JP2020000916A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent a specific mode from being started against the intension of a player as much as possible.SOLUTION: A start control for starting one of a first mode and a second mode can be performed by receiving a first operation and by receiving a second operation. On the other hand, the start control is not performed by only receiving the first operation. For example, as shown in Fig. 18, by the operation of a determination switch 202 only, both a simple user mode and a normal user mode are not started, but by the operation to the determination switch 202 and by the operation to at least one switch of a left switch 201 and a right switch 203, the simple user mode or the normal user mode is to be started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of identification information as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion. The bet amount is set according to, the reel rotation starts by operating the start lever with the specified bet amount set, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided for each reel I do. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a predetermined combination of winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the combination of the identification information is also referred to as a role) is completed on the winning line, thereby winning. Occurs. That is, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a predetermined mission is achieved, there has been a device that notifies that the mission has been achieved (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-252242 A

  In the slot machine as described above, it is possible to change the production mode by performing a specific operation by the player, but if the specific mode of the production starts with only one operation, There is a possibility that the specific mode may be started against the intention of the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that prevents a specific mode from being started against a player's intention as much as possible.

(A) a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
In the slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result,
Operation accepting means capable of accepting a plurality of types of operations including a first operation and a second operation;
Mode control means;
Display means for displaying an image;
A pre-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a specific display result which is not derived when operated in a different operation procedure from the specific operation procedure when the result of the determination by the pre-determination means is a specific determination result and operated in a specific operation procedure When,
In a game in which the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the identification determination result, specific information notification means capable of notifying specific information capable of specifying the specific operation procedure,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
The display means,
Demonstration images can be displayed,
By receiving the first operation while displaying the demonstration image, a menu image including a plurality of options can be displayed,
The mode control means includes:
When the menu image is displayed, the first operation and the second operation are received at least once each, thereby performing first start control for starting a specific mode,
When the menu image is being displayed, the first operation is received without receiving the second operation, so that the display of the menu image is terminated without performing the first start control, and the demonstration is performed. Perform the second control to display the image,
When the menu image is displayed in the specific mode, the first operation and the second operation are received at least once each, thereby performing first end control for ending the specific mode,
When the menu image is displayed in the specific mode, the first operation is received without receiving the second operation, and the display of the menu image is performed without performing the first end control. Is completed and the second control for displaying the demonstration image is performed.
The specific effect execution means,
In the game in which the determination result of the preliminary determination means in the specific mode is the specific determination result and the specific information is notified, when the specific display result is derived by being operated in the specific operation procedure, Perform a specific production,
In the game in which the determination result of the preliminary determination unit in the specific mode is the specific determination result and the specific information is not notified, when the specific display result is derived by being operated in the specific operation procedure, The specific effect is not executed.
(1) A gaming machine (a slot machine described in the first embodiment and a pachinko gaming machine described in the second embodiment) capable of performing a game,
When the specific conditions (the 7-point combination shown in FIGS. 22 (A-2) and (B-2) are satisfied) are satisfied, the specific effects are shown in FIGS. 22 (A-3) and 22 (B-3). Specific effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) capable of executing mission achievement notification);
A mode control unit (sub-control unit 91) capable of controlling to one of a plurality of types of modes including a first mode (simple user mode) and a second mode (normal user mode);
The mode control means controls the mode to the second mode based on an intention display from the player (as shown in FIG. 18, the player switches to at least one of the left switch 201 and the right switch 202). To the normal user mode based on the operation of the user and the operation of the decision switch 202),
The specific effect execution means,
In the first mode, the specific effect is executed each time the specific condition is satisfied. (As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the simple user mode, a mission achievement notification is issued every time seven sets are obtained. Run),
In the second mode, the specific effect is executed when the specific condition is first satisfied, and after the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed even if the specific condition is satisfied (see FIG. 22 (B As shown in ()), in the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the seven matching rolls are derived first, and the mission achievement reporting is not performed even when the seven matching rolls are derived after the second time. ).

  According to such a configuration, in the second mode controlled based on the player's intention being displayed, the specific condition is satisfied a plurality of times because there is a high possibility that the same player is playing the game. Even when the specific condition is satisfied, the specific effect is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying. On the other hand, in the first mode, there is a possibility that the players have been exchanged, so that by performing a specific effect each time the specific condition is satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) A game device (a data display device, a lending device, or the like described in the third embodiment) provided in a game arcade,
When the specific conditions (the 7-point combination shown in FIGS. 22 (A-2) and (B-2) are satisfied) are satisfied, the specific effects are shown in FIGS. 22 (A-3) and 22 (B-3). Specific performance execution means capable of executing mission achievement notification),
A mode control unit that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of modes including a first mode (for example, a simple user mode) and a second mode (for example, a normal user mode);
The mode control means controls to the second mode based on an intention display from the player (as shown in FIG. 18, the player switches to the switch to at least one of the left switch and the right switch). Control to the normal user mode based on the operation and the operation to the decision switch),
The specific effect execution means,
In the first mode, the specific effect is executed each time the specific condition is satisfied. (As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the simple user mode, a mission achievement notification is issued each time seven sets of results are derived. Run),
In the second mode, the specific effect is executed when the specific condition is first satisfied, and after the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed even if the specific condition is satisfied (FIG. 22 (B As shown in ()), in the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the seven matches are derived first, and the mission achievement notification is not performed even when the seven matches are derived after the second time. ).

  According to such a configuration, in the second mode controlled based on the player's intention being displayed, the specific condition is satisfied a plurality of times because there is a high possibility that the same player is playing the game. Even when the specific condition is satisfied, the specific effect is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying. On the other hand, in the first mode, there is a possibility that the players have been exchanged, so that by performing a specific effect each time the specific condition is satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

  “Indication of intention from player” defined in (1) and (2) is, for example, an operation by a player on a predetermined operation means (screen operation switch 205), an operation by a player (for example, a player Utterance, action by a player).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or the gaming machine of (2),
The first mode is a mode that is controlled without an intention display from the player (as shown in a modified example, the first mode is a normal mode, and the second mode is a simple user mode and a normal mode. At least one of the user modes).

  According to such a configuration, the first mode is a mode that is controlled without the intention of the player, and there is a possibility that the players have been exchanged, so the specific effect is executed each time the specific condition is satisfied. This can enhance the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or the gaming machine of (2),
The intention display from the player is that a specific operation (operation on the screen operation switch 205) is performed by the player,
The first mode is a mode that is controlled by performing an operation with a smaller operation amount than the specific operation. (As shown in the present embodiment, the first mode is a simple user mode, and the second mode is This is a normal user mode that requires a password input).

  According to such a configuration, the first mode is a mode controlled by performing an operation having a smaller operation amount than the specific operation to be controlled in the second mode, and the player is interested in the first mode. Is performed, and there is a possibility that the game in the first mode may be ended. Therefore, there is a possibility that the players are exchanged. Therefore, each time a specific condition is satisfied, a specific effect is executed, thereby making the game more interesting. Can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1), (3) and (4) or the gaming machine of any of the above (2) to (4),
In the second mode, specific information (mission achievement notification flag) is set when the specific condition is first satisfied and the specific effect is executed, and the specific information is deleted when the second mode ends. (As shown in S82 and S84 in FIG. 21, when the mission achievement notification is first executed during the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification completed flag is set, and when the normal user mode ends, the The mission achievement notified flag is deleted.) A specific information control unit (sub-control unit 91) is further provided.
When the specific information is set, the specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect even if the specific condition is satisfied (as shown in S78 and S80 in FIG. When it is set, the mission achievement notification is not executed even if seven rolls are derived).

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific condition is satisfied a plurality of times, control that does not execute the specific effect every time the specific condition is satisfied can be reliably executed in the second mode.

(6) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1), (3) to (5) or the gaming machine of any of the above (2) to (5),
An operation receiving unit (sub-control) that can receive a plurality of types of operations including a first operation (operation on the determination switch 202 in FIG. 18) and a second operation (operation on the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 in FIG. 18) Unit 91).
The mode control means is capable of executing start control for starting one of the first mode and the second mode by receiving the first operation and receiving the second operation, The start control is not executed when only the first operation is accepted (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, neither the simple user mode nor the normal user mode is started by operating only the decision switch 202). However, the simple user mode or the normal user mode is started by the operation of the decision switch 202 and the operation of at least one of the left switch 201 and the right switch 203).

  According to such a configuration, one of the first mode and the second mode is not started only by the first operation, but is started by receiving the first operation and receiving the second operation. Therefore, starting the specific mode regardless of the player's intention can be prevented as much as possible.

(7) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1), (3) to (6) or the gaming machine of any of the above (2) to (6),
An operation receiving unit (sub-control unit 91) capable of receiving a plurality of types of operations including a predetermined operation (an operation on the determination switch 202 in FIG. 18) and a specific operation (an operation on the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 in FIG. 18) )
The mode control means is capable of executing end control for ending one of the first mode and the second mode by receiving the predetermined operation and receiving the specific operation, and If only the decision switch 202 is operated, neither the simple user mode nor the normal user mode will be terminated. The simple user mode or the normal user mode is terminated by operating the switch 202 and operating at least one of the left switch 201 and the right switch 203).

  According to such a configuration, one of the first mode and the second mode is not ended only by the first operation, but is ended by receiving the first operation and receiving the second operation. Therefore, the termination of the specific mode regardless of the player's intention can be prevented as much as possible.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal. It is a block diagram showing composition of a management server to which a management device concerning this embodiment is applied. It is a front view of a slot machine to which the gaming machine according to the embodiment is applied. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of a reel. FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure showing a flow chart of game processing. It is a figure showing a target combination of an internal lottery according to a game state. It is a figure showing a dropout. It is a figure showing transition of a game state. It is a figure showing a lottery target combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure showing a lottery target combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure showing the database of RAM of a sub control part. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a database of a storage unit. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating information included in a two-dimensional code. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a display part of a personal digital assistant. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition of the present embodiment in a normal mode. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating screen transition of the present embodiment in a user mode. It is a figure showing an AT lottery table. It is a figure showing production related processing at the time of user mode control. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of a mission achievement notification. It is a figure which shows the flow of a mission achievement notification. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition of a first modified example in a normal mode. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition of a second modified example in a normal mode. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition of a third modification example in a normal mode. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition of a first modification example in a user mode. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition of a second modified example in a user mode.

[First Embodiment]
[Gaming system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 and a management server 1200.

  The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet 900. The management server 1200 is held by the manufacturer of the slot machine 1 (provider of the slot machine 1). Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 according to the present embodiment. The mobile terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as an application program for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the administrator and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display, hereinafter, referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 sends a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110, and causes the control unit 110 to output a signal to be transmitted to another mobile terminal or server from the antenna 151.

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a capturing target according to an operation of the player, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 captures an image of a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on data and the like from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. , And supplies the processed data to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  Note that the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function or an infrared communication function provided in a general mobile phone, in addition to the above configuration. The mobile terminal may be any terminal that can be carried by a player or the like, and may be, for example, a smartphone or a tablet.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. The management server 1200 includes hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and is capable of data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet 900. The management server 1200 registers and updates game history information and the like corresponding to the player in accordance with the contents of an access request from the mobile terminal 1100. In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) has been added. However, access from a mobile terminal that has refused transmission of terminal identification information is denied. In addition, the management server 1200 includes a registration URL database (registration URL DB) that manages the URL (see FIG. 17E) of each update request received when updating the game information as registered information, And an unauthorized URL database (an unauthorized URL DB) for managing the URL of each received update request as unauthorized information when the URL is not updated. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250.

  The storage unit 220 includes an external storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, and a hard disk drive. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touchpad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from an administrator or the like of the management server 1200 (hereinafter, referred to as “administrator”), and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by, for example, an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by another display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server or the like via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and transmits the data supplied from the control unit 210 to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is composed of, for example, an MPU. The control unit 210 performs processing on data and the like from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. , The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250.

