JP2019141483A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of advancing a game at a game advance degree by a player himself/herself in a series of performances, and allowing a player to surely recognize execution of a specific performance following to the series of performances, for improving an amusement in a game.SOLUTION: A slot machine advances a unit game performance for one game out of a series of continuous performances over a plurality of times of games, according to a game operation (lever operation), in a unit game performance in games to a final round, regardless of whether or not a third stop operation has been received, a first continuous performance for suggesting a fact that, by executing the final scene in the unit game performance, a continuous performance is continued to a next game, and in a unit game performance in a final round, regardless of whether or not the final scene is executed out of the unit game performance, by receiving the third stop operation which is always performed in game advance, a second continuous performance for suggesting a fact that a battle performance is continued to a next game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege depending on the result of the game.

  As an example of a gaming machine, multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged are provided, and the start switch is operated with the number of bets set using medals etc., and the lottery is started and the rotation of the reels is started. Based on the result of the lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (push order, operation timing, etc.), the rotation of the reels is stopped, and medals are selected according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels stop. There are slot machines that can grant benefits including payouts and the like. Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus or RT (Replay Time) for improving a winning probability of a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay) and a result of a combination lottery result in winning a plurality of combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to a player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, after executing a series of continuous effects informing the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state over a plurality of games, a specific effect (for example, an expanded effect) different from the continuous effects Etc.). In addition, when there is a continuation in the effect that is being executed, there is one that performs a continuation suggestion indication that suggests that the effect will continue (for example, see FIG. 106 (a) of Patent Document 1).

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  However, the continuous effect in the conventional gaming machine is switched to the next effect according to the progress of the game progress operation by the player, whereas the continuous suggestion display in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is the progress of the effect. It was performed at a predetermined timing according to the degree. For this reason, even if it is possible to perform continuation suggestion display in each game during the continuous performance, depending on the progress of the game progress operation by the player, the next suggestion display timing is It will be switched to production. In this case, in particular, when the continuation suggestion display is not performed in a scene where the continuous effect is switched to the specific effect, the player cannot be recognized even if the specific effect is switched, and the interest of the game is improved by the specific effect. There is a possibility that it cannot be done.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and a player is informed that a specific effect is executed following a series of effects while proceeding with a degree of game progress by the player himself. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be surely recognized and improve the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege according to the result of the game, and accepting a game progressing operation for progressing the game Receiving means, continuous effect executing means for executing unit game effects that are effects in one game among a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games, and after executing the series of continuous effects, During the unit game effect in the game up to the last game out of the plurality of games, the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect related to the effect and the unit regardless of whether or not a predetermined game progress operation is accepted A first continuation effect executing means for executing a first continuation effect suggesting that the next game is continued by the execution of an end stage portion of the game effects, and the last of the plurality of games. During a unit game effect in a game, it suggests that the next game will continue to be performed by accepting the predetermined game progress operation regardless of whether or not the end game portion of the unit game effect is being executed. Second continuation effect executing means for executing the second continuation effect.

  According to this configuration, as a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games, a unit game effect in one game that is advanced by a game progress operation is executed. Thereby, a series of continuous effects can be advanced according to the game progress operation by the player himself. In addition, during the unit game effect in the game up to the last game, the next game is continued by executing the final part of the unit game effect regardless of whether or not the predetermined game progress operation is accepted. While the first continuation effect suggesting this is executed, during the unit game effect in the last game, a predetermined game is performed regardless of whether or not the end stage portion of the unit game effect is being executed. By accepting the proceeding operation, a second continuation effect that suggests that the effect will continue in the next game is executed. For this reason, in the game up to the final game, it is possible to suggest that the first continuation production is executed by executing the final part of the unit game production and the next game continues, and the final game In a game, a specific effect is executed following a series of continuous effects, and the second continuation effect is received by accepting a predetermined game progress operation regardless of whether or not the end game portion of the unit game effects is executed. Can be suggested by running Thereby, the first continuation effect can be executed according to the progress of the unit game effect. On the other hand, the second continuation effect is executed when a predetermined game progress operation is accepted. The time when the predetermined game progress operation is accepted is when the player operates the gaming machine and when the player intentionally advances the game, so at least any operation is performed. It can be considered that the player is paying more attention to the game than when it is not played. Therefore, the second continuation effect can be reliably executed at a timing at which it can be considered that the player is paying attention to the game in the final game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the player more surely recognize that the specific effect is executed following the series of continuous effects.

  Preferably, the second continuation effect executing means does not execute the second continuation effect by executing an end portion of the unit game effect during the unit game effect in the final game. The second continuation effect is executed by accepting the predetermined game progress operation.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the end stage portion of the unit game effect is executed and the second continuous effect is executed when the player is not paying attention to the game.

  Preferably, the first continuation effect executing means does not execute the first continuation effect by accepting the predetermined game progress operation during the unit game effect in the game up to the final game, and the unit game effect is not executed. The first continuation effect is executed by executing the end part of the first stage.

  According to this configuration, the first continuation effect is executed at the timing when the player performs the game progress operation, so that the game is not the final game in a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games. It is possible to prevent the player from having a sense of expectation or misunderstanding that a special performance has been executed by the game progress operation.

  Preferably, the specific effect includes an effect that at least suggests the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and after executing the series of continuous effects and further executing the specific effect, the advantage Result effect execution means for executing a result effect suggesting whether or not the state is controlled is provided.

  According to this configuration, after giving a sense of expectation that the specific effect will be executed by a series of continuous effects, when the specific effect is started, the expectation for controlling to an advantageous advantageous state is given. It is possible to increase the sense of expectation step by step and improve the fun of the game. Further, since the result effect after the specific effect is executed suggests whether or not the advantageous effect is controlled, it is possible to easily inform the player of the progress of the game.

  Preferably, the game machine includes: a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns that variably display a plurality of types of symbols when the game is started; and a stop operation unit that stops variable display of each of the variable display columns. When all the variable display columns are stopped, a privilege can be given according to the stopped symbol combination, and the predetermined game progress operation is performed by one variable display column among the plurality of variable display columns. This is an operation to the stop operation means for stopping the variable display of the one variable display row in a state where only the variable display is performed.

  According to this configuration, the second continuation effect is executed when an operation for stopping the symbol combination related to the provision of the privilege is received. In addition, when the operation for stopping the symbol combination related to the grant of the privilege is accepted is when the player performs the last operation in the last game in a series of continuous effects on the gaming machine, This is the timing at which the player pays the most attention to what symbol combination is stopped, and also the timing at which the awareness of the next game is increasing because it is just before starting the next game. For this reason, the second continuation effect can be reliably executed at the timing when the player pays the most attention to the game in the final game and the awareness of the next game is increasing. As a result, the specific effect can be grasped more reliably, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Preferably, the execution mode of the second continuous effect is different from the execution mode of the first continuous effect.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to notify the execution mode of when the effect following the next game is a continuous effect and when the effect following the next game is a specific effect.

  Preferably, an image display means capable of displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on a display area in an overlapping manner, and the series of continuous effects, the first continuous effect, and the second continuous effect correspond to each other. It is an effect executed by displaying an image on the image display means, and an image corresponding to each of the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect is a layer displaying an image corresponding to at least the series of continuous effects. Is displayed in a layer having a higher priority.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to make the player more surely recognize the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect while reducing the burden of image processing.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the state where the front door of the slot machine is opened. It is a development view of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating each transition of a gaming state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating a continuous production and a battle production. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display in a continuous production. It is a figure which shows the timing which displays (starts) the effect according to the progress degree of the game among continuous effects. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the continuous production and the specific production as a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the continuous production and the specific production as a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described 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 a medal as a game medium will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and is not a gaming machine that can execute a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium or a gaming medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal). It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of playing a game using the score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 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-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. 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 / released with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by an administrator of the game hall. Whether the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 is detected by the door sensor 20.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R are rotated, the display window 7 can visually recognize a state in which symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the variable display part 13 which variably displays a plurality of symbols is formed by the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R.

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

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line composed of a lower row of the left variable display row 10L, a lower row of the middle variable display row 10M, and a lower row of the right variable display row 10R is set as a winning line to be a winning determination target for the combination. Yes. In the display window 7, a winning 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 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image as the game (game) progresses. In addition, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols, the number of payouts, etc. is printed is provided above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5. Lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

  The payout display 46 is a display that is used for displaying various information such as error information and setting suggestion information as well as displaying the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination of a combination occurs. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the setting values 1 to 6 and that indicates the set setting value. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pressing order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) advantageous for the player, a result of a role lottery, or the like. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that an advantageous period in which an AT game that can notify the advantageous operation mode is acceptable (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period).

  Each of the credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notifies information according to the lighting state of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and is turned on during the advantageous period and is turned off during a normal period that is not the advantageous period.

  Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. As operation units, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a production operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a checkout switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (hereinafter also collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting a bet amount for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting a bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number is the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter also referred to as one game) (in this embodiment, “3” except for “in bonus state”, “in bonus state” 2 ”).

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation related to the effect. For operations related to production, operations for executing / developing production, operations for selecting production modes and characters, etc., and administrator menu for displaying player menu status and setting history etc. for displaying game history etc. This includes operations for shifting to a state.

  The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or a set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R to stop variable display of symbols. The medal slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

  A lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided below various operation units on the front door 5. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R include light sources such as LEDs, for example, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

  Also, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out medals in response to the occurrence of a winning combination, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 39 for performing effects by outputting sound effects and sounds according to the progress of the game.

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

  Each of the reel motors 14L to 14R is fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and a corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to a rotation shaft thereof. Accordingly, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are constituted by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reel rotates. 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 the predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle stage of the display window 7. It is configured.

  Above the reel unit 9, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are installed in a state of being housed in the board case. If a fraud is made to a control board or the like stored in the board case, in order to make it possible to easily identify the trace, for example, some members must be destroyed or the board cannot be contacted. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines that connect the boards.

