JP2019208560A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing game amusement by varying timing of notification.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: internal winning result determination means determining a result of internal winning on the basis of a lottery value; and notification means capable of giving first notification that notifies that a game state is in a certain state. The internal winning result determination means can determine a first winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the first winning combination is a winning combination for a first privilege. The notification means does not give the first notification during at least a part of the first period until a prize of the first privilege is won after the first privilege is won, and continues to give the first notification during the first period in the case that the first privilege is won in the state that the first notification is given.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning cylinder game machine (slot machine), a sealed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  Conventionally, as one of gaming machines such as a slot machine and a pachinko machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that can notify that the user is staying in a certain state (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-205705 A

  However, in the conventional game stand, it is difficult to say that the entertainment of the game is improved simply because the notification is performed, and there is room for improvement.

  The objective of this invention is providing the game stand which can improve the interest of a game by giving variation to the timing of alerting | reporting.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels that are rotated by being provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a stop operation means that can execute an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. An internal winning result determining means for determining an internal winning result based on the internal winning result determining means, and stopping the plurality of reels based on the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means and the operation result of the stop operating means. A gaming machine comprising stop result deriving means for deriving a result and notification means capable of executing a first notification for notifying that a certain state is present, wherein the internal winning result determination means is the internal winning result determination means It is means that can determine the first winning combination as a result of the winning, the first winning combination is a winning combination related to the first privilege, and the notification means, after the first privilege is won The first privilege wins The first notification is not executed during at least a part of the period (hereinafter referred to as “first period”), and the notification means is in a state where the first notification is being executed. When the first privilege is won, the game table is a means for continuously executing the first notification in the first period.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can improve the interest of a game is provided by giving a variation in the timing of alerting | reporting.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112). FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payout of each winning combination, and the like. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a main control part. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the presentation control process in a 1st sub control part main process. (C) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (D) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a flowchart of a status notification process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concept of "1st alerting | reporting" concerning this invention. It is the figure which showed the production including the 1st information concerning Example 1 in time series. It is the figure which showed the production including the 1st information concerning Example 2 in time series. It is a flowchart of the state notification process which concerns on a modification. It is the figure which showed an example of the lottery table of a state notification lottery, and a precursor game number determination table. It is the figure which showed the production including the 1st information concerning Example 3 in time series. It is the figure which showed the production including the 1st information concerning Example 4 in time series. (A) It is the figure which showed the modification of the alerting | reporting timing of a 1st alerting | reporting. (B)-(d) It is the figure which showed the modification of the aspect of the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to special combination 1 and AT (pseudo bonus) rush replay.

<< Embodiment 1 >>
Hereinafter, the gaming machine (slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Basic configuration>
First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line (valid line) 114 that is valid. Here, the effective line is a line used for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination to be described later is displayed (whether or not they are aligned) among the five winning lines 114 shown in FIG. It is.

  In this example, when three medals are bet, a right-upward effective line composed of a lower reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel upper symbol (see, for example, an effective line L1 shown in FIG. 12 and the like). ) Becomes effective, and the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. Thus, the valid line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. In this example, when the number of inserted medals is less than 3, the valid line is invalid. The number of active lines in the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to one line. For example, the number of active lines and the position of the winning line to be activated are set according to the number of inserted medals. May be.

  For example, the notice lamp 123 indicates to the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, the special combination 1 or the special combination 2) is won internally in the internal lottery described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. It is a lamp to inform. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  Hereinafter, an operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Furthermore, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order (or a pressing order). Further, an operation order in which the first stop operation is the left reel 110 and the second stop operation is the stop operation of the middle reel 111 is referred to as a forward push operation order (or forward push), and the first stop operation is the right The stop operation in which the reel 112 is used and then the second stop operation is the stop operation of the middle reel 111 is referred to as a reverse push operation sequence (or reverse push).

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided. The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160.

  The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become.

  It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information, such as a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later.

  The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time it receives a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315a (this circuit incorporates two random value generation circuits). And an activation signal output circuit 338 that outputs an activation signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The random value generation circuit 316 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random value generation in the random value generation circuit 316 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random value. There are two more methods in the random number mode.

  The first method in the random number mode performs a calculation by a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using the seed of the random number value, and derives the calculation result as a random number value. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random value. The random value generation circuit 316 acquires irregular values using white noise superimposed on signals input from the various sensors 318 to the sensor circuit 320. The random number generation circuit 316 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed for a random value, or determines a read start position of a random number table. Use.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 at every interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, optical type of the reel 110 Sensor, optical sensor of reel 111, optical sensor of reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The optical sensor of the reel 110, the optical sensor of the reel 111, and the optical sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 capable of detecting the position of the shutter 163 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (20 frames of numbers 1 to 20 in the present embodiment). . Further, numbers 1 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers (symbol position numbers) indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, the symbol position number 1 of the left reel 110 is “bell symbol”, the symbol position number 2 of the middle reel 111 is “seven symbols”, and the symbol position number 1 of the right reel 112 is “replay”. Each “design” is arranged.

  The slot machine in the present embodiment corresponds to the stop button operated within the maximum pull-in range (less than 5 frames in this embodiment) from the position where the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in order to improve the fun of the game. The reel is configured to be stopped. Therefore, symbols that are arranged without exceeding the maximum pull-in range, such as bell symbols and replay symbols, are within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. For the winning combination constituted by, the winning combination is possible regardless of the operation timing.

  On the other hand, symbols placed on the reels 110 to 112 such as the Seven 1 symbol, Seven 2 symbol, BAR symbol, Watermelon symbol, and Cherry symbol are arranged on the reels 110 to 112 depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. There may be cases where it is not within the maximum pull-in range from the active line. For this reason, a combination including this symbol is a combination that can be won only when the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is appropriate.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a re-game role low probability state (RT1), a re-game role high probability preparation state (RT 2), a re-game role high probability state (RT 3), a special role. There are a total of five game states: an internal winning game state (RT4) and a special game state (RT5). In addition, the transition conditions (A) to (G) of each gaming state are described in the same figure, and when the transition conditions (A) to (G) described in the arrows are satisfied, the direction of the arrow is directed. The gaming state transitions (details will be described later).

<Re-Gamer Low Probability State (RT1)>
The re-gamer low probability state (RT1) is a so-called “normal” state, and is a default game state that is initially set after the power is turned on. In the re-game combination low probability state (RT1), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery values in the column “RT1” of the lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the low replay role state (RT1), replay role 2 (chance replay 1), replay role 3 (chance replay 2), small role 1 (watermelon), small role 2 (strong cherry), small role 3 ( When a winning combination (excluding duplicate roles) is won, the game shifts (promotes) to a replay high probability ready state (RT2) described later. Also, when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, it shifts to a special combination internal winning game state (RT4) described later.

<Replaying player high probability ready state (RT2)>
The re-gaming player high probability ready state (RT2) is a so-called “AT ready” state, and the re-gaming player low-probability state (RT1) and the re-gaming player high-probability state (RT3) described later are replayed. This is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of combination 1 is low. In the re-game role high probability preparation state (RT2), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery values in the column “RT2” of the lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the replaying role high probability ready state (RT2), any of replaying role 4 (AT rush replay), replaying role 4 ′ (AT rush replay), or replay role 4 ″ (AT (pseudo bonus) rush replay) When winning the winning combination, the player shifts to a replaying player high probability state (RT3) described later (RT3), and when the specified number of games (the number of games varies) is consumed, the replaying player low probability state ( Transition (demotion) to RT1). Also, when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, it shifts to a special combination internal winning game state (RT4) described later.

<Replaying player high probability state (RT3)>
The re-gamer high probability state (RT3) is a so-called “AT in progress” or “pseudo bonus” state, and is based on the re-gamer low-probability state (RT1) and the re-gamer high-probability ready state (RT2). Is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer 1 is high. In the re-game role high probability state (RT3), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery values in the column “RT3” of the lottery table shown in FIG. Note that an example of the “second bonus” according to the present invention corresponds to the re-game player high probability state (RT3), and may be simply referred to as “pseudo bonus” or “second bonus” hereinafter.

  In the re-gamer high probability state (RT3), when the prescribed number of games (the number of games varies) is exhausted, the re-gamer low-probability state (RT1) is transferred (relegated). Also, when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, it shifts to a special combination internal winning game state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning game state (RT4)>
The special role internal winning gaming state (RT4) is a so-called “in-place winning” state, which is a gaming state in which a special role is internally won. In the special combination internal winning game state (RT4), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery values in the column “RT4” of the lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the special role internal winning game state (RT4), when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed (when winning special role 1 or special role 2), a special game state (RT5) to be described later ).

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special gaming state (RT5) is a so-called “in bonus” state, and is based on the low replaying player low probability state (RT1), the replaying player high probability state (RT2), and the regaming player high probability state (RT3). Is a game state advantageous to the player. In the special game state (RT5), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery values in the column “RT5” of the lottery table shown in FIG. An example of the “first bonus” according to the present invention corresponds to this special gaming state (RT5), and may hereinafter be simply referred to as “bonus” or “first bonus”.

  In the special game state (RT5), only one of the replaying roles 1 to 4 and the small roles 1 to 4 can be won internally. Also, in the special gaming state (RT5), there are medals that exceed the prescribed number (in this example, 300 big bonuses and 100 regular bonuses), and the AT lottery during the special gaming state (RT5) When not winning, it shifts to the re-game player low probability state (RT1). Further, when the AT lottery is won during the special game state (RT5), the state shifts to the re-game player high probability preparation state (RT2).

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, the number of payouts for each winning combination, and the like.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination 1 and a special combination 2 (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as “special combination”), a replay combination 1 to a replay combination 4, a replay combination 4 ′, Re-playing role 4 ″ (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “re-playing role”. Re-playing role 4, re-playing role 4 ′, and re-playing role 4 ″ are collectively referred to as “re-playing role 4”. And a small combination 1 to a small combination 4 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “small combination”).

  The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted. Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing role is a role that enables re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. Includes winnings for gamers.

<Types of winning roles / Special roles>
Special combination 1 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a big bonus in a special gaming state (RT5) by winning, and special combination 2 is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a regular bonus in a special gaming state (RT5) by winning a prize. ). However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role.

  In this example, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special role 1 symbol combination) is “seven 1 symbol-seven 1 symbol-seven 1 symbol”. Further, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 2 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special role 2 corresponding symbol combination) is “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol”.

