JP2020099792A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a player's speculative spirit and satisfying a player's request.SOLUTION: In a slot machine capable of providing portable interlocking service for accumulating a game history, even if display of the number of net increased tokens is disabled since a cumulative number obtained by totaling a difference between the number of tokens used for setting a betting number during an advantageous section and the number of tokens put out by winning of a small winning combination reaches the upper-limit 2,400 in a short time, a two-dimensional code capable of displaying the number of net increased tokens exceeding 2,400 in a communication terminal can be generated and displayed by updating portable interlocking game history data regardless of the cumulative number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and the gaming value can be given according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped. ..

As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and when the start switch is operated, the winning combination lottery is performed and the rotation of the reel is started, and the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch ( There is a slot machine that can stop the rotation of the reels based on the pushing order, the operation timing, etc.) and can give a privilege according to the combination of the symbols on the winning line when all the reels are stopped. Further, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus or RT (Replay Time) for improving the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small winning combination or a replay), and a result of a winning combination lottery result in winning a plurality of winning combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege. In addition, there is a pachinko game machine that shoots a pachinko ball to the game area and displays a combination of symbols by displaying a plurality of types of symbols variably by winning at the starting winning opening provided in the game area. Are known.

Some of these gaming machines calculate and display the net number of medals in an advantageous state. In addition, even after the advantageous state has ended, if the advantageous state is continuously controlled again within a predetermined period, in this advantageous state, the net additional number of sheets from the previous advantageous state is taken over. Has been displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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However, in the conventional gaming machine, a large value is displayed as the net additional number when it is controlled in an advantageous state for a long period of time or when it is repeatedly controlled in an advantageous state continuously. As a result, there is a possibility that the player's ambition may be fueled. On the other hand, there is a strong desire to look back and check the game history of the player himself/herself that has been played in the past, or to keep a record of the game history, when there is no game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the player's eagerness and meet the demands of the player.

A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention can variably display a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and the gaming value can be changed according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped. In a grantable gaming machine, an advantageous period control means for controlling an advantageous period when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player during the advantageous period. And a cumulative total number specifying means for specifying a cumulative total of cumulative differences based on the gaming value set as the bet number and the gaming value given according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped, and the advantageous period When the cumulative number at the present point in the advantageous period reaches a specific number based on the lowest value of the cumulative number in the inside, the advantageous period is ended, and the advantageous state is controlled during the advantageous period. Based on the end control means for terminating the advantageous state when it is being played, the gaming value set as the number of bets in the advantageous state, and the gaming value given according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped. A net increase display means for displaying a net increase in the advantageous state, and a game history from when a predetermined start operation is received to when a predetermined end operation is received, and the cumulative number after being controlled in the advantageous period. The game history specifying means for specifying the game history including the game history and the predetermined ending operation are accepted, so that the game can be read by the reading means included in the communication terminal capable of communicating with the management device for managing the game history. And a game history code display means for displaying a game history code according to the game history specified by the history specifying means, wherein the net increase display means establishes a non-display condition for hiding the display of the net increase. Based on the non-display of the net increase based on the game history code display means, even if the net increase is not displayed based on the satisfaction of the non-display condition, The game history code capable of displaying a net increase exceeding the net increase on the communication terminal is displayed.

According to this configuration, the display of the net increase by the net increase display means is hidden on the basis of the satisfaction of the non-display condition, and the display of the net increase is received from the reception of the predetermined start operation to the reception of the predetermined end operation. Even when it is hidden, it is possible to display a game history code capable of displaying a net increase exceeding the net increase when the net increase is hidden on the communication terminal. For this reason, while controlling the display/non-display of the net increase on the gaming machine, it is possible to display the net increase that exceeds the net increase when it was hidden on the communication terminal while suppressing the player's ambition. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy the request from the player.

Preferably, the gaming machine initializes the cumulative number specified by the cumulative number specifying means by the end of the advantageous period, while initializing the game history specified by the game history specifying means. Does not turn into

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the cumulative number from being carried over after the end of the advantageous period and being used for the progress of the game thereafter. On the other hand, since the game history specified by the game history specifying means is not initialized when the advantageous period ends, it can be reflected in the game history code even after the advantageous period ends. As a result, even after the advantageous period has ended, the communication terminal can display not only the net increase number but also other game histories. For this reason, the player can look back and check the game history in the advantageous period that has already ended through the communication terminal.

Preferably, the game history code display means is controlled by the game history identification means in the first advantageous period during a second advantageous period controlled from the end of the first advantageous period until a specific period elapses. The game history code including the game history specified before the available period is displayed.

According to this configuration, in the second advantageous possible period, the game history specified before the first advantageous possible period can be displayed on the communication terminal. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation that the new advantageous period is controlled before the specific period elapses after the advantageous period ends.

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door opened. FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for explaining a combination name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination group, a winning combination, and the like. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of each of the gaming state and the advantageous period. It is a figure for explaining an example of processing during AT which is performed during AT among advantageous period setting processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the addition lottery table. It is a figure for explaining an example of total number counter processing. It is a figure for explaining an example of end determination processing. It is a flow chart for explaining the net additional number display processing executed when the bet number is set and one game is started. It is a flow chart for explaining a net additional number display process executed when a medal is awarded. It is a figure for explaining a display mode of an OVER display number, and a display mode of a predetermined effect such as a net additional number display. It is a flow chart for explaining a net additional number display processing during RBB. It is a flow chart for explaining end screen processing for displaying an end screen at the end of AT or bonus. It is a figure for explaining an example of various data update processing. It is a figure for explaining an example of increase and decrease of the total number counter and the number of net increase in the advantageous period. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example when AT ends after the ART starts and before the number of net increase reaches “2000”. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase number reaches “2000” during AT after the ART is started. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase in number reaches “2000” during the bonus controlled by winning the RBB in the AT after the ART is started. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase in number reaches “2000” while the RBB confirmation screen is displayed in AT after the ART is started. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the cumulative number reaches “2370” when the net increase number is displayed in the normal mode after ART is started. The example of a display when the total number reaches "2370", and the example of an end screen are displayed when the number of net additions is displayed in a rainbow manner after ART is started. It is a figure for demonstrating the portable interlocking setting screen displayed on a liquid crystal display in a player menu state, and the screen displayed on the display part of a communication terminal owned by a player. It is a figure for demonstrating the priority etc. of the area|region used for a display among the display areas of a liquid crystal display, and a warning display and each other image display. It is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect regarding a caution display. It is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect regarding a caution display. It is a figure for explaining the display contents of the example of production on a liquid crystal display. It is the figure in order to explain one example of the addition control production control processing in order to control the production in AT among production control processing. 6 is a timing chart for explaining an example when an upper limit is not confirmed and when an upper limit is confirmed. It is a figure for explaining a display example when a background screen in AT is switched from a normal effect to a special background. It is a figure for explaining an example of increase and decrease of the total number counter and the number of net increase in the advantageous period. It is a figure for explaining an example of a special effect. It is a figure for explaining an example of an effect corresponding to a net additional number. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of an end screen. It is a figure for explaining an example of a game screen during cell-phone interlocking. It is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect regarding a caution display during an ending weight period. It is a figure for explaining the display contents of the example of production on a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the display mode of a caution display. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display regarding a caution display. It is a figure for explaining a modification of addition control effect control processing. FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining an example when the upper limit arrival is confirmed and the notified remaining AT game number has not reached the remaining upper limit game number. FIG. It is a figure for explaining the change of the game state in a modification.

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

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

The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked/unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game hall manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed can be visually recognized from the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display portion 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

The variable display section 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display section 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R including a reel 11R and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R. In a state where the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can each stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower stage of the left variable display column 10L, the lower stage of the middle variable display column 10M, and the lower stage of the right variable display column 10R is set as the winning line for the winning determination of the winning combination. There is. The winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of a game (game). Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols, the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29, respectively. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and produce effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

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

The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on during the advantageous period and turned off during the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

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

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

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation related to effect. The operations related to the performance include operations for executing/developing the performance, operations for selecting the performance mode and characters, and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu status and the setting history for displaying the game history and the like. Includes operations for shifting to the state.

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

A lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided below the various operation parts of the front door 5. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R include a light source such as an LED, for example, and produce effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

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

The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shafts thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are composed of, for example, stepping motors.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of, for example, photo interrupters. The position sensors 55L to 55R are arranged such that, when the protrusions of the corresponding reels are detected, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. Is configured.

A main control board 63 and a sub-control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a board case. The board case cannot be contacted with the control board without breaking some members, for example, in order to make it easy to identify the traces when the stored control board is tampered with. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

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

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

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

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

The power switch 50 is a switch that switches whether to supply power to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during the setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for the setting change process, and is a switch that detects an operation for shifting to the setting change process. The switches provided inside the housing 3 including the change process start switch 56 are switches that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the game arcade can operate it.

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

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

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

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the symbol array of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. On each of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are shown by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, etc. However, actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, "R7" is a red "7" design, "G7" is a green "7" design, "BR" is a "BAR" design, "BE" is a "bell" design, and "RP" is a "RP". The pattern of "Replay" is arranged. The plurality of types of designs are not limited to the designs as long as they can be distinguished from other designs, and may be patterns, symbols, numbers, or any other forms. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are composed of pictures having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also composed of pictures having similar appearances, these are collectively referred to as "T".

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

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, reel tapes on which symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as a symbol number... 19→18→17→... 2→1→0→19→18. Can be made.

In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, a specified number (in the present embodiment, “during bonus state”) required to start one game by inserting a medal into the medal slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like. Other than "3" and "during bonus state" is set to "2"), the state in which rotation can be started by setting the bet number is set, and the start switch 19 is operated, whereby the reels 11L to Rotate 11R to variably display the symbols and start one game. In the present embodiment, "3" is set as the prescribed number of game states other than the "bonus state", and "2" is set as the prescribed number of the "bonus state". Note that the specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player according to a symbol combination etc. (display result) when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. As the predetermined privilege, for example, transition of the game state, automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, payout of a predetermined number of medals (or credit addition) for giving a game value, etc. However, it is not limited to these.

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

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

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

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and outputs from a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. A process relating to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. Examples of the error include a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined time or more, a full tank error detected by the full tank sensor 58 that the hopper container 42 is full, and a hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal-out error or the like which has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or longer.

The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the closing sensor 53, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the door sensor 20, the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the adjustment switch 23 shown in FIG. The reset switch 52, the change process start switch 56, the position sensors 55L to 55R, the payout sensor 54, and the full tank sensor 58 are included.

In addition, the main CPU 61 performs processing relating to the progress of the game and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the advantageous period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display device composed of 7-segment LEDs. On the main control board 63, the ratio of staying in the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, the ratio of bonus characters to the total number of payouts, and the advantage period for the total payout of medals A display device is mounted to display the ratio (for example, also referred to as an instruction-included accessory ratio) of the total payout number of the payout number according to the navigation effect (instruction) and the payout number in the bonus state. The advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the instructed accessory ratio, and the like are not limited to those displayed on the display unit mounted on the main control board 63, and are provided separately (for example, payout). It may be displayed on a display device 46 or the like). In this case, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the commanded accessory ratio, and the like on the display when the reset switch 52 is operated, for example.

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

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

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc. are performed, and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub control board 73 are drive-controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps/LEDs, the effect operation unit 81, and the like shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes a display process for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes a display process based on a display control command from the sub control board 73 to display a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. The display control unit can also send a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits a command corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R and various lamps/LEDs, etc. based on a command from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To run.

The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination determination switch 81a, a selection left selection switch 81b, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as an up/down/left/right switch). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation of the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops a predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. Control. Further, the sub CPU 71 can set any one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different effects (characters or backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (during the effect mode selection screen is displayed). In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up, down, left and right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and the administrator menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Display on the device 27. In addition, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and a specific effect that is generated according to the progress of the game (for example, continuous effect continuous over a plurality of games, and operation of a specific button is prompted. When the chance button effect or the like) is not executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a game standby), the determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Make it viewable. In addition, in the player menu screen, in accordance with an operation on the effect operation unit 81, for example, a portable link service for confirming the combination history such as the number of times of winning and the probability of occurrence, and for accumulating the game history of the player (Hereinafter, also referred to as cell-phone linked) can be set.

The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up, down, left, or right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and depending on the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Execute the processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer and operates the decision switch 81a, so that the player menu screen in the player menu state is on the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image. It should be noted that while the player menu screen is being displayed, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily ended.

Further, in the case of continuously executing a specific effect in a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, when the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated. You may not. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally advanced to the next stage by the operation of the decision switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, operate the switch for developing the opportunity button effect while the player menu screen is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from being unintentionally developed.

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

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-play flag set at the time of winning the re-play combination, and the like. Processing for setting is performed. In the bet number setting process, a bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) is enabled in which the operation of the start switch 19 is effectively accepted.

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

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

As the types of winning combinations, a bonus winning combination, a replay winning combination, and a small winning combination are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus state in which the small winning combination has a high winning probability. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role that sets the above-mentioned replay flag when a prize is won. In the bet number setting process, when the re-play flag is set, the player is allowed to set the prescribed number of games (current games) to be started next (from now on) without newly using a player-owned medal (or credit). It is a role to automatically set the corresponding bet number as the bet number for the next game. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (or credits are added).

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

As the re-game combination, combination names “RPC”, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided. In the symbol combination of "RPC", a combination of three "RP" is defined. Also for "RTT1" to "RTT9", the symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combination of "RTT1" to "RTT9" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "T" symbol is stopped on the lower, middle, and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, or the "BR" symbol is on the lower stage of the reel 11L, The "T" symbol stops on the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper stage of the reel 11R, and the "T" symbols are apparently aligned at least partially on the appearance. Further, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are the roles that trigger the control to the advantageous RT, they are also called promotion replay.

As small roles, role names “BEL”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BEL", a combination of three "BE" is defined. Also for "ATA1" to "ATA12" and "CH", the symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are defined. In the gaming state (other than "bonus state") where the prescribed number is set to "3", "BEL" is a prize when the correct pressing order is given, and nine medals are paid out, whereas the prescribed number In the "bonus state" in which is set to "2", 12 medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order. "ATA1" to "ATA12" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failure), and one medal is paid out. For “CH”, one medal is paid out when winning the prize.

In the internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery is carried out for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups formed of predetermined winning combinations among the winning combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, a winning combination group and a combination structure according to the present embodiment will be described.

“Bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are provided as a winning combination group including a bonus combination. “Bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are winning combination groups each including one bonus combination. The winning combination group including the bonus winning combination may include not only the bonus winning combination but also a winning combination group that wins at the same time as other winning combinations (such as CH).

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

As the winning combination group of small roles, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" and "1 sheet combination" are provided. “Left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” include not only “BEL” but also two or more kinds of roles of “ATA1” to “ATA12”, which are combinations different from each other. Is a winning group composed of. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are collectively referred to as "push order bell". The “single winning combination” is a winning combination group composed of “CH”.

Of these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be the target of the lottery are defined for each of the plural types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value that is set.

As the gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "initial RT", "normal RT", "advantageous RT", "RBB internal winning state" in which "RBB" is won, and bonus prize winning A "bonus state" and the like are provided. The "initial RT", "normal RT", and "advantageous RT" are collectively referred to as a normal gaming state.

In the winning combination group including the bonus combination, “bonus 1” and “bonus 2” are targeted for the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. For each winning combination group including a bonus combination, for example, when the setting value is 1, the determination value is set so that the winning probability becomes 1/1000. The determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination is determined differently according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the setting value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/900. The “bonus 1” and the “bonus 2” may be those whose determination values are set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set values.

Next, in the winning combination group including the re-playing combination, the "normal rep" is subject to the lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state", and the winning probability in the "advantageous RT" is 1/1. The determination value is set so that the winning probability in the “normal RT” and the “initial RT” becomes 1/8, and the winning probability in the “RBB internal winning state” becomes 1/3. Further, the “promotion lip” is subject to the lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/20. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning either the normal rip or the promotion rip has a relationship of “normal RT”≦“initial RT”<“RBB internal winning state”<“advantageous RT”. Therefore, the "advantageous RT" in the general gaming state is an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is improved compared to other gaming states.

In the winning combination group including the small winning combination, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to the lottery in the normal gaming state, the "RBB internal winning state", and the "bonus state". The probability of winning one of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is 1/5 in a general game state, and each of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won. The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probabilities are the same. In the "bonus state", the judgment value is set so that all of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are won with a probability of 1/1, and the "left correct answer bell" is determined for each game. Win all of "1" to "right answer bell 4" to win "BEL". The “bonus state” is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the “BEL” is improved compared to the general game state.

The "one-card combination" is a target of the combination lottery in the general game state and the "RBB internal winning state". The common judgment value is set regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning the “single hand” in the general game state is 1/50 of whichever setting value is set. Has been. The winning group is not limited to the types shown in FIG. In addition, the winning combination group having the setting difference and the winning combination group having no setting difference are not limited to the winning combination group described with reference to FIG. 7.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value corresponding to the set value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the part lottery in the current game state is read and the value subtracted from the extraction value (updated extraction value) Determination process is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not smaller than (for example, 0 or more), determination process for the next winning combination group is performed. This cycle is repeated.

When it is determined in the determination process for any winning combination group that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning group is won, and the winning flag of the winning combination included in the winning combination group. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 to end the winning combination lottery. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning group is “judgment value of winning group/65536”. The larger the judgment value read in the winning combination lottery, the more likely it is to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability. On the other hand, when the determination process is performed for all winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the winning combination is not smaller than the predetermined value, "winning" is not won in any winning combination group. Is determined. The probability of being “out” in the present embodiment is set to be about 19% during the advantageous RT, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is set to an extremely low probability (5% or the like). It may be defined.

In the internal lottery process, when it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or when it is determined that the winning combination has not been won in any of the winning combination groups, it is determined that the winning combination lottery ends. , S300 shifts to the advantageous period related processing.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub-control board 73 a win type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the hand lottery. For example, when a "bonus 1" or "bonus 2" is won, a win type command that can specify that one of the "RBBs" is won is output, and when a "normal lip" or "promotion lip" is won If a winning type command that can specify that the player is playing the re-game combination is output, and if any of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won, the push order bell is won. The winning type command that can specify that is output. As a result, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, a process relating to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, in the normal period, it is possible to control in the advantageous period by satisfying a predetermined advantageous period shift condition. The advantageous period includes an advantageous general, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). An advantage is generally a period during which the CZ transition lottery for deciding whether to transition to CZ can be executed. CZ is a period during which the AT transfer lottery can be executed to determine whether or not the AT game can be executed. In addition, in the advantageous general, AT transition lottery may be executed in addition to the CZ transition lottery. In this case, for example, the probability of winning in the AT transition lottery is CZ more than in the advantageous general. May be set to be higher.

The advantageous general and CZ of the advantageous period are periods in which the payout rate during the period does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as non-ball-out period during the advantageous period), while AT is used for AT games. As a result, the advantageous RT (RT1 in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is high) can be maintained, so that it can be said that the payout rate in the AT exceeds 1 (for example, a payout period during the advantageous period). In the advantageous period, the advantage is generally controlled first. Also, in the advantageous general state, it is possible to control the CZ by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. Further, during the CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period in which the AT can control. Further, it can be said that the AT within the advantageous period is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal drawing process, and includes, for example, a condition that is established by winning one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 7. The transition condition to the advantageous period is also established by winning the winning group with a set difference in the winning probability, and is also established by winning the winning group with no setting difference in the winning probability. To do. The condition for shifting to the advantageous period may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly set regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. "The winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly set regardless of the type of state in which it is controlled" means that the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly set in any state described later with reference to FIG. I mean what you have.

Further, each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition established by winning a "single hand" and a condition established by winning a "bonus 1" or "bonus 2". Therefore, for example, when the player wins a “single hand”, a “bonus 1”, or a “bonus 2”, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even during the normal period, by winning the “one hand role”, the “bonus 1” or the “bonus 2”, the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery are won, so that the AT becomes an advantageous period. It can also occur when controlled. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. ..

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are the first condition that is satisfied when the advantageous period counter=1500 indicating that the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit number of games: 1500) is reached, as will be described later, and the bet number in the advantageous period. Is set as 0 as a base point, and the current total number from the base point reaches the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit total number: 2400). The second condition that is satisfied by doing so is included. The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

As conditions for ending the advantageous period, further, the third condition that is satisfied by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to CZ in the general advantage (CZ non-winning), and being transferred to AT during CZ The fourth condition that is satisfied by playing the game a predetermined number of times without playing (AT non-win), the fifth condition that is satisfied when the AT is ended and the AT ends, which will be described later, in the AT. Including. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (generally advantageous, either CZ or AT) are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. The condition for ending the advantageous period is not limited to the one exemplified in this embodiment as long as it includes at least the first condition and the second condition, and may be a condition that can be satisfied by another specific event. Good.

In the advantageous period related processing, during the advantageous period, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition (e.g., winning a predetermined winning combination group), and the advantageous period can end with the end of the current game. It is determined whether or not the situation (for example, the upper limit number of games (1500) or the upper limit cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period is reached by the game this time) is determined, and when the situation can be satisfied, the condition may be satisfied. Perform a production that fuels something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display device 46, the notification display device 60, and the like in such a manner that all the segments blink.

Further, in the advantageous period related processing, during the advantageous period, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, and the situation in which the advantageous period can end with the end of the current game, the main CPU 61 determines A condition-related command that can specify a condition that may be satisfied is output to the sub control board 73. Thus, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, and the conditions for ending the advantageous period will be satisfied. As described above, the advantageous period-related process is a process that is performed depending on whether or not a condition or the like relating to the advantageous period can be established. The process for actually shifting to the advantageous period and the process for determining whether or not the condition for terminating the advantageous period is satisfied and terminating the advantageous period are performed by the advantageous period setting process of S700 described later. Be seen.

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, it is possible to execute the notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display device 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during AT during the advantageous period. For example, when the "right correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L to win "BEL" as will be described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (upper and lower left two on the left side and one lower side on the left side) of the position corresponding to the capital letter “L” of the seven segments is turned on. Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command that can specify the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, an effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control board 73 side. When the advantageous period related process ends, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control process)
In the reel control process of S400, a process of driving and controlling the reel motors 14L to 14R to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R is performed. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and the measurement is started after the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate in the reel control process of the previous game.

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

In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes the excitation pattern of a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R. When the respective reference positions are detected by the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation becomes possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state in which the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch are arranged within a predetermined retractable range. One of the symbols is drawn into the pay line NL to perform reel stop processing for stopping the reel. The retractable range is a range up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged on the winning line NL to the symbols 4 symbols ahead can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

If you have won one of the roles in the role lottery, when you can draw the symbols that make up the winning combination on the winning line within the pullable range, pull the symbol on the winning line. Stop. On the other hand, when none of the winning combinations has been won, the winning symbols that are not winning in any of the winning combinations are drawn into the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination are drawn on the pay line NL within the pullable range, the symbols are drawn on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the pay line NL.

Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, "when one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the pay line within the retractable range. It is something. Here, since the winning lottery is performed for each "winning winning group", the "winning winning role" corresponds in detail to one of the winning hands of the "winning winning group". Will be things.

In the reel stop process, the symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, but the symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the pay line NL. Therefore, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a part where the symbols constituting the winning combination are not present within the retractable range, even if the winning is achieved in the winning combination lottery There is a case where the symbol forming the winning combination cannot be drawn in on the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning prize).

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols forming the “bonus combination” have a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array. For example, only one symbol "R7" forming "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Further, as for the symbol forming "RBB2", there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in at least one reel. For this reason, the "bonus combination" may not be drawn in the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R even if it is won, and there is a possibility that it will be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, reel control is performed to pull in the winning bonus combination within the retractable range, but no winning combination is won. Occurs. As for "RBB1" and "RBB2", if the winning game cannot be won, processing to carry over the winning flag of the bonus combination is performed until the bonus combination is won by controlling the RBB internal winning state. Be seen.

