JP2018183387A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game interest by maintaining expectations of a player in situations in which a player pays attention.SOLUTION: When ART becomes equal to a remaining 10 games or less, a main control part performs a game number additional lottery every game, and a sub control part executes battle performance. The sub control part selects a performance pattern by using a first non-winning selection table from the ART being remaining 10 games up to remaining 2 games when winning of an ART game number additional lottery does not occur, uses a second non-winning time selection table to select a performance pattern only when the ART is a remaining 1 game, and selects performance steps of "battle performance (defeat 1A)," "battle performance (defeat 1B)," "battle performance (defeat 2A)," and "battle performance (defeat 2B)" at higher rate than when ART is the remaining 1 game in the case that the ART is the remaining 10 games to the remaining 2 game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

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

  As an example of such a gaming machine, a step-up notice effect is performed in which a character is sequentially displayed step by step for each effect step, and a step-up notice effect is announced in which the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is announced. Is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). Since the step-up notice effect of Patent Document 1 is set to have a higher probability of being in an advantageous state as the number of steps to be executed increases, the player for the advantageous state as the step-up notice effect progresses. The expectation of is becoming higher.

JP 2007-282899 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the probability of an advantageous state is low if the number of steps performed in the step-up notice effect is small. For this reason, for example, when it is informed that the step-up notice effect is continuously executed three times, it is executed in a situation where the player is paying attention, such as a situation in which the third step-up notice effect is executed. If the number of steps required is small, the player may not be able to maintain his expectation and may be awakened.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of the game by maintaining the player's expectation in a situation where the player pays attention.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is:
In gaming machines that perform games (for example, slot machines 1 and pachinko gaming machines)
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, ART) (for example, processing in which the main control unit 41 executes the processing of steps S104 to S106 and S150 to S156 to control to ART),
When controlled to the specific state, advantageous situation determination means (for example, the ART of the ART executed by the main control unit 41) for deciding whether or not the situation is advantageous for the player (for example, winning the number of ART games) (The number of games added lottery process)
When controlled to the specific state, specific effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes) a specific effect (for example, battle effect) that can suggest that the decision to become the advantageous situation has been made. Steps S301 to S307 and S351 to S360)
The timing at which the specific effect is executed in the specific state includes a first timing at which the control of the specific state continues even after the execution of the specific effect (for example, when the ART is from the remaining 10 games to the remaining 2 games). , At least a second timing (for example, when the remaining ART is one game) at which the control of the specific state ends after execution of the specific effect,
The specific effect includes a first effect step (for example, after receiving a first stop operation or after receiving a second stop operation) and a second effect step after the first effect step (for example, a third stop operation). (For example, the battle effect is progressed in a plurality of stages from the reception of the operation of the start switch 7 to the reception of the third stop operation). Is a possible production)
The suggestion mode of the specific effect includes a first suggestion mode (for example, “battle effect (defeat 1A)”, “battle effect (defeat 1B)”, which suggests that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the first effect step. “Battle production (defeat 2A)” and “Battle production (defeat 2B)” production pattern) and a second suggestion mode (for example, “Battle production ( Defeat 3A) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 3B) ”production pattern) and a third suggestion mode (for example,“ Battle Production (Victory A) ”) that suggests that the advantageous situation is achieved in the second production step. , "Battle production (Victory B)" production pattern),
When the determination that the advantageous situation is not made at the first timing and the specific effect is executed, the determination that the advantageous situation is not made at the second timing and the specific effect is executed is performed. The specific effect of the first suggestion mode is executed at a high rate (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes of steps S301 to S307 and S351 to S360 and has not won the lottery by adding the number of ART games, When the ART is from the remaining 10 games to the remaining 2 games, an effect pattern is selected using the first non-winning selection table shown in FIG. 11B, and only when the ART is the remaining 1 game, FIG. The production pattern is selected using the second non-winning selection table shown in Fig. 2, and ART remains when there are 10 remaining games and 2 remaining games. Select the stage of the “Battle Production (Defeat 1A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A)”, and “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” at a higher rate than the game. Perform battle production).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined that the situation that is not advantageous to the second timing is made, and the situation that is not advantageous to the first timing is performed when the specific effect is executed. However, it is difficult to execute the specific effect in the first suggestion mode, and the player who recognizes that the current timing is the second timing in the specific state is advantageous in that the specific effect is executed in the first suggestion mode. Since it is difficult to lose the expectation for becoming in the first stage, it is determined that the situation that is not advantageous to the first timing is made, and the situation that is not advantageous to the second timing is made when the specific stage is executed. In a situation where the player pays more attention than a gaming machine that does not execute the specific effect in the first suggestion mode at a higher rate than when the specific effect is executed, It is possible to continue, interest in the game can be improved.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is:
In gaming machines that perform games (for example, slot machines 1 and pachinko gaming machines)
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, ART) (for example, processing in which the main control unit 41 executes the processing of steps S104 to S106 and S150 to S156 to control to ART),
When controlled to the specific state, advantageous situation determination means (for example, the ART of the ART executed by the main control unit 41) for deciding whether or not the situation is advantageous for the player (for example, winning the number of ART games) (The number of games added lottery process)
When controlled to the specific state, specific effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes) a specific effect (for example, battle effect) that can suggest that the decision to become the advantageous situation has been made. Steps S301 to S307 and S351 to S360)
The timing at which the specific effect is executed in the specific state includes a first timing at which the control of the specific state continues even after the execution of the specific effect (for example, when the ART is from the remaining 10 games to the remaining 2 games). , At least a second timing (for example, when the remaining ART is one game) at which the control of the specific state ends after execution of the specific effect,
The specific effect includes a first effect step (for example, after receiving a first stop operation or after receiving a second stop operation) and a second effect step after the first effect step (for example, a third stop operation). (For example, the battle effect is progressed in a plurality of stages from the reception of the operation of the start switch 7 to the reception of the third stop operation). Is a possible production)
The suggestion mode of the specific effect includes a first suggestion mode (for example, “battle effect (defeat 1A)”, “battle effect (defeat 1B)”, which suggests that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the first effect step. “Battle production (defeat 2A)” and “Battle production (defeat 2B)” production pattern) and a second suggestion mode (for example, “Battle production ( Defeat 3A) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 3B) ”production pattern) and a third suggestion mode (for example,“ Battle Production (Victory A) ”) that suggests that the advantageous situation is achieved in the second production step. , "Battle production (Victory B)" production pattern),
When the determination is made that the advantageous situation does not occur at the second timing and the specific effect is executed, the specific effect of the second suggestion mode is executed at a higher rate than the first suggestion mode (for example, When the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes of steps S301 to S307 and S351 to S360 and does not win the lottery by adding the number of ART games, when the ART is from the remaining 10 games to the remaining 2 games, FIG. An effect pattern is selected using the first non-winning selection table shown in FIG. 11, and only when the remaining ART is one game, an effect pattern is selected using the second non-winning selection table shown in FIG. When the remaining ART is one game, “Battle Production (Defeat 1A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2B) "Battle effect at a higher rate than directing step" Select effect steps (defeat 3A) "and" battle effect (defeat 3B) "executes a battle effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined that the situation is not advantageous for the second timing, and the specific effect is less likely to be executed in the first suggestion mode than in the second effect mode when the specific effect is executed. The player who recognizes that the current timing is the second timing in the specific state is less likely to lose the expectation that the specific effect will be executed in the first suggestion mode and become an advantageous situation in the first effect step. Therefore, it is determined that the situation is not advantageous for the second timing, and the player is more likely than the gaming machine that does not execute the specific effect of the second suggestion mode at a higher rate than the first suggestion mode when executing the specific effect. The player's sense of expectation can be maintained in a focused situation, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect for each unit game (for example, one game) that is a unit game (for example, the sub control unit 91 executes the processes of steps S301 to S307 and S351 to S360). ,
The advantageous situation determination means may determine whether or not the advantageous situation is reached for each unit game (for example, when the main control unit 41 has 10 or fewer games remaining in the ART, for each game) The lottery process may be executed by adding the number of games to ART).

  According to such a configuration, since it is determined whether or not a specific effect is executed for each unit game and an advantageous situation is obtained, whether or not a specific effect is executed for each unit game or an advantageous situation is obtained. The player will pay more attention to the progress of the unit game than the gaming machine which does not determine the game, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Operation receiving means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for receiving an operation by the player is further provided.
The specific effect execution means may advance the effect step of the specific effect when the operation is accepted (for example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the processes of steps S353 and S354).

  According to such a configuration, since the player performs the operation while paying attention to the progress of the specific effect, the gaming machine does not advance the specific effect when the operation by the player is accepted. The player becomes more interested in the operation and the progress of the production stage of the specific performance, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
When it is determined that the advantageous situation does not occur at the second timing and the specific effect is executed, the specific effect may not be executed in the first suggestion mode (for example, “battle effect (defeat 1A ) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 1B) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 2A) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 2B) ”, even if the second non-winning selection table is set. Good).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific effect of the first suggestion mode is not executed at the second timing, it is determined that the situation is not advantageous for the second timing, and the first suggestion mode is executed when the specific effect is executed. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation in a situation in which the player pays more attention than the gaming machine that may execute the specific presentation, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The production mode of the first production step may include a plurality of types of production modes having different rates of proceeding to the production steps after the first production step (for example, the enemy character A has a production pattern of battle production). Displayed “Battle Production (Victory A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 1A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 2A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 3A) ) From revival production (win 3A), “battle production (defeat 1A)”, “battle production (defeat 2A)”, “battle production (defeat 3A)” and “battle production (win B)” “Battle Production (Defeat 1B) to Resurrection (Victory 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2B) to Resurrection (Victory 2B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 3B) to Resurrection (Victory 3B)”, “Battle Production (losing 1B) "," battle effect (defeat 2B) ", may be selectable from any of the effect pattern and effect pattern" Battle effect (defeat 3B) ").

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to which effect mode the first effect step will be, and the ratio of progressing to the effect step after the first effect step in the effect mode of the first effect step The interest of the game is improved as compared to a gaming machine that does not have a plurality of types of production modes.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Special effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes) that executes a special effect (for example, a revival effect) suggesting that the advantageous situation is to be achieved after suggesting that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the specific effect. The processing of steps S357 to S360 is further provided,
The special effect execution means may execute the special effect at a rate different from that after executing the specific effect in the second suggestion after executing the specific effect in the first suggestion (for example, The timing at which the battle defeat image is displayed may be higher when the restoration effect is executed after receiving the third stop operation, the second stop operation, and the first stop operation in this order).