  When the special combination is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to this combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning gaming state (RT4). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, in a game in which a special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be won internally in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the special role will be on the active line. Easy to win.

  Specifically, when the special combination 1 is won internally and the gaming state shifts to the special combination internal winning game state (RT4), the special combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (in this example, Seven 1 design-Seven 1 design-Seven 1 symbol) can be won, and the special combination internal winning game state (RT4) is maintained (carried over) until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, when the special combination 2 is won internally and the gaming state shifts to the special combination internal winning game state (RT4), the special combination corresponding to special combination 2 (in this example, BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol) is won. The special combination internal winning game state (RT4) is maintained (carried over) until the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line.

<Type of winning prize / replaying player>
Re-players (re-player 1-re-player 4, re-player 4 ′, re-player 4 ″) play the game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game due to winning. This is a winning combination (operating combination), and medals are not paid out. Further, the re-game players 2 and 3 are roles that shift to the re-game player high probability ready state (RT2) by winning. Thereafter, the replaying role 1 is “replay”, the replaying role 2 is “chance replay 1”, the replaying role 3 is “chance replay 2”, the replaying role 4, the replaying role 4 ′, and the replaying role 4 ′. 'May be referred to as "AT rush replay".

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a re-game player is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game, or a medal inserted in a game that won a re-game player is carried over to the next game as it is. May be used.

  In this example, the corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. 5, but it goes without saying that the symbol combinations corresponding to the replaying combination are not limited to the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5.

  Of the symbol combination “blank symbol (or replay symbol) -replay symbol—blank symbol (or cherry symbol)” corresponding to the replaying role 2, “blank symbol (or replay symbol)” is stopped. This means that the symbol to be displayed may be “blank symbol” or “replay symbol”, and “blank symbol (or cherry symbol)” indicates that the symbol to be stopped is “blank symbol” or “cherry symbol”. It shows that it is good.

  Of the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol (or BAR symbol or watermelon symbol) -Replay symbol-Watermelon symbol” corresponding to the replaying role 3, “Seven 1 symbol (or BAR symbol or watermelon symbol)” Indicates that the symbol to be stopped may be any one of ““ Seven 1 symbol ”,“ BAR symbol ”, and“ Watermelon symbol ”.

  In addition, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 4 ′, and the re-playing role 4 ″ are roles that shift to the re-playing role high probability state (RT3) by winning, and the condition device (flag) is common (one ). In this example, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is “bell symbol-replay symbol-replaying symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 4 ′ is “bell symbol-seven 2 symbol-seven 1”. The symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 4 ″ is “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol”.

  As described above, the Seven 1 symbol and the Seven 2 symbol are symbols placed on the reels 110 to 112 beyond the maximum pull-in range, and within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. There are cases where it does not exist. For this reason, the replaying combination 4 ″ composed of only the Seven 1 symbol and the Seven 2 symbol wins a prize only when all the operation timings of the stop buttons 137 to 139 are appropriate.

  In addition, the replaying role 4 ′ including the seven 1 symbol and the seven 2 symbol is a case where the replaying role 4 ″ is not won, and the operation timing of the stop button 138 or 139 is appropriate. Win only if you win. In addition, if neither the re-playing role 4 ″ nor the re-playing role 4 ′ wins, it is constituted by the bell symbol and the replay symbol arranged on the reels 110 to 112 without exceeding the maximum pull-in range. Re-game player 4 won.

<Type of winning part / small part>
The small role (small role 1 to small role 4) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. Thereafter, the small role 1 is “watermelon”, the small role 2 is “strong cherry”, and the small role 3 May be referred to as “weak cherry” and small role 4 may be referred to as “bell”. Corresponding symbol combinations and the number of payouts are as shown in FIG. It should be noted that “ANY” in the symbol combination “Cherry Symbol-ANY-Cherry Symbol (or Watermelon Symbol)” corresponding to the small role 2 and the symbol combination “Cherry Symbol-ANY-Replay Symbol” corresponding to the small role 3 Indicates that the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be any symbol.

  In addition, among the symbol combinations “cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol (or watermelon symbol)” corresponding to the small role 2, “cherry symbol (or watermelon symbol)” indicates that the symbol to be stopped is “cherry symbol”. Or “watermelon design” is indicated.

<Lottery table for winning prizes>
Next, the winning combination lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents the set value and the gaming state (RT1 to RT5), and the vertical axis represents the winning combination lottery value in each gaming state.

  The internal winning probability of the winning combination described below can be calculated by dividing the lottery value associated with each winning combination by the numerical value range (for example, 65536) of the random value acquired at the time of the internal lottery. . The lottery value is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each winning combination (including loser) is associated with each numerical range. In an internal lottery process (see FIG. 7) to be described later, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value is a lottery value corresponding to any winning combination, and processing for determining an internal lottery is executed. As the lottery value, lottery values of setting 1 to setting 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are different are prepared, and an attendant of the game store can arbitrarily select and set any of the setting values. it can.

  In this example, in RT1 to RT3, since the lottery value of special role 1 is 2, its internal winning probability is 2/65536, and since the lottery value of special role 2 is 163, its internal win The probability is 163/65536. Further, in RT0, RT3, RT4, the lottery value of the re-gamer 4 is 0, so that the internal winning probability is 0%, and in RT2, the lottery value of the re-gamer 4 is 655. Therefore, the internal winning probability is 655/65536, and in RT5, since the lottery value of the re-gamer 4 is 200, the internal winning probability is 200/65536.

  Further, in this example, a “duplicate combination” is provided in which a plurality of types of combinations can be won simultaneously. Here, the duplicate combination is not a single combination but a combination of a plurality of combinations, and the condition device (flag) corresponding to the duplicate combination does not operate. Each of the condition devices corresponding to is activated. Also, in this specification, “simultaneous internal winning” means, for example, that when a special combination and a small role are overlapped at the same time in the internal winning lottery, the special winning combination is won internally This includes both cases where there is a special role internal winning and the small role is won internally in this prize winning internal lottery.

  “Special role 1 + small role 1” shown in FIG. 6 is a duplicate role that can be simultaneously elected to special role 1 and small role 1, and “special role 1 + small role 2” is special role 1 and small role 1. Duplicate roles that can be elected internally to the second role at the same time, and “special role 1 + replaying role 2” is a duplicated role that can be elected to the special role 1 and the replaying role 2 at the same time, The special combination 1 + re-playing combination 3 ”is a double combination in which the special combination 1 and the re-playing combination 3 can be elected simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, a “push order combination (operation order combination)” including a combination that can be awarded only when a stop operation is performed according to the correct operation sequence (correct push sequence) is provided, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination May be referred to as a “push order small combination”. When an internal winning combination is selected for the push order small combination, it is determined which symbol combination is displayed on the active line according to the combination of the operation sequence of the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139 and the operation timing.

  For example, when “Position 4 (first left stop)”, which is a push order small combination, is won internally, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined correct operation sequence (the left reel 110 is the first stop operation). In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 (in this example, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”) is displayed on the active line, and eight medals are paid out.

  Further, in the case where “Position 4 (medium first stop)”, which is a push order small role, is won internally, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined correct operation sequence (the middle reel 111 is operated as the first stop operation). In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 (in this example, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”) is displayed on the active line, and eight medals are paid out. In addition, when “Position 4 (right first stop)” which is a push order small combination is won internally, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined correct operation sequence (the right reel 112 is in the first stop operation). In this case, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 (in this example, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”) is displayed on the active line, and eight medals are paid out.

  In RT3, when a small combination 4 (left first stop), small combination 4 (medium first stop), or small combination 4 (right first stop) is won internally, and in RT2, small combination 4 ( Middle first stop), or in the case of small win 4 (first right stop), the effect image display device 157 is used to display the push order navigation that suggests the correct operation order (the correct push order) To do. Further, in RT3, when any of the replaying combination 2, replaying combination 3, or small combination 1 to small combination 3 is won internally, an AT is added and lottery is performed.

  In addition, in RT5, when the re-playing role 4 is internally elected, a push order navigation that enables winning to the re-playing role 4 ″ is performed, and the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 4 ′, and Regardless of the winning combination of the re-playing role 4 ″, the process shifts to RT2 after the end of RT5. Therefore, using the effect image display device 157, an effect (AT rush effect) suggesting AT rush (shift to RT2). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the re-game player 1 is internally won in RT5, the effect image display device 157 is used to perform a fake AT entry effect (Gasse AT invocation). Furthermore, in RT5, when any of the replaying role 2, replaying role 3, and small roles 1 to 3 is won internally, a lottery (AT rush lottery) as to whether or not to shift to RT2 after RT5 ends. If the lottery is won, the AT entry effect is not performed during RT5, and the effect is performed after the end of RT5.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.
As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input executes a main control unit main process in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

  When the power is turned on, first, main controller initial setting processing is performed in step S101. In this main control unit initial setting process, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt inhibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, and setting to the WDT 314 Allow operation, set initial values, etc.

  In step S102, a game start process is executed. In this game start processing, processing such as checking whether or not an operation by the start lever 135 or an operation (betting number setting operation) by the bet buttons 130 to 132 has been accepted, or whether or not the betting number has reached a specified number is performed. Do. Further, in this game start process, a process of determining an active line or acquiring a random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is performed based on the number of inserted medals.

  In the next step S103, an internal lottery process is performed. In this internal lottery process, a process related to a lottery (winning prize internal lottery) using the lottery table of the winning combination shown in FIG. 6 and the random value acquired in step S102, and an internal lottery processing command including information related to the internal winning combination Is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S104, effect state related processing is performed. In this effect state related process, reel effect control and the like are performed. In the first stop preparation process in step S105, reel stop data is selected based on the result of the internal lottery process in step S103 (internal lottery result). In step S106, reel rotation start processing is performed. In the reel rotation start process, a process of rotating the reels 110 to 112 is performed. In step S107, a reel stop control process is performed. In this reel stop control process, when all the reels 110 to 112 are not stopped (when the third stop operation is not performed), the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, and all the reels are When 110 to 112 are stopped (when the third stop operation is performed), the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the active line, a process for determining that the winning combination has been won and a winning determination processing command including information related to the winning combination are first. Preparation for transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed. In step S109, state update processing is performed. In this state update process, a process relating to the transition of the gaming state is performed, and a game state update command including information relating to the gaming state (RT) or a game state updating command including information relating to the gaming state (RT) is established by the first condition. Preparation for transmission to the sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S110, a medal grant process is performed. In this medal granting process, when a winning combination with a payout is won, a process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination according to the number of winning lines is performed. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In the next step S202, the WDT 314 is periodically changed so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). (In this embodiment, restart is performed once every approximately 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt).