[Configuration of Slot Machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area, and can execute a predetermined effect in the display area. Further, since the see-through window 3 is transmissive, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, center reel, and right reel) juxtaposed inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3 are provided. It becomes visible. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, but may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display section is shown as an example configured by physical reels, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  A medal insertion part 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the see-through window 3, and a medal payout port 9 for paying out medals and speakers 53 and 54 are provided below the front door 1b. As an example of the operation means, the front door 1b sets a specified number of bets determined according to the game state within a credit range stored as a game value (medal number) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated at the same time, the settlement switch 10, which is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, the start switch 7, which is operated when starting the game, and the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R. There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which are operated when each is stopped, and a screen operation switch 205 which is operated while a menu screen (see FIG. 18) is displayed. The screen operation switch 205 includes a left switch 201, a decision switch 202, and a right switch 203. The left switch 201 is a switch for moving an item to the left. The right switch 203 is a switch for moving an item to the right. The decision switch 202 is a switch for deciding on a selected item.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information on the game as an example of a notifying unit. The gaming display section 13 has a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, a gaming auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of paid out medals and an error code at the time of an error, and a set bet. 1 BET LED 14 for notifying the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 for notifying that a start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is possible, a start switch Waiting LED 19 to notify that the player is in the wait state after waiting for the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R since the predetermined period has not elapsed since the previous game start (after the operation of Step 7), after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in. Hereinafter, a start switch operation (that is, an operation of rotating three reels) in a state in which the bet amount is appropriately set is referred to as a lever-on operation.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the pay line LN becomes valid, the operation on the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet amount set, that amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In the present embodiment, the pay line L1 is set across the symbols in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel. The winning line L2 is set across the middle row, the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upper right, and the winning line L2 is set across the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the lower right. The set pay line L3, the pay line L4 set over the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the valley-shaped symbols, the lower row of the reel 2L, and the middle row of the reel 2C. , A winning line L5 set over the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, over the symbols arranged in a mountain shape. The number of pay lines is not limited to five, but may be another number or a case where only one pay line is provided.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower tiers of the perspective window 3. As the symbols to be derived and displayed (display results), the symbols that can be selected include the symbol displayed on the LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbol four frames away from the symbol. It is a design for a total of 5 frames. At the time of CB, one medal is set as the specified number of bets, and at the time of non-CB, three medals are set as the specified number of bets. When the specified number of bets is set, each winning line is set. Once activated, the game is ready to start.

  When the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the winning, and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop. Alternatively, it is referred to as a final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first left stop, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first middle stop, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is referred to as right first stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pushing refers to an operating pushing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. In addition, the sequential pinching refers to an operation pressing sequence in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The middle left push refers to an operation pushing order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation pushing sequence in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse push refers to an operation push order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100, and the like are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for rotating the reels, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position, corresponding to each of the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing inserted medals, a hopper motor 34b for paying out stored medals from the medal payout port 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting payout medals, and the like. On the front face of the power supply box 100, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, a winning probability (payout rate) of an internal lottery. (For example, 1 to 6, 6 have the highest payout rate), a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. ing.

  Inside the front door 1b, a set value display 24 on which the set value is displayed while the set value is being changed or confirmed, and the flow path of the inserted medals is provided on either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching and a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a is provided.

  Further, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 7, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, a drive power supply for electric components And an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 7), and notifies the notification means (game control in FIG. 7). The display devices such as the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  On the game control board 40, a circuit configuration such as the main control unit 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 7) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 7). The effect control board 90 is provided with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 7). A screen operation switch 205 is connected to the effect control board 90. When the screen operation switch is operated, a detection signal indicating that the operation is performed is input to the switch circuit 96. When the switch circuit 96 receives the detection signal, the sub-control unit 91 executes control according to the detection signal. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing a performance, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the performance control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. The power supply board 101 is connected to a hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 7), and the like.

[About game processing]
Next, the game processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control content of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are sequentially executed. When the end processing is completed, the processing returns to the BET processing again. In the BET process in the step S1, the process waits in a state where the number of bets can be set, sets a specified number of bets according to the gaming state, and starts the game when the lever-on operation is performed. In the BET process, as a process for starting a game, an output command for outputting a medal IN signal corresponding to the number of medals used for the set bet amount is set in the RAM 41c when the lever is turned on.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (CB, non-CB) is determined, and a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started on the condition that the game has been performed. More specifically, when a prescribed number (for example, 3 in non-CB, 2 in CB) according to the game state is set, the winning line is activated and the game can be started. It becomes.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the activated activated line, a prize is won. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but are roughly divided into small winning combinations with medal payout and re-starting so that the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. It includes a gaming role and a CB role capable of winning a CB. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are collectively referred to as a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step S2, it is determined whether or not the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is permitted based on the random number value for the internal lottery latched at the same time as the start of the game upon detection of the start switch 7 in the step S1. Perform processing. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. It should be noted that among the winning flags of the respective winning combinations, the winning flags of the small winning combinations and the replaying combinations are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Note that the term “game” in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the start of the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since the setting of the number of bets before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these additional processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

[Types of winning combinations, etc.]
Next, the types of winning combinations and the like will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to the winning combinations. In the winning combination column of FIG. 9, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the combination column, the combination of the symbols in which the winning combination is won is shown. The payout number / operation column indicates the operation state, the number of medals to be awarded, and the replay of the game. The related information column indicates the related information corresponding to the winning combination, such as a state transition. For example, with regard to the lip 10 of FIG. 9, the combination of symbols is “JAC3-JAC2-bell a”, which is controlled to RT3 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is a re-game grant.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of a missing dropout. The missed roll is a roll that is derived when the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, and the right bell 1-4 have been elected, but the JAC and AT have been missed (see FIG. 12). When a transition roll is derived during RT0, RT2, RT3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is controlled by one of the corresponding RTs from RT0 to RT3 until the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied (the winning combination shown along the arrow in FIG. 11). Or see roll). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each type of RT (circles in FIG. 13 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each game state during non-CB. In the name field of the lottery target role, the name of the lottery target role is shown, in the combination of winning combinations, the combination of winning combinations is shown, and in the gaming state column, the lottery target is indicated by a circle for each type of RT. It indicates that the role is the target of the lottery, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the number of judgment values related to the winning probability. In the reel control section, reel control executed when the lottery target combination is won will be described.

  For example, as for the seven sets of lip 1 shown in FIG. 13, the combinations of winning combinations are lip 1, lip 6, lip 7, lip 8, and lip 9. The winning game states are RT1 to RT3. For example, the winning probability at RT1 is 200/65536. Regarding the reel control, when the first stop is performed during the first stop, a ten-pay state in which two "white 7s" are aligned on the activated line when the second stop is performed (hereinafter, referred to as "7-tape"), and the third stop. Is a timing for deriving the seven matches (hereinafter, referred to as “seven-item derivation timing”), the control for deriving the seven matches (the lip 8 or the lip 9 is won) is performed. On the other hand, if the timing of the third stop is different from the timing of deriving the seven matching rolls, the seven non-matching rolls that stop without aligning three “white 7s” are derived (Lip 8 and Lip Repeat). (Rip other than 9) is executed. When the left first stop is performed, control is performed to derive seven out-of-match outcomes on the active line without performing the seven-time period regardless of the operation timing of the player. When the right first stop is performed, the control is performed to derive seven out-of-match outcomes regardless of the timing of the third stop, regardless of the timing of the third stop.

  Regarding the seven matching Lips 2 shown in FIG. 13, the combinations of winning combinations are Lip 1, Lip 6, Lip 7, Lip 8, Lip 9, and Lip 3. The winning game states are RT1 to RT3. For example, the winning probability at RT1 is 200/65536. Regarding the reel control, when the right first stop is performed, the timing is 7 times when the second stop is performed, and when the third stop timing is the seven-aligned derivation timing, the seven aligned rolls are derived (repeat). 8 or Lip 9). On the other hand, if the timing of the third stop is different from the timing of deriving the seven-matched outcome, control for deriving a seven-missed outcome (to win a lip other than the lip 8 and the lip 9) is executed. You. When the left first stop is performed, control is performed to derive seven out-of-match outcomes on the active line without performing the seven-time period regardless of the operation timing of the player. When the first stop is performed during the first stop, the control is performed to derive seven out-of-match outcomes regardless of the timing of the third stop. Hereinafter, the “seven-set lip 1” and the “seven-set lip 2” are collectively referred to as “seven-set lip”.

[About mode]
Next, a controllable mode in the slot machine 1 will be described. The controllable modes include a normal user mode, a simple user mode, and a normal mode.

  The normal user mode is a mode controlled by a player inputting a password (hereinafter, referred to as an appropriate password) issued in advance by the management server 1200. The normal user mode is a mode in which a player can play a game by inheriting a previous game history, a character level virtually held by the player in the game, and effect settings (including a story stage). . By the game in the normal user mode, not only the game of the slot machine 1 but also the fun of growing the character can be given to the player. The normal user mode is started by deciding a password item (see FIG. 18D) on the menu screen and then inputting an appropriate password. The normal user mode ends when the end of the user mode is determined on the menu screen (see FIG. 19D). When the normal user mode is terminated, a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16C) is displayed. In order to cause the management server 1200 to issue a password, it is necessary to register as a member (see FIG. 18B).

  The simple user mode is a mode in which a game history can be accumulated. The simple user mode, unlike the normal user mode, is a mode in which a game cannot be played by taking over a previous game history. The simple user mode is started when a simple start item (see FIG. 18D) is determined on the menu screen. The simple user mode ends when the end of the user mode is determined on the menu screen (see FIG. 19D). When the normal user mode is ended, a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16B) is displayed. Since the simple user mode is a mode in which a game history can be accumulated without inputting a password, the processing load on the player can be reduced.

  The normal mode is a mode other than the normal user mode or the simple user mode. That is, the mode is controlled when neither the normal user mode nor the simple user mode is controlled.

  Hereinafter, the normal user mode and the simple user mode are collectively referred to as “user mode”. In the user mode, when a predetermined experience value provision condition is satisfied, the experience value of the character (10 in the present embodiment) is provided. The predetermined experience value provision condition is a condition that is satisfied when seven sets of lips are won in S60 of FIG. 21 and the experience value provision is determined by the experience value determination process in S64. When the assigned experience value reaches a predetermined value (100 in this embodiment), the character level is added. On the other hand, in the normal mode, there is no concept of the character and the experience value of the character, and the experience value determination process is not executed even if seven matching lips are won.

  When the control to the simple user mode is determined by the operation of the player, a simple user mode flag indicating that the control to the simple user mode is performed is stored in the RAM 91c. When the control to the simple user mode ends by the operation of the player, the stored simple user mode flag is deleted.

  When the control to the normal user mode is determined by the operation of the player, a normal user mode flag indicating that the control is performed to the normal user mode is stored in the RAM 91c. When the control to the normal user mode ends by the operation of the player, the stored normal user mode flag is deleted.

  When the mode is controlled to the normal mode, the flag indicating the user mode is not stored in the RAM 91c.

  The sub-control unit 91 is controlled by specifying the presence / absence of a flag in the RAM 91c and, when the flag is stored in the RAM 91c, by specifying the type of the flag (either the simple user mode flag or the normal user mode flag). The mode (any one of the normal user mode, the simple user mode, and the normal mode) can be specified. For example, when neither the simple user mode flag nor the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 determines that the normal mode is being controlled. When the simple user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 determines that the simple user mode is controlled. When the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the normal user mode is being controlled.

[Database in RAM 91c]
Next, the game history database in the RAM 91c will be described. Hereinafter, the database may be referred to as “DB”. The game history database in the RAM 91c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows an example of the game history database. The game history database includes the number of digested games, the number of ATs, the level of characters virtually owned by the player in the game, the assigned experience value, the number of mission achievements, and the like during the game history update period. The game history update period is a period from when the user mode starts to when it ends. The AT number is the number of times controlled at the AT (assist time) described in FIG. The mission achievement frequency is the frequency at which the mission described in S78 in FIG. 21 and the like is achieved. The mission of the present embodiment is to derive seven matching outcomes in a game in which seven matching lips have been won.

  During the game history update period, each time one game is consumed, the number of games in the game history database is updated by one. During the game history update period, each time the AT is controlled, the number of ATs in the game history database is increased and updated. During the game history update period, each time the level of the character is added, the level of the game history database is updated and increased. Every time an experience value is acquired during the game history update period, the experience value of the game history database is updated and updated. During the game history update period, each time a mission is achieved, the number of mission achievements in the game history database is increased and updated. In addition, these increase updates may be updated collectively when the game history update period ends.

[About Database in Storage Unit 220]
Next, the database of the storage unit 220 of the management server 1200 will be described. In the present embodiment, the database of the storage unit 220 includes a player database, a game history database, and an occurrence information database. The database of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 15A and 15B show examples of a player database and a game history database, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the player database, terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / playing), password (last) , The total number of games, the total number of ATs, the current level of the character, the experience value acquired by the player, the number of mission achievements, and the like are registered for each player (for each terminal identification information). In addition, although not shown, the player information also includes personal information (member information) of the player such as a player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, and prefecture. . In the player database, the total game history of the player specified from the terminal identification information is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in the game history database, terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, and the slot machine 1 at the start of the game , The random number of the game randomly obtained by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of ATs in the game, the level value at the end of the game, the game Game history information including the experience value at the end of the game, the number of mission achievements at the end of the game, and the like are registered. In the player database, a game history of the player specified by the terminal identification information on the current day (that is, the game date and time) is stored.

[About 2D code]
Next, a two-dimensional code will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A shows a two-dimensional code for member registration. When the player determines “member registration” on the main menu screen (see FIG. 18B), the sub CPU 91a sets a two-dimensional code for specifying a URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. (See FIG. 16A) and display it on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code on the portable terminal 1100.

