JP2020065692A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of allowing a player to play games without feeling something is unfit.SOLUTION: In a normal RT, a game state is controlled into a first RT when a promotion replay is won. On the other hand, in a second RT, even if the promotion replay is won, the game state is not controlled into the first RT but the game state is kept. In such a way, between the normal RT and the first RT, whether the game state is to be shifted or not is different when the promotion replay is won. Therefore, games can have diversity and amusement of games can be improved. Further, in a post-bonus RT to which a control is made after a finish of a bonus till controlled into the second RT, a background image common to the second RT is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to allow a player to play games without feeling something is unfit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. However, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions.

  A slot machine generally has a variable display section having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and by operating a start switch with a prescribed bet number set, The reel starts to rotate, and when the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is a combination of the display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a winning combination.

  The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and re-playing combinations. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each kind of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the pay line, the state can be shifted to a special state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB). When the display result corresponding to the re-play combination is derived on the pay line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

  When such a slot machine is controlled by RT1 having a prescribed number of games, when the player wins any of replays (2) to (4), the state is controlled from RT1 to RT2. There was (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2009-178251, A

  In the above-described slot machine, there is room for improvement in allowing the player to play the game without feeling uncomfortable.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that allows a player to play a game without feeling uncomfortable.

(1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
State control means for controlling to any of a plurality of types of states (for example, processing for controlling the game state by the main control unit 41, transition of the game state shown in FIG. 5),
Display means for displaying an image (for example, processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91),
The state control means,
When a specific display result (for example, a chance combination symbol combination) is derived in the normal state (for example, normal RT), the state is controlled from the normal state to the first state (for example, the first RT),
When the number of exhausted games in the first state reaches a predetermined number (eg, 10G), the state is controlled from the first state to the normal state,
When a special state (for example, bonus) that is advantageous to the player ends, the state is controlled from the special state to a post-end state (for example, RT after bonus),
When a predetermined display result (for example, a combination of promotion lip symbols) is derived in the post-completion state, the state is controlled from the post-completion state to the second state (for example, the second RT),
The second state is a more advantageous state for the player than the first state (for example, the second RT has a higher replay winning probability than the first RT),
When the specific display result is derived in the second state, the state control unit maintains the state in the second state without controlling the state from the second state to the first state (for example, The game state is maintained when you win the chance lip in the 2nd RT),
The display means displays a background image common to the post-completion state and the second state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the background of the post-bonus RT at the time of 3BET is the same RT background as the second RT. ).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are read as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of entering a bonus. It is a diagram for explaining an effect when a bonus effect is selected. It is a figure for explaining an effect at the time of a result alert during freeze. It is a figure for explaining an effect at the time of a result alert during freeze. It is a figure for explaining the production at the time of selection of RT production. 6 is a timing chart of processing by a main control unit and a sub control unit. It is a diagram for explaining the effect when a bell is won in the final game in the bonus. It is a diagram for explaining the effect in the case of a normal rip winning in the final game in the bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating highlighting. It is a figure for explaining a production at the time of a result alert during freezing concerning a modification. It is a figure for explaining a production at the time of a result alert during freezing concerning a modification.

  A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown below.

[Structure of slot machine 1]
1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol array of reels.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b that is rotatably supported by a side end of a housing 1a having a front opening. Inside the slot machine 1, there are horizontally arranged reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of kinds of distinguishable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. Three symbols, which are arranged in parallel and are arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, are continuously arranged in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the perspective window 3 provided in the approximate center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is arranged so that it can be displayed and seen from the player side.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by a reel motor provided correspondingly. As the reel 2 is rotated by the reel motor, the symbols arranged on the reel 2 are displayed on the transparent window 3 while continuously changing (variable display). Further, the rotation of the reel motor is stopped and the rotation of the reel 2 is stopped, so that three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as display results. When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a plurality of display results are derived and a display result combination, which is a combination of the plurality of display results, is derived and displayed in the perspective window 3. Hereinafter, the display result combination and the display result derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 are also referred to as a stop result. Further, among the display results derived and displayed through the transparent window 3, the symbol arrangement seen at the top is also called the upper stage, the symbol arrangement seen at the center is called the middle stage, and the symbol arrangement seen at the bottom is called the lower stage.

  It should be noted that although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section for variably displaying the symbols is constituted by the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but the variable display section may be other than the reel, and, for example, a plurality of them may be provided on the outer peripheral surface. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the symbols can be variably displayed by moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a player's own gaming value). ) Is used to set the maximum bet number out of the prescribed number (2 or 3 in the present embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. , A settlement switch 10 operated to settle the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet number (return the medals used to set the credit and bet number), and start the game The start switch 7 operated at the time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively Effect switch 56 operated by the player are provided operable by the player. The player can set the bet number by 1 BET by inserting one medal from the medal inserting section 4. The slot machine 1 is provided with a 1 BET switch for setting a bet amount of 1 BET using stored credits, or a 2 BET switch for setting a bet amount of 2 BETs using stored credits. It may be one.

  On the front surface of the slot machine 1, a side lamp 27 including a plurality of LEDs is provided beside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A reel that is provided in the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and that irradiates light to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side or side of the reel. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "reel backlight 28") are provided. Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided.

  Further, the front door 1b is provided with a bonus medium lamp 60 above the liquid crystal display 51 to indicate that the bonus is being controlled. The during-bonus lamp 60 is controlled to be turned on and off by the sub control unit 91.

  The display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is divided into a first area 51c and a second area 51d. The brightness of the first area 51c is darker than that of the second area 51d. The effect image is displayed over the first area 51c and the second area 51d. In the first area 51c, the remaining game number display 61 (the display of "LAST ○○○ G" in the drawing, ○○○ is the remaining game number of the bonus) indicating the remaining number of bonus games, within a predetermined number of games (for example, Total acquisition number display 62 showing the total number of medals paid out in bonuses that have been consecutively changed (within 100 G) (display of "TOTAL ○○○ sheets" in the figure, ○○○ is the total number of medals obtained during bonus) , And the remaining acquisition number display 63 indicating the number of medals to be paid out by the end of the bonus (display of “LAST XX cards” in the figure, XX is the remaining acquisition number of medals during bonus) is displayed. .

  Since the remaining game number display 61, the total acquired number display 62, and the remaining acquired number display 63 are displayed in the first area 51c with dark brightness, the player can display the remaining game number display 61, the total acquired number display 62, and It is easy to recognize the remaining acquisition number display 63. Further, the total acquired number display 62 has a larger character size than the remaining game number display 61 and the remaining acquisition number display 63, and is displayed in an area larger than the remaining game number display 61 and the remaining acquisition number display 63. ing. The total acquired number display 62 may not be displayed at the same time as the remaining game number display 61 and the acquired number display 63, but may be displayed at different timings. Even in this case, the total acquired number display 62 may be displayed in an area larger than the remaining game number display 61 and the remaining acquired number display 63.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content thereof when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, 1BETLED14 that informs that the number of bets is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 2 by lighting, and the number of bets is set by 3 3BET LED 16 for notifying that it is being turned on, insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective , An advantageous section LE that informs by lighting that it is controlled to an advantageous section described later 19, the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main controller 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects operations on the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, and the like, and detects the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and in response to the detected operations, The control relating to the progress of the game is performed by rotating / stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and turning on / off each LED in the game display unit 13.

  Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect according to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various control related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. Based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays an image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputs sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and outputs the side lamp 27, the reel backlight 28, and the bonus medium lamp 60. Controls turning on / off. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speakers 53, 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56, and controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the detected operation.

  In the present embodiment, operating the start switch 7 to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is also referred to as “start operation”. Further, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the operation of the start switch 7, the rotation of the first reel of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped by the first operation (first operation). "First stop operation" means to stop the rotation of the second reel by the second operation (second operation), "second stop operation" means that the rotation of the second reel is stopped by the third operation (last operation). Stopping the rotation of the second reel is also referred to as "third stop operation". Further, releasing the depression (third stop operation) on the third stop switch (that is, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is also referred to as “third stop release”.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets is set by inserting a medal into the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. In this embodiment, a game can be played by 2 BET or 3 BET. When the bet number is set, the pay line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, so that the game can be started.

  The winning line LN is a line set to determine whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the payline LN is set as the payline LN, which is set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. There is. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is set based on the game state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the main control unit 41 determines a display result that allows derivation. When the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. By stopping the rotation of the reel, three symbols are derived and displayed as the display result in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the transparent window 3. The rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped under the condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are manually pressed. That is, after each stop switch is pressed by hand, the rotation of each reel is stopped and the design is drawn out to the see-through window 3 even in a state where the press is maintained without being released.

  The main control unit 41 is based on the display result in which the derivation is allowed, and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is the player's derivation operation, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Reel control for stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Here, the player's derivation operation is to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and derive the display result.

  When a combination of winning symbols is stopped on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes processing according to the winning. The process corresponding to the winning includes, for example, a process of giving a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1, since it is necessary to set a specified number of bets in order to execute one game, a medal, which is a gaming value, is consumed every time one game is played. The privilege includes granting a gaming value, a right to execute a game without consuming the gaming value, a right to control an advantageous state such as an advantageous section or a bonus state, and the like.

  Here, the "game (also referred to as a unit game)" in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to the time when all the reels are stopped. Since the bet number setting before the operation of 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after all reels are stopped, these incidental processes are also broadly included in the "game".

  The winning combinations that can occur are a special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a replay winning combination. The special combination (bonus) is a combination in which the gaming state is controlled to be a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning. Special roles (bonuses) include first-class special properties such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special properties such as CB (challenge bonus). In this embodiment, BB is provided as a special character. The small role is a role to which a medal is given by winning the prize. The re-play role (replay) is a role in which, by winning the prize, the next game can be started without consuming medals owned by the player.

  In order for the 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 internal lottery, before the display result of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is derived by the main control unit 41, whether or not the winning of each of the above winning combinations is permitted (specifically, the start switch 7 (When is detected), it is determined by using a random number.

  Of the winning flags of each combination, the winning flags of the small combination and the re-game combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag of the special combination is The flag is valid until the combination of allowed combinations is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of allowed combinations is prepared. That is, once the winning flag of a special winning combination has been won, even if the combination of winning combinations allowed by that flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag will not be invalidated and will be carried over to the next game. ing.

[Winner]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. The name column of FIG. 3 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols in which the winning combination is won. In the award column, the value (a medal payout number, a replay award, etc.) given at the time of winning is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a bonus is provided as a special part. The bonus may be any of RB, BB, and CB described above. Bells, watermelons, cherries, and single-piece roles are provided as small roles. As the re-game role, a normal lip, a promotion lip, and a chance lip are provided.