  According to such a configuration, the player can expect that it is suggested that the special effect is executed and the advantageous situation is suggested even after it is suggested that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the specific effect, When the specific effect is executed in the suggestion mode in which the special effect is executed at a higher rate, the player further expects that the special effect is executed. As a result, after the specific effect is executed in the first suggestion mode, the specific effect is executed in which suggestion mode than the gaming machine that executes the special effect at the same rate as after the specific effect is executed in the second suggestion mode. At the same time, the player is paying attention and the interest of the game is further improved.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Special effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes) that executes a special effect (for example, a revival effect) suggesting that the advantageous situation is to be achieved after suggesting that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the specific effect. The processing of steps S357 to S360 is further provided,
The effect mode of the special effect after executing the specific effect in the first suggestion mode may be different from the effect mode of the special effect after executing the specific effect in the second suggestion mode (for example, , “Battle Production (Defeat 1A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 1A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1B) to Resurrection Production (Victory 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 2A)”, “ In the case of the production pattern of “Battle Production (Defeat 2B) to Resurrection Production (Victory 2B)”, the revival victory images 549 and 550 are displayed in the revival production, and the teammate character attacks and defeats multiple enemy characters with their Special Moves. On the other hand, when the production pattern is “Battle production (defeat 3A) to revival production (Victory 3A)” or “Battle production (Defeat 3B) to revival production (Victory 3B)” Display to ally characters in the resurrection victory image 551 from the third battle defeat image Te is the last of the enemy character may be made to the effect that defeat in the usual attack).

  According to such a configuration, the player can expect that it is suggested that the special effect is executed and the advantageous situation is suggested even after it is suggested that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the specific effect, The specific effect of the suggestion mode different from the gaming machine in which the effect mode of the special effect after executing the specific effect in the first suggestion mode and the effect mode of the special effect after executing the specific effect in the second suggestion mode A special effect can be executed in a suitable effect mode according to.

It is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the ART lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process at the time of completion | finish of the normal state game which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the background image display process which a sub-control part performs. (A) A figure showing an example of an ART winning image, (B) A figure showing an example of a normal background image, (B) A figure showing an example of a special background image (high probability 1), (C) A special background image (high probability) 2A is a diagram illustrating an example, and FIG. 5E is a diagram illustrating an example of a special background image (determined). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the battle production selection process which a sub-control part performs. (A) The figure which shows an example of the selection table at the time of winning, (B) The figure which shows an example of the selection table at the time of 1st non-winning, (C) The figure which shows an example of the selection table at the time of 2nd non-winning. It is explanatory drawing about the battle production with enemy character A. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of a continuation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing about the battle production with the enemy character B. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the battle production execution process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the character selection process which a sub-control part performs. FIG. 17 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 16. It is a figure which shows an example of a character selection screen. It is a timing chart about background image display and ART lottery. (A) A figure showing an example of an effect pattern selection rate (overall), (B) a figure showing an example of a battle effect win rate (including a resurrection effect) for each enemy character, and (C) a battle defeat for each reel stop It is a figure which shows an example of the selection rate of the revival effect. It is a timing chart about control after a battle production (defeat 1A) when a revival production is not performed. It is a timing chart about control after a battle production (defeat 1A) when a revival production is performed.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally supported by the end so that rotation is possible. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). The three types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the perspective windows 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state, medal stored as credits, and medal used for setting the bet number Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping each of them are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation described later. Auxiliary display 12 for displaying information that can identify the stop order of reels by notification, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, and medal insertion to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, 2, and 3, respectively A turn-on request LED 17 for notifying that the state is possible by lighting, a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the operation (start operation) of the start switch 7 is valid, and wait (reel rotation start without a certain period of time from the start of the previous game) Waiting LED to indicate that it is in progress) 9, the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game (during replay) is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line LN becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid (a state where the game can be started). In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set over the middle rows of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row, is defined as the winning line. As a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined for the winning line LN is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination is assigned to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the predetermined symbol combination is prepared. By including a combination of symbols as indexes that are easier to recognize, it includes a role that can make it appear as if a winning combination is achieved by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated (start operation, lever-on) in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, the symbols continuously change, and the reels 2L, 2C, When 2R is rotated at a constant speed and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in this state, the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly. The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven on the basis of the control by.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery or the like to be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. At this time, a setting command (end) indicating the end of the setting change state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the initialization target RAM address at the end of the setting change is set to initialize the RAM. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[Navigation notification and navigation production]
Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the ART lottery process based on the internal lottery result is won, the main control unit 41 provides a navigation notification for notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is controllable to ART (assist replay time) as an example of the advantageous state which becomes an executable notification period. When controlling to ART, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub-control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the game state is, for example, a navigation target combination having a common push order replay and push order bell. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state that is not controlled by ART.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Note that the navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, but may be any mode that allows the player to be identified according to the winning situation. Moreover, it is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12 used for notifications other than the navigation notification, and may be executed using a dedicated display. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification, the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51, the output of the navigation illumination light from the effect effect LED 52, the speaker 53, And the output of navigation voice (navigation effect sound) from 54.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to control to ART when the lottery condition is satisfied. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a prescribed number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, and counts the number of games that are not controlled by ART continuously from the end of ART. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the ART lottery process or when the number of games that are not controlled continuously by the ART reaches the specified number of games (so-called ceiling game number).

[About game control processing]
Further, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet number, a credit check, and a bet number check is performed. After the bet number is set, whether or not a winning is allowed by random lottery when a start operation is performed. The internal lottery process to be determined is performed. After the internal lottery, the reel rotation process is performed, and the stop switch after the reel rotation is started and the constant speed rotation is started on the condition that the specified period (4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. The operation (stop operation) of 8L to 8R is validated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. After the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. After the winning determination process is completed, a payout process is performed, and medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a win, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the payline. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[Regarding production during the game]
Also, the main control unit 41 performs ART lottery processing during execution of the internal lottery processing, and controls to ART when the ART is won. Control. The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs navigation notification when an internal winning combination is performed for a navigation target role during ART control, and transmits a gaming state command, an internal lottery command, and the like to the sub control unit 91 to perform sub control. The unit 91 is caused to execute a navigation effect. In this embodiment, an internal lottery is performed immediately after the start switch 7 is operated during the ART control, and if the winning combination is an internal winning combination, a navigation notification or a navigation effect is performed before the reel rotation process. Is done. That is, if an internal winning combination is selected for a navigation target during ART control, navigation notification and navigation effects are performed immediately after the start switch 7 is operated. In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the navigation notification and the navigation effect until the reel rotation starts and the constant speed rotation starts and the stop operation is validated (when the stop operation is invalid), unless the user is in the wait state. Is set in advance to be controlled for a predetermined period of less than 1 second.
In addition, the sub-control unit 91, based on the various commands received from the main control unit 41, provides the above-mentioned navigation effects and various effects according to the gaming state (for example, a notice effect, an internal winning suggestion effect, a battle effect, etc.) It is possible to execute a production, a bonus finalization production, a bonus production production, a navigation production, a demonstration production).

[ART lottery and background image display]
The main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery process shown in FIG. First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the cherry is won internally as an example of the special determination (step S101). In the present embodiment, the ART lottery is performed when the cherry is won internally, and the ratio of winning the cherry internally (winning rate) is set to 1/60 in advance. The main control unit 41 repeats the processing of step S101 when the cherry is not internally won (step S101; N), and uses the ART lottery table shown in FIG. 6 when the cherry is internally won (step S101; N). Then, an ART lottery is performed (step S102), +1 is added to the value of the cherry winning number counter (step S103), and it is determined whether or not the ART is won (step S104).

  Here, the cherry winning number counter is a counter (counting means) that counts the number of times that the cherry is won internally, and is incremented by one each time the cherry is internally won from the initial value 0, and the number of remaining games to be described later When the counter reaches 0, it is reset to 0. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the ART lottery table is a table in which a winning rate for drawing an ART is set. In the ART lottery table of this embodiment, the ART winning rate is set according to the value of the cherry winning number counter. When the value of the cherry winning number counter is 0, the ART winning rate is 12.5% (1 / 8) When the value of the cherry winning number counter is 1, the ART winning rate is 50% (1/2), and when the value of the cherry winning number counter is 2, the ART winning rate is 100% (1/1). Is set in advance.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the main control unit 41 wins the ART (step S104; Y), the main control unit 41 sets the ART win flag to on (step S105) and ends the process. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the ART (step S104; N), the main control unit 41 sets the value of the remaining game number counter to +10 (step S106) and ends the process. Here, the remaining game number counter is a counter (counting means) that counts the number of games since the cherry is won internally, the initial value is 0, and +10 is set every time the cherry is won internally, Every time one game is digested, -1 is added. That is, the remaining game number counter is set to a value of +10 when the cherry is won internally, and counts down for each game, thereby counting 10 games after winning the cherry internally.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs the normal state game end process shown in FIG. 7 when the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). After executing each process at the end of the game (not shown), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is set to +10, thereby updating the remaining game number counter in the ART lottery process. It is determined whether it has been received (step S150). When the value of the remaining game number counter is not set (step S150; N), the main control unit 41 adds −1 to the value of the remaining game number counter and counts down (step S151). After the countdown or when the value of the remaining game number counter is set to +10 (step S150; Y), the main control unit 41 finally determines whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter has become 0. It is determined whether or not 10 games have passed since the cherry was won internally (step S152).

  When the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0 (step S152; N), the main control unit 41 ends the process, and when the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 (step S152; Y), The cherry winning number counter is reset to 0 (step S153), and it is determined whether or not the ART winning flag is on (step S154). When the ART winning flag is off (step S154; N), the main control unit 41 ends the process. When the ART winning flag is on (step S154; Y), the main control unit 41 resets the ART winning flag to off ( Step S155), the ART control is started (step S156), and the process is terminated. Here, the ART winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the ART has been won. The initial value is OFF. The ART winning flag is ON when the ART is won, and is reset to OFF when the ART control is started.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs the background image display process shown in FIG. 8 when the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the return command transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns from the power interruption or the setting command (end) transmitted after the setting change is received, thereby determining the slot machine 1. It is determined whether or not has recovered from the power interruption (step S200). When the power interruption is restored (step S200; Y), the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 before the power interruption based on the control state stored in the backup area of the RAM. Is determined to be the special background images 522 to 524 shown in FIGS. 9C to 9E (step S201). In order to control in this way, the RAM of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a backup storage area that can hold the storage contents when power is supplied from the backup power supply. When the power interruption is detected based on the output of the power interruption detection circuit, the control state of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 set in the RAM, the value of the ART winning flag, the cherry The value of the winning number counter, the value of the remaining game number counter, and the like are stored in the backup storage area, respectively, and when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state when power interruption is detected may be restored. It can be done.