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

Among the small winning combinations, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) that make up “CH” included in the “single winning role” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array, as shown in FIG. To do. Therefore, even if the "single winning combination" is won, there is a possibility that the symbols constituting "CH" cannot be drawn into the pay line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the winning combination is missed. ..

Further, in the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, the winning combination (the result of the winning combination), the operation timing and the pressing order (operation mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R are determined. The object to be preferentially drawn in is predetermined.

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

For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when left first stop (left reel 11L is first stop), "BEL" is prioritized over other winning combinations. It is stipulated to pull in. Since the symbols "BE" forming "BEL" are arranged within the retractable range, the "BEL" is not missed. Therefore, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, when the left first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so as to always win "BEL".

On the other hand, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, when the player is in the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), the player wins more than "BEL" at the same time. It is set to preferentially draw in “ATA1” or “ATA4”. The symbols "R7", "T1", and "T2" constituting "ATA1" and "ATA4" are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There is a place. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols forming "ATA1" and "ATA4" cannot be drawn into the winning line, and even if the "left correct answer bell 1" is won, any winning combination is won. There are cases where you cannot do it.

In addition, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can be always won when the first left stop is made, but "BEL" is obtained when the first or middle stop is right. Also, because the other winning combinations that are simultaneously elected are preferentially drawn in, and the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol array in which there is a portion where the symbols forming the other winning combinations cannot be drawn in, the stop switch Depending on the operation timing, there may be cases where it is not possible to win a prize for any of the roles. Similarly, even when "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can be always won when the first intermediate stop is reached. However, when the left or right first stop is performed, other winning combinations that are simultaneously won are drawn in priority over "BEL", and the symbol arrays of the reels 11L to 11R draw in the symbols that constitute the other winning combination. Since there is a symbol arrangement in which there are places that cannot be played, there may be cases where it is not possible to win any winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. In addition, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can be always won when the right first stop is made, but "BEL" is obtained when the left or middle first stop is made. Also, because the other winning combinations that are simultaneously elected are preferentially drawn in, and the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol array in which there is a portion where the symbols forming the other winning combinations cannot be drawn in, the stop switch Depending on the operation timing, there may be cases where it is not possible to win a prize for any of the roles. In addition, when all of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are won (for example, during the "bonus state"), regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it is always " Reel control is performed so as to win the "BEL".

The pushing order for winning "BEL" when one of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, the information capable of specifying the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

When any one of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, none of the winning roles of "ATA1" to "ATA12" that cannot be operated in the correct answer procedure When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win the prize, when the "left correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" are not won in the "off" symbol combination, the stop line is not stopped. The reel control for pulling the "off" symbol combination onto the pay line is performed. The specific “off” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “normal RT” when stopped on the pay line NL at “initial RT” or “advantageous RT”. Therefore, the specific “off” symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition item (see FIG. 7).

Further, in the reel stop processing when the re-winning combination or the small combination is won in the state where the winning of the bonus combination has been carried over (the RBB internal winning state), the re-playing combination or the small combination is preferentially drawn in over the bonus combination. Is defined as.

In the reel stop process, every time any of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is given. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome determination process of S500.

(Determination process)
In the winning determination process of S500, a process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when a small winning combination is won, the payout process for paying out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or for adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals (including 0) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side. Also, when the replay combination is won, a process for setting the replay flag is executed. In the winning determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence/absence of a prize, the type of the winning combination, etc. is output. As a result, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. In the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

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

The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "normal RT" when the normal transition result is stopped on the pay line NL in "initial RT" or "advantageous RT". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "advantageous RT" when winning the "RTT1" to "RTT9" which are promotion replays in "normal RT".

In addition, the game state setting process can specify the "RBB internal winning state" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB" is won in any of the "initial RT", "normal RT" and "advantageous RT". Set the gaming status flag. In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the "bonus state" when the "RBB" is won. In the game state setting process, the number of payouts in the "bonus state" is counted, and when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, an "initial RT" can be specified to set a game state flag. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” when initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process shifts to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

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

When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the game state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, while the “push order bell” wins with a relatively high probability (1/5), the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the “push order bell” is won. For this reason, the pushing order bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition item is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

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

Even if the player wins "RBB" during the normal RT or the like, he or she cannot win the prize unless a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when the prize cannot be won in the game in which the "RBB" is won, the "RBB internal winning state" is controlled.

When the player wins the "RBB", the "bonus state" is controlled. During the RBB, there is a high probability that all of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" will be won, and as a result, "BEL" can be won regardless of the operation mode, so that the medals are efficiently acquired. it can. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the "initial RT" is controlled.

On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "BEL" is notified when the "push order bell" is won in the "normal RT" and the "advantageous RT". This is notified by the display device 60 and the liquid crystal display device 27. As a result, as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken, the "BEL" can be surely won. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition result, it is possible to prevent falling from the “advantageous RT” to the “normal RT”, and it is advantageous that the ratio of winning/winning the “re-playing role” is kept high. You can play a game in the state. The CZ of the advantageous period ends by notifying the advantageous operation mode when the "push order bell" is won after the game is played a predetermined number of times.

Further, after the RBB won in AT is finished, the number of AT games is carried over, so that the game is again in AT, the advantageous operation mode is notified, and the “favorable RT” is controlled. The period during which the “initial RT” and the “normal RT” are controlled until the “advantageous RT” is controlled after the end of the RBB won during AT is a preparatory stage until the “advantageous RT” is controlled. Therefore, it is also called the preparation period. In addition, in order to be able to shift to "normal RT" when "push order bell" is won in "initial RT" that is controlled after the RBB won in AT is finished, "bell" is won. The advantageous operation mode for the operation is not notified.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous period is controlled based on the fact that the advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period. In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous general flag is set based on the satisfaction of the advantageous period shift condition, and the advantageous general control is performed as shown in FIG. 8B. When performing control in the advantageous general mode, an advantageous general game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled in the advantageous general mode is set. Advantages Generally, the number of games that can be controlled is determined by lottery from the number of games, for example, 0-750. Note that the number of games that can be generally controlled is not limited to those determined based on the number of games, and may be a predetermined number of games. Further, when the advantageous period is controlled, an upper limit value of 1500 is set as an advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games played since the advantageous period was started.

Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined that the CZ transition lottery is won during the advantageous general period, the CZ flag is set and the CZ is controlled. At this time, a CZ game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled in the CZ within the advantageous period is set. The number of games that can be controlled by CZ is determined by lottery from the number of games of 0 to 750, for example. The number of games that can be controlled by the CZ is not limited to those determined from the number of games, and may be a predetermined number. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined that the AT transition lottery is won during the CZ, the AT flag is set and the AT is controlled. At this time, in the advantageous period setting process, the remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled by the AT within the advantageous period is set. The main CPU 61 controls an advantageous period including advantageous general, CZ, and AT based on the values of these counters. The advantageous general game number counter, the CZ game number counter, the remaining AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies whether the present is the advantageous period or the normal period based on the advantageous period counter, and which of the advantageous periods is the state based on the advantageous general flag, the CZ flag, and the AT flag. Specify.

The setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described below with reference to FIG. The sub-control board 73 executes an effect based on a state command for specifying a controlled state and a period as described later. For example, the liquid crystal display 27 or the like may display a background image according to the controlled state or period. Specifically, in the normal period, a background image that reminds us of the daytime is displayed. On the other hand, during the advantageous period of the advantageous period, a background image that reminds us of evening or night may be displayed. Further, the CZ may display a background image corresponding to the battle effect, and the AT may display a background image corresponding to the AT (see FIG. 20, etc.). In this way, the controlled state or period may be specified based on the contents of the effect.

In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when the predetermined advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the game this time, the number of advantageous general games is determined, and the number of advantageous games is set in the advantageous general game number counter. A flag is set to control during the advantageous period (advantageous general of the advantageous period). As a result, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the general control from the normal period to the advantageous period is performed. As described above, when starting the advantageous period, the value of the advantageous period counter is set to 1500, which is the upper limit value of the advantageous period.

In the advantageous period setting process after being controlled to the advantageous period, the advantageous general game number counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is executed, and the value of the advantageous period counter is decremented by 1. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the advantageous general game number counter is subtracted for each game to reach 0 (subtraction method), and the advantageous general end determination is performed. Is not limited to the subtraction method, but is performed by, for example, adding 1 to the advantageous general game number counter for each game, and determining whether or not the count value reaches a predetermined value (the number of advantageous general games) (addition method) May be In addition, the termination determination of each of CZ and AT, which will be described later, similarly illustrates the subtraction method in this embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination determination of each of CZ and AT may be performed by the addition method. .. Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the advantageous period counter is decremented by 1 for each game, and whether or not the advantageous period ends is determined depending on whether or not the count value has reached 0. However, the advantageous period ends. The determination is not limited to the subtraction method, and for example, 1 is added to the advantageous period counter for each game, and it is determined whether the count value reaches the upper limit value (the advantageous period upper limit value 1500) (addition method). Alternatively, the end of the advantageous period may be determined.

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

The CZ transition lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined CZ transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is set so that the CZ transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established CZ transition lottery conditions. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the “single winning combination”, the percentage of 10% is determined as “non-winning” and the percentage of 90% is determined to control the CZ. When controlling to CZ, the number of games that can be controlled to CZ is determined. The number of games that can be controlled by CZ is determined by lottery from the number of games of 0 to 750, for example. The number of games that can be controlled by the CZ is not limited to those determined from the number of games, and may be a predetermined number.

When it is determined to control to CZ, in the advantageous period setting process, after the number of games (for example, 3 times) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, continuous effect) is exhausted, the number of games determined by the CZ transition lottery Is set in the CZ game number counter and the CZ flag is set. The advantageous general game number counter and the advantageous general flag are reset. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, the CZ is controlled within the advantageous period.

The CZ transfer lottery is collectively performed by using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a collective lottery method). For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single hand”, the determination value is set so as to have the distribution ratio described above, and the advantageous period transition lottery is performed depending on which the extracted value belongs to. The advantageous period transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be collectively performed at the time of a role lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the CZ transition lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and for example, when the “one hand” is won in the role lottery, a random number for the CZ transition lottery is separately provided. Alternatively, the random number may be extracted and the CZ transfer lottery may be performed using the random number.

When the advantageous general game number counter is "0" and the determined number of games has been exhausted without being determined to be controlled to CZ by the CZ transition lottery, the CZ non-winning in the advantageous period setting process is indicated. The CZ non-winning notification processing for performing the winning notification is performed. The CZ non-winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “−−”, or outputting a CZ non-winning command capable of specifying the CZ non-winning to the sub-control board 73. In order to display a message such as "sorry!" on the liquid crystal display 27, or to switch from a background image that is generally advantageous (a background of the evening or night) to a background image that corresponds to a normal period (a background of the daytime). Including processing of. This allows the player to be notified of the CZ non-winning. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ.

When the condition of not winning the CZ and ending the advantageous general is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous general flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended and the period shifts to the normal period as shown in FIG. 8B.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the CZ control is performed in the CZ transition lottery during the advantageous general, for example, the CZ winning command that can specify the CZ winning is output to the sub control board 73, and the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Let it run. At the time of winning the CZ, it is controlled to CZ from a predetermined CZ start timing (for example, after 3 games have been digested at which the continuous effect ends). When controlled by CZ, a battle effect or the like is executed subsequent to the predetermined effect.

In the advantageous period setting process in CZ, it is determined whether or not either the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery conditions are satisfied, an AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery conditions and the number of AT games that is a period controlled by the AT. To do. The AT transfer lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined AT transfer lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is set so that the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "single hand" in the CZ, 10% of the time is determined as "non-winning", and 90% of the time is determined to be controlled by the AT. It Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the AT has different advantages (AT winning probability is different).

Similar to the CZ transfer lottery, the AT transfer lottery is performed by the collective lottery method. For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single hand”, the determination value is set so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on which the extracted value belongs to. The AT transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the AT transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and for example, when the "one hand" is won in the role lottery, a random number for the AT transfer lottery is separately provided. It is also possible to extract and perform the AT transfer lottery using the random number.

When the CZ game number counter reaches "0" and the determined number of games has been exhausted without being determined to be controlled by the AT transition lottery, the AT non-winning indicating that the AT is non-winning in the advantageous period setting process. An AT non-winning notification process for notifying is performed. The AT non-winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “−−”, or outputting an AT non-winning command capable of specifying the AT non-winning to the sub-control board 73. In addition, after the battle effect being executed on the liquid crystal display 27 is finished, a process for executing a result notification effect that displays a message such as “sorry!” is included. This allows the player to be notified of the AT non-win. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ. When the condition that AT is not won and the CZ is ended is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the CZ flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended as shown in FIG. 8B to shift to the normal period. If the advantageous period ends without being controlled by the AT even if it is controlled in the advantageous period, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 does not light up, so that the advantageous period is not executed without executing the navigation effect. Even if the game ends, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT is controlled in the AT transition lottery during the CZ, the AT winning notification process for performing the AT winning notification indicating that the AT is controlled is performed and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, (AT game start timing). The AT winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “77”, or outputting an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning to the sub-control board 73 to display a liquid crystal display. It includes a process for executing a result notification effect for displaying a message such as “AT winning” after the battle effect that is being executed in the container 27 is finished. This allows the player to be notified of the AT winning. The AT winning notification is given when the number of CZ games is exhausted. Therefore, it is possible to have an expectation that the AT is won before the CZ game count is exhausted. When the AT winning notification is made, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

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

In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, when "push order bell" is elected, when "one hand" is elected, when "bonus 1" or "bonus 2" is elected, etc.) is satisfied. In addition, an additional lottery is conducted to add to the number of AT games. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the AT flag is erased, the advantageous period including AT is ended, and the normal period is controlled. The condition for ending the advantageous period during AT is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, whether the remaining AT game number counter=0, the advantageous period counter=0, or the maximum number of accumulated numbers in the advantageous period. It is established when the lower limit is the base point (0) and the current cumulative number from the base point exceeds 2400. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied during the AT and the period shifts to the normal period.

In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in, an advantageous general (advantageous general game number counter) of the normal period and the advantageous period. Value), CZ (including the value of the CZ game number counter) in the advantageous period, and AT (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter) in the advantageous period. Output possible status commands. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the next and subsequent states. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process goes to the bet number setting process in S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when determining that an error has occurred, outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

Here, the processing executed during AT among the advantageous period-related processing in S300 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 9 and the like. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the in-AT process executed during AT among the advantageous period related processes. When the AT flag is set, the main CPU 61 executes the during-AT processing of the advantageous period related processing.

At SA01, the value of the advantageous period counter is decremented by 1. As described above, the advantageous period counter is a counter for specifying the upper limit period that can be controlled to the predetermined advantageous period. Although FIG. 9 shows the updating process of the advantageous period counter in the AT in which the AT flag is set, only during the period in which the advantageous period starts and ends, that is, during the AT in which the AT flag is set. However, the value of the advantage period counter for each game may be changed during the advantage in general, during the CZ, during the RBB won during the advantage period, during the period after the end of the RBB until the transition to the “advantageous RT” again. The process for subtracting 1 is executed.

At SA02, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1. The value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1 for each game in the AT for which the AT flag is set, and the "advantageous RT" is again displayed during the RBB won during the advantageous period or after the RBB won during the AT ends. Even if a game is played, it is not updated until it is transferred to. Not limited to the subtraction method as shown in SA01 and SA02, for example, the remaining AT game number counter and the advantageous period counter are incremented by 1 for each game, and the count value is a predetermined value (the number of AT games acquired, It may be performed (addition method) depending on whether or not 1500 has been reached.

In SA03, it is determined whether or not a predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied. When it is not determined that the predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to SA07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied, the additional lottery process is executed in SA04. The additional lottery processing in SA04 is executed when the additional lottery conditions are satisfied, regardless of the value of the advantageous period counter or the value of the remaining AT game number counter updated in SA01 or SA02. For this reason, even if the number of games in which the value of the remaining AT game number counter is equal to or greater than the value of the advantageous period counter is added, it is not necessary to perform a determination process such as whether or not a situation in which a profit cannot be substantially given. When the additional lottery condition is satisfied, the additional lottery process is executed uniformly, so that the processing load can be prevented from increasing.

The additional lottery process is performed with reference to the additional lottery table shown in FIG. The additional lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The add-on lottery table is set so that the add-on lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established add-on lottery condition. As the additional lottery conditions, the push order bell win, the one-card winning combination, and the bonus winning combination are defined.

When the push-up bell win satisfies the additional lottery conditions, the additional non-win is 95%, but the remaining 5% is "10", "20", "50", "100" at the ratio shown in FIG. Is determined as the number of additional games to be added. When the additional lottery condition is satisfied by the one-winning role winning, 30% of the players are non-winning candidates, but of the remaining 70%, any one of "10" to "150" is added in the ratio shown in FIG. Is decided. Further, when the bonus lottery condition is met, the bonus lottery condition is always satisfied, and the bonus game is always won, and any one of "10" to "150" is determined as the bonus game number at the ratio shown in FIG. In this way, since the percentage of winning the additional prize and the percentage of the number of additional games determined by the number of additional games differ depending on the type of the additional lottery conditions that have been established, it is necessary to make the player pay attention to which additional lottery condition is satisfied. You can

The additional lottery is performed collectively using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (collective lottery method). For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is set so as to have a distribution ratio corresponding to the “single winning combination” shown in FIG. 10, and to which the extracted value belongs? Add lottery by. The additional lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the additional lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and, for example, when the "1 piece role" is won in the role lottery, a random number for the additional lottery is separately extracted. Then, the random number may be used for additional lottery.

Returning to FIG. 9, in SA05, it is determined whether or not the player has won the additional prize in the additional lottery. If it is not determined that the player has won the addition, the process proceeds to SA07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has won the additional game, the value of the additional game number determined in the additional lottery is added to the current value of the remaining AT game number counter in SA06. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is increased by the number of additional games. At SA07, an additional game number command capable of specifying the additional AT game number is output and set. In addition, when it is not added, the addition game number command that can specify “0” is output and set.

At SA08, the remaining AT game number command, which is the value of the remaining AT game number counter and can specify the remaining AT game number, is output and set. As a result of the additional lottery processing in SA04, when the number of AT games is increased in SA06, a remaining AT game number command that can specify the number of remaining AT games after addition is output and set. In SA09, the remaining upper limit game number command which is the value of the advantageous period counter and can specify the upper limit number of remaining games up to the upper limit number of the advantageous period is output and set, and the AT processing is ended. By outputting the commands by SA08 and SA09, it is possible to specify the number of remaining AT games in the AT and the number of remaining games up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods on the sub-control board 73 side. On the sub-control board 73 side, a predetermined effect is executed based on a command output from the main control board 63 exemplified by SA07, SA08, and SA09.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, etc., the processing executed during the advantageous period of the advantageous period setting processing of S700 of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the cumulative number counter process for updating the cumulative number counter for specifying the cumulative number among the processes executed during the advantageous period in the advantageous period setting process. Further, FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of an end determination process for determining the end of the advantageous period among the processes executed during the advantageous period in the advantageous period setting process. The main CPU 61 executes the cumulative number counter process in the advantageous period setting process during the advantageous period, and the termination determination process as the subsequent process.

In the cumulative number counter process, first, at SA11, it is determined whether or not one of the re-gaming combinations has been won in the current game (game that has ended this time). When it is determined that the player has won one of the re-gaming combinations, the process proceeds to SA13. When it is determined that the player has not won any of the re-playing combinations, the payout number of medals paid out (or credit added) in the current game is added to the cumulative number counter in SA12. For example, when a small winning combination is won, the payout amount corresponding to the small winning combination is added, and when the small winning combination is not won, the payout amount is "0", and therefore the addition is not updated. As a result, the cumulative number counter is not updated when a small role is not won in this game (including when a re-game role is won or a bonus role is won). The payout amount corresponding to the winning combination is added and updated in the cumulative number counter.

At SA13, it is determined whether or not the player has won any one of the re-game combinations in the previous game (the game immediately before the game that has ended this time). That is, it is determined whether or not the game this time is a game accompanied by a winning of the re-game combination. When it is determined in SA13 that the game was played by winning one of the re-game combinations in the previous game, the process proceeds to SA15. On the other hand, in SA13, none of the re-play roles has been won in the previous game, and it is determined that the current game is a game in which the bet number is set using the player-owned medals (including credits). When it is played, the bet number (inserted number) set for this game is subtracted from the cumulative number counter at SA14. For example, when "3" is set as the bet number using a medal or credit owned by the player and the game is played this time, "3" is subtracted from the value of the cumulative number counter. As a result, when the current game is a game accompanied by a re-game winning combination, the cumulative number counter is not updated, and the bet number is set by the insertion operation (maximum bet switch operation, medal insertion, etc.). When this happens, the bet number is subtracted from the cumulative number counter and updated.

Note that FIG. 11 shows an example in which the addition processing in SA12 or the subtraction processing in SA14 is not performed when the winning of the replay combination is determined in SA11 and SA13. However, without performing SA11 and SA13, for example, when the replay combination is won in SA12 and SA14, addition processing for adding 0 or subtraction processing for subtracting 0 is performed (that is, addition processing or subtraction processing is performed. However, the value of the cumulative number counter is not substantially updated). Even when the addition process in SA12 or the subtraction process in SA14 is not performed, when the addition process of adding 0 or the subtraction process of subtracting 0 is performed when the replay combination is won in SA12 and SA14. Even if there is, determination processing (determination of reaching the upper limit of the cumulative number) in SA22 of FIG. 12 described later is performed.

At SA15, it is determined whether the value of the cumulative number counter is 0 or less. When it is not determined that the value of the cumulative total counter is less than or equal to 0, the value of the cumulative total counter is a positive value, and the cumulative total at the present time during the advantageous period is not the lowest lowest value, so the total cumulative count remains unchanged. The counter processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the cumulative total counter is 0 or less, the value of the cumulative total counter is 0 or a negative value, and the cumulative total at the present time is the lowest value that is the lowest in this advantageous period. , SA16, the cumulative number counter is cleared (set to 0). As a result, zero is cleared each time the cumulative number in the advantageous period reaches the lowest value, and the cumulative number at that point can be used as a starting point to specify the number of medals that have increased from that point from the subsequent cumulative numbers. Note that SA15 is not limited to determining whether or not the value of the cumulative number counter is 0 or less, and determines whether or not the value of the cumulative number counter is less than 0 (negative value). You may do it. At SA17, a cumulative total command capable of specifying the current cumulative total counter value is output and set, and the cumulative total counter processing is terminated. By outputting the cumulative total command, the cumulative total can be specified on the sub-control board 73 side. On the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect based on the specified cumulative number.

Next, the end determination process will be described. In the end determination processing, first, at SA21, it is determined whether or not the value of the advantageous period counter is 0. The value of the advantageous period counter is decremented by 1 each time a game is played in the advantageous period, as described in SA01 of FIG. In SA21, as a result of the subtraction, the value of the advantageous period becomes 0, and it is determined whether or not the upper limit of the advantageous period has been reached in this game, that is, whether or not the first condition of the conditions for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. .. When it is determined in SA21 that the value of the advantageous period counter is 0, it means that the first condition is satisfied, and thus the process proceeds to SA26.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in SA21 that the value of the advantageous period counter is 0, it is determined in SA22 whether the value of the cumulative number counter has reached 2400. The value of the cumulative total counter is updated in the cumulative total counter processing shown in FIG. In SA22, as a result of the update, the value of the cumulative number counter reaches 2400, and whether or not the upper limit of the advantageous period is reached in this game, that is, the second condition of the conditions for ending the advantageous period is satisfied. To judge. The second condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the value of the cumulative total counter exceeds 2400. In this case, in SA21, it is determined whether or not the value of the cumulative total counter>2400. You may do so. When it is determined in SA22 that the value of the cumulative number counter is 2400 or more, it means that the second condition is satisfied, so that the process proceeds to SA26.

