JP2019107347A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by allowing a player to focus on a performance until a result of a continuous performance is reported.SOLUTION: A slot machine allows a predetermined performance to progress over a plurality of games, and then executes a continuous performance for reporting whether or not a bonus role is won by reporting a result of the performance. In the slot machine, when any of bonus roles is won, a winning suggestive performance is executed at predetermined timing until the result of the continuous performance is reported. In a specific game situation in which a pattern combination of the won bonus role is allowed to stop on a winning line NL even after execution of the winning suggestive performance, a type informing performance is executed with the continuous performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stop operation means for stopping variable display, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged is provided, and the start switch is operated in a state where the number of bets is set by using a medal etc. And stop the rotation of the reel based on the result of the role lottery and the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switch, and the medal according to the combination of the symbols on the pay line when all the reels are stopped. There are slot machines that can be provided with benefits including payout and the like. Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay), a result of RT (Replay Time), and a combination lottery result in winning multiple combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for reporting operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a bonus when the game is played.

  In such a gaming machine, after the notification of the possibility of winning a bonus in a part drawing over a plurality of games is executed and the continuous effect of notifying the result of the success or failure is executed, and after notifying the bonus winning, it is won There is one that announces the kind of symbol of bonus (see, for example, patent document 1).

JP, 2006-158460, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the type of bonus which has been won is notified only after the result of the continuous effect has been notified. That is, until the result of the continuous effect is notified, it becomes unclear which bonus is won. Therefore, most of the players considering the game time and reduction of consumption of the game value, etc., have a bonus detection procedure for determining whether the bonus is won or which kind of bonus is won ( For example, the predetermined symbol of the middle reel is pressed during continuous play. As a result, until the result of the continuous effect is informed, the player's awareness is concentrated on which type of bonus is won instead of the content of the continuous effect, and the continuous effect contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game. There was a risk that it could not be done.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by making the player pay attention to the effect until the result of the continuous effect is notified. Do.

  A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for halting variable display, and it is possible to give a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. Game machine, a combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine which combination of a plurality of combinations including a plurality of special roles, and a result of the combination lottery and the stop operation means Stop control means for performing control to stop the symbol according to the operation, special state control means for controlling the special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbol corresponding to the special combination, and A carry-over means for carrying over the winning of the special combination until the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped after winning the special combination, and suggesting the possibility that the special combination has been elected in the combination drawing of It is an out, and after making the contents of the effect progress over a plurality of games, the continuous effect executing means for executing the continuous effect notifying the end of the effect, and the special role when said winning a prize A type notification effect execution means for executing a type notification effect for notifying the type of special combination, and a symbol corresponding to the special combination when the special combination is won among the operation modes to the stop operation means The specific operation mode that can be stopped is determined to be different for each of the plurality of types of special roles, and the stop control means is the stop operation means even when the special role is won. When operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode corresponding to the type of special role, the symbol corresponding to the special role is not stopped, and when the stop operation means is operated in the specific operation mode Stop the corresponding symbol It is possible, when the continuous effect execution means is elected to the special role, it is suggested winning effect that suggests that the special role has been elected at a predetermined timing until the end of the continuous effect is notified. The type notification unit executes the type notification effect together with the continuous effect being executed after the winning suggestion effect is performed during the continuous effect.

  According to this configuration, when the special part is elected, the winning suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined timing until the end of the continuous effect is notified, and the type notification effect is executed along with the continuous effect after the winning suggestion effect is executed. Do. Therefore, the player can recognize that the special winning combination has been won by the notification of the end of the continuous effect, and the player can also recognize the type of the special winning combination. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect until the end of the continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

  Preferably, unlike the suggestion by the winning suggestion effect, the continuous effect execution means can suggest that the special part is won at a timing before the predetermined timing.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to suggest that the special part has been won before the predetermined timing, so it is possible to make the variation of the continuous effect abundant. Further, since the type notification effect is executed at least after reaching the predetermined timing, the possibility of winning a special part by the predetermined timing can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be improved by the continuous effects until the predetermined timing. .

  Preferably, when the special combination is won, a fixed effect execution means for executing a fixed effect for notifying that the winning of the special combination is determined, which is an effect different from the continuous effect, The continuous effect executing means is a first effect type (for example, a first continuous effect in another system to be described later, a first effect type in the same system) allowing execution of the type notification effect during continuous effect and during continuous effect It is possible to execute any of the second effect types that do not allow the execution of the type notification effect (for example, the second continuous effect in another system described later, the second effect type in the same system), and the special role is won After the notification of the end of the continuous effect by the second effect type, the determined effect is executed by the determined effect executing means, and the special role is The symbol corresponding to the special combination is selected without the finalized effect being executed by the finalized effect executing means after the final effect of the continuous effect according to the first effect type has been notified when it is being selected. The end of the continuous effect is continuously notified by the continuous effect executing means until the stop is performed.

  According to this configuration, the fixed effect is performed after the end of the continuous effect by the second effect type is notified. On the other hand, during continuous performance by the first effect type, the player can recognize that the special role is won by the time the final outcome of the continuous effect is notified, and the type of special role that has been won In order that the player can also recognize, after the end of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified, the determined effect is not executed and the end of the continuous effect is continuously notified. For this reason, as compared with the continuous effect by the second effect type, in the continuous effect by the first effect type, it becomes possible to notify information related to the special part during the continuous effect, whereby the continuous effect by the first effect type thereafter The player can be made to pay more attention to the effect until the end of the is notified, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved by the effect. In addition, it is possible to reduce the processing load from the notification of the end of the continuous effect by the first effect type to the stop of the symbol corresponding to the special combination, and to impress the player on the end of the continuous effect. To improve the interest of the game.

  Preferably, when the special combination is won, a fixed effect execution means for executing a fixed effect for notifying that the winning of the special combination is determined, which is an effect different from the continuous effect, The continuous effect execution means is a first effect type that allows the execution of the type notification effect according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect being executed (for example, the first continuous effect in another system to be described later, the same system Any of the first effect type in and the second effect type that does not permit the execution of the type notification effect (for example, the second continuous effect in another system described later, the second effect type in the same system) can be executed Yes, when the special role is won and the end of the continuous effect according to the second effect type is notified, the fixed effect is executed by the fixed effect executing means After the final effect of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified when the special character is won, the final effect is not executed by the final effect executing means, and the special effect is given to the special effect. The end of the continuous effect is continuously notified by the continuous effect executing means until the corresponding symbol is stopped.

  According to this configuration, the fixed effect is performed after the continuous effect by the second effect type is executed according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect and the end of the continuous effect is notified. On the other hand, when the continuous effect by the first effect type is being executed according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect, the player is winning the special part by the end of the continuous effect. In order to make it possible for the player to recognize the type of the special part winning as well as being able to recognize, the finalized effect is not executed after the end of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified. The end of the continuous production is reported continuously. For this reason, as compared with the continuous effect by the second effect type, in the continuous effect by the first effect type, it becomes possible to notify information related to the special part during the continuous effect, whereby the continuous effect by the first effect type thereafter The player can be made to pay more attention to the effect until the end of the is notified, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved by the effect. Moreover, while being able to reduce the processing burden until the symbol corresponding to a special part is stopped after alerting the end of the continuous effect by the 1st effect type, the end of the continuous effect by the said 1st effect type is played Can impress people and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since it becomes either the first effect type or the second effect type in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible for the player to have a sense of expectation as to which type of continuous effect is to be executed. In addition, since the continuous effect by one of the types is executed in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to get bored.

  Preferably, the type notification effect is allocated from the start of the continuous effect to the notification of the end of the continuous effect rather than when the continuous notification does not permit the execution of the type notification effect. It is longer when it is a continuous effect that allows the execution of the.

  According to this configuration, the execution time assigned from the start of the continuous effect to the notification of the end of the continuous effect allows the execution of the type notification effect rather than the continuous effect that does not permit the execution of the type notification effect While the effect is longer, the fixed effect is not executed after the end of the continuous effect that permits the execution of the type notification effect. For this reason, it is possible to improve the degree of interest of the player for the effect until the end of the continuous effect for permitting the execution of the type notification effect is notified.

  Preferably, an image display unit capable of superimposing a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image and displaying the image in a display area is provided, and the images of the continuous effect performed by the continuous effect execution unit are the plurality of images in the image display unit. The image of the type notification effect which is displayed in a predetermined layer among the layers and executed by the type notification means is displayed in a layer having higher priority than the predetermined layer among the plurality of layers in the image display means. Ru.

  According to this configuration, the image of the type notification effect is displayed in the layer having higher priority than the image of the continuous effect. As a result, regardless of the image of the continuous effect when executing the type notification effect, it is possible to notify so that the player can surely recognize the type of the winning special combination.

  Preferably, an image display unit capable of displaying an image in a display area is provided, and the image of the continuous effect performed by the continuous effect execution unit is displayed in the display area, and the continuous effect is displayed by the continuous effect execution unit. When executed, a message image is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area according to the progress of the continuous effect, and the image of the type notification effect executed by the type notification means is the image of the display area. It is displayed in an area other than the predetermined area.

  According to this configuration, even when the type notification effect is executed during the continuous effect, the message image displayed according to the progress of the continuous effect is not influenced by the image of the type notification effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the message image displayed during the continuous effect.

  Preferably, the continuous effect execution means executes continuous effect even after the type notification effect is performed during continuous effect that allows execution of the type notification effect.

  According to this configuration, the continuous effect is performed even after the type notification effect is performed during the continuous effect. Therefore, the processing can be simplified as compared with the case where the continuous effect is ended depending on whether the type notification effect is performed. As a result, the processing load can be prevented from increasing. Also, by executing the continuous rendition even after the type notification rendition is performed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience that the connection of the rendition is not understood because the continuous rendition is not performed.

  Preferably, when the type notification effect is performed at a first timing after the type notification effect is performed during the continuous effect, the continuous effect execution means performs a second operation subsequent to the first timing. Execute continuous rendition for a longer time than when performed at timing.

  According to this configuration, even when the type notification effect is executed at a relatively early timing, it is possible to prevent the time until the end of the continuous effect being notified being shortened, and the end of the continuous effect is notified It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect up to being played.

  Preferably, the continuous effect performed by the continuous effect executing means executes an effect having contents leading to the end from the execution of the winning suggestion effect to the notification of the end of the continuous effect. Includes continuous rendition.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of interest of the player for the content of the continuous effect after the winning suggestion effect is performed.

  Preferably, when the stop control means is elected to the special combination and is also elected to a predetermined combination of the plurality of combinations, the predetermined combination is given priority over a symbol corresponding to the special combination. The corresponding symbol is stopped at a predetermined line, and the type notification means is not after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the continuous effect, and has not won the predetermined role, and the operation to the stop operation means Depending on the mode, when it is a specific gaming situation where it is possible to stop the symbol corresponding to the winning special combination, the type notification effect is executed together with the continuous effect being executed.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to execute the type notification effect when it is possible to stop the symbol corresponding to the winning special combination depending on the operation mode to the stop operation means. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the symbol corresponding to the special part can not be stopped even though the operation to the stop operation means is properly performed when the type notification effect is executed.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is an expanded view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination of components, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a sub control part process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an effect setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the various tables referred in the lottery in an effect setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process for performing continuous rendition. It is a figure for explaining an example of classification information production execution processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a bonus determination screen process. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display in a 2nd continuous presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which displays the presentation according to the progress degree of the game in 2nd continuous presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display in a 1st continuous presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display when type alerting | reporting production is performed during the 1st continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which displays the presentation according to the progress degree of the game in 1st continuous presentation. FIG. 18 is a diagram for describing a display example in the first continuous effect X. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which displays the presentation according to the progress degree of the game among 1st continuous presentation X, and a kind alerting | reporting production | presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the 1st aspect and 2nd aspect of classification alerting | reporting effect.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as gaming media will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such slot machines, and does not use a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium, or internally using a gaming medium (value of tangible articles such as medals) It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

<Example of slot machine configuration>
The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-like housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached openably and closably at one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and released from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game arcade manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, it is possible to visually recognize the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 a state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display portion 13 is a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the left variable display row 10L configured of the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. In the state in which the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, each of the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can display symbols stopped on the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage. For this reason, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower side of the left variable display row 10L, the lower side of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower side of the right variable display row 10R is set There is. In the display window 7, a pay line NL is drawn.

  A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 performs effects by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further, above and on the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , And lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, a notification indicator 60, and an advantage period notification lamp 80 are disposed. The credit display 45 displays credits, which are the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set at 50.

  The payout indicator 46 displays the number of medals (game media) paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that enables specification of at least one of the setting values 1 to 6 and is information that suggests the setting value being set. The indicator 60 for notification is a display for notifying of predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pushing order, etc .; hereinafter, also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) which is advantageous for the player It is The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be accepted.

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. In addition, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, is lit in the advantageous period, and is turned off in the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

  Below the display window 7 of the front door 5, various operation units are provided. The operation unit includes the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the effect operation unit 81, the start switch 19, the settlement switch 23, the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), A medal insertion slot 25 is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using a credit. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number refers to the maximum number (in this embodiment, set to “3”) in which the bet number can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game).

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation related to an effect. The operation related to the effect includes an operation for executing and developing the effect, an operation for selecting the effect mode and the character, and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu state and setting history and the like displaying the game history and the like. It includes an operation to shift to the state. The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of a symbol. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the number of bets already set. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of a corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R and stopping variable display of symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert a medal.

  Below the various operation parts of the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, for example, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out a medal according to the occurrence of a winning combination and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. At the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds and the like according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the internal configuration of the chassis 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, at the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1, there is provided a reel unit 9 for accommodating the reels 11L to 11R side by side. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes a reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L-14R), and position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R (see FIG. 4. Hereinafter, both the position sensors 55L through 55R) Say)).

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed horizontally to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation axis thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are controlled to rotate and stop by being driven and controlled. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, photo interrupters. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, symbol No. 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being accommodated in the board case. In order to make it possible to easily distinguish the trace of the control case etc. housed in the circuit board case, the control case can not contact the control board unless some members are broken, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

  Below the reel unit 9, a hopper unit 43 is provided. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

  The hopper container 42 is a container for storing the medals received from the medal insertion slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor which is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medal stored in the hopper container 42 is in the full tank state where the predetermined amount has been reached.