  Among the symbol combinations for one winning combination, the watermelon symbol corresponding to the left reel 2L is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if the player wins the one-win combination, if the watermelon symbol cannot be pulled onto the pay line LN and stopped on the left reel 2L, the replay symbol will stop on the pay line LN instead. In this case, finally, the symbol combination of "replay-replay-bell" is stopped on the pay line LN, and the winning is not generated. Such a symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Bell" is referred to as a single role spilled eye.

  As will be described in detail later, in the post-bonus RT, when one winning combination is won or when a single winning combination is derived, the gaming state is controlled to the normal RT. On the other hand, in the post-bonus RT, when the promotion lip is won, the game state is controlled in the second RT.

  When the chance lip wins, the black BAR symbol or the white BAR symbol is aligned on the pay line LN, so that the player can easily recognize that the chance lip has been won. In the normal RT, when the chance lip is won, the game state is controlled in the first RT.

[Combination target]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as the lottery target combinations for each gaming state. The winning combination number column of FIG. 4 shows the winning combination number determined for each lottery target winning combination, the lottery winning combination winning combination has its name shown, and the winning combination combination column includes each winning winning combination winning combination. A combination of winning combinations to be won is shown, and in the gaming state column, it is indicated by a circle for each gaming state that the lottery target combination is a lottery target. In the gaming state column, the winning probability is shown for some of the winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 4, bonus 1, bonus 2, bonus 3, and bonus 4 are provided as the special lottery target winning combinations. Bonus 1 is a role in which the bonus is won independently. The bonus 2 is a role in which the bonus and the watermelon are simultaneously elected. The bonus 3 is a role in which the bonus and the cherry are simultaneously won. The bonus 4 is a role in which the bonus and the chance lip are simultaneously won. Bells, watermelons, cherries, and one-piece winning combinations are provided as small winning combinations. As the lottery target combination of the re-game combination, a normal lip, a promotion lip, and a chance lip are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, the post-bonus RT, the inside, and the bonus are provided as the game states controlled by the main controller 41. In the present embodiment, a game can be played with 2 bets or 3 bets, and the lottery target combination and its winning probability are different depending on the type of bet number and the type of game state being controlled.

  In the case of 2BET, the special combination is not set as a lottery target combination in any of the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, the post-bonus RT, and the inside of the special combination. Regarding the small winning combination, only one winning combination is set as a lottery target winning combination with a winning probability of 6.3 / 7.3 in the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, the post-bonus RT, and the inside. Furthermore, regarding the re-game combination, in the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, and inside, only the normal lip is set as the lottery target combination with a winning probability of 1 / 7.3, and only the promotion lip is set in the post-bonus RT. The winning combination is set as a winning target with a winning probability of 1 / 7.3.

  In the case of 3BET, the special combination is set as the lottery target combination in the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, and the post-bonus RT. In the inside, no special combination is set as a combination target. Further, for the small winning combination, small winning combinations (bell, watermelon, cherry) other than the single winning combination are set as the lottery target winning combinations in the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, the post-bonus RT, and the inside. That is, in the case of 3BET, one winning combination is not won in the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, the post-bonus RT, and the inside. Regarding the re-game combination, in the normal RT, the normal lip and the chance lip are set as a lottery target combination with a winning probability of 1 / 7.3, and in the first RT, the normal lip and the chance lip are combined to 1/3. It is set as a lottery target with a winning probability of, and in the 2nd RT, a normal lip, a promotion lip, and a chance lip are set as a lottery target with a combined probability of 1/2, and in a post-bonus RT, a promotion lip is 3 It is set as a lottery target combination with a winning probability of / 4, and inside the normal lip is set as a lottery target combination with a winning probability of 1 / 1.5.

  Thus, in the case of 3BET, the first RT has a higher replay winning probability than the normal RT, the second RT has a higher replay winning probability than the normal RT and the first RT, and the post-bonus RT has the normal RT and the first RT. , And the replay winning probability is higher than in the second RT.

  In the bonus, only 2BET can be played, and each of the bell and the normal lip is set as a lottery target combination with a winning probability of 1/2.

  In the post-bonus RT, the winning probability of the promotion lip is higher at the time of 3BET than at the time of 2BET. For this reason, the promotion lip is easier to win at the time of 3 BET than at the time of 2 BET. On the other hand, in the post-bonus RT, one winning combination is won at 2BET, whereas one winning combination is not won at 3BET. For this reason, in the case of 2BET, the one-player combination may be won, or the one-player winning combination may be derived, whereas in the 3BET, the one-player winning combination or the one-role winning combination It will not be derived. Furthermore, at the time of 2BET in the post-bonus RT, a single-card combination is won with a higher probability than the promotion lip. For this reason, at the time of 2BET in the post-bonus RT, the one-win role is won or the one-win hand drop is derived with a higher probability than that of winning the promotion lip.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state. As shown in FIG. 3, the game state controlled by the main control unit 41 includes a normal RT, a first RT, a second RT, a post-bonus RT, a bonus, and an inside.

  The normal RT is the state where the stay rate of the game is the highest, and the player tends to play most of the games at the normal RT.

  The first RT is a finite RT in which the upper limit of the number of games is predetermined, and has a higher replay winning probability than the normal RT. For example, as described above, the replay winning probability in the normal RT is set to 1 / 7.3, whereas the replay winning probability in the first RT is set to 1/3 which is higher than that. .

  The second RT is a finite RT in which the upper limit of the number of games is predetermined, and has a higher replay winning probability than either the normal RT or the first RT. For example, as described above, the replay winning probability in the second RT is set to 1/2. In this way, the second RT has a higher replay winning probability than both the normal RT and the first RT, so that the player can play a game aiming for a bonus prize while suppressing the consumption of medals. That is, the second RT is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than either the normal RT or the first RT.

  The post-bonus RT is a state controlled after the bonus ends. As described above, the replay winning probability in the post-bonus RT is set to 3/4, and the post-bonus RT has a higher replay winning probability than any of the normal RT, the first RT, and the second RT.

  When the bonus is won in any one of the normal RT, the first RT, the second RT, and the post-bonus RT, when the bonus is won in the winning game, the gaming state of the bonus is controlled, while the bonus is won in the winning game. When the game is missed, the game status is controlled inside the bonus winning status. In the inside, when the winning is carried over to the carried over bonus, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus.

  The condition for ending the bonus is that the number of exhausting games in the bonus reaches a specific number of games (8G in the present embodiment) and that the number of exhausting games in the bonus reaches the specific number of games (8G). This includes that the bell has won a specific number of times (five times in the present embodiment). If any of these ending conditions is satisfied during the bonus, the gaming state is controlled at RT after the bonus.

  In the post-bonus RT, when the promotion lip is won, the game state is controlled in the second RT. As will be described later in detail, in the post-bonus RT, there is a possibility of winning the promotion lip in the game at the time of 2BET or 3BET, and thus there is a possibility of winning the promotion lip in the game at the time of 2BET or 3BET. On the other hand, in the post-bonus RT, when one winning combination is won, or when one winning combination is derived, the gaming state is controlled to the normal RT. As described above, in the post-bonus RT, there is a possibility of winning one winning combination only in the 2BET game. Therefore, in the 2BET playing only, one player wins the one winning combination or the first winning role is dropped. May be derived. That is, in the post-bonus RT, it is possible to shift the game state to the second RT, which is advantageous to the player, by avoiding the shift to the normal RT by playing the game with 3BET, while the game is performed with the 2BET. , There is a possibility of shifting the game state to the normal RT. Furthermore, at the time of 2BET in the post-bonus RT, a winning combination is won or a single winning part is elicited with a higher probability than winning the promotion lip. The post-bonus RT is switched to the normal RT with a higher probability than the transition to the second RT.

  In the normal RT, when the chance lip is won, the game state is controlled in the first RT. When 10G is consumed in the first RT, the game state is controlled to the normal RT. When 30G is consumed in the second RT, the game state is controlled to the normal RT. Here, in the second RT, the chance lip may be won as in the normal RT, and thus the promotion lip may be won. However, since the second RT is a finite RT, unlike the normal RT, even if the chance lip is won, the game state is not controlled by the first RT. That is, the second RT is maintained without shifting the game state unless the condition of exhausting the predetermined number of games is satisfied.

  In addition, in both the first RT and the second RT, a single winning combination may be won in the game at the time of 2BET. In other words, in both the first RT and the second RT, there is a possibility that a single winning combination will be won or a single winning combination will be derived. However, since the first RT and the second RT are finite RTs, unlike the post-bonus RT, the game state is controlled to the normal RT even if a single winning combination is won or a single winning combination is derived. It will not be done. That is, the first RT and the second RT are maintained without transitioning to the gaming state unless the condition that the predetermined number of games is exhausted is satisfied.

[Example of production]
Next, an example of an effect executed by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

(Direction when entering the bonus)
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of entering a bonus. In the present embodiment, a bonus is won by deriving 7 sets. As shown in FIG. 6 (A), in the game in which the bonus is won and the symbol combination (“7-7-7”) corresponding to the bonus can be derived, when the start operation is performed, 7 sets are obtained. A production that encourages out-licensing is performed. For example, an image of "Aim at 777!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a sound of "Aim at 7" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Although illustration is omitted, thereafter, when the player performs the first stop operation and the second stop operation at a timing at which the seven symbols can be stopped, the seven symbols are stopped on each of the reel 2L and the reel 2C.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (B), when the player performs the third stop operation at a timing at which the 7 symbols can be stopped, the reel 2R is stopped and the 7 symbols are derived. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. In other words, after the stop switch is pressed by hand, the reel is stopped from rotating and the symbol is drawn out to the see-through window 3 even in a state in which the press is maintained without being released. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "don't" sound that effectively indicates that the reel has stopped. However, while the reels are stopped, if the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is not released, the winning determination is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is released, the main controller 41 executes the winning determination process, so that the bonus winning occurs. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the game end processing to start the freeze. By the freeze control at this time, the bet number setting by the MAXBET switch 6 for starting the next game is invalidated for a predetermined delay period.

  When the bonus winning is generated, the sub-control unit 91 performs the bonus winning effect. For example, when the bonus is BB, as shown in FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D), the image of “BIG BONUS” on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the enlarged state to the reduced state and the center position of the screen is changed. The speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "pappara" to congratulate the bonus winning. Further, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned on or blinking, so that the bonus winning is effectively suggested. The winning effect is not limited to the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28, and may be lighting or blinking of a lower panel located below the reel. Further, when the lower panel is normally lit, the lights may be turned off to give a winning effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6 (E), an image of the character and “BIG BONUS!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speaker 53, 54 indicates that a “big bonus” is entered. The sound "Bonus" is output.