Here, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 displays any one of a plurality of types of background images (521 to 524) based on the value of the cherry winning number counter. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 displays the normal background image 521 shown in FIG. 9B when the value of the cherry winning number counter is 0, and when the value of the cherry winning number counter is 1, FIG. The special background image (high probability 1) 522 shown in (C) is displayed, and when the value of the cherry winning number counter is 2, the special background image (high probability 2) 523 shown in FIG. When the value of the winning counter is 3 or more, a special background image (determined) 524 shown in FIG. 9E is displayed. In this embodiment, the normal background image 521, the special background image (high probability 1) 522, the special background image (high probability 2) 523, and the special background image (determined) 524 are one tree image, two images Tree images, three tree images, and four tree images are images provided in the upper left display area.
Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether any of the special background images 522 to 524 different from the normal background image 521 is displayed before the power interruption.

  Returning to FIG. 8, when any one of the special background images 522 to 524 is displayed before power interruption (step S201; Y), the sub control unit 91 turns off the background image update flag (step S202). A normal background image 521 shown in FIG. 9B is displayed as a background image to be displayed after the restoration (step S202). Here, the background image update flag is a flag indicating whether or not the background image can be updated, the initial value is on, and the background image to be displayed after the power failure is restored is the special background image 522 before the power failure. It is turned off when it is changed from .about.524 to the normal background image 521, and reset to on when the ART control is started. On the other hand, when the normal background image 521 is displayed before power interruption (step S201; N), the sub-control unit 91 displays the normal background image 521 without turning off the background image update flag (step S202).

  On the other hand, when the power interruption has not been restored (step S200; N), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the background image update flag is on (step S204). When the background image update flag is on (step S204; Y), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the cherry winning number counter is updated (step S205). In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 includes a cherry winning number counter similar to the main control unit 41, and the main control unit 41 and the main control unit 41 based on the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. Similarly, the value of the cherry win count counter is updated. When the cherry winning number counter is updated (step S205; Y), the sub control unit 91 updates the background image according to the value of the cherry winning number counter (step S206).

  After the background image is updated or after the normal background image 521 is displayed after the power failure recovery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the ART control is started based on the control state command received from the main control unit 41. Determination is made (step S207). In order to control in this manner, the main control unit 41 transmits a control state command not only at the start of the game but also at the end of the game. If the ART control is not started (step S207; N), the sub-control unit 91 ends the processing. If the ART control is started (step S207; Y), the ART shown in FIG. The winning image is displayed (step S208), the background image update flag is reset to ON (step S209), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the cherry winning number counter is not updated (step S205; N), the sub-control unit 91 does not have the meter image 531 shown in FIG. 9C to FIG. It is determined whether or not the image is the normal background image 521 (step S210). Here, the meter image 531 is an image included in the special background images 522 to 524, and is a meter indicating a scale amount corresponding to the value of the remaining game number counter in order to count down 10 games from the internal winning of the cherry. It is an image. Specifically, if the value of the remaining game number counter is +10, the sub control unit 91 displays a meter image of 100% (10 scales) as the meter image 531, and the value of the remaining game number counter is decremented by 1. Each time an image is displayed, an image of the meter decreased by 10% (one scale) is displayed (see FIGS. 9C to 9E). In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 includes the value of the remaining game number counter in the same manner as the main control unit 41, and based on the command received from the main control unit 41, Similarly, the value of the remaining game number counter is updated.
Returning to FIG. 8, when the sub-control unit 91 is the normal background image 521 without the meter image 531 (step S <b>210; Y), the process ends, and when the sub-control unit 91 is the special background image 522 to 524 with the meter image 531 ( In step S210; N), the display is updated so that the meter image 531 of the special background images 522 to 524 is reduced by one game (one scale) (step S211), and the process is terminated.

[Battle production during ART control]
In this embodiment, when the number of remaining ART games becomes 10 or less during ART control, the main control unit 41 executes the lottery process by adding the number of ART games for each game, and the sub control unit 91 A battle effect is performed in which the number of ART games is added to win the winning. The sub-control unit 91 performs the battle effect selection process shown in FIG. 10 while controlling to ART. First, the sub-control unit 91 operates the start switch 7 by the player based on the BET command received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, the start switch operation command or the internal winning command received when the start switch 7 is operated. It is determined whether or not acceptance has been performed (step S301). When the operation of the stop switch 7 is not accepted (step S301; N), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step 301 and when the operation of the stop switch 7 is accepted (step S301; Y). ) Based on the received gaming state command, it is determined whether or not the remaining ART is 10 games or less (step S302). The sub-control unit 91 terminates the process if it is not less than 10 games (step S302; N), and if it is less than 10 games (step S302; Y), determines whether the ART is based on the received internal winning command or the like. It is determined whether or not a winning combination is made (step S303). In the present embodiment, the ratio of winning the ART addition lottery process (winning rate) is set in advance to be 20%.

  If the ART is selected for winning on the ART (step S303; Y), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern for the battle effect using the winning selection table shown in FIG. 11A (step S304), and ends the process. To do. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the ART is the remaining one game (step S305) when the ART addition is not won (step S303; N). If there is not one remaining game (step S305; N), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern for the battle effect using the first non-winning selection table shown in FIG. 11B (step S306), and performs processing. When the game is over and the remaining game is one (step S305; N), a battle effect effect pattern is selected using the first non-winning selection table shown in FIG. 11C (step S307), and the process ends. . The winning selection table is a table in which the selection rate of the effect pattern of the battle effect when adding to the ART and winning is set. In addition, the first non-winning selection table is a table in which the selection rate of the effect pattern of the battle effect when the remaining 10 games to 2 games are added to the ART and not won. In addition, the second non-winning selection table is a table in which the selection rate of the effect pattern of the battle effect when the remaining one game is added to the ART and not won.

  Here, the battle effect of the present embodiment is that the battle start image is displayed after the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted, and the effect step is performed after each stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is accepted. This is an effect that progresses and the next image is displayed (display update). Specifically, the battle effect of the present embodiment is an effect of encouraging whether or not an ART is added and won depending on whether one ally character defeats three enemy characters and wins. In the present embodiment, the player can select one of the three characters of the friend character A, the friend character B, and the friend character C, and the enemy character is the enemy character A and the enemy character B. One of the types is selected by the battle effect selection process.

  First, the case where the ally character A and the enemy character A are selected will be described with reference to FIGS. First, after the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted, the sub control unit 91 displays a battle start image 541 shown in FIG. The battle start image 541 is an image including an image of a friend character A1 and an enemy character A3 and a character image of “battle start!”. Next, after displaying the battle start image 541 and receiving the first stop operation, the sub-control unit 91 displays the first battle continuation image 542 shown in FIG. 12B or the first battle continuation image 542 shown in FIG. One of the 1 battle defeat images 543 is displayed. The first battle continuation image 542 is an image including an image in which the ally character A is attacking the first character of the enemy character A, and the first battle defeated image 543 is the first character of the enemy character A being the ally character A. The image includes the image being attacked by the character and the character image of “defeat ...”. In addition, after displaying the 1st battle defeat image 543, the sub control part 91 continues the display of the 1st battle defeat image 543 until the 3rd stop operation is received and a game is complete | finished.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 displays the first battle continuation image 542 and then receives the second stop operation, and then displays the second battle continuation image 544 shown in FIG. 12D or FIG. 12E. One of the displayed second battle defeat images 545 is displayed. The first battle continuation image 544 is an image including an image in which the ally character A is attacking the second enemy character A, and the second battle defeat image 545 is the second hero character A is the second enemy character A. The image includes the image being attacked by the character and the character image of “defeat ...”. In addition, after displaying the 2nd battle defeat image 545, the sub control part 91 continues the display of the 2nd battle defeat image 545 until a 3rd stop operation is received and a game is complete | finished.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 displays the second battle continuation image 544 and then receives the third stop operation, and then displays the third battle victory image 546 shown in FIG. 12 (F) or FIG. 13 (A). One of the displayed third battle defeat images 547 is displayed. The third battle victory image 546 is an image including an image in which the ally character A attacks the third body of the enemy character A and a character image of “Victory!”, And the third battle defeat image 547 is an ally The image includes an image in which the character A is attacked by the third character of the enemy character A and a character image of “defeat ...”. The sub-control unit 91 displays the image 571 that is being accepted in the lower left display area from the time when each battle defeat image 543, 545, 547 is displayed until the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is accepted. . The on-accepting image 571 is an image including a character image of “Character can be set with effect switch” and an image of a frame surrounding the character image.

  In addition, when the ART is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays the battle defeat images 543, 545, and 547, and after the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is accepted, FIG. A resumption start image 548 shown in FIG. The resurrection start image 548 is an image including an image where the ally character A1 speaks up “Still!” And a character image “Resurrection!”. Next, after the first stop operation is accepted after displaying the revival start image 548, the sub control unit 91 displays the revival victory image 549 from the first battle defeat image shown in FIG. One of the revival victory image 550 from the second battle defeat image shown in D) and the revival victory image 551 from the third battle defeat image shown in FIG. 13E is displayed. The revival victory image 549 from the first battle defeat image is an image including an image in which the ally character A attacks the enemy character A3 with a special technique and a character image of “Victory !!”, and the second battle defeat The revival victory image 550 from the image is an image including an image in which the ally character A attacks the enemy character A2 with a special technique and a character image of “Victory!”, And is a revival from the third battle defeat image The victory image 551 is an image including an image in which the friend character A attacks the third body of the enemy character A and a character image of “Victory!”. Note that the sub-control unit 91 continues displaying the resurgence victory images 549 to 551 until the third stop operation is accepted and the game ends after displaying the resurgence victory images 549 to 551.

  Further, the case where the friend character A and the enemy character B are selected will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub control unit 91 displays the battle start image 552 shown in FIG. 14 after the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted. The battle start image 552 is an image that includes an image of an ally character A1 and an enemy character B3 and a character image of “battle start!”. In addition, after the battle start image 552 is displayed, the explanation after the acceptance of the first stop operation is the same as that described above with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 only by replacing “enemy character A” with “enemy character B”. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  Returning to FIG. 11, the winning selection table according to the present embodiment has an effect pattern (battle start image 541, first battle continuation image 542, second battle continuation image 544, third battle victory) in which enemy character A is selected and wins. The selection rate of “Battle Effect (Victory A)” which is an effect pattern in which the effect steps progress in the order of the image 546 is set to 30%. In addition, the winning selection table shows an effect pattern in which the enemy character B is selected and wins (the effect that the effect steps progress in the order of the battle start image 552, the first battle continuation image, the second battle continuation image, and the third battle victory image). The selection rate of “Battle Production (Victory B)” which is a pattern) is set to 20%.