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor which is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is configured of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout port 39 via the medal chute 47 provided on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 5.

  On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 1 is disposed. In the power supply unit 49, a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56 are disposed.

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches the presence or absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting the switching operation of the setting value during the setting change process capable of changing the setting value. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for releasing an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is opened. Therefore, basically, only the game arcade manager can operate.

  The setting value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the setting value is a value for specifying a winning probability of winning the combination determined in advance in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the probability of winning the winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability corresponding to the set value set. That is, when the set values that are set are different, there are cases where the winning probability of winning in the part drawing is different even if the part combination is the same. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during execution of the game a predetermined number of times differs according to the set value set, and as a result, the payout rates can be made different. Therefore, the setting value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and can also be said to be a value for specifying the payout rate. As the setting values, for example, 1 to 6 (in the present embodiment, four stages of setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) having different winning probabilities are provided, and setting value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be provided in six stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by switching on the setting change process by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the game arcade manager.

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example, 5 to 6 to 1 to 2) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. The setting value is displayed on the payout display 46 during the setting change process. In the setting change process, after the operation on the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF to store the setting value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like to be described later is performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

  A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate, and the regular medals are stored on the side of the first flow path 40 for storing in the hopper container 42. While guiding, the non-regular medal has a structure guiding to the side of the second channel 44 for discharging it to the outside.

  In addition, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medal to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, at the time of reaching the credit upper limit, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects the medals guided to the first flow path 40 among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 when the front door 5 is closed. On the other hand, the medal guided to the second flow path 44 side is discharged from the medal payout opening 39 through the medal chute 47.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, etc. Actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a pattern of "7" in red as "R7", a pattern of "7" in green as "G7", a pattern of "BAR" as "BR", a pattern of "bell" as "BE", and "RP" The patterns of "Replay" are arranged. A plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they can be distinguished from other patterns, and any pattern such as a pattern, a symbol, or a numeral may be used. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are comprised by the pattern whose appearance is similar, these are collectively called "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also configured by patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "T".

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end corresponding to symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area the symbol is in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

  In the case of this embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the circumferential surface of each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol numbers 19 → 18 → 17 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... It can be done.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the prescribed number necessary for the start of one game (set to "3" in this embodiment) when the medal insertion to the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 etc. is operated. By setting the number of bets for the minute, it becomes possible to start rotation, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display symbols, and one game is started. The prescribed number is not limited to the one set to “3”, but may be one set to “3” or more, or one set to less than “3”, and the game being controlled Different values (for example, “3” other than “bonus”, “1” during “bonus”, etc.) may be set according to the state.

  After 1 game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and 1 game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. Do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined benefit to the player according to a symbol combination (display result) when rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. The predetermined benefits include, for example, transition of gaming state, automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, etc., medal payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of sheets, etc. is not.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

  The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which the sub CPU 71 that controls the effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates power for driving various electric components mounted in the slot machine 1 using power supplied from the outside. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each table, etc.).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 for storing a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 for temporarily storing data related to the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions to be performed and various functions realized by control of hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and switches (operation means) and sensors (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Perform processing on the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 or not. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected for a predetermined time or more by the insertion sensor 53, a full error detected that the hopper container 42 is full by the full tank sensor 58, and the hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal out error that has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include a closing sensor 53, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and a settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. , Reset processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a full tank sensor 58, and the like.

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, the advantage period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, on the main control board 63, a display consisting of a 7-segment LED is mounted. The main control board 63 is equipped with a display for displaying the ratio of staying in an advantageous period staying in an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus to the total number of payouts. . It should be noted that the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of features are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 etc.) It may be In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the character ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command can not be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling an effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to effects, etc. The effect control stored in the ROM 77 It has various functions implemented by executing a program and various functions implemented by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game And the like, and based on the result, drive control is performed on the devices connected to the sub control substrate 73 to produce effects. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps and LEDs, the effect operation unit 81, and the like shown in FIG.

  The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as upper, lower, left, and right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that urges the user to operate the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and performs control to execute or develop the predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. In addition, the sub CPU 71 can select any of a plurality of effect modes which are different in type of effect (character or background) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (during effect mode selection screen display) In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches, and the effect mode selected by operating the determination switch 81a is set.

  Further, when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the determination switch 81a, and the administrator menu screen is liquid crystal displayed. Display on the display 27. Further, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and promotes a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games and an operation to a specific button is generated according to the progress of the game) When the chance button effect or the like is not executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a game standby), the decision switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 Make it visible. The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switch in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Execute the process. The sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when executing a specific effect. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect in a specific layer, and the decision switch 81a is operated, whereby the player menu screen in the player menu state in a layer having higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image of. While the player menu screen is displayed, the specific effect in the specific layer may be continuously performed, or the specific effect in the specific layer may be temporarily ended.

  In the case where the specific effect is continuously executed in the specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect for prompting the user to operate the specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by the operation of the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen is displayed even when the determination switch 81a is operated, when the effect is a chance button effect to urge the operation to a specific button You may not do. By doing this, it is possible to prevent in advance the chance button effect from being developed to the next stage by the operation of the determination switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different from each other, the switch for developing the chance button effect in the player menu screen is operated. It is possible to prevent the intention from being developed without intention.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs game control processing for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control process.

(Betting count setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set at the time of winning a replay role. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation start can be started (effectively received) to effectively receive the operation on the start switch 19.

  Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set number of bets are paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving the operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process shifts to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received to shift to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the set bet number (the number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for the number of bets for one game can be specified also on the sub control board 73 side.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, the random number value for the combination lottery is extracted from the random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as the extracted value) A combination lottery is performed to draw a lottery as to whether or not one of a plurality of types of combinations will be won. With reference to FIG. 6, the type and role name of the role set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role and a small role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus with a high probability of winning a small combination. The re-play combination (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) is a combination for setting the aforementioned re-play flag when winning a prize. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the game is set to the specified number of games (this time) that will be started next (from now on) without newly using the player's own medals (or credits). It is a role of automatically setting the corresponding bet number as the bet number of the next game. The small role is a role accompanied by the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As the bonus combination, combination names "RBB1", "RBB2", "RBB3" and "RBB4" are provided. In the symbol combinations of "RBB1" and "RBB2", combinations of three "R7" and three "G7" are defined. Moreover, the combination which consists of "R7" and "G7" is defined in the symbol combination of "RBB3" "RBB4", respectively. Each of “RBB1” to “RBB4” ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number described in the remarks column of FIG.

  The role names “RPC” “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided as replay players. The symbol combination of "RPC" defines three combinations of "RP". The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “RTT1” to “RTT9”, respectively. When the symbol combination “RTT1” to “RTT9” is stopped at the pay line NL, the “T” symbol may be stopped at the lower, middle, and upper portions of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the “T” symbol appears in appearance Are aligned diagonally. In addition, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are roles that trigger to control to the advantageous RT, they are also referred to as promotion replay.

  As the small role, role names “BE” “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BE", a combination of three "BE" is defined. The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, respectively. In the game state (except "in bonus") in which the prescribed number is set to "3", "BE" is a prize when the pressing order is correct and nine medals are paid out. In the "bonus in progress" in which is set to "2", 12 medals are paid out regardless of the order of pressing and 12 medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA12” are awarded when the pressing order is incorrect (failed) and can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and one medal is paid out. When "CH" is won, one medal is paid out. In addition, “CH” is a role serving as a trigger of the advantageous period lottery whether or not to control to the advantageous period.

  In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups configured from predetermined combinations of the combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination group and the combination of components in the present embodiment will be described.

  As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, “RBB1” to “RBB8” are provided. Among these, “RBB1” to “RBB4” are winning combination groups each including one bonus combination. On the other hand, “RBB5” to “RBB8” are winning combination groups each including one bonus combination and a small combination CH.

  As a winning combination group of re-playing roles, "normal rep" and "promotion lip" are provided. "Normal repeat" is a winning combination group consisting of only "RPC". On the other hand, “promotion lip” is a winning combination group including “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As the winning combination group of the small winning combination, "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" and "one sheet" are provided. In addition to "BE", "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" include two or more types of roles among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" and include roles that are different combinations with each other It is a winning combination group constituted by. The “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are also collectively referred to as a “push order bell”. The "one-sheet combination" is a combination of winning combinations comprising "CH".

  Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, the determination value related to the winning probability in the role lottery is determined in accordance with the winning combination group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value set.

  The game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include "initial RT", "normal RT", "favorable RT", "RBB internal winning state" in which "RBB" is won, and the type of bonus combination. "RBB" (bonus) etc. are provided. The “initial RT”, the “normal RT”, and the “favorable RT” are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, “RBB1” to “RBB8” are targets for the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. The determination value is set such that the winning combination group including the bonus combination will be elected with the uniform probability shown in FIG. 7 regardless of the set value. It should be noted that the determination values of the winning combination group including the bonus combination have different determination values depending on the set values (hereinafter referred to as setting differences are provided), and the set values become higher as the set values become higher. In the case of setting value 1, for example, the probability of winning is as shown in FIG. 7, and as the setting value becomes higher, the probability of winning increases, and when it is setting value 6, the probability of winning becomes highest. It may be defined. More specifically, while “RBB” can be won alone, “RBB1” to “RBB4” are provided with setting differences, while “RBB” can be won at the same time as other roles “RBB5” to The “RBB 8” may be set so that no setting difference is provided. Further, any of “RBB1” to “RBB4” and “RBB5” to “RBB8” may be defined to have a setting difference, and “RBB1” to “RBB4” It may be determined that a part or a part of “RBB5” to “RBB8” is provided with a setting difference.

  Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-playing role, “normally rep” is a target of the lottery in the normal gaming state and “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability during “advantage RT” is 1 / 1.7. The determination value is set such that the probability of winning in other states (for example, “normal RT”) is 1⁄8. In addition, the “promotion lip” is a target of the role lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the probability of winning of 1/20 will be obtained. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the replay role is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored such that the probability of winning in either the normal rep or the promotion rep is “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“favorable RT”. For this reason, in the general gaming state, "advantage RT" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the replay role is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are targets of the role lottery in the normal gaming state, the "RBB internal winning state", and the "RBB". The probability of winning in any of the “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” in the ordinary gaming state is 1⁄5, and the “right correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are respectively elected The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probability is the same. In "RBB", determination values are determined such that all of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are elected with an almost 1/1 probability. “RBB” is advantageous to the player because the probability of winning in “BE” is improved as compared with the normal gaming state and the like.

  The "one-sheet combination" is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state". The probability of winning a "one-piece winning combination" in the ordinary gaming state etc. is determined regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning 1/50 is established regardless of any set value, regardless of the set value. It is done.

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (the judgment value corresponding to the set value set) of the winning combination group targeted for the character lottery in the current gaming state is read out and a value obtained by subtracting it from the extraction value (update the extraction value) Performs a determination process to determine whether or not the value is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), the process for determining the next winning combination group is performed Repeat the cycle.

  If it is determined in the determination processing for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination groups Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery for the winning combination is finished. Therefore, the probability of winning in the winning combination group is “judged value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the judgment value read out in the role lottery, the easier it to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high probability of winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination processing has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, "missing" not winning any winning combination group It is determined that

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups is not selected and it is determined to be "disappearance", the combination lottery ends , Transition to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub control board 73 a winning combination command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination in the winning combination is performed. For example, when one of "RBB1" to "RBB8" is won, a winning combination command capable of specifying the type of winning combination among the winning combinations including "RBB" is output, and "normally When the player wins "Promotion Lip", it outputs a winning combination command that can specify that one of the re-playing roles has been won, and wins one of "Left correct bell 1" to "Right correct bell 4" When it is selected, a winning combination command capable of specifying the winning in the push order bell is outputted, and when winning in the "one sheet winning combination", a winning combination command capable of specifying the winning in CH is outputted. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantage period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, the process concerning the advantageous period is performed. In this embodiment, in the normal period, it becomes possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery related to AT gaming can be executed and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for performing AT gaming. While CZ is a period during which the payout rate during CZ does not exceed 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a non-detached period during the advantageous period), AT results that AT gaming is performed and the advantageous RT can be maintained And a period during which the payout rate in the AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ. Further, during CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period controllable by the AT. Further, the AT during the advantageous period can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  The predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the part lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “one sheet winning” winning, a condition that is satisfied by the “RBB” winning, and the like. Further, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by a "one-sheet combination" winning, a condition that is satisfied by an "RBB" winning, and the like. The CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition may be completely the same condition, may be completely different conditions, and may include common conditions.

  The condition for ending the advantageous period during CZ is satisfied by at least executing the AT non-win notification and the notification of the advantageous operation mode at the time of the “push order bell” winning, or by being controlled to “RBB”. On the other hand, the condition for ending the advantage period in the AT controlled from CZ to AT is, as described later, the remaining AT game number counter becomes 0, the AT ends, and the AT game number is added to the AT. It does not hold (continuation condition is not satisfied), or it is satisfied by becoming an advantageous period counter = 1500 mentioned later. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period in CZ and the conditions for ending the advantageous period in AT are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. The conditions for ending the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment, and may be conditions that can be satisfied by other specific events.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period can be established (for example, a winning combination is won). When it is a condition that can be established, an effect is performed that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments blink.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period can be established (for example, a winning combination is won). When it is a condition that can be established, an effect is performed that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments blink.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 can possibly satisfy the conditions. A specifiable condition related command is output to the sub control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility of being established for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantage period.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, informing process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 is executed in accordance with the result of the lottery for winning during AT among the advantageous period. For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win "BE" as described later. Of the seven segments, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment at the position corresponding to the upper case letter "L" of the alphabet (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side). Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are drive-controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement is started after rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process is performed to start rotation of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, it is possible to delay the timing for starting to rotate the reels 11L to 11R in the current game until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state in which the stop operation can be performed is enabled, and the state (activation) in which the operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received.