  In this way, the reel is stopped by the third stop operation being performed, and the winning determination process is executed by performing the third stop release, and the bonus is won based on the fact that 7 combinations of symbols are derived. Along with that, the state shifts to a bonus. Further, when the 7 combinations of symbols are derived, the freeze control is performed to start the freeze, and the bonus winning effect is performed during the freeze.

(Direction when selecting bonus effect)
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an effect when a bonus effect is selected. After it is suggested that a bonus will be entered in the effect shown in FIG. 6 (E), as shown in FIG. 7 (F), the effect that the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 51 gradually becomes white or whiteout at one time Is done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "Sheen" in accordance with the whiteout.

  With the whiteout as described above as a boundary, the screen for the bonus winning effect as shown in FIG. 6E is largely changed to the selection screen for the bonus effect as shown in FIG. 7G. The screen state changes. The freeze ends at the whiteout. In other words, after whiteout, the bet number setting by operating the MAXBET switch 6 becomes effective. The bet number setting by inserting medals from the medal inserting unit 4 is also valid.

  As shown in FIG. 7G, on the bonus effect selection screen, an image for allowing the player to select the effect in the bonus is displayed. Specifically, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to allow the player to select one song from song A, song B, and song C as the BGM corresponding to each of the three characters. The player can change the character image displayed in the front row by operating the production switch 56, and every time the player changes, the music corresponding to the character displayed in the front row is output from the speakers 53, 54. Is output. As a result, the player can select his or her favorite music while listening to the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In addition, in selecting the bonus effect, a stage in which matters relating to the effect during the bonus, such as the appearing character, the background image, the music or the sound effect, and the lighting mode, may be selected may be selected. In addition, when selecting bonus effects, it is possible to select stages with different matters related to notification effects during bonus, such as the mode of notification of winning when rare roles such as cherries and watermelons and the probability of execution of winning notification. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (H), when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the music corresponding to the character displayed in the front row at that time is determined as the music in the bonus, and the music is output from the speakers 53 and 54. A "picone" sound is output to indicate that the decision has been made. Here, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 are divided into sound output channels, and in the example shown in FIG. 7H, the speaker 53 outputs the determined music, while the speaker 53 outputs the determined music. A sound effect “picone” is output from 54. Since the freeze has already been completed at this time, the number of bets is also set at the same time by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the music is decided. Note that the music is not limited to being determined by operating the MAXBET switch 6, but may be determined by other operations such as the start switch 7 and the effect switch 56.

  After the bonus song is determined in the effect shown in FIG. 7 (H), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually becomes white or at once becomes white as shown in FIG. 7 (I). Is done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "Sheen" in accordance with the whiteout.

  With the whiteout as described above as a boundary, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is largely changed from the bonus effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 7 (H) to the bonus effect screen as shown in FIG. 7 (J). The state changes. During the bonus, the bonus screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the music selected by the player is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, in the first area 51c of the liquid crystal display 51, a remaining game number display 61 (“LAST8G” in the figure), a total acquisition number display 62 (“TOTAL 150 sheets” in the figure), and a remaining acquisition number display 63 (display of "LAST 75 sheets" in the figure) is displayed. As described above, the bonus condition is that the number of exhausting games in the bonus has reached 8G, or that the bell has been won five times before the number of exhausting games in the bonus reaches 8G. Therefore, the remaining game number display 61 shows “LAST 8G”, and the remaining acquired number display 63 shows “LAST 75” (the result of multiplying 15 by 5 times). This makes it easy for the player to recognize the timing at which the bonus ends during the bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 7K, when the start operation is performed, the game in the bonus starts and the reels start to rotate.

  In this way, when the freezing starts at the time of bonus winning and the bonus winning effect is performed during the freezing, the freezing ends with the whiteout as a boundary, and then the effect that allows the player to select the effect state in the bonus is produced. To be executed. The player is suggested to control the bonus by an effect that causes the player to select an effect state in such a bonus. Then, when the bonus effect is determined, the game in the bonus is executed based on the determined effect state.

(Direction of result notification during freeze)
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the effect when the result is informed during the freeze. As shown in FIG. 8A, when a bell win is won in the final game during the bonus, a winning effect is performed. The winning effect is performed by displaying an image of "15 sheets GET !!" on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound by the speakers 53 and 54, and lighting or blinking by the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28. Although illustration is omitted, after the winning effect is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of “15 sheets GET !!”, sound output by the speakers 53 and 54, lighting by the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28. Or all of the blinking will stop. Even when the winning effect is performed by the lower panel, the lower panel does not light or blink. In addition, when the lower panel is normally lit, the lower panel may be lit and returned to the normal state after the winning effect is produced by turning off the lamp.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, the main control unit 41 executes the game end processing to start the freeze. The freeze control at this time invalidates the bet number setting for starting the next game for a predetermined delay period. The freeze may be started when the third stop release is performed.

  During the freeze, a result notification for notifying the result of the game during the bonus is performed. When the result notification is started, a result start notification indicating the start of the result notification is performed. In the result start notification, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "pyrone" that suggests the start of the result notification, and further, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned on or blinking to notify the result notification. Suggested start. When the result notification is started, the extinction control of the bonus during lamp 60 is started, and the lighting mode of the bonus during lamp 60 is switched to the lighting mode for the result notification.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, after the result start notification is given, no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are turned off.

  After the result start notification is completed as shown in FIG. 8C, the door closing effect that is performed before the result notification is executed as shown in FIG. 8D. In the door closing effect, a pair of door images 51b are moved toward the center of the screen from both ends (left end and right end) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to display an animation moving image that closes the door. At this time, the effect image during the bonus is displayed on the back side of the door image 51b, but the effect image during the bonus disappears from the player's view when the door is closed. Further, the brightness and the like (brightness or brightness) of the door image 51b is lower than the brightness and the like of other images different from the door image 51b. For example, the lightness of the door image 51b is lower than the lightness of the result images 51j and 51k described later. By setting the brightness and the like of the door image 51b lower than the brightness and the like of the result images 51j and 51k, the result images 51j and 51k displayed on the front surface of the door image 51b can be made conspicuous.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when the door closing effect starts, an animation moving image such that the door image 51b starts to move from both ends on the front side of the effect image during the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54 are displayed. Outputs a "go-on" sound that makes the door close.

  As shown in FIG. 8E, in the middle of the door closing effect, an animation moving image that makes the door image 51b closer to the center of the screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the doors are closed from the speakers 53 and 54. A "gogogo" sound is output.

  As shown in FIG. 8F, at the end of the door closing effect, the door image 51b is completely closed at the center of the screen, and the effect image in the bonus displayed on the back side disappears completely from the field of view. Such an animation moving image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speaker 53, 54 outputs the sound of "Gashan" that the door is closed. As a result, a still image with the door closed is displayed for a predetermined period.

  After the door closing effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 9G, the spark image 51a in the spark display is displayed as the special image. Specifically, after the door is completely closed by the movement of the door image 51b, a spark image 51a showing a spark is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 on the front side of the door image 51b in the central portion of the screen. The brightness and the like (brightness or brightness) of the spark image 51a is higher than the brightness and the like of other images different from the spark image 51a. For example, the brightness of the spark image 51a is higher than the brightness of the effect image during the bonus and the brightness of the door image 51b. By making the brightness of the spark image 51a higher than the brightness of the door image 51b, the spark image 51a displayed on the front side of the door image 51b can be made conspicuous. Further, when the spark image 51a is displayed, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound such as a "bonk" like a spark. Further, the side lamp 27 is lit or blinks in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval). Note that the special image is not limited to the spark image 51a, and may be another mode such as a flash or a character.

  After the spark display is completed, the result notification is started as shown in FIG. The result notification is performed using the area where the spark image 51a was displayed, and the result images 51j and 51k showing the result of the game during the bonus are displayed in the area. In the present embodiment, the number of coins (the total number of medals paid out) acquired during the bonus is displayed in the result image 51j. Further, in the result image 51k, the total number of coins acquired during the bonus is displayed. Furthermore, when the result images 51j and 51k are displayed, the speakers 53 and 54 output a beeping sound such that the result images 51j and 51k appear. The side lamp 27 continues to light or blink in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval). The spark image 51a, which is a special image, has a higher brightness than the result images 51j and 51k (that is, the spark image 51a is brighter than the result images 51j and 51k).

  Thus, after displaying the spark image 51a different from the result images 51j and 51k in the predetermined area, the result images 51j and 51k are displayed in the predetermined area, so that the display of the result images 51j and 51k showing the result of the game is conspicuous. Since the result images 51j and 51k can be focused, attention can be paid to them. Therefore, the result images 51j and 51k can be effectively displayed. In this example, the spark image 51a has a higher brightness than the result images 51j and 51k. Therefore, attention can be paid to the spark image 51a, and since the result images 51j and 51k are also displayed in the area where the spark image 51a is displayed, as a result, attention is paid to the result images 51j and 51k. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (i), first, in the result images 51j and 51k, the first digit (in this example, the number "5" in the result image 51j and the number "5" in the result image 51k) is displayed. It With the display of the first digit, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "pin". The side lamp 27 continues to light or blink in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

  As shown in FIG. 9 (j), next, in the result images 51j and 51k, the second digit (in this example, the number "7" in the result image 51j and the number "2" in the result image 51k) is displayed. To be done. With the display of the second digit, the sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The side lamp 27 continues to light or blink in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

  As shown in FIG. 9K, the third digit (in this example, the number “2”) is then displayed in the result image 51k. With the display of the third digit, the sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The side lamp 27 continues to light or blink in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

  In this way, the final result is that the player is informed that the acquired number is 75 and that the total acquired number is 225.

  After the final result is displayed on the result images 51j and 51k, as shown in FIG. 9 (l), a caution display is performed to call the player a caution regarding the game. When the attention display is performed, the attention image 51e is displayed above the result images 51j and 51k. In the alert image 51e, the characters "Let's be careful not to get caught" and the characters "Pachi-slot is a moderately enjoyable game." By performing such an alert display, the player can be prevented from playing excessive games. Further, the bonus medium lamp 60 is turned off while the result images 51j and 51k are displayed. The bonus lamp 60 is turned off before the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game is validated.

  In this way, the freeze is started after the notification of the bell winning is performed in the final game of the bonus, and the result notification is performed during the freeze. Further, after the result notification has been given, a warning display is given.

  As described above, the turning-off control of the bonus medium lamp 60 is started while the result notification is executed, and the bonus medium lamp 60 is turned off until the operation of starting the game next to the final game of the bonus is validated. The bonus lamp 60 can indicate the end of the bonus.