  FIG. 16B shows a simple user mode two-dimensional code displayed when the simple user mode ends. The two-dimensional code for the simple user mode includes a URL (URL for the simple update) indicating the location of the simple update page on the management server 1200 and a game random number which is a random value acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created (this embodiment , A 32-bit random number) and game history update data. The game history update data includes the total number of games, the number of ATs, the level of the character, the provided experience value, the effect setting, the number of mission achievements, and the like.

  FIG. 16C shows the two-dimensional code for the normal user mode displayed when the normal user mode ends. The normal user mode two-dimensional code includes a URL (normal update URL) indicating the location of the normal update page on the management server 1200, a password input at the start of the game, and a random number acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created. The information includes a game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment) as a value and game history update data. The game history update data is the same as the game history update data of the two-dimensional code for the simple user mode, and includes the total number of games, the number of ATs, the level of the character, the assigned experience value, the effect setting, the number of mission achievements, and the like.

  FIG. 17 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. When the player starts the game (starts the game history update period), the player performs a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of connecting to a site managed by the management server 1200), thereby obtaining a game shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. This menu screen is a site managed by the management server 1200, and displays a menu of items that can be provided to the player. Specifically, links for password issue, history display, achievement mission display, custom settings, game execution, avatar settings, purchase of content etc. in the shop, browsing and posting of bulletin boards are displayed. You. When a desired link is selected by the player, when a password is selected by the player, a password issuance request is transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 to the management server 1200.

  The control unit 210 of the management server determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the request has already been registered in the player database (see FIG. 15A). If the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database, control unit 210 transmits to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the password cannot be issued. After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database, the control unit 210 acquires information such as level, model information, and the like based on player information and game history information corresponding to the player, Based on the obtained information, a password composed of four-digit symbols is generated, and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information. FIG. 17B illustrates an example of an appropriate password displayed on the portable terminal 1100 when “1. Issue password” in FIG. 17A is determined. The number of digits of the password is not limited to four digits, and may be another number of digits.

  The control unit 210 stores the generated password as the previously issued password in the player information corresponding to the player, and updates the status of the player database in FIG. 15A during the game. After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  FIG. 17C is a screen displayed when “2. history display” is determined. In the example of FIG. 17C, the date on which the player A played the game is displayed. FIG. 17F shows an example of a screen based on the game history information. FIG. 17D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, in a state in which the two-dimensional code is displayed in a predetermined size within a frame on the display screen in a state where the focus is achieved by the autofocus, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed on the portable terminal 1100. It is taken in. FIG. 17E is a diagram illustrating a state where a URL as an analysis result of a two-dimensional code is displayed on display portion 140 of portable terminal 1100. As described above, the URL indicating the location of the predetermined web page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140. When the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 17A is the two-dimensional code for the simple user mode or the two-dimensional code for the normal user mode, when the URL shown in FIG. 17E is accessed, the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. As shown, the history of the current game is displayed.

[Menu screen in normal mode (start user mode)]
Next, the menu screen in the normal mode will be described. When the mode is controlled to the normal mode (that is, when the mode is not controlled to the user mode), the menu screen is a period during which the normal screen is displayed, and the process at the time of ending the game (see S6 in FIG. 8) ends. During the period from when the bet amount is set to when the bet amount is set (hereinafter, referred to as “normal screen display period”), during the period during which the demo screen is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as “demo screen display period”), the decision switch 202 is set Displayed when an operation (press) is performed. The demonstration screen is a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without a game proceeding operation from a stop timing when all reels stop. The demonstration screen is a predetermined screen such as a game manufacturer's logo, an advertisement screen, and a character screen on which the slot machine 1 is based. The demonstration screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which characters “demonstrating” are displayed (see FIG. 18A). Further, among the screens displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, screens other than the demo screen are referred to as normal screens. The normal screen refers to a screen during the game, a screen from the end of the game end processing to the display of the demo screen, and the like.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the transition of the menu screen when controlled in the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 18, the sub-control unit 91 executes a screen display control such that the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated (for example, even if only the determination switch 202 is repeatedly hit). Here, “only the decision switch 202 is operated” means “the decision switch 202 is operated without performing all operations other than the operation of the decision switch 202”.

  In the diagrams showing the transition of the screen such as FIG. 18 (FIGS. 19, 24 to 28), the arrows indicate the transition destination of the screen. With respect to the left switch 201, the decision switch 202, and the right switch 203 shown beside the arrow, switches operated by the player are hatched. For example, when the determination switch 202 is operated while the screen of FIG. 18A is displayed, the screen of FIG. 18B is displayed (transition to the screen of FIG. 18B).

  When the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 18A is displayed, a menu top screen shown in FIG. 18B is displayed. The transition from FIG. 18A to FIG. 18B may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. 18A to 18B may be changed when the operation of the decision switch 202 and another operation are performed.

  On the menu screen of FIG. 18B, a plurality of selectable items include “game explanation”, “member registration”, “user mode”, and “return”. Thus, hereinafter, items that can be selected on the menu screen are indicated by ““... ”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. “Game explanation”, “member registration”, and “return” are items that are not related to execution of control for starting the user mode.

  When the left switch 201 is operated by the player, the left item is selected. When the right switch 203 is operated by the player, the right item is selected. The selected item is displayed at the bottom. Further, the color of the selected item is a color obtained by inverting the color of the non-selected item. By performing such control, the player can intuitively recognize the selected item. In the screen of FIG. 18B, “game explanation” is selected. By operating the determination switch 202, the selected item is determined.

  When "game explanation" is selected and determined (when the decision switch 202 is operated in a state where "game explanation" is selected), as shown in FIG. 18C, explanation of the game of the slot machine 1 The sentence is displayed. When the “user mode” is selected and determined, a screen shown in FIG. 18D is displayed. When “member registration” is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16A) for member registration is displayed. When “return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the demonstration screen of FIG.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 18B, a menu top screen is displayed with “game explanation” selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen displaying the game description is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (C). On the screen of FIG. 18C, “return” is selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, when only the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, the screen of FIG. 18A → the screen of FIG. As shown in the screen → FIG. 18 (C) → FIG. 18 (B) → FIG. 18 (C), etc., between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 18 (B) and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 18 (C). Will be looped. Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  To determine the user mode, the user operates the left switch 201 on the menu top screen to select “user mode” and then operates the determination switch 202. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of another button (the operation of the left switch 201 in the example of FIG. 18) is required.

  When the user mode is determined, a user mode screen shown in FIG. 18D is displayed. On the user mode screen in FIG. 18D, selectable items include “password”, “simple start”, and “return”. In order to start the normal user mode, when "Password" is selected and determined, a password input screen on which a password for starting the normal user mode can be input is displayed (see FIG. 26). When an appropriate password (see FIG. 17B) is input to the password input screen, the normal user mode starts. To start the simple user mode, “simple start” is selected and determined. Thereby, the simple user mode is started. When “return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the previous screen, that is, the screen shown in FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 18, an example has been described in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period. However, the same control is performed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that, when only the determination switch 202 is operated, the “user mode” is determined by looping between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 18C. Instead, the user mode is determined not only when the determination switch 202 is operated but also when another button is operated (in the example of FIG. 18, the left switch 201 is operated).

[Menu screen in user mode]
Next, the menu screen when the mode is controlled to the user mode will be described. When the user mode is controlled, the menu screen is displayed when the decision switch 202 is operated in a period from the end of the game (after the setting change) to a time when the bet amount is set, a period in which the demo screen is displayed, and the like. Will be displayed.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of transition of the menu screen. As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 displays a screen in which the end of the controlled user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated (for example, even if only the determination switch 202 is repeatedly struck). Execute display control. When the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 19A is displayed, a menu top screen shown in FIG. 19B is displayed. The transition from FIG. 19 (A) to FIG. 19 (B) may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. 19A may be changed from FIG. 19A to FIG. 19B when the operation of the determination switch 202 and another operation are performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 19B, a plurality of selectable items include “game history”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for ending the user mode. “Game history” and “return” are items that are not related to execution of control for ending the user mode.

  When the “game history” is selected and determined, the game history from the time when the user mode was started to the current time is displayed as shown in FIG. The game history is displayed based on a game history database (see FIG. 14) stored in the RAM 91c. When “user mode” is selected and determined, a user mode screen shown in FIG. 19D is displayed. When “return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the demonstration screen of FIG.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen in the user mode, as shown in FIG. 19B, a menu screen is displayed with “game history” selected. Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen displaying the game history is displayed as shown in FIG. 19 (C). The screen in FIG. 19C is displayed in a state where “return” is selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG.

  In other words, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, when only the determination switch 202 is operated without operating other buttons when the demo screen in the user mode is displayed, FIG. 19 (A) screen → FIG. 19 (B) screen → FIG. 19 (C) → FIG. 19 (B) → FIG. 19 (C). And a loop between the game history screens shown in FIG. 19 (C). Therefore, when the demonstration screen in the user mode is displayed, even if only the determination switch 202 is operated, the end of the controlled user mode is not determined.

  To determine the end of the user mode, the user operates the left switch 201 on the menu top screen to select “user mode” and then operates the enter switch 202. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of another button (the operation of the left switch 201 in the example of FIG. 19) is required.

  When the user mode is determined, a screen shown in FIG. 19D is displayed. On the screen in FIG. 19D, selectable items include “end user mode” and “return”. When "end user mode" is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code corresponding to the type of user mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, when the user mode is controlled, the simple mode is selected. The user mode two-dimensional code (see FIG. 16B) is displayed. Further, when the normal user mode is being controlled, a two-dimensional code for the normal user mode (see FIG. 16C) is displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 19, an example has been described in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period. However, the same control is performed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that by operating only the determination switch 202, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 19B and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 19C are looped, and the “user mode” is not determined. The user mode is determined when not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of another button (in the example of FIG. 19, the operation of the left switch 201).

[About AT]
The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process of performing a lottery process to determine whether or not to perform control during an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery opportunity is an opportunity that is established when a predetermined AT lottery target combination wins. When an AT is won in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT notification effect for notifying the player of the AT win, and then the main control unit 41 performs an AT control process for controlling the AT. In the AT lottery process of the present embodiment, it is a process of determining whether or not to provide the number of AT games and, if so, determining the number of AT games. To control the AT. After the end of the AT lottery process, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT game number command indicating the number of AT games (including 0) determined to be provided to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 The number of AT games determined to be given by receiving and analyzing the AT game number command can be specified. In the AT notification process, an AT win or an AT game given by the AT win is notified.

  During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 is advantageous to the player when the internal lottery process receives an internal winning command that can specify that the player has won the predetermined lottery target combination shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, for example. A navigation effect capable of specifying a pressing order for stopping the symbol combination on the pay line LN is executed. Therefore, the player is advantageous by being controlled by the AT. The advantageous symbol combination means, for example, JAC when the pushing order bells (left bells 1-3, middle bells 1-3, right bells 1-3 in FIG. 12) are elected, and the communication + ascending lip in FIG. In the case of 1 ~ 4 election, it means promotion lip, in the case of election + turn lip 1 ~ 3, it means maintenance lip, in the case of election + hit lip 1 ~ 3, it means inrush lip, and in election of chan lip 1 ~ 3 Sometimes it is a chance lip. The reason why the chance lip is an advantageous symbol combination is that the AT lottery is executed when the chance lip is won (see the fourth AT lottery condition in FIG. 20).

  FIG. 20 shows an example of an AT lottery table used by the main control unit 41 in the AT lottery process. As shown in FIG. 20, the AT lottery target combination is a chance 1, a chance 2, a strawberry, and a set of seven lips (refer to the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition). Also, as shown in the fourth AT lottery condition, the AT lottery is executed when a chance lip is won.

  For example, when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 50%, and when the AT is won, the probability that the number of AT games to be awarded is “10”, “50”, “100”, and “300” is respectively 40%, 30%, 20% and 10%. Other AT lottery conditions are as shown in FIG.

  It should be noted that when the AT lottery target combination indicated by the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition is won, the number of AT games that can be awarded is the same regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch in the selected game.

[Production-related processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of the effect-related processing executed when the user mode is controlled. The effect-related process is a process executed when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command. The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the established internal winning flag, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  In S60, the sub control unit 91 analyzes the received internal winning command to determine whether or not seven matching lips have been won. In S60, if it is determined that seven matching lips have been won (YES in S60), the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, if it is determined in S60 that the seven matching lips have not been won (NO in S60), the effect-related processing ends. As shown in FIG. 20, the AT winning probability at the time of winning 7 matching rips (when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied) is 100%.