If it is not determined in SA22 that the value of the cumulative number counter is 2400 or more, in SA23, it is determined whether or not AT is in the advantageous period. Note that the determination of SA22 is executed, for example, even when SA12 and SA14 of FIG. 11 are not performed, that is, even when YES is determined in SA11 or SA13 of FIG. Therefore, the processing can be made common regardless of the winning of the re-game combination. If it is determined at SA23 that AT is in progress, it is determined at SA24 whether or not the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0. The value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1 each time a game is played in AT, as described in SA02 of FIG. When it is determined in SA24 that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0, it means that the fifth condition is satisfied, and thus the process proceeds to SA26.

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the AT is in AT in SA23, the routine moves to SA25, and out of the conditions for ending the advantage period, the third condition that can be satisfied in the advantage general or the third condition that can be satisfied in the CZ. It is determined whether the condition 4 is satisfied. When it is not determined in SA25 that both the third condition and the fourth condition are satisfied, the condition for ending the advantageous period is not satisfied, and thus the end determination process is ended as it is. Thereby, the control to the advantageous period is continued.

On the other hand, when it is determined in SA25 that either the third condition or the fourth condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to SA26. At SA26, the advantageous period end process for ending the advantageous period is performed, and the end determination process ends. In the advantageous period end processing, various counters (including the advantageous period counter, the total number counter, etc.) and various flags (including the AT flag, CZ flag, etc.) related to the advantageous period are updated according to the progress of the game during the advantageous period. At the same time, the game data used for the progress of the game is initialized. In the advantageous period end process, a command that can specify the game data immediately before initialization is output and set. Thereby, the advantageous period can be ended, and it is possible to prevent the game data in the ended advantageous period from being succeeded to the game control by the main CPU 61 thereafter. Further, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to identify various game data during the advantageous period and reflect them in various effects.

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

(Direction on winning group)
In the effect control process, when a win type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group that has been won in the winning combination lottery is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group. The effect control process is based on the receipt of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of “RBB” is received, the effect of displaying a confirmation screen including “bonus confirmation!” on the liquid crystal display 27, and “ The effect of displaying an image of "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on the winning type command that can specify the "push order bell". As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group that has been won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed. Execute. As a result, when one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure, and "BEL" can be surely won. Also, during the "Advantageous RT" and the AT that is in AT, "BEL" can be won even if any of the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, and therefore the normal shift is made. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "normal RT". The image for which the advantageous operation mode can be specified is also referred to as a navigation effect.

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

In the effect control process, for example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied and the CZ is won in the advantageous general in the advantageous period, the continuous effect is executed as the predetermined effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. When the transition to CZ is performed after the continuous effect is executed, the background screen in the CZ is displayed and the battle effect is executed as a specific effect subsequent to the continuous effect. The battle effect is, for example, an effect performed while the number of CZ games is exhausted. When the number of CZ games has been exhausted, after the battle effect is finished, a result notification effect that suggests the result of whether or not to be transferred to AT is executed according to the result of the AT lottery.

In the effect control process, the background screen of the AT is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 during the AT. On the background screen during AT, the number of remaining AT games and the net increase in the number of ATs are displayed. The remaining AT game number is the value of the remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that AT has been notified that control is possible. Further, the net additional number refers to the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet number from the number of medals actually given in the predetermined net additional number calculation period. The net increase number calculation period is a period from the start of ART under the control of AT and the control of advantageous RT to the end of the advantageous period (including CZ and AT) until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. Say. In the following, a process and a display example related to the net increase display will be described.

(Regarding the net increase in number display)
The effect control processing includes the processing shown in each of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 as the net additional number display processing for displaying the net additional number during AT. FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining the net extra number display processing executed when one game is started with the bet number set (including BET and automatic BET by replay winning combination). FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the net additional number display process executed when a medal is awarded. The sub CPU 71 executes the net increase number display process of FIG. 13 when the bet command is received, and executes the net increase number display process of FIG. 14 when the payout command is received. The net additional number display processing will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

First, in SB01, it is determined whether or not it is in the net increase number calculation period. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a period from the start of ART under the control of AT and the control of advantageous RT until the condition shown in FIG. 8B is satisfied and the advantageous period ends. Once controlled to ART, the net increase number calculation period does not end, for example, by RBB winning or RBB control, and continues until the condition shown in FIG. 8B is satisfied and control is performed in the normal period. Whether or not it is the net increase number calculation period is specified based on a command output from the main CPU 61, for example.

When it is not determined in SB01 that the period is the period for calculating the net extra number, the net extra number display process is terminated without displaying the net extra number. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB01 that the period is the net increase number calculation period, it is determined in SB02 whether or not the player has won any one of the re-game combinations in the previous game (the game immediately before the game that has ended this time). When it is determined in SB02 that the game was played by winning one of the re-game combinations in the previous game, the process proceeds to SB04. On the other hand, in SB02, none of the re-playing roles has been won in the previous game, and it is determined that the current game is a game in which the bet number is set using the player-owned medals (including credits). If so, the bet number (that is, the bet number) is subtracted from the net increase in SB03. The net additional number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 so that it can be updated. The number of bets is specified based on the bet command output from the main CPU 61.

At SB04, it is determined whether the confirmation screen is being displayed or the ending telop is being displayed (the ending telop flag is being set). The confirmation screen is a screen for notifying that either RBB1 or RBB2 has been won, and is a screen for displaying a message such as "confirm bonus!" on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. When the sub CPU 71 receives a win type command capable of specifying that the "RBB" has been won, the sub CPU 71 determines how many times the game is to be played before the final screen is displayed (display timing determination), and the timing is reached. The confirmation screen is displayed when you do.

In addition, the ending telop display means that the cumulative number specified from the cumulative number command reaches a predetermined cumulative number (for example, 2370) that is less than the predetermined number (for example, 30) up to the upper limit of 2400, or the advantageous period counter reaches the upper limit. The fact that the first condition or the second condition of the conditions that will soon end the advantageous period will be satisfied by reaching the numerical value (for example, 5) immediately before (0. Soon to complete the game 1500 times). Is a display for informing. The end telop display displays a message on the liquid crystal display 27 in accordance with a condition that will soon be established. The sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the timing to perform the end telop display based on the command for specifying the value of the cumulative number counter or the advantageous period counter, and displays the end telop when the timing is reached.

When the confirmation screen or the end telop is displayed during AT, the display of the net additional number is temporarily ended. When the confirmation screen is displayed, the display of the number of remaining AT games is temporarily terminated and the subtraction of the number of remaining AT games is also temporarily stopped. After the confirmation screen is displayed, the display of the net increase in number is resumed when controlled by the RBB, and AT is set during the preparation period such as the initial RT and the normal RT until the advantageous RT is controlled after the end of the RBB. Will be updated and displayed. On the other hand, the number of remaining AT games is displayed even during the preparation period after the end of RBB, but is not displayed as a subtraction update. Further, in order that the player can specify that the subtraction update display is not performed, the display portion or the number of the net additional number may be grayed out, or the display such as “HOLD” may be superimposed on the display portion of the net additional number. During the preparation period, compared to when it is an advantageous RT, the probability of winning the re-play combination is low and the number of medals owned by the player decreases, so it is determined that the number of AT games is not subtracted. Because there is. The subtraction display of the remaining AT game number is restarted after the preparation period has elapsed and the advantageous RT (ART) is controlled. The display of the ending telop is ended by clearing the ending telop flag when the advantageous period ends when the cumulative number reaches the upper limit 2400 or the advantageous period counter reaches 0 which is the upper limit. When the display of the end telop is ended, if the RBB started during the advantageous period is continuously controlled, the net additional number in the RBB is continuously displayed.

Returning to FIG. 13, when it is not determined in SB04 that the confirmation screen is being displayed or the end telop is being displayed (when neither is displayed), in SB05, it is currently either AT or RBB. It is determined whether or not. It should be noted that AT includes not only ART but also AT+ preparation state after ART is once started. When it is determined in SB05 that the current AT or bonus is in progress, the net increase display on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increase after subtraction in SB03 in SB06.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SB04 that the confirmation screen is being displayed or the end telop is being displayed, or if it is determined in SB05 that neither AT nor RBB is in progress, the net addition display is hidden in SB07. In other words, the control is performed so that the net additional number is not displayed. As a result, the net additional number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 during the net additional number calculation period, neither the confirmation screen nor the ending telop based on the cumulative number is displayed, and during AT or RBB. ..

Next, the net increase display processing of FIG. 14 will be described. In SB08, it is determined whether or not it is during the net additional number calculation period, and when it is determined that it is not within the net additional number calculation period, the net additional number display process is terminated without displaying the net additional number. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB08 that it is during the net increase number calculation period, it is determined in SB09 whether or not one of the re-gaming combinations has been won in the current game (game that has ended this time). When it is determined that the player has won one of the re-game combinations, the process proceeds to SB11. When it is determined that the player has not won any of the re-play combinations, the payout number is added to the net additional number in SB10. The payout number is specified based on the payout command output from the main CPU 61. The SB03 of FIG. 13 and the SB10 of FIG. 14 calculate the net added number in the net added number calculation period.

At SB11, it is determined whether or not the ending telop flag is set. The ending telop flag is a flag for displaying the ending telop and is set in SB13. When it is determined in SB11 that the ending telop flag is set, the ending telop flag has already been set, so the net increase number display processing ends without determining the cumulative number. On the other hand, if it is not determined in SB11 that the ending telop flag is set, it is determined in SB12 whether the cumulative number has reached 2370. The cumulative number is specified based on the cumulative number command from the main CPU 61. It should be noted that the SB 12 may determine whether or not the total number exceeds 2370 (total number>2370?). The SB 12 makes a determination based on the same numerical value (that is, 2370) regardless of whether the RBB is in the internal winning state in which the RBB is won in the AT or in the RBB. When it is determined at SB12 that the cumulative total has reached 2370, the process proceeds to SB13.

At SB13, an end telop flag for displaying the corresponding end telop is set. As the ending telop when it is determined that the total number has reached 2370, a message such as “Soon to reach the advantageous period upper limit of 2400 sheets” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. It should be noted that the display of the ending telop continues regardless of the cumulative number thereafter (for example, whether or not it has fallen below 2370), and continues until the ending telop flag is cleared at the end of the advantageous period. The display is terminated when it is finished. Even when the ending telop flag is set, the ending telop is not displayed during the RBB because the effect corresponding to the RBB and the net increase in number are displayed. The display mode of the ending telop as the specific effect is not limited to such telop display, and the message may be displayed as subtitles (or scroll display), and the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27 is used. It may be displayed as. In the present embodiment, the ending telop is displayed when the cumulative number is determined to have reached 2370 in SB12.

In SB14, when the end telop is displayed when the cumulative number reaches 2370, the display of the net additional number during the net additional number calculation period is hidden, and the net additional number display processing ends. As a result, during the display of the ending telop when the cumulative number reaches 2370, the control is performed so that the net additional number in the net additional number calculation period is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent 2400 or more, which is the upper limit of the cumulative number, from being displayed as a net additional number (a value obtained by adding the maximum payout number for one game to 2400). It can be said that the process for hiding the net increase in number in the present embodiment is triggered by the fact that the cumulative number has reached 2370 in SB12, and the end telop flag is set in SB13. It can be said that the process is executed when the set telop is set and displayed.

In FIG. 14, the sub CPU 71 determines the cumulative total (SB12), and when it determines that the cumulative total has reached 2370, SB13 and SB14 are performed to display the ending telop and calculate the net additional number. A display control command for instructing the non-display of the net increase in number during the period is output to the liquid crystal display 27, and the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27 displays the end telop based on the display control command. In addition, an example in which the net increase number during the net increase number calculation period is hidden is described. However, for example, the sub CPU 71 outputs only a display control command for instructing the display of the end telop to the liquid crystal display 27 by performing SB13, and the liquid crystal display device is based on the display control command. The display control unit 27 displays the ending telop, and hides the net additional number during the net additional number calculation period in accordance with the display of the ending telop (in accordance with this when the ending telop is determined to be displayed). You may do it.

Returning to SB12, when it is not determined that the total number has reached 2370, the process proceeds to SB15. At SB15, it is determined whether the confirmation screen is being displayed. If it is not determined in SB15 that the confirmation screen is being displayed, it is determined in SB16 whether the current state is AT or RBB. It should be noted that AT includes not only ART but also AT+ preparation state after ART is once started. When it is determined in SB16 that the current AT or RBB is in progress, it is determined in SB17 whether the net additional number has reached the preset OVER display number.

FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the number of OVER displays and the display mode of the OVER display. The OVER display number refers to a value determined stepwise for every 500 sheets, such as 500, 1000, 1500, 2000. During AT or bonus, the next target OVER display number among the OVER display numbers shown in FIG. 15 is set according to the net increase number calculated by SB03 of FIG. 13 and SB10 of FIG. For example, when the number of net additions has not reached 500, "500" is set as the number of over-displays, and when the number of net additions has reached 500 but not 1000, "1000" is set as the number of over-displays. It The OVER display number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75, "500" is set as an initial value, and thereafter, the value of the next stage is set in SB21 described later.

Returning to FIG. 14, if it is not determined in SB17 that the net additional number has reached the set OVER display number, the net additional number display on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net additional number after addition in SB10 in SB22. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB17 that the net increase number has reached the set OVER display number, the corresponding execution flag of OVER display is set in SB18. The OVER display is a display for notifying that the calculated net increase number has reached the set OVER display number. When the execution flag is set, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for executing the OVER display on the liquid crystal display 27. As shown in the display mode column in FIG. 15A, as the display data for the OVER display, the display data in the normal mode (red characters or the like) is stored up to “1500” in the ROM 77. "2000", which is a predetermined base, stores display data in a rainbow mode (rainbow pattern characters, etc.). Therefore, the OVER display up to "1500" is displayed in the normal mode, and the OVER display of "2000" is displayed in the rainbow mode.

At SB19, it is determined whether or not the reached number of OVER displays is "2000". If it is not determined to be "2000", the process proceeds to SB21. On the other hand, if it is determined to be "2000", the rainbow flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 in SB20. The rainbow flag is a flag for displaying a display mode of a predetermined effect such as a net increase in number display with a rainbow pattern. The predetermined effect such as the net increase in number display is displayed in the normal mode (red characters or the like) when the rainbow flag is not set, and is displayed in the rainbow mode (rainbow pattern characters or the like) when the rainbow flag is set. .. The predetermined effect such as the display of the net additional number includes the display of the net additional number and an end screen (also referred to as ending effect) when the AT, the bonus, and the like are finished. As shown in FIG. 15B, the predetermined effect such as the display of the net added number is displayed in the normal mode until the calculated net added number reaches “2000”, and the calculated net added number reaches “2000”. After that, it is displayed in a rainbow manner.

In SB21, the OVER display number in the next stage is set with respect to the currently set OVER display number. For example, when the set OVER display number is "500", "1000" is set as the next stage OVER display number, and when the set OVER display number is "1000", "1500" is next. Is set as the number of OVER displays at the stage. In this way, when it is determined that the calculated net increase number has once reached the set OVER display number, the OVER display number in the next stage is set. For this reason, for example, after the net addition number reaches "500", "500" is once displayed on the OVER display, and the number of medals owned by the player decreases to "500", and then "500" is reached again. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the determination of YES in SB17 and the OVER display of "500" to be performed again.

At SB22, the net increase display on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increase after addition at SB10. The ROM 77 stores display data for the normal mode and display data for the rainbow mode as display data for displaying the net additional number. Therefore, in SB22, when the rainbow flag is not set, the net increase display is updated using the display data for the normal mode, and when the rainbow flag is set, the net increase display is displayed using the display data for the rainbow mode. Update.

On the other hand, when it is determined in SB15 that the confirmation screen is being displayed, or when it is determined in SB16 that neither the AT nor the RBB is being displayed, the net additional number display is already hidden at SB07 in FIG. The net addition number display processing ends without displaying.

13 and 14, the example of calculating and displaying the net increase number during the net increase number calculation period has been described. Next, an example of calculating and displaying the net increase in the RBB will be described. FIG. 16A is a flowchart for explaining the RBB net increase number display process executed when the bet amount is set in the RBB and one game is started, and FIG. 16B is the RBB. 9 is a flow chart for explaining a net additional number display process executed when a medal is awarded inside. When the sub CPU 71 receives the bet command, it executes the RBB net increase number display process of FIG. 16A, and when the payout command is received, the RBB net increase number display process of FIG. 16B.

First, the RBB mid-increased number display processing of FIG. 16A will be described. At SB23, it is determined whether the RBB is in progress. If it is not determined in SB23 that the RBB is in progress, the net increase in RBB net increase display processing is terminated without displaying the net increase in RBB. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB23 that the game is in the RBB, the bet number of the current game (that is, the bet number) is subtracted from the net additional number in the RBB in SB24. The net additional number in the RBB is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 so that it can be updated. In SB25, the display of the net increased number in the RBB on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increased number after the subtraction in SB24, and the RBB in-increased number displaying process is terminated.

Next, the RBB mid-increased number display processing of FIG. 16B will be described. At SB26, it is determined whether the RBB is in progress. When it is not determined in SB26 that the RBB is in progress, the net increase in RBB number display process is terminated without displaying the net increase number in RBB. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB26 that the RBB is in progress, the payout number is added to the net additional number in the RBB in SB27. At SB28, the display of the net increased number in the RBB on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increased number in the SB27 after the addition, and the RBB mid-increased number displaying process is terminated.

The RBBs in the SB 23 and the SB 26 include, for example, not only the RBB controlled when not in AT, but also the BB controlled during the net additional number calculation period and the RBB controlled during the ending telop display. .. Therefore, the net increase in the RBB is displayed together with the net increase in the net increase during the net increase calculation period, and only the net increase in the RBB is displayed during the end telop display. Become. For example, in the RBB during the net additional number calculation period, as will be described later (FIG. 22C, etc.), the net additional number during the net additional number calculation period and the net additional number during the RBB are displayed. In the RBB when the flag is set and the ending telop is displayed, only the net additional number in the RBB is displayed. Note that the ending telop may be displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the effect including the corresponding net increase in the RBB, and during the RBB, for example, in the upper left area of the liquid crystal display 27, which is higher than usual. You may make it display in a small mode. Further, even when the end telop flag is set, the condition that the end telop is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds or while one game is consumed) during the RBB based on the end telop flag As an alternative, the ending telop may be hidden. An example of calculating and displaying a net increase in the number of payouts to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 during the RBB will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be the number of sheets.

Next, processing when the AT or bonus ends and the net additional number calculation period ends will be described. FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining the end screen processing for displaying the end screen at the end of the AT or the bonus.

At SB30, it is determined whether the AT or the bonus has ended. If it is determined that neither the AT nor the bonus has ended, the end screen processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB30 that either the AT or the bonus is over, it is determined in SB31 whether the rainbow flag is set or the end telop flag based on the cumulative number is set. If it is not determined in SB31 that the rainbow flag is also set, and if it is not determined that the end telop flag based on the cumulative number is also set, the game result is displayed in the normal mode as the end screen in SB32. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB31 that the rainbow flag or the ending telop flag based on the cumulative total is set, it is determined in SB33 whether the ending telop flag based on the cumulative total is set. When it is determined that the end telop flag based on the total number is set, the game result is displayed in the mode of the end telop based on the total number as the end screen in SB34 (described later with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25). ). On the other hand, if it is not determined in SB33 that the ending telop flag based on the cumulative number is set, the game result is displayed in a rainbow manner as the ending screen in SB35.

As the game result in the normal mode or the rainbow mode, when the AT ends, the net additional number calculated in the net additional number calculation period and the AT game number controlled by the AT in the net additional number calculation period are displayed. .. Further, when the bonus ends (including a bonus that starts during the advantageous period but ends after the advantageous period ends), the number of medals acquired during the bonus is displayed. Further, as the game result at the time of ending the bonus controlled during AT, the restart of AT is notified after the number of medals obtained during the bonus and the number of net additions calculated in the net number-of-additions calculation period are displayed. ..

On the other hand, as a game result in the mode of displaying the end telop, when the AT is finished, the net additional number calculated in the net additional number calculation period is not displayed, and the AT is controlled in the net additional number calculation period. Only the number of AT games that have been displayed are displayed. Also, in the RBB won or controlled during AT, the game result when the RBB ends after the end telop is displayed does not display the net increase number calculated during the net increase number calculation period, and the RBB does not appear. Only the net increase in number is displayed. That is, the net added number in the RBB alone is displayed without displaying the sum of the net added number in the net added number calculation period and the net added number in the RBB alone.

Next, of the effect control processing, various data update processing for updating various data will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of various data update processing. The various data includes effect data used when deciding the type and content of the effect executed by the sub CPU 71, and game history data used for providing a mobile link service for accumulating the game history of the player. The sub CPU 71 executes various data update processing, for example, each time one game is completed and when an operation for ending the mobile linked service (accumulation of game history) is accepted.

In the various data update processing, first, the effect data is updated according to the progress of the game ended in SB40 (for example, game result). The effect data updated (specified) in various data update processing includes the number of games, which is the number of times the game has been executed, the number of winnings for each winning combination shown in FIG. 6, the winning probability (or winning probability), etc. , RBB winning probability and the number of net additions in RBB. Further, during the advantageous period, the number of ATs, which is the total number of times controlled by the AT, the number of AT games, which is the number of times the game is consumed at the AT, the total number during the advantageous period specified from the total number command, and the number of games It includes the number of stories in the story executed according to the progress, the number of consecutive chans controlled by the AT again from the end of the previous AT until the game is exhausted 100 times. The effect data includes not only the data updated in SB40 but also the net additional number, the OVER display number, the rainbow flag, the end telop flag, etc., which are updated (specified) in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG.

At SB41, it is determined whether or not the mobile communication is being performed. Mobile interlocking is a mode started by entering a password issued by the management server. The password is stored in the management server by transmitting login information for identifying the player to the management server using a communication terminal (mobile phone, smartphone, etc.) owned by the player. It is issued according to the game history of and is displayed on the communication terminal owned by the player. In the slot machine 1, by inputting the password on the mobile-interlocking setting screen described later, the mobile-interlocking start condition is satisfied, and the game history of the player stored in the management server is updated according to the progress of the game. It will be possible.

If it is not determined in SB41 that the mobile communication is being performed, the process proceeds to SB45. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB41 that the mobile communication is being performed, in SB42, the mobile history game history data for mobile communication is updated according to the game result of the finished game, and the process proceeds to SB43. The game history data for cell-phone linkage includes, in addition to the above-mentioned various effect data, a character and a costume set by the player, a type of the accomplished mission, and the like.

At SB43, it is determined whether or not the cell-phone interlocking has ended. The cell-phone interlocking is terminated, for example, by accepting an operation for selecting termination of cell-phone interlocking on the cell-phone interlocking setting screen during cell-phone interlocking. When it is not determined in SB43 that the cell-phone interlocking has ended, the process proceeds to SB45. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB43 that the cell-phone interlocking has ended, the process proceeds to SB44, in which the two-dimensional code for identifying the game history is generated based on the cell-interlocking game history data updated in SB42, and the liquid crystal is generated. Along with displaying on the display 27, the game history data for mobile communication is initialized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game history data from being carried over after the two-dimensional code is generated and displayed.

At SB45, it is determined whether or not the advantageous period has ended, regardless of whether or not the mobile communication is being performed. When it is not determined that the advantageous period has ended, the process proceeds to SB47. On the other hand, when it is determined that the advantageous period has ended, the process proceeds to SB46, and the effect data (hereinafter, also referred to as the number-related effect data) having a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period is generated. It is initialized. Specifically, among the effect data updated in the SB 40 during the advantageous period, the cumulative number during the advantageous period, the net additional number updated (specified) in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG. 17, the OVER display number, The rainbow flag and the end telop flag are initialized. This makes it possible to prevent the effect data concerning the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period from being carried over. Further, 0 is set as the net increase number and “500” is set as the OVER display number. As a result, it is possible to prepare for the display when the next AT control is started and the net additional number calculation period is started.