  Further, since the door image 51b is displayed as a related image different from the result images 51j and 51k, and the result images 51j and 51k are displayed when a predetermined period has elapsed after the door image 51b is displayed, the result image showing the result of the game. Since the display of 51j and 51k can be made conspicuous, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k. Therefore, the result images 51j and 51k can be effectively displayed.

  Further, since the effect that the bonus medium lamp 60 is turned on in the result display mode is executed as an effect related to the display of the door image 51b after the door image 51b is displayed, a result image 51j, 51k. Since the effect related to the display of the door image 51b is executed before the display of No. is performed, it is possible to prevent the execution of this effect from hindering the display of the result images 51j and 51k.

  Further, since the door closing effect is displayed in which the door image 51b is displayed as a moving image as the related image and then the door image 51b is displayed as the still background image as the related image, the door image 51b is displayed as the still background image as the related image. Since the result images 51j and 51k are displayed while the result image is being displayed, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k.

  Although the display mode of the screen in BB is changed after the subtraction of the remaining game number display 61 is finished in the present embodiment, the result images 51j and 51k are displayed after the subtraction of the remaining game number display 61 is finished. It is also possible to keep the display of the remaining game number display 61 without changing the display until it is displayed. In this case, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the number of games played by the player during the bonus has reached the upper limit number of games.

  Further, as the result images 51j and 51k, it is possible to display a plurality of result images stepwise. For example, it is possible to display a result image 51k showing the total number of acquired sheets and a result image 51j showing the number of acquired sheets. In this case, the player can draw attention to each of the plurality of result images.

  Further, it is possible to display the related image with a lightness lower than that of the image different from the related image. For example, it is possible to display a still background image with lower brightness than a moving image in the door closing effect. In this case, since the brightness of the related image is low, the result images 51j and 51k can be made conspicuous. Therefore, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k.

  Further, the turning-off control of the bonus during lamp 60 is a control for turning on the bonus during lamp 60 in a result notification manner different from the lighting state during bonus, and then turning off the bonus during lamp 60, so that it is set to a different lighting manner. It can be suggested that the bonus lamp 60 is turned off. That is, it can be gradually suggested that the bonus is over.

(Production when selecting RT production)
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect when the RT effect is selected. Here, RT (replay time) is a state in which the replay winning probability in the internal lottery is higher than non-RT (normal RT in the present embodiment), and is higher in the RT state than in the non-RT state. Since the replay game is executed in, the player can easily proceed with the game without consuming the medals owned by the player. In the present embodiment, after the bonus is over, the state may be controlled to the second RT via the post-bonus RT, and the player can select the effect in the post-bonus RT or the second RT.

  After the alert display is performed in the effect shown in FIG. 9 (l), as shown in FIG. 10 (m), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually becomes white or at one time becomes white, and the whiteout effect is produced. Done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "Sheen" in accordance with the whiteout.

  With the whiteout as described above as a boundary, the liquid crystal is largely changed from the result notification screen and the alert display screen shown in FIG. 9 (l) to the RT effect selection screen shown in FIG. 10 (n). The screen state of the display 51 changes. The freeze ends at the whiteout. That is, the bet number setting becomes effective after the whiteout. Further, the display of the number “15” on the game auxiliary display device 12 indicating that 15 medals have been paid out in the final game of the bonus disappears.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (n), on the RT effect selection screen, an image is displayed for allowing the player to select an effect during the post-bonus RT or the second RT. Specifically, an image for allowing the player to select one of the stages A, B, and C as the stage corresponding to each of the three characters is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can change the character image displayed in the front row by operating the effect switch 56, and each time the player changes the character image on the stage corresponding to the character displayed in the front row, the speaker 53, It is output from 54. As a result, the player can select his / her favorite stage while listening to the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The plurality of stages provided in the post-bonus RT and the second RT have different matters relating to the post-bonus RT and the second RT. For example, the plurality of stages have different matters relating to the effects during the post-bonus RT and the second RT, such as the characters that appear, the background image, the music and the sound effects, and the lighting mode. In addition, for example, in multiple stages, the manner of winning notification when the bonus simultaneous winning combination such as cherry, watermelon, chance lip etc. is elected, the probability that the winning notification is executed, the manner of winning notification when the bonus is elected and the winning notification Matters relating to the notification effect during the post-bonus RT and the second RT, such as the probability of being executed, are different.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (o), when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the stage corresponding to the character displayed in the front row at that time is determined as the stage during RT, and the stage from the speakers 53 and 54 is changed. A "picone" sound is output to indicate that the decision has been made. Here, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 have separate channels for sound output, and in the example shown in FIG. 10 (o), the speaker 53 outputs a song corresponding to the determined stage. On the other hand, the speaker 54 outputs a sound effect “picone”. At this time, since the freeze has already been completed, the bet number is set at the same time by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the stage is determined. Note that the stage is not limited to being determined by operating the MAXBET switch 6, but may be determined by other operations such as the start switch 7 and the effect switch 56.

  After the stage in RT is decided in the effect shown in FIG. 10 (o), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually becomes white or at once becomes white as shown in FIG. Is done. In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "Sheen" in accordance with the whiteout.

  With the whiteout as described above as a boundary, the liquid crystal is largely changed from the RT effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 10 (o) to the effect screen during the bonus post RT or the second RT as shown in FIG. 10 (q). The screen state of the display 51 changes. During the post-bonus RT or the second RT, the RT screen corresponding to the selected stage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the RT corresponding to the stage selected by the player from the speakers 53 and 54 is displayed. BGM is output. Further, in the display area 51n located above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "preparing" indicating that the transition to the second RT is being prepared is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (r), when the start operation is performed, the game in the post-bonus RT is started and the reels are started to rotate.

  In this way, when the freeze starts after the final game of the bonus is played and the result notification is given during the freeze, the freeze ends with the whiteout as a boundary, and then the post-bonus RT or the second RT is performed. An effect that causes the player to select an effect state is executed. It is suggested that the state is controlled to RT after the end of the bonus by the effect of allowing the player to select such RT effect. When the post-bonus RT and second RT effects are determined, the game in the post-bonus RT is executed based on the determined effect state.

[Processing timing chart]
A timing chart of the processing of the main controller 41 and the processing of the sub controller 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a timing chart of processing by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

  At timing t1, when the third stop operation is performed and the stop switch is pressed in the final game in the bonus, the main control unit 41 stops the reels based on the detected third stop operation.

  At the timing t2, when the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch is released, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning has occurred by performing a winning determination process. When a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning, and transmits a winning determination command capable of specifying the type of winning that has occurred to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives the winning determination command at the timing t3, the sub control unit 91 performs the winning effect.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 has a timer that measures time. At timing t3, the sub control unit 91 starts measuring the predetermined period T. Here, the predetermined period T is a period from the start timing (timing t3) of the predetermined period T until the result images 51j and 51k are displayed by the result notification. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period T is also a period during which the related image (moving image and still image of the door image 51b in the door closing effect) and the special image (spark image 51a in the spark display) are displayed (FIG. 8 (d. ) -FIG.8 (f), FIG.9 (g)). Note that at timing t3, the sub control unit 91 outputs the stop operation SE that is a sound related to the display of the related image. Therefore, since the sound related to the display of the related image is output before the display of the result images 51j and 51k, it is possible to prevent the output of this sound from hindering the display of the result images 51j and 51k. .

  In this way, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapse of the predetermined period T with the timer after receiving the winning determination command, and displays the result images 51j and 51k when the elapse of the predetermined period T is measured with the timer. Therefore, since the sub control unit 91 measures the elapse of the predetermined period, it is possible to easily manage the display timing of the result images 51j and 51k.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs the game end process after the winning determination process to perform the freeze control and also transmits a freeze command to the effect that the freeze control is performed to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and the like based on the freeze command in accordance with the execution time of the freeze control executed on the main control unit 41 side, and executes the effect for the freeze. To do.

  For example, the sub control unit 91 executes the door closing effect shown in FIGS. 8D to 8F from the timing t4 to the timing t5. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs the spark display shown in FIG. 9G from the timing t5 to the timing t6. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs the result notification shown in FIGS. 9H to 9K from timing t6 to timing t7. Then, the sub control unit 91 performs the alert display shown in FIG. 9 (l) from the timing t7 to the timing t8 after the result notification. After that, the sub-control unit 91 displays the RT effect selection screens shown in FIGS. 10 (n) and 10 (o) on the liquid crystal display 51 from timing t8 to timing t9. The door closing effect, the spark display effect, and the result notification are executed by the sub-control unit 91 over a predetermined time.

[Example of winning the bell in the final game of the bonus]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the effect when a bell is won in the final game of the bonus. As shown in FIG. 12 (1), during the bonus, the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the night background image. In addition, the remaining acquisition number display 63 is displayed in the first area 51c of the liquid crystal display 51, and in this example, the number of medals to be paid out by the end of the bonus is 15 such as "LAST 15". Is shown. That is, in this example, the bonus is ended by winning the bell once more.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the bell is won when the start operation is performed. In this case, the bell suggestion effect is executed. For example, in the second area 51d of the liquid crystal display 51, a production is performed such that a part of the icon image of the bell pattern that suggests the winning of the bell appears, and further, the speaker 54 outputs a clicking sound.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (2), when the player performs the first stop operation, the reel 2L stops and the bell symbol is drawn out. Further, in the second area 51d, an effect is produced such that a part of the icon image of the bell pattern appears more than the mode shown in FIG. 12 (1), and the speaker 54 outputs a sound of "shwin". It

  As shown in FIG. 12 (3), when the player performs the second stop operation, the reel 2C stops and the bell symbol is drawn out. Furthermore, in the second area 51d, an effect is produced such that a part of the icon image of the bell symbol appears more than the mode shown in FIG. 12 (2), and further, the sound of “shwin” is output from the speaker 54. It

  As shown in FIG. 12 (4), when the third stop operation is performed by the player, the reel 2R is stopped and the bell symbol is drawn out. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. That is, after the stop switch 8R is pressed by hand, the rotation of the reel is stopped and the symbol is drawn out to the see-through window 3 even in a state in which the press switch is maintained without being released. However, if the reels stop but the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is not released, the winning determination is not executed. Furthermore, in the second area 51d, an effect that the icon image of the bell pattern completely appears is performed, and further, the speaker 54 outputs a "bashing" sound.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (5), when the third stop release is performed and the depression of the stop switch 8R is released, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process, and the bell winning occurs. When a bell prize is generated, the sub-control unit 91 produces a bell prize. For example, the image of “15 sheets GET !!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the speaker 54 outputs a winning sound “pyrrolilorin” that suggests a bell winning. Further, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are lit or blinking in yellow, which effectively suggests a bell winning.