  In S64, an experience value determination process is performed. The experience value determination process is a process of determining whether or not to give a predetermined experience value (10 in this embodiment) by random number lottery or the like. In the experience value determination process, for example, it is determined that an experience value is to be provided with a probability of 50%, and it is determined that the experience value is not to be provided with a probability of 50%.

  In S66, it is determined whether or not the experience value is determined to be given by the experience value determination process in S64. When it is determined that the experience value is given in S66 (YES in S66), the process proceeds to S72. On the other hand, when it is determined that the experience value is not given in S66 (NO in S66), the process proceeds to S70.

  In S72, the seven pressing orders are notified. Here, the seven-matched pushing order is a pushing order for deriving the seven-matched outcome in the game in which the seven-matched lip is won. For example, in the game in which the seven matching lip 1s are won, the seven matching pressing order is the middle first stop (see the reel control column of the seven matching lip 1 in FIG. 13). Further, in the game in which the seven matching Lips 2 have been won, the seven matching pressing orders are the first right stop (see the reel control column of the seven matching Lips 2 in FIG. 13).

  The time from when the process of S60 is executed to when the process of S72 is executed is an extremely short time. Therefore, the player recognizes that at the same time when the seven matching lips in S60 are won (that is, when the lever is turned on), the seven matching pressing order in S72 is notified.

  In S74, the process stands by until the display result is derived (that is, until all three reels stop) (NO in S74). When it is determined that the display result has been derived (YES in S74), the process proceeds to S76. In S76, it is determined whether or not seven rolls have been derived. The sub-control unit 91 receives the winning determination command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and analyzes the winning determining command to determine whether or not seven matching rolls have been derived. The prize determination command is a command capable of specifying a combination of symbols aligned on the prize line LN, presence or absence of a prize, a type of a prize, and a payout number of medals at the time of a prize. Sent after.

  In S76, when it is determined that seven matching rolls have been derived (YES in S76), the process proceeds to S78. On the other hand, in S76, when it is determined that the seven rolls have not been derived (NO in S76), the process proceeds to S79. It should be noted that the case where the judgment is NO in S76 is the case where the operation is performed in a pressing order different from the notified seven-ordered pressing order, and the case where the operation is in the notified seven-ordered pressing order, but the seven-ordered pressing is performed. There are cases where the stop switch is operated at a timing different from the derivation timing.

  In S78, it is determined whether the mission achievement notified flag is set (stored in the RAM 91c). The mission achievement notification completion flag is a flag that can specify that the mission achievement notification in S80 described below has been executed once (normally executed) during the normal user mode control. If it is determined in S78 that the mission achievement informed flag is set (YES in S78), the process proceeds to S79. If it is determined in S78 that the mission achievement informed flag is not set (NO in S78), the process proceeds to S80.

  In S80, both the mission achievement notification and the AT winning notification are executed. The mission achievement notification is for notifying that the “mission for deriving seven matching rolls” has been achieved, and for notifying that the experience value has been given. Specifically, the mission achievement notification is to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display a message "7 successful matches! Experience value GET!" The AT winning notification is to notify information that can specify that the AT has been won. For example, the notification of the AT winning is to display a message such as “congratulations on winning the AT!” On the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the AT winning notification may also notify the number of provided AT games. When the process in S80 ends, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S82, it is determined whether or not the mode is controlled to the normal user mode. This determination is made based on whether or not the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c. That is, when it is determined in S82 that the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the normal user mode is being controlled (YES in S82). On the other hand, in S82, when it is determined that the normal user mode flag is not stored in the RAM 91c (that is, the simple user mode flag is stored), it is determined that the normal user mode is not controlled (NO in S82). ). When YES is determined in S82, the process proceeds to S84, and when NO is determined in S82, the effect-related processing is ended.

  In S84, the mission achievement notified flag is stored in the RAM 91c. The mission achievement notified flag is cleared when the normal user mode determined to be controlled in S82 ends.

  In S79, the AT winning notification is executed, but the mission achievement notification is not executed. When the processing in S79 ends, the effect-related processing ends.

  In S70, a push order different from the seven-order push order is notified. The “push order different from the seven-match push order” refers to, for example, a “push order different from the seven-match push order” in a game in which the seven-match lip 1 has been won. Left first stop or right first stop). The “push order different from the seven-match push order” in the game in which the seven-match lip 2 has been won is a push order other than the right first stop (for example, the left first stop or the middle first stop). When the process of S70 ends, in S71, a character effect is executed. Here, the character effect is an effect different from the AT winning notification. The character effect is an effect in which a predetermined character A (see FIG. 23E) is displayed to notify that the AT has been won. The character effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the game in which the procedure of S70 is notified. For example, the predetermined timing is a timing at which a display result is derived in the game. When the character effect is executed, the effect-related processing ends.

  In S79, the mission achievement notification is not executed, but the experience value is given. That is, when the assignment of the experience value is determined (YES in S66), the experience value is assigned irrespective of whether or not seven rolls are derived (regardless of whether or not YES in S76). As a modified example, when the assignment of the experience value is determined and the seven outcomes are derived, the experience value is applied. However, the experience value is determined, but the seven outcomes are derived. If not, the experience value may not be given.

  As is clear from the description of S66 to S84 in FIG. 21, the first determination process for determining whether or not to assign an experience value and a mode for notifying that the AT has been won are described in “S79 and S80. In addition, the second determination process for determining whether to execute any one of the "AT winning notification performed" and the "character effect described in S70" is also used (both processes are S66). As described above, the slot machine of the present embodiment can reduce the number of processes as compared with the slot machine that separates the first determination process and the second determination process.

  Further, in the experience value determination processing of S64, when it is determined that the experience value is to be provided, the experience value is provided at a predetermined timing regardless of whether the mission achievement notification is executed (FIG. 14). Stored in the game history database).

  FIG. 21 has described the effect-related processing in a game in which seven matching lips have been won while being controlled in the user mode. When the game is controlled to the normal mode, in the game in which seven matching rips are won, the first mode is not executed because the concept of the experience value is not present in the normal mode, and the second mode (notifying that the AT is won) is performed. (A process of determining an aspect to perform). When it is determined by the second determination process that "AT winning notification is to be executed", the AT winning notification is made at a predetermined timing of the game in which the seven matching lips have been won (for example, a lever-on operation timing for starting the game). Execute. Also, when it is determined by the second determination process that “execute a character effect”, a character effect is executed.

  Further, the second determination processing may not be performed. In this case, when seven matching lips are won, the AT winning notification may be always executed at a predetermined timing of the selected game (for example, a lever-on operation timing for starting the game).

  When the character effect in S71 is executed, or when the AT winning notification in S79 and S80 is executed, the AT is controlled from the next game after the executed game.

[About the timing chart of the mission achievement notification]
Next, a timing chart of the mission achievement notification (see S80 in FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22A shows a timing chart of the mission achievement notification when the mode is controlled to the simple user mode. FIG. 22B shows a timing chart of the mission achievement notification when the normal user mode is controlled.

  ON in FIG. 22A-1 indicates that the camera is controlled to the simple user mode, and OFF indicates that the camera is controlled to the normal mode (not controlled to the simple user mode). ON in FIG. 22 (A-2) indicates that seven matching rolls have been derived in the game in which seven matching lips have been won, and OFF indicates that the seven matching rolls have not been derived. 23 (A-3) indicates that the mission achievement notification (see S80) has been executed, and OFF indicates that the mission achievement notification has not been executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), during the period in which the simple user mode is controlled (timing Ta2 to Ta6), control is performed to execute a mission achievement notification every time seven matching rolls are derived (timing Ta3 to timing Ta3). Ta5). This control is based on the following control described with reference to FIG. When the mission achievement notification is executed (S80 in FIG. 21), when the mode is controlled to the simple user mode (NO in S82), the mission achievement notification completion flag is not set (the processing of S84 is not executed). In the subsequent game, when seven rolls have been derived (YES in S76), and the mission achievement notification completed flag is not set (NO in S78), the mission achievement notification is executed (S80). As described above, when the simple user mode is being controlled, the mission achievement notification flag is not set, so that the mission achievement notification is executed each time a 7-set result is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (B), during the period in which the normal user mode is controlled (timing Tb2 to Tb6), the mission achievement notification is executed only when seven matching rolls are derived first (see timing Tb3). On the other hand, the mission achievement notification is not executed even if seven matches are derived after the second time (see timings Tb4 and Tb5). This control is based on the following control described with reference to FIG. When the mission achievement notification is executed once (S80 in FIG. 21), and when the mode is controlled to the normal user mode (YES in S82), the mission achievement notification completion flag is set (S84). Even if seven outcomes are derived in subsequent games (YES in S76), when the mission achievement notification completed flag is set (YES in S78), the mission achievement notification is not executed (S79). As described above, when the normal user mode is being controlled, when the mission achievement notification is executed for the first time (first time), the mission achievement notification flag is set. Only when the mission is completed.

  As shown in the timing Ta1 in FIG. 22A-3 and the timing Tb1 in FIG. 22B-3, when the normal mode is controlled, the mission achievement notification is performed even if seven matching rolls are derived. Is not executed.

[Flow of Mission Achievement Notification]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, a description will be given of a flow of the mission achievement notification when the mode is controlled to the user mode. As shown in FIG. 23A, it is assumed that seven matching lips have been won during user mode control (YES in S60 of FIG. 21). The flow of FIGS. 23B and 23C is a case where it is determined that the experience value is to be given by the experience value determination process (S64) (YES in S66).

  As shown in FIG. 23 (B), when it is determined that the experience value is to be given, the seven sets of pressing order are notified (S72). When the notification is performed in the pressed order and the operation is performed at the timing of deriving seven sets, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the seven results are derived (YES in S76). At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 executes both the AT winning notification and the mission achievement notification. In the example of FIG. 23 (C), the AT winning notification is to display the characters “Congratulations on AT winning”, and the mission achievement notification is to display the characters “7 successful matches! Experience value GET”. It is. The effect screen of FIG. 23 (C) is a screen when the mission achievement notification flag is not set. In the effect screen of FIG. 23C when the mission achievement notification flag is set, as shown in S79, only the AT winning notification is executed (only the character “AT winning congratulation” is displayed), and the mission screen is displayed. Achievement notification is not executed (the characters “7 Success! Experience value GET” are not displayed).

  On the other hand, the flow of FIGS. 23D and 23E is a case where it is determined that the experience value is not to be given by the experience value determination process (S64) (NO in S66). As shown in FIG. 23 (D), when it is determined that the experience value is not to be given, the seven-order pressing order is not notified, and a pressing order different from the seven-order pressing order (for example, the first left stop) is performed. A notification is issued (S70). Here, the player who knows that "when the game is operated with the first middle stop or the first right stop in the game in which the seven matching lips are won, the seven matching is derived" is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, when the notified first stop is ignored and the operation is performed in the same pushing order (for example, the first stop in the middle) and at the same timing to derive the seventh roll, the seventh roll is derived. You. However, when it is determined that the experience value is not given (NO in S66), the process of S80 is not performed, and therefore, even if seven rolls are derived, the mission achievement notification is not performed. As shown in S71, in the example of FIG. 23E, a character effect in which character A is displayed is executed.

  As shown in S70, when a pressing order (first left stop) different from the seven aligned pressing orders is notified, when the left first stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified pressing order, 7 The unmatched roll is not derived, and the 7 unmatched rolls are derived (see the reel control column of the 7-match lip in FIG. 13). Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 23E, the mission achievement notification is not executed, and the character effect is executed.

[Effects of the present embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by the present embodiment will be described.

  (1) As described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the enter switch 202. In the simple user mode among the user modes, as described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D, when the left switch 201 is operated, then the decision switch 202 is operated, and “simple start” is determined. Is started by In the normal user mode among the user modes, as described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D, the left switch 201 is operated, then the determination switch 202 is operated, and the “password” is determined, and the appropriate password is determined. Triggered when a password is entered. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch 202, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and (B), when the demonstration screen is displayed, when the decision switch 202 is operated, the “game” which is not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode is performed. The menu top screen is displayed with "Description" selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined and the “game explanation” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch 202, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, when only the decision switch 202 is operated during the display of the demonstration screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen of FIG. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch 202.

  (4) As described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the controlled user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not ended only by operating the determination switch 202. As described in FIGS. 19B and 19D, the user mode that has been controlled is determined by operating the left switch 201 and then operating the enter switch 202, thereby determining the “user mode”. The process ends when “user mode end” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch 202, the user mode does not end, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from ending irrespective of the player's intention.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the demonstration screen under the user mode control is displayed, the user operates the enter switch 202 to execute the control for terminating the user mode. The menu top screen is displayed in a state in which “game history” not related to is selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined, and the “game history” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch 202, the user mode does not end, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from ending irrespective of the player's intention.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (C), when only the decision switch 202 is operated during the display of the demo screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 19 (B) and the game history screen of FIG. 19 (C) are displayed. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not ended only by operating the determination switch 202.