Among the effect data, the effect data that is not directly related to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as the number-unrelated effect data) can be used even after the advantageous period ends. You can take over. The number-unrelated effect data includes, for example, the number of games, a combination history, the winning probability of RBB, the number of ATs, the number of AT games, the number of stories, the number of consecutive chantings, and the number of net additions during RBB. The effect data taken over after the advantageous period ends is used when determining the type and content of the effect to be executed during the next advantageous period. It should be noted that the game history data for mobile communication is not initialized by the end of the advantageous period. As a result, with regard to the game history data for cell-phone interlocking, even if the data has a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period, it is carried over to the two-dimensional code at the end of cell-phone interlocking. , And can be displayed on the player's communication terminal or the like.

In SB47, it is determined whether or not the game has been played 100 times without newly winning the AT after the previous advantageous period ends, regardless of whether or not the mobile communication is in progress. When it is not determined that the game has been exhausted 100 times without newly winning the AT since the end of the previous advantageous period, the various data update processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game has been played 100 times without newly winning the AT after the previous advantageous period ends, the process proceeds to SB48, and the number-of-sheets-related effect data in the previous advantageous period is initialized. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the type and content of the effect to be executed are determined based on the effect data inherited from the end of the previous advantageous period until the so-called continuous change. However, the game history data for mobile interlocking (memory area for storing the game history data) that is updated during mobile interlocking is not initialized in SB48. In addition, in SB47, the example of determining whether or not the game has been exhausted 100 times without newly winning the AT has been described since the end of the previous advantageous period, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the requirement, for example, it may be determined whether or not the game has been exhausted 100 times without newly shifting to the next advantageous period after the last advantageous period ends.

As shown by SA21, SA22, and SA15 in FIG. 12, at least when the first condition is satisfied by digesting the game 1500 times in the advantageous period, and based on the lowest value of the cumulative number in the advantageous period as the base point. When the second condition is satisfied due to the cumulative number of 2 reaching 2,400, the advantageous period ends even if the number of remaining AT games is present. Further, as shown by SB12 to SB14 in FIG. 14, when the first condition and the second condition are soon satisfied, the corresponding ending telop is displayed. This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of an increase/decrease in the cumulative number counter and the net increase in the number of advantageous periods. In FIG. 19, the vertical axis represents the type of the controlled period, the cumulative number counter, the presence/absence of the ending telop, the net additional number, and a slump graph in which the net additional number is graphed from the top, and the horizontal axis represents The progress of time (game digestion) is shown from left to right. In FIG. 19, the normal period is controlled to the advantageous period (referred to as the first advantageous period in FIG. 19), and when the second condition is soon satisfied in the first advantageous period, the player wins the RBB1. After being controlled by the RBB, the second condition is satisfied during the RBB, and the first advantageous period is ended, when the predetermined period elapses in the normal period, the advantageous period is called again (referred to as a second advantageous period in FIG. 19). It is shown as an example.

First, when the normal period is controlled to the advantageous period (first advantageous period), as shown in SA01 of FIG. 9 and SA12 and SA14 of FIG. 11, the advantageous period counter and the total number counter according to the progress of the game. The value of is updated. In the first advantageous period of FIG. 19, an example in which the AT is controlled as well as the control during the advantageous period is shown. When controlled to AT (net increase number calculation period), as shown in SB03 of FIG. 13 and SB10 of FIG. 14, the net increase number is updated according to the progress of the game. During the AT, for example, the navigation effect is executed when the push-order bell is won, so that the value of the cumulative number counter increases and the net additional number also increases as shown in the slump graph. Further, during AT, as shown in SB06 of FIG. 13 and SB22 of FIG. 14, the net additional number is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

After that, if the value of the cumulative number counter reaches 2370 before the number of games in the advantageous period reaches the upper limit value (1500) according to the progress of the game, as shown in SB13 and SB14 of FIG. 14, the cumulative number counter is shown. The end telop flag corresponding to reaching the upper limit of is set, the corresponding end telop is displayed, and the net increase in number since the AT control is hidden. That is, when the timing at which the second condition is soon reached is reached, it is possible to notify that fact by displaying the ending telop, and it is possible to reliably prevent the numerical value exceeding 2400 from being displayed as the net additional number. You can The ending telop is displayed until the first advantageous period ends when the upper limit of the cumulative number counter is reached.

FIG. 19 shows a case where the player wins the RBB1 and is controlled by the RBB during the AT when the timing when the second condition is soon satisfied. The RBB associated with the RBB1 winning is continued until 200 coins are paid out, as shown in FIG. Therefore, even after the first advantageous period ends due to the reaching of the upper limit of the cumulative number counter, the actual net additional number increases by being controlled by the RBB. Specifically, in the AT when the timing at which the second condition is soon satisfied is reached, for example, when the player wins RBB1 and is controlled by RBB, as shown in FIG. Even after the arrival and the advantageous period ends, the actual net additional number may exceed the value obtained by adding 2400 to the maximum payout number of one game.

However, as described above, the net additional number is hidden when the timing when the second condition is soon reached is reached. When the value of the cumulative number counter reaches 2400 and the second condition is satisfied and the advantageous period ends, the game data during the advantageous period is initialized in SA15 of FIG. In SB46, the number-related effect data for the advantageous period is initialized. Therefore, even when the actual net extra number exceeds the value obtained by adding the maximum payout number of one game to 2400, it is possible to reliably prevent the numerical value exceeding 2400 from being displayed as the net extra number. be able to. It should be noted that, during the RBB that is won and controlled in the RBB in the AT when the timing at which the second condition is soon satisfied is reached, as shown in the net increase number display column of FIG. Instead, only the net number of sheets increased in the RBB after the start of the RBB is displayed. Further, in the end screen displayed when the RBB ends, not the actual net extra number from the AT, but only the net extra number in the RBB after the start of the RBB.

By the end of the controlled RBB just before the end of the first advantageous period, the normal period has already been reached. In FIG. 19, by controlling the game a predetermined number of times during the normal period after the end of RBB, it is controlled again in the advantageous period (referred to as the second advantageous period in FIG. 19). In the second advantageous period, an example in which the AT is controlled after the advantageous general and CZ are controlled for a predetermined period is shown. When controlled during the advantageous period, as described above, the values of the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are newly updated according to the progress of the game. Even if controlled during the advantageous period, the navigation effect is not executed during the advantageous general or during CZ, so the cumulative number counter becomes 0 or a negative value, and "0" is set as shown at SA16 in FIG. Further, as shown in the slump graph, the net increase in number also decreases during the advantageous general or CZ as in the normal period.

In the second advantageous period of FIG. 19, it is assumed that the AT is controlled after the advantageous general and CZ have passed. When controlled by the AT, the net additional number is updated and displayed. During AT, the navigation effect is executed when the push-order bell is won and the net additional number increases, so the value of the cumulative number counter and the net additional number increase. Then, when the value of the cumulative number counter reaches 2370 by the time the number of games in the advantageous period reaches the upper limit value according to the progress of the game, the corresponding ending telop is displayed as in the first advantageous period. , The net number of sheets increased after being controlled by the AT is hidden. That is, when the timing at which the second condition is soon reached is reached, it is possible to notify that fact by displaying the ending telop, and it is possible to reliably prevent the numerical value exceeding 2400 from being displayed as the net additional number. You can The ending telop is displayed until the second advantageous period ends when the upper limit of the cumulative number counter is reached.

When the value of the cumulative number counter reaches 2400 and the second condition is satisfied and the second advantageous period ends, the game data during the second advantageous period is initialized and the second advantageous period is ended. The number-related production data during the period is initialized. Further, after the second advantageous period ends, the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won because the normal period is controlled. Therefore, the net additional number does not continuously increase as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 19, but decreases as the game progresses as shown by the solid line.

Next, a display example on the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. First, with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22, a display example of the number of net additions and the like on the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. FIG. 20 shows a display example when the AT ends after the ART starts and before the number of net increase reaches “2000”. 20A and 20B are display examples when ART is started. When the ART is started by controlling the advantageous RT by the promotion replay winning, as shown in FIG. 20(a), an image as if the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed in the background and "AT rush!" A message is displayed, and then the background image for AT is switched as shown in FIG. After that, the net increase number calculation period starts, and the calculation of the net increase number is started in SB03 of FIG. 13 and SB10 of FIG.

As the background image for AT, for example, two characters are displayed in the center of the screen, the number of remaining AT games (LAST: 100G) is displayed in the upper left of the display area, and the net increase in the AT is displayed in the upper right of the display area. The number of sheets (TOTAL:0) is displayed. Further, when it is a winning situation in which the advantageous operation mode is notified, the advantageous operation mode indicated by a circled numeral image in FIG. 20B is notified.

FIG. 20C shows a display example when a BE (hereinafter, also referred to as a bell) prize is won in the game shown in FIG. 20B. When a bell is won, a message such as "Bell GET!" is displayed in the center of the screen, and the net increase in number is added to "9" along with the addition of nine medals.

FIG. 20D is a display example immediately before the net increase in number reaches “500”. The net addition number at the upper right of the display area is displayed as “493”, and the advantageous operation mode is notified by the push-order bell winning. FIG. 20E is an example of a display when the net winning number reaches "500" by winning the bell in the game shown in FIG. 20D. Since 9 medals are paid out due to the bell winning, the net additional number is displayed in addition to “502”. When the number of "500" OVER displays has been reached, a message "500 OVER!" is displayed as the "500" OVER display on SB18 of FIG. 20E' and 20E' show examples of OVER display (normal mode) of "1000" and "1500", respectively.

20F is a display example when the next game (game) after the game shown in FIG. 20E is started. When a new game is started, the remaining AT game number is subtracted and displayed at "35G", and since the bet number is set to "3", the net additional number is subtracted and displayed at "499".

FIG. 20(g) is a display example when a medal is given after the game of FIG. 20(f) and the net additional number reaches "500" again. As indicated by SB17 and SB21 in FIG. 14, once the net increase number reaches the set OVER display number, the OVER display number in the next stage is set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20( g ), it is possible to prevent the OVER display of “500” from being performed again even if “500” is reached again.

FIG. 20H is a display example of an end screen when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 and AT ends. As the end screen, an image in which the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed in the background, and a message such as “Result AT number of games: 300 TOTAL: 594” is displayed in a normal mode as a game result (see FIG. 17). SB32). When AT ends, the advantageous period ends, and as a result, the net additional number calculation period also ends.

Further, in the slot machine 1, when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied, a caution display is displayed in order to prevent the player from being overly absorbed in the game by calling attention to the game excessively. As shown in FIG. 20(h), at least a predetermined time elapses in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27 in a message such as "Be careful not to get caught!" Is displayed until. The predetermined notification condition is a condition that is satisfied according to the progress of the game. The sub CPU 71 determines, for example, on the basis of a state command from the main control board 63, that the notification condition is satisfied when a state advantageous to the player such as AT or RBB ends, and displays a caution display on the liquid crystal display 27. .. The caution display will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 to 34.

FIG. 21 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the net increase in number reaches “2000” during AT after the ART is started. FIG. 21A is a display example immediately before the net increase in number reaches “2000”. The net addition number on the upper right of the display area is displayed as “1993”, and the advantageous operation mode is notified by the push order bell winning.

FIG. 21B is an example of a display when the player wins the bell in the game shown in FIG. 21A and the net added number reaches “2000”. When the net addition number reaches "2000", the execution flag of the OVER display (rainbow mode) of "2000" is set in SB18 of FIG. 14 and the rainbow flag is set in SB20. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21B, the net additional number and the OVER display of "2000" are displayed in a rainbow manner. In the following, gradations in the drawings indicate that they are displayed in a rainbow pattern.

21C is a display example when the next game (game) after the game in FIG. 21B is started. When a new game is started, the number of remaining AT games is subtracted and displayed at "34G", and since the bet number is set to "3", the net additional number is subtracted and displayed at "1999". As shown in FIG. 21C, after the display of the net additional number is once displayed in the rainbow mode, the display in the rainbow mode is maintained even if the net additional number is less than “2000”.

FIG. 21D is a display example when a medal is given after the game in FIG. 21C and the net additional number reaches “2000” again. In FIG. 21D, a message such as “bell GET!” (hereinafter, also referred to as an acquisition message) is displayed without the OVER display. As described above, when the net increase number reaches "2000" for the first time, the OVER display number of the next stage is already set, so that the OVER display of "2000" is displayed again as shown in FIG. 21(d). It can be prevented from being performed.

FIG. 21E is a display example of the end screen when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 and the AT ends. As the end screen, an image in which the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed in the background as in the case of FIG. 20(h), while a message such as "Result AT game number: 1075 TOTAL: 2145 sheets" is displayed as a game result together with a caution display. Is displayed in a rainbow manner (see SB35 in FIG. 17).

FIG. 21(e') shows the end screen when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 and the AT ends when the net increase in number is less than "2000" in the game after the net increase in number reaches "2000". It is a display example. Even in this case, since the rainbow flag is set, the game result is displayed in the rainbow mode as shown in FIG. 21(e') (see SB35 in FIG. 17).

FIG. 22 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the net additional number reaches “2000” during the bonus controlled by winning the RBB (RBB1 in FIG. 22) in the AT after the ART is started. Is shown. FIG. 22A is a display example immediately before the net increase in number reaches “2000”. The net addition number on the upper right of the display area is displayed as "1990". In addition, in FIG. 22A, an expectation effect (scroll display of a message such as "super chance!") is performed in the lower part of the display area so as to have an expectation for bonus winning. The expectation effect can be executed with a predetermined probability even when the bonus is not won.

FIG. 22B is a display example of the confirmation screen. The sub CPU 71 switches the background image to the background image for the confirmation screen when the display timing determined after the bonus winning is reached. As a background image for the confirmation screen, for example, one character is displayed in the center of the screen, and "bonus is confirmed!" and "Aim for 7! 777" (note that in FIG. 22B, when RBB1 is won). A message such as the red “7” pattern is displayed) is displayed. As indicated by SB04 and SB07 in FIG. 13, the net increase display is not displayed during the confirmation screen display, but the net increase calculation is continued because it is the net increase calculation period.

When the winning of the winning RBB1 is started and the bonus is started, the background image for the bonus is switched. As the bonus background image, for example, one character is displayed in the center of the screen, and the net additional number and the remaining payout number (for example, remaining number: 200) until the bonus ends are displayed in the upper right of the display area. It FIG. 22C is a display example when a small winning combination is won for the first time after the start of the bonus and a medal payout occurs. When a bell win occurs during a bonus in which the prescribed number of bets is “2”, 12 medals are paid out. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22(c), a message such as "12 GET!" is displayed in the center of the display area, the net increase is displayed in addition (TOTAL: 1992), and the remaining payout is displayed in subtraction. (Remaining number of sheets: 188). Note that FIG. 22C shows an example in which the remaining payout number is displayed in the RBB, but the present invention is not limited to this as described above, and may be, for example, a net increase number or a paid out number. ..

FIG. 22D is a display example when the net is increased to "2000" by winning the bell during the bonus. When the net additional number reaches "2000" during the bonus, the net additional number and the "2000" OVER display are displayed in a rainbow manner, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 22E is a display example of an end screen when the bonus is ended because the number of payouts exceeds 200. As the ending screen at the end of the bonus generated during AT, as shown in FIG. 22E, an image in which the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed in the background and is calculated during the net increase number calculation period. The net additional number (TOTAL: 2169) and the net additional number during bonus (during bonus: 170) are displayed in a rainbow mode. After that, the AT is restarted by displaying a message such as "bonus complete AT re-entry!" informing the restart of the AT in a rainbow manner.

FIG. 22F is a display example when the background image for bonus is switched to the background image for AT again. After switching to the background image for AT, as shown in FIG. 22(f), the net additional number is displayed in the rainbow mode, and the number of remaining AT games immediately before the confirmation screen is displayed is displayed. The number of remaining AT games to be displayed when the bonus won during AT ends and AT is restarted is not limited to the number of remaining AT games immediately before the confirmation screen is displayed. It may be the number of games obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of remaining AT games. Specifically, for example, even if the bonus AT is won in a game in which the remaining AT game number is “340” and the remaining AT game number on the display is subtracted until the confirmation screen is displayed, after the bonus ends. When the AT restarts, the number of remaining AT games may be displayed from "339".

After that, both the OVER display and the end screen until the end of the advantageous period are displayed in the rainbow mode. After the bonus ends, the initial RT is set even during AT, and the preparation period is started. During the preparation period, the remaining AT game number is not subtracted, and the subtraction display is restarted after the advantageous RT is controlled.

FIG. 23 shows a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase in number reaches “2000” while the RBB confirmation screen is displayed during AT after the ART is started. FIG. 23A is a display example at the time of winning the RBB immediately before the net increase in number reaches “2000”. The net addition number on the upper right of the display area is displayed as "1990". In addition, in FIG. 23A, the anticipation effect is executed in the lower part of the display area.

FIG. 23B is a display example when the display timing determined after the bonus winning is reached and the background image for the confirmation screen is switched to. FIG. 23C is a display example when the bell is won and the number of net additions reaches “2000” in the confirmation screen display. Even when the number of net additions reaches OVER display number such as "2000" while the confirmation screen is displayed, it is determined as NO in SB16 of FIG. 14 and the processing of SB17 and thereafter is not performed. Therefore, the message "Bell GET!" is displayed without the OVER display.

FIG. 23D is a display example when the winning RBB is won and the bonus start is notified after the net addition number reaches “2000” during the confirmation screen display. While switching to the background image for bonus, a message such as "Start bonus!" is displayed. It should be noted that, although the net number of sheets to be increased at the upper right of the display area exceeds "2000", since the rainbow flag is not set yet, it is displayed in the normal mode.

FIG. 23E shows a display example when the small winning combination is won for the first time during the bonus. The net additional number is “2017” because twelve medals have been paid out after the bet number “2” is set from the state of FIG. 23D. As a result, YES is determined in SB16 of FIG. 14, the execution flag of OVER display of "2000" is set in SB18, and the rainbow flag is set in SB20. As a result, as shown in FIG. 23(e), the net additional number and the “2000” OVER display are displayed in a rainbow manner. In this way, when the number of OVER displays or “2000” is reached during the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, the OVER display is executed at that time as well, without setting the rainbow flag. When the medals are paid out, the OVER display is executed, and the rainbow flag is set and the rainbow display is performed.

FIG. 24 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the cumulative number reaches “2370” when the net additional number is displayed in the normal mode after ART is started. Note that, in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 described later, the right side of the display screen example of the liquid crystal display 27 shows the values of the net increase number and the cumulative number counter when the display screen is displayed. FIG. 24A is a display example immediately before the cumulative number reaches “2370”. The net addition number on the upper right of the display area is displayed as "1593", and the advantageous operation mode is notified by the push order bell winning.

FIG. 24(b) is a display example when the total number of coins reaches “2370” after winning the bell in the game shown in FIG. 24(a). When the cumulative total reaches “2370” (in FIG. 24B, the case where it reaches “2372” is illustrated), the end telop corresponding to the cumulative total reaching in SB13 of FIG. The flag is set and the net additional number is set to non-display in SB14. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24(b), a message such as "Soon to reach the advantageous period upper limit of 2400 sheets" is displayed as the ending telop at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27, and the net number of added sheets is increased. Will be hidden. Further, at the timing when the ending telop display is displayed or when the ending telop is being displayed, as shown in FIG. 24B, an acquisition message such as “Bell GET!” accompanying the bell winning is not displayed. .. It should be noted that an acquisition message such as "Bell GET!" associated with the bell winning may be displayed when the end telop is displayed or when the end telop is being displayed. In this case, the ending telop may be displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the acquisition message. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the ending telop than the acquisition message.

FIG. 24C is a display example when the next game (game) after the game in FIG. 24B is started. When a new game is started, the number of remaining AT games is subtracted and displayed to "34G", and since the bet number is set to "3", the cumulative number is "2369", which is less than "2370". However, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the cumulative total reaches "2370", even if the cumulative total becomes less than "2370" in accordance with the progress of the game thereafter, the end telop is displayed and The net increase is not displayed.

Further, during the display of the ending telop, YES is determined in SB12 of FIG. Therefore, for example, even when the number of net additions reaches the set number of OVER display, the OVER display is not performed. Even when the net added number reaches "2000", the process does not proceed to SB20 in FIG. 14 and the rainbow flag is not set, so that the net added number is not displayed in the rainbow rainbow mode. In addition, the end telop display is maintained even when the RBB is won and the confirmation screen is displayed during AT, or the RBB is won and the RBB is controlled.

FIG. 24D is a display example of an end screen when medals are awarded after the game in FIG. 24C and the cumulative number reaches the upper limit “2400” and the AT ends. As the end screen, an image in which the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed in the background as in the case of FIG. 20(h), while a message such as "Result AT game number: 815" is displayed as the game result together with the caution display. After that, the normal period starts. Thus, in the game result after the ending telop is displayed, the net additional number is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the numerical value exceeding the upper limit “2400” of the accumulated number (the value obtained by adding the maximum payout number of one game to 2400) from being displayed as the net additional number.

Further, as indicated by SB46 in FIG. 18, when the advantageous period ends, the number-related effect data during the advantageous period is initialized. Therefore, after the advantageous period ends, it is possible to prevent the production from being executed based on the number-of-sheets-related production data during the advantageous period. For example, the effect data to be initialized includes the net additional number updated (specified) in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG. Therefore, during the advantageous period to be controlled next, for example, it is possible to prevent displaying the net additional number in consideration of the net additional number in the finished advantageous period, and as a result, even during the next advantageous period to be controlled. It is possible to prevent a numerical value exceeding the upper limit “2400” of the cumulative number from being displayed as the net additional number.

On the other hand, even when the advantageous period ends, the number-unrelated effect data before the advantageous period is carried over thereafter as indicated by SB46 in FIG. As described above, the number-unrelated performance data before the advantageous period includes the number of games, the role history, the bonus winning probability, the number of ATs, the number of AT games, the number of stories, the number of consecutive chans, and the number of net additions in the RBB. Be done. Regarding these effect data, as shown by SB47 and SB48 in FIG. 18, the game is carried over until the game is exhausted 100 times without AT win after the advantageous period ends, and the game is started after the advantageous period ends. When the player wins the AT by being controlled in the next advantageous period by the time it is exhausted 100 times, it is possible to determine the type and content of the effect to be executed based on the effect data in the previous advantageous period in the AT. The sub CPU 71 specifies that the AT is controlled again by 100 times when the effect data of the previous advantageous period remains when the AT is controlled, and indicates, for example, that the AT is continuous. Display the image to be notified.

FIG. 24(e) is a display example in the AT when the AT is controlled by the time the game is exhausted 100 times after the advantageous period ends. As shown in FIG. 24(e), a background image corresponding to the AT is displayed, the net added number is newly updated and displayed from "0", and an image of a star mark is displayed on the left side of the net added number display. .. The star mark is an example of an effect for notifying that the AT is controlled again and the player is in continuous churn by the time it is exhausted 100 times. Two star marks are displayed in the second consecutive chunk. This makes it possible to specify that the current AT is the second consecutive chunk. After that, each time the consecutive chan is overlapped, the number of consecutive chan in the effect data is updated, and the number of star marks is increased by one and displayed.

FIG. 24(e') is a display example during the controlled AT after the game has been exhausted 100 times without winning the AT after the advantageous period ends. When the game is played 100 times without winning the AT after the advantageous period ends, as shown by SB47 and SB48 in FIG. 18, the number-unrelated effect data before the previous advantageous period is also initialized. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24(e'), an image similar to the background image shown in FIG. 24(a) or the like is displayed, and images such as star marks are not displayed.

FIG. 25 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the cumulative number has reached “2370” when the net additional number has been displayed in the rainbow mode since the ART was started. During AT, an effect having a predetermined storyline is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Although this point is not described, the same applies to display screens in other ATs. For example, the story starts from the effect corresponding to the first episode, and thereafter, every time the game is exhausted 100 times during AT, the effect is updated to the effect corresponding to the next number of stories. Therefore, when the number of AT games exceeds "1100", for example, the effect corresponding to the twelfth episode is started. FIG. 25A is a display example immediately before the cumulative total reaches “2370”. The net addition number at the upper right of the display area is displayed as "2193" in the rainbow mode, and the advantageous operation mode is notified by the push order bell winning. In FIG. 25A, it is assumed that the number of AT games exceeds “1100”. Therefore, “12th episode” is displayed in the lower right area of the liquid crystal display 27, indicating that the story effect corresponding to the 12th episode is being executed. Each time the story progresses, the story number of the story in the effect data is updated.