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal acceptance sensor for medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 141 via the input port of the I / O 310. , Start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, index sensor for reel 111 The detection signal of the sensor circuit 320 of the reel 112, the index sensor, etc.) is input to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signal, and is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 318 in the RAM 308.

  In step S204, various game processes are performed. In these various game processes, processes according to each state such as a basic process state, a medal selector process state, a medal payout acceptance process state, a reel control state (acceleration control state, constant speed control state, brake control state, stop control state), etc. Etc. In step S205, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, a process of updating various timers in units of time is performed.

  In step S206, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands for which transmission preparation has been completed are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in this example, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 to 14 are command types, and bits 0 to 10 are configured by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command types).

  Here, as the command type, for example, basic command, start lever reception command, internal lottery process command, effect command accompanying effect lottery process, first to third reel rotation start commands accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112 , First to third stop operation commands (hereinafter, sometimes collectively referred to as “stop operation commands”) associated with acceptance of operations of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and stop position information associated with the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112 Examples thereof include a command, a winning determination process command, a payout process start command and a payout process end command associated with the medal payout process, and a game state update command including information on the game state.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined. In step S207, external signal setting processing is performed. In the external signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S403 are read, and the presence / absence of an error relating to a medal insertion abnormality and a medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S209, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S211. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process. On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400, and FIG. 8B is a flowchart of the effect control process in the first sub control unit main process. (C) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (d) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

  When the power is turned on, an initial setting process is first executed in step S301. In this initial setting process, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S304, command processing is performed. In this command process, when the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 receives a command from the main control unit 300, it executes various processes corresponding to the command. For example, if a gaming state update command is received from the main control unit 300 and the command includes information indicating that the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT5), whether or not to grant AT The AT lottery is determined. In other words, in this embodiment, during the bonus, an AT lottery is performed for each game.

  In step S305, an effect control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S304, various processes corresponding to the command are executed in step S304, and the effect instructions set in the various processes are performed. Process corresponding to. In this process, for example, a process such as reading out the effect data such as first notification (status notification) described later from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. included.

  In step S306, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S305, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In step S307, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S305. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S 305, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S308, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S305. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S305, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S302.

  Next, the effect control process in the first sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S401, status notification processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this state notification processing, processing for setting various flags related to the execution timing of the chance notification is performed according to the winning combination. In step S402, after performing various effect determination processes, the effect control process ends. In the various effect determination processes, a process for determining a display effect is mainly performed.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S501 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S601, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S302, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S602, various update processes are performed. In the various update processes, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S308, an update process of the random number for production, and the like are performed.

<Status notification process>
Next, the state notification process (step S401) in the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the state notification process.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 100 is in a certain state. If not, the state notification process is terminated, and if it is in a certain state, the process proceeds to step S702. Here, the “certain state” according to the present invention includes, for example, any one of the plurality of types of game states (RT1 to RT5) described with reference to FIG. ) With a high probability of pushing order navigation, a state in which a certain notice (for example, suggesting a set value after the bonus ends) is likely to appear, or a special effect (for example, a premier effect) may appear. The state with is included.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the state flag stored in the RAM 408 is off. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S703, it is determined whether or not an AT including a pseudo bonus is being performed. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S706, and if not, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the first bonus (first privilege) is being played (in this example, the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT5)). If it is true, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won. If it is not won, the state notification process is terminated, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S706. In step S706, the in-state flag is set to ON, and in the next step S707, the state notification command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 is set, and then the state notification process is terminated.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not a certain state end trigger has arrived. If not, the state notification process is terminated. If a certain state end trigger is reached, the process proceeds to step S709. Here, examples of the end timing of a certain state include that the AT has ended, that a predetermined period has elapsed, that a certain lottery has been won, and that the gaming state has shifted to a certain gaming state. .

  In step S709, the state end flag is set to ON. In the next step S710, a notification end command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 is set, and the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, the state notification process is terminated after the state flag is set to OFF.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a status notification command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 when the AT lottery is won (the status notification is performed) is shown. However, the first bonus (first privilege) is shown. When the game is in progress (in this example, the game state is the special game state (RT5)), the state notification may be performed regardless of the AT lottery.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 10A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, and FIG. 10B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. . FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500, and FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1001 of the second sub-control unit main process, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S1001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, command processing is performed. In this command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether or not a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 and stores the received command in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command. In step S1004, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S1005, command processing is performed. In this command process, various processes corresponding to the command stored in the RAM 508 in step S1003 are executed.

  In step S1006, an effect control process is performed. In this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S1005, various processes corresponding to the command are executed in step S1005, and a process corresponding to the effect instruction set in the various processes is performed. . In this process, for example, the effect data such as first notification (status notification) described later is read from the ROM 506 and the effect data is updated when the effect data needs to be updated. included.

  In step S1007, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1006. For example, if there is a command to the shutter 163 in the effect data read in step S1006, this command is output to the drive circuit 424. In step S1008, image control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1006. Although details will be described later, in this image control process, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1006, image control corresponding to this command is performed, and the process returns to step S1002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1002 in the second sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1202, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S1008 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described. In step S1301, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157.

  Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S1303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S1301, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504. In step S1305, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1306; Wait for input. In step S1306, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<First notification>
Next, the concept of “first notification” according to the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of “first notification” according to the present invention.

  The “first notification” according to the present invention notifies that the slot machine 100 is in a “certain state”. As described above, the “certain state” according to the present invention includes, for example, any one of a plurality of game states (RT1 to RT5) described with reference to FIG. Compared to the case where the state is not in the state, the state in which the navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with a high probability, the state in which a certain notice (for example, suggesting a set value after the bonus ends) is likely to appear, A state where there is a high possibility that an effect (for example, a premier effect) will appear is included.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a-1), the gaming machine according to the present invention 1 to be described later, the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) wins the first privilege (in this example). Then, the first notification for notifying that there is a certain state is not executed during at least a part of the period T1 until the first bonus) ends, but as shown in FIG. 10 (b-1). In addition, when the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won in a state where the first notification for notifying that a certain state is being executed, the first notification is performed in the period T1. It is characterized by continuous execution.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 (a-2), the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, which will be described later, receives the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) after winning the first privilege ( In this example, the first notification for notifying that it is in a certain state is not executed during at least a part of the period T2 until the first bonus) is won. As shown, when the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won in the state where the first notification for notifying that the vehicle is in a certain state is being executed, It is characterized by continuously executing the notification.

  It should be noted that when not in a certain state, the above-described push order navigation of a small role 4 (bell), a certain notice, and a special effect are not performed at all, while these may be performed only in a certain state. In addition, as a trigger for transition to a certain state, for example, when a lottery such as a chance combination is performed, when a combination is determined in the lottery, a certain stop event such as a bell spill is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window. The number of games reaches a certain number of games. The first notification may be executed by the main control unit 300. Further, it may be configured such that a certain state is not reset (continued) by power interruption / recovery due to a power failure or the like. Further, only the first notification (continuation in a certain state) may be reset by power interruption / recovery, or may not be reset. Further, when the internal state of the gaming machine is in a certain state and the first notification is reset, the game machine may be returned at an opportunity other than the new first notification. Further, a certain state may not include the time when the RAM is cleared.

<First Notification / Example 1>
Next, a specific example of the “first notification” according to the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing effects including the first notification according to the first embodiment in time series.

<First Notification / Example 1 / During Normal State → Some State → Bonus Winning → Bonus End → Some State End>
In this example, the first notification is given in the first period when the first privilege (in this example, a bonus) is won in a state in which the first notification for notifying that the vehicle is in a certain state is being executed. An example of a game machine that continuously executes is shown.

  In the state shown in FIG. 12A, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)), and the normal effect is executed using the effect image display device 157.

  In the state shown in FIG. 12B, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY (watermelon symbol in this example) -Replay symbol” corresponding to the small role 3 (weak cherry) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. Winning effect for notifying the small role 3 (weak cherry) and notifying that the small role 3 (weak cherry) has been won using the effect image display device 157 (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) Is running.

  In addition, here, the game state is changed from normal (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)) to AT preparation (re-gamer high-probability ready state ( In response to the winning of the lottery to shift to RT2)), the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability. This “state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability” is an example of the “certain state” according to the present invention.

  The start timing of the “certain state” according to the present invention is not particularly limited. For example, an operation by a certain operation means is accepted, a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the game, a certain lottery That the winning state has been won, the game state has shifted to a predetermined gaming state, and the conditions relating to the player's profits have been established (for example, if a predetermined number of games have passed, a predetermined number of game media payouts have been exceeded) Or a condition related to the production is satisfied (for example, when a certain production is performed after winning the production lottery, the production is performed for a predetermined number of times or a period).

  In the state shown in FIG. 12C, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -Cherry symbol” corresponding to the small role 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. Winning effect for notifying the winning of the small role 2 (strong cherry) and using the effect image display device 157 to notify the winning of the small role 2 (strong cherry) (in this example, the effect that the princess character appears) Is running. In the immediately following game, the special combination 1 is won internally, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special combination internal winning game state (RT4)).

  In the state shown in FIG. 12D, the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the special combination 1 is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notice (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Bonus Confirmation !!” and an image of “Seven 1 Symbol”) for notifying that the special role 1 has been won is executed. doing.

  In addition, here, in response to the winning of the special role 1, the first is to notify that there is a certain state (in this example, the state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability). Notification (in this example, state notification ST including display of a certain character) is performed, and the gaming state is shifted to a bonus state (special gaming state (RT5)).

  In the state shown in FIG. 12E, the bonus is ended by paying out medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate the end of the bonus. A bonus end effect (in this example, an effect including a character display of “bonus end”) is executed. Here, the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  In the subsequent state shown in FIG. 12 (f), a certain state (when the gaming state shifts from the bonus state (special gaming state (RT5)) to the normal state (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)) ( The state where the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is generated with high probability) is finished, and the first notification is finished.