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in the state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols are arranged within a predetermined retractable range from the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn to the pay line NL and the reel is stopped. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbol points, and it is possible to stop the symbols arranged from the symbol on the pay line NL to the 4 symbol points on the pay line NL when the stop switch is operated. Become.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, if it is possible to pull in the symbol constituting the winning combination on the pay line NL within the pull-in possible range, the symbol is drawn in on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not won will not be stopped on the pay line NL.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, “when any of the winning combinations is won, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the retractable range. ". Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning combination group", the "winning combination" corresponds in detail to any combination constituting the winning "winning combination group". It becomes a thing.

  In the reel stop process, although symbols in the retractable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, symbols out of the retractable range can not be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, even for a combination in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, the winning line if the operation timing does not match even if winning in the combination lottery. There is a case where the player can not pull in the symbols that make up the combination on the NL but loses the combination (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols making up the “bonus part” include portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Also, with respect to the symbols constituting the other "bonus combination", there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range on at least one reel. For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to pull in the symbols constituting the bonus combination on the pay line, and there is a possibility of dropping it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, although reel control is performed to pull in the bonus combination that has been won within the pull-in possible range, it is not possible to win any combination. Will occur. In addition, about "RBB1"-"RBB8" which is a "bonus part", when it is not possible to win a prize in the winning game, respectively, it is controlled to the RBB internal winning state and the bonus is held until the bonus part is won. A process of carrying over the winning flag of the part is performed. In addition, “R7” and “G7” are arranged so as not to be within the retractable range in each of the reels 11L to 11R. For this reason, even when any of "RBB1" to "RBB4" is won, in a state where it is not possible to specify which kind of "RBB" has been won, an intention is won by intention. The combination of the symbols that make up the “RBB” can not be drawn into the pay line.

  The symbols "RP" constituting "RPC" included in the "normal lip" are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. In addition, the symbols that make up "RTT1" to "RTT9" included in the "promotion lip" have portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel, but when "promotion lip" is won, "RTT1" ~ Win on all of "RTT 9". As a result, when the player has won the "promotion lip", one of the "RTT1" to "RTT9" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  The symbols ("R7" and "MD") that constitute "CH" included in "one sheet" of the small role, as shown in Fig. 3, have a location that is not within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel Do. For this reason, even if the "one-piece winning combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting "CH" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line, and it may be dropped. .

  Further, in the reel stop processing, when winning in a plurality of types of winnings, depending on the type of winning winnings (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operating mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. An object to be drawn in priority is predetermined.

  Here, the reel stop processing when one of “left correct bell 1” to “right right bell 4” is won will be described. When one of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, it is determined that an object to be preferentially drawn in is different according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. Further, the first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (the first stop of the left reel 11L) is performed when “right correct bell 1” is won, “BE” has priority over the other roles. It is determined to draw in. Since the symbol "BE" constituting "BE" is arranged within the retractable range, a drop of "BE" does not occur. Therefore, when the player has won the "left correct bell 1", the reel control is performed so that the player always wins "BE" when the first left stop is made.

  On the other hand, when "right correct bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the first stop of the middle or right reel 11M or 11R), the simultaneous win is over "BE". It is determined that priority is given to ATA1 or ATA4. The symbols “R7”, “T1” and “T2” constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. 3 There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to pull in the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” to the pay line, and even if winning “left correct bell 1”, any role is made to win There are cases where you can not do it.

  In addition, even when “left correct bell 2” to “left correct bell 4” are selected, “BE” can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when it is middle or right first stop The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win a prize. Similarly, when "Middle Correct Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Bell 4" are selected, "BE" can always be won when the first stop is in the middle, but when the left or right the first stop, either combination The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win any prizes, and must always win the prize “BE” when the first right stop is made even when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won. The reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations when the left or middle first stop is performed. In addition, when all “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” have been won (for example, in “RBB”, etc.), “BE must be always“ BE ”regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Reel control is performed to win a prize.

  When one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is selected, the pressing order for winning "BE" is also called a correct procedure. When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is elected, any one of the roles that can not be operated in the correct procedure and which is elected among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is not won among the “off” symbol combinations, the specification does not stop on the pay line Reel control is performed to pull the "off" symbol combination (bell spill) onto the pay line. A particular "off" symbol combination involves a transition to "normal RT" upon stopping on payline NL at "early RT" or "favorable RT". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see Figure 7).

  Also, in the reel stop process when the player is elected as a re-playing role or a small winning combination in a state where the bonus combination is carried over (RBB internal winning state), priority is given to the re-playing role or small winning combination over the bonus combination. It is set to draw in on the line.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel, the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle), etc. Output. As a result, the sub control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can perform corresponding effects. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome judgment processing of S500.

(Result judgment processing)
In the outcome judgment processing of S500, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when the small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed to pay out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or to add a credit. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals awarded to the player by medal payout or credit addition is output. As a result, the number of medals awarded to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the side of the sub control board 73 as well. Further, when the re-playing combination is won, processing for setting a re-playing flag is executed. In the outcome judgment processing, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thereby, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome judgment processing, according to the result of the game, the stay ratio of favored period and the feature ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. When the outcome judgment processing ends, the processing shifts to the gaming state setting processing of S600.

(Playing state setting process)
In the gaming state setting process of S600, a gaming state flag capable of specifying the gaming state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game or the like. The gaming state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the gaming state currently controlled based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying “normal RT” when the normal shift outcome is stopped on the pay line NL in “initial RT” or “favored RT”. Further, in the gaming state setting process, when winning in “RTT1” to “RTT9” which is promotion replay in “normal RT”, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “advantage RT” is set.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify the “RBB internal winning state” when the player does not win a game winning “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “favored RT”. Set the game state flag. In addition, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RBB” when winning “RBB”. In the gaming state setting process, the number of payouts during “RBB1” and “RBB2” is counted, and a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” is set when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” when being initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8A, the transition of the gaming state will be described. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT of the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the gaming state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, while "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), there is no AT game in which an advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of "push order bell" win. For this reason, the pushing order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, the normal transition appearance is stopped, and the normal control is performed at RT.

  In the normal RT, when the "promotion replay" is won and the "promotion replay" is won, the advantageous RT is controlled. However, since the odor is not in the AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, as a result of the "push order bell" being won with a relatively high probability, the normal transition appearance is stopped at a relatively early timing. It will be controlled to "normal RT". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game will be played at the normal RT.

  Further, even if the player wins the "RBB" during the normal RT or the like, it is not possible to achieve a prize unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when it is not possible to achieve a prize in the game in which the "RBB" is won, it is controlled to the "RBB internal winning state".

  When winning in "RBB", it is controlled to "RBB". In the RBB, as a result of winning all “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” with high probability, “BE” can be won regardless of the operation mode, so medals are efficiently obtained. it can. When the number of paid-out sheets exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended and the initial RT is controlled.

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT of the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the “BE” is for notification when the “push order bell” is won during the “normal RT” and the “favorable RT”. The notification is given by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to win "BE" surely as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition appearance, it is also possible to prevent a fall from "advantage RT" to "normal RT", and it is advantageous to keep the ratio of winning and winning "replay role" increased. You can play the game in the state. In addition, CZ in the advantageous period is ended by notifying an advantageous operation mode at the time of "push order bell" winning after the game is performed a predetermined number of times or being controlled to "RBB".

  Also, after the RBB won in the AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so that the AT is in progress again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled to "advantageous RT". The period during which the “initial RT” and “normal RT” are controlled until the “favorable RT” is controlled after the RBB won during AT is in the preparation phase until the “favorable RT” is controlled. It is also referred to as a preparation period. In addition, when winning in "pushing order bell" during "initial RT" controlled after the RBB won in AT is finished, winning "bell" in order to be able to shift to "normal RT" There is no notification of the advantageous operation mode for causing the control.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteeable game number that can be controlled to the CZ of the advantageous period based on the winning lot or the result of the game, etc., the AT of the advantageous period The remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of games as a controlled period, and the advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games executed after the advantageous period is started are set. The CZ game number counter, the remaining AT game number counter, and the advantage period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 determines whether the present is an advantageous period or a normal period based on the advantageous period counter, sets the CZ flag when CZ is in the advantageous period, and sets the AT flag when AT is in progress. To identify whether it is in CZ or AT. The CZ flag and the AT flag are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. In the following, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is established in the game this time, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (CZ in the advantageous period), and CZ at the start of the advantageous period Execute a CZ transition lottery that determines the minimum number of guaranteed games that can be controlled (ie, the CZ advantage). When the minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed, it is informed whether AT is won or not. For this reason, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery for determining the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed game number.

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is defined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in the normal period, it is determined to be "not elected" at a 50% rate, and it is determined to be controlled at 50% rate to the CZ. Ru. In addition, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning "one sheet", it is decided to be any of "10", "15", and "20" at a ratio of 15%, 15% and 20% as the minimum guarantee game number of CZ. Be done. In accordance with which CZ transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be different as the advantage of CZ (advantage period). Even during the normal period, during the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus, the CZ transfer lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transfer lottery condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined that the CZ is to be controlled, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum number of guaranteed games determined by the CZ transfer lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and the CZ flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), control is made to CZ of the normal period to the advantageous period.

  The CZ transition lottery is collectively performed using an extraction value extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the CZ transfer lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The CZ transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for the CZ transfer lottery is separately It may be extracted and the CZ transfer lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is being performed is performed by lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. In addition, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled to the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is executed, and the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by one. In this embodiment, an example is described in which CZ end determination is performed by subtracting the CZ game number counter for each game and reaching 0 (subtraction method). However, for CZ end determination, subtraction is performed. The method is not limited to the method, and for example, the CZ game number counter is incremented by one for each game, and this is performed depending on whether the count value has reached a predetermined value (the minimum guaranteed number of CZ games) (addition method) It is also good. Similarly, although the subtraction method is illustrated in the present embodiment for the termination determination of the AT, the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination determination of the AT may be performed by the addition method. Further, in the present embodiment, the advantage period counter is incremented by one for each game, and the end of the advantage period is determined by whether the count value reaches a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of advantage period) (addition method) Although an example of making a determination will be described, for determination of the end of the advantage period, a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of advantage period) is set in the advantage period counter at the start of the advantage period, and the value of the advantage period counter It may be performed depending on whether or not 0 is reached by subtraction.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is established in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is established, the AT transition lottery for determining whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games which is a period controlled by the AT Do. The AT transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is defined such that the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in CZ, it is decided as "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to control to AT at a rate of 90%. Ru. Further, in the case of controlling to AT by winning "one-sheet combination", the number of AT games is determined as one of "50", "100" and "150" at a ratio of 20%, 30% and 40%. Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to have different degrees of advantage as AT (different AT winning probability).

  The AT transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the CZ transition lottery. For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The AT transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the AT transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as the AT transition lottery is performed according to the result of the role lottery, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for AT transition lottery is separately It may be extracted and the AT transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter becomes “0” and the minimum guaranteed game count is consumed without being determined to be controlled by AT by AT transition lottery, AT non-win notification that AT is not won in the advantageous period setting process Perform AT non-winning notification processing to do. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “−−”, or an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning is output to the sub control board 73 Processing for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27. This makes it possible to notify the player of AT non-winning. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is established in CZ.

  When the advantage period is ended without being controlled by AT, although it is controlled during the advantage period, the advantage operation mode is informed when the "push bell" is won after the game for the minimum guarantee game number of CZ is played. Alternatively, the condition to end the advantageous period is established by being controlled by being elected (including the RBB elected to be shifted to the advantageous period) to “RBB”. When the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the CZ flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended as shown in FIG. Turn off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the AT transition lottery during CZ that AT is to be controlled, an AT winning notification process for performing AT winning notification to be controlled by the AT is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, next Control to AT from the game start timing of In the AT winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “77”, or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning can be output to the sub control board 73 Includes a process for displaying a message such as "AT winning" in the device 27. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is performed when the CZ minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for AT being won in the period until the CZ minimum guarantee game number is consumed.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is performed, the CZ is ended immediately, and the AT game number determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the remaining AT game number counter to control the AT. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is performed, the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by one every time one game is executed after control to “advantage RT” is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, “one-piece winning” winning etc.) is satisfied, an additional lottery is performed to add to the number of AT games. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during the AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the advantageous period including the AT is ended and controlled to the normal period. The condition for ending the advantageous period is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the remaining AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, the continuation condition is not satisfied, or the advantageous period counter = It is established when it becomes 1500. The continuation condition is satisfied when the number of AT games is not added during the finished AT. For example, in the completed AT, the continuation condition is satisfied when the predetermined additional lottery condition is not satisfied even once, or when the predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied but the winning lottery is not won even once. CZ stocked and controlled to CZ.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, even when the remaining AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, there is no addition of the AT game number in the AT. When it does (continuation condition is satisfied), it controls to CZ. In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of times of CZ is determined, and the CZ game number counter is set to control again to CZ. This makes it possible to compensate for the fact that the number of AT games has not been added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which gaming state is the next or subsequent game, the normal period, the value of the CZ (CZ game number counter of the advantageous period) And an AT (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter) in the advantageous period, etc., and outputs a status command capable of specifying, etc. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the main CPU 61 outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

<Sub control unit processing>
Next, the contents of processing executed by the sub CPU 71 will be described. When power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub CPU 71 performs sub control unit processing shown in FIG. In the sub control unit processing, first, at S01, it is determined whether the power is turned on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the output voltage from power supply unit 49 has become equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value. If it is determined in S01 that the power is turned on, predetermined startup processing such as security check or operation check of the liquid crystal display 27 is performed in S02. Thereafter, various processes are performed in S03.

  For various processes, for example, the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 is executed based on a command from the main control board 63, and the presence or absence and the type of effect execution are determined by random number lottery according to the progress of the game A lottery is performed, and effect control processing for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display 27, speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps, LEDs, etc. connected to the sub control board 73 based on the lottery result is included. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

  In the effect control process, for example, an effect of displaying an image of a “yellow balloon” of a color similar to that of a bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on a winning combination command capable of specifying the “pushing order bell”. As a result, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group which has won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode during AT is received, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Run. As a result, when any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it becomes possible to surely win "BE". In addition, during ART which is “at RT” and under AT, “BE” can be won even when one of “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, so the transition is usually made. It can be reliably prevented that the eyes stop and fall to "normal RT". In addition, the image which can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navi effect.