  A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full 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 medals received from the medal slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor that is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medal stored in the hopper container 42 has reached a predetermined amount and is in a full state.

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor that 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 constituted by, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects 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 opening 39 via a medal chute 47 provided below the back side 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 included in the slot machine 1 is disposed. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56.

  The power switch 50 is a switch for switching presence / absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change processing, and is a switch that detects an operation for shifting to setting change processing. The switches provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 are switches that can be operated when the front door 5 is opened. For this reason, basically, only the administrator of the game hall can operate.

  The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying a winning probability of winning a winning combination predetermined in the winning lottery. In the winning lottery, the winning probabilities can be made different by using the winning probabilities corresponding to the set values that have been set. In other words, when the set values are different, the winning probabilities of winning in the winning lottery may be different even for the same winning combination. As a result, according to the set value, the number of medals to be paid out while the game is executed a predetermined number of times differs, and as a result, the payout rate can be made different. For this reason, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set value, for example, 1 to 6 (in this embodiment, four levels of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6) having different winning probabilities are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. Note that the set values may be provided in six stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by switching to the setting change process by turning on the power with the change process start switch 56 turned ON by the setting change key managed by the game hall administrator.

  The set value can be sequentially switched by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting changing process (for example, 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 5...). During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, after the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF to store the set value displayed at that time. Thereby, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a role lottery or the like 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.

  On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is disposed at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine, and the regular medal is placed on the first flow path 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, the non-regular medal is guided to the second flow path 44 side to be discharged to the outside.

  The medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and a throwing sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching a medal inserted according to a game situation (for example, when the reel is rotating and when the credit upper limit is reached) to the second flow path 44 side. The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects medals guided to the first flow path 40 side one by one from medals inserted through the medal insertion slot 25. 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. On the reels 11L to 11R, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. 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”, and the like. Actually, however, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a red “7” pattern as “R7”, a green “7” pattern as “G7”, a “BAR” pattern as “BR”, a “Bell” pattern as “BE”, and a “RP” The pattern of “Replay” is arranged. The plural kinds of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbol, numeral, or the like. Note that “C1” and “C2” are configured by pictures having similar appearances, and thus are collectively referred to as “C”. Similarly, “T1” and “T2” are also composed of patterns having similar appearances, and are collectively referred to as “T”.

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end in correspondence with symbol arrangement regions in which symbols are arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement region 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 peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R are rotated, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order such as symbol numbers ... 19 → 18 → 17 →… 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18. Can be made.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, a predetermined number required for starting one game when the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 is operated (in this embodiment, “in bonus state”). Except for “3” and “in bonus state” is set to “2”), the number of medals corresponding to the number of bets can be set to start rotation, and the start switch 19 is operated to operate the reels 11L˜ 11R is rotated to variably display symbols and one game is started. In the present embodiment, “3” is set as the prescribed number of game states other than “bonus state”, and “2” is set as the prescribed number of “bonus state”. The specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

  After one 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 one game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player in accordance with the symbol combination (display result) when rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. As the predetermined privilege, for example, transition of the gaming state, automatic setting of the number of bets for the next game without newly using medals, etc., a predetermined number of medals paid out (or credit addition), etc. However, it is not limited to these.

  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 a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub-control board 73 is a board on which a sub-CPU 71 that controls effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates power for driving various electrical components mounted in the slot machine 1 using power supplied from the outside. The external output board 90 is a board for outputting 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 unit, etc.).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data related to the game, and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. And various functions realized by controlling the hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and receives a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Processing related to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected for a predetermined time or more by the input sensor 53, a full error in which the hopper container 42 is detected to be full by the full sensor 58, and the hopper motor 57 being driven. However, it includes a medal expired 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 checkout switch 23 shown in FIG. , A reset switch 52, a change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a full 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 a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is mounted with a display unit composed of 7 segment LEDs. The main control board 63 is equipped with a display for displaying an advantageous period stay ratio during an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and a bonus ratio of a payout number with respect to a total payout number. . The advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46). You may do. 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 accessory 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 as the game progresses. The sub control board 73 controls effects based on commands from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot 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 only in 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 the effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, and an effect operation unit 81 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 up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation to the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops the predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. To control. Further, the sub CPU 71 can select an effect mode that can be selected from a plurality of types of effect modes with different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (while an effect mode selection screen is being displayed). , One of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switch, and the effect mode selected by operating the decision switch 81a is set.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a when the change process start switch 56 is operated and shifts to the setting change process, and the administrator menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is possible to display on the device 27. Further, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11 </ b> L to 11 </ b> R, and urges an operation to a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect that is continuous over a plurality of games or a specific button) that occurs as the game progresses. When the decision button 81a is operated when a chance button effect or the like is not executed (hereinafter also referred to as a game standby), the player menu state is shifted to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Enable display. The sub CPU 71 selects an item or target to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switch in the administrator menu state or the player menu state, and according to the item or target selected by operating the determination switch 81a. Execute the process. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and a player menu screen in the player menu state in a layer having a higher priority than the specific layer by operating the decision switch 81a. By drawing this image, the player menu screen may be displayed with priority. Note that while the player menu screen is displayed, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily ended.

  Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed in a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and when the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen is displayed even if the determination switch 81a is operated when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button. You may make it not. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally developed to the next stage by the operation of the decision switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. In addition, 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 is different from the switch for developing the chance button effect, the switch for developing the chance button effect is displayed while the player menu screen is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from being developed unintentionally.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs a game control process 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 number setting process)
In the bet amount setting process of S100, the bet number is determined according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-game flag set at the time of winning the re-gamer, Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, a state in which rotation can be started (validation) in which an operation to the start switch 19 is received effectively is set.

  In the betting number setting process, a driving signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on an operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and a number of medals corresponding to the credit amount or the set betting number are paid out. A checkout process is performed. The betting number setting process ends when an operation signal is received from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when an operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process, a bet command that can specify the set bet number (the number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for one game can be specified on the sub-control board 73 side.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for role lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates a random number value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is determined in advance based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted value). In addition, a lottery for lottery of whether or not to win any one of a plurality of types of winning combinations is performed. With reference to FIG. 6, the types and names of the roles set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of combinations, a bonus combination, a replay combination, and a small combination are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus state where the winning probability of the small combination is high. The re-game combination (hereinafter also referred to as replay) is a combination that sets the above-mentioned re-play flag when winning. In the betting number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the medals (or credits) owned by the player are not newly used, and the specified number of games (current game) to be started next (from now) is set. This is the role of automatically setting the corresponding bet number as the bet number of the next game. A small combination is a combination that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

  As bonus combinations, combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2” (hereinafter collectively referred to as bonus combinations or “RBB”) are provided. For the symbol combinations “RBB1” and “RBB2”, a combination of three “R7” and three “G7” is defined. When winning “RBB1” and “RBB2”, the bonus state is controlled. The bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (the number described in the remarks column in FIG. 6).

  As re-playing roles, role names “RPC”, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided. In the “RPC” symbol combination, a combination of three “RP” is defined. For “RTT1” to “RTT9”, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combinations “RTT1” to “RTT9” are stopped on the winning line NL, the “T” symbols are stopped at the lower, middle and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, or the “BR” symbols are displayed at the lower stage of the reels 11L. The “T” symbols stop at the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper stage of the reel 11R, and the “T” symbols are obliquely aligned at least partially. Further, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are also referred to as promoted replays because they serve as an opportunity to control the advantageous RT.

  As the small roles, role names “BEL”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH” are provided. For the symbol combination “BEL”, a combination of three “BE” is defined. For “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. “BEL” is a winning state when the pressing order is correct in a gaming state where the specified number is set to “3” (other than “bonus state”), and nine medals are paid out, whereas In the “bonus state” in which “2” is set, “12” medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order. “ATA1” to “ATA12” can be awarded according to the operation timing to the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and one medal is paid out. When “CH” wins, one medal is paid out. “CH” is a role that triggers an advantageous period lottery to determine whether or not to control during the advantageous period.

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

  As the winning combination group including the bonus combination, “bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are provided. “Bonus 1” and “Bonus 2” are winning combination groups each consisting of one bonus combination. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also a winning combination group that is won at the same time as another combination (for example, CH).

  As the winning combination group of the re-gamer, “normal lip” and “promotion lip” are provided. The “normal lip” is a winning combination group including only “RPC”. On the other hand, “Elevation Lip” is a winning combination group composed of “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As a winning combination group of small roles, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” and “single-piece role” are provided. “Left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” include two or more types of combinations of “ATA1” to “ATA12” in addition to “BEL”, and include combinations that are different from each other. This is a winning group consisting of “Left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. “One piece combination” is a winning combination group composed of “CH”.

  Among these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group that is the target of the lottery is determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. The determination value related to the winning probability in the winning lottery is determined according to the winning winning group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value that has been set.

  The gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include “initial RT”, “normal RT”, “advantageous RT”, “RBB internal winning state” in which “RBB” has been won, and bonus combination winnings A “bonus state” is provided. “Initial RT”, “normal RT”, and “advantage RT” are collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Among the winning combination groups including bonus combinations, “Bonus 1” and “Bonus 2” are subject to combination lottery in the general gaming state. For each of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, for example, when the setting value is 1, the determination value is determined so that the winning probability is 1/1000. The determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination is determined according to the set value, and the winning probability increases as the set value increases. For example, when the setting value is 6, the determination value is determined so that the winning probability is 1/900. It should be noted that “bonus 1” and “bonus 2” may have determination values determined so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

  Next, in the winning combination group including the re-gamer, “normal lip” is a target lottery in the general gaming state and “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability during “advantage RT” is 1 / 1.7. Thus, the determination value is determined so that the winning probability in “normal RT” and “initial RT” is 1/8, and the winning probability in “RBB internal winning state” is 1/3. In addition, “promotional lip” is a target for lottery only in “normal RT”, and a determination value is set so that a winning probability is 1/20. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-gamer is a winning probability corresponding to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning either the normal lip or the promotion lip has a relationship of “normal RT” ≦ “initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“advantage RT”. For this reason, “advantageous RT” in the general gaming state can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including small roles, “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are subject to role lottery in the general gaming state, “RBB internal winning state”, and “bonus state”. The probability of winning one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is 1/5 in the general gaming state, etc., and each of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is selected. The determination values are equally distributed so that the probabilities are the same. In the “bonus state”, the judgment value is determined so that “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are won with a probability of 1/1, and “Left correct answer bell” is determined for each game. Winners of “BEL” by winning all of “1” to “Right Correct Bell 4”. The “bonus state” can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the “BEL” is improved as compared to the general gaming state.