  The winning selection table shows an effect pattern (battle start image 541, first battle defeat image 543, revival after the enemy character A is selected and defeated after receiving the first stop operation, and then revives and wins in the next game) The selection rate of “battle production (defeat 1A) to revival production (win 1A)”, which is the production pattern in which the production steps progress in the order of the start image 548 and the revival victory image 549 from the first battle defeat image, is set to 15%. Has been. In addition, the selection table at the time of winning is an effect pattern (battle start image 552, first battle defeat image, revival start after the enemy character B is selected and defeated after accepting the first stop operation and then revived in the next game. The selection rate of “battle production (defeat 1B) to revival production (win 1B)”, which is the production pattern in which the production steps progress in the order of image 548 and the restoration victory image from the first battle defeat image, is set to 10%. Yes.

  In addition, the selection table at the time of winning is an effect pattern (battle start image 541, first battle continuation image 542, first battle revival after the defeat after acceptance of the second stop operation after the enemy character A is selected) 2 battle defeat images 545, resurrection start image 548, replay victory image 550 from the 2nd battle defeat image in the order of the rendition step proceeds in the order of "battle rendition (defeat 2A) to resurgence reenactment (win 2A)" The selectivity is set to 10%. The winning selection table shows an effect pattern (battle start image 552, first battle continuation image, second battle defeat) in which the enemy character B is selected and defeated by the second stop operation and then revived and won in the next game. The selection rate of “Battle Production (Defeat 2B) to Resurrection Production (Victory 2B)”, which is the production pattern in which the production steps proceed in the order of the image, the revival start image 548, and the revival victory image from the second battle defeat image, is 5%. Is set to

  In addition, the winning selection table shows an effect pattern (battle start image 541, first battle continuation image 542, first battle revival after winning the third game after the enemy character A is selected and defeated after receiving the third stop operation) 2 battle continuation image 544, 3rd battle defeat image 547, revival start image 548, revival victory image 551 from the 3rd battle defeat image in the order of the rendition progress step) “Resurrection from battle effect (defeat 3A) The selection rate of “production (win 3A)” is set to 7%. The winning selection table shows an effect pattern (battle start image 552, first battle continuation image, second battle continuation) in which the enemy character B is selected and defeated by the third stop operation and then revived and won in the next game. "Battle effect (defeat 3B) to resurrection effect (Victory 3B)" which is an effect pattern in which the effect steps progress in the order of the image, the third battle defeat image, the resurrection start image 548, and the resurrection victory image from the third battle defeat image Is set to 3%.

In addition, the first non-winning selection table of the present embodiment includes an effect pattern in which the enemy character A is selected and defeated after acceptance of the first stop operation (the battle start image 541 and the first battle defeat image 543 in the order of the effect steps). The selection rate of “battle effect (defeat 1A)” which is a progress effect pattern) is set to 20%. The first non-winning selection table is an effect pattern in which the enemy character B is selected and loses after receiving the first stop operation (effect pattern in which the effect steps progress in the order of the battle start image 552 and the first battle defeat image). The selection rate of “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)” is set to 25%. In addition, the first non-winning selection table shows an effect pattern (the battle start image 541, the first battle continuation image 542, and the second battle defeat image 545 in this order) that the enemy character A is selected and receives the second stop operation. The selection rate of “battle effect (defeat 2A)”, which is an effect pattern in which the effect steps progress, is set to 15%. In addition, the winning selection table includes an effect pattern in which an enemy character B is selected and defeated by the second stop operation (an effect pattern in which the effect steps progress in the order of the battle start image 552, the first battle continuation image, and the second battle defeat image). ) “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” is set to 20%. In addition, the selection table at the time of winning is an effect pattern (battle start image 541, first battle continuation image 542, second battle continuation image 544, third battle defeat) when enemy character A is selected and third stop operation is received. The selection rate of “battle effect (defeat 3A)” that is an effect pattern in which the effect steps progress in the order of the image 547 is set to 5%. In addition, the selection table at the time of winning is an effect pattern in which the enemy character B is selected and defeated by the third stop operation (the battle start image 552, the first battle continuation image, the second battle continuation image, and the third battle defeat image in this order) The selection rate of “battle effect (defeat 3B)”, which is an effect pattern in which steps progress, is set to 15%.
In the second non-winning selection table of the present embodiment, the selection rate of “battle effect (defeat 3A)” is set to 30% and the selection rate of “battle effect (defeat 3B)” is set to 70%.

  Moreover, the sub-control part 91 performs the battle effect execution process shown in FIG. 15 when controlling to ART. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the remaining ART is 10 games or less and the battle effect effect pattern is selected (step S351). The sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S351 when a battle effect effect pattern is not selected (step S351; N), and starts a battle when a battle effect effect pattern is selected (step S351; Y). The image, that is, the battle start image 541 of the enemy character A or the battle start image 552 of the enemy character B is displayed (step S352), and based on the stop operation command or the internal winning command received when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Then, it is determined whether or not a stop operation, that is, any one of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation has been received (step S353).

  If the stop operation is not accepted (step S353; N), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S353, and if the stop operation is accepted (step S353; Y), the sub control unit 91 responds to the selected effect pattern. The displayed image is updated (step S354), and the displayed image is a battle defeat image, that is, any one of the first battle defeat image 543, the second battle defeat image 545, and the third battle defeat image 547. It is determined whether or not there is (step S355). When the displayed image is not a battle defeat image (step S355; N), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the displayed image is a battle victory image, that is, the third battle victory image 546 (step S356). . If the displayed image is a battle victory image (step S356; Y), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process. If the displayed image is not a battle victory image (step S356; N), the sub-control unit 91 returns to the process of step S353. Until the main control unit 41 accepts the stop operation until the battle defeat image or the battle victory image is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the displayed image is a battle defeat image (step S355; Y), the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect pattern in which the selected effect pattern performs a resurrection effect, that is, “resurrection effect from“ battle effect (defeat 1A) ”. (Victory 1A), “Battle Production (Defeat 1B) to Resurrection Production (Victory 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 2A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” 2B) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 3A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 3A) ”, and“ Battle Production (Defeat 3B) to Resurrection Production (Victory 3B) ”are determined. Thus, it is determined whether or not the revival effect is executed for the next game (step S357). If the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the revival effect for the next game (step S357; N), the sub-control unit 91 terminates the process and executes the revival effect (step S357; Y), and operates the start switch 7 of the next game. It is determined whether or not has been performed (step S358). If the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is not performed (step S358; N), the sub control unit 9 repeats the process of step S358 until the operation of the start switch 7 is performed, and the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. If it has been performed (step S358; Y), the revival start image 548 is displayed (step S359), and the revival victory image (the revival victory image 549 from the first battle defeat image, the second battle defeat) is displayed. The reviving victory image 550 from the image and the reviving victory image 551 from the third battle defeat image are displayed (step S360), and the process is terminated.

[Character selection screen during battle production]
Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs the character selection process shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 while controlling to ART. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has been ended by displaying the battle defeat image based on the received winning determination command or the like (step S401). If the sub-control unit 91 does not end the game by displaying a battle defeat image (step S401; N), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S401, and displays the battle defeat image and does not end the game (step S401). S401; Y), an image 571 being received is displayed (step S402), illumination light of an effect LED (not shown) of the effect switch 56 is turned on (step S403), and the effect pattern is “revival from the battle effect (defeat 1B)” Determining whether or not any of “Direction (Victory 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2B) to Resurrection (Victory 2B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 3B) to Resurrection (Victory 3B)” In step S404, it is determined whether or not to execute the revival effect at the start of the next game.

  When executing the revival effect (step S404; Y), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game has been performed (step S405). When the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is not performed (step S405; N), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step S405 until the operation is performed, and the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is performed. If it has been performed (step S405; Y), the image 571 that is being accepted is not displayed (step S409), the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is turned off (step S410), and the acceptance of the operation of the effect switch 56 is disabled. (Step S411), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the revival effect (step S404; Y), the sub-control unit 91 validates the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56 (step S406), and determines whether the operation of the effect switch 56 is received. Determination is made (step S407). If the operation of the effect switch 56 has not been accepted (step S407; N), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game has been performed (step S408). If the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is not performed (step S408; N), the sub control unit 91 repeats the processes of steps S407 and S408 until the operation of the effect switch 56 or the start switch 7 is performed. . On the other hand, when the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is performed (step S408; Y), the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes of steps S409 to S411 described above, and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted (step S407; Y), the sub-control unit 91 displays the character selection image 561 shown in FIG. 18 (step S412), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the start switch 7 of the game has been operated (step S413). Here, the character selection screen 561 is a screen for selecting one type of ally character from among a plurality of types of ally characters. As shown in FIG. 18, the character selection screen 561 of the present embodiment includes an image of a frame enclosing each image of the ally character A, ally character B, and ally character C, and one kind of ally character, and “a friend character for battle effect”. This screen includes character images of “Please select”, “Select with cross key switch”, and “Determine with effect switch”.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is performed (step S413; Y), the sub control unit 91 hides the character selection screen 561 (step S414), and the above-described steps S409 to S409 are performed. The process of S411 is executed and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game has not been performed (step S405; N), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an operation of a cross key switch (not shown) has been accepted as an operation for selecting a teammate character. Determination is made (step S415). When the selection operation is accepted (step S415; Y), the sub control unit 91 updates the display of the character selection screen by updating the display position of the frame image in accordance with the selection operation (step S416), and step Returning to the process of S413, if the selection operation is not accepted (step S415; Y), it is determined whether or not the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted as the ally character determination operation (step S417).

  If the determination operation is not accepted (step S415; N), the sub-control unit 91 returns to the process of step S413, and any one of the operation of the start switch 7, the selection operation, and the determination operation of the next game is performed. Steps S413, S415, and S417 are repeated until it is received. On the other hand, when the determination operation is accepted (step S415; Y), the sub-control unit 91 performs a setting for performing a battle effect with the selected ally character (step S418), and hides the character selection screen 561 (step S418). S419), returning to the process of step S407, the effect switch 56 is operated again while the battle defeat image accepting image 571 is displayed, and the character selection screen 561 is displayed, or the start switch 7 of the next game is operated. Steps S407 and S408 are repeated until.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 has an internal winning ratio of 1/60 for cherry when the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted. The internal lottery process is executed so that Further, the main control unit 41 performs the first ART lottery so that the winning rate becomes 1/8 (normal probability) when the cherry is internally won at a rate of 1/60 in the normal state. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 displays the normal background image 521 as the effect background image. At this time, if the ART is not won, the main control unit 41 changes the ART winning rate between 10 games from the next game to ½ (high probability 1), and the sub-control unit 91 selects the background image. Is changed to a special background image (high probability 1) 522. Although not shown, when the ART is won in the first ART lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the ART determination state (ART preparation state) between 10 games from the next game, and the sub control unit 91. Changes the display of the background image to a special background image (high probability 1) 522.