  The end timing of the “certain state” according to the present invention is not particularly limited. For example, the AT has ended, a predetermined period has elapsed, a certain lottery has been won, and the gaming state is A transition to a predetermined gaming state, a condition relating to a player's profit is established (for example, when a predetermined number of games have elapsed, or when a predetermined number of game media has been paid out, the first notification is issued. (If you have used a predetermined number of bonuses after performing) and that the conditions related to the performance have been established (for example, when a certain performance is performed after winning the effect lottery, the performance is performed for a predetermined number of times or for a period of time. Case).

  In this example, as described with reference to FIGS. 12B to 12F, at a timing shown in FIG. 12B, a push order navigation in a small state 4 (bell) has a high probability. The state that occurs in FIG. 12 is started, and the state is finished at the timing shown in FIG.

<First notification / example 1 / bonus winning (a certain state) → bonus end (continuing a certain state) → bonus winning>
In the state shown in FIG. 12G, the symbol combination “watermelon symbol-watermelon-watermelon symbol” corresponding to the small role 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the small role 1 (watermelon) is won. At the same time, the effect image display device 157 is used to execute a winning effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) notifying that a small role 1 (watermelon) has been won. In the immediately following game, the special combination 1 is won internally, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special combination internal winning game state (RT4)).

  In the state shown in FIG. 12 (h), the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped on the active line L1, and the special role 1 is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notice (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Bonus Confirmation !!” and an image of “Seven 1 Symbol”) for notifying that the special role 1 has been won is executed. doing.

  In addition, here, the game state is shifted to the bonus state (special game state (RT5)) and the game is in a state in which an AT lottery is performed with the winning of the special combination 1 as an opportunity. This “state in which an AT lottery is performed” is an example of a “certain state” according to the present invention.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 12 (i) is a state in which a bonus is being performed, and here, a bonus effect (in this example, an effect including the number of acquired medals in the bonus) that indicates that a bonus is being performed is executed. ing. Further, here, in the state notification process described with reference to FIG. 9, the fact that the player is in an AT lottery during the bonus is informed that the state is in a certain state (in this example, the state in which the AT lottery is performed). First notification (in this example, state notification ST including display of a certain character) is performed.

  In this example, the notification mode of the first notification (notification for notifying that there is a certain state (a state in which AT lottery is performed)) shown in FIG. The same notification mode (in this example, the display of a certain character) of the notification (notification that a certain state (a state in which push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is generated with high probability)) is present Status notification ST). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to guess the contents of a certain state from the notification mode of the first notification, and it is possible to improve game play.

  Further, in this example, a lottery (AT in this example) that can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player during execution of the bonus (in this example, AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2))). (Lottery) can be executed, and since the first notification is executed when the lottery is won, it is possible to expect a transition to another advantageous gaming state during the bonus. By performing the notification, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the first notification even during the bonus and to increase the game motivation.

  In the following state shown in FIG. 12 (j), the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed in the bonus when the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 4 ′, and the re-playing role 4 ″ are internally won. A chance effect (in this example, an effect suggesting “reverse pressing”) is performed, and the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  In the state shown in FIG. 12 (k), the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the re-playing role 4 ″ is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the re-playing role 4 ′. In addition to winning a prize, an effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the gaming state has shifted to AT (re-gamer high probability state (RT3)). The effect including the character display of “!” Is being executed. Here, the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  The state shown in FIG. 12 (l) is a state in which the bonus is ended by paying out medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest the end of the bonus. A bonus end effect (in this example, an effect including a character display of “bonus end”), and a notice that suggests that the game state is to be prepared for AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)) An effect (in this example, an effect including the characters “next ART”) is executed.

  In addition, here, by continuing the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) and shifting the gaming state to AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)), A certain state (state where AT lottery is performed) is continued.

  The state shown in FIG. 12 (m) is a symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-” corresponding to the special role 1 in the active line L1 during AT preparation (re-playing role high probability ready state (RT2)). The “seven 1 symbol” is stopped and displayed, and the bonus combination is announced (in this example, “bonus decision !!”) that the special role 1 is won and the effect image display device 157 is used to notify that the special role 1 is won. (Characteristic display including “Seven 1 design” image).

  In addition, here, in response to winning of the special role 1, the game state is shifted to a bonus state (special game state (RT5)), and a certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed) is notified. One notification (status notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  In the state shown in FIG. 12 (n), in the bonus, the symbol combination “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” corresponding to the small role 4 (bell) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. A prize winning effect (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Thank you !!”) that informs that a small role 4 (bell) has been won using the effect image display device 157. Running.

  Although illustration is omitted, in this example, the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued at least until the bonus is completed. In this example, as described with reference to FIG. 12 (h) to FIG. 12 (n), a certain state (state in which AT lottery is performed) is started at the timing shown in FIG. Continue until finished.

  In this example, when the bonus is won in a state where the first notification is being executed, the bonus is won in the first period (the period from when the bonus is won in FIG. 12 (m) until the bonus ends). Since the first notification is continuously executed, the player is not made uneasy during the first period, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by providing variations in the timing of the first notification. . Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the bonus, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming table can be increased.

<First Notification / Example 2>
FIG. 13: is the figure which showed the production | presentation including the 1st alerting | reporting which concerns on Example 1 in time series. In this example, the first notification is given in the first period when the first privilege (in this example, a bonus) is won in a state in which the first notification for notifying that the vehicle is in a certain state is being executed. An example of a game machine that continuously executes is shown.

<First notification / Example 2 / Bonus winning (a state) → Bonus end>
In the state shown in FIG. 13A, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY (watermelon symbol in this example) -Cherry symbol” corresponding to the small role 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. In addition to winning the role 2 (strong cherry), the effect image display device 157 is used to give a prize effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) that informs that the small role 2 (strong cherry) has been won. Running. In the immediately following game, an internal winning combination of special role 1 + small role 2 is won internally, and the gaming state is shifted to a win (special role internal winning gaming state (RT4)).

  In the state shown in FIG. 13B, the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the special role 1 is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notice (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Bonus Confirmation !!” and an image of “Seven 1 Symbol”) for notifying that the special role 1 has been won is executed. doing.

  In addition, here, the game state is shifted to the bonus state (special game state (RT5)) and the game is in a state in which an AT lottery is performed with the winning of the special combination 1 as an opportunity. This “state in which an AT lottery is performed” is an example of a “certain state” according to the present invention. However, in this example, during the bonus, the first notification for notifying that the player is in a certain state (the state in which the AT lottery is performed) is not performed.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 13C is a state in which a bonus is being performed, and here, a bonus effect (in this example, an effect including the number of acquired medals in the bonus) that indicates that a bonus is being performed is executed. ing.

  The state shown in FIG. 13D is a state in which the bonus is ended by paying out medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest the end of the bonus. A bonus end effect (in this example, an effect including a character display of “bonus end”) is executed. Further, here, a certain state (a state in which the AT lottery is performed) is completed by shifting the gaming state to the normal state (the low replaying player low probability state (RT1)).

<First Notification / Example 2 / During Normal → Pseudo Bonus Winning (Some State) → Bonus Winning → Bonus End>
In the subsequent state shown in FIG. 13E, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)), and the normal effect is executed using the effect image display device 157.

  In the state shown in FIG. 13 (f), the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -Cherry symbol” corresponding to the small role 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. Winning effect for notifying the winning of the small role 2 (strong cherry) and using the effect image display device 157 to notify the winning of the small role 2 (strong cherry) (in this example, the effect that the princess character appears) Is running. In addition, here, a pseudo-bonus warning effect for notifying the start of the pseudo-bonus (second bonus) is executed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 13 (g), the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 2 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the re-playing role 4 ″ is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the re-playing role 4 ′. And, using the effect image display device 157, a pseudo-bonus confirmation notification (in this example, “bonus” that notifies that the gaming state has shifted to a pseudo-bonus state (re-gamer high probability state (RT3)). The display includes a character display of “confirmed” and an image including the image of “seven 2 symbols”.

  In addition, here, it is notified that there is a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is generated with a high probability) triggered by the winning of the re-playing role 4 ″ (start of pseudo bonus). The first notification (status notification ST including display of a certain character) is started.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 13 (h) is a state in which a pseudo bonus is being performed, and here, it is informed that there is a certain state (a state in which push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability). The first notification (status notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  In the state shown in FIG. 13 (i), during the pseudo bonus, the internal combination of the special combination 1 + small combination 2 is won internally, and the gaming state is shifted to the internal winning (special combination internal winning gaming state (RT4)). The first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued to notify that a certain state (a state in which push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability).

  In the state shown in FIG. 13 (j), the symbol combination “Seven 1 Symbol-Seven 1 Symbol-Seven 1 Symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the special role 1 is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notice (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Bonus Confirmation !!” and an image of “Seven 1 Symbol”) for notifying that the special role 1 has been won is executed. doing.

  In addition, here, with the winning of special role 1 as a trigger, the gaming state is shifted to a bonus state (special gaming state (RT5)), and a certain state (small role 4 (bell) push order navigation is highly probable. The first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 13 (k) is a state in which a bonus is in effect, and here, a bonus effect (in this example, an effect including the number of acquired medals in the bonus) that indicates that a bonus is being performed is executed. At the same time, the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) for notifying that there is a certain state (a state in which push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability) is continued. Yes.

  The state shown in FIG. 13L is a state in which the bonus is ended by paying out medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest the end of the bonus. A bonus end effect (in this example, an effect including information on the total number of acquired medals in the bonus and a set value suggestion effect that suggests the current set value) is being executed, and the gaming state is being prepared for AT (replayed) A notice effect (in this example, an effect including the characters “next ART”) is executed to suggest the transition to the high-probability gaming state (RT2).

  In addition, here, by continuing the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) and shifting the gaming state to AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)), A certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability) is continued.

  In this example, when a bonus is won in a state where the first notification is being executed, after the bonus is won in the first period (FIG. 13 (i)), the bonus ends in FIG. In the first period, the first notification is continuously executed, so that the player is not made uneasy in the first period, and the timing of the first notification is given a variation. It can enhance interest. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the bonus, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming table can be increased.

<Status notification process (modification)>
Next, a modified example of the state notification process in the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the status notification process according to the modification, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a status notification lottery table and a precursor game number determination table.