  As described above, in the advantageous period-related process of S300, the condition-related command is sub-controlled when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be established. It is output to the substrate 73. In the effect control process, when a condition related command capable of specifying that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be established in a normal period is received, a message such as “Opportunity!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Display In addition, based on the state command output at the end of one game, when specifying that it is CZ from the next game, control to CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as "CZ rush!" Report that it will be done.

  In the effect control process, during CZ during the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen in CZ and the number of remaining games in CZ specified from the state command, and, for example, a predetermined continuous effect Run. In addition, when the number of CZ games is taken into consideration and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the continuous effect is notified. In the effect control process, for example, when a command capable of specifying that the AT transition lottery condition is established is received, an AT winning notification effect may be executed to notify the possibility of winning the AT.

  Furthermore, the effect control process executes a prophetic effect to notify of the possibility of winning the “RBB” when the predetermined winning combination command of the winning combination commands corresponding to the result of the winning combination lottery is received. Including effect setting processing of FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the effect setting process. The effect setting process is executed every one game (for example, every time the start switch 19 is operated and the reel rotation is started).

  In the effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning combination command has been received in S10. The predetermined winning combination command is a winning combination command specifying a combination having a possibility of winning an RBB, and, for example, a winning combination command specifying one of “RBB1” to “RBB8”, “RBB” A winning combination command is specified which specifies a "one-sheet combination" including "CH" that can be simultaneously won.

  If it is not determined that the predetermined winning combination command has been received in S10, the effect setting process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S10 that the predetermined winning combination command has been received, a course (type) of a prognostic effect is drawn at S11. The course of the omen effect includes single game effect and continuous effect. The single game effect is an effect of notifying in a single game whether or not the “RBB” is won. As a single game effect, the 1st single game effect and the 2nd single game effect in which the contents of the effect differ are provided, respectively. The single game effect is not limited to this, and only one type may be provided, or three or more types may be provided.

  In the continuous performance, after advancing a predetermined effect (such as the effect of contents having story characteristics) over a plurality of games, it is determined whether or not the “RBB” is won by notifying the end of the effect. It is an effect to inform. The end of the rendition is the final conclusion in the flow of a predetermined rendition, and in the case of rendition having a story characteristic, means the final result in the story development. As continuous renditions, respectively, first series rendition and second series rendition of different systems having different contents of the rendition are provided. The execution time allocated from the start of the continuous effect (predetermined effect) to the notification of the end of the effect is set such that the first continuous effect is longer than the second continuous effect. . The type of continuous effect is not limited to this as long as it includes the first continuous effect.

  FIG. 11 is a view for explaining various tables referred to in the lottery in the effect setting process. The various tables shown in FIG. 11 are stored in predetermined areas of the ROM 77, respectively. FIG. 11A shows a precursor course lottery table to be referred to in the precursor course lottery. In the precursor course lottery table, a distribution ratio for determining the type of precursor effect is set for each type of winning combination group specified from the winning combination command. For example, for "one-sheet combination", the first single game effect is determined at a rate of 10%, the second single game effect is determined at a rate of 55%, and the first continuous effect is achieved at a rate of 5%. It is decided, and it is decided to the second continuous rendition at a rate of 30%. In addition, the distribution ratio at the time of winning the winning combination group winning “RBB” is “RBB 5” to “CH” winning simultaneously when “CH” is “RBB 1” to “RBB 4” not simultaneously winning. It is determined to be different from when it is "RBB8".

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), by determining the distribution rate, for example, the first single game effect and the first continuous effect are compared to the second single game effect and the second continuous effect, as described above. The distribution ratio is determined such that the ratio at the time of winning the “RBB” is determined at a higher rate than at the time of winning the “one sheet winning combination”. For this reason, the sense of expectation for the “RBB” winning can be enhanced when the first single game effect is executed than when the second single game effect is executed. Further, the sense of expectation for the “RBB” winning can be enhanced when the first continuous effect is performed than when the second continuous effect is performed.

  Also, the distribution effect is determined so that the continuous effect is determined at a higher rate at the time of “RBB” winning than at the time of the “one sheet winning” winning as compared to the single game effect. It is fixed. For this reason, the sense of expectation for the “RBB” winning can be enhanced when the continuous effect is executed than when the single game effect is executed.

  Furthermore, even if the first continuous effect is “RBB” winning, it is the one when “RBB 5” to “RBB 8” winning when compared to the time “RBB 1” to “RBB 4” winning. Is determined at a high rate. Therefore, when “RBB 5” to “RBB 8” are selected, the execution time allocated from when the continuous effect (predetermined effect) is started to when the end of the effect is notified is set longer than the second continuous effect. The rate at which the first continuous effect is performed increases. As a result, when “RBB 5” to “RBB 8” are selected, continuous rendition is easily performed over a long time, and it is possible to increase the ratio of securing time for improving the interest of the game by the rendition.

  Returning to FIG. 10, after performing the precursor course lottery in S11, it is determined in S12 whether or not it is determined to be the continuous effect in the precursor course lottery. When it is not determined that the continuous effect has been determined, that is, when the single game effect is determined, an effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not the single game effect is to be executed in S13. On the other hand, when it is determined in S12 that the continuous effect has been determined, a continuous effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not the continuous effect is to be executed in S14. In the lottery in each of S13 and S14, the effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (b) is referred to.

  In the effect execution lottery table, a distribution ratio for determining whether or not to execute the determined leading effect is defined for each type of winning combination group specified from the winning combination command. For example, for "one piece", it is determined to be executed at a rate of 50%, and is determined to be unsuccessful at a rate of 50%. Further, with regard to the combination of winning combinations for which the “RBB” is won, different distribution ratios are defined between “RBB 1” to “RBB 4” and “RBB 5” to “RBB 8”.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), since the distribution ratio is determined, for example, the indication effect is that when the “RBB” is won rather than when the “one sheet winning” is won. It runs at a high rate. For this reason, when the omen effect is executed, the sense of expectation for the “RBB” winning can be enhanced. In addition, even when the “RBB” is won, the omen effect is higher when “RBB 5” to “RBB 8” is won than when “RBB 1” to “RBB 4” is won. Run on a percentage basis. Therefore, when the “RBB 5” to “RBB 8” are won, it is possible to execute the progic effect at a higher rate than the time when the “RBB 1” to “RBB 4” are won. As a result, it is possible to increase the opportunity to improve the interest of the game by the omen effect. In the lottery in each of S13 and S14, although the example of referring to the common table shown in FIG. 11B is described, the present invention is not limited to this, depending on whether it is the lottery of S13 or the lottery of S14. Reference may be made to tables with different allocation ratios that determine the presence or absence of execution.

  Further, when it is determined to be continuous rendering as a pro-effect in S11 of FIG. 10, an example of performing lottery of whether or not to perform continuous rendering in accordance with the ratio shown in the table for performance execution lottery of FIG. Explained. However, when it is determined in S11 of FIG. 10 that the continuous effect is determined as the admonition effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that (100%) continuous effect is always performed in the lottery in S14, or It is also possible to always execute the continuous effects without performing the lottery in S14. In this case, in S11 of FIG. 10, even if a ratio determined to be the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect is lower than the ratio shown in FIG. Good.

  Further, in the precursor course lottery in S11 of FIG. 10, the effect of “no effect” may be selected at a predetermined ratio. For example, the first single game effect in the aura of FIG. 11 (a) may be an effect such as “no effect”. Whether the first single game effect or the second single game effect is determined, the effect execution lottery is performed in S13 of FIG. 10, and as a result, when it is determined to execute, the determined first One single game effect or the second single game effect may be executed. When the first single game effect is executed, an effect that no effect is executed is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in S15 after performing the lottery in S13 or S14, when it is determined to execute the admonition effect, the process for performing the admonition effect determined in S11 is performed and the effect setting process is performed. finish. As a result, the determined precursor effect is started from a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, a rare combination suggestion effect that indicates that the player has won the rare role in the determined game is executed, and a prognostic effect determined in the next game is started. In addition, the timing to start the omen effect is not limited to this, and may be started from the determined game, or may be started after digesting the number of games determined by the lottery. Good. If it is determined in the lottery in S13 or S14 that the prognostic effect is not to be executed, the effect setting process is ended without setting the effect.

  As a single game effect, for example, after a predetermined character is operated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in a predetermined mode during one game, when “RBB” is won, a message such as “I did it!” Is displayed. On the other hand, when "RBB" is not won, an effect of displaying a message such as "Sorry!" Is performed. In the first single game effect and the second single game effect, the displayed character, the mode of operation display, the content of the message, and the like are set to be different.

  As a continuous effect, after advancing an effect having a story character using a character over a plurality of times (for example, three times) of games, it is informed whether or not "RBB" is won by the end of the effect. A presentation is performed. In the continuous effect, the contents of the effect to be executed corresponding to the progress degree of the game are predetermined. The degree of progress of the game is, for example, how many games have been played since the start of the continuous effect, how many times the bet switch of the game has been operated or medals inserted, how many times the start switch or stop switch of the game has been operated, etc. Identified by During the continuous performance, it is switched to a predetermined performance according to the degree of progress of the game and executed.

  It is determined that the characters to be displayed, the story until the end is notified, etc. are different between the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. In addition, during the first continuous effect of the continuous effects, at a predetermined timing until the end of the continuous effect is notified, a winning suggestion effect is suggested that suggests that "RBB" has been elected. In other words, it can be said that the winning suggestion effect is an effect that allows the player to specify that the transition to a state advantageous to the player is determined. In addition, after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect, a type notification effect that notifies the type of the "RBB" when it is possible to win the winning "RBB" Run. On the other hand, in the second continuous effect, the effect corresponding to the type notification effect is not executed until the end is notified. In this manner, during the first continuous rendition, when “RBB” is won, the winning suggestion effect is executed, and after the winning suggestion effect, the type notification effect is executed in parallel with the first continuous remark. obtain. For this reason, even if the execution time allocated from the start of the continuous effect to the notification of the end of the effect is determined so that the first continuous effect is longer than the second continuous effect, For example, the motivation for the player to perform the bonus detection procedure can be reduced during the effect, and the player can be made to pay attention to the first continuous effect. Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-14, the process performed in relation to each of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the process for executing the continuous effect. FIG. 12A shows the process during the first continuous effect for executing the first continuous effect. The first continuous effect processing is repeatedly performed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the first continuous effect. In the first continuous effect processing, first, at S20, it is determined whether or not the victory flag is turned on. The victory flag is information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 when it is suggested or notified that "RBB" has been won during continuous rendering. During the first continuous performance, the winning flag is set to the on state when the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing before the end of the first continuous effect is notified.

  In S20, when it is not determined that the victory flag is on, the first continuous effect setting process is executed in S23, and the first continuous effect in-process process is ended. In the first continuous effect setting process, the next (next scene) effect in the first continuous effect is set when it is time to switch to an effect according to the progress degree of the game. Thereby, the first continuous effect can be advanced according to the progress degree of the game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect and the victory flag is on in S20, the ramp portions 33L and 33M are performed in a manner accompanied by the winning suggestion effect being executed in S21. , 33R etc. and various lamps and sound processing for controlling the speakers 31L, 31R. For example, various lamps are turned on in a rainbow manner, and sound effects such as "Queen!" Are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  In S22, the type notification effect permission flag permitting the execution of the type notification effect is set to ON, and the process proceeds to S23. The type notification effect permission flag is information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75. When the type notification effect permission flag is set to on during the first continuous effect, the type notification effect execution process shown in FIG. 13 is performed. Thereby, after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect, the type notification effect can be executed.

  In the type notification effect execution process in FIG. 13, first, in S40, it is determined whether or not the bonus symbols constituting the winning RBB (bonus) can be aligned on the pay line NL (specific gaming status) . The specific game situation in which the bonus symbols constituting the winning RBB are aligned on the pay line NL is selected as a small part or a re-play part that is drawn onto the pay line NL in preference to the bonus part in reel control. It is a non-playing game, and also refers to a situation where a bonus symbol can be drawn onto the pay line NL to make a RBB prize depending on the operation timing to the stop switches 21L to 21R in the game.

  When it is determined in S40 that it is determined that the game is in a specific gaming condition in which the bonus symbols can be arranged, a type notification effect is executed in S41, and the process proceeds to S43. As a result, the type notification effect is performed during the first continuous effect performed in S23. As a result, during the first continuous rendition, the player can grasp the type of the RBB that has been won. On the other hand, when it is not determined in S40 that it is determined that the specific gaming situation is such that the bonus symbols can be aligned, the process proceeds to S43 without executing the type notification effect in S42.

  The image of the type notification effect executed in S41 is drawn on a layer having a higher priority than the image of the first continuous effect executed in S23 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The sub CPU 71 outputs to the liquid crystal display 27 information capable of specifying an image to be displayed and a layer / display position for each image according to the progress of the game, and the layer on which the image is drawn is based on the priority of the layer. The superimposed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment draws the image of the type notification effect in a layer having a higher priority than the layer in which the image of the first continuous effect is drawn, in order to make the image of the type notification effect reliably visible. To be displayed. Further, during the first continuous rendition, a message image such as a serif may be displayed on a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 27 according to the progress of the rendition. Taking this point into consideration, the image of the type notification effect performed in S41 is determined to be displayed in an area other than the predetermined area where the message image is displayed during the first continuous effect. As a result, even if the type notification effect is executed regardless of the progress of the continuous effect, the message image can be surely viewed.

  In S43, it is determined whether the winning RBB has won. If it is not determined that the RBB has won, the process proceeds to S40. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RBB has won, the bonus introduction movie associated with the RBB winning is set in S44, and the type notification effect execution process is ended. The bonus introductory movie is a moving image effect that is determined according to the bonus that has won, and notifies that the bonus is won.

  Referring back to FIG. 12, FIG. 12 (b) shows the process during the second continuous effect for executing the second continuous effect. The second continuous rendering process is repeatedly performed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the second continuous rendering. In the second continuous effect processing, first, at S30, it is determined whether or not the victory flag is turned on. During the second continuous effect, the victory flag is set to the on state when the end of the second continuous effect is notified.