FIG. 25(b) is a display example when the total number reaches “2370” after winning the bell in the game shown in FIG. 25(a). In the case where the net additional number is displayed in the rainbow mode, when the cumulative number reaches "2370" (in FIG. 25(b), the case where it reaches "2372" is illustrated) is shown in FIG. As shown, in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27, the ending telop is displayed in a rainbow manner and the net additional number is hidden. In addition, since the ending telop is displayed, the number of stories is also hidden.

FIG. 25C is a display example when the next game is started. When a new game is started, the number of remaining AT games is subtracted and displayed to "34G", and since the bet number is set to "3", the cumulative number is "2369", which is less than "2370". However, as shown in FIG. 25C, after the cumulative total reaches "2370", even if the cumulative total becomes less than "2370" in accordance with the progress of the game thereafter, the end telop is displayed and The net increase is not displayed.

FIG. 25(d) is a display example of an end screen when medals are given after the game in FIG. 25(c) and the total number reaches the upper limit of “2400” and AT ends. As the end screen, an image like the shutter of the camera is displayed in the background, while a message such as "Result AT game number: 1105" is displayed in the rainbow mode as a game result along with the caution display, and then in the normal period. Transition. In this way, the net additional number is not displayed even in the game result after the ending telop is displayed in the rainbow mode.

FIG. 25(e) is a display example in the AT when the AT is controlled by the time the game is exhausted 100 times after the advantageous period ends. In FIG. 25E, a case will be described in which an image corresponding to the number of talks of the effect executed during the previous advantageous period is displayed. As shown in FIG. 25(e), the background image corresponding to the AT is displayed, and the net additional number is newly updated and displayed from "0", and the star mark image is displayed on the left side of the net additional number display. 24 (similar to FIG. 24), a number-of-speaks image for specifying how many stories have been reached in the previous advantageous period, such as “12th talk has arrived!”, is displayed below the net increase display. This makes it possible to specify that the current AT is the second consecutive chunk and that the story has progressed to episode 12 in the previous advantageous period. The presentation during the current AT may start from the twelfth episode or the thirteenth episode, or may start from the first episode again.

FIG. 25(e') is a display example in the AT controlled after the game is exhausted 100 times without winning the AT after the advantageous period ends. When the game is consumed 100 times without winning the AT after the advantageous period ends, the number-unrelated effect data before the previous advantageous period is also initialized. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25(e'), an image similar to the background image shown in FIG. 25(a) and the like is displayed, and images such as star marks and talk number images are not displayed.

Next, the interlocking with mobile phones will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the portable interlocking setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 and the screen displayed on the display unit of the communication terminal owned by the player in the player menu state. FIG. 26(a) is a cell-phone interlocking start screen for inputting a password issued by the management server to start cell-phone interlocking among the cell-phone interlocking setting screens. As shown in FIG. 26A, a message prompting the user to enter a password is displayed on the cell-phone interlock start screen, and a character string is displayed below. By operating the effect operation unit 81, the issued password is input and the determination icon is selected to start the cell-phone interlocking. As shown in SB42 of FIG. Game history data for interlocking is accumulated.

FIG. 26B shows a case where a two-dimensional code generated based on the game history data for cell-phone interlock is displayed by ending the cell-phone interlock by operating the effect operation unit 81 in the cell-interlock setting screen Is a mobile-linked end screen. A two-dimensional code is displayed on the cell-phone interlock end screen, as shown in FIG. As shown by SB44 in FIG. 18, the displayed two-dimensional code is a code that can specify the game history data for mobile communication. By reading the two-dimensional code with the communication terminal, the player can confirm the game history displayed on the display unit of the communication terminal based on the game history data for mobile communication. The communication terminal can also read the two-dimensional code to transmit the game history data for mobile communication to the management server and store the game history data as the game history of the player.

FIG. 26C is a game history screen displayed on the display unit of the communication terminal by reading the two-dimensional code with the communication terminal owned by the player. By reading the two-dimensional code, the current game history accumulated during the current mobile interlocking and the total game history obtained by adding together the game history accumulated in the past are displayed on the display unit of the communication terminal. The game history data for cell-phone linkage is, for example, not only the game history data that is not directly related to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period controlled during the cell-phone linkage, but also the payout during the advantageous period. It also includes game history data that is directly related to the number of medals played. Therefore, on the game history screen, as shown in FIG. 26C, a game history (for example, the number of games, the number of ATs, ATs, etc.) that is not directly related to the number of medals paid out in the advantageous period. In addition to the number of games, the number of stories, etc.), it is possible to display a game history (AT net increase number), which has a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out in the advantageous period.

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Next, the caution display shown in FIG. 20 and the like will be described in detail. The sub CPU 71 outputs to the liquid crystal display 27 information capable of specifying the image to be displayed according to the progress of the game and the layer/display position for each image, and the layer on which the image is drawn is assigned according to the priority of the layer. The superimposed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment defines the relationship (layer, display position, etc.) with other images (effects) displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in order to fully exercise the function of calling attention by the caution display. There is.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining, for each of the caution display and the other image display, the priority of the area used for display and the layer in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and the like. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing areas 1 to 5 in which the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 is divided into five areas. FIG. 27B is a diagram showing priorities of regions and layers used for display for each type of image.

For the caution display, the area 2 corresponding to the center of the display area shown in FIG. 27A is used, and the highest priority "1" is set for the layer. Therefore, even if another image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, it is possible to always display the caution display image so that the player can visually recognize it.

The error notification notifies the type of error when the sub CPU 71 determines that an error has occurred based on the error command. For the error notification, the areas 1 and 3 corresponding to the upper and lower portions of the display area are used, and "2" is set as the priority of the layer.

In the navigation effect, the sub CPU 71 notifies the advantageous operation mode based on the advantageous operation mode command from the main CPU 61. For the navigation effect, the area 3 corresponding to the lower part of the display area is used, and "3" is set as the priority of the layer.

The history display is for displaying the number of net additions in the advantageous state and the number of games in the advantageous state (for example, the number of AT games) when the advantageous state for the player such as AT or RBB ends. is there. For the history display, the area 3 corresponding to the lower part of the display area is used, and "4" is set as the priority of the layer.

The suggestion display indicates the setting value set in the slot machine 1. In the suggestion display, for example, suggestion A suggesting that the set value being set is likely to be an even number, suggestion B confirming that the set value being set is 5 or more, A suggestion C or the like for confirming that the set value being set is 6 is included. When the set value is set, the main CPU 61 outputs a command that can specify the set value to the sub CPU 71. The sub CPU 71 specifies a set value based on the command, and determines whether or not to perform suggestion display, the type of suggestion display, and the like by random number lottery based on the set value (hereinafter, also referred to as suggestion display lottery). For the suggestion display, one of the areas 4 and 5 corresponding to the left and right of the display area is used, and "5" is set as the priority of the layer.

The dialogue display is an effect that can be developed in three stages over a plurality of games. In the first stage of the dialogue display, explanations and explanations of effects and the like that occur in the slot machine 1 are displayed. The display of the second and subsequent stages of the dialogue display is performed when the next game is started after the game in which the display of the first stage is performed is finished. The display in the second and subsequent stages of the dialogue display suggests the set value set in the slot machine 1, similarly to the suggestion display. The second stage dialogue display suggests that the set value being set may be 5 or more. The dialogue display in the third stage suggests that the set value that has been set may be 6. Therefore, it is only a material for deepening the understanding of the production and the like from the first stage production of the dialogue display. However, from the presentation of the second and subsequent stages of the dialogue display, the player can predict the set value that has been set.

The sub CPU 71 specifies the set value based on a command that can specify the set value, and based on the set value, whether or not to execute the serif display, the type of the serif display (how many stages to develop, and the content of the serif, etc.). ) Is determined by a random number lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a dialogue display lottery). The dialog display uses different areas depending on the stage. Area 1 corresponding to the upper part of the display area is used for the image in the first stage of the dialogue display. An area 2 corresponding to the central portion of the display area is used as the second stage image of the serif display. An area 3 corresponding to the lower part of the display area is used for the image in the third stage of the serif display. In the dialog display, "6" is set as the priority of the layer regardless of the stage of the image.

The background displays an image corresponding to the state controlled in the slot machine 1 (general game state, RBB, CZ, AT, error, etc.). The sub CPU 71 displays a background image according to the state specified by the state command or the like. As the background, the entire display area is used, and the lowest layer priority is set to "7". Therefore, even if the background image is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27, other images can be preferentially displayed by being superimposed on the background image.

Here, the priority and the like regarding the display of the ending telop will be described. The display of the ending telop is displayed at least in the history display, the suggestion display, the serif display, and the layer having a higher priority than the background. In addition, the display of the ending telop may be displayed in the same layer as any of the caution display, the error notification, and the navigation effect, or may be displayed in a layer having a higher priority than any of them. It may be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 and the like, the ending telop is displayed in the area 2 of FIG. 27A, and therefore, for example, an example is shown in which the ending telop is not overlapped with the area 3 for displaying the navigation effect. However, the area of the ending telop and the area of the navigation effect may partially overlap each other. Even in this case, it is sufficient that both the display of the ending telop and the display of the navigation effect are displayed so that the player can recognize or specify them.

Regarding the relationship between the ending telop and the player menu screen in accordance with the operation on the effect operation unit 81, the player menu screen can be displayed even when the ending telop is displayed. The player menu screen may be displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the ending telop. Thus, while preventing the visibility of menu items and the like on the player menu screen from being deteriorated by the ending telop, the ending telop can be displayed to notify that the advantageous period is about to end.

FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are timing charts for explaining an example of the effect regarding the caution display. 28 and 29, the case where the notification condition for the caution display is satisfied due to the AT ending as an advantageous state will be described. 28 and 29 show a plurality of effect examples, from the top, the type of game state, the number of games, the state of rotation of the reels 11L to 11R, the background among the effects, identification, suggestion, and attention. Shows the execution status. A background image corresponds to the background. Suggestion display corresponds to suggestion. An attention display corresponds to the attention. Other than these, error notification, navigation effect, history display, dialogue display (first stage), etc. correspond to the specification. The suggestion is an image displayed according to the progress of the game. The specification is an image that is displayed when the specific condition regarding the game is satisfied, which is a condition that can be satisfied according to the progress of the game. 28 to 42 referred to in the explanation of the caution display, an example in which the condition for displaying the end telop is not satisfied will be described. When the value of is less than or equal to 5, the ending telop display is performed as described with reference to the drawings up to FIG. When the caution display described in FIGS. 28 to 42 is performed during the end telop display, the end telop display is terminated at the timing when the caution display is performed.

In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the final game in the advantageous state is started, an ending effect for ending the advantageous state is performed during the final game. During the ending effect for advantageous state ending, the caution display and the history display are performed, and the navigation effect and the suggestion display are performed according to the winning situation and the result of the suggestion display lottery. Further, after the next game after the ending effect is finished, the dialogue display is performed according to the result of the dialogue display lottery. First, with reference to FIG. 28, an example of effects (hereinafter, also referred to as an attention completion pattern) in which attention display is completed during the ending effect will be described.

FIG. 28(a) is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 1 in which history display and dialogue display are performed as the specific display. Timing 1 indicates the timing when the reel rotation is started and one game (final game) is started when the value of the remaining AT game number counter is “1”. Until the final game is started, a background image for AT (for example, an image of a lightning bolt, a story image including a narrative element, etc.) is displayed as a background image, whereas when the final game is started, It is switched to the ending background for AT termination. As the ending background for AT termination, for example, an image in which the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed (described later with reference to FIG. 30A and the like).

In the final game in which the number of games is “N+1” in FIG. 28A, for example, because the push order bell is not won, the navigation effect is not performed, and the suggestion display is selected. Is also not done. Timing 2 is the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the final game was started, and the timing at which the caution display is started.

The caution display is displayed in area 2, which has the highest priority. The caution display is displayed until a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the display was started. When the sub CPU 71 increments the value of the caution display counter capable of specifying the time during which the caution display is displayed by 1 at predetermined intervals and reaches the value corresponding to "3 seconds". The warning display ends. The caution display counter is added and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 75.

Timing 3 shows the timing at which the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated to stop the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R and the final game ends. When the final game is over, a history is displayed to notify the net number of medals and the number of AT games in the advantageous state of ending. The history display is displayed in the area 3 and the layer having the priority “4”. Therefore, the caution display is not obstructed by the history display.

Timing 4 indicates the timing at which the sub CPU 71 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the caution display based on the caution display counter and ends the caution display. The caution display can be continued until a predetermined time elapses in the area 2 while maintaining the display mode at the beginning of the display, and is not disturbed by other images (history display, background, etc.). For this reason, the function of alerting by the caution display can be sufficiently exerted.

Timing 5 indicates the timing at which the game was started in the normal period after the end of AT. When the game is started in the normal period, the background is switched to the normal background image. Further, in the first game in the normal period after the end of AT, the dialogue display is performed. As a result, it is possible to provide an enjoyment such as guessing the set value by developing the dialogue display to the second stage, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

FIG. 28(b) is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 2 in which the navigation effect is performed as the specific display by winning the push order bell or the like in the final game. When the final game is started, as shown in the timing 1, the background for AT is switched to the ending background for ending AT and the navigation effect is displayed. Even when the navigation effect is displayed, the caution display is performed at the timing 2 as in the effect example 1 of FIG. The navigation effect is displayed in the area 3 and the layer with the priority “3”. Therefore, the caution display is not obstructed by the navigation effect. It should be noted that after timing 2, the description is omitted because it is the same as the example 1 of effect in FIG.

FIG. 28C is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 3 in which a suggestion display is performed in the final game. Timing 2 indicates the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the start of the final game, as in FIG. 28A. The suggestion display starts at timing 2. When the suggestion display is made, the caution display is not made at the timing 2. Therefore, in the final game, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the suggestion display or the caution display is performed at the timing 2.

Timing 2'indicates the timing at which the suggestion display ends. When the suggestion display ends, the caution display starts. Since the suggestion display is a display that suggests the set value (advantage) of the slot machine 1, it tends to concentrate the player's line of sight. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the caution display is not performed in parallel with the suggestion display, and the caution display is performed after the suggestion display is completed. Further, since the caution display is displayed in the area 2 different from the areas 4 and 5 in which the suggestion display was performed, the player can easily notice that the display content is changed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being overlooked, and it is possible to fully exercise the function of calling attention by focusing attention on the warning display.

FIG. 28D is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 4 in which the navigation effect and the suggestion display are performed in the final game. In the description of FIG. 28D, FIG. 30 will be referred to. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the display contents of effect example 4 on the liquid crystal display 27.

At timing 1 when the final game is started, the ending background is switched and the navigation effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 30A, an ending background image for AT termination such as a shutter of a camera is displayed on the entire display area, and an image of navigation effect is displayed in area 3.

At timing 2, a suggestion display is made. In the example of FIG. 30B, the image of the character A is displayed in the area 5 as a suggestion display. The suggestion display for displaying the character A is, for example, an example of suggestion A that suggests that the set value that is set is likely to be either an even number (2, 6). As a result, it is possible to suggest the advantage of the slot machine 1 to the player, and it is possible to provide the player with an enjoyment that the player can guess.

At the timing 2', the suggestion display is terminated and the caution display is displayed. As shown in FIG. 30C, the suggestion display in the area 5 ends, and the caution display is displayed in the area 2. At timing 3, the final game ends and the history is displayed. As shown in FIG. 30D, a display such as “TOTAL: 540 sheets” is displayed as the history display in the area 3, and the caution display in the area 2 is continuously displayed without being hindered by the history display.

At timing 5, the game is started in the normal period after the end of AT, the background is switched to the normal background, and the dialogue display is performed. As a background image for normal use, for example, as shown in FIG. 30(e), an image of the sun is displayed in the upper right of the display area, and although not shown in FIG. Is displayed. Further, in the first stage of the dialogue display, a dialogue such as “character A is not so good” is displayed as a message for explaining the suggestion display shown in FIG. 30(b). This makes it easier for the player to understand the content of the suggestion display.

If the second and subsequent stages are not displayed as the dialogue display, the dialogue display is ended when the next game is started. On the other hand, when performing the second and subsequent stages as the dialogue display, a dialogue such as "I hope!" is displayed in the area 2 as shown in FIG. 30(f) when the next game is started. The possibility that the set value is set to 4 or more and the possibility that the set value is set to 6 differ depending on the contents of the dialogue after the second stage. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a material that suggests the set value and make the prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 29A and 29B, an example of an effect in which the caution display is not completed during the ending effect (hereinafter, also referred to as an incomplete caution pattern) will be described. FIG. 29(a) is a timing chart for explaining production example 5 in the case where the suggestion display is not performed during the ending effect, and FIG. 29(b) is a timing chart when the suggestion display is performed in the ending effect. It is a timing chart for explaining example 6 of production.

The caution display is continuously displayed until a predetermined time elapses after the display is started. Therefore, when an operation (betting number setting, start switch 19 operation) for ending the final game and starting the next game is performed by a predetermined time after starting the caution display, the ending effect As shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the caution display is not completed during the ending effect regardless of whether or not the suggestion display is performed therein.

Timing 6 indicates the timing at which the game was started in the normal period after the end of AT. As in FIG. 28, at timing 6, the background is switched to the normal background image. Also, in the first game in the normal period after the end of AT, the dialogue display is performed. Further, in FIGS. 29A and 29B, since the predetermined time has not elapsed since the warning display was started at the timing 6, the warning display is continuously performed.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 30(g) and 30(h), the display contents of the effect example 6 on the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. At timing 6, the dialogue display is performed and the caution display is continuously performed. The first stage of the dialogue display is displayed in the area 1 and the layer with the priority “6”, whereas the caution display is displayed in the area 2 and the layer with the highest priority “1”. To be done. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30(g), it is possible to prevent the caution display from being obstructed by the dialogue display.

Timing 7 indicates a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed after the caution display was started and the caution display was ended. FIG. 30(h) shows the display contents when the second stage and subsequent steps are performed as the dialogue display when the next game is started. The warning display has already ended at timing 7. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 30(h), it is possible to display the dialogue in the second stage in the area 2 without affecting the caution display.

Next, referring to FIG. 29(c), when the caution display is not completed during the ending effect, and an error occurs during the operation for the first game start in the normal period after the AT ends, the effect 9 is a timing chart for explaining Example 7. FIG. 29C illustrates a case where a selector error has occurred. Timing 8 indicates the timing when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 for the purpose of starting the first game in the normal period, but the medal is blocked in the selector and a selector error occurs. That is, the timing 8 is the timing when the sub CPU 71 specifies that the selector error has occurred based on the error command output from the main CPU 61. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the background for the error is switched to and an error message corresponding to the type of error is displayed. At timing 8, the error notification is given as a specific display, and the warning display is continuously performed since a predetermined time has not elapsed since the warning display was started.

Here, with reference to FIG. 30(i), the display content of the effect example 7 on the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. At timing 8, a character image with a troubled expression is displayed in the upper right of the screen as a background image for error, and a corresponding image is displayed on the entire display area, which is not shown in FIG. 30(i).

Further, as an error notification, a message image such as “selector error!!” in area 1 and “call a clerk!” in area 3 is displayed in the layer of priority “2”. On the other hand, the caution display is continuously displayed in the area 2 having the highest priority. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30(i), it is possible to prevent the caution display from being obstructed by an error notification or the like. Note that the warning display ends at timing 9 when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

29(c) and 30(i), the example in which the caution display is continuously performed even during the error notification has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this during the error notification, and for example, as shown in FIG. 29D, the warning display is temporarily stopped during the error notification (timing 8′ to 10′), and the warning is displayed after the error notification ends. The display may be restarted.

The warning display to be restarted may be displayed with the remaining time up to a predetermined time when the temporary stop is made. Specifically, the value of the caution display counter at the time of the temporary stop may be maintained, updated from the value after the restart, and the caution display may be ended when the value corresponding to the predetermined time is reached. Further, when the caution display is restarted, the caution display may be performed until a predetermined time (3 seconds) has elapsed from the restart time. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is provided with determination information for determining whether or not the caution display has been displayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds), and has been displayed for a predetermined time based on the determination information after completion of error notification. If it is, the warning display may not be performed, and if the predetermined time has not been displayed based on the determination information, the warning display may be restarted. Further, when the error notification is made, the caution display may be ended and the caution display may not be made even after the error notification is ended.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the caution display is performed when the AT ends in the advantageous state has been specifically described, but the slot machine 1 also warns when the bonus controlled by the RBB winning ends. Display. The slot machine 1 may perform the caution display at any other timing as long as the caution display is performed at least when an advantageous state such as AT or bonus ends.

(Regarding the processing related to additional production)
Next, the process related to the additional effect will be described in detail. In the production control process, in the processes in AT07, SA08, SA09, etc. in the AT shown in FIG. 9, based on the command output for each game in the AT from the main CPU 61 side, it is related to the addition in the production in AT. Control production. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining an example of the addition-related effect control processing for controlling the effect related to the addition in the effect control processing.

In SB50, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command that are output (SA07, SA08, SA09 in FIG. 9) for each game during AT are received, and the processing in SB51 and subsequent steps is performed. To execute. In SB51, it is determined whether or not the ending telop flag is set. When it is determined in SB51 that the ending telop flag is set, the ending telop flag has already been set, so the addition-related production control process is performed without determining the upper limit number of games remaining until the upper limit number of advantageous periods. finish. On the other hand, if it is not determined in SB51 that the ending telop flag is set, it is determined in SB52 whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods is five or less. The remaining upper limit game number up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods is specified based on the remaining upper limit game number command from the main CPU 61. When it is determined in SB52 that the number of remaining upper limit games up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods is 5 or less, the process proceeds to SB53.

At SB53, an end telop flag for displaying the corresponding end telop is set. As the ending telop when it is determined that the number of remaining upper limit games up to the upper limit of the advantageous period is 5 or less, a message such as “Soon to reach the upper limit of the advantageous period of 1500 G” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 To do. As a result, the ending telop is displayed until the advantageous period ends.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in SB52 that the number of remaining upper limit games up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods is 5 or less, the process proceeds to SB54. In SB54, it is determined whether or not the number of additional games added in the current game specified by the additional game number command is greater than 0. If it is not determined in SB54 that the number of addition games this time is greater than 0, the addition-related effect control process is ended as it is.

On the other hand, if it is determined at SB54 that the number of games added this time is greater than 0, it is determined at SB55 whether the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number. The remaining AT game number is specified from the remaining AT game number command received in SB50. The remaining upper limit game number is specified from the remaining upper limit game number command received in SB50.

When it is not determined in SB55 that the number of remaining AT games (the number of games after the number of additional games is added) is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit number of games, that is, the remaining upper limit number of games is still consumed even if the remaining AT number of games is consumed. In a situation where the number of additional games is not reached, the additional effect for informing the number of additional games specified from the additional game number command in SB56 is set. As a result, the addition effect is executed. As the additional effect, for example, when the number of additional games is “100”, a message “100 game GET!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and a sound effect “Dawn!” is output to the speakers 31L and 31R. Output from.

On the other hand, when it is determined in SB55 that the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the upper limit number of remaining games, that is, in the situation where the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, in SB57, the special background Is set and it is determined whether or not the special background is being executed. When it is determined in SB57 that the special background has been set and the special background is being executed, the addition-related effect control process is ended as it is.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in SB57 that the special background has been set and the special background is being executed, the special background is set in SB58 and the addition-related effect control process is ended. As a result, the special background is premiered only in a situation where the number of AT games is increased and it is determined that the advantageous period can be continued up to the upper limit number of games (1500) in the advantageous period. As the special background, for example, a special background screen having a storyline is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 and the corresponding music/sound effect is output from the speakers 31L and 31R until the remaining upper limit number of games. As a result, the player can have a sense of superiority in completing the advantageous period. The special background will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, even during the period until the special background is set, when the cumulative number reaches “2370” or when the remaining upper limit number of games becomes 5 or less, the corresponding ending telop is displayed. Further, even when the condition for executing the additional effect or the condition for setting the special background is satisfied during the end ticker display, the execution of the additional effect and the switching to the special background are restricted, and the end ticker display is continued. And

Next, an example of controlling a predetermined effect including an additional effect and a special background depending on whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed will be described with reference to FIG. This will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. FIG. 32(a) shows an example in which the upper limit number of remaining games is not reached even if the remaining number of AT games is consumed, but FIG. An example is shown in which the upper limit is reached when the upper limit number of games is reached. 32A and 32B are, respectively, from the top, the rotation state of the reels 11L to 11R, the number of remaining AT games, the number of remaining upper limit games, the presence or absence of additional lottery, the presence or absence of additional production, and special cases. Indicates whether or not the background is executed.