  “One piece combination” is a subject of lottery in the general gaming state, “RBB internal winning state”. The probability of winning a “single player” in a general gaming state is determined by a common judgment value regardless of the set value so that the probability is 1/50 regardless of which set value is set. It has been.

  In the internal lottery process, the determination value (determination value according to the set value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the combination lottery in the current game state is read and subtracted from the extracted value (extracted value is updated) A determination process for determining whether or not is a value smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0) is performed, and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), a determination process for the next winning group is performed. Repeat the cycle.

  When it is determined in the determination process for any winning combination group that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been won, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery is finished. For this reason, the probability of winning the winning combination group is “the winning combination group determination value / 65536”. It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the winning lottery, the smaller the predetermined value. On the other hand, when all the winning combination groups subject to the role lottery are determined, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that no winning group has been won. It is determined that In this embodiment, the probability of “out of” is determined to be about 19% during the advantageous RT, but is not limited to this, and for example, has a very low probability (5%, etc.). It may be determined.

  The internal lottery process terminates the role lottery when it is determined that one of the winning group is won, or when it is determined that the winning group has not won any of the winning group. , The process proceeds to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when “Bonus 1” or “Bonus 2” is won, a winning type command that can specify that either “RBB” is won is output, and when “Normal Lip” or “Promotion Lip” is won, either A winning type command that can specify that the player is elected as a re-game player is output, and when one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is elected, the push order bell is won. A winning type command that can specify that is output. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period related processing in S300, processing related to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, in the normal period, it is possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the advantageous period transition lottery performed when a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes an advantageous general, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The general advantage is a period in which the CZ transfer lottery for determining whether to shift to CZ can be executed. CZ is a period during which an AT shift lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an AT capable of executing an AT game can be executed. In addition, in the general advantage, the AT transition lottery may be executed in addition to the CZ transition lottery. In this case, for example, the probability of winning in the AT transition lottery is in the CZ rather than the advantageous general lottery. It may be determined to be higher.

  Advantageous general and CZ in the advantageous period are periods in which the payout rate during the period does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as a non-playing period during the advantageous period), whereas AT is used for AT games. In other words, as a result of maintaining the advantageous RT (RT1 having a high winning probability of the re-gamer), it can be said that the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during the advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is first advantageously controlled in general. Further, during the general advantage, it is possible to control to CZ by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. Further, during CZ, it is possible to control the AT by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period that can be controlled by the AT. Further, it can be said that the AT in the advantageous period is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  The predetermined advantageous period shift lottery condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. For example, the condition that is established by the “one-piece role” winning that is a winning group including CH, Including the conditions established by winning “bonus 1” or “bonus 2”, which is the winning combination group. Each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition that is established by winning the “one-piece combination” and a condition that is established by winning “bonus 1” or “bonus 2”. The advantageous period transition lottery condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be exactly the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. Good.

  The conditions for ending the advantageous period in the general advantage are satisfied by digesting the game a predetermined number of times (CZ non-winning) without shifting to CZ. In addition, the condition for ending the advantageous period in CZ is established by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to AT (AT non-winning). Further, the condition for ending the advantageous period during the AT is, as will be described later, the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the AT is ended, or the advantageous period indicating that the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, 1500) has been reached as will be described later It is established when the period counter = 1500. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period in any of advantageous general, CZ and AT are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. In this embodiment, the condition for ending the advantageous period includes an ending condition that is satisfied when the remaining AT game number counter = 0, and a special ending condition that is satisfied when the advantageous period counter = 1500. The conditions that can be satisfied by other specific events are not limited to those exemplified in.

  In the advantageous period related processing, a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition that allows the advantageous period to end (for example, winning the winning group) It is determined whether or not there is an effect, and when it is a situation that can be established, an effect is given that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, and the like in such a manner that all segments blink.

  In the advantageous period related processing, when the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period are satisfied, the main CPU 61 A condition-related command that can specify a condition that may be satisfied is output to the sub-control board 73. Thus, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may notify the possibility that the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period are satisfied. it can.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, it is possible to execute a notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning lottery during the AT in the advantageous period. For example, when “Left correct answer bell 1” in the winning combination group is won, the notification display 60 is configured to stop from the left reel 11L to win “BEL” as will be described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (one of the upper and lower two lower left sides) corresponding to the uppercase letter “L” of the seven segments is lit. Further, in the advantageous period related processing, 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 executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub-control board 73 side. When the advantageous period related process ends, 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 driven and controlled, and the reels 11L to 11R are rotated and stopped. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and measurement is started after the 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 for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. Thereby, it is possible to delay the timing of starting the rotation of 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 the reels 11L to 11R start to rotate, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control processing, after the reels 11L to 11R start to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern with a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R Each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, so that the stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received (validated).

  In the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the reels are arranged within a predetermined retractable range from a symbol positioned on the reel winning line NL corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn into the winning line NL to stop the reel. The drawable range is the range up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged from the symbols on the winning line NL to the 4 symbols ahead can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

  If you have won any of the roles in the draw, you can draw the symbols on the winning line when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. Stop. On the other hand, if any winning combination is not won, the winning symbol combination that does not win any winning combination is drawn on the winning line and stopped. For this reason, when an operation to the stop switch is performed, if the symbol constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line NL within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn on the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the winning line NL.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, “If any part is won in the part lottery, the symbols constituting the part that is won can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. ". Here, since the lottery is performed for each “winning role group”, the “winning role” corresponds in detail to any one of the winning “winning role group”. It will be a thing.

  In the reel stop process, symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the payline NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a place where the symbols constituting the role do not exist within the drawable range, even if the winning timing is selected in the winning lottery, the winning line is not met. There is a case where a symbol constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “bonus combination” have a portion that does 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. Further, the symbols constituting “RBB2” also have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in at least one reel. For this reason, the “bonus combination” may not be able to be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and may be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the “bonus combination” is won, reel control is performed to draw the selected bonus combination within the drawable range, but no combination is won. Occurs. If “RBB1” and “RBB2” cannot be won in the winning game, the process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is controlled until the bonus combination is won under the control of the RBB internal winning state. Is called.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “RP” constituting “RPC” included in “normal lip” are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. In addition, the symbols constituting each of “RTT1” to “RTT9” included in the “promotional lip” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the “promotional lip” is selected, “RTT1” ~ Win all of “RTT9”. As a result, when “promotion lip” is won, any one of “RTT1” to “RTT9” can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) constituting “CH” included in the “one-piece combination” among the small combinations are not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. To do. For this reason, even if the “one-piece combination” is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbols constituting “CH” may not be drawn into the winning line, and may be missed. .

  Further, in the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, depending on the type of winning combination (result of winning lottery), the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the pressing order (operation mode). A target to be preferentially drawn in is determined in advance.

  Here, the reel stop process when one of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is won will be described. When any one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is selected, the target to be pulled in preferentially is determined in accordance with the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel. The second stop means stopping when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop is when the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it is stopped. The operations on the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also referred to as a first stop operation, a second stop operation, and a third stop operation.

  For example, when “Left Correct Bell 1” is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the left first stop (the left reel 11L is first stopped), “BEL” has priority over other roles. It is stipulated to be drawn in. Since the symbols “BE” constituting “BEL” are arranged within the retractable range, the “BEL” is not missed. Therefore, when “left correct answer bell 1” is won and the first left stop, reel control is performed so that “BEL” is always won.

  On the other hand, when “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, when the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), “BEL” is won simultaneously. It is determined that ATA1 "or" ATA4 "is preferentially drawn. The symbols “R7”, “T1”, and “T2” that constitute “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” cannot be drawn into the winning line, and even if “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, any combination is awarded. There are cases where it is not possible.

  Also, even when “Left correct answer bell 2” to “Left correct answer bell 4” are selected, “BEL” can always be won when the first stop is left, but when “BEL” is first stopped, the “BEL” Since the other winning combination is preferentially drawn, and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol arrangement in which there are places where the symbols constituting the other winning combination cannot be drawn, the stop switch Depending on the operation timing, there is a case where no winning combination can be won. Similarly, even when “Medium correct answer bell 1” to “Medium correct answer bell 4” are selected, “BEL” can always be won when the first stop is made. However, when the left or right first stop is performed, the other winning combination which is selected at the same time is preferentially drawn over “BEL”, and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R draws the symbols constituting the other winning combination. Since it is a symbol arrangement in which there are places that cannot be played, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it may not be possible to win any combination. Even when “right correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are selected, “BEL” can always be won when the first stop on the right, but from “BEL” when the first stop on the left or middle is made. Since the other winning combination is preferentially drawn, and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol arrangement in which there are places where the symbols constituting the other winning combination cannot be drawn, the stop switch Depending on the operation timing, there is a case where no winning combination can be won. In addition, when all of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are won (for example, during the “bonus state”, etc.), regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, The reel control is performed so as to win the “BEL”.