  (7) Since the normal user mode is a mode controlled by inputting a password after the “password” described in FIG. 18D is determined, the same player plays a game. This is the most likely mode. As shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the normal user mode, even if seven sets are derived a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed each time the seven sets are derived. In other words, during the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the seven sets are first derived under the control of the normal user mode, and the mission achievement notification is performed at the time of deriving the second and subsequent seven matches. Do not execute. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying that the mission achievement notification is executed many times.

  On the other hand, the simple user mode is a mode that is controlled when the “simple start” described with reference to FIG. That is, the simple user mode is a mode in which the number of operations for controlling is smaller than that in the normal user mode, and the player can easily play the game. Therefore, the simple user mode is a mode in which it is highly likely that the player will be determined based on interest. The player A who plays the game in the simple user mode with a high degree of interest may quit the game in a state where the simple user mode is continued without ending the simple user mode (see FIG. 19C). In such a state where the simple user mode is continued, the player B who does not know that the simple user mode is continued may play a game in the simple user mode. Thus, in the simple user mode, there is a possibility that the players have been replaced. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the simple user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed every time seven matching rolls are derived. Therefore, in the simple user mode, even if the players are switched, the mission is achieved for each of the player A before the replacement and the player B after the replacement each time the 7-set result is derived. By executing the notification, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) As shown in S84 of FIG. 21, in the normal user mode, when the mission achievement notification is executed once, the mission achievement notification completion flag is set. The mission achievement notified flag is cleared when the normal user mode ends. While the mission achievement notification completed flag is set, the mission achievement notification is not executed (see S78 and S79 in FIG. 21). Therefore, it is possible to surely execute the control that "even if the seven matching rolls are derived a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the seven matching rolls are derived".

  (9) In the user mode, as shown in FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C), when the seven sets of pressing orders are notified, and when seven sets are derived, mission achievement notification is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 23 (D) and (E), when the seven-ordered pressing order is not notified, the mission achievement notification is not executed even if the seven-pointed outcome is derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the achievement of the mission, that is, the execution of the unnatural effect, even though the seven pressing orders are not notified. Further, in the user mode, the presence / absence of the notification of the seven push orders and the presence / absence of the execution of the mission achievement notification can be linked, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) The main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery using the AT lottery table in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the AT winning notification (S72 in FIG. 21). The sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the AT winning notification (YES in S72 of FIG. 21), and executes the AT winning notification when the seven-matched result is derived (YES in S76).

  Therefore, in the user mode, the number of AT games to be awarded, whether or not the AT winning notification is executed, and whether or not the 7th roll is derived can be linked, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (11) Further, when the AT lottery target combination indicated by the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition is won, the number of AT games that can be awarded is the same regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch in the selected game. is there. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the notification regarding the number of AT games related to the pressing order, and it is possible to enrich the variation of the AT notification effect.

  (12) In the present embodiment, the first judgment processing for judging whether or not to give an experience value and the second judgment processing for judging whether to execute the AT winning notification are used. The processing has been described as S66). Therefore, the slot machine of the present embodiment can reduce the number of processes as compared with a slot machine that separates the first determination process and the second determination process. In addition, in the process of S66, when it is determined that the assignment of the experience value is determined, the AT winning notification is executed, and when it is determined that the assignment of the experience value is not determined, the character effect is executed. Therefore, the mode of notifying that the AT has been won can be made different between when the experience value is given and when the experience value is not given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine partially includes the same configuration as the example of the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration and processing will be omitted, and different configurations and processes will be described.

  An effect display device including a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variable display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one of the variable displays (variable display, update display, or cyclic display) is performed. The fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed in various fluctuation modes such as a scroll display and an on-the-fly switching display. The effect display device is equivalent to a variable display device that performs a variable display of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, although the gaming ball has won a predetermined winning opening, a predetermined start condition (variable display due to a hold memory that is not in a big hit game and started first is completed. Is not established, the information is stored as on-hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Here, the hold storage information is, for example, information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific game state (for example, a big hit state).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control unit that performs control of the effect. The pachinko gaming machine includes a screen operation switch (corresponding to the screen operation switch 205) separately from a hit ball operation handle for firing a hit ball (game ball). The screen operation switch is electrically connected to the sub control unit so that the sub control unit of the pachinko gaming machine can detect the operation of the screen operation switch.

  The menu screen described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD). With the screen operation switch 205, the displayed item can be selected and the selected item can be determined. The sub-control unit of the pachinko gaming machine can be controlled to one of a normal user mode, a simple user mode, and a normal mode. The mission may be of any type, and may be achieved by, for example, causing a predetermined number of game balls to win in a predetermined winning opening. When the mission is completed, a mission achievement notification is executed. Upon completing the mission, an experience value for a predetermined character is given.

Such a pachinko gaming machine further includes the following configuration.
(1) As described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the enter switch. As described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D, the simple user mode among the user modes starts when the left switch is operated, then the decision switch is operated, and “simple start” is determined. Is done. In the normal user mode among the user modes, as described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D, the left switch is operated, then the decision switch is operated, and the “password” is determined, and the appropriate password is set. Triggered when entered. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the demonstration screen is displayed, when the determination switch is operated, the “game explanation” which is not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode is performed. The menu top screen is displayed with "" selected. When the enter switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined and the “game explanation” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 18 (A) to 18 (C), when only the decision switch is operated during the display of the demonstration screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 18 (B) and the game explanation screen of FIG. 18 (C) are displayed. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch.

  (4) As described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the controlled user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not ended only by operating the enter switch. As described with reference to FIGS. 19B and 19D, the user mode that has been controlled is determined by operating the left switch and then operating the enter switch to determine the “user mode”, The process ends when "mode end" is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not end, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from ending irrespective of the intention of the player.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the demonstration screen during the user mode control is displayed, the control for ending the user mode is performed by operating the enter switch. A menu top screen is displayed with an unrelated “game history” selected. When the enter switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined and the “game history” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not end, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from ending irrespective of the intention of the player.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (C), when only the decision switch is operated during the display of the demo screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 19 (B) and the game history screen of FIG. 19 (C) are displayed. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not ended only by operating the determination switch.

  (7) Since the normal user mode is a mode controlled by inputting a password after the “password” described in FIG. 18D is determined, the same player plays a game. This is the most likely mode. As shown in FIG. 22B, in the normal user mode, even if the mission is achieved a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the mission is completed. In other words, in the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the mission is first achieved under the control of the normal user mode, and the mission achievement notification is not executed when the second and subsequent missions are accomplished. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying that the mission achievement notification is executed many times.

  On the other hand, the simple user mode is a mode that is controlled when the “simple start” described with reference to FIG. That is, the simple user mode is a mode in which the number of operations for controlling is smaller than that in the normal user mode, and the player can easily play the game. Therefore, the simple user mode is a mode in which it is highly likely that the player will be determined based on interest. The player A who plays the game in the simple user mode with a high degree of interest may quit the game in a state where the simple user mode is continued without ending the simple user mode (see FIG. 19C). In such a state where the simple user mode is continued, the player B who does not know that the simple user mode is continued may play a game in the simple user mode. Thus, in the simple user mode, there is a possibility that the players have been replaced. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22A, in the simple user mode, a mission achievement notification is executed each time a mission is achieved. Therefore, even in the case where the players are switched in the simple user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed for each of the player A before the replacement and the player B after the replacement each time the mission is completed. By doing so, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) In the normal user mode, when the mission achievement notification is executed once, the mission achievement notification completion flag is set. The mission achievement notified flag is cleared when the normal user mode ends. While the mission achievement completion flag is set, the mission achievement notification is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to surely execute the control that "even if a plurality of missions are achieved, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the mission is achieved".

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is a gaming device to which the technical concept described in the first embodiment is applied. Here, the game device is a device installed in a game arcade. The gaming device may be a device provided corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and the gaming device may be a device provided without corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. .

  A gaming device provided corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like includes, for example, a data display device installed at a predetermined position (for example, above a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine) and a specific position (for example, a pachinko gaming machine). Lending devices (card units) installed beside gaming machines and slot machines).

  The data display device can display various data. For example, various data displayed on the data display device provided corresponding to the slot machine include the number of digested games, the number of times controlled by the AT, the number of tokens paid out, and the like. The lending device is a device for renting a medal used in a slot machine or a game ball used in a pachinko game machine by inserting a prepaid card from a player.

  A gaming device provided without corresponding to a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine is, for example, one island (a place where a plurality of slot machines are gathered or a place where a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are gathered). It is a device provided corresponding to. This gaming device is a lending device that lends medals used in slot machines and game balls used in pachinko gaming machines, for example, by inserting a prepaid card from a player.

  The gaming device is not limited to these devices, but may be another device as long as it is installed in a game store.

  The gaming device includes liquid crystal display means for displaying the menu screens of FIGS. 18 and 19, and a screen operation switch (corresponding to the screen operation switch 205). Thereby, the player can control the user mode from the gaming device. Further, the gaming device includes a notifying unit that executes a mission achievement notification when the mission is achieved. The gaming device allows the gaming device to make the player aware that the mission has been accomplished. For example, in the case of a data display device, a predetermined light-emitting means (lamp) emits light to notify the achievement of the mission.

  The menu screen of the gaming machine provided for the pachinko gaming machine, the slot machine, and the like is the same as that shown in FIGS. Specifically, when the “password” in FIG. 18D is determined and an appropriate password is input, the normal user mode of the pachinko game machine and the slot machine corresponding to the gaming device to which the password has been input is set. Is started. When the “simple start” in FIG. 18D is determined, the simple user mode of the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine corresponding to the gaming device for which the “simple start” has been determined is started. When the “user mode end” in FIG. 19D is determined, the user mode controlled by the pachinko game machine and the slot machine corresponding to the gaming device for which the “user mode end” is determined is ended. You.

  On the other hand, regarding the menu screen of FIG. 18 of the gaming machine provided without corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine, the slot machine, etc., when the “password” and the “simple start” of FIG. Before the screen 18 (D) is displayed, a "designation input screen on which a player can designate a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine for starting the normal user mode or the simple user mode" is displayed. After the slot machine or the pachinko gaming machine for starting the normal user mode or the simple user mode is designated on the designation input screen, when "simple start" is determined, the designated slot machine or the pachinko gaming machine can be easily operated. The user mode is started. Further, after the slot machine or the pachinko gaming machine for starting the normal user mode or the simple user mode is specified on the specification input screen, when the “password” is determined and an appropriate password is input, the normal user mode is set. The mode starts.

  As for the menu screen of FIG. 19 of the gaming machine provided without corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine, the slot machine, etc., when the “user mode” of FIG. 19B is determined, the screen of FIG. Is displayed, a "designation input screen on which a player can designate a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine that terminates the normal user mode or the simple user mode" is displayed. After the slot machine or the pachinko gaming machine for terminating the normal user mode or the simple user mode is designated on the designation input screen, when "user mode end" is determined, the designated slot machine or the pachinko gaming machine is terminated. The controlled user mode is terminated.

The gaming device further has the following effects.
(1) As described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the enter switch. As described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D, the simple user mode among the user modes starts when the left switch is operated, then the decision switch is operated, and “simple start” is determined. Is done. In the normal user mode among the user modes, as described with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18D, the left switch is operated, then the decision switch is operated, and the “password” is determined, and the appropriate password is set. Triggered when entered. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, when the demonstration screen is displayed, when the determination switch is operated, the “game explanation” which is not related to the execution of the control for starting the user mode is performed. The menu top screen is displayed with "" selected. When the enter switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined and the “game explanation” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 18 (A) to 18 (C), when only the decision switch is operated during the display of the demonstration screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 18 (B) and the game explanation screen of FIG. 18 (C) are displayed. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch.

  (4) As described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19C, the controlled user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not ended only by operating the enter switch. As described with reference to FIGS. 19B and 19D, the user mode that has been controlled is determined by operating the left switch and then operating the enter switch to determine the “user mode”, The process ends when "mode end" is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not end, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from ending irrespective of the intention of the player.

  (5) When the demonstration screen during the user mode control is displayed, by operating the enter switch, the “game history” not related to the execution of the control for terminating the user mode is selected, and the menu is displayed. The top screen is displayed. When the enter switch is operated while the menu top screen is displayed, the “user mode” is not determined and the “game history” is determined. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not end, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from ending irrespective of the intention of the player.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (C), when only the decision switch is operated during the display of the demo screen, the menu top screen of FIG. 19 (B) and the game history screen of FIG. 19 (C) are displayed. Is looped. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not ended only by operating the determination switch.