  After the winning effect shown in FIG. 12 (5) is executed, the effect shown in FIG. 8 (b) is executed, and the effects shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are executed.

  Here, when a bell is won in the final game in the bonus, 15 medals are paid out, so that the bonus ending condition is satisfied and the bonus ends. In the bonus, the bet number is set and the game is played, but in the subsequent RT after the bonus, the bet number is set and the game can be played. When a game is played with 3 BETs in the post-bonus RT, the RT screen selected by the selection of the RT effect shown in FIGS. 10 (n) and (o) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (6), after the effects of FIGS. 8 to 10, the bonus post-RT starts. When the bell is won in the final game in the bonus, the game is played with 3BET in the post-bonus RT, and the RT screen selected by the selection of the RT effect shown in FIGS. 10 (n) and (o) is the liquid crystal display. 51 is displayed. On the RT screen after the bonus RT, an RT background (in this example, a background that leads to a castle) indicating that the RT is in progress is displayed, and in the display area 51n above the liquid crystal display 51. , A character image of "preparing" indicating that preparation for transition to the second RT is in progress is displayed. In addition, the BGM in the RT, which is the music corresponding to the stage selected by the player, is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, when a game is played with 3 BETs at the post-bonus RT, there is a 3/4 probability of winning the promotion lip. When the promotion lip is won in the post-bonus RT, the game state is controlled in the second RT. As shown in FIG. 12 (7), in the second RT, the RT background indicating that the RT is in the same manner as the post-bonus RT is displayed. Further, the RT background displayed in the second RT is the same as the RT background displayed in the post-bonus RT. Further, in the second RT, BGM in the RT is output as in the post-bonus RT. Further, the BGM in the RT output in the second RT is the same as the BGM in the RT output in the post-bonus RT. In the display area 51n, unlike the post-bonus RT, a “LAST 30G” counter image indicating the number of games remaining in the second RT is displayed.

  In this way, when the bell is won in the final game in the bonus, the post-bonus RT game is performed with 3 BETs without taking over the bet number in the bonus. When the RT post-bonus game is played with 3BET, the RT screen selected by the selection of the RT effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the BGM in the RT is output from the speakers 53 and 54. After that, even after the game state shifts to the second RT, the RT screen in the post-bonus RT and the BGM in the RT are maintained.

[Example of winning a normal rep in the final game of the bonus]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an effect when a normal rep is won in the final game of the bonus. As shown in FIG. 13 (11), during the bonus, the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the night background image. In addition, a remaining game number display 61 is displayed in the first area 51c of the liquid crystal display 51, and in this example, it is indicated that the remaining game number of the bonus is 0G such as "LAST0G". . That is, in this example, the bonus ends in the game shown in FIG. 13 (11).

  As shown in FIG. 13 (11), it is assumed that the normal lip is won when the start operation is performed. In this case, the suggestive effect like the bell suggestive effect when the normal bell is won is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (12), when the player performs the first stop operation, the reel 2L stops and the replay symbol is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (13), when the second stop operation is performed by the player, the reel 2C is stopped and the replay symbol is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (14), when the third stop operation is performed by the player, the reel 2R is stopped and the replay symbol is derived. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. That is, after the stop switch 8R is pressed by hand, the rotation of the reel is stopped and the symbol is drawn out to the see-through window 3 even in a state in which the press switch is maintained without being released. However, if the reels stop but the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is not released, the winning determination is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (15), when the third stop release is performed and the pressing of the stop switch 8R is released, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process, so that a normal lip winning occurs. . When a normal lip winning occurs, the sub-control unit 91 produces a normal lip winning effect. For example, the speaker 54 outputs a winning sound "Polon" that usually indicates a winning a prize. Further, the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28 are lit or blinked in blue, which effectively suggests a normal lip winning.

  After the winning effect shown in FIG. 13 (15) is executed, the effect shown in FIG. 8 (b) described above is executed, and the effects shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are executed.

  Here, when a normal rep is won in the final game in the bonus, the bet number (2 BET) set in the previous game (that is, the final game in the bonus) is not consumed, and the medals and credits owned by the player are not consumed. , It is also automatically set in the next game (first game after RT after bonus). When a game is played with 2 bets in the post-bonus RT, the same normal screen as the normal RT is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, instead of the RT screen selected by the selection of the RT effect shown in (n) and (o) of FIG. To be done.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (16), after the effects of FIGS. 8 to 10 are passed, post-bonus RT is started. When the normal rep is won in the final game in the bonus, in the post-bonus RT, the bet number in the final game in the bonus is inherited, the game is played with 2BET, and the normal screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the normal screen in the post-bonus RT, a normal background (in this example, a background where the sun is rising) indicating that the normal operation is in progress is displayed. In addition, normal BGM is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, at the time of 2BET in the post-bonus RT, the one-player combination is won or the one-role combination is derived with a higher probability than that of winning the promotion lip, so the gaming state is the bonus. The post-bonus RT is switched to the normal RT with a higher probability than the post-RT is switched to the second RT.

  For example, when there is a low probability at the time of 2BET in the post-bonus RT, if the promotion lip is won, the game state shifts to the second RT. In this case, in the next first game in the second RT, the bet number in the post-bonus RT is taken over and a game is played with 2 BETs. The effect shown in FIG. 12 (7) is executed as the effect in the second RT. On the other hand, when the one-win role is won at the time of 2BET in the post-bonus RT, or when the one-win role is dropped, the game state shifts to the normal RT.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (17), in the normal RT, as in the effect shown in FIG. 13 (16), the normal background is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the normal background BGM is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Is output. In the normal RT in this case, a game is played with 3 BETs.

[Highlighting]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when a game is played with 3 BETs at a post-bonus RT, if a chance rip is won, the bonus is always won at the same time. When the chance lip is won at the post-bonus RT, the highlighting is performed so as to emphasize the derived BAR-matching symbol combination.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (21), when the game is started with the bet number of 3BET set in the post-bonus RT, the internal lottery is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (22), when the chance lot is won in the internal lottery, the symbol combination of BAR matching is derived by winning the third stop, and the chance lip is won. At this time, the reel backlight 28 is turned on or blinks, so that the derived symbol combination of BAR alignment is highlighted. As a result, it is possible to effectively notify the player that the chance lip has been won. After that, since the bonus winning is carried over, the game state shifts to inside.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (23), when the promotion lip is won in the internal lottery, the symbol combination of the promotion lip is derived by being stopped for the third time, and the promotion lip is won. However, the effect of highlighting the derived symbol combination as shown in FIG. 14 (22) is not performed at all. After that, since the promotion lip wins, the game state shifts to the second RT.

  In this way, when winning the chance lip, the derived symbol combination is highlighted, whereas when winning the promotion lip, the derived symbol combination is not highlighted.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
State control means for controlling to any of a plurality of types of states (for example, processing for controlling the game state by the main control unit 41, transition of the game state shown in FIG. 5),
Display means for displaying an image (for example, processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91),
The state control means,
When a specific display result (for example, a chance combination symbol combination) is derived in the normal state (for example, normal RT), the state is controlled from the normal state to the first state (for example, the first RT),
When the number of exhausted games in the first state reaches a predetermined number (eg, 10G), the state is controlled from the first state to the normal state,
When a special state (for example, bonus) that is advantageous to the player ends, the state is controlled from the special state to a post-end state (for example, RT after bonus),
When a predetermined display result (for example, a combination of promotion lip symbols) is derived in the post-completion state, the state is controlled from the post-completion state to the second state (for example, the second RT),
The second state is a more advantageous state for the player than the first state (for example, the second RT has a higher replay winning probability than the first RT),
When the specific display result is derived in the second state, the state control unit maintains the state in the second state without controlling the state from the second state to the first state (for example, The game state is maintained when you win the chance lip in the 2nd RT),
The display means displays a background image common to the post-completion state and the second state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the background of the post-bonus RT at the time of 3BET is the same RT background as the second RT. ).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in the normal RT, the game state is controlled in the first RT when the prize is awarded in the promotion lip, whereas in the second RT, even if the prize is awarded in the promotion lip. The gaming state is maintained without controlling the gaming state in the first RT. In this way, since the normal RT and the first RT differ in whether or not the game state shifts when winning the promotion lip, it is possible to give variety to the game and improve the enjoyment of the game. As shown in FIGS. 12 (6) and 12 (7), a background image common to the second RT is displayed in the post-bonus RT that is controlled after the bonus is finished and before it is controlled by the second RT. . In this way, since the exclusive background image is not displayed in the post-bonus RT that is temporarily controlled after the bonus is finished and before it is controlled by the second RT, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable. .

(1-2) In the slot machine of (1-1) above,
The display means is
In the post-completion state, an image is displayed to identify that preparation is in progress (for example, see display area 51n in FIG. 12 (6)),
In the second state, an image for specifying the number of remaining games in the second state is displayed (for example, see the display area 51n in FIG. 12 (7)).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (6), after the fact that the control for the second RT is being prepared in the post-bonus RT is displayed in the display area 51n, the gaming state is changed from the post-bonus RT to the second RT. When shifting, as shown in FIG. 12 (7), an image for specifying the number of remaining games in the second RT is displayed in the display area 51n. In this way, by making the display contents in the same display area 51n different between the post-bonus RT and the second RT, it is possible to show the player a suitable display according to the game state.

(1-3) In the slot machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
The effect that emphasizes that the predetermined display result is derived is not executed (for example, refer to FIG. 14 (23)).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (22), in the post-bonus RT, when the chance lip is won, the symbol combination of BAR matching is highlighted by the reel backlight 28 while being highlighted. As shown in FIG. 14 (23), even if the promotion lip is won, the highlighting that emphasizes the derived symbol combination is not performed. In this way, in the post-bonus RT which is temporarily controlled after the bonus is finished and before it is controlled by the second RT, when the promotion lip for simply shifting the game state to the second RT is won, the highlighting is displayed. Since the highlighting is not performed, the inconvenience that causes the player to expect too much is not caused by the highlighting.