  The order of pushing “BEL” when winning one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is also referred to as a correct answer procedure. When one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is won during the AT described above, information that can specify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When winning one of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4”, any of the winning roles of “ATA1” to “ATA12” cannot be operated in the correct procedure. When the stop operation is performed at a timing at which it is not possible to win a prize, a specification that does not stop on the winning line when “Left correct bell 1” to “Right correct bell 4” are not selected among the “out of” symbol combinations. The reel control for drawing the “out of” symbol combination on the winning line is performed. A specific “out of” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “normal RT” when stopped on the winning line NL in “initial RT” or “advantage RT”. For this reason, a specific “out” symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition event (see FIG. 7).

  In addition, in the reel stop processing when a re-playing role or a small role is won in a state where the winning of a bonus role is carried over (RBB internal winning state), the re-playing role or the small role is drawn with priority over the bonus role. It is prescribed as follows.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R stops, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is issued. Output. Thereby, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute a corresponding effect. When all of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the exit determination process of S500.

(Outgoing judgment process)
In the outcome determination process of S500, a process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small combination wins, a payout process for paying out a medal described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or adding a credit is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. Thereby, it is possible to specify the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game even on the sub-control board 73 side. Also, when the re-game player wins, a process for setting a re-game flag is executed. In the outcome determination process, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning combination, etc. is output. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. Further, in the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 in accordance with the game result. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to a game state setting process of S600.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag that can specify the next and subsequent game states is set based on a lottery drawing or a game result. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the gaming state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify “normal RT” when the normal transition outcome is stopped on the winning line NL in “initial RT” or “advantage RT”. Also, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify “advantageous RT” when winning “RTT1” to “RTT9” that are promoted replays in “normal RT”.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify “RBB internal winning state” when no winning is made in a game that has won “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “advantaged RT” Set the gaming status flag. The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the “bonus state” when winning the “RBB”. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the “bonus state”, and sets a game state flag that can identify “initial RT” when the payout number exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can specify “initial RT” when initialized by a setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to an advantageous period setting process of S700.

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

  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, the “push order bell” is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), while the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the “push order bell” is won. For this reason, the push-down bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition event is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

  In normal RT, when “promotion replay” is won and “promotion replay” wins, it is controlled to advantageous RT. However, since it is still non-AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, the “push order bell” wins with a relatively high probability, and as a result, the normal transition outcome is stopped at a relatively early timing. Therefore, it is controlled to “normal RT”. Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played at normal RT.

  Even if “RBB” is won during normal RT or the like, it is not possible to win a prize unless the symbols constituting the “RBB” are stopped at a timing at which the symbols can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if the game won for “RBB” cannot be won, the game is controlled to “RBB internal winning state”.

  When “RBB” is won, the game is controlled to the “bonus state”. During RBB, winning “BEL” regardless of the operation mode as a result of winning all of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4” with a high probability, so that medals can be obtained efficiently. it can. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the control is made to “initial RT”.

  On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the “BEL” when the “push order bell” is won during the “normal RT” and “advantage RT” is for notification. Notification is given by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. Thereby, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, “BEL” can be surely won. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition outcome, it is possible to prevent a fall from “advantage RT” to “regular RT”, and it is advantageous that the ratio of winning and winning the “re-gamer” has been increased. You can play games in the state. The CZ in the advantageous period is terminated by notifying the advantageous operation mode when the “push order bell” is won after the game has been performed a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, after the RBB won during the AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so the AT is again performed, the advantageous operation mode is notified, and the “advantage RT” is controlled. After the RBB won during AT is over, the period controlled to “Initial RT” and “Normal RT” until it is controlled to “Advantage RT” is the preparation stage until it is controlled to “Advantage RT” It is also called a preparation period. In addition, when “Push Order Bell” is won during the “Initial RT” controlled after the RBB won during the AT, the “Bell” is won in order to be able to shift to “Normal RT”. An advantageous operation mode for making it happen is not notified.

(Advantageous period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous general game number counter for identifying the number of games that can be advantageously controlled in the advantageous period based on the lottery or the result of the game, etc., and CZ in the advantageous period A CZ game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled, a remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled by the AT in the advantageous period, and executed after the advantageous period is started An advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games played is set. The advantageous general game number counter, the CZ game number counter, the remaining AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Based on the advantageous period counter, the main CPU 61 determines whether the current period is the advantageous period or the normal period, sets the advantageous general flag when the advantageous period is advantageous, and sets the advantageous general flag when it is CZ. Is set, and the AT flag is set when AT is in progress. As a result, it is specified during the advantageous period whether the advantageous period is in general, the CZ period, or the AT period. Hereinafter, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the sub-control board 73 performs an effect based on a state command for specifying a controlled state or period as described later. For example, in the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, a background image corresponding to a controlled state or period may be displayed. Specifically, in the normal period, a background image reminiscent of daytime is displayed. On the other hand, in the advantageous general period of the advantageous period, a background image reminiscent of evening or night may be displayed. Further, a background image corresponding to the battle effect may be displayed in CZ, and a background image corresponding to AT may be displayed in AT. In this way, the controlled state or period may be specified from the content of the effect.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied in this game, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (advantageous general among advantageous periods), and at the beginning of the advantageous period Advantageous period shift lottery for determining the number of games that can be generally controlled (that is, the advantageous degree of advantageous generality) is executed.

  The advantageous period transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The advantageous period transition lottery table is determined so that the advantageous period transition lottery is performed according to a ratio corresponding to the established advantageous period transition lottery condition. For example, if the lottery condition for the advantage period shift is established by winning “one-player” in the normal period, it is determined to be “non-winning” at a rate of 50%, and it is determined that the control is generally advantageous at a rate of 50% Is done. In addition, when the general control is advantageously performed by winning the “one-player combination”, the number of advantageous general games is determined to be “10”, “15”, or “20” at a rate of 15%, 15%, or 20%, respectively. The Depending on which advantageous period shift lottery condition is satisfied, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the advantageous degree of the general advantageous (advantageous period) becomes different. Even during the normal period, in the RBB internal winning state and bonus, even if a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied, the advantageous period transition lottery is not executed.

  When the decision to control in general is made, in the advantageous period setting process, the number of games determined by the advantageous period shift lottery is set in the advantageous general game number counter, and the advantageous general flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), an advantageous general control from the normal period to the advantageous period is performed.

  The advantageous period shift lottery is performed collectively using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and an advantageous period shift lottery is performed depending on which one the extracted value belongs to. The advantageous period shift lottery is performed at the end of one game. However, the lottery is not limited to this, and may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the lottery for advantageous period transition is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the part lottery. For example, when winning “one piece combination” in the part lottery, May be separately extracted, and the advantageous period shift lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is in effect is performed by turning on the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after the advantageous general control. In the advantageous period setting process after the advantageous period is controlled, the advantageous general game number counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is executed, and the advantageous period counter value is incremented by 1. In this embodiment, an example of performing an advantageous general end determination based on whether or not the advantageous general game number counter is subtracted for each game and has reached 0 (subtraction method) will be described. Is not limited to the subtraction method, for example, by adding 1 to the advantageous general game number counter for each game, and depending on whether or not the count value reaches a predetermined value (advantageous general number of games) (addition method) It may be. Similarly, for the end determination of each of CZ and AT, which will be described later, the subtraction method is exemplified in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the end determination of each of CZ and AT may be performed by an addition method. . In the present embodiment, the advantageous period counter is incremented by 1 for each game, and the advantageous period ends depending on whether or not the count value has reached a predetermined value (the upper limit value 1500 of the advantageous period). An example of performing the determination will be described. Regarding the determination of the end of the advantageous period, a predetermined value (upper limit value 1500 of the advantageous period) is set in the advantageous period counter at the beginning of the advantageous period, and the value of the advantageous period counter is set for each game. It may be performed depending on whether or not 0 is reached.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the advantageous general, it is determined whether or not the CZ transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in the current game. When a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is established in this game, a CZ transition lottery is executed to determine whether or not to control to CZ and the number of games that can be controlled to CZ (that is, the advantage of CZ).

  The CZ transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is determined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed according to a ratio according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is established by winning the “single winning combination”, it is determined to be “non-winning” at a rate of 10% and to be controlled to CZ at a rate of 90%. Further, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning the “one-player combination”, the number of CZ games is determined as “10”, “15”, or “20” at a ratio of 30% of 90%. Depending on which of the CZ transition lottery conditions is established, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the CZ (advantage period) has different advantages.

  When the decision to control to CZ is made, in the advantageous period setting process, the number of games determined by the CZ transition lottery after digesting the number of games (for example, 3 times) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, continuous effect) Is set in the CZ game number counter and the CZ flag is set. The advantageous general game number counter and the advantageous general flag are reset. Thereby, as shown in FIG.8 (b), it controls to CZ of an advantageous period.

  The CZ shift lottery is performed in a batch lottery manner, similarly to the advantageous period shift lottery. For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the CZ transition lottery is performed depending on to which the extracted value belongs. Although the CZ transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. It is also possible to extract and perform AT transfer lottery using the random number.

  When the advantageous general game number counter is set to “0” and the determined number of games is exhausted without being determined to be CZ by the CZ transition lottery, the CZ non-winning effect indicating that the CZ is not won in the advantageous period setting process. A CZ non-winning notification process for performing a winning notification is performed. In the CZ non-winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 and the like so as to display “-” and a CZ non-winning command capable of specifying CZ non-winning are output to the sub-control board 73. In order to display a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27, or to switch from a background image (evening or night background) corresponding to the general advantage to a background image (daytime background) corresponding to the normal period. Including processing. Thereby, a player can be notified of CZ non-winning. In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ.

  If the condition for ending the advantageous general is established when the CZ is not won, the advantageous period setting process deletes the advantageous general flag to end the advantageous period and shift to the normal period as shown in FIG. The period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  On the other hand, when it is decided to control to CZ in the CZ transition lottery during the general advantage, for example, a CZ winning command capable of specifying CZ winning is output to the sub-control board 73 and a predetermined effect ( (Continuous production) is executed. At the time of CZ winning, control is made to CZ from a predetermined CZ start timing (for example, after 3 games are digested when the continuous performance ends). When controlled to CZ, a specific effect (battle effect) is executed following the predetermined effect. The predetermined effect (continuous effect) and the specific effect (battle effect) will be described later.