  In S30, when it is not determined that the victory flag is on, the second continuous effect setting process is executed in S33, and the second continuous effect in progress process is ended. In the second continuous effect setting process, the next (next scene) effect in the second continuous effect is set when it is time to switch to an effect according to the degree of progress of the game. Thereby, the second continuous effect can be advanced according to the progress degree of the game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the victory flag is turned on in S30 when the ending during the second continuous rendition is notified, the lamp parts 33L, 33M, 33R, etc. in the mode accompanying the notification of the ending in S31. It performs various lamp / sound processing to control the lamps and the speakers 31L and 31R. For example, while making various lamps light so as to be in the form of an animal pattern, sound effects such as "Pikein!" Are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  In S32, a transition permission flag for permitting transition to the bonus determination screen is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to S33. The bonus confirmation screen is an effect different from the continuous effect, has no story, and is an effect for notifying that the bonus winning is determined. The migration permission flag is information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75. When the transition permission flag is set to ON and the second continuous effect ends, the bonus determination screen processing shown in FIG. 14 is performed. The second continuous effect being executed in S33 ends, for example, when the bet number for starting the next game is set after the final game of the continuous effect is finished. The bonus determination screen process shown in FIG. 14 is executed from the start of the display of the bonus determination screen to the bonus winning.

  In the bonus setting screen processing, first, in S50, only at the first time when the bonus setting screen display is started, the lamps such as the lamp parts 33L, 33M, 33R and the speakers 31L, 31R are controlled in the mode accompanying the display start of the bonus setting screen. Perform various lamps and sound processing. In addition, in S51, the bonus determination screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. For example, various lamps are controlled to blink in a plurality of colors, and sound effects such as "Bakeen!" Are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not the bonus symbols constituting the winning RBB (bonus) can be aligned on the pay line NL (specific gaming situation). When it is determined in S52 that it is determined that it is a specific gaming situation in which the bonus symbols can be aligned, a type notification effect is executed in S41, and the process proceeds to S55. As a result, the type notification effect is executed together with the bonus determination screen displayed in S51. As a result, when the bonus determination screen is displayed after the end of the second continuous effect, and the game is in the specific game condition, the player can grasp the type of the RBB that has been won. On the other hand, when it is not determined in S52 that the game condition is a specific gaming situation in which the bonus symbols are aligned, the process proceeds to S55 without executing the type notification effect in S54.

  In S55, it is determined whether the winning RBB has won. If it is not determined that the RBB has won, the process proceeds to S51. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RBB has won, the bonus introduction movie associated with the RBB winning at S56 is set as in S44 of FIG. 13, and the bonus setting screen processing is ended.

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Next, with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. 19, a display example, display timing and the like on the liquid crystal display 27 when the continuous effect of the precursor effects is executed will be specifically described. In FIGS. 15-19, although the example of a display of the liquid crystal display 27 is mainly demonstrated, while various lamps are controlled by the aspect corresponding to the display in the liquid crystal display 27 during continuous rendition, a predetermined sound effect is produced. And BGM are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  First, a display example of the second continuous effect and the like will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a display example in the second continuous effect. FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing the timing of displaying (starting) an effect corresponding to the progress degree of the game in the second continuous effect. FIG. 16 shows, from the upper stage, the number of games and the winning situation in the role lottery, and shows effects to be executed at the lowermost stage. In addition, the notations such as “1” “2” etc. of circled numbers in FIG. 15 correspond to the circled numbers “1” “2” etc. in FIG. 16, and, for example, FIG. “1 (circled number“ 1 ”)” is performed corresponding to the second G BET operation in FIG. 16, and FIGS. 15 (c) and 15 (d) indicate the start (second G) in FIG. 16. The operation of the start switch 19) to 3st (third stop operation) is shown to be performed. In the example shown in FIG. 16, when the RBB5 (RBB1 + CH) is won in the game indicated as the number of games 0, the rare role suggestive effect is executed in the won game, and the second game from the next game indicated as the number of games 1 Continuous production has been started.

  The second continuous effect is started when the bet number of the game (hereinafter referred to as the 1G) indicated as the number of games 1 is set. In the first G, the title of the second continuous rendition is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), a character A imitating a frog is displayed in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, and as the achievement condition above the character A, "Shine light with a light!" A message is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that an effect having a story development relating to whether or not the light can be illuminated is executed. In addition, below the achievement conditions, it is indicated that the expected value of the continuous effect to be started is two stars, and further, below the character A, a message for exciting the effect such as "I can not do it!" (Serif) is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 15 (a) is performed until the bet number of the game shown as the number of games 2 in FIG. 16 (hereinafter referred to as the second G) is set after the third stop operation in the first G is performed. .

  When the bet number for the second G is set, it is switched to the effect shown in FIG. Four star frames are displayed above the character A as shown in FIG. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated at 2G, two star frames from the left vibrate vertically and horizontally as shown in FIG. 15C, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 15D. As shown in, the two stars are shining. The effects shown in FIGS. 15 (c) to 15 (d) are shown as the number of games 3 in FIG. 16 after the third stop operation is performed at 2 G after the start switch 19 is operated at 2 G It is played until the number of bets for the game (hereinafter referred to as 3G) is set.

  When the bet number for the third G is set, the effect is switched to the effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (e), an effect is produced in which the remaining two star frames vibrate vertically and horizontally. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by feeling the expectation for the remaining stars to shine all. The effect shown in FIG. 15E is performed until the third stop operation at the third G after the bet number for the third G is set.

  When the third stop operation is performed at 3G, when the RBB is won, the effect is switched to the effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (f), the remaining two stars glow and display a message such as “Good!” (Following suggestion effect of winning), and as shown in FIG. 15 (g), “Success” and “Don't do it. By displaying a message such as “!”, An effect (wining end notification) of notifying the ending corresponding to the bonus winning is performed. In addition, during the second continuous rendition, the winning suggestion effect shown in FIG. 15 (f) is performed to set the victory flag on. The effects shown in FIG. 15 (f) to FIG. 15 (g) are for the number of bets for the game shown as the number of games 4 in FIG. 16 (hereinafter referred to as 4G) after the third stop operation is performed at 3G. It is done until it is set.

  When the bet number for the fourth G is set, the second continuous effect ends, and as shown in FIG. 15 (h1), the screen shifts to a bonus determination screen. In the bonus confirmation screen, a message such as “bonus confirmed” is displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27, and a plurality of characters are displayed in the lower area of the liquid crystal display 27. In addition, as shown in the 4G of FIG. 16, as a result of the part drawing lottery performed by operating the start switch 19, it is not winning in any part and is in a state where the bonus symbols can be arranged (specific gaming situation) When there is a type notification effect is executed. The type notification effect displays an image (for example, three sets of "R7") corresponding to the symbol combination constituting the winning RBB in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, as shown in FIG. 15 (h1). It is done by. Further, when winning in the RBB, the bonus introduction movie is set as described in S56 of FIG. 14, and the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. 15 (h2). As a bonus introduction screen, a symbol combination constituting an RBB which has won a prize is displayed together with a message such as "bonus start!". After that, a moving image effect that boosts the appearance of the character and the like and the RBB winning is performed, and a bonus effect is started.

  On the other hand, when the RBB is not won, when the third stop operation of the 3rd G is performed, the effect is switched to the effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (i), only one of the remaining two stars shines and displays a message such as “Oh!”, And then, as shown in FIG. 15 (j), “Sorry” “ By displaying a message such as “To here ...” and turning the character A backward, an effect (non-wining end notification) of notifying the ending corresponding to the bonus non-winning is performed. The effects shown in FIGS. 15I to 15J are performed until the betting number of the fourth G is set after the third stop operation is performed on the third G. When the bet number for the fourth G is set, the second continuous effect is ended, and the screen shifts to the normal screen as shown in FIG.

  Next, a display example of the first continuous effect and the like will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a display example in the first continuous effect. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a display example when the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the timing of displaying (starting) an effect corresponding to the progress degree of the game in the first continuous effect, and FIG. 19 (a) is a game in which the winning suggestion effect is executed FIG. 19 (b) shows an example in which the bonus winning is not performed in the game in which the winning suggestion effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 19, when the RBB 5 (RBB1 + CH) is won in the game indicated as the number of games 0, the rare role suggestion effect is executed in the game and the first continuous game is indicated as the next game number 1 The production has been started.

  The first continuous effect is started when the first bet number is set. In the first G, the title of the first continuous effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), a message such as "Find that child!" Is displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27 as the achievement condition, and the character A searches for Kyoro Kyoro and "that child" below it. Is displayed. Thus, it is possible to notify the player that an effect having a story development concerning whether or not the child can be found out is executed. In addition, below the achievement condition, it is indicated that it is a two star as an expected value of the continuous effect to be started, and further, below the character A, a message such as “Where are you?” Is displayed. . The effect shown in FIG. 17A is performed until the bet number for the second G is set after the third stop operation for the first G is performed.

  When the bet number for the second G is set, it is switched to the effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (b), a state in which the character A is searching for a child is displayed, and a message such as "Well, somewhere?" Is displayed below it. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated at 2G, the effects are switched to the effects shown in FIGS. 17 (c) to 17 (e). In FIG. 17 (c), in response to a message such as "Say!" From the right side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as "Now!" Is displayed, and the situation in which the character A jumps to the right is displayed. Following this, in FIG. 17 (d), the character A jumps largely to the right, and a message such as "Mie-Turn on ..." is displayed, and in FIG. 17 (e), "T! Character A is displayed backward with a message such as "scene ...". In the effects shown in FIGS. 17 (c) to 17 (e), after the start switch 19 is operated at 2G, and after the third stop operation at 2G is performed, the bet number for 3G is set To be done.

  When the bet number for the third G is set, when the RBB is won, it is switched to the effects shown in FIGS. 17 (f) and 17 (m) to 17 (t). In FIG. 17 (f), a state in which the character A is searching for a child is displayed in a manner similar to FIG. 17 (b), and a message such as "Well, where are you?" Is displayed. Then, shortly thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (m), in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “I'm here!” Is shaded and highlighted. FIG. 17 (m) is an effect that is executed only when the RBB is won, and is a winning suggestion effect that suggests the RBB. As a result, the victory flag is set to ON, and it is permitted to execute the type notification effect by being in a state where the bonus symbols are aligned thereafter. Further, after the effect of FIG. 17 (m) is started, a series of effects to FIG. 17 (t) to be described later are dropped, and thereafter the effect of FIG. 17 (t) is continuously displayed. During this period, even after the 3G (game) is ended, a series of effects up to FIG. When the bonus prize is won before reaching FIG. 17 (t), the process shifts to FIG. 17 (u) described later.

  After executing the winning suggestion effect of FIG. 17 (m), as shown in FIG. 17 (n), the character A is displayed large, and a message such as “Happy to hear !!” is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17 (o), in response to a message such as “Climbing ...” from the left side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “Well! As shown in FIG. 17 (p), it is displayed that the character A jumps largely to the left along with a message such as "I will find it soon". Thereafter, in FIG. 17Q, a message such as “Mi-Tak ...” is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17R, a character B corresponding to the child is displayed together with a message such as “Ta!”.

  In FIG. 17 (s), along with the character A approaching the character B, a message corresponding to the conversation exchange such as "I finally found it!" Or "I have been here all the time" is displayed. Thereafter, in FIG. 17 (t), the character A and the character B are displayed side by side in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, and a message such as "I did it !!" is displayed. FIG. 17 (t) is an effect that establishes the achievement condition of “find out that child!” And is an effect corresponding to the end of the first continuous effect. The effect of the end shown in FIG. 17 (t) is continuously displayed until the winning RBB is won even after the game. Further, when winning in the RBB, the bonus introduction movie is set as described in S44 of FIG. 13, and as shown in FIG. 17 (u), the animation effect is displayed after the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Production is started during the bonus.

  The effects shown in FIG. 17 (f) and FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t) are started after the bet number for the third G is set, and then the progress of the game (start switch 19 or stop switch 21L) The operation is performed over a predetermined execution time regardless of the operation to 21R. The execution time required from FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t) is determined to be longer than the execution time required from FIG. 17 (g) to FIG. ing. Also, during the first continuous rendition, even after executing the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 17 (m), FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (s) (especially, FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (q) As shown in the above), etc., it is an effect having a story characteristic related to the achievement condition of the first continuous effect, and an introductory effect to lead to a conclusion is executed.

  Also, after the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 17 (m) is executed, the winning RBB can be won at any timing from FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t). When it is a specific gaming situation, it is possible to execute the type notification effect. FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (f) are display examples shown in FIGS. 17 (m) to 17 (t), respectively. 18 (g) to 18 (m) show the bonus in the winning combination by the start switch 19 of the 3rd eye being operated when each of FIG. 18 (a) to FIG. 18 (f) is displayed. This is a display example when the type notification effect is executed by becoming a specific gaming situation in which neither the small winning combination drawn over the winning line NL over the winning combination nor the re-playing combination is won. For example, FIG. 18 (h) is a display example when the type notification effect is executed when the start switch 19 is operated when FIG. 18 (b) is displayed and the specific gaming situation is reached. The image of the type notification effect is displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the layer in which the image of the first continuous effect is drawn, as described in S41 of FIG. 13, and according to the progress of the first continuous effect The message image is displayed in a region (upper right region in FIGS. 18G to 18M) which does not overlap with a predetermined region (lower region in FIG. 17) in which the message image is displayed.

  Also, the type notification effect once started is continuously executed in the started game as long as the bonus non-winning or the reel is rotating. For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 18 (g) to 18 (m), while the content of the effect proceeds for the first continuous effect, the type notification effect is continuously executed in the same mode. Ru. On the other hand, the type notification effect ends when a bonus is won in the game being executed, a bonus introduction movie is set, and a bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. 18 (n).