(1-4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3) above,
By setting the number of bets using the gaming value, the variable display section can be variably displayed (for example, the reel can be rotated on condition that the number of bets is set).
The ending condition of the special state includes that the number of exhausted games in the special state reaches a specific number of games (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a bonus is achieved by exhausting 8G or winning a bell five times). Ends),
The state control means,
In the final game in the special state, when a re-game display result (for example, a normal lip symbol combination) is derived in which the variable display section can be variably displayed without using the game value owned by the player, While taking over the special bet number (for example, 2BET) set in the special state, the state is controlled from the special state to the post-end state (see, for example, FIG. 13),
In the final game of the special state, when a display result different from the re-game display result (for example, a bell symbol combination) is derived, the special bet number set in the special state is not inherited, and the special bet number is set. Control the state from the state to the post-end state (see, for example, FIG. 12),
In the post-completion state, a game in which a normal bet number different from the special bet number is set is more likely than a game in which the special bet number is set to have the probability of deriving the predetermined display result. High (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the post-bonus RT, the winning probability of the promotion lip is higher in 3BET than in 2BET).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the normal rep is won and the bonus is finished in the final game of the bonus, the bet number of the bonus is taken over in the post-bonus RT, and a game is played with 2 BETs. As shown in, when the bell is won and the bonus is finished in the final game of the bonus, the game is performed with 3BET in the post-bonus RT without taking over the bet number of the bonus. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, in the post-bonus RT, the winning probability of the promotion lip is higher at 3BET than at 2BET. In this way, depending on whether the bonus is ended by winning the regular lip or the bonus is ended by winning the bell, the winning probability of the promotion lip is different, and whether or not the second RT is subsequently moved to. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the final game of the bonus.

(1-5) In the slot machine of (1-4) above,
In the post-completion state, the display means takes over the special bet number and sets the special bet number (for example, the game of FIG. 13 (16)) and the normal bet without taking over the special bet number. A background image different from the game in which the bet number is set (for example, the game in FIG. 12 (6)) is displayed (for example, in the game at the time of 2BET shown in FIG. 13 (16), the background is normally set, and the background image in FIG. In the game at the time of 3BET shown in), it becomes the RT background).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the normal rep is won and the bonus ends in the final game of the bonus, the post-bonus RT has the same normal background as the normal RT, and as shown in FIG. When the bell is won and the bonus ends in the final game of, the RT background in the post-bonus RT is the same as that of the second RT. In this way, the background image in the subsequent RT after the bonus is different depending on whether the bonus is finished by winning the normal lip or the bonus is finished by winning the bell, so that the game is performed with either 2BET or 3BET. It is possible to show the player whether or not the game is being performed in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-6) In the slot machine of (1-4) above,
In the final game in the special state, the effect is different depending on whether or not the derivation of the re-play display result is allowed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the bell is won in the final game of the bonus, the bell is won. While the bell suggestive effect that suggests that the player has done is performed, as shown in FIG. 13, when the normal rep prize is won in the final game of the bonus, such suggestive effect is not performed).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the bell is won in the final game of the bonus, a bell suggestion effect indicating that the bell has been won is performed, whereas as shown in FIG. When a normal lip prize is won in the game, such suggestive effect is not performed. As described above, in the final game of the bonus, the effect is different depending on whether the bell is won or the normal lip is won, so that the player can pay attention to the effect in the final game of the bonus.

(1-7) In the slot machine of (1-6) above,
A plurality of the variable display portions (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
A plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result in each of the plurality of variable display sections,
In the final game of the special state, an effect is suggested each time each of the plurality of derivation operation means is operated, which suggests that derivation of the re-game display result is not permitted (for example, shown in FIG. 12). As described above, when the bell is won in the final game of the bonus, the bell suggestion effect in which the icon image of the bell pattern gradually appears each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated is performed).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the bell is won in the final game of the bonus, a bell suggestion effect in which the icon image of the bell symbol gradually appears each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. By being carried out, it is possible to suggest to the player that he or she has not won a normal lip. Thereby, in the final game of the bonus, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect produced by each operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

(1-8) In the slot machine of (1-4) above,
The ending condition of the special state is the number of times that the display result (for example, a bell symbol combination) with the addition of the gaming value is derived before the number of exhausting games in the special state reaches the specific number of games. Including reaching a certain number of times (eg 5 times) (eg see FIG. 5),
In the final game of the special state, the state control means changes from the special state to the post-end state without taking over the special bet number set in the special state when the award display result is derived. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the bell is won and the bonus ends in the final game of the bonus, the game is carried out with 3BET in the post-bonus RT without taking over the bet number of the bonus).
In the post-completion state, a game in which the normal bet number is set without inheriting the special bet number is more convenient for the player than a game in which the special bet number is inherited and the special bet number is set. It is advantageous (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the post-bonus RT, the winning probability of the promotion lip is higher in 3BET than in 2BET).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the bonus is finished by winning the bell one more time, and if the bell is won in the final game of the bonus, the bonus bet number is inherited in the post-bonus RT. The game is played with 3BET without being done, and the winning probability of the promotion lip is higher than that of the game at the time of 2BET. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the number of winning bells in the bonus, and furthermore, the player is asked whether or not to win the bell when the number of winning bells in the bonus is one remaining. Can be noticed.

(2-1) Equipped with a variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A winning effect production means (for example, a process of performing a winning effect by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a winning effect (for example, the winning effect shown in FIG. 8A) for notifying the occurrence of a prize;
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub-control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, the result images 51j and 51k shown in FIG. 9) showing the result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus). ,
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT state) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main controller 41),
And a delay control unit (for example, a process for performing a freeze control by the main control unit 41) for performing a delay control (for example, a freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game,
When the winning effect is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game in the bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning effect ends (for example, the winning effect shown in FIG. 8A). (Freezing starts as shown in FIG. 8 (b)) is performed, and the result image is displayed during execution of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 (h) to 9 (k)). The result notification is given during the freeze), and the transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (n) and 10 (o), the selection of the RT effect after the freeze is finished). (See FIG. 11).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the winning effect is generated due to the occurrence of a bell prize in the final game of the bonus, the freeze is executed after the winning effect and the result is displayed during the freeze. Notification is given. After the freeze ends, the player selects an effect in the RT state controlled after the end of the bonus. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning effect and the result notification from being mixed, and it is possible to show the player a smooth effect to the RT controlled after the end of the bonus. Therefore, it is possible to effectively display the result images 51j and 51k showing the result of the game.

(2-2) The slot machine 1 displays a caution image (e.g., a caution image 51e shown in FIG. 9 (l)) for warning the player about the game. Processing for displaying a warning by the control unit 41),
When the winning effect is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game in the bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning effect ends (for example, the winning effect shown in FIG. 8A). (Freezing starts as shown in FIG. 8B) after the execution of the above), and the attention image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIGS. 9H to 9L). ), The result notification is given during the freeze, and the caution display is given), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, FIG. 10 (n), (o)). After the freeze ends, the RT effect is selected, as shown in FIG.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the result notification is given during the freeze, and the alert display is also given. As a result, by performing the caution display at a suitable timing during the freeze, it is possible to effectively suppress the excessive game for the player.

  (2-3) The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, FIGS. 8, 9 and 11) after the related image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 8 and 9) different from the result image is displayed. As shown in (4), it is displayed when the door closing effect is being executed (the period from timing t4 to t5).

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, after the result start notification, the door image 51b is first displayed, and the door closing effect is performed such that the door image 51b is closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, after the door closing effect is executed for a predetermined period (the period of timings t4 to t5 shown in FIG. 11), result images 51j and 51k are displayed via the spark display. In this way, since the result images 51j and 51k are displayed when the predetermined period has elapsed even after the bonus ends, the display of the result images 51j and 51k can be made conspicuous. Therefore, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k. Note that the predetermined period is the period in which the door closing effect is executed in the example of FIG. 8 or the like, but as a modification, the predetermined period is, for example, the period in which the door closing effect is executed and the spark image 51a. It may be a combined period with the displayed period.

(2-4) The slot machine 1 is provided with an informing means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) capable of informing information (for example, the number of payouts),
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the prize generated in the game in which the specific state ends is ended after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, shown in FIG. 9 (h)). After the display of the result images 51j and 51k is started and the display of the result images 51j and 51k is ended by whiteout as shown in FIG. 10 (m), the display of the payout number on the game auxiliary display 12 is ended. To).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when 15 coins are paid out in the final game during the bonus, a number indicating that 15 medals have been paid out on the game auxiliary display unit 12. “15” is displayed on the 7-segment display. After that, the number “15” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 while the winning effect, the result notification, and the alert display are performed, but the freeze ends after the whiteout shown in FIG. 10 (m). When shifting to the selection of the RT effect, the display of the number "15" on the game auxiliary display device 12 disappears as shown in FIG. 10 (n). As a result, the player can be effectively instructed to switch from the bonus state to the RT state by changing the payout display on the game auxiliary display 12.

(2-5) A suggestion that the state shifts to the special state is a selection effect that causes the player to select the effect state in the special state (for example, an effect that causes the RT effect shown in FIG. 10 (n) to be selected). Included,
By the selected effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state shifts to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 10 (q) is displayed, The RT effect is confirmed as shown).

  Specifically, the RT screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (q), and then, as shown in FIG. 10 (r), before the game at RT is started by the start operation, as shown in FIG. 10 (o). Thus, the RT effect is decided by the player's selection. As a result, the effect in RT can be decided without digesting the game in the RT state.

  (2-6) When the winning effect is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, a final game in a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning effect ends (for example, FIG. ), The freeze starts as shown in FIG. 8B), and the caution image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIG. 9H). As shown in FIG. 9 (l), the result notification is given during the freeze, and the reminder display is performed), and the display of the reminder image ends when the delay control ends (for example, FIG. 10). As shown in (m), the alert display ends at the whiteout), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (n) to 10 (q)). Freeze Selection of RT effect takes place After the completion of reference. Figure 11).

  Specifically, after the alert display is displayed as shown in FIG. 9 (l), a whiteout is performed as shown in FIG. 10 (m), and the freeze ends at the boundary of the whiteout and the caution is issued. The alert display ends. As a result, the warning display can be ended at a suitable timing when the freeze ends.

(2-7) When a specific display result (for example, 7 combinations of symbol combinations) is derived, the state shifts to the specific state (for example, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived as shown in FIG. 6). Will cause a bonus prize),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived and freeze is started when the third stop and release is performed. ), It is suggested that the state shifts to the specific state during execution of the delay control (for example, a bonus winning effect is performed during freeze as shown in FIGS. 6C to 6E). After the delay control ends, an effect that causes the player to select the effect state in the specific state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 7G, the bonus effect is selected after the freeze ends).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (C), when seven symbol combinations are derived and the third stop release is performed, the freeze is started by the game end process, and FIG. 6 (C)-( As shown in E), the bonus winning effect is performed during the freeze, and then the freeze ends after the whiteout as shown in FIG. 7F, and after the freeze ends as shown in FIG. 7G. A bonus effect is selected. As a result, the bonus effect can be determined without exhausting the game in the bonus state.