  In the advantageous period setting process in CZ, it is determined whether or not the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, an AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games that are controlled by the AT. Do. The AT shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is determined so that the AT transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established AT transition lottery condition. For example, if the AT transition lottery condition is established by winning “one-player” in the CZ, it is determined to be “non-winning” at a rate of 10% and to be controlled by the AT at a rate of 90%. The Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, the allocation rate and the like are set so that the ATs have different advantages (the AT winning probabilities are different).

  The AT shift lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the advantageous period shift lottery. For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the AT shift lottery is performed depending on to which the extracted value belongs. The AT transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the AT transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. For example, when winning “single piece” in the role lottery, a random number for AT transfer lottery is separately provided It is also possible to extract and perform AT transfer lottery using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter is set to “0” and the determined number of games is exhausted without being determined to be controlled by AT by the AT shift lottery, the AT non-winning effect indicating that the AT is not winning in the advantageous period setting process An AT non-winning notification process for notification is performed. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process for driving and controlling the notification display 60 and the like so as to display “-” and an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning are output to the sub-control board 73. Then, after finishing the battle effect that was being executed on the liquid crystal display 27, a process for executing the result notification effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” Is included. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of AT non-winning. In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ.

  When the conditions for ending AT and CZ are satisfied, the advantageous period setting process deletes the CZ flag, ends the advantageous period and shifts to the normal period as shown in FIG. The lamp 80 is turned off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT is controlled in the AT transition lottery during CZ, an AT winning notification process for performing AT winning notification that the AT is controlled is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (e.g. From the game start timing) to AT. The AT winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “77” or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning is output to the sub-control board 73 to display the liquid crystal display. After finishing the battle effect performed in the device 27, a process for executing a result notification effect of displaying a message such as “AT winning” is included. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is performed when the number of CZ games is exhausted. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that an AT is won until the number of CZ games is exhausted.

  In the advantageous period setting process, when AT winning notification is performed, the number of AT games determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the AT game number counter and the AT flag is set to control the AT. In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period counter is incremented by 1 every time one game is executed. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is performed, the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game is executed after the control to the AT is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during the AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, “one bonus” is won, “bonus 1” or “bonus 2” is won), the number of AT games is added. A lottery will be performed. Also, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the AT flag is deleted, the advantageous period including AT is terminated, and the normal period is controlled. The condition for ending the advantageous period is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the AT game number counter = 0 and the AT is ended when the winning lottery is not won, or the advantageous period counter = 1500 It is established by becoming. When the condition for ending the advantageous period is established during AT and the normal period is reached, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of the setting by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which gaming state is the next and subsequent games, the advantageous general (advantageous general game number counter) in the normal period and the advantageous period. It is possible to specify whether it is CZ (including the value of the CZ game number counter) of the advantageous period, AT (including the value of the AT game number counter) of the advantageous period, etc. Status command is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute effects according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process proceeds to the betting number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes 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, and outputs an error command that can specify the type of error when it is determined that an error has occurred.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 on the basis of a command from the main control board 63, and performs an effect lottery that determines the presence / absence and type of the effect execution according to the progress of the game by a random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, an effect control process is performed to drive and control effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to the sub-control board 73. Examples of effects executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Directions related to the winning group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can identify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery is received, an effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The effect control process is based on the reception of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of “RBB” is received, such as an effect of displaying a confirmation screen including “bonus fixed!” On the liquid crystal display 27, “ An effect of displaying an image of a “yellow balloon” similar in color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 based on a winning type command that can specify “push order bell” is executed. Thereby, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group, 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 is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is provided. Run. This makes it possible to stop the correct answer procedure and win “BEL” with certainty when one of the “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is won during AT. In addition, during ART that is “advantageous RT” and AT, “BEL” can be won even if any of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is won. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to “normal RT”. In addition, the image which can identify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navigation effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period related processing of S300, the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied. Sometimes a condition-related command is output to the sub-control board 73.

  In the effect control process, when a condition-related command that can specify that a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition can be satisfied in the normal period is received, for example, “Chance is a chance!” At the start of one game. Display a message.

  Further, in the effect control process, when the CZ transition lottery condition is established in an advantageous period in the advantageous period and the CZ is won, a continuous effect is executed as a predetermined effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Moreover, when it transfers to CZ after a continuous effect is performed, while displaying the background screen in CZ, a battle effect is performed as a specific effect following a continuous effect. A battle effect is an effect performed, for example, while digesting the number of CZ games. When the number of CZ games has been exhausted, after the battle effect is ended, a result notification effect that suggests whether or not to shift to the AT is executed according to the result of the AT lottery. In the effect control process, the background screen during AT is displayed during AT. On the background screen during AT, the number of remaining AT games and the number of net increase are displayed. Further, when the number of AT games is added during AT, the number of added games is notified.

(Continuous production and battle production)
Next, continuous effects and battle effects will be described with reference to FIG. The continuous effect is an effect that can be executed when the CZ winning lottery condition is satisfied and the CZ is won in the advantageous period. The continuous effect exemplifies the effect of winning the CZ win by advancing a predetermined effect (such as an effect of content having a story) over a plurality of (for example, three) games. As for the continuous production, the content of the production executed in accordance with the progress of the game is determined in advance. The degree of progress of the game is, for example, how many games have been played since the start of continuous production, how many times the game bet switch was operated or inserted medals, how many times the game start switch or stop switch was operated, etc. Specified by.

  The continuous effect in the present embodiment is composed of a unit game effect in the first game, a unit game effect in the second game, and a unit game effect in the third game, which is the final game. A unit game effect in the game is started when an operation (also referred to as a lever operation) on 19 is performed. In FIG. 9, the horizontal axis indicates the progress of the unit game, and the vertical axis indicates the number of games. As the degree of progress of the unit game, a lever operation and a third stop operation are shown, and it is assumed that a first stop operation and a second stop operation are performed between them. In addition, it is assumed that an operation for setting the bet amount is performed between the third stop operation and the next lever operation.

  FIG. 9 shows the contents of effects displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in each of the “N game” column to the “N + 2 game” column as unit game effects in the first to third games among the continuous effects. ing. The unit game effects in each game proceed according to the progress of the game, and the scenes defined for each unit game effect are switched in a predetermined order.

  In the example of FIG. 9, the unit game effect in each game is composed of, for example, four scenes. Taking the unit game effect of “N game” as an example, when the lever is operated, the scene 1/4 of the N game (“1/4” is the first of the four scenes). Is started). After that, it was switched to scene 2/4 ("2/4" indicates the second of the four scenes) according to the degree of progress of the game (for example, the passage of time). Thereafter, the scene is switched to the scene 3/4 ("3/4" indicates the third scene among the four scenes). In FIG. 9, the illustration of the scene 3/4 is omitted. Further, the scene can be switched to the scene 4/4 (“4/4” indicates the fourth final scene among the four scenes) according to the progress of the game (eg, the passage of time). . Similarly, unit game effects of “N + 1 game” and “N + 2 game” are started together with a lever operation in the corresponding game, and the scene is switched according to the progress of the game.

  Of the unit game effects in each game, the final scene is started when a predetermined timing predetermined for each unit game effect is reached, and the subsequent effect is started after the lever operation for the next game is performed. Until the last scene is looped (repeated). Note that the final scene is not limited to a loop, but may be a fixed display of the final scene of the final scene.

  In addition, the unit game effect in each game is started by the lever operation of the game regardless of whether or not the final scene has been reached, and then the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed. When the lever operation for the game is performed, the game is finished, and the next game is switched to the production. For this reason, as illustrated in the “N game” and “N + 1 game” columns of FIG. 9, scenes 1/4 to 3/4 of the unit game effects in each game are being executed. However, when the lever operation for the next game is performed, the unit game effect is ended halfway, and the unit game effect in the next game is switched to. This is the same for the unit game effect in the final “N + 2 game”.

  Also, in the final scene in the first and second unit game effects, a first continuation effect is executed that suggests that the next game will continue in succession when switched to the final scene. The first continuation effect is executed, for example, by displaying an image such as “NEXT >>”. However, in the unit game effect, as described above, even if the last scene is started, the first continuation effect is not executed by the lever operation for the next game. A unit game effect in the game can be started. Thereby, a game can be advanced by the degree of game progress by the player himself.

  On the other hand, in the unit game effect in the final “N + 2 game”, regardless of whether it is the final scene or not, the third stop operation that is always performed in the progress of the game is used as an opportunity. A second continuation effect that suggests that the battle effect continues in the game is executed. In addition, the unit game effect scene X / 4 in “N + 2 game” in FIG. 9 means not only the final scene but also any scene among the scenes including the first to third scenes before that. (That is, the value of X may be any of 1 to 4). Thereby, the player can be surely recognized that the battle effect is executed following the continuous effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. The second continuation effect is executed, for example, by displaying an image such as “NEXT Battle >>”. In the unit game effect in the final game, after the second continuation effect is executed, the operation is ended by the lever operation, and the battle effect is started.

  The battle effect is an effect that is executed subsequent to the continuous effect, and is executed, for example, from the start to the end of CZ. As a battle effect, after executing a continuous effect, an effect having relevance (such as the appearance of a common character) with the content of the effect of the continuous effect is executed. As a battle effect, for example, an effect is performed in which a teammate character that appears in a continuous effect and an enemy character battle each other. Further, in the battle production, the possibility of being controlled by the AT (for example, the possibility of winning the AT) is suggested by the progress of the production. The battle effect ends when CZ ends, and then the result notification effect is executed. The result notification effect notifies the result of whether or not it is controlled by the AT.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the processing during continuous effect for controlling the unit game effect during the continuous effect. The continuous production process is a process included in the production control process, and is executed by the sub CPU 71 during the continuous production.