  In the status notification process shown in FIG. 14, the processes in steps S720 to S722 are adopted instead of the processes in steps S704 to S705 of the status notification process described with reference to FIG. 9.

  Specifically, in step S720, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the first bonus winning state (in this example, the gaming state is the special role internal winning gaming state (RT4)) and is not applicable. If so, the status notification process is terminated, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S721. In step S721, for example, with reference to the lottery table shown in FIG. 15A, it is determined whether or not the state notification lottery is won using a random number value. In the case of winning, the process proceeds to step S706, and a status notification command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 (status notification (first notification) is performed).

  For example, in the status notification lottery in step S721, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15A is used, it is determined that the random number (0-127) is 0-29, and the winning is 30-127. Judged as non-winning.

  The state notification lottery is not limited to this example. For example, the winning probability of the state notification lottery may be changed in accordance with the number of games that have elapsed since the game that hit the first bonus. For example, in the status notification lottery in step S721, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15B is used, the number of elapsed games (hereinafter referred to as the number of elapsed games) from the game that hit the first bonus is 1G, When the numerical value (0-127) is 0-9, it is determined to be winning, and when it is 10-127, it is determined to be non-winning (missed), the number of elapsed games is 2G, and the random value (0-127) is When it is 0 to 29, it is determined to be a win, and when it is 30 to 127, it is determined to be a non-win (miss), and when the number of elapsed games is 3G or later and the random value (0 to 127) is 0 to 63, It may be determined that it is non-winning (missed) at 64 to 127, and after the state notification, it may be determined with a probability of 100%. Further, when the first bonus is hit, the status notification may be performed.

  Further, the winning probability of the state notification lottery may be changed according to the internal winning combination (or winning combination) in the game. For example, in the state notification lottery in step S721, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15C is used, when the internal winning combination is a normal replay, it is determined that the winning combination is 100% and the internal winning is made. When the role is a chance replay and the random value (0 to 127) is 0 to 63, it is determined to be a win, and when it is 64 to 127, it is determined to be a non-win (missed). ~ 127) is determined to be a win when 0 to 19, and is determined to be a non-win (missed) when it is 20 to 127, the internal winning combination is a watermelon, and a random value (0 to 127) is 0 to 39 Sometimes it is determined to be winning, when it is 40 to 127, it is determined to be non-winning (disconnected), and when the internal winning combination is a weak cherry and the random value (0 to 127) is 0 to 29, it is determined to be winning, 30 When it is ~ 127, it is determined that it is not winning (out) and If the role is the strength of the cherry, it may be determined that winning in a probability of 100%.

  In addition, although an example in which the status notification lottery is performed during the first bonus is shown, in addition, the configuration is such that the status notification lottery is also performed during the sign of the pseudo bonus, as shown in FIG. As in the lottery table, the state announcement lottery during the first bonus of the first bonus may be set so that the winning probability is higher than the state announcement lottery during the precursor of the pseudo bonus.

  For example, in the state notification lottery in step S721, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (d) is used, it is determined that the random number (0 to 127) is 0 to 63 before internal notification, and that the win is determined. 127 is determined to be non-winning (missed), and the random number (0-127) is determined to be winning when the internal winning notification is 0-117, and non-winning (missed) when 117-127. judge.

  Further, when the random value (0 to 127) in the pseudo bonus sign 16G to 9G is 0 to 9, it is determined to be winning, and when it is 10 to 127, it is determined to be non-winning (loss), and the pseudo bonus sign 8G to 4G. When the random number value (0 to 127) is in the numerical range of 0 to 19, it is determined to be winning, and when it is 20 to 127, it is determined to be non-winning (missed), and the random value (0 ~ 127) may be determined to be winning when 0 to 39, and may be determined to be non-winning (missed) when 31 to 127.

  Further, a lottery table may be created by combining a plurality of or all of the number of elapsed games, the type of internal winning combination, the type of winning combination, and the gaming state (for example, during BB winning, pseudo bonus sign). Also, the number of precursor games of pseudo bonus may be determined by lottery before the internal hit notification using, for example, the number of precursor games determination table and random number values (0 to 127) shown in FIG.

<First Notification / Example 3>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing effects including the first notification according to the third embodiment in time series. In this example, when the first privilege (in this example, a bonus) is won in a state where the first notification for notifying that a certain state is being executed, the first notification is performed in the first period. An example of a game machine that continuously executes is shown.

<First Notification / Embodiment 3 / During Normal State → Some State → Bonus Bonus → Bonus Winning → Bonus End (Some State End)>
In the state shown in FIG. 16A, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is normal (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)), and the normal effect is executed using the effect image display device 157.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16B, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY (watermelon symbol in this example) -Replay symbol” corresponding to the small role 3 (weak cherry) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. Winning effect for notifying the small role 3 (weak cherry) and notifying that the small role 3 (weak cherry) has been won using the effect image display device 157 (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) Is running.

  In addition, here, the game state is changed from normal (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)) to AT preparation (re-gamer high-probability ready state ( In response to the winning of the lottery to shift to RT2)), the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability. This “state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability” is an example of the “certain state” according to the present invention.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16C, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY (in this example, watermelon symbol) -Cherry symbol” corresponding to the small role 2 (strong cherry) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1. Winning effect for notifying the winning of the small role 2 (strong cherry) and using the effect image display device 157 to notify the winning of the small role 2 (strong cherry) (in this example, the effect that the princess character appears) Is running. In the immediately following game, the special combination 1 is won internally, and the game state is shifted to the internal winning (special combination internal winning game state (RT4)).

  In the subsequent state shown in FIG. 16D, triggered by the internal winning of the special role 1, an interlocking effect that suggests the internal winning is performed. In addition, here, in the state notification process described with reference to FIG. 14, the state navigation lottery during the bonus winning is won in a certain state (in this example, the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is high. A first notification (in this example, a state notification ST including display of a certain character) is performed to notify that the state is in a state that occurs with probability.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16 (e), the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the special role 1 is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notice (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Bonus Confirmation !!” and an image of “Seven 1 Symbol”) for notifying that the special role 1 has been won is executed. doing. Further, here, the game state is shifted to a bonus state (special game state (RT5)) with the winning of the special combination 1 as a trigger.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16F, the bonus is ended by paying out medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to indicate the end of the bonus. A bonus end effect (in this example, an effect including a character display of “bonus end”) is executed.

  In addition, here, the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued, and the game state is changed to the normal state (re-gamer low probability state (RT1)). The state (the state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability) has been completed.

<First Notification / Example 3 / Bonus Bonus → Bonus Winning → Bonus End → ART (Bonus Bonus)>
In the state shown in FIG. 16G, the symbol combination “watermelon symbol-watermelon-watermelon symbol” corresponding to the small role 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the small role 1 (watermelon) is won. At the same time, the effect image display device 157 is used to execute a winning effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) notifying that a small role 1 (watermelon) has been won. Also, in the game immediately after, special winning 1 is won internally, and the game state is changed to the internal winning (special role internal winning gaming state (RT4)), and the first notification (state notification including display of a certain character) Since the special combination 1 was elected internally during the continuation of ST), a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small combination 4 (bell) occurs with high probability) has ended, but the first notification (or The status notification ST including the display of the character is continued.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16 (h), the symbol combination “Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol-Seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the special role 1 is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a bonus confirmation notice (in this example, an effect including a character display of “Bonus Confirmation !!” and an image of “Seven 1 Symbol”) for notifying that the special role 1 has been won is executed. doing.

  In addition, here, the game state is shifted to the bonus state (special game state (RT5)) and the game is in a state in which an AT lottery is performed with the winning of the special combination 1 as an opportunity. This “state in which an AT lottery is performed” is an example of a “certain state” according to the present invention.

  The state shown in FIG. 16 (i) is a state in which the bonus is ended by paying out medals exceeding the specified number (300 in this example), and the effect image display device 157 is used to suggest the end of the bonus. A bonus end effect (in this example, an effect including a character display of “bonus end”), and a notice that suggests that the game state is to be prepared for AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)) An effect (in this example, an effect including the characters “next ART”) is executed.

  In addition, here, by continuing the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) and shifting the gaming state to AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)), A certain state (state where AT lottery is performed) is continued.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16 (j), in the AT preparation (re-playing game high probability preparation state (RT2)), the special role 1 is internally won, and the game state is in the win (special role internal winning game state (RT4). )) And the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) for notifying that it is in a certain state (a state in which AT lottery is performed) is continued.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16 (k), the symbol combination “Seven 1 Symbols—Seven 1 Symbols” corresponding to the special role 1 is displayed on the active line L 1 during AT preparation (replaying role high probability preparation state (RT 2)). The “seven 1 symbol” is stopped and displayed, and a bonus winning notification (in this example, “bonus fixed” is used to notify that the special role 1 has been won using the effect image display device 157. Display and production including an image of “Seven One Symbol”.

  In addition, here, in response to winning of the special role 1, the game state is shifted to a bonus state (special game state (RT5)), and a certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed) is notified. One notification (status notification ST including display of a certain character) is continued.

  In this example, when the first bonus is won while the first notification is being executed, the bonus is won in the first period (FIG. 16 (g) and then in FIG. 16 (h). In order to continue to execute the first notification in the period until the player wins and the period after the bonus is won in FIG. 16 (j) until the bonus is won in FIG. 16 (k). In addition, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving variations to the timing of the first notification in addition to making the player uneasy in the first period. Further, since the first notification is performed in relation to the bonus, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming table can be increased.

<First Notification / Example 4>
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing effects including the first notification according to the fourth embodiment in time series. In this example, when the first privilege (in this example, a bonus) is won in a state where the first notification for notifying that a certain state is being executed, the first notification is performed in the first period. An example of a game machine that continuously executes is shown. The state shown in FIGS. 17A to 17F is the same as the state shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the state shown in FIG. 17G, the symbol combination “watermelon symbol-watermelon-watermelon symbol” corresponding to the small role 1 (watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the small role 1 (watermelon) is won. Using the effect image display device 157, a winning effect (in this example, an effect in which a princess character appears) is executed to notify that a small role 1 (watermelon) has been won. Also, in the game immediately after, the pseudo bonus is internally won, but when the pseudo bonus is won, a certain state (in this example, the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability. The first notification (in this example, the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) is not performed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 17 (h), the symbol combination “seven 1 symbol-seven 2 symbol-seven 1 symbol” corresponding to the replaying role 4 ″ is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and the replaying role 4 ′. And, using the effect image display device 157, a pseudo-bonus confirmation notification (in this example, “bonus” that notifies that the gaming state has shifted to a pseudo-bonus state (re-gamer high probability state (RT3)). The display includes a character display of “confirmed” and an image including the image of “seven 2 symbols”.