  (3-1) The result images 51j and 51k are displayed after a special image (for example, a spark image 51a) different from the result image is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the central portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51). Displayed in the area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9G to 9K, after the spark image 51a is displayed in the central portion of the screen, the resulting images 51j and 51k are displayed in the same central portion of the screen. ). The “special image” may be any image as long as it is an image that makes the display of the result images 51j and 51k in the result notification noticeable. Unlike the character image, the special image may be an effect image or a decoration image that complements the image (result images 51j and 51k in the present embodiment) that is desired to stand out. Further, when the images to be highlighted (result images 51j and 51k) are decorated with a plurality of types of colors, it is preferable that the color of the above-described special image is a single color so as to further enhance the image to be highlighted.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9G to 9K, spark display is performed before the result notification is performed. In the spark display, the spark image 51a is displayed in the central portion of the screen, and then in the result notification, the result images 51j and 51k are displayed in the same central portion of the screen. As a result, the display of the result images 51j, 51k showing the result of the game can be made conspicuous, and the player's attention can be focused on the result images 51j, 51k. Therefore, the result images 51j and 51k can be effectively displayed.

  (3-2) From the start of the display of the door image 51b to the elapse of a predetermined period (in the present embodiment, at the timing when the display of the door image 51b is started), the winning effect is performed. Therefore, since the winning effect is performed before the result images 51j and 51k are displayed, it is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being displayed on the result images 51j and 51k.

  (3-3) Also, the liquid crystal display is an effect related to the third stop operation that triggers the door image 51b to be displayed from the start of the display of the door image 51b to the elapse of a predetermined period. The winning effect using the side lamp 27 which is a means other than 51 is executed. Therefore, since the winning effect using the side lamp 27 is performed before the result images 51j and 51k are displayed, it is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being displayed on the result images 51j and 51k.

  (3-4) The image in which the door image 51b is completely closed becomes the background image in the result notification. The door image 51b is displayed with a lightness lower than that of an image (for example, the result images 51j and 51k) different from the door image 51b. Therefore, since the brightness of the background image in the result notification is low, the result images 51j and 51k can be made conspicuous. Therefore, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k.

  (3-5) Result images 51j and 51k are displayed when an image in which the door image 51b does not move due to the closing of the door image 51b ending (that is, a background image of the door image 51b) is displayed. Therefore, since the display of the result images 51j and 51k is not hindered by the movement of the door image 51b, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k.

  (3-6) A means for controlling the progress of the game, which includes a main control section 41 for transmitting a command and a sub control section 91 for controlling the effect based on the command. The sub control unit 91 can control the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, after the freeze command is received in the final game of the bonus (timing t4 in FIG. 11), the elapse of a predetermined period is measured. The liquid crystal display 51 displays the result images 51j and 51k after the elapse of a predetermined period (timing t5 in FIG. 11). In this way, the sub-control unit 91 that controls the liquid crystal display 51 measures the elapse of a predetermined period, so that the display timing of the resulting images 51j and 51k can be easily managed.

  (3-7) The sub control unit 91 is an effect related to the display of the result images 51j and 51k, and turns on the side lamp 27 during the result notification. Further, the sub control unit 91 turns on the side lamp 27 after turning on the side lamp 27 for a period from when the door image 51b is closed to when the result image is displayed. Therefore, since the side lamp 27 is turned off after the result notification is completed, the control load on the side lamp 27 is reduced.

  (3-8) The spark image 51a is displayed so as to have a higher brightness than an image (for example, the door image 51b) different from the spark image 51a. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the spark image 51a and also to draw attention to the result images 51j and 51k displayed in the central portion of the screen where the spark image 51a is displayed.

  (3-9) Perform control in which the result images 51j and 51k are sequentially displayed in order from the first digit (displayed in order from the smallest number of digits) (first digit → second digit → third digit). Display the numbers in the order). Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that a numerical value with a large number of digits is displayed.

[Modification]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

(About AT)
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 does not have an AT (assist time) function, but it may have an AT function. Here, the AT will be described. In the internal lottery, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation sequence, operation timing), a small win or a re-win that is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. A game combination (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as an AT target combination) can be won. For the AT target winning combination, for example, when the stopping operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode determined in advance, a winning combination that is more advantageous than the stopping mode that is stopped when the stopping operation is performed in another operation mode, In addition, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode, the advantageous stop mode has a higher ratio of stopping than in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode involving awarding of medals but also a stop mode involving a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable game state is avoided.

  The main control unit 41 may be capable of executing a navigation for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by controlling the state to the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification that notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12. It may be possible to control the AT for a different notification period.

  The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section lottery for determining whether or not to control the advantageous section that is controlled in an advantageous state for the player when a predetermined predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and the advantageous section. By winning the lottery, control of the advantageous zone is started from the end of the game when the lottery conditions for performing the advantageous zone lottery are satisfied. During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by winning the navigation target combination (pushing combination combination) according to the game state, thereby executing the navigation notification, which is advantageous for the player. The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operation mode (for example, operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) is notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is sub-controlled. By transmitting the operation mode to the unit 91, a navigation effect of notifying the operation mode using the main display unit 51 or the like is executed. It should be noted that unlike a section state in which navigation can be executed, such as an advantageous section, a state in which navigation cannot be executed is referred to as a normal section.

  The push order combination includes a push order bell in which a bell wins when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the selected push order combination (hereinafter, also referred to as “correct answer procedure”), and the operation of the player. The push order lip that wins the replay when the mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the selected push order combination is included. Hereinafter, the navigation that can be performed in the game in which the push order bell is won is also referred to as a bell navigation.

  By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in accordance with the correct answer procedure in accordance with Bell Navi, the player can win the winning combination of the winning combination, which is included in the push order bell. In addition, among the winning combinations included in the push order bell, the winning winning combination when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is the "main winning combination", and the stop switch 8L in the incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure. The winning combination that can be won when 8C or 8R is operated is also referred to as a "sub winning combination".

  By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to surely win the push winning combination won in the internal lottery. In the control of the advantageous zone, the advantageous zone LED 19 is turned on to notify that the advantageous zone is being controlled.

  For example, the main control unit 41 may control the state of the AT in the post-bonus RT and the second RT over a predetermined period. Then, in the post-bonus RT, the promotion lip is won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to the promotion lip in the game won for the promotion lip, with the promotion lip as the navigation target role. May be. On the other hand, in the post-bonus RT, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated in the operation mode corresponding to the promotion lip in the game won for the promotion lip, the normal lip is won and the gaming state is maintained. It may be one that is done.

  Further, in the second RT, when winning the Bell Navi, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in accordance with the correct answer procedure according to the Bell Navi, one of the roles included in the push order bell that pays more medals. The game may be such that a winning combination can be won, thereby increasing the net number of medals acquired by the player.

  Whether or not the navigation stock, which is the right to be controlled by the AT (for example, one is controlled by the 50G AT), is given by a lottery executed when a rare role such as watermelon or cherry is won. May be determined. In addition, at the time of winning the bonus, the navigation stock may be always given. That is, in the post-bonus RT, the navigation stock may be always acquired.

  It should be noted that the chance lip may also be set as the pushing forward part. For example, the chance lip may be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation mode corresponding to the chance lip in the game that wins the chance lip. On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated in the operation mode corresponding to the chance lip in the game winning the chance lip, the game state is maintained by winning the normal lip. Good. Even in this case, the gaming state may shift to the first RT when the promotion lip is won in the normal RT, while the gaming state may not shift to the first RT when the promotion lip is won in the second RT.

(About transition of game state)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, in the post-bonus RT, the game state is controlled to the normal RT when one winning combination is won or when the one winning combination is derived. It was something. In other words, in the post-bonus RT, the gaming state is controlled to the normal RT on condition that the winning of one winning combination is achieved. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the post-bonus RT, the control of the game state may be changed according to the type of the derived symbol combination. For example, in the post-bonus RT, the gaming state is maintained at the post-bonus RT when one winning combination is won, while the gaming state is controlled to the normal RT when the one-role winning combination is derived. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the chance combination symbol combination is exemplified as the symbol combination that triggers the game state to shift from the normal RT to the first RT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is not limited to replay, and other symbol combinations such as a winning combination of one winning combination, a spilled one winning combination, or a pushing order bell spilling that is derived when the winning of a pushing order bell described later is missed. The game state may be shifted from the normal RT to the first RT when, for example, the winning symbol combination of the small winning combination or the small eye winning combination is derived.

(About lottery probability)
In the present embodiment, in the post-bonus RT, it is possible to win the promotion lip at both 2BET and 3BET, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the post-bonus RT, the promotion lip may not be won at the time of 2BET, whereas the promotion lip may be won at the time of 3BET. Even in this case, in the post-bonus RT, the probability of winning the promotion lip can be made higher at the time of 3 BET than at the time of 2 BET.

  In the present embodiment, in the post-bonus RT, one winning combination is won at 2BET, whereas one winning combination is not won at 3BET, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the post-bonus RT, one winning combination is won in both 2BET and 3BET, but the winning probability of one winning combination may be higher in 2BET than in 3BET.

(About bet number)
In the present embodiment, the number of bets in the bonus is 2 BET, but if the number of bets in the game that the player normally performs in the non-bonus is different, which number of bets in the bonus is It may be used.

  For example, the number of bets in the bonus may be 1 BET. In this case, when a normal rip is won in the final game of the bonus, the game is played with 1 BET in the first game of the RT after the bonus thereafter.

(About finite RT)
In the present embodiment, the number of games to be executed is determined in advance in the first RT and the second RT, which are finite RTs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the first RT and the second RT, when the payout number of medals or the net increase number reaches the upper limit number, the gaming state may shift to another gaming state.

  Further, in the second RT, when the gaming state shifts to the normal RT when the number of paid out medals or the number of net additions reaches the upper limit number, in the display area 51n shown in FIG. 12 (7), "LAST 100 sheets", The remaining payout number and the net increase number until the end of the second RT may be displayed.

(About result notification)
In the present embodiment, the result notification is performed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 9, but the result notification may be performed in other effect modes. For example, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are diagrams for explaining the effect at the time of the result notification during the freeze regarding the modified example.

  First, the presentation mode shown in FIG. 15 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, after the door closing effect is finished by the effect shown in FIG. 8F, the spark image 51f appears from the edge of the screen as shown in FIG. 15G2. When the spark image 51f appears, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a "flickering" sound such that a spark appears.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (h2), the spark image 51f appearing from the edge of the screen moves to the center of the screen. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "bune" such that a spark moves.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (i2), the spark image 51f moving from the edge of the screen stops at the center of the screen. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs the sound of a "bonk" like a spark.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (j2), result images 51j and 51k are displayed in the central portion of the screen where the spark image 51f was displayed. As a result, the player is notified of the acquired number and the total acquired number. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a "don't" sound.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (k2), after the result images 51j and 51k are displayed, a caution display is performed to call the game to the player. When the attention display is performed, the attention image 51e is displayed above the result images 51j and 51k. By performing such an alert display, the player can be prevented from playing excessive games.