  First, in S01, it is determined whether or not a unit game effect in the last game among the plurality of games is being executed. If it is not determined in S01 that the unit game effect in the last game is being executed, that is, if the unit game effect in the game up to the last game is being executed, the final scene for each unit game effect is executed in S02. It is determined whether it is in the middle. If it is determined in S02 that the final scene is being executed, the first continuation effect is executed in S03. Thereby, in the unit game effect in the game up to the last game, the first continuation effect can be executed with the fact that it is the final scene. Even if the third stop operation is performed before the final scene is reached, the first continuous effect is not executed until the final scene is reached.

  If it is not determined in S02 that the final scene is being executed, or if the first continuation effect is being executed in S03, it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 for performing the next game is operated in S04. Is done. If it is not determined that the start switch 19 is being operated, the next game has not yet been performed, so the process proceeds to S02, and the unit game effect in the game is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 19 is operated, a setting for switching to the unit game effect of the next game is performed, and the process proceeds to S01. Thereby, whenever the next game is performed, the unit game effect corresponding to the said game can be started.

  When it is determined in S01 that the unit game effect in the last game is being executed, it is determined in S06 whether or not a third stop operation has been performed in the game (final game). The determination in S06 is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the third stop operation has been performed, and the unit game effect in the final game is continued. When it is determined in S06 that the third stop operation has been performed, the second continuation effect is executed in S07. Thereby, in the unit game effect in the last game, the second continuation effect can be executed with the third stop operation as a trigger regardless of whether or not it is the final scene. Even if the final scene is reached before the third stop operation is performed, the second continuation effect is not executed until the third stop operation is performed.

  The image of the first continuous effect executed in S03 and the image of the second continuous effect executed in S07 are drawn on a layer having a higher priority than the image of the continuous effect and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The sub CPU 71 outputs to the liquid crystal display 27 information that can specify an image to be displayed in accordance with the progress of the game and a layer and a display position for each image, and the layer on which the image is drawn depends on the priority of the layer. The superimposed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs the first continuation on a layer having a higher priority than the layer on which the continuous effect image is drawn in order to ensure that the images of the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect are visible. It is determined that the images of the effect and the second continuation effect are drawn and displayed.

  In S08, it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 for performing the next game has been operated. The determination in S08 is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated, and the unit game effect in the final game is continued. When it is determined in S08 that the start switch 19 for performing the next game has been operated, the setting for switching to the battle effect is performed in S09, and the continuous effect processing is ended. Thereby, a battle effect can be started when the last game in a continuous effect is complete | finished and the next game is performed.

<Examples of continuous production>
Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, a display example, display timing, and the like on the liquid crystal display 27 when a continuous effect is executed will be specifically described. 11 and 12, display examples of the liquid crystal display 27 are mainly described. During the continuous production, various lamps are controlled in a manner corresponding to the display on the liquid crystal display 27, and a predetermined sound effect is obtained. And BGM are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example in the continuous effect. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the timing for displaying (starting) an effect corresponding to the degree of progress of the game among the continuous effects. FIG. 12 shows, from the top, the number of games, the effect being executed, and the display content of the liquid crystal display 27, and the game progress operation is shown at the bottom.

  The continuous performance can be executed in response to CZ winning in the CZ transition lottery. When a lever operation for starting a game is performed, a unit game effect of the first game among the continuous effects is started. As the unit game effect of the first game, an effect as shown in the “N game item” column of FIG. 11 is executed according to the progress of the game. As the unit game effect of the first game, for example, the title of the continuous effect is displayed. In FIG. 11, a message such as “Battle Chance” is displayed as the title in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27, a message “Find the frog” is displayed below it, and a character A imitating a frog is further displayed below. Is displayed, and a message such as “Where are you?” Is displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that an effect having a story development relating to whether or not the frog can be found is executed.

  Subsequently, in response to a message such as “Kasakasa” from the right side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message “This is!” And a state in which the character A jumps to the right side are displayed. Following this, the character A greatly jumps to the right side, and after a message such as “Looking ...” is displayed, the final scene of the unit game production for the first game is “Ta! The character A is displayed backward with a message such as “Scene”. In the final scene, an image such as “NEXT >>” is displayed as the first continuation effect. Thereby, it can alert | report that a continuous production continues also in the next game. The final scene is displayed in a loop until the lever is operated for the next game.

  As the unit game effect of the second game, an effect as shown in the “N + 1 game item” column of FIG. 11 is executed according to the progress of the game. As a unit game effect of the second game, for example, in response to a message such as “Kasakasa ...” from the left side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message “Something can be heard!” A state in which the character A jumps to the left is displayed along with a message such as “Over there!”. Then, after displaying a message such as “That ...”, the final scene of the unit game production for the second game is “That! A is displayed backwards. In the final scene, an image such as “NEXT >>” is displayed as the first continuation effect. Thereby, it can alert | report that a continuous production continues also in the next game. The final scene is displayed in a loop until the lever is operated for the next game.

  As described above, the unit game effects of the first game and the second game proceed according to the progress degree of the game (e.g., time elapses), reach the predetermined timing, and become the final scene. Run. In addition, as shown by the arrows in FIG. 11, the unit game effect ends when the lever operation for the next game is performed, regardless of whether or not the final scene has been reached. Switch to production. Thereby, a game can be advanced by the degree of game progress by the player himself. Therefore, in the unit game effects of the first game and the second game, the lever operation for the next game is performed before the final scene is reached, so that the unit game effect is ended halfway. . In this case, the first continuation effect is not executed.

  As the unit game effect of the third game, an effect as shown in the “N + 2 game item” column of FIG. 11 is executed according to the progress of the game. As the unit game effect of the third game, for example, in response to a message such as “Kasakasa ...” from the left side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “This time, there!” Is displayed. Subsequently, a state in which the character A greatly jumps to the left side is displayed together with a message such as “Mt. Thereafter, as the final scene of the unit game effect of the third game, a character B corresponding to Kogael is displayed together with a message “TA!”. The final scene is displayed in a loop until the lever is operated for the next game.

  In the unit game effect of the third game, regardless of whether it is the final scene, an image such as “NEXT Battle >>” is displayed when the third stop operation is always performed during the progress of the game. The second continuation effect is performed. Thereby, the player can be surely recognized that the battle effect is executed following the continuous effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the second continuation effect is executed by performing the third stop operation until the final scene is reached (for example, a scene in which a message such as “Looking ...” is displayed). An example is shown. The second continuous effect is continuously displayed until the lever operation for the next game is performed.

  By performing the lever operation after executing the second continuation effect, the unit game effect of the third game is ended and the battle effect is started. As shown in the “1 game” column of FIG. 11, the battle effect is displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27 as a message “Battle-win the competition!” A state in which the rival character C (character arranged on the upper side) and the character A on the player side (character arranged on the lower side) are positioned on the start line is displayed. Thereafter, an effect in which the character A and the character C compete with each other according to the progress of the game is executed. Further, when the CZ is ended, the battle effect is ended, and then the result notification effect is executed to notify whether or not the AT is controlled.

<Example of effects produced by slot machine 1>
In the slot machine of the above-described embodiment, a unit game effect for each game out of a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games can be advanced by a game advance operation (lever operation). Thereby, about a series of continuous production, it can be made to advance at a player's own pace. In addition, during the unit game effect in the game up to the last game, the final scene as the end stage portion of the unit game effect is executed regardless of whether or not the third stop operation as the predetermined game progress operation is accepted. As a result, a first continuation effect is executed, which suggests that the next game will continue with the continuation effect. On the other hand, during the unit game effect in the last game, the third stop operation that is always performed in the progress of the game is performed regardless of whether or not the final scene of the unit game effect is being executed. By accepting, the second continuation effect suggesting that the battle effect continues in the next game is executed. For this reason, the first continuation effect can be executed according to the progress of the unit game effect. On the other hand, the second continuation effect is executed when the third stop operation is accepted. The time when the third stop operation is accepted is when the player operates the slot machine and when the player himself / herself has intentionally advanced the game, so at least any operation is performed. It can be considered that the player is paying more attention to the game than when not. Therefore, the second continuation effect can be reliably executed at a timing at which it can be considered that the player is paying attention to the game in the final game. As a result, it is possible to make the player more surely recognize that the battle effect is executed following the series of continuous effects, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in S06 in FIG. 10 and the like, during the unit game effect in the final game during the continuous effect, the player does not execute the second continuous effect by executing the final scene. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the final scene is executed and the second continuation effect is executed when attention is not paid to the game.

  In addition, as shown in S02 of FIG. 10 and the like, during the unit game effect in the game up to the final time during the continuous effect, the first continuation effect is not executed by performing the third stop operation. The first continuation effect is executed in response to the final scene executed according to the degree of progress. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from having a sense of expectation or misunderstanding that a special effect different from the first continuation effect has been executed by performing the third stop operation.

  In addition, after having a sense of expectation that a battle effect will be executed afterwards by a series of continuous effects, the expectation will be raised step by step, such as having a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT by a battle effect. Can improve the interest of the game. Further, since the result notification effect after the battle effect is executed indicates whether or not the AT is controlled, it is possible to easily notify the player of the progress of the game.

  Also, the third stop operation that triggers the execution of the second continuous effect is when the player performs the last operation in the last game in the series of continuous effects on the slot machine. This is the timing at which the player pays the most attention to whether the combination is stopped, and also the timing at which the awareness of the next game is increasing because it is just before starting the next game. For this reason, the second continuation effect can be reliably executed at the timing when the player pays the most attention to the game in the final game and the awareness of the next game is increasing. Since the second continuation effect is executed at such timing, it is possible to more surely grasp the fact that the battle effect follows, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The first continuation effect has a mode for displaying an image such as “NEXT >>”, whereas the second continuation effect has a mode for displaying an image such as “NEXT battle >>”. Yes. For this reason, when the continuation effect is executed, it is possible to easily notify whether the effect following the next game is a continuous effect or a battle effect.