  (7) Since the normal user mode is a mode controlled by inputting a password after the “password” described in FIG. 18D is determined, the same player plays a game. This is the most likely mode. As shown in FIG. 22B, in the normal user mode, even if the mission is achieved a plurality of times, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the mission is completed. In other words, in the normal user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed only when the mission is first achieved under the control of the normal user mode, and the mission achievement notification is not executed when the second and subsequent missions are accomplished. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying that the mission achievement notification is executed many times.

  On the other hand, the simple user mode is a mode that is controlled when the “simple start” described with reference to FIG. That is, the simple user mode is a mode in which the number of operations for controlling is smaller than that in the normal user mode, and the player can easily play the game. Therefore, the simple user mode is a mode in which it is highly likely that the player will be determined based on interest. The player A who plays the game in the simple user mode with a high degree of interest may quit the game in a state where the simple user mode is continued without ending the simple user mode (see FIG. 19C). In such a state where the simple user mode is continued, the player B who does not know that the simple user mode is continued may play a game in the simple user mode. Thus, in the simple user mode, there is a possibility that the players have been replaced. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22A, in the simple user mode, a mission achievement notification is executed each time a mission is achieved. Therefore, even in the case where the players are switched in the simple user mode, the mission achievement notification is executed for each of the player A before the replacement and the player B after the replacement each time the mission is completed. By doing so, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) In the normal user mode, when the mission achievement notification is executed once, the mission achievement notification completion flag is set. The mission achievement notified flag is cleared when the normal user mode ends. While the mission achievement completion flag is set, the mission achievement notification is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to surely execute the control that "even if a plurality of missions are achieved, the mission achievement notification is not executed every time the mission is achieved".

[Modifications]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the above-described embodiment and the technical matters described in the following modified examples may be implemented in combination, and the technical matter described in the above-described present embodiment may be implemented. May be replaced with the technical matter described in the following modified example, and the replaced technical matter may be further combined with the technical matter described in the following modified example. . Hereinafter, a modified example of the slot machine will be mainly described, but the present invention is also applicable to a pachinko game machine and a game machine.

[Screen transition control in normal mode]
(1) In the present embodiment, when only the determination switch 202 is operated in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 18, the menu top screen of FIG. 18B and the game explanation screen of FIG. Executes the screen transition control that loops. However, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, the looped screen transition control may be another control.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for describing a first modification of the screen transition control in the normal mode. The screen to be looped may be a loop as shown in FIG. When FIG. 24 and FIG. 18 are compared, the transition destination screen from the game explanation screen (see FIG. 18C and FIG. 24C) is the menu top screen of FIG. 18B. On the other hand, FIG. 24 differs from FIG. 24 in that it is the demonstration screen of FIG. Even in such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch 202.

  When the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the demonstration screen display period, the screen to which the user returns may be a demo screen or a menu top screen. Further, when the menu top screen is displayed by operating the enter switch 202 during the normal screen display period, it is preferable that the return screen is not the demo screen but the menu top screen. The reason is that, when the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the normal screen display period, in a configuration in which the return screen is a demo screen, the player may feel uncomfortable. It is because.

  (2) It has been described that the screen transition as shown in FIG. 18 is executed as the screen transition control in which the user mode is not determined when only the determination switch 202 is operated. However, other control may be used as long as the screen transition control does not cause the user mode to be determined by operating only the determination switch 202.

    (2-1) FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a second modification of the screen transition control in the normal mode. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute screen transition control as shown in FIG. The main difference between FIG. 18 and FIG. 25 is that, in FIG. 18, the menu top screen of FIG. 18B is displayed with “game explanation” selected, whereas in FIG. The point is that the menu top screen of FIG. 25B is displayed in a state where “user mode” is selected.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 25A is displayed, a menu top screen shown in FIG. 25B is displayed. The transition from FIG. 25 (A) to FIG. 25 (B) may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. The transition from FIG. 25 (A) to FIG. 25 (B) may be made when the operation of the decision switch 202 or another operation is performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 25B, a plurality of selectable items include “game explanation”, “member registration”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. “Game explanation”, “member registration”, and “return” are items that are not related to execution of control for starting the user mode.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 25B, a menu top screen is displayed in a state where “user mode” is selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a user mode screen is displayed as shown in FIG. The screen in FIG. 25C is displayed in a state where “Easy Start” is selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, as shown in FIG. 25D, a selection presentation screen for presenting a selection as to whether or not to start the easy start is displayed. The selection / presentation screen of FIG. 25D is displayed in a state in which an item for which the easy start is not started (the item of NO) is selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG. 25B as indicated by the solid arrow.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 25A to 25D, when only the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, the screen of FIG. 25A → the screen of FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (B). A loop is made between the screens shown in (D). Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  In order to determine the normal user mode (to start the normal user mode), the user operates the left switch 201 to select “Password” on the screen shown in FIG. , "Password" is determined. When the “password” is determined, a password input screen on which a password for starting the normal user mode can be input is displayed. When an appropriate password is input on the password input screen, the normal user mode starts.

  In order to determine the simple user mode (start the simple user mode), "YES" is selected by operating the left switch 201 on the screen of FIG. 25D, and the determination switch 202 is turned on in this state. Manipulate. With this operation, the simple user mode is started. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons are required.

  In the example of FIG. 25, an example has been described in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period. However, the same control is performed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that with the operation of only the determination switch 202, the “user mode” is not determined by looping between the screens of FIGS. 25 (B) to 25 (D). , When the other button is operated, the user mode is determined.

  Even in the screen transition control shown in FIG. 25, similarly to FIG. 18, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) can be prevented from being started only by operating the decision switch 202. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch 202, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  In addition, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, a loop is performed between the screens of FIGS. 25B to 25D, thereby impressing that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the determination switch 202.

  Further, as a further modified example of FIG. 25, if “NO” is determined on the selection / presentation screen of FIG. 25 (D), the display returns to the demonstration screen of FIG. 25 (A) as indicated by a dashed arrow. It may be. That is, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. 25 (C) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (A) → FIG. 25 (B) → FIG. ) → FIG. 25 (D) → FIG. 25 (A)..., The screen shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (D) is looped. Even in such a further modified example, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, the user mode is switched by the operation of the determination switch 202 only by looping between the screens of FIGS. You can impress that it doesn't start.

    (2-2) FIG. 26 is a diagram for describing a third modification of the screen transition control in the normal mode. For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute screen transition control as shown in FIG. In the third modification, in the password issuance process by the management server 1200, it is assumed that a password (“AAAAA” in this modification) input by operating only the decision switch 202 is not issued as an appropriate password.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 26A is displayed, a menu top screen shown in FIG. 26B is displayed. The transition from FIG. 26 (A) to FIG. 26 (B) may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. In addition, a transition from FIG. 26A to FIG. 26B may be made when the operation of the determination switch 202 or another operation is performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 26B, the selectable items include “game explanation”, “member registration”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. “Game explanation”, “member registration”, and “return” are items that are not related to execution of control for starting the user mode.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 26B, a menu top screen is displayed in a state where “user mode” is selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a user mode screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, the screen of FIG. 26C is displayed with “Password” selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a password input screen shown in FIG. 26D is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (D), the password input process by the player is a process of inputting four-digit symbols (such as alphabetic characters) constituting the password one by one. The player selects a single-digit symbol to be input by using the left switch 201 or the right switch 203. When the left switch 201 is operated by the player, the left symbol is selected. When the right switch 203 is operated by the player, the right symbol is selected. The selected symbol is displayed at the bottom. Further, the selected symbol has a color obtained by inverting the color of the symbol that is not selected. By performing such control, the player can intuitively recognize the selected symbol. When the enter switch 202 is operated, the selected symbol is input as one digit of the four-digit password. When the input of the four-digit symbol is completed, "determine" is automatically selected (see FIG. 26H). When the decision switch 202 is operated in a state where the “decision” is selected, the slot machine 1 accepts the inputted four-digit symbol as a password and determines whether or not the inputted password is a proper password. Judge. If it is determined that the input password is a proper password, the slot machine 1 controls the normal user mode. On the other hand, when it is determined that the input password is not an appropriate password, the slot machine 1 determines that the input password is not an appropriate password (as shown in FIG. Wrong password ").

  In the example of FIG. 26D, the symbol “A” is selected. When the left switch 201 is operated by the player while the symbol "A" is selected, the symbol "@" on the left side is selected. When the player operates the right switch 203 while the symbol “A” is selected, the symbol “B” on the right side is selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in a state where the symbol “A” is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG.

  When "password" is determined in the state of FIG. 26C, a password input screen is displayed with the symbol "A" selected as shown in FIG. 26D. When the decision switch 202 is operated while the symbol “A” in FIG. 26 (D) is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. The screen is switched to the password input screen in a state where is selected.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated while the symbol “A” in FIG. 26 (E) is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. The screen is switched to the password input screen in a state where is selected.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated in a state where the symbol “A” in FIG. 26 (F) is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. The screen is switched to the password input screen in a state where is selected.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated while the symbol “A” in FIG. 26 (G) is selected, the symbol “A” is input as shown in FIG. The screen switches to the password input screen in the selected state.

  When the determination switch 202 is operated in a state where “determination” in FIG. 26 (H) is selected, the characters “The password is different” are displayed as shown in FIG. 26 (I). By displaying such characters, the player can be made to recognize that the input symbol string “AAAAA” is not an appropriate password.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated while the screen of FIG. 26I is displayed, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG. 26B.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) to 26 (I), when only the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, FIG. 26 (A) → FIG. 26 (B) → FIG. (C) → FIG. 26 (D) → FIG. 26 (E) → FIG. 26 (F) → FIG. 26 (G) → FIG. 26 (H) → FIG. 26 (I) → FIG. 26 (B) →. Thus, the loop between the screens shown in FIGS. 26B to 26I is performed. Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  In order to determine the normal user mode (to start the normal user mode), an appropriate password is input by operating the left switch 201 or the right switch 203 on the password input screen of FIG. In order to determine the simple user mode (start the simple user mode), the user operates the left switch 201 on the screen of FIG. 26C to select “simple start”, and in this state, the determination switch 202 Operate. With this operation, the simple user mode is started. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons are required.

  In the example of FIG. 26, the example in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period has been described. However, the same control is performed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that with the operation of only the determination switch 202, the “user mode” is not determined by looping between the screens of FIGS. 26B to 26I, and not only the operation of the determination switch 202 , When the other button is operated, the user mode is determined.

  Even in the screen transition control shown in FIG. 26, similarly to FIG. 18, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) can be prevented from being started only by operating the enter switch 202. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the decision switch 202, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting as much as possible regardless of the player's intention.

  In addition, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, a loop is performed between the screens of FIGS. 26B to 26I, thereby impressing that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the determination switch 202.

  Further, as a further modified example of FIG. 26, when the decision switch 202 is operated on the screen of FIG. 26 (I), the display returns to the demonstration screen of FIG. 26 (A) as indicated by a dashed arrow. It may be. That is, in the operation of only the decision switch 202, FIG. 26 (A) → FIG. 26 (B) → FIG. 26 (C) → FIG. 26 (D) → FIG. 26 (E) → FIG. 26 (F) → FIG. ) → FIG. 26 (H) → FIG. 26 (I) → FIG. 26 (A) →..., The screens shown in FIG. 26 (A) to (I) are looped. Even in such a further modified example, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, a loop is performed between the screens of FIGS. 26A to 26 (I). You can impress that it doesn't start.

  Further, as a second modification of FIG. 26, control may be performed such that a password is not input only by operating the determination switch 202. For example, although the screen of FIG. 26D has been described as being displayed with the symbol “A” selected, it may be displayed with “Return” selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in a state where “return” is selected, the screen returns to the previous screen (that is, the screen of FIG. 26C). According to such a configuration, only the operation of the determination switch 202 loops the screen of FIG. 26C and the screen of FIG. 26D. By performing such a loop, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch 202, and to use a useless password (a password that does not start the normal user mode; in the example of FIG. 28, Input of the password “AAAAA”) can be prevented.

[Screen transition control in user mode]
(1) In the present embodiment, when only the enter switch 202 is operated in the user mode as shown in FIG. 19, the menu top screen of FIG. 19B and the game history screen of FIG. Executes the screen transition control that loops. However, when only the decision switch 202 is operated, the looped screen transition control may be another control.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for describing a first modification of the screen transition control in the user mode. The screen to be looped may be a loop as shown in FIG. When FIG. 27 and FIG. 19 are compared, FIG. 19 shows the menu top screen of FIG. 19B as the transition destination screen from the game history screen (see FIG. 19C and FIG. 27C). On the other hand, FIG. 27 is different from that in FIG. 27 in that it is the demonstration screen of FIG. Even in such a loop, it can be impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch 202.

  When the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the demonstration screen display period, the screen to which the user returns may be a demo screen or a menu top screen. Further, when the menu top screen is displayed by operating the enter switch 202 during the normal screen display period, it is preferable that the return screen is not the demo screen but the menu top screen. The reason is that, when the menu top screen is displayed by operating the determination switch 202 during the normal screen display period, in a configuration in which the return screen is a demo screen, the player may feel uncomfortable. It is because.