  As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when it is a specific gaming situation in which symbol combinations constituting RBB1 winning in 3G are arranged in a specific game situation, type notification effect is executed, and symbols constituting RBB1 are displayed on payline NL RBB1 is won by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R at a timing at which it can be pulled up. As a result, the first continuous effect is ended, and the moving image effect by the bonus introduction movie is executed and the bonus effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19B, the stop switches 21L to 21R can not be operated at a timing at which the symbols constituting the RBB 1 can be drawn onto the payline NL although the type notification effect is executed. If it is when winning the combination (RPC in FIG. 19 (b)) to be drawn in priority over the bonus combination in the role lottery in the 3G, and the type notification effect is not executed, to win the RBB1 in the game I can not do it. In this case, the effect of the end shown in FIG. 17 (t) is continuously displayed until the winning RBB 1 is won in subsequent games. In addition, even after the third stop operation (bonus combination non-winning) is performed and the game is over before reaching FIG. 17 (t) in the first continuous effect, the game is over. The first continuous effect is continuously executed. In this way, the first continuous effect continues until winning the winning bonus. In addition, when it is not winning the combination drawn in priority over the bonus combination (RPC in Figure 19 (b) in the role lottery, and it becomes a specific gaming situation, type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect Ru.

  On the other hand, when the RBB is not won, when the bet number of the third G is set, it is switched to the effects shown in FIG. 17 (f) and FIGS. 17 (g) to 17 (j). After (f) of FIG. 17, as shown in (g) of FIG. 17, in response to a message such as “Browse ...” from the left side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “Have something!” Is displayed. It is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), a message such as "Now this time!" Is displayed with the character A jumping to the left. After that, a message such as "Mie ... put on ..." is displayed in Fig. 17 (i), and as shown in Fig. 17 (j), "T! When the character A is displayed backward, an effect of notifying the end corresponding to the bonus non-winning is performed. The effects shown in FIGS. 17F and 17G to 17J are performed until the betting number of the fourth G is set after the third stop operation is performed at the third G. When the bet number for the fourth G is set, the first continuous effect is ended, and the screen shifts to the normal screen as shown in FIG. 17 (k).

<Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>
During the first continuous effect in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, when one of the bonus roles is won, as shown in FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t), the first continuous effect It is possible to execute a winning suggestion effect at a predetermined timing before reporting the end of (FIG. 17 (t)) (FIG. 17 (m)). In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, when it is in a specific gaming situation where it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the bonus combination on the pay line NL after executing the winning suggestion effect during the first continuous effect, The type notification effect is executed together with the first continuous effect. Thus, the player can recognize that the bonus combination has been won by the time the notification of the end of the first continuous effect is given, and the player can also select the type of bonus combination that has been won when in the specific gaming situation. It becomes recognizable. In addition, the execution time required from FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t) at the winning of the bonus combination is the execution time required from FIG. 17 (g) to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (s) (in particular, FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (q)) after the winning suggestion effect is executed even if it is determined to be longer than time. It has a story character, and introductory effects to lead to the end are executed. For this reason, the necessity of operating in the bonus detection procedure for determining whether the bonus is won during the first continuous rendition or which type of bonus is won is reduced. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the first continuous effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, after the end of the second continuous effect in which the type notification effect is not performed during the continuous effect is notified, the bonus determination screen is displayed. On the other hand, during the first continuous effect, the player can recognize that the bonus combination is won by the time the final outcome of the first continuous effect is notified, and the player is elected when in the specific gaming situation The player can also recognize the type of bonus combination. For this reason, after the end of the first continuous effect is notified, the bonus confirmation screen is not displayed, and the end of the first continuous effect is continued and notified until the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped. Do. In this way, by notifying the information on the success or failure of the bonus part during the first continuous effect during the first continuous effect, the bonus detection procedure is operated during the first continuous effect as compared to the second continuous effect. The need is reduced. As a result, the player can be made to pay more attention to the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved by the first continuous effect. In addition, it is possible to reduce the processing load from informing the end of the first continuous effect to stopping the symbol combination of the bonus combination, and to impress the player on the end of the first continuous effect, The interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a bonus combination is won, an execution time (for example, 1 minute 30 seconds) required when the game is progressed so as not to interrupt the progress of the first continuous effect shown in FIG. Is determined to be longer than the execution time (for example, 45 seconds) required when the game is advanced so as not to interrupt the progress of the second continuous effect shown in FIG. In particular, the execution time (for example, one minute) required when the game is advanced so as not to interrupt (cancel) the progress of the effect assigned to the 3G in the first continuous effect on the way is 3G of the second continuous effect It is determined to be longer than the execution time (for example, 15 seconds) required when playing a game so as not to interrupt (cancel) the progress of the effect assigned to the eyes. For example, in the second continuous effect of FIG. 15 in the case where the bonus combination is won, the three scenes of FIGS. 15 (e), (f) and (g) correspond to the effect to be executed at the 3rd G. ing. On the other hand, in the first continuous effect of FIG. 18 when the bonus combination is won, the nine scenes of FIGS. 17 (f) and (m) to (t) correspond as effects to be executed at the third G The first continuous effect has a longer execution time than the second continuous effect. In addition, focusing on winning outcome notification from the winning suggestion effect, in the second continuous effect of FIG. 15, FIG. 15 (f) is the winning suggestion effect, FIG. 15 (g) is the winning outcome notification, the continuous effect In the event of winning outcome notification is performed immediately after the winning suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the first continuous effect of FIG. 17, FIG. 17 (m) is the winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 17 (t) is the winning outcome notification, and in the continuous effect, after the winning suggestion effect is performed. The notification of the outcome after winning at least six scenes of 17 (n) to (s) is performed, and the effect from the winning suggestion effect to the winning outcome message becomes longer in the first continuous effect than in the second continuous effect. ing. Thus, while the execution time is determined, the bonus confirmation screen is not displayed after the end of the first continuous effect. For this reason, it is possible to further improve the degree of interest of the player for the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified.

  Further, the image of the type notification effect is displayed in a layer having higher priority than the image of the first continuous effect. As a result, regardless of the image (or the degree of progress) of the first continuous effect when executing the type notification effect, it is possible to notify so that the player can surely recognize the type of the bonus combination that has been won.

  Further, the image of the type notification effect is defined to be displayed in an area where the message image displayed according to the progress of the first continuous effect is not overlapped with the area displayed. For this reason, even when the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect, the message image displayed according to the progress of the first continuous effect may be influenced by the image of the type notification effect Absent. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the message image displayed during the first continuous effect.

  In addition, during the first continuous effect, even after the type notification effect is executed, the first continuous effect is performed as in the case where the type notification effect is not executed (regardless of the presence or absence of the type notification effect). Continue to run. For this reason, the processing can be simplified as compared with such as changing or changing the effect contents during the first continuous effect depending on whether or not the type notification effect is executed. As a result, the processing load can be prevented from increasing. In addition, by continuously performing the first continuous effect even after the type notification effect is performed, the connection of the effect is obtained by the continuous effect not being performed after the type notification effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as disappearance.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, during the first continuous rendition at the winning of the bonus combination, the third g rendition is started and the start switch 19 is operated promptly to execute the type notification effect at a relatively early timing ( For example, even in the case of FIG. 18 (g) or the like, the same first continuous effect continues as in the case where the type notification effect is not executed at the timing (for example, FIG. 18 (a) to (f)). Is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the time from the start of the first continuous effect to the notification of the end becoming short without being influenced by the timing at which the type notification effect is executed (to make the time constant The interest of the game can be improved by the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified.

  Also, during the first continuous rendition, even after executing the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 17 (m), FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (s) (especially, FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (q) And the like), and is an effect having a story characteristic related to the achievement condition of the first continuous effect, and executes an introductory effect for leading to the end. For this reason, it is possible to improve the degree of interest of the player for the content of the first continuous effect after executing the winning suggestion effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 etc., the type notification effect is executed when it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the bonus combination winning according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R on the payline NL. Be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent occurrence of inconvenience that the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination can not be stopped even though the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated at appropriate timing when the type notification effect is executed.

<Modification>
It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claim, and it is intended that the meaning of a claim and equality and all the changes within the range are included. Below, the change to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the said embodiment, the continuous presentation shown in FIG. 17 was illustrated as a 1st continuous presentation which permits execution of a kind alerting | reporting production during continuous production. However, the first continuous effect that allows the execution of classified notification effects during continuous effects is not limited to the continuous effects shown in FIG. 17, but instead or in addition to this, the content of effects, the development of effects, the story It may be continuous rendition of different sex. When a plurality of types of first continuous effects are provided, effects to be executed by lottery may be determined in the precursor course lottery in S11 of FIG.

  Here, another example of the first continuous effect will be described. The first continuous effect in the above embodiment is transferred to the effect shown in FIG. 17 (m) when the bonus combination is won as an effect corresponding to the third G, and when the bonus combination is not won, the effect shown in FIG. The example which shifts to production was explained. However, the first continuous effect is not limited to this, and even when a bonus combination is won, a loser is resurrected after performing the same effect as the effect transferred when the bonus combination is not won. A continuous effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a first continuous effect X) may be provided to execute the suggestion of winning suggestion and to notify the end of the bonus combination winning. FIG. 20 is a view for explaining a display example in the first continuous effect X.

  The first continuous effect X is started when the first bet number is set. When the bet number for the first G is set, the effects shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (d) are started. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), a message such as “Come in the competition!” Is displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27 as the achievement condition, and a rival character C (in FIG. 20 (a)) is displayed below it. The situation where the character arranged on the upper side and the character A on the player side (the character arranged on the lower side in FIG. 20A) are positioned on the start line of the track is displayed, and a predetermined time has elapsed When this is done, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), it is displayed by switching to a message such as "Come to the competition! Furthermore, when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIGS. 20C and 20D, messages such as "Good" and "Start" are displayed. The effects shown in FIGS. 20A to 20D are performed until the bet number for the second G is set after the third stop operation for the first G is performed.

  When the bet number for the second G is set, it is switched to the effects shown in FIG. 20 (e) to FIG. 20 (h). As shown in FIGS. 20 (e) to (h), the situation is shown in which the characters A and C jump to the right while competing with each other. The effects shown in FIG. 20E to FIG. 20H are performed until the bet number of the third G is set after the third stop operation in the second G is performed.

  When the bet number for the third G is set, if the bonus combination is not won, it is switched to the effects shown in FIGS. In FIG. 20 (i), after a goal is displayed and a message such as "It will be a little more!" Is displayed, the state of the final stage where characters A and C compete in FIG. 20 (j) to (l) is displayed. Be done. FIG. 20 (m) is started when the pressing operation is released and OFF is detected after the stop switch is detected ON by the third stop operation of the 3rd G, and the character C goals earlier than the character A Is displayed. Thereafter, in FIG. 20 (n), it is displayed that the character A is sitting backward while the character C is pleased. As shown in FIG. 20 (n), an effect of notifying the end corresponding to the bonus combination non-winning is performed. The effects shown in (i) to (n) of FIG. 20 are performed until the betting number of the fourth G is set after the third stop operation is performed at the third G. When the bet number for the fourth G is set, the first continuous effect X ends, and the screen shifts to the normal screen as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won, if the bet number of the 3rd G is set, it usually reaches FIGS. 20 (s) to 20 (z) through FIGS. 20 (i) to 20 (l). The winning pattern effect of and the loser resurrection pattern effect reaching from FIG. 20 (p) to FIG. 20 (z) through FIG. 20 (i) to (n) are provided. When the bonus combination is won, it is determined in the precursor course lottery whether to set the victory pattern effect or the loser resurrection pattern effect. FIG. 21A is a view for explaining an example of the timing of displaying an effect according to the degree of progress of the game after the 3G in the winning pattern. FIG. 21A shows, from the top row, the number of games and the winning status in the role lottery, and shows the effects to be executed at the bottom row. FIG. 21B is a diagram for describing an example of the execution timing of the type notification effect.

  First, when the winning pattern effect is executed, after performing the same effect as in FIG. 20 (j) to (l) described above, the stop switch is detected to be ON by the third stop operation of the third G, and then the pressing operation is When the release is detected and the OFF is detected, the display shifts to the display of FIG. In FIG. 20 (s), the appearance that the character A goals before the character C is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 20 (s) is a winning suggestion effect in the winning pattern effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21A, the victory flag is set to ON, and it is permitted to execute the type notification effect by being in a state where the bonus symbols can be aligned thereafter. That is, in FIG. 20 (s) or later, the type notification effect is executed when it is the specific gaming situation. In addition, since the winning suggestion effect of FIG. 20 (s) is executed triggered by the third stop operation, the type notification effect is not executed in the display state of FIG. 20 (s) in timing.

  After the effect of FIG. 20 (s) is started, a series of effects to FIG. 20 (z) to be described later are dropped, and thereafter the effect of FIG. 20 (z) is continuously displayed. A series of effects up to FIG. 20 (z) are dropped even after the 4G (game) starts during this period. When the bonus prize is won before reaching FIG. 20 (z), the screen shifts to a bonus introduction screen. In FIG. 21 (a), among the series of effects from FIG. 20 (s) to FIG. 20 (z), the effects up to FIG. 20 (y) are dripped down to the 6G, and the 6G is a prize in RBB1. FIG. 20 (z) shows an example when the screen is shifted to the bonus introduction screen without being executed. Also, in the example of FIG. 21 (a), it is shown that the 4G and 6G are in the specific gaming status, and correspondingly, in FIG. 21 (b), in the 4G and 6G. An example is shown when the type notification effect is being executed.

  Returning to FIG. 20, after executing the winning suggestion effect of FIG. 20 (s), as shown in FIG. 20 (t), a state in which the character C is sitting backward while the character A is pleased Is displayed and a message such as "I did it!" Is displayed. Note that after the display state of FIG. 20 (t), the fourth G-th start switch 19 can be operated in timing, and a specific gaming situation can be established. The dotted line frame in the upper right area of the liquid crystal display 27 in FIG. 20 indicates a display area in which an image of type notification effect is displayed. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the display shown in FIG. 20 (t) was started, as shown in FIG. 20 (u), in response to a message such as "Oi!" From the right, "This voice is!" And a character A finds character B and approaches character B, as shown in FIG. 20 (v), and in a conversation such as “I wanted to see you!” “I won!” “Good!” A message corresponding to the exchange is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20 (w) to FIG. 20 (y), conversational conversation having a story nature is displayed between the character A and the character B. In FIG. 20 (z), the character A and the character B are displayed side by side in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, and a message such as "Gee! The message such as is displayed large. FIG. 20 (z) is an effect corresponding to the end of the first continuous effect X when the bonus combination is won.