  In this way, since the spark image 51f moves from the edge of the screen toward the central portion, attention can be paid to the moving spark image 51f, and the result image is displayed in the spark image area where the spark image 51f is displayed. Since 51j and 51k are also displayed, attention can be paid to the result images 51j and 51k.

  Next, the presentation mode shown in FIG. 16 will be described. As shown in FIG. 16 (g3), the first spark image 51g and the second spark image 51h are displayed in the central portion of the screen. At this time, the speaker 53, 54 outputs the sound of a "bonk" like a spark.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (h3), a result image 51j indicating the acquired number is displayed in the portion where the first spark image 51g was displayed. Further, in the portion where the second spark image 51h was displayed, a result image 51k showing the total number of acquired images is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (i3), the first digit (in this example, the number “1”) is displayed in the result image 51j. Furthermore, in the result image 51k, the first digit (in this example, the number "3") is displayed. With the display of the first digit, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a sound of "pin".

  As shown in FIG. 16 (j3), next, the second digit (in this example, the number “1”) is displayed in the result image 51j. Furthermore, in the result image 51k, the second digit (in this example, the number "3") is displayed. With the display of the second digit, the sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (k3), next, the third digit (in this example, the number “3”) is displayed in the result image 51j. Further, in the result image 51k, the third digit (in this example, the number "9") is displayed. With the display of the third digit, the sound of "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  By displaying the third digit in the result images 51j and 51k, the player is informed that the final result is 311 and the total acquired number is 933.

  After the final result is displayed on the result image 51j and the result image 51k, as shown in FIG. 16 (13), a caution display is performed to call the player a caution regarding the game. When the alert display is performed, the alert image 51e is displayed above the result image 51j and the result image 51k. By performing such an alert display, the player can be prevented from playing excessive games.

  As described above, the result image 51j indicating the acquired number is displayed in the portion where the first spark image 51g was displayed, and the result image 51k indicating the total acquired number is displayed in the portion where the second spark image 51h was displayed. Therefore, the display of each result image can be made conspicuous and attention can be paid to the result images.

  In the example of FIG. 16, the first spark image 51g and the second spark image 51h may appear on the screen in order. For example, the second spark image 51h may appear after the first spark image 51g has appeared. Further, the result image 51j and the result image 51k may appear on the screen in order. For example, the result image 51k may appear after the result image 51j appears.

  In this way, since the plurality of result images are displayed in stages, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to each of the plurality of result images.

  In addition, in the result notification shown in FIGS. 9, 15, and 16, when the number of acquired games and the number of consumed games are notified in order from the first digit, for example, as if the reels rotate in a five-digit area. The numbers may rotate. Then, while the numbers are rotating in the 5-digit region, the number of winnings and the number of digested games are notified by stopping the numbers in the order of the first digit, the second digit, and the third digit. It may be.

  In this way, since it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the final digit number when displaying the result image, the expectation as to what the final digit digit is like Can be held by someone.

  Also, since the number of digits (for example, 5 digits) that is larger than the final number of digits (for example, 3 digits) fluctuates, a large number of digits is displayed for the final number of digits. It can make the player think of it as if it were.

  Further, when the first digit is displayed and when the second digit is displayed, the common control is performed such that the remaining digits vary, so that the processing load is reduced. be able to.

  In the above example, the number of acquired bonuses and the number of digested games in the bonus are illustrated as the result notified by the result image. However, the result informed by the result image is a result that other players are interested in, such as the number of acquired games and the number of consumed games in the advantageous section, the number of acquired games and the number of consumed games in AT (for example, As long as it is a result), any result may be used.

  In the above example, the result image is described as being one or two images. However, the result image may be three or more images capable of specifying the numerical values updated according to the progress of the game in the advantageous state.

  The result image is not limited to such a numerical value, and may be a result image based on the end of the advantageous state. The result image may be, for example, information that can specify that the advantageous state has ended, for example, a character such as “end”. As described above, the result image is an image displayed in association with the bonus or the end of the AT.

  In the above example, the door closing effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other effects such as an effect in which a predetermined character is displayed. In any case, these effects are preferably finished by the time the result image is displayed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's attention on the display of the result image from being hindered.

  At least one display mode such as an image in a door closing effect, a background image, a result image, and a spark image is used to notify (indicate) the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue (for example, AT recovery). Good. For example, if at least one color of the background image, the result image, and the spark image is the first color, there is a high degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue, and at least one color of the background image, the result image, and the spark image will be the first color. If there are two colors, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue may be low. With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to at least one display mode of the background image, the result image, and the spark image.

  In the above example, it was explained that the 5-digit number fluctuates regardless of the number of digits of the digested game A and the number of acquired sheets displayed as the result image. You may make it fluctuate.

(Regarding the advantageous section after the bonus ends)
In the game after the end of the bonus, there may be a case of being controlled by the AT and a case of not being controlled by the AT. Specifically, the advantageous section (CZ or AT) is won by the bonus winning or the rare role winning before the bonus winning, and during the bonus, the advantageous section is controlled and the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on. Then, after the bonus ends, when the advantageous section continues, the advantageous section LED 19 continues to light up, while when the advantageous section does not continue and shifts to the normal section, the advantageous section LED 19 lights up when the bonus ends. Turn off the light. The slot machine 1 is designed so that even if the advantageous section LED 19 goes out when the bonus ends, the advantageous section LED 19 lights up within a predetermined number of games even if the advantageous section LED 19 goes out. Good. For example, after the bonus ends, when the push-winning combination (for example, the push-down bell) that wins with a probability of 1 / 1.5 wins in the internal lottery, it shifts to the advantageous section again and the advantageous section LED 19 lights up. Good. Alternatively, when the advantageous section continues after the bonus ends, the CZ is controlled after the bonus ends to shift from the CZ to AT within 10 games, during which the advantageous section LED 19 keeps lighting and the advantageous section does not continue. In this case, the advantageous section LED 19 is temporarily turned off after the bonus ends, but the advantageous section LED 19 may be turned on again by being controlled to the advantageous section (CZ or AT) within 10 games.

  In this way, the slot machine 1 may be configured as follows.

A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A winning effect production means (for example, a process of performing a winning effect by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a winning effect (for example, the winning effect shown in FIG. 8A) for notifying the occurrence of a prize;
A result display unit (for example, a process of performing a result notification by the sub-control unit 91) for displaying a result image (for example, the result images 51j and 51k shown in FIG. 9) showing the result of the game in a specific state (for example, a big bonus). ,
State transition means for transitioning the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the end of the specific state (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
Delay control means for performing delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main controller 41),
Attention display means for displaying an attention image (for example, an attention image 51e shown in FIG. 9 (l)) for giving an attention to the game to the player (for example, processing for performing an attention display by the main control unit 41). )When,
Informing means (for example, game auxiliary display 12) capable of informing information (for example, payout number),
And a suggestion unit (for example, an advantageous zone LED 19) that executes a suggestion effect that suggests that an advantageous zone (for example, CZ or AT) that is more advantageous than the normal zone is controlled.
When a specific display result (for example, 7 combinations of symbol combinations) is derived, the state shifts to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived to obtain a bonus. Winnings will occur),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 6C, 7 combinations of symbol combinations are derived and freeze is started when the third stop and release is performed. ), It is suggested that the state shifts to the specific state during execution of the delay control (for example, a bonus winning effect is performed during freeze as shown in FIGS. 6C to 6E). After the end of the delay control, an effect that causes the player to select the effect state in the specific state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 7G, the bonus effect is selected after the end of the freeze),
When the winning effect is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game in the bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning effect ends (for example, the winning effect shown in FIG. 8A). (Freezing starts as shown in FIG. 8B) after the execution of the above), and the attention image is displayed together with the result image during execution of the delay control (for example, FIGS. 9H to 9L). ), The result notification is given during the freeze, and the reminder display is performed), and the display of the reminder image ends when the delay control ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (n)). As shown in FIG. 10 (n) to (q), RT is indicated after the end of the freeze control, and the transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control. Performance Selection of is made reference. FIG. 11),
The advantageous section includes the special state (for example, becomes an advantageous section during a bonus),
When the suggestion effect continues to be executed without shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section when the special state ends (for example, when the advantageous section continues and the advantageous section LED 19 continues to light after the bonus ends). There is a case where the suggestive effect ends by moving from the advantageous section to the normal section (for example, a case where the advantageous section LED 19 goes out after the bonus ends).
Even when the suggestive effect ends by shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section when the special state ends, within a predetermined period (for example, a push order for winning with a probability of 1 / 1.5). Until you win the role, or within 10 games) transition from the normal section to the advantageous section,
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 11) after the related image (for example, the door image 51b shown in FIGS. 8 and 9) different from the result image is displayed. It is displayed when the door closing effect is being executed (a period from t4 to t5),
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the prize generated in the game in which the specific state ends is finished after a predetermined period has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (h)). Thus, the display of the result images 51j and 51k is started, and after the display of the result images 51j and 51k is ended by the whiteout as shown in FIG. 10 (n), the display of the payout number on the game auxiliary display 12 is ended. Do),
The suggestion that the state shifts to the special state includes a selection effect for causing the player to select the effect state in the special state (for example, an effect for selecting the RT effect shown in FIG. 10 (n)),
By the selected effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state shifts to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 10 (q) is displayed, The RT effect is confirmed as shown).

  As a result, even if the advantageous section ends after the bonus ends, the advantageous section is controlled again within the predetermined period, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing as much as possible.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described present embodiment and modified examples can be appropriately combined.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

  1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2C, 2L, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8C, 8L, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 10 Settlement switch, 11 credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game indicator, 27 side lamp, 28 reel backlight, 41 main controller, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal indicator, 53, 54 speaker , 56 production switch, 60 bonus medium lamp, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A state control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of states,
A display means for displaying an image,
The state control means,
When the specific display result is derived in the normal state, the state is controlled from the normal state to the first state,
When the number of exhausted games in the first state reaches a predetermined number of games, the state is controlled from the first state to the normal state,
When the special state that is advantageous to the player ends, the state is controlled from the special state to the post-end state,
When a predetermined display result is derived in the post-completion state, the state is controlled from the post-completion state to the second state,
The second state is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
When the specific display result is derived in the second state, the state control means maintains the state in the second state without controlling the state from the second state to the first state,
The slot machine, wherein the display means displays a background image common to the post-completion state and the second state.

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