  (2) It has been described that the screen transition as shown in FIG. 19 is executed as the screen transition control in which the user mode is not determined when only the determination switch 202 is operated. However, other control may be used as long as the screen transition control does not cause the user mode to be determined by operating only the determination switch 202.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for describing a second modification of the screen transition control in the user mode. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute a screen transition control as shown in FIG. The main difference between FIG. 19 and FIG. 28 is that in FIG. 19, the menu top screen of FIG. 19B is displayed with “game history” selected, whereas in FIG. The point is that the menu top screen of FIG. 28B is displayed with the “user mode” selected.

  When the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 28A is displayed, a menu top screen shown in FIG. 28B is displayed. The transition from FIG. 28 (A) to FIG. 28 (B) may be made by operating only the decision switch 202. Also, a transition from FIG. 28 (A) to FIG. 28 (B) may be made when the operation of the decision switch 202 and other operations are performed.

  In the menu screen of FIG. 28B, a plurality of selectable items include “game history”, “user mode”, and “return”. “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for ending the user mode. “Game history” and “return” are items that are not related to execution of control for ending the user mode.

  When the enter switch 202 is operated on the demonstration screen, as shown in FIG. 28B, a menu top screen is displayed with “user mode” selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a user mode screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, the screen of FIG. 28C is displayed in a state where “end user mode” is selected. When the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a selection presentation screen for presenting a selection as to whether to end the user mode in FIG. 28D is displayed. The selection presentation screen of FIG. 28D is displayed in a state where an item (item of NO) for not starting the easy start is selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG. 28B as indicated by the solid arrow.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 28 (A) to (D), when only the decision switch 202 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, FIG. 28 (A) → FIG. 28 (B) → FIG. (C) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (B) → FIG. 28 (C) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (B). It will loop between the screens shown. Therefore, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the end of the controlled user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

  To determine the end of the user mode, the user operates the left switch 201 to select “YES” on the screen in FIG. 28D and operates the enter switch 202 to end the user mode. Thus, in order to end the user mode, not only the operation of the enter switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons are required.

  In the example of FIG. 28, an example has been described in which the menu top screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display period. However, the same control is performed even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period. The same control means that in the operation of only the determination switch 202, the “user mode” is not terminated by looping between the screens of FIGS. This is control for terminating the user mode when another button is operated.

  Even in the screen transition control shown in FIG. 28, similarly to FIG. 19, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) can be prevented from being terminated only by operating the enter switch 202. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch 202, the controlled user mode is not terminated, and the termination of the user mode regardless of the player's intention can be prevented as much as possible. .

  Further, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, a loop is performed between the screens of FIGS. 28B to 28D, so that it is possible to impress that the operation of the determination switch 202 alone does not start the user mode.

  As a further modified example of FIG. 28, when “NO” is determined on the selection / presentation screen of FIG. 28D, the display returns to the demonstration screen of FIG. 28A as indicated by a broken-line arrow. It may be. That is, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, FIG. 28 (A) → FIG. 28 (B) → FIG. 28 (C) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (A) → FIG. 28 (B) → FIG. ) → FIG. 28 (D) → FIG. 28 (A)..., The screen shown in FIGS. 28 (A) to (D) is looped. Even in such a further modified example, in the operation of only the determination switch 202, the user mode is changed only by the operation of the determination switch 202 by looping between the screens of FIGS. You can impress that it doesn't start.

[Return screen]
In the present embodiment and the modified examples, in the screen transition control in the normal mode or the user mode, the screen to which the last screen is returned is the demonstration screen or the menu top screen. However, the return screen is not limited to these screens, and may be as follows. For example, a case will be described in which a configuration is adopted in which N (N is an integer of 2 or more) screens G1 to GN are transitioned by operating only the determination switch 202. Of the N screens G1 to GN, the screen G1 is called “first screen”, and the screen GN is called “last screen”. In the example of FIG. 18, for example, the first screen G1 corresponds to the demo screen, the screen G2 corresponds to the menu top screen, and the last screen GN (= G3) corresponds to the game description screen.

  In the case where the configuration in which the N screens G1 to GN are transited is adopted, when the determination switch 202 is operated while the last screen GN is displayed, any one of the screens G1 to GN-1 May be returned. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by the operation of the determination switch 202 by looping between predetermined screens by the operation of the determination switch 202 alone.

  Further, when the first switch G2 is operated while the first screen G1 is displayed, the second screen G2 may be displayed in a state where “return” is selected. Here, if the decision switch 202 is operated in a state where “return” is selected, the screen returns to the previous screen. For example, in the examples of FIGS. 18, 19, and 24 to 28, the menu top screen (FIG. 18B, FIG. 19B, FIG. 24B to FIG. (B)) is displayed. That is, when only the determination switch 202 is operated while the first screen G1 is displayed, a loop occurs between the first screen G1 and the second screen G2. Therefore, without displaying the third and subsequent screens, it is possible to impress that the user mode is not started only by operating the enter switch 202 only by displaying the first screen G1 and the second screen G2. Therefore, the player can be immediately impressed that the user mode is not started only by operating the determination switch 202.

[Operation]
The operation of the decision switch 202 is a first operation, and the operation of at least one of the operation of the right switch 203 and the operation of the left switch 201 is a second operation. In the present embodiment and the present modification, the control for starting the user mode and the control for ending the controlled user (hereinafter, referred to as “start / end control”) are performed by the first operation and the second operation. It has been described that the process is executed when the operation is performed and is not executed only by the first operation.

  However, the first operation and the second operation may be other operations. For example, a case in which a configuration in which the screen operation switch 205 is not provided will be described. When such a configuration is adopted, the functions of the left switch 201, the decision switch 202, and the right switch 203 may be provided to the left stop switch 8L, the effect switch 56, and the right stop switch 8R, respectively. . When such a configuration is adopted, the first operation is an operation of the effect switch 56, and the second operation is an operation of the left stop switch 8L and an operation of the right stop switch 8R.

  In addition, in both the normal mode and the user mode, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item is the determination switch 202. However, in the normal mode and the user mode, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item may be different. For example, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item in the normal mode is the determination switch 202, while the operation unit operated to determine the selected item in the user mode is set. May be a stop switch 8C.

  Also, in both the normal mode and the user mode, the operation units operated to select items are the left switch 201 and the right switch 203. However, in the normal mode and the user mode, the operation unit operated to select an item may be different. For example, the operation unit operated to determine the selected item in the normal mode is the left switch 201 and the right switch 203, while the operation unit is operated to determine the selected item in the user mode. The operation unit performed may be the stop switch 8L or the stop switch 8R.

  Further, the start / end control may be executed by performing a second operation after the first operation. The start / end control may be executed by performing the first operation after the second operation. The start / end control may be performed by performing the second operation while performing the first operation. The start / end control may be executed by performing the first operation while performing the second operation. The start / end control may be executed by performing the first operation and the second operation at the same time.

[About mode]
(1) Hereinafter, a mode that is started when the first operation is performed and the second operation is performed and that is not started even when only the first operation is performed is referred to as a specific mode. The specific mode is a mode that is terminated when the first operation is performed and the second operation is performed, and is also a mode that is not terminated even when only the first operation is performed. The specific mode may be a mode that is not related to the progress of the game. Further, the specific mode may be a mode that is not related to the advantage for the player. In the present embodiment, the specific mode has been described as the user mode. However, the specific mode may be another mode.

  The specific mode may be a specific effect execution mode. The specific effect execution mode refers to a mode in which a specific effect is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a mission is achieved. According to such a configuration, in a state in which the specific effect execution mode is not controlled (for example, in a state in which the specific effect non-execution mode described later is controlled), the specific effect execution mode is set regardless of the player's intention. Starting can be prevented as much as possible. In addition, regardless of the player's intention, the end of the controlled specific effect execution mode can be prevented as much as possible.

  The specific mode may be a specific effect non-execution mode. The specific effect non-execution mode refers to a mode in which the specific effect is not executed even when a predetermined condition is satisfied. According to such a configuration, in a state in which the specific effect non-execution mode is not controlled (for example, in a state in which the specific effect non-execution mode is controlled), the specific effect non-execution mode starts regardless of the player's intention. Can be prevented as much as possible. In addition, regardless of the player's intention, it is possible to prevent the end of the controlled specific effect non-execution mode as much as possible.

  The specific mode may be a game history storage mode. The game history storage mode is a mode in which the game history of a player is stored according to the progress of the game. According to such a configuration, in a state in which the game history is not controlled in the game history storage mode (for example, in a state in which the game history is not controlled in the game history non-storage mode described later), the game history storage mode is set regardless of the player's intention. Starting can be prevented as much as possible. In addition, regardless of the player's intention, the end of the controlled game history storage mode can be prevented as much as possible.

  The specific mode may be a game history non-storage mode. The game history non-storage mode is a mode in which the game history is not stored even if the game progresses. According to such a configuration, the game history non-storage mode starts regardless of the player's intention in a state where the game history non-storage mode is not controlled (for example, a state where the game history storage mode is controlled). Can be prevented as much as possible. In addition, regardless of the player's intention, the end of the controlled game history non-memory mode can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, the specific mode may be a mode in which the effect mode changes as compared to before the control in the specific mode. Here, the effect mode is, for example, the volume of the effect, the brightness of the effect screen, and the like. That is, the specific mode is, for example, a mode in which the volume of the effect is increased before being controlled to the specific mode. According to such a configuration, the volume of the effect is increased, the volume of the effect is reduced, the brightness of the effect is increased, and the brightness of the effect is reduced only by operating the determination switch 202. Can be prevented. Therefore, regardless of the player's intention, it is possible to prevent a change in the effect mode.

  (2) The “mode in which the mission achievement notification is executed every time seven matching rolls are derived” is referred to as a first mode. The first is a mode in which the mission achievement notification is executed when the seven hits are derived, and the mission achievement notification is not executed even after the seven hits are derived after the mission achievement notification is executed. Mode. In the present embodiment, the description has been given assuming that the second mode is the normal user mode, and the first mode is the simple user mode in which the operation amount for controlling is smaller than that of the normal user mode. However, in the first mode, the combination of the first mode and the second mode may be another combination as long as the operation amount for controlling is smaller than that of the second mode.

  Further, the first mode may be a mode controlled without any operation from the player, that is, a normal mode. When the first mode is the normal mode, the second mode may be any of the simple user mode and the normal user mode in which the amount of operation is larger than that in the first mode (normal mode).

  (3) In the present embodiment, the user mode has been described as a mode controlled based on an operation of the player (operation of the screen operation switch 205). However, the user mode may be controlled based on the player's intention display. Here, the player's intention display may include not only the operation of the player, but also the utterance of the player, the operation of the player, and the like. The slot machine 1 further includes an intention display information acquisition unit that acquires information related to the intention display of the player.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of “information related to player's intention display” and “intention display information acquisition means” will be described. The information related to the player's intention display may be sound from the player. In this case, the intention display information acquisition unit becomes a voice recognition unit. The sub-control unit 91 controls the mode in accordance with the result of speech recognition by the speech recognition means. For example, when the player utters “simple user mode”, the voice recognition means controls the mode to simple user mode by recognizing the uttered voice. Further, when the player utters “normal user mode”, the voice recognition means controls the normal user mode by recognizing the uttered voice.

  The information relating to the player's intention display may be an action by the player. In this case, the intention display information acquisition unit may be a motion detection unit (sensor). The sub-control unit 91 controls the mode according to the operation detection result by the operation detection unit. The operation for controlling the simple user mode and the operation for controlling the normal user mode are predetermined. The operation to control the simple user mode is, for example, to hold the player's hand over the operation detecting means. In addition, the operation to control the normal user mode is, for example, to hold the mobile terminal held by the player over the operation detection unit.

  In such a configuration, when the player holds the player's hand over the motion detection means, the sub-control unit 91 controls the operation mode to the simple user mode. Also, when the player holds the player's form terminal over the motion detection means, the sub-control unit 91 controls the normal user mode.

[Production-related processing]
(1) In the effect-related processing of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a first determination processing for determining whether or not to give an experience value and a second determination for determining whether or not to execute an AT winning notification. The description has been made assuming that the determination process is also used (both processes are S66). However, the first determination process and the second determination process may be separate processes. In the case of such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect based on the processing result of the first determination processing and the processing result of the second determination processing.

  For example, when it is determined in the first determination process that an experience value is to be provided, and in the second determination process, it is determined that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the mission achievement notification and the AT winning notification. If it is determined in the first determination process that the experience value is not to be given, and if it is determined in the second determination process that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT winning notification without executing the mission achievement notification. I do. If it is determined in the first determination process that an experience value is to be provided, and if it is determined in the second determination process that the AT winning notification is not to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the mission achievement notification and does not execute the AT winning notification. If it is determined in the first determination process that the experience value is not to be given, and if it is determined in the second determination process that the AT winning notification is not to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute any of the mission achievement notification and the AT winning notification. .