  The effect of the end shown in FIG. 20 (z) is continuously displayed until the player wins a winning combination, even after the game. The victory pattern effect, regardless of the progress of the subsequent game (operation to the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L to 21R, etc.) when FIG. 20 (s) is started due to the third stop operation of the 3rd G. The process is executed for a predetermined execution time until reaching FIG. 20 (z). The execution time required from FIG. 20 (s) to FIG. 20 (z) is determined to be longer than the execution time required from FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. 20 (n) when the bonus combination is not won. There is. Also, focusing on the winning outcome notification from the winning suggestion effect, as described above, in the second continuous effect of FIG. 15, FIG. 15 (f) is the winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 15 (g) is the winning outcome notification. In the continuous effect, the notification of the outcome of the winning is performed immediately after the winning suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the winning pattern effect of the first continuous effect X in FIG. 20, FIG. 20 (s) is the winning indication effect, and FIG. 20 (z) is the winning outcome notification, and in the continuous effect, the winning indication effect is After being performed, the notification of the end of the winning is performed after at least six scenes of FIG. 20 (t) to (y), and the winning pattern rendering of the first continuous rendering X is more likely to be elected winning rendering than the second continuous rendering. The effects from the event to the announcement of the end of the event are long. In addition, during the winning pattern effect in the first continuous effect X, even after performing the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 20 (s), the story nature as shown in FIG. 20 (t) ~ FIG. 20 (y) etc. Is an effect having an introductory effect for leading to the end.

  Next, when the loser resurrection pattern effect is executed, effects similar to those of FIGS. 20 (j) to 20 (n) described above are performed at the 3rd G. When the next fourth G bet number is set, as shown in FIG. 20 (p), a message such as “Not finished yet” is highlighted in the center region of the liquid crystal display 27 by shading. . FIG. 20 (p) is an effect that is executed only when the bonus combination is won, and is a winning indication effect that suggests a bonus combination. As a result, the victory flag is set to ON, and it is permitted to execute the type notification effect by being in a state where the bonus symbols are aligned thereafter. That is, in and after FIG. 20 (p), the type notification effect is executed when it is the specific gaming situation. FIG. 20 (p) is an effect that is executed with the setting of the bet number, and when the start switch 19 is operated immediately and the specific gaming situation is reached, the type notification effect may be executed. After the effect of FIG. 20 (p) is started, a series of effects to FIG. 20 (z) to be described later are dropped, and thereafter the effect of FIG. 20 (z) is continuously displayed. In the meantime, even after the fourth G (game) ends, a series of effects up to FIG. When the bonus prize is won before reaching FIG. 20 (z), the screen shifts to a bonus introduction screen.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (q) following FIG. 20 (p), a message such as “ping pong pan pawn” is displayed in the upper region of the liquid crystal display 27, and then FIG. 20 (r) is displayed. As shown, a message such as "The frog is disqualified because it was recognized that the route of the frog was recognized. The frog has won the victory" is displayed, and a state that the character C is shaken is displayed. After that, the same effects as the effects shown in FIG. When the beating number of the fourth G is set and started, the loser resurrection pattern effect execution is determined in advance regardless of the progress of the game (operation to the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L to 21R, etc.) thereafter. It runs over time. The execution time (execution time of the loser resurrection pattern) required to reach from FIG. 20 (p) to FIG. 20 (z) is executed after the completion of FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. Therefore, it will be longer than the execution time required for not winning the bonus part. In addition, focusing on winning outcome notification from the winning suggestion effect, in the loser resurrection pattern effect of the first continuous effect X in FIG. 20, FIG. 20 (p) is the winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 20 (z) is the winning outcome notification In the continuous effect, after the winning suggestion effect is performed, the notification of the winning outcome is performed after at least eight scenes of FIGS. 20 (q), (r), (t) to (y), and the first continuous effect is performed. The effect from the winning suggestion effect to the winning end notification is longer in the X direction of the loser revival pattern effect than in the second continuous effect. In addition, during the loser resurrection pattern effect in the first continuous effect X, even after performing the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 20 (p), the story as shown in FIG. 20 (t) to FIG. 20 (y) etc. It is an effect having a character, and an introductory effect to lead to the end is executed.

  Even in such a first continuous effect X, when one of the bonus combinations is won, a winning suggestion effect is given at a predetermined timing until the end of the first continuous effect is notified (FIG. 20 (z)). It is feasible (FIG. 20 (p), FIG. 20 (s)). In addition, when it is in the specific game situation where it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the bonus combination on the pay line NL after executing the winning suggestion effect in the first continuous effect X, as in FIG. A type notification effect is executed together with 1 continuous effect X. Thus, the player can recognize that the bonus combination has been won by the time the final outcome of the first continuous effect X is notified, and the type of bonus combination that has been won when the specific gaming situation is Can be recognized. Also, the execution time required from FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. 20 (p) at the time of winning the bonus combination and FIG. 20 (s) to FIG. 20 (z) are required. Even if any of the execution times is determined to be longer than the execution time required from FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. 20 (n) when the bonus combination is not won, FIG. t) As shown in FIG. 20 (y) and the like, the effect having a story property is introduced, and an introductory effect for leading to a conclusion is executed. For this reason, the necessity of operating in the bonus detection procedure for determining whether the bonus combination is won during the first continuous effect X or which kind of bonus combination is won is reduced. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect until the end of the first continuous effect X is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the first continuous effect X.

  In the said embodiment and modification, the example which performs type alerting | reporting production with a 1st continuous presentation was demonstrated by becoming a specific gaming condition, after a winning suggestion production is performed during a 1st continuous production. However, the type notification effect is not limited to this as long as it is executed along with the first continuous effect, and may be executed even if it is not the specific gaming situation after the winning suggestion effect is executed. . The type notification effect may be executed, for example, over the period from when the winning suggestion effect is executed to when the bonus prize is won, and after the winning suggestion effect is executed for a predetermined period (5 seconds or next The game may be executed from when the game start of (1) has elapsed to when a bonus prize is won. In this case, it may be notified that it is a specific gaming situation, or may not be notified. These specific examples will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 (c) to 21 (e). FIGS. 21 (c) to 21 (e) are diagrams for explaining a variation of the type notification effect, and after the winning suggestion effect is executed, the type from the start of the next game to the bonus winning The example which performs alerting | reporting production is shown. 21 (c) to 21 (e) show an example in the case where the type notification effect is executed corresponding to the degree of progress of the game shown in FIG. 21 (a).

  FIG. 21C shows an example in which the type notification effect continues to be executed regardless of whether or not it is a specific gaming condition without notifying that it is a specific gaming condition during type notification effect execution. As exemplified in FIG. 21C, after the winning suggestion effect is executed at 3G shown in FIG. 21A, the interval from when the start switch 19 is operated at the next 4G to when a bonus prize is won While executing the type notification effect, it may not be notified that the specific game situation is in progress during the type notification effect.

  FIGS. 21D and 21E show an example of informing that it is a specific gaming situation while the type notification effect is being executed. As exemplified in FIG. 21 (d), when the type notification effect is executed during the period from when the start switch 19 is operated at 4 G shown in FIG. The type indication effect is displayed in the first mode, and the type indication effect is displayed in the second mode different from the first mode in order to notify that the particular game state is when the specific game situation is reached. It may be.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of the first aspect and the second aspect of the type notification effect. Each of FIG. 22A to FIG. 22C shows an example of the first aspect of the type notification effect. The first mode a in FIG. 22 (a) is a mode in which an image of a symbol combination of a bonus combination being won is displayed in a predetermined size. The first mode b of FIG. 22 (b) is a mode (grey-out mode) in which the image of the symbol combination of the bonus combination being won is displayed in light gray. The first mode c of FIG. 22 (c) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the bonus combination being won is displayed smaller than that of the second mode. The first mode of the type notification effect is not limited to the mode shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (c), but may be a combination thereof, and may be another display mode.

  Each of FIG. 22D to FIG. 22F shows an example of the second aspect of the type notification effect. The second mode a in FIG. 22D is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning combination is displayed in a predetermined size and the image itself of the displayed symbol combination is illuminated. The second mode b of FIG. 22 (e) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning combination is displayed larger than that of the first mode. The second mode c of FIG. 22 (f) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the bonus combination being won is made larger and brighter than the first mode. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that it is the specific gaming situation from the display mode of the type notification effect. In addition, the second aspect of the type notification effect is not limited to the aspect shown in FIG. 22 (d) to FIG. 22 (f) as long as it is an aspect that is more emphasized than the first aspect unlike the first aspect, There may be other display modes such as one that makes the display position different (for example, display at the center position). Moreover, any of the modes shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (c) may be the first mode, and the other mode may be the second mode. For example, the mode of the type notification effect when it is not the specific gaming situation may be as shown in FIG. 22 (b) or (c), and the mode of the type notification effect when it is the specific gaming situation may be as FIG. 22 (a). Moreover, any of the modes shown in FIGS. 22D to 22F may be the first mode, and the other mode may be the second mode. For example, the mode of the type notification effect when it is not the specific gaming situation may be shown in FIG. 22 (d) or (e), and the mode of the type notification effect when it is the specific gaming situation may be shown as FIG.

  In FIG. 21 (d) and FIG. 22, although the example which alert | reports that it is specific gaming condition by the display mode of type notification production was demonstrated, it alert | reports that it is specific gaming status by effect different from type notification production It may be For example, as illustrated in FIG. 21 (e), while executing the type notification effect in the period from when the start switch 19 is operated at the 4G to the bonus winning as shown in FIG. As an effect to be performed, for example, a sound effect such as “Shakeen” may be output from the speakers 31L and 31R. Further, the effect for notifying the specific game situation is not limited to this, and for example, a message image such as “Aim!” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that it is a specific gaming situation.

  In the above-mentioned modification described with reference to FIGS. 21 (d) and 22 and 21 (e), the type is determined regardless of whether or not it is a specific gaming situation as shown in FIG. 21 (c). The description has been made on the premise that the notification effect continues to be executed, but the invention is not limited to this, for example, to the case where the type notification effect is executed when the specific gaming situation is as shown in FIG. d) and the second mode shown in FIG. 22 or the effect shown in FIG. 21 (e) may be applied. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), while the type notification effect is being executed when there is a specific gaming situation, sound effects such as “Shakeen” are output from the speakers 31L and 31R as shown in FIG. 21 (e). May be Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the mode of the type notification effect to be executed when in the specific gaming situation may be the second mode shown in FIG. 21 (d) and FIG. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), while the mode of the type notification effect to be executed when it is the specific gaming situation is the second mode shown in FIG. 21 (d) and FIG. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 21 (e), sound effects such as “Shakeen” may be output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  In the above-described embodiment and the modification, an example has been described as the first continuous effect in which the winning suggestion effect is executed halfway, by suggesting that the bonus combination is won by executing the winning suggestion effect at a predetermined timing. However, the timing which suggests that the bonus combination is won is not limited to the predetermined timing during the continuous effect, and may be, for example, a timing before the predetermined timing. When the bonus combination is won, the bonus combination is won at a timing before the predetermined timing, for example, by displaying a title at the start of the first continuous effect in a special mode (for example, a rainbow mode) different from normal. In some cases, it may occur that suggests that As described above, even when it is suggested that the bonus combination is won at a timing before the predetermined timing, the type notification effect is not executed until the predetermined timing during the first continuous effect, and the predetermined timing is When reaching the selected event, the winning suggestion effect may be executed, and after the winning suggestion effect is executed, the type notification effect may be made executable along with the continuous effect. In other words, even if it is suggested that the bonus combination is won more than once during one continuous effect, the type notification effect is given after the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing during the continuous effect. It may be executable. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of winning a bonus at an early stage of the continuous effect by not performing the type notification effect at least at a predetermined timing while making the timing suggesting that the bonus combination is won rich. The interest of the game can be improved by the effects up to the predetermined timing.

  In the above embodiment and modification, the first continuous rendering process shown in FIG. 12A has been described as being repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the first continuous rendering. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed when a predetermined operation for advancing the game is performed. Similarly, while the second continuous effect processing shown in FIG. 12B has been described as being repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the second continuous effect, it is limited thereto. Instead, it may be executed when a predetermined operation for advancing the game is performed. The predetermined operation may be, for example, when the start switch 19 is operated.

  In the above embodiment and modification, the first continuous effect (FIG. 18) and the first continuous effect X (FIG. 20) are exemplified as continuous effects for permitting execution of the type notification effect during continuous effect, and the type during the continuous effect The second continuous effect (FIG. 15) is illustrated as a continuous effect that does not allow the execution of the informing effect, and the first continuous effect and the first continuous effect X are executed or the second continuous effect is executed when starting the continuous effect An example is described in which the continuous rendition of the determined type is performed. Here, for example, when the effect contents of each of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect are compared, although common characters appear, the achievement conditions (storyliness) are completely different, so it can be said that this is an effect type of another system. . However, by determining any of such different types of effect types, it is possible to set the continuous effect to allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect, or allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect For example, as an effect type of the same system, an effect type allowing execution of a type notification effect during continuous effect and an execution of a type notification effect during continuous effect It is also possible to provide an effect type that does not occur and to determine which effect type to execute the continuous effect when starting the continuous effect. As an example, the same or similar achievement conditions of the same first effect type as the first continuous effect (FIG. 18) as the effect type of the same system, and "find that child" as in the first continuous effect. A second effect type in which (a story) is set may be provided. As the second effect type in this case, for example, the same effects as in FIG. 17A to FIG. 17F are executed, and in the case where the RBB is not won, the same as in FIG. 17G to FIG. The effect is performed, but at the time of RBB winning, after performing the same effect as FIG. 17 (g) to FIG. 17 (i), the effect after FIG. 17 (r) is performed. May be In addition, similarly for the first continuous effect X, as an effect type of the same system, an effect type that permits execution of a type notification effect during continuous effect, and an effect type that does not allow execution of a type notification effect during continuous effect May be provided. As described above, when starting the continuous effect, the first effect type allows execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect, or the second effect type does not allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect It may be determined.