  In addition, here, it is notified that there is a certain state (a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) is generated with a high probability) triggered by the winning of the re-playing role 4 ″ (start of pseudo bonus). The first notification (status notification ST including display of a certain character) is started.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 17 (i) is a state in which the pseudo bonus has ended, and using the effect image display device 157, a pseudo bonus end effect (in this example, “pseudo bonus end”) suggesting the end of the pseudo bonus. (Including the character display) and a notice effect (in this example, “next ART” character suggesting that the game state is to be prepared for AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)). Production). In addition, here, by continuing the first notification (state notification ST including display of a certain character) and shifting the gaming state to AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2)), A certain state (state where AT lottery is performed) is continued.

  The state shown in FIG. 17 (j) is a state in which a pseudo bonus is internally won during AT preparation (replaying player high probability preparation state (RT2)), and the state shown in FIG. The state after winning the bonus. Here, in the game after winning the pseudo bonus, the first notification (the state notification ST including the display of a certain character) for notifying that the state is in a certain state (the state in which the AT lottery is performed) is continued.

  In this example, when the pseudo bonus (second bonus) is won in the state where the first notification is being executed, after the pseudo bonus is won in the second period (FIG. 17 (j)), FIG. In k), since the first notification is continuously executed in the period until the pseudo bonus is won, the player is not made uneasy even in the second period, and the timing of the first notification It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving variations.

<First notification / variation>
Next, a modified example of the first notification will be described. In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which a bonus final announcement and a first notification are performed in a game (a certain game) won in the special role 1, but the “certain game” according to the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing. If a certain game is a game in which a bonus is started, the player's expectation can be further enhanced by matching the start timing of the bonus with the start timing of the certain game.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a modified example of the notification timing of the first notification, and the state shown in FIG. 18A is a game (a game) that won the special role 1. is there. In this example, in this certain game, the bonus image is announced using the effect image display device 157 (in this example, an effect including a character display of “bonus confirmed!”). At this timing, A first notification (in this example, a state notification ST including display of a certain character) for notifying a certain state (in this example, a state in which AT lottery is performed) is not performed.

  Next, the states shown in FIGS. 18 (a) (2) to (a) (4) are the games following the game (a certain game) that won the special role 1. In this example, in the “next game after a certain game”, at the timing when the first stop operation is received, the effect image display device 157 is used to be in a certain state (a state in which an AT lottery is performed). The first notification (status notification ST including display of a certain character) is started.

  In this example, the first notification is performed at the timing when the first stop operation is received, but the operation by other operation means (for example, the operation by the start lever 135 (lever on), the second stop operation, The first notification may be started at the timing when the third stop operation is received or when another process (for example, a winning determination process or a medal grant process shown in FIG. 7) is executed.

  As described above, if the first notification is a notification started in connection with a player's operation in a certain game, the timing of the first notification can be further varied, and each operation can be performed. Can give players a sense of expectation.

<AT (Pseudo Bonus) Inrush Replay Stop Display / Modification>
Next, a modified example of the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay stop display will be described. In the above embodiment, when the symbol combination “seven 1 symbol-seven 2 symbol-seven 1 symbol” corresponding to AT (pseudo bonus) rush replay is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, the gaming state is in the pseudo bonus (replayed) Although the example which transfers to a game player high probability state (RT3) was shown, this invention is not limited to this.

  FIGS. 18B and 18A are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and FIGS. 18B and 2B are AT (pseudo bonus). It is the figure which showed the example in which the symbol combination corresponding to rush replay was stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 was stopped and displayed on the production line L2. In the reels shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, a symbol arrangement different from the symbol arrangement described with reference to FIG. 3 is adopted.

  In this example, when the symbol combination “7 white symbols—7 white symbols—7 white symbols” corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the right-up effective line L1, the special combination 1 is won. On the other hand, when the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” corresponding to the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay is stopped and displayed on the right-up effective line L1, the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay is performed. In addition to winning a prize, the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the lower stage effect line L2. The production line L2 may be an effective line, and other winning lines may be effective lines.

  Thus, in the first bonus, a certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the first line, and in the second bonus, the certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a second line different from the first line. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to visually recognize the bonus winning and the pseudo bonus winning.

  18 (c) (1) are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and a certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect line L3. (C) and (2) are diagrams showing an example in which a symbol combination corresponding to AT (pseudo bonus) inrush replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, and a certain symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect line L3.

  In this example, when the symbol combination “replay symbol-white 7 symbol-cherry symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the right-upward effective line L1, the special combination 1 is won and a symbol combination is given. "White 7 design-White 7 design-White 7 design" is stopped and displayed on the middle stage production line L3. On the other hand, when the symbol combination “bell symbol-white 7 symbol-watermelon symbol” corresponding to the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay is stopped and displayed on the right-up effective line L1, the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay is won. At the same time, a certain symbol combination “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage effect line L3.

  In this manner, if the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on at least a certain line in the first bonus and the second bonus, it is difficult to visually distinguish the bonus winning and the pseudo bonus winning. Thus, the player can be focused on the first notification, and the player's expectation can be maintained until the first notification is performed. Although it is difficult to instantly determine the type of bonus, it is possible to grasp the difference between the types, so that important information for the player can be reliably transmitted.

  FIGS. 18D and 18A are diagrams showing an example in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and FIGS. 18D and 2D show the freeze effect (reel action). ), The symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is temporarily stopped and displayed on the active line L1, and then the symbol combination corresponding to the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. FIG.

  In this example, when winning the special combination 1, the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” corresponding to the special role 1 is stopped and displayed on the right-up effective line L1. On the other hand, in winning the AT (pseudo bonus) entry replay, after performing the freeze effect (reel action) with the reels 110 to 112, the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol—white 7 symbol corresponding to the special role 1 is performed. Is temporarily displayed on the active line L1 (temporary stop display), then the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” corresponding to the AT (pseudo bonus) inrush replay is valid to rise to the right. Stopped and displayed on the line L1.

  Thus, if the freeze effect (reel action) is performed in at least one of the first bonus and the second bonus, the effect can be enhanced.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 3). (For example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1) and stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of executing an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels; Internal winning result determination means (for example, an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7A) for determining an internal winning result based on a lottery value, the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means, Stop result deriving means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 7A) for deriving the stop results of the plurality of reels based on the operation result of the stop operation means, and a certain state (for example, FIG. 4). Any one of a plurality of game states (RT1 to RT5) shown, a state in which a push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability, a certain advance notice (for example, setting after the bonus ends) A first notification (for example, a state notification shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13) for notifying that a value is likely to appear, or that there is a possibility that a special effect (for example, a premier effect may appear). (ST) is a game machine equipped with a notification means (for example, a state notification process shown in FIG. 9 and an effect image display device 157 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), wherein the internal winning result determination means is , Means for determining the first winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the first winning combination is the first privilege (for example, special combination 1 (big bonus), special combination 2 (regular bonus)). , AT, AT addition, etc.) In selected roles (for example, special role 1 (single), special role 2 (single), special role 1 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 1 + replay role 2, special role 1 + replay role 3) Yes, the notification means is a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege ends (hereinafter referred to as “first period”. For example, the special role shown in FIG. The first notification is not executed during at least a part of the period from one winning (bonus winning) to the end of the bonus shown in FIG. 12 (l), and the notification means When the first privilege is won in a state of being executed, the first notification is made in the first period (for example, the period from the bonus winning shown in FIG. 12 (m) until the bonus is ended). A game machine (hereinafter referred to as “this application”) It may be referred to as “Invention 1”).

  According to the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the first privilege is won in a state where the first notification is being executed, the first notification is continuously executed in the first period. In addition to making the player uneasy during one period, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by providing variations in the timing of the first notification. In addition, since the first notification is performed in connection with the privilege, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Further, the internal winning result determining means is means capable of determining a second winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the second winning combination is a second privilege (for example, AT (pseudo bonus)). Winning combination (for example, re-playing role 4, re-playing role 4 ′, re-playing role 4 ″), and the notification means ends the second privilege after the second privilege is won. Period (hereinafter referred to as “second period”. For example, a period from the pseudo bonus winning shown in FIG. 13G to the end of the pseudo bonus shown in FIG. 13J) (for example, All the time periods) for executing the first notification, and the notification means in the second period when the second privilege is won in a state where the first notification is being executed. It may be a means for continuously executing the first notification.

  With such a configuration, the player is not made uneasy even in the second period, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by providing variations in the timing of the first notification.

  In addition, the first privilege and the second privilege are different types of privilege (for example, payout performance (for example, number of game media payouts, number of RT extra games, probability of AT entry, number of games that can enter AT) ) With different benefits, extra benefits (for example, the number of RT extra games, winning probabilities of RT extra), and different presentation modes (for example, bonuses with different display frequency and display mode of RT extra presentation), the first The advantage of the player and the second privilege may be different from each other. For example, the first privilege may be a privilege in which a first lottery (ART entry lottery) is performed, and the second privilege may be a privilege in which a second lottery (ART lottery) is performed. . In addition, the first privilege is a privilege in which a first effect (an effect that suggests that a bonus is being performed) is performed, and the second privilege is a second effect (which indicates that an AT is being performed). It may be a privilege that is performed).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the interest of the game by increasing the number of benefits.

  Further, the first notification performed in relation to the first privilege and the first notification performed in relation to the second privilege may be notifications of the same notification mode.

  With such a configuration, it is difficult to guess the type of privilege from the notification mode of the first notification, and game motivation can be increased.

  In addition, the first notification performed in connection with the second privilege may be performed internally for a certain game (for example, a game that has won a bonus, a next game after winning a bonus, or a special role in bonus game). Lotted games, games that are played in connection with effects during bonus games, games that are won in lottery during bonus games or lottery according to the winning role, games that exceed the predetermined number of game media paid out, or (For example, a game for which a condition is satisfied) that is started in connection with the player's operation (for example, an operation by the start lever 135 (lever on), a second stop operation, or a third stop operation is received) Notification that is started, notification that is started by execution of a winning determination process and a medal grant process after the third stop may be used.