FIG. 32A shows a case where the additional lottery condition is satisfied in the game A shown in the reel column. The number of remaining AT games when the game A is started is “431”, and the upper limit number of remaining games is “497”. In this case, when "50" is determined as the number of additional games by the additional lottery, the number of remaining AT games after the addition is "481" and the upper limit reaching unreachable time at which the remaining upper limit number of games has not yet been reached is determined. In SB56 of 31, an addition effect for notifying the number of addition games “50” is executed.

FIG. 32B shows a case where the additional lottery condition is satisfied in the game B shown in the reel column. The number of remaining AT games when the game B is started is “468”, and the upper limit number of remaining games is “497”. In this case, when "50" is determined as the additional game number by the additional lottery, the remaining AT game number after the additional game becomes "518" and the upper limit game number is reached. Execution of the add-on effect is restricted by the determination of YES in SB55 of 31 (see the add-on effect column in FIG. 32B). When the upper limit is confirmed, the special background is set by SB58 in FIG. 31, so that the special background can be executed (see the special background column in FIG. 32B). Even when the special background is being executed, when the cumulative number reaches "2370" or when the remaining upper limit number of games becomes 5 or less, the corresponding ending telop is preferentially displayed.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining a display example when the background screen in AT is switched from the normal effect to the special background. FIG. 33A is a timing chart showing an example of a case where the background screen in AT is switched from the normal effect to the special background. In FIG. 33A, the background, the number of remaining games, and the execution status of the navigation effect among the effects to be executed on the type of game state, the number of games, and the liquid crystal display 27 are shown from the top, and the game progress is added to the bottom. Indicates the presence or absence of. Further, in FIG. 33A, (b) is shown as the timing during the N+4 game, and (c) is shown as the timing when the N+5 game is started. 33(b) and 33(c) show background examples in the AT corresponding to the timings (b) and (c) shown in FIG. 33(a), respectively.

During AT (ART) in the advantageous period, as shown in the background column of FIG. 33(a), either a normal effect or a special background is executed as the background in AT. In the example of FIG. 33(a), it is assumed that the number of AT games is increased in the N+4 game and it is determined that the AT is continued until the upper limit number of the advantageous period. Therefore, in FIG. 33A, the background of the normal effect is displayed up to N+4, and the special background is displayed after N+5. FIG. 33(b) shows a background display example of a normal effect, and FIG. 33(c) shows a background display example of a special background.

In the background of the normal effect, as shown in FIG. 33B, for example, two characters are displayed in the center of the screen, and the remaining AT game number (the remaining AT game number is 350 In the case of, the LAST:350G) is displayed, the total number of games played in the AT (TOTAL:535G) is displayed, and the net increase in the AT (GET:1105) is displayed in the upper right of the display area. The total number of games is the total number of games played during AT. On the other hand, the number of games played in the advantageous period includes all the games played in the advantageous period regardless of the state such as CZ or bonus not only during AT. Therefore, the total number of games does not necessarily match the number of games played in the advantageous period. In addition, in the normal effect, the remaining upper limit number of games up to the upper limit number of the advantageous period is not displayed as the remaining number of games.

On the other hand, in the special background, an effect having a special storyline is started after, for example, two characters are displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 33(c). In the special background, the number of remaining games at the upper left of the display area is switched from the number of remaining AT games to the number of remaining upper limit games. When the remaining upper limit number of games is, for example, 440, “until ending: 440G” is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, even in the special background, the net additional number is continuously displayed. On the other hand, the total number of games is not displayed in the special background, but may be continuously displayed even after the start of the special background.

In addition, in the center of the upper part of the display area, a message such as "completion of completion! ~ Congratulation ~" is displayed to notify that the AT is continuously confirmed up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods. Further, as shown in FIG. 33(c), the background of the strip-shaped area above the display area in which various information is displayed is displayed in a special mode (for example, a rainbow mode). The gradation in the drawing indicates that it is displayed in a special manner. As a result, it is possible to emphasize and inform that it has been determined that AT will be continued up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods, and it is possible to improve the player's sense of superiority.

<Example of effects produced by the slot machine 1>
(1-1) In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, when the cumulative number becomes 2370 and the advantageous period is about to end, the ending telop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as a specific effect. To do. As a result, even if the AT is terminated due to reaching the upper limit of the cumulative number, the fact that the AT is terminated is notified by the termination telop, so that it is possible to avoid the AT from being suddenly terminated, and It is possible to prevent a sense of distrust. Further, in response to the display of the end telop, the display of the net additional number on the liquid crystal display 27 ends. As a result, the liquid crystal display 27 displays a net increase amount of 2400 (or a value obtained by adding the maximum payout amount of one game to 2400) while reducing the discomfort caused by the end of the display of the net increase amount during AT. It is possible to prevent it. As a result, the player's ambition can be suppressed.

(1-2) In the slot machine 1 according to the above embodiment, after the end telop is once displayed based on the cumulative total, it is determined as YES in SB11 of FIG. Since the display and the non-display of the net additional number are maintained, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Further, after displaying the ending telop, it is not necessary to perform the processing according to the cumulative number, so that the processing load can be reduced.

(1-3) In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the end screen after the net addition number is hidden by displaying the end telop, as shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, regardless of the total number thereafter, The net increase is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the net addition number of 2400 or more from being displayed on the end screen. Further, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of causing a sense of discomfort by displaying the net additional number on the end screen even though the net additional number is hidden according to the display of the ending telop.

(1-4) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, regardless of the net additional number displayed in the AT, the end telop is uniformly displayed and the net additional number is hidden according to the cumulative number. As a result, regardless of the displayed number of net additions, the AT does not suddenly end, and it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from feeling distrustful. In addition, since it is not necessary to perform the processing according to the displayed net increase number, the processing load can be reduced.

(1-5) In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown by SB12 in FIG. 14, when the AT is in progress, the cumulative total reaches the same 2370 regardless of whether the RBB is in progress or not. By this, the ending telop is displayed. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform a process depending on whether or not the RBB is in progress, so that the processing load can be reduced.

(1-5) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as described in the first advantageous period of FIG. 19 or the like, in the RBB controlled when the net additional number is not displayed in AT, Only the number of net additions in RBB is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of only the net increase in RBB while preventing the net increase of 2400 or more from being displayed as the net increase for AT.

(1-6) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as described in the first advantageous period of FIG. 19 or the like, when the controlled RBB ends when the ending telop is displayed during AT. As the end screen to be displayed, the net additional number in the AT is not displayed, and only the net additional number in the RBB is displayed. As a result, the player can be notified of the net increase in the number of RBBs as the game history while preventing the net increase of 2400 or more from being displayed as the AT's game history.

(2-1) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 61 side updates a plurality of types of game data in accordance with the progress of the game during the advantageous period, and when the advantageous period ends, a plurality of types of game data are updated. The game data is initialized (SA26 in FIG. 12). As a result, it is possible to prevent a plurality of types of game data from being carried over after the end of the advantageous period and being used for the progress of the game thereafter. On the other hand, on the side of the sub CPU 71, a plurality of types of effect data are updated based on a command from the main CPU 61 for making it possible to specify a plurality of types of game data, and effects corresponding to the progress of the game can be executed. Of the multiple types of effect data due to the end of the advantageous period, the number-related effect data having a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period is initialized (SB46 in FIG. 18). .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number-related effect data from being carried over after the end of the advantageous period and used for execution of effects in accordance with the progress of the game thereafter. For this reason, for example, it is possible to prevent the net increase in number that can be specified from the number-related effect data during the advantageous period that has already ended being displayed in addition to the net increase in the advantageous period currently being controlled. As a result, the player's ambition can be suppressed.

On the other hand, among the multiple types of effect data, unlike the effect data related to the number of coins that may arouse the player's aspirations, it has a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period. The unrelated number-related effect data is not initialized when the advantageous period ends. For this reason, for example, it is possible to execute the effect in consideration of the number-of-sheets-unrelated effect data before the advantageous period that has already ended during the advantageous period currently being controlled. As a result, it becomes possible to execute an effect based on the game history during the advantageous period that ends within a range that does not arouse the player's eagerness, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2-2) In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown by SB47 and SB48 in FIG. 18, during AT controlled by winning from the end of the advantageous period until the game is exhausted 100 times, It is possible to execute an effect in accordance with the number-unrelated effect data that has been updated before the last advantageous period. Therefore, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation to win a new AT from the end of the advantageous period until the game is exhausted 100 times, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(2-3) In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the game is played 100 times without AT winning from the end of the advantageous period, as shown by SB48 in FIG. 18, the effect data before the previous advantageous period is It is initialized. As a result, in a situation where the relationship with the previous advantageous period has already decreased, the effect is executed based on the number-of-unrelated effect data before the advantageous period, and the interest of the game is reduced. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience.

(2-4) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24E, etc., the star mark is based on the number of consecutive chans in the number-unrelated effect data before the previous advantageous period. The number of consecutive chan can be notified by the number of. Further, as shown in FIG. 25(e) and the like, it is possible to notify up to how many stories the story has progressed based on the number of stories in the number-of-sheets unrelated effect data before the previous advantageous period. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without arousing the player's ambition.

(3-1) In the slot machine 1 according to the above embodiment, even when the end ticker is displayed and the net additional number is hidden, the game history data for mobile interlocking is displayed regardless of the total number. Updated at SB 42 of 18. As a result, for example, it becomes possible to generate and display a two-dimensional code capable of displaying a net increase in number exceeding 2370 or 2400 on the communication terminal. As a result, while controlling the display/non-display of the net additional number in the slot machine 1 to suppress the player's ambition, the net additional number hidden in the slot machine 1 in the communication terminal owned by the player and In addition to being able to display a net increase in number that cannot be displayed, it is possible to update its own game history in the management server. For this reason, it is possible to meet the request of looking back and checking the game history of the player himself/herself, and the request of keeping a record of the game history.

(3-2) The slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment does not initialize the game history data for mobile interlocking used to generate the two-dimensional code when the advantageous period ends, as shown in FIG. .. Therefore, even after the advantageous period is over, the two-dimensional code generated based on the game history data for mobile interlocking can be generated and reflected in the communication terminal owned by the player or the management server. As a result, even after the advantageous period ends, it is possible to display not only the net increase in the number of games but also other game histories on the communication terminal. Therefore, the player can look back and check the game history in the already completed advantageous period through the communication terminal.

(4) The slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment calculates the net additional number in the net additional number calculation period from the control by ART to the end of the advantageous period by SB03 in FIG. 13 and SB10 in FIG. By SB06 and SB22 of FIG. 14, the net additional number is displayed during AT or bonus. Further, until the calculated net additional number reaches the specific number "2000" OVER display number, the net additional number is displayed in the normal mode shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. When the net added number reaches the OVER display number of "2000", the net added number is displayed in the rainbow mode shown in FIG. 21(b), and thereafter, the net added number is "2000" as shown in FIG. 21(c). Even when it is less than ", the rainbow display is maintained. As a result, after the number of net additions reaches OVER display number of "2000", it is displayed in the rainbow mode regardless of whether the number of net additions is less than "2000". As a result, it is possible to know whether or not the "2000" OVER display number has been reached depending on whether or not the net additional number is displayed in the rainbow mode, and even if the player misses the "2000" OVER display or the like. Even after that, it is possible to understand that the slot machine 1 is operating normally by displaying the net increase in the rainbow mode, and it is possible to prevent the slot machine 1 from feeling distrustful. ..

In addition, while the net additional number is continuously calculated even during the bonus controlled by being won during the AT, and when the net additional number reaches the OVER display number of "2000" during the bonus, FIG. ), the net additional number is displayed in the rainbow mode, and even if the net additional number is less than “2000” thereafter, the display in the rainbow mode is maintained. As a result, the AT and the bonus can be associated with each other in the point of calculating and displaying the net additional number, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved, and even when the bonus is controlled, the net additional number is in the rainbow mode. Whether or not it has reached the OVER display number of "2000" can be grasped by whether or not it is displayed, and it is also grasped that the slot machine 1 is operating normally by displaying the net additional number in the rainbow mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the slot machine 1 from feeling distrustful.

Further, even during the RBB internal winning state where the bonus is won, the net additional number is continuously calculated. On the other hand, as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 23, the display of the net additional number is suspended after the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled. As a result, when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, the player can concentrate on winning the winning bonus and controlling the bonus. Further, when the number of net additions reaches OVER display number of "2000" after the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled, after the bonus is controlled as shown in FIG. After the net extra number is displayed in the normal mode, the net extra number is displayed in the rainbow mode when a medal is awarded for a small winning a prize as shown in FIG. 23(e). As a result, the net additional number is suddenly displayed in a rainbow manner at the moment when the bonus is controlled, which gives the user a feeling that a special effect (for example, high setting suggestion) may have been executed. Can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

In addition, during the period from the display of the bonus winning confirmation screen to the control of the bonus, even if the net additional number reaches the set number of OVER display, the OVER display is not executed and the bonus is controlled. After that, as shown in FIG. 23E, the OVER display is executed when a medal is awarded by a small winning a prize or the like. This allows the player to concentrate on winning the bonus that has been won and controlling it to the bonus when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, and the OVER display is suddenly displayed at the moment when the bonus is controlled. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the user from having an impression that a special effect has been executed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, when the number of net additions reaches less than "2000", the OVER display is displayed in the normal mode, and when the number of net additions reaches more than "2000". The OVER display is displayed in a rainbow manner. In other words, the slot machine 1, when the net increase in the advantageous state reaches any of a predetermined number of stages including a number less than the specific number and a number not less than the specific number, the stage number concerned. The arrival effect display means for displaying the arrival effect indicating that the arrival effect has been reached, and the arrival effect display means displays the arrival effect in the predetermined display mode when the net increase reaches the number of stages less than the specific number. The reaching effect is displayed in the special display mode when the net increase number reaches the number of stages equal to or more than the specific number. Thus, by interlocking the display mode of the OVER display with the display mode of the net additional number display, it is possible to visually inform the player whether the net additional number is less than or equal to “2000” or more.

Further, when the AT or the bonus ends without the calculated net increase number reaching the OVER display number of “2000”, the end screen is displayed in the normal mode as shown in FIG. When the AT or bonus ends after the net added number reaches the OVER display number of "2000", as shown in FIGS. 21E and 21E', it is less than or equal to "2000". Regardless, the end screen is displayed in a rainbow manner. That is, the slot machine 1 is provided with game result display means for displaying a game result including the net increase calculated by the net increase calculation means when the advantageous state ends, and the game result display means displays the net increase number. When the advantageous state ends without reaching the specific number, the game result is displayed in the predetermined display mode, and when the advantageous state ends after the net increase reaches the specific number, the advantageous state The game result is displayed in the special display mode irrespective of whether or not the net additional number when the game is finished reaches the specific number. Thus, by interlocking the display mode of the end screen with the display mode of the net additional number display, the display mode of the end screen is different based on the net additional number when the end screen is displayed, even though the net additional number display is the rainbow mode. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that would confuse the player by being displayed with. Further, since it is not necessary to change the display mode of the end screen according to the net increase in number when the end screen is displayed, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the end screen is displayed.

21(b), the display mode of the net increase number when the OVER display number of "2000" is reached, regardless of whether the state at the time of arrival is AT, bonus, or confirmation screen is displayed, As shown in FIG. 22(d) and FIG. 23(e), it is a common rainbow mode. That is, in the slot machine 1, the special display mode among the display modes of the net increase is the same display mode regardless of the state when the net increase reaches the specific number. As a result, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the display data used for the display of the net additional number from being extremely increased after the number of OVER display of "2000" is reached.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21B to 21D and the like, after the number of net additions of "2000" has been reached and the number of over-displays of "2000" is displayed, the number of net additions is "2000". Even if "2000" is reached again after the number becomes less than "2000", the OVER display of "2000" will not be performed again, but will it be less than "2000" after displaying the net additional number display in the rainbow mode? Regardless of whether or not the rainbow display is maintained. That is, the slot machine 1 includes a specific number arrival effect display unit that displays a specific number arrival effect when the net increase number in the advantageous state reaches the specific number, and the specific number arrival effect display unit is the net increase number. After the number reaches the specific number and the specific number reaching effect is displayed, the specific number reaching effect is displayed even when the net increase number is less than the specific number and reaches the specific number again. Whether or not the net increase is less than the specific number after the net increase reaches the specific number and displays the net increase in the special display mode without displaying again. Regardless, the display in the special display mode is maintained. As a result, it is possible to reliably inform the player whether or not "2000" is reached by the display mode of the net increase in number display while preventing the OVER display of "2000" from frequently occurring within a short period. ..

Further, as the display data used for the net increase display, the display data in the normal mode and the display data in the rainbow mode are stored in the ROM 77 in advance. Regarding the display data for the OVER display, the display data in the normal mode in which the net additional number is less than “2000” and the display data in the rainbow mode in which the net additional number is “2000” or more are stored in advance in the ROM 77. There is. Therefore, it is not necessary to generate the display data in the rainbow mode by the image processing, and the image processing load can be reduced.

(5) As shown in FIG. 28 and the like, the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment displays a caution message during the ending background display for ending an advantageous state. However, as shown in FIG. 27, a caution is displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the ending background. Further, the warning display is performed until a predetermined time (3 seconds) has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being obstructed by the ending background.

Further, even before the predetermined time during which the caution display is performed, as shown in FIGS. 30(c), (d), (g), and (i), the navigation effect, the history display, and the navigation display are displayed as the specific display. Dialogue display (first step), error notification, etc. are performed. However, as shown in FIG. 27B, the specific display is performed in the area that does not overlap the area used for the caution display. Therefore, it is possible to perform the specific display while preventing the caution display from being disturbed by the specific display. As a result, it is possible for the player to fully exercise the function of calling attention by allowing the player to visually recognize the caution display during the caution display, and to provide information according to the type of the specific display to the player or the clerk of the game hall. Can be notified reliably.

Further, since the suggestion display is an image that suggests the advantage of the slot machine 1, it is an image that draws the player's attention. When the caution display and the suggestion display are displayed, as shown in FIGS. 28 to 30, , First, after a suggestion is displayed, a caution is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention display from being overlooked and the attention display being overlooked, as compared with the case where the attention display and the suggestion display are simultaneously displayed. As a result, while the caution display is being performed, the player can fully exercise the function of calling attention by being able to visually recognize the caution display, and at the same time, the suggestion display suggests the advantage to improve the interest of the game. Can be made.

Further, when the advantageous state ends, the player has acquired a relatively large number of medals in the advantageous state. A warning is displayed during the ending background display in such a situation. Therefore, the function of alerting can be exhibited in an effective scene.

Further, the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment starts the caution display as shown in FIG. 30(c) and then ends the caution display as shown in FIGS. 30(d), (g) and (i). Until then, the display mode (predetermined mode) from the beginning of the display is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the caution display from being overlooked, as compared with a case where the display mode of the caution display changes (movement of display position, etc.) in the middle.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown at timing 6 in FIGS. 29(a) and 29(b), it is assumed that an operation for starting a game (setting of the bet number, operation of the start switch 19) is performed. Also, the caution display is maintained until the predetermined time passes. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the attention display from being overlooked, as compared with a case where the attention display is changed (movement of the display position, etc.) by accepting a game operation.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 and the like, the caution display and the suggestion display are displayed in different areas. For this reason, the caution display is performed in a region different from the region in which the suggestion display was performed, so that the player can easily notice that the display content has changed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being overlooked.

(6) The slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment executes the setting process related to the AT on the main CPU 61 side, as shown in S700 of FIG. 5 and FIG. However, whether or not the main CPU 61 is in a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed during AT, as shown in the SA04 of FIG. 9 and the additional lottery column of FIG. Regardless of the above, when the additional lottery conditions are satisfied, the additional lottery is uniformly performed. For example, even when the number of remaining AT games has already exceeded the upper limit number of remaining games, when the additional lottery conditions are satisfied, as in the case where the number of remaining AT games does not exceed the remaining upper limit number of games, the additional lottery is selected. I do. Moreover, when the upper limit number of times of the advantageous period is reached, the AT and the advantageous period are ended. As a result, since there is no processing step for determining whether or not the situation is such that the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, the processing load and storage capacity on the main CPU 61 side are increased. Without doing so, it is possible to prevent the gambling performance from becoming too high by setting an upper limit on the AT and the advantageous period.

On the other hand, on the side of the sub CPU 71, a predetermined effect including an additional effect and a special background is controlled according to whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed. .. Thereby, it is possible to execute an effect according to the AT and the game situation in the advantageous period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 and the like, when the period controlled by the AT is actually extended, the additional effect is executed, and when the upper limit number of the advantageous period is reached, the period controlled by the AT is actually increased. When it is not extended, the addition effect is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the AT is ended by reaching the upper limit number of the advantageous period even though the number of AT games notified by the additional effect has not been exhausted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 61 outputs an additional game number command, a remaining AT game number command, and a remaining upper limit game number command for each game. Further, the remaining AT game number specified by the remaining AT game number command includes the additional game number added in the game. As a result, the sub CPU 71 side that receives the command determines whether or not it is in a state of reaching the upper limit number of advantageous periods and ending before the remaining AT game number is consumed, including the number of additional games this time. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately determine the presence/absence of the addition effect.

Further, during the bonus controlled by the bonus winning until the AT ends, as described in SA01 and SA02 of FIG. 9, the remaining AT game number is not subtracted and updated (consumed), while the remaining upper limit game number is Subtract update (consumption). As a result, even if the bonus is controlled before the AT is finished, the period under which the AT is controlled is substantially shortened by the bonus control, which causes a disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, since the upper limit number of the advantageous period is not substantially extended, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from becoming too high.

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It should be considered that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope. The following is a modification of the embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the number-unrelated performance data among the performance data may be carried over until the game is exhausted 100 times after the end of the advantageous period, and may be carried over thereafter even if the AT is won within the period. I explained the possible examples. However, the period in which the number-unrelated effect data is carried over is not limited to the period in which the game is consumed 100 times. Further, the condition to carry over even after the lapse of the period for carrying the number-unrelated performance data is not limited to AT winning within the period, for example, AT winning and being controlled by AT within the period, or It may be that the advantageous period is controlled again within the period, the advantageous period is controlled within the period, and the CZ is controlled.

In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the game history data for cell-phone interlocking has been described as being continuously updated and carried over without being initialized until the cell-phone interlocking is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the carry-on game history data may have a carry-over period defined, like the number-unrelated effect data. The game history data for linking mobile phones may also be carried over until the game is exhausted 100 times after the advantageous period ends. In addition, the condition to carry over even after the period for carrying over the game history data for mobile communication is, for example, to win AT within the period, to win AT within the period and be controlled by AT, It may be controlled within the advantageous period again, within the relevant period during the advantageous period and controlled by CZ, or the like.

In the above-described embodiments and modified examples, an example in which a confirmation screen is displayed by RBB winning has been described. However, when the RBB is won during the ending telop display, the ending telop display may be continued without displaying the confirmation screen, or the confirmation screen may be displayed while continuing the ending telop display, and the ending telop display is terminated. Alternatively, the confirmation screen may be displayed. Further, when the condition for displaying the ending telop is satisfied while the confirmation screen is displayed, the confirmation screen display may be terminated and the termination telop may be displayed, or the termination telop may be displayed while continuing the confirmation screen display. Good. In the confirmation screen, an example of notifying the winning RBB symbol in FIG. 22B (also referred to as winning RBB notification) has been described. However, the winning RBB notification display area is one of the end telop display areas. It may overlap with the part. Even in this case, it is sufficient if both the display of the ending telop and the display of the winning RBB notification are displayed so that the player can recognize or specify.