Further, when the main control unit 41 internally wins the cherry at a rate of 1/60 for 10 games, the main control unit 41 performs the second ART lottery with a winning rate of 1/2 (high probability 1). At this time, if the ART is not won, the main control unit 41 changes the ART winning rate between 10 games from the next game to 1/1 (high probability 2), and the sub-control unit 91 displays the background image. Is changed to a special background image (high probability 2) 522. Although illustration is omitted, when the ART is won in the second ART lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the ART final state until 10 games have passed since the previous cherry internal winning, and the sub-control unit 91 The background image display is changed to a special background image (high probability 1) 523.
In addition, when the main control unit 41 internally wins the cherry at a rate of 1/60 for 10 games, the ART control unit 41 draws the ART for the third time at a winning rate of 1/1 (high probability 2). Let me win. At this time, the main control unit 41 controls the ART preparation state until 10 games have elapsed since the previous cherry internal winning, and the sub-control unit 91 changes the display of the background image to the special background image (determined) 524.

By doing so, the background image of the effect is changed, so that the player can recognize that the cherry has been won internally, and at least whether the ART win has been won or the ART win rate has been changed to a high probability. Since it is possible to recognize that the game is on the other hand, the player can recognize the current situation rather than the slot machine that does not suggest that the winning of ART or the ART winning rate will be high probability by changing the background image of the production. Interest is improved.
In this embodiment, the ART lottery is performed only when the cherry is won internally. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an internal winner is selected for a rare role such as a watermelon, or when a bonus is won internally. Alternatively, the ART lottery may also be performed when winning a small role such as a normal bell or normal replay. In this case, the ART winning rate may be set at a different rate depending on the small winning combination.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 increases the ART winning rate for 10 games after the internal winning of the cherry.
By doing so, the background image suggestion content, that is, the background image is changed to the special background images 522 to 524 rather than the slot machine that does not increase the ART winning rate for 10 games after the internal winning of the cherry. Then, the player who can recognize that the cherry is won internally and the ART is won or the ART winning rate is changed with high probability is to pay attention to whether or not the cherry is won again for 10 games. As a result, the entertainment of the game is further improved.
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 increases the ART winning rate for 10 games after the internal winning of cherry, but is not limited to this. The ART winning rate may be increased until winning an ART.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 draws an ART when an internal winning is given to a cherry, and after winning an ART, 10 games have been played since the previous internal winning of the cherry. It is controlled to the ART ready state until it elapses, and is controlled to ART until at least 10 games have passed since the internal winning of the cherry at the time of ART winning.
By doing in this way, after the player who can recognize the suggested content of the background image is changed to a special background image than the slot machine that does not control to ART until 10 games have passed since the internal winning of the cherry at the time of winning the ART Attention is paid to whether or not to win ART for 10 games, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the ART preparation state until 10 games have passed since the previous cherry internal winning after winning the ART, but is not limited to this, for example, After winning ART, you may control to ART without controlling to the ART ready state.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 increases the number of times that the cherry is won internally again for 10 games from the previous cherry internal winning (the value of the cherry winning number counter increases).
As a result, the ART winning rate has been increased.
By doing in this way, the game that can recognize the suggestion contents of the background image more than the slot machine where the ART winning rate does not increase as the number of times that the internal winning of the cherry again in 10 games from the previous internal winning of the cherry tree increases Attention will be paid to whether or not cherries are won internally for 10 games after the player is changed to the special background image, and the fun of the game is further improved.
As in the present embodiment, it is preferable to increase the ART winning rate as the number of times that the cherry is won again in 10 games from the previous cherry internal winning is increased, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the ART winning rate may be lowered as the number of times that the internal winning of the cherry is won again in 10 games from the previous internal winning of the cherry increases. Further, for example, the ART winning rate may be changed to an arbitrary ratio between 0% and 100% every time the cherry is internally won again for 10 games from the previous cherry internal winning. That is, the ART winning rate lottery may be performed every time the cherry is internally won again for 10 games from the previous internal winning of the cherry.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines that the ART winning is performed when the number of times that the cherry is won internally again for 10 games from the previous cherry internal winning is 2 times (specific number of times). Make sure you win the ART with a rate of 100%.
By doing in this way, a game that can recognize the suggested content of the background image than the slot machine that does not allow ART to win when the number of times that the internal winning of the cherry again in 10 games from the previous internal winning of the cherry reaches a specific number The player will pay attention to whether or not to win the cherry again for 10 games, and the fun of the game is further improved.
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the ART winning rate to 100% when the number of times that the internal winning of the cherry is again 10 times from the previous cherry internal winning becomes 2 times. For example, the ART winning rate may not be 100% until 3 times. Alternatively, the ART winning rate may not be set to 100% even if the number of times that the internal winning of the cherry is again increased in 10 games after the previous internal winning of the cherry.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the meter image 531 when displaying the special background images 522 to 524, and the player can select the previous cherry internal winning. It is possible to recognize the number of remaining games of 10 games.
According to such a configuration, the player who can recognize the suggested content of the specific effect than the slot machine that cannot recognize the remaining number of games of the 10 games from the previous internal winning of the cherry is again in the cherry for 10 games. Attention will be paid to whether or not internal winnings will be made, and the fun of gaming will be further improved.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the meter image 531 while displaying the special background images 522 to 524, but the presentation that makes it possible to specify the number of remaining games is not limited to this. For example, 10 effect LEDs are provided, and the number of effect LEDs corresponding to the number of remaining games are turned on, or the number of remaining games is output as audio by speakers 53 and 54, or a plurality of these three types of outputs are used. May be specified.
As in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 preferably displays the meter image 531 when displaying the special background images 522 to 524, but is not limited thereto, and displays the meter image 531. You don't have to.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is set after the power failure is restored by operating the setting key switch 37 or the power switch 39 by a store clerk or the like of the amusement store with the front door 1b opened. The set value can be changed by shifting to the change mode. Further, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 include a RAM in which a backup storage area in which stored contents are held by a backup power source is set, and the control state when power failure is detected at the time of power failure recovery is set. It is possible to restore the background image of the performance, and it is possible to restore the value of the ART winning flag, the value of the cherry winning number counter, or the value of the remaining game number counter. . For this reason, the main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery at the ART winning rate based on the value of the returned cherry winning number counter, or the remaining based on the value of the returned ART winning flag or the remaining game number counter. When the game number counter reaches 0, the selected ART can be controlled. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 displays the normal background image 521 as the effect background image after the power is restored, regardless of the restored control state and the value of the number of cherry wins.
By doing in this way, when the power interruption occurs for 10 games after displaying the special background images 522 to 524, the special that was displayed before the power interruption only when the set value was changed at the time of power interruption recovery It is more difficult for the player to recognize that the set value has been changed when power is restored than the slot machine that changes the background images 522 to 524 to the normal background image 521.

  Here, in a game shop where a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed, the power of all slot machines 1 is turned off (disconnected) after closing, and the power of all slot machines 1 is turned on (open) when the stores are opened. Let us consider a case where the setting of the slot machine 1 is changed before the store is opened. For example, before opening the store, change one of the 20 slot machines 1 to a lower setting than the previous business day, and change the other one to a higher setting than the previous business day every business day. Think about the case. If the player can identify the slot machine 1 that has been changed to a high setting (if it can be identified), the player is likely to be able to increase the net increase in medals. Therefore, the player tries to identify the slot machine 1 whose setting has been changed. . For this reason, if the slot machine 1 whose setting has been changed can be identified, the player can play the game only with the slot machine 1 whose setting has been changed, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 whose setting has not been changed decreases. However, the operation rate of the entire slot machine 1 may be reduced.

Conventionally, in the slot machine, when the setting is changed, the RAM of the main control unit and the sub control unit is initialized. For example, the bonus winning flag is initialized and the bonus state before power interruption returns to the normal state. Or the production mode is returned from the special production mode to the normal production mode. For this reason, when the player intentionally closes the game with the bonus state or the special production mode being controlled, the bonus state returns to the normal state on the next business day, or the special production mode is normal. There is a problem that it is specified whether or not the setting change has been performed by returning to the production mode, and as described above, the operation rate of the entire slot machine 1 of the amusement store may be reduced.
On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the background image displayed after the power failure recovery is set to the normal background image 521 regardless of whether or not the setting change is performed at the time of power failure recovery. Therefore, even if the background image displayed before the power interruption is the special background image 522 to 524, the normal background image 521 is always displayed as the background image after the power interruption recovery. It becomes impossible to specify that the setting value has been changed at the time of power recovery due to the subsequent background image. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the set value has been changed at the time of return from power interruption, and a decrease in the operating rate of the entire slot machine 1 of the gaming store can be reduced.

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 preferably sets the background image to be displayed after the power interruption recovery to the normal background image 521 regardless of whether or not the setting change is performed at the time of the power interruption recovery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the setting change is performed at the time of power failure recovery, the background image displayed after the power failure recovery is changed to the normal background image 521, and the power failure occurs when the setting change is not performed at the time of power failure recovery. The background image to be displayed after the restoration may be the background image before the interruption of power, and when the setting change is not performed at the time of interruption of the interruption, the background image to be displayed after the interruption is restored to the normal background image 521 at the time of the interruption recovery. The background image that is displayed after the power failure is restored when the setting is changed may be a background image before the power failure.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs lottery by adding the number of ART games for each game when the remaining ART becomes 10 games or less while controlling to ART. In addition, when the remaining ART becomes 10 or less games, the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect that increases the number of ART games and wins the winning for each game. Further, the sub-control unit 91 has “battle effect (win A)”, “battle effect (win B)”, “battle effect (defeat 1A) reviving effect (win 1A)”, “battle” as battle effect effect patterns. Production (Defeat 1B) to Resurrection (Victory 1B) ", Battle Production (Defeat 2A) to Resurrection (Victory 2A)", Battle Production (Defeat 2B) to Resurrection (Victory 2B) ", Battle ( Defeat 3A) to Resurrection (Victory 3A) "," Battle Production (Defeat 3B) to Resurrection (Victory 3B) "," Battle Production (Defeat 1A) "," Battle Production (Defeat 1B) "," Battle Production ( It is selected and executed from 14 types of effect patterns of “Defeat 2A)”, “Battle Effect (Defeat 2B)”, “Battle Effect (Defeat 3A)”, and “Battle Effect (Defeat 3B)”.