  With such a configuration, the timing of the first notification can be further varied, and the player can have a sense of expectation for each operation.

  The certain game may be a game in which the second privilege is started or a game in which the second privilege is awarded.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation by matching the start timing of the privilege with the start timing of a certain game.

  The certain game is a game that is started when a certain condition is established in the second privilege, and the certain condition uses a lottery (for example, a lottery table shown in FIG. 15A). The state announcement lottery, the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (b), the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (c), and the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (c). It may be a condition that is satisfied when the player wins an internal winning combination (or a state notification lottery corresponding to a winning combination) in the game. The “certain condition” may be satisfied when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in the second privilege, or the number of game media paid out exceeds a certain number in the second privilege. It may be established in some cases.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to keep the player willing to pay attention to the first notification even during the privilege and to maintain the game motivation.

  Further, at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege may be a pseudo bonus.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the interest of the game by increasing the number of benefits.

  In addition, the second privilege is a pseudo bonus, and the second privilege constitutes a part of a gaming state advantageous to a player, and the first privilege is executed during execution of the second privilege. It may be possible to execute a lottery for the first privilege and start the first privilege before the second privilege ends.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the start of the first privilege during the pseudo bonus, and by making the first notification during this period, the player is focused on the first notification even during the privilege. , Can increase the willingness to play.

  Further, during the execution of the first privilege, a lottery (for example, AT lottery) that can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, AT preparation (re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT2))) is executed The first notification may be executed when the lottery is won.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to expect a transition to another advantageous gaming state during the first privilege. By performing the first notification during this period, the player can It is possible to increase the game motivation by paying attention to the notification.

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of reels (for example, FIG. 1) that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 3). 1), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of executing an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. Internal winning result determination means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7A) for determining an internal winning result, the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means, and the stop operation means Stop result deriving means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 7A) for deriving the stop results of the plurality of reels based on the operation result, and a certain state (for example, a plurality of types shown in FIG. 4) Any one of the game states (RT1 to RT5), a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability, a certain advance notice (for example, suggesting a set value after the bonus ends) The first notification (for example, the state notification ST shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 17) is executed to notify that the state is likely to appear, or that there is a possibility that a special effect (for example, a premier effect) may appear. And a notification device (for example, a state notification process shown in FIG. 9, an effect image display device 157 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), wherein the internal winning result determining means is the internal winning result determining means. As a result, the first winning combination can be determined, and the first winning combination includes the first privilege (for example, special combination 1 (big bonus), special combination 2 (regular bonus), AT, AT For example) Special role 1 (single), special role 2 (single), special role 1 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 1 + replaying role 2, special role 1 + replaying role 3), and the notification means Is a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege is won (hereinafter referred to as “first period”. For example, a special role 1 internal winning (bonus) shown in FIG. 16C) The first notification is not executed during at least a part of the period (from the grant) to the bonus winning period shown in FIG. 16 (e), and the notification means is configured to execute the first notification. In the state where the first privilege is won, the first period (for example, the period from the bonus winning shown in FIG. 16 (g) to the bonus winning shown in FIG. 16 (h), FIG. ) From the bonus bonus shown in FIG. 16 to the bonus winning shown in FIG. A gaming machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “present invention 2”) characterized in that it is means for continuously executing the first notification.

  According to the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed, the first notification is continuously executed in the first period. In addition to making the player uneasy during one period, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by providing variations in the timing of the first notification. In addition, since the first notification is performed in connection with the privilege, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Further, the internal winning result determining means is means capable of determining a second winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the second winning combination is a second privilege (for example, AT (pseudo bonus)). Winning combination (for example, re-playing role 4, re-playing role 4 ′, re-playing role 4 ″), and the notification means wins the second privilege after the second privilege is won. Period (hereinafter referred to as “second period”. For example, a period from the pseudo bonus winning shown in FIG. 13G to the end of the pseudo bonus shown in FIG. 13J) (for example, All the time periods) for executing the first notification, and the notification means in the second period when the second privilege is won in a state where the first notification is being executed. It may be a means for continuously executing the first notification.

  With such a configuration, the player is not made uneasy even in the second period, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by providing variations in the timing of the first notification.

  In addition, the first privilege and the second privilege are different types of privilege (for example, payout performance (for example, number of game media payouts, number of RT extra games, probability of AT entry, number of games that can enter AT) ) With different benefits, extra benefits with different performance (for example, the number of RT extra games, winning probability of RT extra), and different presentation modes (for example, bonuses with different display frequency and display mode of RT extra effects). For example, the first privilege may be a privilege in which a first lottery (ART entry lottery) is performed, and the second privilege may be a privilege in which a second lottery (ART lottery) is performed. . In addition, the first privilege is a privilege in which a first effect (an effect that suggests that a bonus is being performed) is performed, and the second privilege is a second effect (which indicates that an AT is being performed). It may be a privilege that is performed).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the interest of the game by increasing the number of benefits.

  Further, the first notification performed in relation to the first privilege and the first notification performed in relation to the second privilege may be notifications of the same notification mode.

  With such a configuration, it is difficult to guess the type of privilege from the notification mode of the first notification, and game motivation can be increased.

  In addition, the first notification performed in connection with the second privilege may be a win for a certain game (for example, a game won for a bonus, a next game after winning a bonus, or various lotteries during bonus winning). Notifications (for example, an operation by the start lever 135 (lever on), a second stop operation, or a third stop operation) that is started in connection with the player's operation in a game in which a certain condition is established) The notification may be started when received, or the notification may be started by executing a winning determination process or a medal grant process after the third stop.

With such a configuration, the timing of the first notification can be further varied, and the player can have a sense of expectation for each operation.
The certain game may be a game won by a winning combination.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation by matching the timing of winning a certain winning combination with the start timing of a certain game.

  Further, the certain game is a game that is started when a certain condition is established during the internal winning of the second privilege, and the certain condition is a lottery (for example, as shown in FIG. 15A). State notice lottery using the lottery table, state notice lottery according to the number of games that have passed since the game that hit the first bonus, using the lottery table shown in FIG. 15B, shown in FIG. 15C. The conditions may be satisfied when a lottery table is used to win a state announcement lottery according to an internal winning combination (or winning combination) in the game. The “certain condition” may be satisfied when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in the second privilege, or the number of game media paid out exceeds a certain number in the second privilege. It may be established in some cases.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to keep the player motivated to keep the game focused on the first notification even during the internal winning of the privilege.

  Further, at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege may be a pseudo bonus.

  If it is such a structure, the interest of a game can be further heightened by increasing the variation of a privilege.

  In addition, the second privilege is a pseudo bonus, and the second privilege constitutes a part of a gaming state advantageous to a player, and the first privilege is executed during execution of the second privilege. It may be possible to execute a lottery for the first privilege and start the first privilege before the second privilege ends.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the start of the first privilege during the pseudo bonus, and by making the first notification during this period, the player is focused on the first notification even during the privilege. , Can increase the willingness to play. Further, the first notification may be executed during the game of the first privilege or the game of the second privilege.

  Note that the “notification unit” according to the present invention may be a unit capable of executing the first notification for notifying that it is in a certain state, and may not perform the first notification.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a trigger for ending the “certain state”, that the AT has ended, that a predetermined period has elapsed, that a certain lottery has been won, and that the gaming state has shifted to the predetermined gaming state. Although illustrated, for example, when a condition relating to the player's profit is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined number of games have passed, when a predetermined number of game media has been paid out, after performing the first notification) The “certain state” may be ended when the predetermined number of bonuses is consumed, or when a condition regarding the effect is satisfied (for example, when a certain effect is performed by winning the effect lottery, The “certain state” may be ended when the performance is performed for a predetermined number of times and periods.

  The notification mode of “first notification” is not limited to the display by the effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal display device), but by light output means such as an LED or a lamp (for example, the notification lamp 123 shown in FIG. 1). Notification by light (for example, lighting, blinking, extinguishing) may be used, or notification by sound (for example, sound effects, music) by sound output means such as speakers (for example, speakers 272 and 277 shown in FIG. 2). There may be notification by movement (for example, rotation, expansion and contraction, vibration, advance and retreat) by a movable body (for example, reels 110 to 112 and shutter 163 shown in FIG. 1). The “first notification” may be controlled by the main control unit 300 or the first sub control unit 400. Moreover, you may perform 1st alert | report (false alert | report) when it is not in a certain state (when it is in a state other than a certain state).

  Further, the “first privilege” and “second privilege” according to the present invention are not limited to the special role 1 (big bonus), the special role 2 (regular bonus), AT, AT addition, etc. It may be suggestion, payout of game media, execution of special effects, provision of items, and the like.

  Further, the “first privilege” and the “second privilege” according to the present invention may not be one type each, and at least one privilege may be composed of a plurality of types of privileges. For example, the first privilege may be composed of a big bonus and a regular bonus, and the notification mode of “first notification” may be different in each bonus.

  The first notification performed in relation to the first privilege may be notification started in connection with a player's operation in a certain game, and the certain game It may be a game where one privilege is started. In addition, the certain game is a game that is started when a certain condition is established in the first privilege, and the certain condition may be a condition that is established when a lottery is won.

  Further, the notification means may be a means in which the first notification may not be executed during at least a part of a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege ends. Also good. Further, the notification means may be a means that the first notification may not be executed during at least a part of a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege is won. Also good.

  In addition, the notification means includes the first in at least a part of a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege is ended (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). The notification means, when the first privilege is won in a state where the first notification is being executed, the first privilege after winning the first privilege. Is a means for continuously executing the first notification in a period (hereinafter referred to as “third period”) until the bonus is terminated, and the first period and the third period are different periods. It may be.