  Further, the images of the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect are determined so as to be drawn on a layer having a higher priority than the image of the continuous effect. Thereby, a player can be made to recognize a 1st continuation effect and a 2nd continuation effect more reliably, without increasing the burden of image processing.

<Modification>
The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. Below, the change with respect to embodiment is illustrated.

(About specific effects)
In the said embodiment, the battle effect which unfolds the effect different from the effect content of a continuous effect using the character which appeared during the continuous effect was illustrated as a specific effect. However, the specific effect is not limited to this as long as the effect is related to the continuous effect. For example, the effect may be a further development of the continuous effect, or an effect that notifies the end of the continuous effect. Also good.

  Here, the example which performs the production | presentation which alert | reports the end of a continuous production as a specific production is demonstrated. 13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining a modification of the specific effect. In FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, for example, it is assumed that CZ wins in the advantageous general CZ transition lottery in the advantageous period and the control is made to CZ and the continuous production is started. In addition, an AT transition lottery is performed for each game during a continuous performance, and the result of the AT transition lottery is notified in a specific performance that is subsequently executed after the end of the continuous performance. First, an outline of a specific effect as a modification will be described with reference to FIG. 13 and 14, an example in which a unit game effect in each game is composed of three scenes will be described. Note that, until the unit game effect of “N + 2 game” in FIG. 13 is started, the three scenes determined in advance according to the progress of the game (for example, the passage of time) are sequentially switched. Since this is the same as 9, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the unit game production of “N + 2 game” in FIG. 13, regardless of whether it is the final scene or not, in the next game, triggered by the third stop operation that is always performed in the progress of the game A second continuation effect is executed that suggests that the specific effect continues. Thereby, a player can be made to recognize surely that a specific effect is performed following a continuous effect, and the interest of a game can be improved. The second continuation effect in FIG. 13 is executed, for example, by displaying a message image such as “hit the NEXT judge lever”. The unit game effect in the last game is ended by operating the lever after the second continuous effect is executed, and the specific effect is started.

  The specific effect in FIG. 13 is an effect for notifying the result of the AT transition lottery during the continuous effect. When the lever operation is performed and the specific effect is started and the AT winning lottery is performed in the AT transition lottery during the continuous effect, a message such as “WIN” is displayed as the specific effect. As a result, the fact that it is controlled by the AT (AT win) is notified, and the AT is controlled. On the other hand, when the AT winning lottery during the continuous production has not been won, a message such as “sorry” is displayed as the specific production. As a result, the fact that the AT is not controlled (AT non-winning) is notified, and the advantageous period ends and the normal period is controlled.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a continuous effect and a specific effect as a modification. As a continuous effect executed from “N game” to “N + 2 game” in FIG. 14, a character A imitating a frog is displayed in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27 and is achieved above the character A. A message such as “Use your power to shine the light!” Is displayed as a condition. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that an effect having a story development relating to whether or not the light can be shined is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, an effect that the star frame vibrates up and down, left and right, an effect that the star frame shines, and the like are executed according to the degree of progress of the game. Of the continuous effects shown in FIG. 14, the final scene is executed when a unit game effect of each game reaches a predetermined timing. Further, when the final scene is executed in the unit game effects in the “N game” and the “N + 1 game”, the first continuation effect that displays an image such as “NEXT >>” is executed. Note that the unit game effect ends when the lever operation for the next game is performed, even when the final scene has not been reached, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. Production in the next game is started. For this reason, the unit game effects in the “N game” and “N + 1 game” may end without the first continuous effect being executed.

  On the other hand, in the unit game effect in the final “N + 2 game”, regardless of whether or not it is the final scene, the third stop operation that is always performed in the progress of the game is triggered. Then, the second continuation effect is executed, which suggests that the specific effect continues in the next game. As the second continuation effect, an image such as “NEXTJUDGE >> Hit the lever!” Is displayed. Thereby, the lever can be operated with a sense of tension by surely allowing the player to recognize that the specific effect is executed following the continuous effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. FIG. 14 shows an example in which the second continuation effect is executed as a result of the third stop operation being performed until the final scene is reached (for example, a scene in which the message “Ikuzo!” Is displayed). ing. The second continuous effect is continuously displayed until the lever operation for the next game is performed. The unit game effect in the last game is terminated by operating the lever after the second continuous effect is executed, and the specific effect is started.

  When the AT winning lottery has been won, a message such as “Success” and “Done!” Is displayed as a specific effect after lighting all the star frames along with a message “Yoshi!”. As a result, it is notified that the AT is won and the AT is controlled. On the other hand, when the AT is not selected in the AT transition lottery, as a specific effect, a message such as “Oh!” Is displayed and the remaining star frame is not lit. Is displayed. Thereby, it is notified that the AT is not won and the AT is not controlled.

(Regarding the application of continuous production and specific production)
In the above embodiment, the continuous performance is executed in the period after winning the CZ among the advantages in general, and the specific performance is executed in the CZ, thereby giving a sense of expectation that the continuous performance is controlled by the CZ. An example in which a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT by a specific performance is given has been described. However, the target to which the continuous effect and the specific effect are applied is not limited to this. For example, in a period that can be controlled during an additional specialization period in which the probability that the number of AT games will increase as a period during AT is improved, a continuous effect is executed in a period until it is controlled during the specialization period during AT, A specific effect may be added and executed during the specialization period. Accordingly, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being added to the specialization period by the continuous effect, and to have a sense of expectation for being added by the specific effect.

  Further, in the case of a slot machine that can be controlled by the AT after the bonus state is ended when the bonus state is controlled, for example, the remaining games until the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied. It is executed from the time when the number of times reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) to the end of the bonus state, and the specific effect (similar to the specific effect in FIG. 14) is executed after the bonus state ends. Also good. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the specific effect will be executed by the continuous effect, and to have a sense of expectation that the AT will be controlled by the specific effect.

  Further, when the bonus state is controlled, it may be possible to control to CZ in the advantageous period after the bonus state is ended. In this case, for example, the continuous effect is executed from when the remaining number of games until the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied to a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the bonus state ends, and the specific effect (Similar to the specific effect in FIG. 11) may be executed after the bonus state ends. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the specific effect will be executed by the continuous effect, and to have a sense of expectation that the AT will be won and controlled by the AT during the CZ by the specific effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, after the continuous production | presentation was performed, although the example which a specific production | presentation could always be performed was demonstrated, not only this but even when a continuous production | presentation is performed, The case where a specific effect is not performed after that may arise. For example, as the final scene of the unit game effects of “N + 2 game” in FIG. 11, the same effect as the final scene of the unit game effects of “N + 1 game” is executed, and the continuous effect is ended by lever operation. However, there may be a case where the specific effect is not started and the screen returns to the normal screen. In this way, when the specific effect is not executed in the next game following the continuous effect, the second continuous effect is not executed even when a predetermined game progress operation is performed in the last game. May be.

(About unit game production)
In the above embodiment, an example in which unit game effects corresponding to each game are defined has been described. However, the unit game effects are not limited to this as long as they are effects in one game, and for example, the same in a plurality of games. An effect may be defined. In addition, as an end part of the unit game effect in each game, an example is described in which the last scene is started by reaching a predetermined timing with the passage of time regardless of whether the game is the last game. However, the unit game effect in the last game is not limited to this, and unlike the unit game effect in the game up to the last game, the final scene is executed by a predetermined game progress operation (third stop operation). It may be.

(Regarding predetermined game progress operations)
In the said embodiment, 3rd stop operation was illustrated as predetermined | prescribed game progress operation used as the execution opportunity of a 2nd continuation effect. However, the predetermined game progress operation is not limited to this as long as it is an operation in the last game among a plurality of games for executing a continuous effect, for example, a lever operation for rotating a reel in the last game It may be. Specifically, the predetermined game progress operation may be an operation for starting variable display of a plurality of types of symbols in the last game among a plurality of games in which a continuous effect is executed. Further, the predetermined game progress operation may be an operation for setting the bet number for the final game, a first stop operation or a second stop operation in the final game, and the like.

  Moreover, the predetermined game progress operation used as the execution opportunity of a 2nd continuous production demonstrated the example defined uniformly. However, the predetermined game progress operation that triggers the execution of the second continuous performance may be associated with a different operation depending on the type of the continuous performance. In addition, the predetermined game progress operation that becomes an execution opportunity of the second continuation effect may be executed in a mode corresponding to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. For example, the predetermined game progress operation may be the third stop operation as a default, but may be the lever operation or the first stop operation when there is a high possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

(About 1st continuation production and 2nd continuation production)
The first continuation effect and the second continuation effect in the above embodiment have been described with respect to examples in which both effects are different due to different displayed images. However, the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect may be different in the following points, instead of or in addition to the image to be displayed. The image displayed as the second continuation effect may be more conspicuous (draw attention) than the image displayed as the first continuation effect. For example, the image displayed as the second continuation effect may be larger than the image displayed as the first continuation effect, and the image displayed as the second continuation effect is an image displayed as the first continuation effect. It may be a more conspicuous color (for example, the image of the first continuous effect is “black” while the image of the second continuous effect is “rainbow”). Thereby, it can be made hard to overlook that the 2nd continuation production was performed. Further, the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect are not limited to different effects, but may be, for example, effects that display the same image and are executed in the same display mode.

  Moreover, about a 2nd continuation effect, it may be performed in the aspect according to the possibility controlled to an advantageous state. In other words, the first continuation effect is executed in a common manner regardless of the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state, whereas the second continuation effect is dependent on the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. It may be executed in a different manner. For example, in the second continuous effect, a message image is displayed in blue characters as a default, but when there is a high possibility that the message is controlled to be in an advantageous state, the message image is displayed in red characters or iridescent characters. May be. Thereby, since the attention degree with respect to a 2nd continuation effect can be improved, it can be made hard to overlook that the said 2nd continuation effect was performed.