  (2) The erasure condition for erasing the “mission accomplished notification flag” described in S84 of FIG. 21 has been described as a condition that is satisfied when the normal user mode ends. However, the erasing condition may be another condition. The sub-control unit 91 may include a time-measuring means (for example, RTC) capable of measuring time, and the erasing condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the time-measuring means measures a predetermined time. For example, the predetermined time may be the closing time of the game store. In this case, the set mission achievement notified flag is cleared when the store close time is reached. That is, the mission achievement notification is executed once a day for one player.

  Further, the erasing condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of times the normal user mode is controlled reaches a predetermined number. Here, regarding the number of times that the normal user mode is controlled, the time when the normal user mode is started and the time when the normal user mode ends is counted as “one time”.

  In addition, the erasure condition may not exist. That is, when the mission achievement notification is executed once for one player, the mission achievement notification may not be executed permanently for the player. In the case of such a configuration, the two-dimensional code issued at the end of the user mode may include information that can specify that the mission achievement notified flag is set. That is, the management server 1200 can manage whether or not the mission achievement notified flag is set. Even if a player plays a slot machine of the same model as the slot machine that is different from and the same as the slot machine played in the user mode, the mission completion flag can be set in the RAM 91c of the slot machine. Therefore, even if the player changes the slot machine, it is possible to prevent the mission achievement notification from being repeatedly executed for the player.

  (3) Hereinafter, a privilege that affects the gaming state of the player is referred to as a first privilege, and a privilege that is different from the provision of the game value (medal) and does not affect the gaming state is referred to as a second privilege. In the present embodiment, the first privilege is the number of AT games, and the second privilege is an experience value. The first privilege and the second privilege may be other benefits. For example, the first privilege may be a predetermined number (for example, 50) of AT games, which is the number of AT games, or a transition to a bonus state. Further, the first privilege is not limited to this, and may be a value that is useful to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not a so-called AT latency that has already acquired the number of AT games but is determined to be controlled by the AT while being in a non-AT state, or a notification. When it is performed, information that is executed so as to be actually in the AT latency with a predetermined reliability (that is, latency suggestion information that suggests the AT latency) may be reported. Further, the first privilege may be an AT point, and the AT lottery (or the provision of the number of AT games) may be executed when the AT point reaches a predetermined number.

  The second privilege is execution of a privilege effect (appearance of a special character, etc.), execution of a setting value suggestion effect for suggesting a set value, and a game store where a gaming machine is installed by collecting a certain number. May be given, and a two-dimensional code that can download privilege images and privilege information on a predetermined Web site may be displayed.

  In the user mode, the concept of the experience value and the character level may not be used. In the case of such a configuration, in the user mode, even if the mission is achieved (even if seven completed rolls are derived), no experience value is given, and the database described with reference to FIGS. The column of "experience value" and "level" is deleted, and the game history and the number of completed missions are stored.

  (4) In the effect-related processing of FIG. 21, the mission achievement notification condition under which the mission achievement notification can be executed has been described as a condition that is satisfied by deriving seven matching rolls. However, the mission achievement notification condition may be another condition. For example, the condition may be satisfied when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 1000 medals) are paid out. Further, the mission achievement notification condition may be a condition that is satisfied by being controlled to a predetermined state (for example, AT) a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that both the first determination process and the second determination process are executed by the sub-control unit 91. However, the second determination process may be executed by the main control unit 41. In the case of such a configuration, the processing is executed in the following flow. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery. When the AT is won by the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 determines (determines) whether or not to execute the AT winning notification as a second determination process. When the main control unit 41 determines that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the main control unit 41 sends an AT winning notification execution command capable of specifying execution of the AT winning notification to the sub control unit 91. Send. When receiving the AT winning notification execution command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT winning notification at a predetermined timing. When the main control unit 41 determines that the AT winning notification is not to be executed, the main control unit 41 does not transmit any command. In this case, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the AT winning notification. According to such a configuration, since the second determination process is executed by the main control unit 41, the processing load on the sub-control unit 91 is reduced as compared with the configuration in which the second control process is executed by the sub-control unit 91. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has been described as executing the determination process (the process of S66) for determining whether or not to notify the seven pressing orders. However, this determination process may be performed by the main control unit 41. In the case of such a configuration, the processing is executed in the following flow. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery. When the AT is won by the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to notify the seven-order pressing order. When it is determined by the main control unit 41 to notify the 7-order pressing order, the main control unit 41 sends a 7-unit pressing order notification command that can specify that the 7-unit pressing order is notified to the sub-control unit 91. To send. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the seven-order pressing order notification command, it notifies the seven-part pressing order (S72). When the main control unit 41 determines that the seven-order pressing order is not notified, the main control unit 41 transmits a seven-order pressing order non-notification command to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91, when receiving the non-reporting command of the seven-ordered pressing order, notifies the procedure different from the seven-ordered pressing order without notifying the seven-ordered pressing order (S70). According to such a configuration, since the main control unit 41 executes the determining process of determining whether or not to notify the 7-order pressing order, the determining process of determining whether or not to notify the 7-order pressing order is performed. The processing load on the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced as compared with the configuration executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  (6) The sub-control unit 91 may execute the AT lottery. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes the second determination process. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT lottery. When an AT is won by the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 determines (determines) whether or not to execute an AT winning notification as a second determination process. When it is determined that the AT winning notification is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT winning notification at a predetermined timing. According to such a configuration, the processes from the AT lottery to the notification of the AT winning can be executed by the sub-control unit 91, and the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced. Also, the command transmission processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

  (7) In the present embodiment, it has been described that, when seven sets of rips are won, the AT is won at a rate of 100%. However, a configuration may be adopted in which, when the seven matching lips are won, the AT is won at a predetermined ratio (for example, 80%). When this configuration is adopted, FIG. 21 may be the following flowchart. The processing of S64 in FIG. 21 is omitted, and the processing of S66 is replaced with “AT win?”. When YES is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S72, and when NO is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S70. Other processes are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when this configuration is adopted, the "case where the experience value is determined to be given" and the "case where it is determined not to give the experience value" shown in FIG. "And" if the AT was not won ".

  According to such a configuration, when the AT is won, the seven-matched pushing order is notified (S72), and the AT-match is announced by deriving the seven-matched outcome, so that the AT winning is determined. The player can be directly recognized. On the other hand, when no AT was won, a pressing order different from the seven-matched pressing order is reported, and when the player operates in the notified pressing order, the seven-matched roll is not derived. Can be directly recognized by the player.

  As a further modified example, a configuration may be adopted in which the third determination process for determining whether or not the AT has been won and the fourth determination process for determining whether or not the experience value has been provided are used. When such a configuration is adopted, it is determined that an experience value is given when an AT is won, and that no experience value is given when an AT is not won. According to such a configuration, when the AT is won, both the number of AT games and the experience value are given, and when the AT is not won, neither the number of AT games nor the experience value is given. Therefore, the degree of advantage can be sharpened when the AT is won and when the AT is not won.

  Further, a third determination process for determining whether or not the AT has been won may be separated from a fourth determination process for determining whether or not the experience value has been given. According to such a configuration, a situation where both the number of AT games and an experience value are given, a situation where the number of AT games is given but no experience value is given, and a situation where the number of AT games is not given but experience value is given. Any of the situations where none of the situation, the number of AT games, and the experience value is given can be generated, and the difference in the degree of advantage can be varied.

  (8) In the present embodiment, whether to execute the mission achievement notification and whether to execute the AT winning notification is determined by whether or not an experience value is given by the experience value determination process (S64 in FIG. 21, S66) It has been described that it is determined. However, at least one of whether or not to execute the mission achievement notification and whether to execute the AT winning notification may be determined based on another opportunity. For other occasions, for example, it may be determined whether or not to be established by random number lottery or the like.

  (9) In addition, S64 in FIG. 21 may be referred to as “AT winning notification mode determination processing”, and the processing of S66 may be replaced with “AT winning notification mode?” The AT winning notification mode determining process is a process of determining, by random number drawing, a mode for notifying that an AT has been won. For example, the probability of determining the AT winning notification is 50%, and the probability of determining the character effect is 50%.

  In this case, if YES is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S72, and an experience value is provided. If NO is determined in S66, the process proceeds to S70, and no experience value is given. Note that, as a modification, when it is determined to be NO in S66, the process may proceed to S70 and an experience value may be given. Other processes are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

  According to such a configuration, by executing the “AT win notification mode determining process” of S64, it is possible to directly determine the mode in which the AT win is to be notified, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be.

[Notification]
(1) It has been described that the mission achievement notification of the present embodiment is to display the characters "7 successful matches! Experience value GET!" That is, it has been described that the mission achievement notification is a notification for directly recognizing the player that seven matching rolls have been derived. However, the mission achievement notification may be a notification that does not cause the player to directly recognize that seven rolls have been derived. For example, the mission achievement notification may be an effect in which the characters “experience value GET!” Are displayed and the characters “7 are successfully completed!” Are not displayed.

  (2) It has been described that the AT winning notification of the present embodiment is to display the characters "congratulations on winning AT". However, the AT winning notification may be any information as long as it is an effect for notifying information that can determine that the AT winning has been determined. For example, it may be an effect of displaying a character corresponding to the AT winning.

[About 7 matches]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the seven rolls are the rolls that are derived when the player has been operated in a seven-row press order and has been operated at the seven roll derivation timing. However, the seven rolls may be derived when the seven switches are operated in the pressing order regardless of the timing at which the stop switch is operated. According to such a configuration, regardless of the skill level of the player, since seven rolls are derived, fairness can be ensured.

[Operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, the operation procedure of the stop switch has been described as including the concept of both the pressing order of the stop switch and the operation timing of the stop switch. However, the operation procedure of the stop switch may include any one of the order of pressing the stop switch and the operation timing of the stop switch.

[About reels]
In the present embodiment, the number of reels has been described as three. However, the number of reels may be one or two, or four or more. When the number of reels is one, the concept of the operation procedure for deriving the display result for executing the mission achievement notification includes only the operation timing and does not include the pressing order.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the set value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value, and the set value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. A transition may be made to a setting change state in which a change operation is possible. Further, the setting change state may be shifted to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the setting when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the mode is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition for terminating the setting change state (setting key switch OFF operation after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it. Thus, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on while the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24, so that the setting value can be confirmed by the setting value check state. Transition. Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting check when the front door is not opened. Also, once the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the termination condition (setting key switch OFF operation) to end the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Is also good. Thus, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent a trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Other Modifications]
As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid out to the player when the prize is generated. A sealed slot machine that adds the game points (scores) without any need may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine.

  In the case of a pachinko gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize may be employed. An enclosed pachinko game machine that adds a game point (score) without paying it to the player may be employed. In the enclosed pachinko gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of the game medium in the pachinko gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing gaming points is provided. The game point is added to the storage unit according to, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. Basic functions such as these may be shared, and only a game board which is a characteristic configuration of a game may be distributed. In this case, a game board having a characteristic configuration of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result,
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Operation accepting means capable of accepting a plurality of types of operations including a first operation and a second operation;
Mode control means;
Display means for displaying an image;
A pre-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a specific display result which is not derived when operated in a different operation procedure from the specific operation procedure when the result of the determination by the pre-determination means is a specific determination result and operated in a specific operation procedure When,
In a game in which the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the identification determination result, specific information notification means capable of notifying specific information capable of specifying the specific operation procedure,
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
The display means,
Demonstration images can be displayed,
By receiving the first operation while displaying the demonstration image, a menu image including a plurality of options can be displayed,
The mode control means includes:
When the menu image is displayed, the first operation and the second operation are received at least once each, thereby performing first start control for starting a specific mode,
When the menu image is being displayed, the first operation is received without receiving the second operation, so that the display of the menu image is terminated without performing the first start control, and the demonstration is performed. Perform the second control to display the image,
When the menu image is displayed in the specific mode, the first operation and the second operation are received at least once each, thereby performing first end control for ending the specific mode,
When the menu image is displayed in the specific mode, the first operation is received without receiving the second operation, and the display of the menu image is performed without performing the first end control. Is completed and the second control for displaying the demonstration image is performed.
The specific effect execution means,
In the game in which the determination result of the preliminary determination means in the specific mode is the specific determination result and the specific information is notified, when the specific display result is derived by being operated in the specific operation procedure, Perform a specific production,
In the game in which the determination result of the preliminary determination means in the specific mode is the specific determination result and the specific information is not notified, when the specific display result is derived by being operated in the specific operation procedure, A slot machine that does not execute the specific effect.

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