  In addition, the notification means includes the first in at least a part of a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege is won (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). The notification means, when the first privilege is won in a state where the first notification is being executed, the first notification after the first privilege is won. Is a means for continuously executing the first notification in a period until the bonus is won (hereinafter referred to as “third period”), and the first period and the third period are different periods. It may be.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Symbol display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Production image display apparatus 300 Main control part 400 1st sub-control part 500 2nd sub-control part

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols, a stop operation means that can perform an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. An internal winning result determining means for determining an internal winning result based on the internal winning result determining means, and stopping of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means and the operation result of the stop operating means. A gaming machine comprising stop result deriving means for deriving a result, and informing means capable of executing a first notification for informing that a certain state is present, wherein the internal winning result determining means is the internal winning result determining means The first winning combination is a means that can determine the first winning combination as a result of the winning, the first winning combination is a winning combination related to the first privilege, and the notification means is selected by the first winning combination. From the first winning role The means for not performing the first notification during at least a part of a period until the first privilege is started (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). The first notification is not executed during at least a part of a period from the start of one privilege until the end of the first privilege (hereinafter referred to as “second period”), The notification means continuously executes the first notification in the first period and the second period when the first winning combination is won in a state where the first notification is being executed. It is a game stand characterized by being a means to perform.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1 1 (a-2), the gaming machine according to the present invention 2 which will be described later, the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won after the first privilege is won. (in this example, the first bonus) at least a portion of the period of time T2 until is winning, but does not execute the first notification for notifying that it is in a certain state, FIG. 1 1 (b-2 ), When the first privilege (in this example, the first bonus) is won in the state where the first notification that the user is in a certain state is being executed, One notification is continuously performed.

In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of reels (for example, FIG. 1) that are rotated by being applied with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 3). 1), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of executing an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. Internal winning result determination means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7A) for determining an internal winning result, the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means, and the stop operation means Stop result deriving means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 7A) for deriving the stop results of the plurality of reels based on the operation result, and a certain state (for example, a plurality of types shown in FIG. 4) Any one of the game states (RT1 to RT5), a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability, a certain advance notice (for example, suggesting a set value after the bonus ends) The first notification (for example, the state notification ST shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 17) is executed to notify that the state is likely to appear, or that there is a possibility that a special effect (for example, a premier effect) may appear. And a notification device (for example, a state notification process shown in FIG. 9, an effect image display device 157 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), wherein the internal winning result determining means is the internal winning result determining means. As a result, the first winning combination can be determined, and the first winning combination includes the first privilege (for example, special combination 1 (big bonus), special combination 2 (regular bonus), AT, AT For example) A special combination 1 (alone), special combination 2 (alone), special won 1+ Small Win 1, special won 1+ Small Win 2, special won 1+ replay combination 2, special won 1+ replay combination 3), the notification means Is a period from when the first winning combination is won until the first privilege related to the first winning combination is started (hereinafter referred to as “first period”. For example, FIG. 2) means for not performing the first notification during at least a part of the period indicated by T2), and the notification means ends the first privilege after the first privilege is started. Means for not executing the first notification during at least a part of a period until the time (hereinafter referred to as “second period”, for example, a period indicated by reference numeral T1 in FIG. 11A-1), The notifying means is configured to win the first winning combination while the first notification is being executed. A game table (hereinafter, referred to as “the present invention 2”), characterized in that it is means for continuously executing the first notification during the first period and the second period when selected. ).

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention 2, when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed, the first notification is continued in the first period and the second period . In order to execute, the player is not made uneasy in the first period and the second period , and the interest of the game can be enhanced by giving variations to the timing of the first notification. In addition, since the first notification is performed in connection with the privilege, the new player is likely to continue the game until the first notification is performed, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

Further, the internal winning result determining means is means capable of determining a second winning combination as a result of the internal winning, and the second winning combination is a second privilege (for example, AT (pseudo bonus)). (For example, re-playing role 4, re-playing role 4 ′, re-playing role 4 ″), and the notification means is assigned to the second winning role after the second winning role is won. The means for not performing the first notification during at least a part of a period until the related second privilege is started (hereinafter referred to as “third period”), Means for not executing the first notification during at least a part of a period from the start of the second privilege to the end of the second privilege (hereinafter referred to as “fourth period”). There, the notification means, the second win in a state where the first notification is performed There may be a means for continuously executing the broadcast of the first in the fourth period and the third period when winning.

In addition, the first privilege and the second privilege are different types of privilege (for example, payout performance (for example, number of game media payouts, number of RT extra games, probability of AT entry, number of games that can enter AT) ) With different benefits, extra benefits with different performance (for example, the number of RT extra games, winning probability of RT extra), and different presentation modes (for example, bonuses with different display frequency and display mode of RT extra effects). For example, the first privilege may be a privilege in which a first lottery (ART entry lottery) is performed, and the second privilege may be a privilege in which a second lottery (ART lottery) is performed. . In addition, the first privilege is a privilege in which a first effect (an effect that suggests that a bonus is being performed) is performed, and the second privilege is a second effect (which indicates that an AT is being performed). It may be a privilege that is performed). In addition, there may be a case where the winning mode related to the first privilege and the winning mode related to the second privilege are the same. The second period may be a period following the first period, and the fourth period may be a period following the third period.

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols, a stop operation means that can perform an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. An internal winning result determining means for determining an internal winning result based on the internal winning result determining means, and stopping of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means and the operation result of the stop operating means. A gaming machine comprising stop result deriving means for deriving a result, and informing means capable of executing a first notification for informing that a certain state is present, wherein the internal winning result determining means is the internal winning result determining means The first winning combination is a means that can determine the first winning combination as a result of the winning, the first winning combination is a winning combination related to the first privilege, and the notification means is selected by the first winning combination. From the first winning role The means for not performing the first notification during at least a part of a period until the first privilege is started (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). The first notification is not executed during at least a part of a period from the start of one privilege until the end of the first privilege (hereinafter referred to as “second period”), The second period is a period that is started in connection with the winning of the first winning combination, and the informing means notifies the first notification in relation to the start of the first privilege. The notification means may start the first period and the second period when the first winning combination is won while the first notification is being executed. means der for continuously executing the first broadcast is, the notification unit, the second There is a case where the first notification is executed (hereinafter referred to as “first case”) during a period after the interval ends (hereinafter referred to as “fourth period”). In this case, the fourth period may be more advantageous than the period before the first winning combination is won (hereinafter referred to as “third period”). The notification mode of the first notification executed in relation to the start of the first notification and the notification mode of the first notification executed after the first privilege ends are the same notification mode. It is a characteristic game stand.

In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of reels (for example, FIG. 1) that are rotated by being applied with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 3). 1), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) capable of executing an operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, and a lottery value. Internal winning result determination means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7A) for determining an internal winning result, the internal winning result determined by the internal winning result determining means, and the stop operation means Stop result deriving means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 7A) for deriving the stop results of the plurality of reels based on the operation result, and a certain state (for example, a plurality of types shown in FIG. 4) Any one of the game states (RT1 to RT5), a state in which the push order navigation of the small role 4 (bell) occurs with high probability, a certain advance notice (for example, suggesting a set value after the bonus ends) there appeared likely state, a special effect (for example, premium effect) a first notification (for example for notifying to a state) that may emerge, status notification ST) capable of executing notification means ( For example, a gaming machine including a state notification process shown in FIG. 9 and an effect image display device 157) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein the internal winning result determination means is the first as a result of the internal winning. The first winning combination is a winning related to the first privilege (for example, special bonus 1 (big bonus), special bonus 2 (regular bonus), AT, AT extra, etc.). Role (for example, special role 1 (single), Separate role 2 (single), special role 1 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 1 + replaying role 2, special role 1 + replaying role 3), and the notification means is the first winning combination Is a period from when the first prize is received until the first privilege relating to the first winning combination is started (hereinafter referred to as “first period”. For example, a period indicated by reference numeral T2 in FIG. 11A-2) ) At least a part of the period, the notification means does not execute the first notification, and the notification means is a period from the start of the first privilege to the end of the first privilege (hereinafter, “ second period "of. for example, a means which does not execute the first notification to at least a portion of the period of time) indicated by the reference numeral T1 in FIG. 11 (a-1), the second period, the It is a period that starts in connection with winning of the first winning combination, and the notification means Is means that may start the first notification in relation to the start of the first privilege, and the notification means is configured to execute the first winning in a state where the first notification is being executed. winning combination has Ri means der for continuously executing the said first reported in the second period and the first period when winning, the notification means, period after the second period ends (Hereafter referred to as “fourth period”. ) In the case where the first notification is executed (hereinafter referred to as “first case”), and the first winning combination is won in the fourth period in the first case. The first notification (for example, the figure) executed in connection with the start of the first privilege may be a period more advantageous than the period before the period (hereinafter referred to as “third period”). 12 (d) status notification ST) and the first notification (for example, status notification ST shown in FIG. 12 (l)) executed after the first privilege has ended. Is a game stand (hereinafter, also referred to as “the present invention 2”) characterized by having the same notification mode .

Claims (8)

A plurality of reels which are rotated by being subjected to a plurality of types of symbols;
Stop operation means capable of executing an operation for individually stopping rotation of the plurality of reels;
An internal winning result determination means for determining an internal winning result based on the lottery value;
Stop result deriving means for deriving stop results of the plurality of reels based on the result of the internal winning determined by the internal winning result determining means and the result of operation of the stop operating means;
A notification means capable of executing a first notification for notifying that the vehicle is in a certain state;
A game machine equipped with
The internal winning result determining means is means capable of determining a first winning combination as a result of the internal winning,
The first winning combination is a winning combination related to the first privilege,
The notification means includes the first notification during at least a part of a period from when the first privilege is won until the first privilege is won (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). Is a means not to perform
The notification means is means for continuously executing the first notification in the first period when the first privilege is won while the first notification is being executed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The internal winning result determining means is a means capable of determining a second winning combination as a result of the internal winning,
The second winning combination is a winning combination related to the second privilege,
The notification means includes the first notification during at least a part of a period from when the second privilege is won until the second privilege is won (hereinafter referred to as “second period”). Is a means of performing
The notification means is means for continuously executing the first notification in the second period when the second privilege is won in a state where the first notification is being executed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
The first privilege and the second privilege are different types of benefits,
The first privilege and the second privilege have different degrees of advantage for the player.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The first notification performed in relation to the first privilege and the first notification performed in relation to the second privilege are notifications of the same notification mode.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 2 thru | or 4, Comprising:
The first notification performed in connection with the second privilege is notification started in connection with a player's operation in a certain game.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5,
The certain game is a game won by a winning combination.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand according to claim 5 or claim 6,
The certain game is a game that is started when a certain condition is satisfied during the internal winning of the second privilege,
The certain condition is a condition that is satisfied when a lottery is won.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 2 thru | or 7, Comprising:
Executing the first notification during the game of the first privilege or the game of the second privilege;
A game stand characterized by that.