  In addition, when the continuous effect is executed by switching to the first continuous effect or the like from the middle of the continuous effect according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect, and when it is executed by switching to the second continuous effect. May occur. For example, when a predetermined continuous effect started by winning one winning combination is started and any of RBBs 1 to 8 is won in a role lottery for the predetermined continuous effect, the first continuous effect is started from the middle of the predetermined continuous effect. The game may be switched to and executed, and when one winning combination is won in the lottery for the role during the predetermined continuous effect, the predetermined continuous effect is switched to the second continuous effect and executed from the middle of the predetermined continuous effect. It is also good. The predetermined effect may be a continuous effect different from any of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, or may be a second continuous effect. The opportunity to switch the continuous effect may be established according to the result of the part drawing, or may be established according to the result of a predetermined drawing different from the part drawing or the like. This makes it possible to enrich the variation of continuous effects.

  Moreover, although the type | system | group notification production demonstrated the example in which execution is permitted during predetermined continuous production (the 1st continuous production and the 1st continuous production X), according to the result of not only this but a predetermined lottery The execution of the type notification effect may be permitted. For example, when it is configured to switch to the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect from the middle of the predetermined continuous effect as in the above modification, a predetermined lottery is performed during the predetermined continuous effect, and the type notification effect of It is also possible to switch to the first continuous effect in response to the determination that the execution is permitted, and to switch to the second continuous effect in response to the fact that the execution of the type notification effect is not determined. In addition, it is a production type of the same system (a product with the same achievement condition (story property) or a character with the same appearance character) as a continuous production, and a type 1 A plurality of types including the second effect type in which the execution of is not permitted is provided, a predetermined lottery is performed during the continuous effect, and it is determined that the execution of the type notification effect is permitted in the lottery It is also possible to switch to the first effect type from the middle of the continuous effect, and to switch to the second effect type from the middle of the continuous effect according to the fact that permission to execute the type notification effect is not determined. For example, as an effect type of continuous effects of the same system, a pattern including a losing normal pattern, a losing chance up, a winning normal pattern (does not allow execution of a type notification effect), a pattern including a winning chance improvement (performing type notification effect is permitted And a winning premier pattern (performing notification of type is permitted), even if a bonus is won, a predetermined lottery is performed during the corresponding serial effect, and the lottery is performed. A pattern that includes the chance to win a win from the middle of the continuous effect according to the decision to permit the execution of the type notification effect in (The execution of the type notification effect is permitted) or the winning premier pattern (execution of the type notification effect Is permitted, and continuous rendering is performed, and it is not determined that permission to perform type notification rendering is permitted. It may be executed a continuous effect is switched to win the normal pattern (the execution of the type notification effect is not allowed) from the middle of the continuous effect in response to the. This makes it possible to enrich the variation of continuous effects. In addition, since the type changes in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to which type of continuous effect is to be executed. In addition, since the continuous effect by one of the types is executed in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to get bored.

  In the above embodiment and modification, even after the specific gaming situation is executed and the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect, the same as when the type notification effect is not executed without the specific gaming state. The example which continues and performs the production content of a continuous production was demonstrated. However, as long as the continuous gameplay is executed even after the specific gaming situation is reached and the type notification effect is executed, the same continuous gameplay is not limited to the one continuously executed, for example, if it is the specific game situation Instead, effect contents different from when the type notification effect is not executed may be executed. The different rendering content may be, for example, a rendering having a different display mode (for example, a different subtitle / serif color, a different character color, etc.) from before the type notification rendering is performed, or special The effect may be (for example, an effect that can be performed only when the type notification effect is performed). In addition, in the case where a plurality of effect types are provided among continuous effects of the same system (the same achievement conditions (story characteristics) or the same appearing characters) (the movement of the character, the story development, etc. are different) It may be switched in the middle to the continuous effects of other effect types in the same system. For example, in the case where a losing normal pattern, a losing chance up pattern, a winning normal pattern, a winning chance up pattern, and a winning premier pattern are provided as effect types of continuous effects of the same system, an effect of the first continuous effect. While the type is won and the normal pattern is being executed, the effect type of the first continuous effect may be switched to a pattern including a winning chance and may be executed. Thereby, since the type changes in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation as to which type of the continuous effect is to be executed. In addition, since the continuous effect by one of the types is executed in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to get bored.

  In addition, after the type notification effect is executed as a specific gaming situation, a continuous effect in which the execution time is set long may be executed. For example, when the type notification effect is executed at the first timing, the continuous effect having a longer execution time than when executed at the second timing after the first timing is set to be executed. Good. As a result, the variation of the continuous effect can be enriched, and the continuous effect for a long time can be provided to the player after the type notification effect is executed or according to the timing thereof.

  In the above embodiment and modification, the game (FIG. 17 (m) to (t) etc.) until the end of the first continuous effect at the time of winning the bonus combination is temporarily taken to the end notification. If the 3rd G at 19) is finished (bonus not winning) and the bet number for the next game (4G in FIG. 19) is set, the end of the first continuous effect is notified even after that The presentation of may be continued and executed. As a result, it is possible to show an effect until the end of the first continuous effect is informed even to a player who has a high game progression speed, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Even in this case, if a bonus prize is won in the game (3G in FIG. 19) before reaching the end notification, the first continuous effect may be ended and the bonus introduction movie may be executed. .

  In the above embodiment, although the example in which the winning suggestion effect is executed at the start of the game has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the winning suggestion effect is executed at the end of the game (for example, at the third stop operation) It may be In addition, although an example has been described in which the winning suggestion effect is performed in the 3G to notify the end of the first continuous effect, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be executed in an earlier game (e.g., 1G, 2G). Even in this case, the type notification effect is executed when the winning flag is set by the winning suggestion effect being executed in the first continuous effect, and the execution is permitted and it is executed when it is in the specific gaming situation It may be. That is, the type notification effect may also be executed in a game (for example, the 1st G and the 2G) prior to the game in which the end of the first continuous effect is notified, as in the winning suggestion effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the effect corresponding to the winning suggestion effect is not executed even when the bonus combination is won during the second continuous effect. However, the second continuous effect is not limited to this, as long as it does not execute the type notification effect during the second continuous effect in order to display the bonus confirmation screen after the end, for example, it is cut, for example, during the second continuous effect It may indicate that a bonus combination has been won by an in effect or the like.

  Although the continuous effect in the above embodiment has been described as an example that is an effect that suggests the possibility of winning the bonus combination in the combination lottery, the present invention is not limited to this, a game that may be won in other lottery different from the combination lottery. It may be an indication that suggests the possibility of winning an advantageous value for the person.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which no setting difference is provided in the winning probability of “RBB1” to “RBB8” as a winning combination group including RBB has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As such, a setting difference may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the single game effect is provided as the omen effect is described. Further, after the single game effect is executed, the screen may shift to the normal screen when the bonus combination is not won, and may shift to the confirmation screen when the bonus combination is won. In addition, as a single game effect, when a bonus combination is won, the first single game effect that allows the execution of the type notification effect during single game effect, and the execution of the type notification effect during the single game effect A second single game effect may be provided. In this case, after the first single game effect is executed, the final screen of the first single game effect is continuously displayed until the bonus prize is won without shifting to the finalized screen, and the second single game effect is executed. After that, the screen may be shifted to the confirmation screen. In addition, the first pattern (render type), which is a predetermined single game effect but allows execution of the type notification effect, and the predetermined single game effect (a single game effect of the same system as the aforementioned “predetermined single game effect” However, there may be a second pattern (effect type) to shift to the finalization screen without allowing the execution of the type notification effect.

  Although the variable display part 13 demonstrates the example provided with three left variable display row 10L-the right variable display row 10R in the said embodiment, not only this but even if it is a game machine provided with one variable display row, The gaming machine may have four or more variable display rows. In addition, although the variable display unit 13 is an example configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

  1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for halting variable display, and it is possible to give a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. Game machine, a combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine which combination of a plurality of combinations including a plurality of special roles, and a result of the combination lottery and the stop operation means Stop control means for performing control to stop the symbol according to the operation, special state control means for controlling the special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbol corresponding to the special combination, and A carry-over means for carrying over the winning of the special combination until the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped after winning the special combination, and suggesting the possibility that the special combination has been elected in the combination drawing of It is an out, and after making the contents of the effect progress over a plurality of games, the continuous effect executing means for executing the continuous effect notifying the end of the effect, and the special role when said winning a prize A type notification effect execution means for executing a type notification effect for notifying the type of special combination, and a symbol corresponding to the special combination when the special combination is won among the operation modes to the stop operation means The specific operation mode that can be stopped is determined to be different for each of the plurality of types of special roles, and the stop control means is the stop operation means even when the special role is won. When operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode corresponding to the type of special role, the symbol corresponding to the special role is not stopped, and when the stop operation means is operated in the specific operation mode Stop the corresponding symbol It is possible, when the continuous effect execution means is elected to the special role, it is suggested winning effect that suggests that the special role has been elected at a predetermined timing until the end of the continuous effect is notified. It is possible to execute, and when the stop control means is elected to the special combination and is also elected to the predetermined combination among the plurality of combinations, the predetermined arrangement is given priority over the symbol corresponding to the special combination. The symbol corresponding to the combination is stopped at a predetermined line, and the type notification unit is not elected to the predetermined combination after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the continuous effect, and the operation to the stop operation unit is not performed. Depending on the mode, when it is a specific gaming situation where it is possible to stop the symbol corresponding to the winning special combination, the type notification effect is executed together with the continuous effect being executed.

According to this configuration, when the special part is elected, the winning suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined timing until the end of the continuous effect is notified, and the type notification effect is executed along with the continuous effect after the winning suggestion effect is executed. Do. Therefore, the player can recognize that the special winning combination has been won by the notification of the end of the continuous effect, and the player can also recognize the type of the special winning combination. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect until the end of the continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.
Further, depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the type notification effect can be performed when it is possible to stop the symbol corresponding to the winning special combination. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the symbol corresponding to the special part can not be stopped even though the operation to the stop operation means is properly performed when the type notification effect is executed.

Claims (11)

A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stop operation means for stopping the variable display, wherein a privilege can be given according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which role among a plurality of roles including a plurality of special roles,
Stop control means for performing control of stopping the symbol according to the result of the lottery of the part and the operation of the stop operation means;
Special state control means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbol corresponding to the special part;
A carry-over means for carrying over the winning of the special combination until the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped after winning the special combination in the combination drawing,
It is an effect for suggesting the possibility of winning the special role in the character lottery, and after advancing the contents of the effect over multiple games, a continuous effect notifying the end of the effect Continuous effect execution means to be executed;
And a type notification effect execution means for executing a type notification effect of notifying the type of the special combination when the special combination is won,
Among the operation modes to the stop operation means, the specific operation mode in which the symbol corresponding to the special combination can be stopped when the special combination is won is determined to be different for each of the plurality of types of special combinations Yes,
The stop control means corresponds to the special part when the stop operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode corresponding to the type of the special part even when the special part is won. It is possible to stop the symbol corresponding to the special combination when the stop operation means is operated in the specific operation mode without stopping the symbol,
The continuous effect execution means can execute a winning suggestion effect that suggests that the special role has been won at a predetermined timing before announcing the end of the continuous effect when the special role is won. ,
The gaming machine, wherein the type notification means executes the type notification effect along with the continuous effect being executed after the winning suggestion effect is performed during the continuous effect.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuous effect execution means can suggest that the special part is won at a timing before the predetermined timing, unlike the suggestion by the winning suggestion effect. It comprises a definite effect execution means for executing a definite effect notifying that it is an effect different from the continuous effect and the winning of the special role is decided when the special role is won,
The continuous effect execution means can execute one of a first effect type that allows execution of the type notification effect during continuous effect and a second effect type that does not allow execution of the type notification effect during continuous effect. And
After the final part of the continuous effect according to the second effect type is notified when the special role is won, the fixed effect is executed by the fixed effect execution means,
After the final effect of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified when the special character is won, the final effect is not executed by the final effect executing means, and the special effect is given to the special effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the end of the continuous effect is continuously notified by the continuous effect executing means until the corresponding symbol is stopped. It comprises a definite effect execution means for executing a definite effect notifying that it is an effect different from the continuous effect and the winning of the special role is decided when the special role is won,
The continuous effect execution means is of a first effect type that permits the execution of the type notification effect and a second effect type that does not permit the execution of the type notification effect according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect being executed. One of them can be done,
After the final part of the continuous effect according to the second effect type is notified when the special role is won, the fixed effect is executed by the fixed effect execution means,
After the final effect of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified when the special character is won, the final effect is not executed by the final effect executing means, and the special effect is given to the special effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the end of the continuous effect is continuously notified by the continuous effect executing means until the corresponding symbol is stopped.   The execution time assigned from the start of the continuous effect to the notification of the end of the continuous effect is the execution of the type notification effect than the continuous effect that does not permit the type notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the allowable continuous effect is longer. An image display unit capable of displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on top of each other in a display area;
The image of the continuous effect executed by the continuous effect execution means is displayed on a predetermined layer among the plurality of layers in the image display means,
The image of the type notification effect executed by the type notification means is displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer among the plurality of layers in the image display means. The gaming machine described in any one. An image display means capable of displaying an image in a display area;
The image of the continuous effect performed by the continuous effect execution means is displayed in the display area,
When the continuous effect is executed by the continuous effect execution means, a message image is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area according to the progress of the continuous effect,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the image of the type notification effect executed by the type notification means is displayed in an area other than the predetermined area in the display area.   8. The continuous effect execution means according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the continuous effect is executed even after the type notification effect is executed during the continuous effect that permits the execution of the type notification effect. Gaming machine.   When the type notification effect is performed at a first timing after the type notification effect is performed during the continuous effect, the continuous effect execution unit is performed at a second timing after the first timing. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein continuous rendition is performed for a longer time than when being performed.   The continuous effect performed by the continuous effect executing means is a continuous effect that executes an effect having content leading to the end over the period from the execution of the winning suggestion effect to the notification of the end of the continuous effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, including. The stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the predetermined combination prior to a symbol corresponding to the special combination when the special combination is elected and the predetermined combination of the plurality of combinations is also elected. Stop on the predetermined line,
The type notification unit is a special combination after the winning suggestion effect has been executed during the continuous effect, and has not been won by the predetermined role but has been elected by the operation mode to the stop operation unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the type notification effect is executed together with the continuous effect being executed when in the specific gaming situation in which the corresponding symbol can be stopped.