  In the present embodiment, the “Battle Production (Defeat 1A)” and “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)” production steps are performed by operating the start switch 7 and receiving the first stop operation, the battle start images 541 and 552, and the first battle. It is displayed in the order of the defeat image 543 and the battle effect is advanced, and then the battle is defeated and it is suggested that the lottery is not won by adding the number of ART games. In addition, the “Battle Effect (Defeat 2A)” and “Battle Effect (Defeat 2B)” effect steps include the battle start images 541 and 552, the first after the start switch 7, the first stop operation, and the second stop operation are received. It is suggested that the 1 battle continuation image 542 and the second battle defeat image 545 are displayed in this order and the battle effect is advanced, then the battle is defeated and the ART game number is added and the lottery is not won. In addition, the “Battle Effect (Defeat 3A)” and “Battle Effect (Defeat 3B)” effect steps are performed in the battle start image after the start switch 7, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are received. 541, 552, the first battle continuation image 542, the second battle continuation image 544, the third battle defeat image 547 are displayed in this order, and after the battle effect is advanced, the battle is defeated and the ART number of games is added and the lottery is not won. I suggest that. on the other hand. “Battle effect (Victory A)” and “Battle effect (Victory B)” are the battle start images 541, 552, the first after the start switch 7, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are received. It is indicated that the 1st battle continuation image 542, the 2nd battle continuation image 544, and the 3rd battle victory image 546 are displayed in this order and the battle effect is advanced, then the battle is won and the ART game number is added to win the lottery.

  In addition, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, the sub-control unit 91 uses the first non-winning selection table shown in FIG. 11B when the ART is from the remaining 10 games to the remaining 2 games. An effect pattern is selected, and the effect pattern is selected using the second non-winning selection table shown in FIG. 11C only when the remaining ART is one game. In the first non-winning selection table, the “Battle Production (Defeat 1A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” While the selection rates are set to 20%, 25%, 15%, and 20%, respectively, in the second non-winning selection table, “battle effect (defeat 1A)”, “battle effect (defeat 1B) “,“ Battle Effect (Defeat 2A) ”and“ Battle Effect (Defeat 2B) ”are all set to 0%. In other words, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, the “battle effect (defeat 1A)”, “ The production steps of “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A)”, and “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” are selected.

  In this way, when the battle effect is executed when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, the number of ARTs is one more game than the number of remaining 10 games to the remaining two games. After accepting the 1 stop operation or the 2nd stop operation, it is suggested that the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, and it is difficult to lose the expectation for the ART addition and win at an early stage. As a result, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, the “battle production (defeat 1A)” is higher at a rate higher than when the ART is 1 game when the remaining 10 games are the remaining 2 games, Recognize the number of remaining games in the ART rather than the slot machine that does not execute the battle effect when the “Battle Effect (Defeat 1B)”, “Battle Effect (Defeat 2A)”, or “Battle Effect (Defeat 2B)” effect steps are selected. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation in the situation of the remaining one game of the ART that is being watched by the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, when the remaining ART is 10 games or less, regardless of the internal lottery result, the lottery is always performed by adding the number of ART games at the winning rate of 20%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the remaining 10 games or less, a lottery may be performed by adding the number of ART games at different winning rates. For example, you may draw at different winning rates depending on the internal lottery result, and when you win internally for a rare role such as cherry or watermelon than when you win internally for a normal small role such as a bell or replay The winning rate may be high. Also, for example, lottery may be performed at different winning rates depending on the number of remaining games. At this time, the remaining 10 games (first game), the remaining 9 games (second game),..., The remaining 1 game (10th game) ) And the winning rate may increase as the number of remaining games decreases. In addition, for example, a lottery may be performed with different winning percentages depending on the number of games awarded at the time of winning, and the more the number of games awarded at the time of winning (the more advantageous the ART) the winning The rate may be high. In this embodiment, a lottery is performed by adding the number of ART games at a winning rate of 20% over 10 games, and approximately 89.3% (1− (0.8) 10 = 89.262...) However, the ART continuation rate is not limited to this, but may be as low as about 20%, for example. In order to do this, when performing lottery with different winning rates, each winning rate may be adjusted so as to have a preset continuation rate. In addition, when a lottery is performed at different winning rates depending on the internal lottery result, a winning selection table, a first non-winning selection table, and a second non-winning time are provided for each internal lottery result (for each internal winning small role). An effect pattern may be selected using a selection table. In this way, for example, when an internal winning for a rare role is selected, an effect pattern in which the battle effect continues until after the third stop at a higher rate than when an internal winning for a normal small role is selected. It is possible to make adjustments such as making it easy to execute the revival effect while it is difficult to continue the battle effect until after the third stop by winning internally.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the second non-winning selection table, the selection rate of the production steps of the production steps of “battle production (defeat 3A)” and “battle production (defeat 3B)” is 30. % And 70% respectively, and when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, when the remaining ART is 1 game, “Battle Production (Defeat 1A)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)”, The production steps of “battle production (defeat 3A)” and “battle production (defeat 3B)” are selected at a higher rate than the production steps of “battle production (defeat 2A)” and “battle production (defeat 2B)” It has become.
In this way, if the battle effect is executed when the ART is one game remaining when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is won, the first stop before the third stop operation is accepted. After accepting the operation or the second stop operation, it is suggested that the player has not won the lottery by adding the number of ART games, so it is difficult to lose the expectation for the ART addition and winning at an early stage. As a result, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not selected, when the remaining ART is one game, “battle presentation (defeat 1A)”, “battle presentation (defeat 1B)”, “battle presentation (defeat 2A)” More than the slot machine in which the “Battle Production (Defeat 3A)” and “Battle Production (Defeat 3B)” production steps are selected at a higher rate than the “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” production step. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation in the situation of the remaining one game of the ART that is noticed by the player who recognizes the number of remaining games of the ART, and the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, when the remaining ART is 10 games or less, a lottery is performed by adding the number of ART games, and the battle effect is executed. However, it is not limited to the remaining 10 games or less, and the remaining number of games is an arbitrary number of games. A battle effect may be executed by adding lots of ART games and performing a lottery. For example, when the remaining 5 games or less or the remaining 15 games or less, the battle effect may be executed by adding the number of ART games and performing a lottery.
In the present embodiment, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, the performance of “battle presentation (defeat 3A)” and “battle presentation (defeat 3B)” is high when the remaining ART is one game. Although the step is selected, the number of remaining games that the player pays attention to is not limited to the remaining one game, for example, the remaining three games or less, the specific number of games such as the remaining five games, May be a multiple of 3 (9 remaining games, 6 remaining games, 3 remaining games).

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the second non-winning selection table, “battle effect (defeat 1A)”, “battle effect (defeat 1B)”, “battle effect (defeat 2A)”, “ The selection ratios of the “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” production steps are all set to 0%. That is, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, when the remaining ART is one game, “battle presentation (defeat 1A)”, “battle presentation (defeat 1B)”, “battle presentation (defeat 2A)”, The production step “battle production (defeat 2B)” is not selected.
By doing in this way, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, when the remaining ART is one game, “battle production (defeat 1A)”, “battle production (defeat 1B)”, “battle production ( Defeat 2A) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 2B) ”production step is selected and the ART of the ART that the player who recognizes the remaining number of games of the ART is more interested than the slot machine that may execute the battle production. The player's expectation can be maintained in the situation of the remaining one game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As in this embodiment, when the number of ART games is not added and the lottery is not won, when the remaining ART is one game, “battle presentation (defeat 1A)”, “battle presentation (defeat 1B)”, “battle” It is preferable that the production steps of “production (defeat 2A)” and “battle production (defeat 2B)” are not selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of ART games is not selected for the lottery. In this case, when the remaining ART is one game, the production steps of “battle production (defeat 1A)”, “battle production (defeat 1B)”, “battle production (defeat 2A)”, “battle production (defeat 2B)” are “ It may be selected at a lower rate than the “Battle Production (Defeat 3A)” and “Battle Production (Defeat 3B)” production steps.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the remaining ART becomes 10 games or less, a battle effect is executed for each game, and the lottery is performed by adding the number of ART games.
In this way, if the player has fewer than 10 games remaining than the slot machine that does not perform a battle effect for each game when the remaining ART is less than 10 games or performs a lottery by adding the number of ART games, Attention is paid to the progress of each game, and the fun of the game is further improved.
As in this embodiment, when the remaining ART is 10 games or less, it is preferable to perform a battle effect for each game and perform a lottery by adding the number of ART games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For each game, the number of ART games may be added and a lottery may be performed to execute a battle effect as a continuous effect for each of the plurality of games.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player operates the start switch 7 or the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as stop operations, the battle effect stage is advanced. Yes.
By doing so, the player can perform the operation while paying attention to the progress of the stage of the battle effect. Therefore, when the player operates the switches 7, 8L, 8C, and 8R, the battle is performed. The player becomes more interested in the operation of the switches 7, 8L, 8C, and 8R and the progress of the stage of the stage of the battle effect than the slot machine that does not advance the stage of the stage of the effect, and the interest of the game is further improved.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to advance the stage step of the battle effect when the operation of each switch 7, 8L, 8C, 8R for progressing the game by the player is accepted. Without being limited thereto, for example, the step of producing the battle effect may be advanced when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted, and the step of producing the battle effect when each operation of the plural types of effect switches is accepted. May be advanced.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the battle effects are “battle effect (victory A)” in which the enemy character A is displayed, “battle effect (defeat 1A) to resurrection effect (win 1A)”, “ "Battle Production (Defeat 2A)", "Battle Production (Defeat 3A)", "Battle Production (Defeat 1A)", "Battle Production (Defeat 2A)", "Battle Production (Defeat 2A)" “Battle Production (Defeat 3A)” and “Battle Production (Victory B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 1B) to Resurrection (Victory 1B)”, “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” ) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 3B) to Resurrection (Victory 3B) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 1B) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 2B) ”,“ Battle Production (Defeat 3B) ” Any production pattern It can be selected.

  Here, in the present embodiment, since the winning rate of the lottery with the number of ART games for each game is set to 20%, the winning selection table shown in FIG. The ratio that the effect pattern is selected is 20%, and the ratio that the effect pattern is selected using the first non-winning selection table or the first non-winning selection table without winning the ART is 80%. In particular, when the ART is not won, the ratio of the effect pattern to be selected using the first non-winning selection table with the remaining number of games from 10 to 2 is 72% (0.8 × 0.9 = 0). 72), the ratio of the number of remaining games being one game and the selection of the effect pattern using the second non-winning selection table is 8% (0.8 × 0.1 = 0.08).