In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, an example has been described in which, during the end telop display, the OVER display is not executed even when the net increase number reaches the set OVER display number. However, even when the ending ticker is displayed and the net extra number is not displayed, when the internally updated net extra number reaches the set OVER display number, the corresponding OVER display is executed. You may do so. As shown in FIG. 15, the number of OVER display sheets is set to be less than 2400. Therefore, even if the OVER display is executed, a net increase of 2400 or more is not displayed.

In the above-described embodiment and modified example, as shown in FIG. 24, FIG. 25, etc., when the ending telop based on the cumulative number is displayed, the net additional number is hidden, but the AT game number continues. The example of displaying is explained. However, when the ending telop based on the cumulative number is displayed, not only the net additional number but also the AT game number may be hidden. In other words, when the ending telop is displayed, information regarding the progress of the game may not be displayed at all. Further, when the ending telop based on the number of games is displayed, the net additional number may be hidden, or both the net additional number and the AT game number may be hidden.

In the above-described embodiments and modified examples, the example in which the ending telop is continuously displayed until the advantageous period ends once the display is started has been described. However, when the RBB is won and the RBB is started during the end telop display, the end telop display may be ended and the effect corresponding to the RBB may be started.

In the above-described embodiments and modified examples, an example has been described in which the AT is controlled only once in one advantageous period, and when the AT ends, the advantageous period is also ended and the normal period is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT may be controllable multiple times in one advantageous period. For example, after the AT ends, the CZ is controlled, and the AT is controlled again by winning the AT in the CZ, while the advantageous period is reached when the number of games that can be controlled in the CZ is exhausted without the AT winning in the CZ. May be terminated and control may be performed during the normal period. Further, in the case where the AT can be controlled a plurality of times in one advantageous period, for example, the period for carrying over the number-of-sheets non-related effect data is 100 times after the AT ends even if it is within one advantageous period. It may be limited to the digestion period. In other words, when the game is not controlled again by the AT from the end of the AT until the game is exhausted 100 times, the number-unrelated effect data may not be carried over even after the one advantageous period.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the end telop display based on the cumulative total ends when the cumulative total exceeds 2400. That is, the ending telop display is not ended in advance. For example, in the case where the total number of payouts (12) in one game is more than 2400, and the ending telop display is terminated when the "BEL" winning game is started, the player's operation is performed. Depending on the mode, the total number may not exceed 2400, and it is necessary to display the ending telop again. It is possible to prevent such a wasteful process from being performed and a display that makes the user feel uncomfortable. It should be noted that the end telop display based on the cumulative total is the cumulative total of more than 2400 when the maximum payout number (12 cards) is added in one game, and when it is confirmed that the game is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game where “BEL” is won. Alternatively, the display mode may be changed when it is confirmed that the operation is performed in the correct answer procedure (switch to a message such as "you have reached the upper limit of the advantageous period of 2400 sheets"). Further, the ending telop display may be ended after changing the display mode when the cumulative number exceeds 2,400, for example. For example, in the end ticker display, when the cumulative total exceeds 2400, the end ticker display may be ended after switching to a message such as "the upper limit of the advantageous period of 2400 sheets has been reached". Further, the ending telop may be ended when the third stop operation is separated in the game in which the ending condition is satisfied.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the special background is set when the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the upper limit number of remaining games in SB55 of FIG. 31 has been described. However, the condition for setting the special background is, instead of or in addition to this, by multiplying the number of remaining AT games by the average net additional number per game in AT calculated from the winning probability of the winning combination, etc. The "predicted net increase in number" is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the "predicted net increase in number" is greater than or equal to "(upper limit 2400)-(cumulative number at present)". )−(cumulative number at present)”, the special background may be set by shifting to SB58.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, when the RBB is won and controlled by the RBB during the display of the ending telop based on the cumulative total, the ending telop display may be ended when the RBB is controlled, or during the RBB. The ending telop display may be ended when the advantageous period ends. Further, in the RBB, as shown in FIG. 19, even when the ending telop is displayed, information regarding the net increase in number and the like in the RBB is displayed, but when the ending telop is displayed. It is also possible not to display information about the net increase in number in the RBB. Also, an example has been described in which the information regarding the net number increase in the RBB is displayed on the termination screen when the controlled RBB is terminated during the termination telop display based on the cumulative number, but the present invention is not limited to this. On the end screen, no information about the net increase in number may be displayed.

When displaying the ending telop based on the cumulative total in the above-described embodiment and modification, a notice effect indicating the possibility of displaying the ending telop may be executed. As the notice production, for example, a message such as "may the upper limit of 2400 be reached soon" may be displayed. Further, the notice effect may be executed, for example, when the current cumulative number reaches a predetermined value (for example, 2350) that is smaller than the cumulative number that triggers the display of the ending telop. As a result, the possibility that the ending telop will be displayed can be notified, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Further, the same effect as the notice effect may be executed by winning in a predetermined lottery even when the cumulative number is less than the predetermined value. As a result, when the effect in the same manner as the notice effect is executed, the player can have a thrilling feeling that the advantageous period may end when the upper limit is reached.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the value that triggers the display of the end telop based on the cumulative number is set to 2370 uniformly. However, the value that triggers the display of the ending telop based on the cumulative number is calculated from a plurality of values (for example, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2370, etc.) every time it is controlled in the advantageous period or each AT is controlled. You may make it determine by random number lottery. Regardless of which value is determined, the display mode (message content etc.) of the ending telop may be the same mode. As a result, even after the ending telop is displayed, the values up to the upper limit are different, so that the AT can be expected to continue.

In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the effect data and the game history data stored by the advantageous period, the end of the cell-phone interlock, or the like are initialized has been described. However, the slot machine 1 may update the analysis data for identifying all the game histories performed in the slot machine 1, in addition to the effect data and the game history data. The analysis data is, for example, data that a manufacturer or the like collects the slot machine 1 and uses only for analysis, and is data that cannot be used for progress of a game or performance of the slot machine 1.

In the above-described embodiment and modified example, the example used when determining the type and content of the effect to be executed during the next advantageous period or AT based on the number-of-sheets unrelated effect data carried over after the advantageous period has been described. However, not only during the next advantageous period or AT, but also based on the number-unrelated effect data carried over after the advantageous period ends, the type and content of the effect to be executed in the normal period, the advantageous general, and the CZ are determined. Good.

In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the example in which the number-unrelated performance data is carried over after the advantageous period is described. However, only when the game history during the advantageous period that has ended satisfies the special condition, the number-unrelated effect data may be carried over after the advantageous period ends. The special condition may be a condition that is satisfied, for example, that the story reaches up to 15 episodes, that the premium effect is executed, and that the net number of increase is a predetermined number (for example, 500) or more.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the game history data for cell-phone interlocking is not used when determining the type or content of the effect to be executed has been described. Alternatively, the type and content of the effect to be executed may be determined using the game history data for cell-phone linkage.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the net additional number is hidden according to the display of the ending telop has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the non-display, and for example, the display mode is changed to display the net additional number. Alternatively, the item image or the like corresponding to the net increase may be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which the content of the effect to be executed during the next advantageous period (AT) is determined according to the number-unrelated effect data that is not initialized by the end of the advantageous period has been described. The target of the effect determined is not limited to the display effect executed by displaying on the liquid crystal display 27, but may be a light effect executed by a lamp or an LED, and a sound effect output from the speakers 31L and 31R. It may be.
In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, an example in which the number of stories is increased as the game progresses has been described as an effect during AT. However, the production during AT is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a production in which a fighting battle is performed and the number of rounds advances according to the progress of the game, and when a special condition is satisfied (the net increase in number is 2000). It is also possible to execute an ending effect that is executed only when the number of games reaches, the number of AT games reaches 1000, etc.). In such a case, as the number-unrelated effect data, data that specifies the number of rounds and whether or not the ending effect is executed is updated, and after the advantageous period ends, the effect according to the number of rounds or whether or not the ending effect is effected. May be executed. For example, when the ending effect is being executed, an image imitating a trophy may be displayed during AT in the next advantageous period.

In FIG. 26 in the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the AT net extra number itself is displayed on the display unit of the communication terminal owned by the player based on the game history data for mobile interlocking has been described, but not limited to this. An image (for example, one dollar box image corresponding to 100 sheets) corresponding to the AT net increase number may be displayed.

(A) Case of carrying over effect data having a direct relationship with a medal In the above-described embodiment, the maximum number of accumulated totals of “2400” is set as the net additional number during the advantageous period notified on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Ends when the upper limit of the cumulative number during the advantageous period is reached soon (the cumulative number reaches "2370") in order not to notify more than the value obtained by adding the maximum payout number for one game to " The example in which the telop is displayed and the effect data having a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period is initialized in SB46 of FIG. 18 every time the advantageous period ends. However, this is not limited to this, as long as it is not more than a value obtained by adding the maximum payout number for one game to “2400”, which is the upper limit of the cumulative number, for example, when the advantageous period ends. Also, the effect data (for example, cumulative number, net additional number, etc.) that is directly related to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period may be carried over without being initialized. The type and content of the effect to be executed may be determined and executed based on the effect data. For example, when the cumulative number (or net additional number) in the advantageous period does not reach "2400" (or "2370"), the effect data having a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period. (For example, the total number, the number of net additions, etc.) may be carried over afterwards without being initialized. Even in this case, as shown by SB47 and SB48 in FIG. 18, when the game is exhausted 100 times without winning AT from the end of the previous advantageous period, the effect data inherited from the previous advantageous period is initialized. However, it may not be reflected in subsequent productions by not carrying over. In the following, an example will be described in which the effect data that is directly related to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period is succeeded thereafter.

-Example of reflecting on the net increase in number display An example in which the net increase in the previous advantageous period is succeeded thereafter will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining an example of an increase/decrease in the cumulative number counter and the net increase in number during the advantageous period. In FIG. 34, the vertical axis represents the type of the controlled period, the cumulative number counter, the ending telop, the net increase number, and a slump graph in which the net increase number is graphed from the top, and the horizontal axis indicates from the left. To the right, the passage of time (digesting the game) is shown. In FIG. 34, when a predetermined period elapses after the first advantageous period (referred to as a first advantageous period in FIG. 34) ends, the advantageous period is again referred to as a second advantageous period (referred to as a second advantageous period in FIG. 34). Control) is shown as an example.

First, when the normal period is controlled to the advantageous period (first advantageous period), as shown in SA01 of FIG. 9 and SA12 and SA14 of FIG. 11, the advantageous period counter and the total number counter according to the progress of the game. The value of is updated. In the first advantageous period of FIG. 34, an example is shown in which the AT is controlled as well as during the advantageous period. When controlled to AT (net increase number calculation period), as shown in SB03 of FIG. 13 and SB10 of FIG. 14, the net increase number is updated according to the progress of the game. During the AT, for example, the navigation effect is executed when the push-order bell is won, so that the value of the cumulative number counter increases and the net additional number also increases as shown in the slump graph. Further, during AT, as shown in SB06 of FIG. 13 and SB22 of FIG. 14, the net additional number is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

In FIG. 34, according to the progress of the game thereafter, when the cumulative number of games and the total number of net additions reaches "900" after playing the game 500 times, the first advantageous period ends and is controlled to the normal period. The case is shown. When the first advantageous period ends, the game data during the first advantageous period is initialized, while the processing of SB45 and SB46 in FIG. 18 is not performed, so the payout is made during the first advantageous period. The effect data (effect data managed on the sub CPU 71 side) including effect data having a direct relationship with the number of medals is inherited thereafter. It should be noted that, provided that the cumulative total (or net additional number) has not reached the upper limit of "2400", the effect data including effect data having a direct relationship with the number of medals paid out during the advantageous period. When the cumulative number (or net additional number) reaches the upper limit of “2400”, the effect data having a direct relation with the number of medals paid out at least during the advantageous period is set thereafter. It may not be inherited.

In FIG. 34, it is assumed that the advantageous period (referred to as the second advantageous period in FIG. 19) is controlled again until the game is exhausted a predetermined number of times (100) after being controlled in the normal period. In this modification, the net additional number of sheets inherited from the first advantageous period is updated according to the progress of the game even in the normal period. In the second advantageous period, the AT is controlled after the advantageous general and CZ are controlled for a predetermined period. When controlled during the advantageous period, the values of the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are newly updated according to the progress of the game even if the net increase in number is succeeded. Even if controlled during the advantageous period, the navigation effect is not executed during the advantageous general or during CZ, so the cumulative number counter becomes 0 or a negative value, and "0" is set as shown at SA16 in FIG. Further, as shown in the slump graph, the net increase in number also decreases during the advantageous general or CZ as in the normal period.

In the second advantageous period of FIG. 34, it is assumed that the AT is controlled after the advantageous general or CZ is passed. When controlled by the AT, the net addition number updated after the first advantageous period is updated and displayed. It should be noted that it is possible to update and display from the net increase in number succeeded from the first advantageous period by performing AT winning or AT control until the game is played a predetermined number of times (100) after being controlled in the normal period. In FIG. 34, since 150 medals have been consumed and controlled by the AT after the end of the first advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 updates and displays the net increase in number from "750" (=900-150).

In FIG. 34, when the cumulative number in the advantageous period does not reach the upper limit value in accordance with the progress of the game thereafter, and the net additional number succeeded and updated from the first advantageous period exceeds, for example, “2090”, The case where the value of the advantageous period counter becomes 5 or less is shown. When the value of the advantageous period counter becomes 5 or less, the corresponding ending telop is displayed as indicated by SB12 to SB13 in FIG. When the ending telop is displayed according to the value of the advantageous period counter, the update display of the net additional number is continued. The ending telop is displayed until the number of games in the second advantageous period reaches the upper limit of 1500 and ends.

When the value of the advantageous period counter reaches 0, the first condition is satisfied and the second advantageous period ends, the game data in the second advantageous period is initialized, while SB45 in FIG. Since the processing of SB46 and SB46 is not performed, the effect data from the first advantageous period is succeeded thereafter. Further, after the second advantageous period ends, the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won because the normal period is controlled. Therefore, the net additional number does not continuously increase as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 34, but decreases as the game progresses as shown by the solid line.

In this way, when the net increase in the advantageous period is succeeded thereafter, the net increase in the number can be updated and displayed during the next advantageous period. Even in this case, the net additional number reaches, for example, "2370" so that the value obtained by adding the maximum payout number of one game to the upper limit "2400" of the cumulative number is not displayed as the net additional number. At this time, the net additional number may be hidden, or the net additional number may be hidden and a special effect may be executed. Even after the net increase in number reaches "2370", the sub CPU 71 updates the net increase in number as the game progresses. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of a special effect.

When the net additional number reaches "2370", as shown in FIG. 35(a), the net additional number displayed in the upper right area of the liquid crystal display 27 is hidden and a special effect "Congratulations!" You may make it display such a message. Further, when the number of net additions reaches "3000", a message "Congratulations!" may be displayed as a special effect, as shown in FIG. Other special effects may include a message such as "Great!" It should be noted that the sub CPU 71 performs a process of separately calculating the net additional number in the controlled AT during the currently controlled advantageous period, and when the special additional number is executed without displaying the net additional number, the sub CPU 71 is currently controlled. It is also possible to display only the net increase in the number of ATs during the advantageous period.

-Example of reflecting in the production other than the net additional number display In FIG. 34, the example in which the net additional number from the previous advantageous period is taken over and reflected in the net additional number in the next advantageous period is described, but it is reflected in the net additional number itself. Not limited to this, for example, an effect corresponding to the succeeded net additional number (hereinafter, also referred to as a net additional number corresponding effect) may be executed during the next advantageous period. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect corresponding to the net additional number.

FIG. 36 shows an example of a display screen during AT controlled in the next advantageous period in a state where “250” has been taken over as the net additional number in the previous advantageous period. As the effect corresponding to the net increase in number, for example, an image of the mark ⊚ is used, and the mark ∘ is displayed for the number of quotients obtained by dividing the succeeded net increase in number by 100. In FIG. 36, since the quotient is 2 (=250/100), two ⊚ marks are displayed. That is, 100 sheets are displayed as one mark. As a result, it is possible to grasp the rough estimate of the net number of sheets increased in the previous advantageous period. Note that, similarly to FIG. 34, the net additional number that has been inherited from the previous advantageous period is continuously updated during the normal period and the like, and in the AT during the next advantageous period, according to the continuously increased number of extra numbers, You may make it display a mark. In any case, the net number of ATs to be increased during the current advantageous period may be displayed separately from the ⊚ mark, as shown by "TOTAL: 15" in FIG. Further, the display itself of the net additional number may be performed by using such a mark instead of a specific number.

-Example of reflecting on the end screen of the advantageous period, etc. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(h) and FIG. 24(d), as the end screen when the AT ends and the advantageous period ends, This time, the example of displaying the game history information including the number of AT games and the net increase in the advantageous period has been described. However, the game history information displayed on the end screen is not limited to the game history during the current advantageous period. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the end screen.

When the controlled AT ends from the end of the previous advantageous period until the game is exhausted 100 times, as shown in FIG. 37(a), the game history information during the previous advantageous period as <<previous result>> May be displayed, and the game history information during the current advantageous period may be displayed as <<current result>>.

Even when the end screen is displayed in this way, when the cumulative number reaches "2370" in accordance with the progress of the game during each advantageous period, the net additional number is not displayed as described with reference to FIG. However, the ending telop may be displayed, and the net addition number may not be displayed as the game history information on the ending screen after the ending telop is displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent notification of a net addition number (TOTAL) equal to or more than the value obtained by adding the maximum payout number for one game to "2400" which is the upper limit value of the cumulative number.

As another example of the end screen, when the game history during the current advantageous period or the game history obtained by adding the game history during the previous advantageous period satisfies the specific condition, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to display a special end screen that displays a message such as “Completed Congratulations Congratulations!” in the background of the rainbow mode without notifying the detailed history information. The specific condition is, for example, the maximum of one game with respect to "2400", which is the upper limit of the cumulative number, in the game history during the current advantageous period or the game history obtained by adding together the game history during the previous advantageous period. It is equal to or more than the sum of payouts, and the ending telop during the advantageous period (including the ending telop displayed when the upper limit of the number of games is reached, the ending telop displayed when the upper limit of the cumulative number is reached) May be displayed, or the condition may be satisfied due to the story being developed to the final story.

-Example of reflecting on game screen during mobile interlocking Fig. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game screen during mobile interlocking. During the interlocking with the mobile phone, an effect may be executed in accordance with the net number of sheets increased during the advantageous period. FIG. 38A shows an example of the screen after the number of net additions reaches “1000” and the OVER display is performed during the interlocking with the mobile phone. After the OVER display is performed, a message such as "acquisition!" may be displayed in a pop-up below the net increase display on the liquid crystal display 27.

Further, during the mobile interlocking, the effect data having a direct relation with the number of medals paid out during the previous advantageous period may be succeeded to and reflected on the game screen. FIG. 38B shows an example of a screen when the total net increase in number of sheets succeeding and updated from the previous advantageous period reaches "2000" during the AT of the next advantageous period. Even when the net increase in the number of ATs during the current advantageous period is relatively small at "120", when the total net increase in the number of updated numbers after the previous advantageous period reaches "2000", the liquid crystal display 27 A message such as "acquire!" may be displayed in a pop-up below the net increase in number display.

(B) Modified Example of Over Display (a) Regarding Net Increase Number Non-Display Period in Net Increase Number Calculation Period In the above embodiment, the confirmation screen is illustrated as a net increase number non-display period during which the net increase number calculation period is not displayed. However, when the net addition number reaches “2000” in the confirmation screen and the bonus is started by winning the winning RBB, as shown in FIG. 23, the net addition number and the OVER display are displayed. An example in which the net increase in number and the OVER display are displayed in the rainbow mode when the net increase in number reaches “2000” at the time of the first medal payout after once is displayed in the normal mode has been described. Similarly, when the net additional number reaches "2000" in a period during which the net additional number is not displayed, which is different from the time when the final screen is displayed, and when the net additional number is controlled in the period for displaying the net additional number, the net additional number is set in the normal mode. After the display, the net addition number may be displayed in a rainbow mode when the net addition number reaches "2000" even when the first medal is paid out. For example, in a CZ that does not display the net extra number, if the net extra number reaches "2000" and the AT is again won and controlled to AT during the CZ, the net extra number is temporarily displayed. After that, if the net additional number has reached “2000” even when the first medal is paid out, the net additional number and the OVER display may be displayed in a rainbow mode. As a result, the net extra number is not suddenly displayed in the rainbow mode at the moment when the net extra number display is restarted, so that it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding or causing an inconvenience. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which, once the rainbow flag is set in the SB 20, the net additional number and the OVER display are displayed in the rainbow mode until the advantageous period ends, regardless of the subsequent net additional number. However, in a gaming machine that is designed so that a game is played for a relatively long time in the net additional number non-display period, after the net additional number display and the like are once displayed in a rainbow mode, for example, a net additional number non-display period such as CZ. , It is expected that the net increase in number will greatly decrease during the net increase in non-display period, and in this case, when the net increase in number is restarted, the value of the net increase does not reach "2000" (for example, 1900). It is possible that Even in such a case, if the net increase in number is displayed in the rainbow mode as shown in the above embodiment, only the net increase is displayed in the rainbow mode even though the net increase does not reach "2000". It is possible that the player is in a bad mood by being displayed. In order to solve such a problem, for example, even when the net additional number once reaches “2000”, the net additional number is a predetermined value within a predetermined range with respect to “2000” in the subsequent game progress ( For example, when it becomes less than "1950"), the rainbow flag may be reset so that the net increase in number display or the like may not be performed in the rainbow mode until "2000" is reached again. As a result, for example, even after the net additional number reaches "2000" and is displayed in the rainbow mode, the net additional number decreases as the game progresses, and the net additional number is less than the predetermined value ("1950"). When this happens, the net increase in number is displayed in a normal manner, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as a player's discomfort. Even when the rainbow flag is reset, the OVER display number may be maintained as it is without being reset, or the OVER display number of "2000" may be reset. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the net additional number calculation period, the predetermined end condition is satisfied by the end of the advantageous period (including CZ and AT) after the ART is controlled and the advantageous RT is controlled to start ART. The period until establishment is illustrated. However, the net increase amount calculation period is not limited to this as long as it includes a state in which the payout rate exceeds 1, and for example, a predetermined period is determined by ending the advantageous period after the AT is elected and the control to the AT is started. It may be a period until the end condition of is satisfied. Further, even if the payout rate is not more than 1, it may be a period from the announcement of the AT winning to the end of the advantageous period until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied, and the advantage from the announcement of the AT start It may be a period until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied by the termination of the period.

(B) Advantageous State and Special State In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the advantageous state and the bonus is illustrated as the special state. However, the advantageous state and the special state are not limited to these, respectively. For example, it may be an advantageous state for the player, such as RT in which the winning probability of the re-play combination is improved. Here, with reference to FIG. 45, an example in which bonus is applied as an advantageous state and RT is applied as a special state will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state in the modified example. In addition, in FIG. 45, “RBB”, “RBB internal winning state”, “advantageous RT”, and “normal RT” are the same as the gaming state in the above embodiment except for the transition of the gaming state. To do.

In the example of FIG. 45, when it is initialized by changing the setting or the like, the game state is set to the normal RT and the game is started. The normal RT continues until the RBB is won and the RBB or the RBB internal winning state is controlled. The winning probability of RBB is set to be about 1/200. When the winning RBB is won, the bonus is controlled to "RBB". During the RBB, there is a high probability that a bell will be won, so medals can be obtained efficiently.