  Further, the second continuation effect has been described as an example in which the last scene of the unit game effect in the last game is not executed unless a predetermined game progress operation is performed. However, the second continuation effect is not limited to this as long as it is executed in a manner that can be surely notified to the player. For example, when the final scene is started before a predetermined game progress operation is performed, The second continuation effect may be executed in response to the start of the final scene.

  In FIGS. 11 and 14, both the first continuation effect and the second continuation effect are displayed at the same position, for example, at the end side in the liquid crystal display area. However, as shown in FIGS. The first continuation effect and the second continuation effect may be displayed at different positions. In this case, the first continuous effect may be displayed on the end side in the liquid crystal display area, and the second continuous effect may be displayed on the center side in the liquid crystal display area.

  In addition, when executing the second continuous effect, the second continuous effect is emphasized by graying out the layer layer that is executing the continuous effect so that the continuous effect being executed is not noticeable. Also good.

(Other)
The continuous effect, the specific effect, the first continuation effect, and the second continuation effect in the embodiment and the modification are not limited to one predetermined effect, and, for example, a plurality of types of effects are determined. It is also possible to determine one of a plurality of types of effects when the corresponding execution triggers are established, and execute the effects with the determined types.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on when the advantageous period is shifted to has been described. However, the lighting start of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not limited to this as long as it is a predetermined timing during the advantageous period. For example, the advantageous period is controlled to an AT or a section where the so-called payout rate is 1 or more. The timing at which the first navigation effect is executed by controlling the AT or the so-called appearance rate in an interval of 1 or more in the advantageous period, the interval in which the AT or the so-called appearance rate is 1 or more in the advantageous period Or the timing at which the first navigation effect is executed and more medals than the bet amount are awarded. In addition, when the lighting start of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is set at a predetermined timing during the advantageous period as described above, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lit only by shifting to the advantageous period, and therefore, for example, the AT is not controlled. Even if it ends, the advantageous period may be ended without executing the navigation effect.

  The advantageous period in the above embodiment has been described with respect to an example in which the number of game executions is forcibly terminated when the upper limit (for example, 1500) is reached. However, the condition for forcibly ending the advantageous period is not limited to this. For example, the net increase from the state where the difference between the number of bets and the number of medals awarded in the advantageous period is the minimum (the lowest value) is a predetermined number. (For example, 2400) is exceeded (that is, when the value based on the number of bets and medals awarded in the advantageous period is the smallest, the base point is set to 0, and the difference from the base point exceeds the predetermined number). It may be a condition to do.

  In the above embodiment, the display unit mounted on the main control board 63 or the display unit provided separately (for example, the payout display unit 46, etc.) stays in an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period. An example has been described in which the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of the number of payouts with bonuses to the total number of payouts are displayed. However, in the display device mounted on the control board 63 or a separately provided display device, the total number of medals paid out (total number of grants) instead of or in addition to the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio On the other hand, even if the ratio of the total number of payouts between the number of payouts by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period and the number of payouts in the bonus state (for example, also referred to as an instructed accessory ratio) is displayed. Good. The main CPU 61 calculates a command-in-charge combination ratio based on the controlled state, the number of awarded medals, and the like, and executes a process for displaying on the display. Further, the main CPU 61 may display the instructed accessory ratio on the display when the reset switch 52 is operated, for example.

  In the above embodiment, as a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, which is a transition condition to the advantageous period, a “one-player” winning that does not have a setting difference in the winning probability, or a setting difference in the winning probability is provided. The example that is established by winning “Bonus 1” is described. However, the conditions for shifting to the advantageous period are not limited to this. For example, the condition for shifting to the advantageous period may be established by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning lottery is controlled. . For example, in the example of FIG. 8, the initial RT, the normal RT, the advantageous RT, the RBB internal winning state, the bonus is defined as “the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of the controlled state”. In any state, it means that the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly determined. The conditions for shifting to the advantageous period are to win a specific winning group out of multiple types of winning groups, which is “regularly determined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the role lottery is controlled” As long as it is established by the above, a specific winning combination group may be provided with a setting difference in the winning probability.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, for example, a condition that is established by winning “one-player” or “bonus 1” or “bonus 2” For example, the advantageous period shift lottery condition includes a condition that is established by winning “one-player” and a condition that is established by winning “bonus 1” or “bonus 2”. In addition to these, the transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition include a condition that is established by winning the “normal lip”, and a condition that is established by winning any of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4”. It may be. In this case, the conditions established by winning the “normal lip”, or the conditions established by winning any of the “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4”, It may be determined to control to CZ or AT with a lower probability than the probability of determining to control to CZ or AT by winning “Bonus 1” or “Bonus 2”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the advantageous period transition lottery is not executed even if the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied in the RBB internal winning state and bonus even during the normal period. In addition to the RBB internal winning state or the bonus during the normal period, the advantageous period transition lottery may be executed when a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the AT is exemplified as the advantageous state, and the advantageous period is exemplified as the period that can be controlled to the advantageous state. However, the advantageous state and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled are not limited thereto. For example, the advantageous state may be an additional specialization period in which the probability that the number of AT games will be added is improved, and the bonus state or RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved compared to the normal state (see above implementation) During the period that can be controlled to the advantageous state, a winning combination (for example, a role such as a promotion replay) that triggers the control of the RT is a target of internal lottery. (For example, a period during which control can be performed in a normal RT state in which promotion replay can be won).

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A gaming machine including four or more variable display rows may be used. Moreover, although the variable display part 13 showed the example comprised by the reels 11L-11R, it is not restricted to this, You may comprise by display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display and 7 segment LED. Moreover, although the example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay 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 gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege according to the result of the game, and accepting a game progressing operation for progressing the game Receiving means, continuous effect executing means for executing unit game effects that are effects in one game among a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games, and after executing the series of continuous effects, In the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect related to the effect and the unit game effect in the game up to the final game among the plurality of games, the unit game effect is reached when a predetermined timing is reached with the passage of time. by late moiety is run in, while performing the first continuous effect suggests be followed by directing the next game, to start the next game to reach the predetermined timing Unit game effects in the last round of the game among the a first continuous demonstration execution means first do not run continuously effect, the plurality of game when the the unit game effects is terminated prematurely by accepting the game progress operations because in the medium, by accepting the constant of game progress operations Tokoro regardless of whether the end portion is performed of the unit game effects with time, the suggests be followed by directing the next game 2 A second continuation effect executing means for executing the continuation effect.

According to this configuration, as a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games, a unit game effect in one game that is advanced by a game progress operation is executed. Thereby, a series of continuous effects can be advanced according to the game progress operation by the player himself. In addition, during the unit game effect in the game up to the last game, it is suggested that the next game is continued by reaching the predetermined timing with the passage of time and executing the final part of the unit game effect. While the first continuation effect is executed, the first continuation effect is not executed when the unit game effect ends in the middle by accepting a game progress operation for starting the next game before reaching the predetermined timing. In contrast, in the last round in the unit game effects in the gaming, by accepting a predetermined game progress operations regardless of whether the end portion is performed of the unit game effects with time, the following A second continuation effect is executed that suggests that the effect continues in the game. For this reason, in the game up to the final game, the first continuation effect is executed by reaching the predetermined timing with the passage of time and executing the final part of the unit game effect, and the next game continues with the continuous effect. In the final game, a specific effect is executed following a series of continuous effects, regardless of whether or not the final part of the unit game effects is being executed over time. It can be suggested by executing the second continuation effect by accepting the game progress operation. Thereby, the first continuation effect can be executed according to the progress of the unit game effect. On the other hand, the second continuation effect is executed when a predetermined game progress operation is accepted. The time when the predetermined game progress operation is accepted is when the player operates the gaming machine and when the player intentionally advances the game, so at least any operation is performed. It can be considered that the player is paying more attention to the game than when it is not played. Therefore, the second continuation effect can be reliably executed at a timing at which it can be considered that the player is paying attention to the game in the final game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the player more surely recognize that the specific effect is executed following the series of continuous effects.

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A gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege according to the result of the game,
A game progress operation accepting means for accepting a game progress operation for proceeding with the game;
Continuous effect execution means for executing a unit game effect that is an effect in one game among a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games;
After executing the series of continuous effects, a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect related to the series of continuous effects;
During the unit game effect in the game up to the last time among the plurality of games, the end game portion of the unit game effect is executed regardless of whether or not a predetermined game progress operation is accepted, First continuation effect execution means for executing a first continuation effect that suggests that the game continues to be directed;
During the unit game production in the last game among the plurality of games, the next game advance operation is accepted regardless of whether the end game portion of the unit game production is executed or not. And a second continuation effect executing means for executing a second continuation effect suggesting that the effect continues in the game.   The second continuation effect executing means does not execute the second continuation effect by executing an end stage portion of the unit game effect during the unit game effect in the final game, and does not execute the second continuation effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second continuation effect is executed by accepting a game progress operation.   The first continuation effect execution means does not execute the first continuation effect by accepting the predetermined game progress operation during the unit game effect in the game up to the final round, and the first continuation effect execution means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first continuation effect is executed by executing an end stage portion. The specific effects include effects that at least suggest the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Claims 1 to claim, further comprising a result effect executing means for executing a result effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state after executing the series of continuous effects and further executing the specific effect. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 3. Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols when the game is started;
Stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns,
The gaming machine can grant a privilege according to the stopped symbol combination by stopping all the variable display rows,
The predetermined game progress operation is performed to the stop operation means for stopping variable display of the one variable display row in a state where only one variable display row is variably displayed among the plurality of variable display rows. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an execution mode of the second continuous effect is different from an execution mode of the first continuous effect. An image display means capable of displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on a display area by superimposing the layers,
The series of continuous effects, the first continuation effect, and the second continuation effect are effects that are executed by displaying corresponding images on the image display means,
The image corresponding to each of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect is displayed in a layer having a higher priority than a layer displaying at least an image corresponding to the series of continuous effects. 6. The gaming machine according to any one of 6.