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the ratio that each effect pattern is selected when ART becomes 10 games or less is 6% (0.3 ×) 0.2 = 0.06), “Battle Production (Victory B)” is 4% (0.2 × 0.2 = 0.04). Also, “Battle Production (Defeat 1A) to Resurrection Production (Victory 1A)” is 3% (0.15 × 0.2 = 0.03), “Battle Production (Defeat 1B) to Resurrection Production (Victory 1B)” The selectivity is 2% (0.15 × 0.2 = 0.03). Also, “Battle production (defeat 2A) to revival production (win 2A)” is 2% (0.1 × 0.2 = 0.02), “Battle production (defeat 2B) to revival production (win 2B)” 1% (0.05 × 0.2 = 0.01). Also, “Battle production (defeat 3A) to revival production (win 3A)” is 1.4% (0.07 × 0.2 = 0.014), “Battle production (defeat 3B) to revival production (win 3B) Is 0.6% (0.03 × 0.2 = 0.006). Also, “Battle Production (Defeat 1A)” is 14.4% (0.2 × 0.72 = 0.144), and “Battle Production (Defeat 1B)” is 18% (0.25 × 0.72 = 0). .18). Also, “Battle Production (Defeat 2A)” is 10.8% (0.15 × 0.72 = 0.108), and “Battle Production (Defeat 2B)” is 14.4% (0.2 × 0.72). = 0.144). “Battle production (defeat 3A)” is 6% (0.05 × 0.72 + 0.3 × 0.08 = 0.06), and “Battle production (defeat 3B)” is 16.4% (0.15). × 0.72 + 0.7 × 0.08 = 0.164).

Therefore, after accepting the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation depending on which enemy character of enemy character A or enemy character B is displayed when the battle start images 541 and 552 are displayed. The ratio of whether or not the production step proceeds is different.
By doing in this way, when the battle start images 541 and 552 are displayed, the player pays attention to which enemy character A or enemy character B is displayed. The game is more interesting than a slot machine that does not execute a battle effect in which any one of the enemy characters is displayed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the enemy character A is selected, the ratio (winning rate) of winning the battle including the revival effect is about 28.4% ((0.06 + 0 .03 + 0.02 + 0.014) / (0.06 + 0.03 + 0.02 + 0.014 + 0.144 + 0.108 + 0.06) = 0.2844 ...), when the enemy character B is selected, including the revival effect, The victory rate is about 13.5% ((0.04 + 0.02 + 0.01 + 0.006) / (0.04 + 0.02 + 0.01 + 0.006 + 0.18 + 0.144 + 0.164) = 0.347 ...) When the character A is selected, it becomes easier to win the battle than when the enemy character B is selected.
By doing in this way, when a battle production is started, a player comes to pay attention to whether or not the battle start image 541 of the enemy character A is displayed, and among a plurality of types of enemy characters having different winning rates. The game is more interesting than the slot machine that does not execute the battle effect in which any one of the enemy characters is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the enemy character B is selected, the rendering step is more likely to proceed until the third stop operation is accepted at a higher rate than when the enemy character A is selected. Without being limited thereto, when the enemy character A is selected, the rendering step may easily proceed until the third stop operation is accepted at a higher rate than when the enemy character B is selected. In this case, in this embodiment, when the enemy character A is selected, the winning rate is higher than when the enemy character B is selected. Therefore, if the rendering step is likely to proceed until after the enemy character third stop operation is accepted. The player's sense of expectation for winning can be further increased by adding the number of ART games.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to display two types of enemy characters (enemy character A and enemy character B) that have different easiness of the performance step and battle win rate in the battle performance, but the performance step proceeds. Three or more types of enemy characters with different easiness and battle win rates may be displayed. Further, one type of enemy character may be displayed in a plurality of types of display modes (for example, different clothes and hairstyles) that are different in the ease of the production step and the winning rate of the battle. In addition, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable that a plurality of types of enemy characters with different easiness of the performance steps and battle win rates can be displayed in the battle performance, but only one type of enemy character is the same. It may be possible to display only in the display mode.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a revival effect as an effect pattern of the battle effect “from battle effect (defeat 1A) to revival effect (win 1A)”, “battle effect ( "Defeat 1B) to Resurrection (Victory 1B)", "Battle Production (Defeat 2A) to Resurrection (Victory 2A)", "Battle Production (Defeat 2B) to Resurrection (Victory 2B)", "Battle Production (Defeat 3A) ) To “Restoration effect (Victory 3A)” and “Battle effect (Defeat 3B) to Resurrection effect (Victory 3B)” can be selected. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the first battle defeat effect 543 is displayed after acceptance of the first stop operation, the ratio (selection rate) at which the revival effect is executed is about 13. .4% ((0.03 + 0.02) / (0.03 + 0.02 + 0.144 + 0.18) = 0.1336 ...), when the second battle defeat effect 545 is displayed after receiving the second stop operation The rate at which the restoration effect is executed is approximately 10.6% ((0.02 + 0.01) / (0.02 + 0.01 + 0.108 + 0.144) = 0.1063...) After receiving the third stop operation. When the third battle defeat effect 547 is displayed, the rate at which the resurrection effect is executed is approximately 8.2% ((0.014 + 0.006) / (0.014 + 0.006 + 0.06 + 0.164) = 0.0819.・ ・）, The third stop Operation, second stop operation, the rate of revival effect after accepting the order of the first stop operation is performed increases.

  In this way, after the battle defeat image is displayed and it is suggested that the ART game number was not won in the lottery, the revival effect was executed and it was suggested that the ART game number was added in the lottery. When the first battle defeated image 543 and the second battle defeated image 545 that can be expected by the player and the revival effect is executed at a higher rate are displayed, the revival effect is executed. Expect more. As a result, regardless of which battle defeat image is displayed, the player pays more attention to which battle defeat image is displayed than the slot machine that performs the revival effect at the same rate. Is further improved.

In the present embodiment, the rate at which the restoration effect is executed after acceptance in the order of the third stop operation, the second stop operation, and the first stop operation is high. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The ratio at which the restoration effect is executed after acceptance in the order of the operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation may be high.
In addition, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the ratio of executing the revival effect differs depending on which battle defeat image is displayed, but the revival effect is performed at the same ratio regardless of which battle defeat image is displayed. May be executed.
Furthermore, although it is preferable that the revival effect is executed even if the battle defeat image is displayed as in the present embodiment, the revival effect may not be executed.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs “battle presentation (defeat 1A) to revival presentation (win 1A)” and “battle presentation (defeat 1B) to revival presentation (win 1B)”. When the production pattern is “battle production (defeat 2A) to revival production (win 2A)” or “battle production (defeat 2B) to revival production (win 2B)”, the revival victory images 549 and 550 are displayed in the restoration production. This is an effect in which an ally character attacks and defeats multiple enemy characters with a special move. On the other hand, in the case of the production pattern of the production pattern of “battle production (defeat 3A) to revival production (win 3A)” and “battle production (defeat 3B) to revival production (win 3B)”, the third battle defeat image in the revival production The revival victory image 551 is displayed, and the ally character defeats the last enemy character with a normal attack. In other words, when the progress of the production step stops after acceptance of the first stop operation or the second stop operation, the restoration victory image is different from when the production step proceeds until after acceptance of the third stop operation.

By doing in this way, the revival effect can be executed in a suitable effect mode according to the battle defeat image different from the slot machine in which the revival victory image from each battle defeat image becomes the same image.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, when the progress of the stage is stopped after the first stop operation or the second stop operation is received, the resurrection victory image is different from the case where the stage is advanced until after the third stop operation is received. Although it is preferable to make it different, the resurrection victory image from each battle defeat image may be the same image (for example, an image in which an ally character defeats all enemy characters with a special technique).

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 does not win the lottery with the number of ART games, the battle defeat image (first battle defeat image 543, second battle defeat image 545, After the game is finished with the third battle defeat image 547) being displayed, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted, the character selection screen 561 is displayed, and a battle effect friend character can be selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted and the battle start image 541 is displayed, the first stop operation is accepted, the first battle defeat image 543 is displayed, and the operation is accepted until the third stop operation. Then, after the game is over, a reception image 571 is displayed, the operation of the effect switch 56 is validated, and the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is turned on. At this time, when the effect switch 56 is operated by the player, the character selection screen 561 is displayed, and when an operation for selecting / determining a teammate character is performed, the first battle defeat image 543 is returned to the state displayed again. It is like that. Although illustration is omitted, when the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is accepted in this state, the operation of the effect switch 56 is invalidated and the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is turned off.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the ART game number addition lottery, even if the effect switch 56 is operated after the game ends with the battle victory image (third battle victory image 546) being displayed. The character selection screen 561 is not displayed, and an ally character cannot be selected.
By doing so, the player becomes interested in performing the effect switch 56 after the battle defeat image is displayed in the battle effect, and any of the battle defeat image and the battle victory image is determined in the battle effect. Regardless of whether it is displayed, if the switch for performance is operated, a character selection screen is displayed and either a slot machine that can select an ally character or a battle defeat image or a battle victory image is displayed in the battle effect Regardless of whether or not the operation of the effect switch is performed, the character selection screen is not displayed, and the interest of the game is improved over the slot machine in which the selection of the friend character is impossible.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the ART game number addition lottery, the battle defeat image is displayed not only after the game is finished in a state where the battle victory image (third battle victory image 546) is displayed. Even if the effect switch 56 is operated even after the game is ended in the played state, the character selection screen 561 is not displayed, and the ally character cannot be selected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted, the battle start image 541 is operated, the first stop operation is accepted, the first battle defeat image 543 is displayed, and the third stop After the operation is accepted and the game is finished, the image 571 being received is displayed and the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is lit, while the operation of the effect switch 56 is disabled. Yes. Therefore, even if the effect switch 56 is operated by the player, the character selection screen 561 is not displayed, the state where the first battle defeat image 543 is displayed continues, and the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is accepted. Is displayed, and the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is turned off.

By doing in this way, when the player performs the revival effect in the next game if the character selection screen 561 is not displayed even if the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed when the battle defeat image is displayed. Can be recognized. As a result, the player becomes more interested in performing the effect switch 56 after the battle defeat image is displayed in the battle effect, and the battle defeat image is displayed when the revival effect is executed in the next game. Even if the effect switch is operated at this time, the game is more interesting than the slot machine that displays the character selection screen.
In this embodiment, the display of the character selection screen 561 is permitted or restricted by enabling / disabling the reception of the operation of the effect switch 56. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The reception of the operation of the switch 56 may be always validated. In this case, when the revival effect is executed in the next game, it is necessary to perform control so that the character selection screen 561 is not displayed even if the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted. Further, for example, a configuration (lock mechanism) that physically prohibits the pressing operation of the effect switch 56 may be provided.

In the present embodiment, when the game is finished with the battle defeat image displayed when the ART game number is not added and the lottery is displayed, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted as an example of the predetermined operation, Although the selection screen 561 is displayed, the predetermined operation that is the display start condition of the character selection screen is not limited to this. For example, the player's operation on a new operation means such as an operation lever or a contact type touch panel is performed. When received, when a player's motion detection means such as motion capture detects a player's motion, or a non-contact data reader detects a mobile phone or IC card containing an IC chip held by the player When this is done, the character selection screen 561 may be displayed.
In the present embodiment, the display control of the character selection screen 561 is performed as an example of the predetermined control when the operation of the effect switch 56 is received. However, the predetermined control is not limited to this, for example, a menu Screen display control may be used. In this case, on the menu screen, settings such as adjustment of the rendering mode of the entire slot machine 1, adjustment of volume, adjustment of the amount of illumination light, and the like may be possible. That is, the predetermined control is not limited to the control for setting the battle effect to be executed in the next game, and may be control for setting the entire effect during the game including the battle effect. In addition, when the display control of the menu screen is used, for example, the game history is displayed on the menu screen, or the two-dimensional code for transmitting the game history to the management server (management device) of the gaming system is displayed. May be possible. That is, the predetermined control is not limited to the control for setting the effect, and may be any control as long as it is control related to a game that can be executed by the player.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can display the character selection image by operating the effect switch 56 after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed. Yes.
In this way, the player can more easily perform the operation of displaying the character selection image than the slot machine that displays the character selection image by operating the operation means other than the effect switch.
Note that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the character selection image can be displayed by operating the effect switch 56, but the character selection image can be displayed by operating an operation means other than the effect switch. Also good.

In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 not only after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed when the ART game number is not added and the lottery is not won, When the ART game number is added and the lottery is won, the on-reception image 571 is displayed until the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is accepted even after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed, and the effect switch 56 lighting LEDs are turned on.
In this way, the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed not only when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted and the character selection screen 561 is displayed, but also because the revival effect is executed in the next game. Even if the character selection screen 561 is not displayed, the reception image 561 is displayed or the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is lit, so that the effect of the revival is executed in the next game. Even a player who recognizes that the character selection screen 561 is not displayed even if the switch 56 is operated must be operated after the battle defeat image is displayed and the game is ended. It becomes impossible to recognize whether or not the revival effect is executed.

  As a result, the slot machine that does not display the receiving image 571 or turn on the effect LED of the effect switch 56 when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted, or the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted. Sometimes the game is finished with the battle defeat image displayed when the revival effect is executed in the next game while the on-accepting image 571 is displayed or the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is turned on. The credibility of not having won the ART addition lottery when the battle defeat image is displayed rather than the slot machine which does not display the receiving image 571 or turn on the effect LED of the effect switch 56 later. The player can operate the effect switch 56 after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed. In addition now entertain an interest, interest of the game can be further improved.

In this embodiment, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted, the image 571 being received and the effect LED of the effect switch 56 are turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, a sound output indicating that the operation of the effect switch 56 is received by the speakers 53 and 54 may be performed, and only two kinds of these three kinds of outputs are outputted, or only one kind is outputted. Or you may.
It should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to display the receiving image 571 or turn on the effect LED of the effect switch 56 regardless of whether or not the revival effect is executed in the next game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and since the revival effect is executed in the next game, the image 571 being received is displayed when the operation of the effect switch 56 is not accepted, or the effect LED of the effect switch 56 is turned on. You don't have to. Even when the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted, the receiving image 571 may not be displayed or the effect LED of the effect switch 56 may not be lit.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 revives when an operation of the start switch 7 of the next game by the player is accepted after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed. Perform the production.
By doing in this way, the start switch rather than the slot machine that does not make the start condition of the revival effect that the player can accept the operation of the start switch of the next game after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed The player pays attention to performing the operation of 7, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In the present embodiment, the revival effect is executed when an operation of the start switch 7 of the next game by the player is accepted after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed. The start condition is not limited to this, and may be, for example, when a BET operation (operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or medal insertion) is accepted or when an operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted.

In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect for each game when the remaining ART is 10 games or less, and the battle defeat image is displayed. After the game is over, the character selection screen 561 can be displayed by enabling the operation of the effect switch 56 until the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is accepted on condition that the next game also has a battle effect. It has become.
By doing in this way, if the character selection screen 561 is displayed after the game ends with the battle defeat image displayed and the ally character is changed, the battle effect is executed with the ally character changed from the next game. Therefore, the player can switch the mood from the next game.
In the present embodiment, the character selection screen 561 can be displayed by enabling the operation of the effect switch 56 for each game as long as the battle effect is executed in the next game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the operation of the effect switch 56 may be validated for each battle effect so that the character selection screen 561 can be displayed. In this case, if the battle effect is a continuous effect for a plurality of games, the character selection screen 561 can be displayed by enabling the operation of the effect switch 56 for each of the plurality of games for which the battle effect ends.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits one type of internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91, but may transmit a plurality of types of internal winning commands. For example, the main control unit 41 can specify the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role as the internal lottery result and the winning status of the general role as the internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. 2 internal winning commands may be set, and the set commands may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. At this time, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has been won when the notification target combination is won. An internal winning command may be set.
By doing so, the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 is controlling to the AT, so the processing related to the transmission of the second internal winning command is performed. Since it is not possible to specify an advantageous stop order according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command, it is advantageous for the player in the state that the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled by the AT even if fraud is made. It is possible to prevent the stop order from being notified by the navigation effect.

Further, in this case, the main control unit 41 sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM according to the internal lottery result, and sets an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command according to the set winning number. Creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc. may be performed, and the winning number when the notification target combination is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the push order replay of the notification target combination) Consecutive numerical values having a winning number of 2 to 19 and a pressing order bell winning number of 23 to 34) may be assigned. At this time, the main control unit 41 determines that the winning number set in the RAM is in the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed under the control of the AT. Is set, a second internal winning command that cannot specify the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified, but the set second internal winning command is set to the sub-control unit 91. May be sent to.
By doing this, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 is controlling to the AT, the stop order advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result is specified from the second internal winning command. Therefore, even if an injustice is made on the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to prevent the stop order advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect in a state where the AT is not controlled. In addition, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 indicates that the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. Whether or not the winning number used in performing the predetermined control is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination, and therefore the second internal winning command is transmitted. Can be simplified.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying a control state to the sub-control unit 91 only once for each game, but may transmit a plurality of times. For example, the main control unit 41 receives the operation of the start switch 7 as the first timing in one unit game (at the start of the game), and receives the third stop operation as the second timing (the end of the game). Control state commands including a plurality of types of commands that can specify the control state of the game on the main control unit 41 side may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. At this time, the control state command includes a first control that can specify a control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing, that is, a control state that does not change at a plurality of timings in one unit game. A control state command 2 as a state command and a control state that can change at a first timing and a second timing, that is, a second that can specify a control state that may change at a plurality of timings in one unit game The control state command 1 as the control state command may be included, and the main control unit 41 executes the common control state command batch setting process at the first timing and at the second timing, so that the control state command 1 All commands included in the command may be transmitted.
By doing in this way, the processing when the main control unit 41 transmits the control state command is performed while the sub control unit 91 side grasps the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail based on the control state command. The program capacity for performing can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified by both the navigation notification controlled on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect controlled on the sub control unit 91 side. It may be configured such that an operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified only by a navigation effect controlled on the sub-control unit 91 side. Further, for example, by controlling the navigation effect controlled on the sub-control unit 91 side on the main control unit 41 side, it becomes possible to identify an operation procedure advantageous to the player only by the navigation effect controlled on the main control unit 41 side. A configuration is also possible.
In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control related to ART as a benefit advantageous to the player. However, the sub-control unit 91 performs part or all of control related to the benefit advantageous to the player. It is good also as a structure to perform.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described, but bets are set using game balls as game values. The present invention may also be applied to a slot machine that performs the game, or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount.
Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any of utility value.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine is described as an example of the gaming machine, but the configuration disclosed in the above embodiment, in particular, the ART lottery process, the normal state game end process, the background image display process, the battle effect selection process, the battle The configuration of the performance execution process and the character selection process is performed by launching a game ball into another game machine, for example, a game area, and the fired game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area. Thus, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a gaming ball is paid out as a winning ball when a winning is generated. When applied to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a cherry internal winning may be a big win internal winning, an ART lottery or addition lottery may be a premier effect lottery or a continuous lottery, and ART control may be a premier effect execution.

  A program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a slot machine 1, 1001 or a pachinko gaming machine, for example. The present invention is not limited to this, and a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device in advance may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 91 sub control unit, 511 ART winning image, 521 normal Background image 522 Special background image (high probability 1), 523 Special background image (high probability 2), 524 Special background image (determined), 531 Meter image, 541, 552 Battle start image, 542 First battle continuation image, 543 First battle defeat image, 544 Second battle continuation image, 545 Second battle defeat image, 546 Third battle victory image, 547 Third battle defeat image, 548 Resurrection start image, 549 Resurrection victory image from first battle defeat image 550 The revival victory image from the 2nd battle defeat image, 551 The 3rd battle defeat image Revival victory image from the image, 561 character selection screen, 571 accepted in the image

Claims (2)

In gaming machines that perform games,
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state;
Advantageous situation determining means for determining whether or not the situation is advantageous to the player when controlled to the specific state;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect capable of suggesting that the decision to become an advantageous situation has been made when controlled to the specific state;
The timing at which the specific effect is executed in the specific state includes a first timing at which the control of the specific state continues after the execution of the specific effect, and a first timing at which the control of the specific state ends after the execution of the specific effect. 2 timings at least,
The specific effect is an effect that can proceed in a plurality of stages of effect steps including at least a first effect step and a second effect step after the first effect step,
The suggestion mode of the specific performance includes a first suggestion mode that suggests that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the first performance step, and a second suggestion that suggests that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the second performance step. At least a mode and a third suggestion mode that suggests that the advantageous situation is achieved in the second performance step,
When the determination that the advantageous situation is not made at the first timing and the specific effect is executed, the determination that the advantageous situation is not made at the second timing and the specific effect is executed is performed. A gaming machine that executes the specific effect of the first suggestion mode at a high rate. In gaming machines that perform games,
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state;
Advantageous situation determining means for determining whether or not the situation is advantageous to the player when controlled to the specific state;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect capable of suggesting that the decision to become an advantageous situation has been made when controlled to the specific state;
The timing at which the specific effect is executed in the specific state includes a first timing at which the control of the specific state continues after the execution of the specific effect, and a first timing at which the control of the specific state ends after the execution of the specific effect. 2 timings at least,
The specific effect is an effect that can proceed in a plurality of stages of effect steps including at least a first effect step and a second effect step after the first effect step,
The suggestion mode of the specific performance includes a first suggestion mode that suggests that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the first performance step, and a second suggestion that suggests that the advantageous situation is not achieved in the second performance step. At least a mode and a third suggestion mode that suggests that the advantageous situation is achieved in the second performance step,
A game machine that executes the specific effect of the second suggestion mode at a higher rate than the first suggestion mode when the determination that the advantageous situation is not made at the second timing is executed. .

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