When the number of paid-out medals during the bonus exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the "advantageous RT" is controlled. In “advantageous RT”, the re-playing combination wins with a high probability, so the average payout rate is 1. Therefore, in the "advantageous RT", as compared with in the "normal RT", it is possible to play the game without consuming the medals owned by the player. The “advantageous RT” continues until the game is played a predetermined number of times (100). After the game is played a predetermined number of times in "advantageous RT", it is controlled to "normal RT". For this reason, after the bonus ends, it is possible to have an expectation that the player will win the RBB again and be controlled by the bonus during the “advantageous RT” in which the player-owned medal is not consumed, and the bonus and the advantageous RT. It is possible to provide a game property such as increasing the number of medals of the player by being repeatedly controlled.

As shown in FIG. 45, the start condition of the net additional number calculation period in the gaming machine in which the game state changes is established by, for example, winning the RBB in "normal RT", winning the RBB, and controlling the bonus. Further, the condition for ending the net increase amount calculation period is satisfied, for example, by ending the "advantageous RT" without winning the RBB in the "advantageous RT" that can be continued from the end of the bonus until the game is executed a predetermined number of times. .. When the RBB is won in the "advantageous RT", the net increase number calculation period can be continued even after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the timing at which the "advantageous RT" ends should be reached. For example, when the RBB is won in the 99th game in the “advantageous RT”, the net additional number calculation period is continued in the game after the next 100th game. Since the setting is made in this way, the net additional number calculation period in this modified example continues as long as the RBB is won in the “advantageous RT” controlled after the bonus is started, and during the “advantageous RT”. It ends when you do not win the RBB. Note that the net increase amount calculation period in the present modification is not limited to this as long as it is a period including a bonus in which the payout rate is more than 1 and an advantageous RT in which the payout rate is higher than the normal RT. For example, after the bonus is started. It may be a period from the end of the bonus to the game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in the “normal RT” after the game is executed a predetermined number of times and the “advantageous RT” is completed. In other words, the net increase amount calculation period continues as long as the RBB is won after the bonus is started, during the subsequent "advantageous RT" and after the end of the "advantageous RT" until the game is executed a predetermined number of times. However, it may be a period that ends when the RBB is not won during the “advantageous RT” and after the “advantageous RT” ends and before the game is executed a predetermined number of times.

Further, the sub CPU 71 in the gaming machine of the present modification executes the same processing as the processing shown in FIGS. 13 to 17. However, in SB05 of FIG. 13 and SB16 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the bonus or the advantageous RT after the bonus is ended, and the net increase display is updated during the bonus or the advantageous RT. .. Further, in SB30 of FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the bonus or the advantageous RT is finished, and when the bonus or the advantageous RT is finished, the game result is displayed in SB32 or SB35.

As a result, a net increase in the number of coins from winning the RBB in the "normal RT", then winning the prize and controlling the bonus to executing the game a predetermined number of times in the "advantageous RT" after the bonus is finished, is calculated. At the same time, the net additional number can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 (except during the confirmation screen is displayed). In addition, regardless of whether the bonus is in progress or the advantageous RT, the OVER display is performed according to the net added number, and when the net added number reaches “2000”, the rainbow flag is set and the subsequent net added number is increased. Regardless of whether it is less than "2000", it is possible to display the net additional number display and the OVER display in the rainbow mode. As a result, it is possible to know whether or not the "2000" OVER display number has been reached depending on whether or not the net additional number is displayed in the rainbow mode, and even if the player misses the "2000" OVER display or the like. Even after that, it is possible to understand that the gaming machine is operating normally by displaying the net additional number in the rainbow mode, and it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from feeling distrustful. In addition, the bonus and the advantageous RT can be associated with each other in the point of calculating and displaying the net additional number, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Also in the above example, the net increase in number is continuously calculated even during the RBB internal winning state where the bonus is won. On the other hand, the display of the net additional number is suspended from the time the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled. As a result, when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, the player can concentrate on winning the winning bonus and controlling the bonus. Further, when the net increase number reaches the OVER display number of "2000" from the time the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed to the time when the bonus is controlled, the net increase is performed after the bonus is controlled as in FIG. 23(d). After the number of coins is displayed in the normal mode, the net number of coins is displayed in the rainbow mode when a medal is awarded by a small winning a prize or the like as in FIG. 23(e). As a result, the net additional number is not suddenly displayed in the rainbow mode at the moment when the bonus is controlled, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

In addition, during the period from the display of the bonus winning confirmation screen to the control of the bonus, even if the net additional number reaches the set number of OVER display, the OVER display is not executed and the bonus is controlled. After that, the OVER display is executed when a medal is awarded by a small winning a prize or the like as in FIG. 23(e). This allows the player to concentrate on winning the bonus that has been won and controlling it to the bonus when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, and the OVER display is suddenly displayed at the moment when the bonus is controlled. Since it is never executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

In the "advantageous RT" of the gaming machine of the modified example as described above, when the "push order bell" is won, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "BEL" is the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display. You may make it notify by the display device 27. As a result, the degree of advantage of the player during the "advantageous RT" can be further improved.

In addition, in FIG. 45, when the RBB is won during the advantageous RT, an example in which the RBB internal winning state is controlled regardless of the number of games remaining in the advantageous RT has been described. It is also possible to control the internal winning state of the RBB after digesting (finishing the advantageous RT). As a result, the advantageous RT continues even after winning the RBB, so that it is possible to provide the player with benefits such as medals that will be obtained during the predetermined game in the advantageous RT regardless of the timing of winning the RBB. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged even if the RBB is won at an early timing.

Further, in the modification described with reference to the above embodiment and FIG. 45, as an example of the bonus, RBB in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is improved is illustrated. However, the bonus is not limited to this as long as the payout rate is more than 1, for example, an AT (hereinafter, also referred to as a pseudo bonus) that notifies the advantageous operation mode until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Good. Such control to the pseudo bonus is performed by the main CPU 61 in, for example, the advantageous period related process (S300) and the advantageous period setting process (S700) of FIG. When it is determined to control the pseudo bonus, a confirmation screen for notifying that the pseudo bonus has been won is displayed at the timing determined by the sub CPU 71.

(C) Net Increase Number Calculation Period In the above embodiment, the trigger for starting the net increase number calculation period is an example in which it is established by being controlled by ART. However, the trigger for starting the net increase number calculation period is not limited to this, and may be established by being controlled by a bonus, or by being controlled by either ART or bonus. It may be one. Further, although the example of the termination trigger of the net increase number calculation period is shown to be established when the advantageous period is finished, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be established when the AT is not controlled after the bonus ends. , AT may end (the number of AT games becomes 0), or the game may be established a predetermined number of times (for example, 30) after the advantageous period ends, or the like.

(D) Predetermined display mode and special display mode In the above-described embodiment, the normal display mode in which the red character and the like common to each of the net increase display, the OVER display, and the end screen are mainly used as the predetermined display mode has been illustrated. However, if the predetermined display mode is a normal display mode, it does not need to be a mode common to each of the net extra number display, the OVER display, and the end screen, and a different mode (for example, the net extra number display is a red character, OVER). The display may have pink characters and the end screen may have silver characters. Further, as the special display mode, the rainbow mode mainly including the characters of the rainbow pattern common to the net increase number display, the OVER display, and the end screen has been illustrated. However, the special display mode only needs to be a mode different from the predetermined display mode, and does not have to be a mode common to the net additional number display, the OVER display, and the end screen, and different modes (for example, the net additional number display is a rainbow pattern). , The OVER display is a floral character, and the end screen is a gold character). As a result, it is possible to abundant variations of the display modes of the net additional number display, the OVER display, and the end screen.

The special display mode is also a mode used in other game effects that can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, and is more advantageous to the player than when the game effect is executed in another mode. May be set so as to be higher. Here, as the game effect, an example of a possibility notification effect that is an effect that notifies the possibility of AT win or bonus win and that can be executed by any one of a plurality of types including a rainbow mode. When the possibility notification effect is executed in the rainbow mode, the possibility that the AT win or the bonus win is higher than that in the other mode may be set. As a result, regardless of the type of effect, it is possible to consistently give the player a sense of expectation and superiority when executed in the special display mode.

Further, as the special display mode, one mode of the rainbow mode is exemplified, but the invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be defined (for example, rainbow mode, floral pattern mode, animal pattern mode, etc.). Further, the degree of advantage for the player may be set to be different depending on which of the plurality of kinds of special display modes the net additional number display is performed. The degree of advantage for the player is, for example, the level of the set value that has been set, the number of AT games that have not been notified, or the like. For example, when the rainbow display is displayed as the special display mode when the net additional number reaches “2000”, the set value may be set higher than when the special display mode is displayed in the floral pattern mode. May be higher. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which special display mode the net additional display is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(E) Regarding End Screen In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21(e) and the like, in the end screen in the special display mode, not only the net increase in number but also other game results such as the number of AT games are displayed in the rainbow mode. The example of displaying with is explained. However, on the end screen in the special display mode, only the net additional number may be displayed in the rainbow mode, and other game results may be displayed in the normal mode. Further, the end screen may be displayed in the normal mode (see FIG. 20(h)) regardless of whether or not the rainbow flag is set.

(F) Regarding Specific Number as Special Display Mode In the above embodiment, an example in which the net increase number “2000” is set as the specific number has been described, but the number is not limited to this, and “1500”, “2200”, etc. It may be defined. Also, an example in which one value is set as the specific number has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of values (1500, 2000, 2200) are set, and the net additional number display reaches any of the net additional numbers. It may be determined that the degree of advantage for the player is different depending on whether or not the special display mode is performed. For example, when the special display mode is displayed when the net additional number reaches "2200", a higher setting value may be set than when the net increase number is displayed in the special display mode when reaching "2000". You may make it high. As a result, the player can be focused on the timing at which the net additional number is displayed in the special display mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(C) Modification regarding caution display In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the ending effect is performed from the start of the last game in the advantageous state to the start of the next game, and the ending effect is predetermined. The example in which the caution is displayed until a predetermined time has passed from the timing has been described. Also, if the operation to start the next game is performed early, the ending effect will be ended at that time, but since the caution display will continue, the caution display will be displayed across the next game. Can be done. However, the ending effect may be performed during the wait period (hereinafter also referred to as the ending wait period) by generating a wait for stopping the progress of the game. That is, during the ending effect, even if an operation for advancing the game is performed, the ending effect may be continued without being effectively accepted. Further, the ending wait period (5 seconds) is set longer than the predetermined time (3 seconds) for displaying the caution. As a result, the caution display may be completed during the ending wait period. Further, the suggestion display may be performed before or after the caution display as long as it is performed during a period other than the period during which the caution display is performed during the ending effect. These modifications will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the effect regarding the caution display during the ending wait period. In addition, FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining the display contents of the example of effect on the liquid crystal display 27.

FIG. 39(a) is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect in which the caution display is performed after the suggestion display is performed during the ending wait period. Timing 1 shows the timing when the final game in the AT is started, and timing 2 shows the timing when the rotation of all reels 11L to 11R is stopped. In the final game, the background for AT is continuously displayed until the timing 2 when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. Further, when the push order navigation or the like is won in the final game, the navigation effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 40A, the navigation effect is performed during the background display for AT.

Further, after timing 2, the ending wait period is entered. At the ending period, the background is switched to the background for AT termination. Further, history display is performed at a predetermined timing (timing 3) in the ending wait period. As shown in FIG. 40B, a display such as “TOTAL: 540 sheets” is displayed as a history display in the area 3 during the background display for AT termination.

At timing 4, the history display and the suggestion display are performed. In the example of FIG. 40(c), the image of the character A is displayed in the area 5 as a suggestion display. As a result, it is possible to suggest the advantage of the slot machine 1 to the player, and it is possible to provide the player with an enjoyment that the player can guess. The indication display ends at timing 5.

At timing 6, the history display and the caution display are displayed. As shown in FIG. 40D, the caution display is performed in the area 2. In this way, by moving the player's line of sight from the area 5 to the area 2, it is possible to make the player easily notice that the display content has changed, and it is possible to prevent the attention display from being overlooked.

Timing 7 indicates the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the caution display was started. When the suggestion display is performed before the caution display, the timing 6 at which the caution display is started is set, for example, within 2 seconds after the ending wait period is started. Therefore, the warning display can be completed without fail during the ending wait period.

Timing 8 is the timing when the game is started in the normal period after the end of AT, the background is switched to the normal background, and the dialogue display is performed. As shown in FIG. 40(e), the sun image or the like is displayed in the upper right of the display area as a background image for normal use, and the suggestion displayed in FIG. 40(c) is displayed as the first stage of the dialogue display. As a message explaining the display, a dialogue such as "character A is not so good" is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to understand the content of the suggestion display.

FIG. 39B is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect in which a suggestion display is performed after a caution display is performed during the ending wait period. Timing 6'shows the timing at which the caution display is performed while the history display is being performed. As shown in FIG. 40( f ), a display such as “TOTAL: 540 sheets” is displayed as a history display in area 3, and a caution display in area 2 is displayed without being obstructed by the history display.

Timing 7'shows the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the caution display was started. When the caution display is performed before the suggestion display, the timing 6'when the caution display is started is set to, for example, within 1 second after the ending wait period is started. Therefore, the warning display can be completed without fail during the ending wait period. Further, as shown in timings 4', 5'in FIG. 39(b) and FIG. 40(g), the suggestion display can be completed after the caution display is completed in the ending wait period.

In this way, even in the case where the caution display is first performed and then the suggestion display is performed, the caution display is compared with the one in which the caution display and the suggestion display are simultaneously performed, for example, the player is focused on the suggestion display and the caution display is displayed. You can prevent it from being overlooked. As a result, while the caution display is being performed, the player can fully exercise the function of alerting by being able to visually recognize the caution display, and the suggestion display suggests the advantage to improve the interest of the game. Can be made

FIG. 39C is a timing chart for explaining an example of an effect in which the caution display is performed after the suggestion display is performed during the ending wait period, and then the suggestion display is performed. Timing 6 indicates the timing at which the caution display is started as shown in FIG. 40(i) after the suggestion display (timings 4 to 5, see FIG. 40(h)) is performed during the ending wait period. There is.

Timing 7 indicates the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the caution display was started. When the caution display is performed after the suggestion display is performed and then the suggestion display is performed, the timing 6 at which the caution display is started is set to a timing within 1 second from the start of the ending wait period, for example. ing. Therefore, the warning display can be completed without fail during the ending wait period. Further, the suggestion display can be completed in the period before and after the caution display during the ending weight period.

Further, as shown in timings 4′ and 5′ of FIG. 39(c) and FIG. 40(j), the image of the character B is displayed in the area 4 as a suggestion display after the caution display is ended in the ending wait period. There is. The suggestion display for displaying the character B is, for example, an example of confirming that the set value being set is 4 or more. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the set value of the slot machine 1 is 4 or more.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39(c), the hint display after the caution display may be performed in a display mode different from the display mode of the suggestion display performed before the caution display. As a result, even after the suggestion display has already been given and the caution display has been given, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the suggestion display will be given again, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. it can. Also, if the display mode of the suggestion display changes within the predetermined time during which the caution display is being performed, the player may pay attention to the suggestion display rather than the caution display, and the significance of the presence of the caution display is high. It fades. However, by changing the display mode of the suggestion display after performing the caution display for a predetermined time, it is possible to make the suggestion display pay attention while paying attention to the caution display.

Timing 8 is the timing when the game is started in the normal period after the end of AT, the background is switched to the normal background, and the dialogue display is performed. As shown in FIG. 40(k), the sun image or the like is displayed in the upper right of the display area as a background image for normal use, and the suggestion displayed in FIG. 40(j) is displayed as the first stage of the dialogue display. As a message explaining the display, a dialogue such as "character B is good" is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to understand the content of the suggestion display.

It should be noted that whether the ending effect is performed in the ending wait period as in the modified example or in the final game in an advantageous state as in the above-described embodiment may be determined in advance in either one. Alternatively, a random number may be randomly selected for each advantageous state. Further, also in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the caution display may be performed and then the suggestion display may be performed. It may be a suggestion display. The pattern of the suggestion display and the type of the suggestion display may be determined in the suggestion display lottery described above.

In the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which one type is set as the background image according to the game state and the like has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be set. .. For example, as an ending background for ending AT for displaying a warning, a background image in which the shutter of the camera is closed and a background image in which treasure overflows from the treasure box are provided, and one of these is finished in AT. It may be displayed as an ending background for the game. For example, the sub CPU 71 may determine which ending background is to be displayed by random number lottery according to the number of net additions in AT. Even when a plurality of types of backgrounds are defined, as shown in FIG. 27B, no matter which background is displayed, a layer having a higher priority than a layer on which the background is displayed. It suffices to display the caution in. As a result, it is possible to prevent the background from obstructing the caution display regardless of which background is displayed.

The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification may further include the following configuration. The gaming machine executes a movable member that can be changed between a position overlapping the display region and a position not overlapping the display region, and a movable member changing the movable member over a plurality of stages so that the region overlapping the display region increases. A movable member effect control means for controlling the movable member effect control means, wherein the area of the movable member effect changeable by a predetermined stage does not overlap with the area in which the caution image is displayed. An area where the movable member changes after the predetermined step overlaps with an area where the caution image can be displayed. According to this configuration, even when the caution image is displayed, the change of the movable member up to a predetermined stage in the movable member effect can be visually recognized by the player, so that the caution image is displayed without impairing playability. be able to. The details will be described below. For example, the sub CPU 71 is provided with a movable member that can be changed between a position overlapping the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 and a position not overlapping at all. You may make it perform a movable member production by drive-controlling a movable member so that the area|region which overlaps with a display area may increase in multiple steps (3 steps). The predetermined effect condition is satisfied, for example, when the "CH" combination is won in the first game after the advantageous state ends.

Further, in the first stage of the movable member effect, as in the case of the dialogue display, for example, the position is changed to a position overlapping only the region 1 shown in FIG. The area 2 may be changed to a position overlapping the area where the caution display is performed. Even in this case, the movable member effects of the second and subsequent stages are performed when the next game is started after the game in which the drive control of the first stage is performed is finished, as in the case of the dialogue display. .. As a result, even when the caution display is being performed in the area 2 when starting the movable member effect, it is possible to execute the first-stage effect of the movable member effect, which impairs the playability. It is possible to display a warning without. Further, even if the first stage effect of the movable member effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the caution display from being disturbed. The movable member may be, for example, a shutter member that is provided so as to surround four sides of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and can be covered from each of the four sides. It may be an accessory member that is provided in the liquid crystal display device 27 and drops the member in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27.

In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, the display or operation in the second stage or later of the dialogue display or the movable member effect is performed after the game in which the display or operation in the first stage is performed is finished and the next game is performed. The example in which the caution display does not overlap the serif display and the movable member by being executed when it is started has been described. However, the method of not overlapping the dialogue display or the movable member in the area for displaying the caution display is not limited to this, and for example, whether or not the sub CPU 71 is performing the caution display (a predetermined time has not elapsed. Or not), and when it is determined that the warning display is being performed, it is determined that the warning display is not performed by restricting/prohibiting the display or operation of the dialogue display or the second and subsequent stages of the movable member performance. Alternatively, it is possible to allow the dialogue display or the display or operation in the second stage or later of the movable member effect. In addition, the execution time of the effect may be set in advance, and in this case, the display or operation of the second and subsequent stages may be set to be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, the display or operation in the first step can be executed until a predetermined time has elapsed after the caution display is performed, and the display or operation in the second step or later is the warning display. It may be executed after a predetermined time has passed after the execution. Further, the example in which the dialogue display and the movable member effect are executed over a plurality of games has been described, but the display or operation of the second and subsequent stages may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the caution display. For example, it may be executed and ended within one game.

In the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, as an example of the display mode of the caution display, the display mode in which the message in the caution display is surrounded by a square frame is illustrated as shown in FIG. 30 and the like. However, the display mode of the caution display is not limited to this. FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the display mode of the caution display. As shown in FIG. 41A, the display mode of the caution display may be such that the message in the caution display is surrounded by a rectangular frame and the frame is blinked. Note that in FIG. 41(a), a square frame is made into a dotted line to indicate blinking display. The display mode of the caution display may be a prominent mode in which the message in the caution display is surrounded by a jagged frame as shown in FIG. 41(b). In addition, as shown in FIG. 41C, the display mode of the caution display is such that a message image of the caution display is displayed in the area 2 and a jagged large frame including the message image is displayed over the entire display area. It may be an aspect. In this case, the large jagged frame and the message image of the caution display are continuous, and the display mode such as the color and shape of the continuous large jagged frame may be changed according to the degree of advantage. Good. This makes it possible to suggest the degree of advantage while paying attention to the caution display. In order to ensure visibility, it is preferable that the caution display color is not similar to the background image color.

Further, the example of displaying the caution display layer in the layer having the highest priority among the plurality of layers has been described. However, if the caution display is a layer having a higher priority than the background image layer, the caution display may be displayed in a layer having a lower priority than a layer such as a navigation effect as a specific display or a history display. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being obstructed by the background. Further, in the relationship between the caution display and the specific display, as shown in FIG. 27B, since the areas used for the display do not overlap, it is possible to prevent the special display from obstructing the caution display. Even when the caution display is performed in the mode shown in FIG. 41(b), at least the message image of the caution display does not overlap with the specific display, so that the specific display is prevented from obstructing the message image of the caution display. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being obstructed by the large frame of the caution display.

In the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the background image is an image including only the image corresponding to the gaming state has been described. However, the background image may include a caution image. Further, the example in which the caution display and the suggestion display are displayed using different areas as shown in FIG. 27 has been described. However, the caution display and the suggestion display are not simultaneously performed as shown in FIGS. 28 to 40 and the like. Therefore, the area used for the caution display may be used for the suggestion display. For example, the caution display may be displayed using the area 2 and the suggestion display may be displayed using the area 2. Even in this case, since the caution display and the suggestion display are not performed at the same time, the caution display is not disturbed by the suggestion display and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Further, regarding the suggestion display, if the suggestion display is not newly started or the display mode of the suggestion display is not changed while the notice display is being performed, the suggestion display is continuously performed and the caution display is concurrently performed. It may be one.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the suggestion display is not performed or updated during the caution display by adjusting the execution timing and the layer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the caution display is being performed is determined by the sub CPU 71. When the caution display is not being performed, the suggestion display is permitted or updated, and when the caution display is being performed, the suggestion display is allowed. May be restricted or prohibited from being newly performed or updated.

In the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the caution display is displayed in the predetermined area 2 has been described. However, the warning display is not limited to this as long as the display position and the display mode are maintained from the display start time to the display end time. The display mode of the caution display may be different.

In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the caution display is ended after the caution display is performed for a predetermined time has been described. However, the warning display may be continued until a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied even after a predetermined time has elapsed. The predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting an operation for starting the next game (detection of insertion of a medal, operation of a bet switch, operation of a start switch, etc.). May be. As a result, the warning display can be continued even after the warning display has been performed for a predetermined time, so that the effect of calling attention can be increased.

Further, in the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the display mode of the caution display does not change from the display start to the display end has been described. However, the display mode of the caution display may be changed when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. The predetermined change condition may be satisfied by, for example, a suggestion display. FIG. 42A is a diagram for explaining an example in which the display mode of the caution display changes. As shown in FIG. 42(a), the caution display is performed in the display mode shown in the above embodiment in the N+1th game which is the final game of the AT, and the suggestion display is performed when the predetermined time has elapsed, whereby the predetermined display is performed. If the change condition is satisfied, the display mode of the caution display may be changed to the conspicuous mode shown in FIG. 41(b) to emphasize the caution display. With this, even after the function of calling attention is sufficiently exerted, the attention display is performed in a prominent manner while performing the suggestion display, so that the player can also be focused on the attention display.

In addition, in FIG. 39C, an example is described in which, when a caution display is performed, the suggestion display that has been performed up to then is terminated, and when the suggestion display is performed after the caution display, the caution display is terminated. .. However, the caution display may be performed without continuing the suggestion display up to the caution display. Further, the suggestion display after the caution display may be performed while the caution display is continued without being terminated. FIG. 42( b) is a diagram for explaining an example of performing another display while continuing the caution display and the suggestion display without terminating them. First, suggestion A is given as a suggestion display, and a caution display is given at a predetermined timing. As shown in FIG. 42B, the suggestion A continues even after the caution display is started in the N+1th game which is the final game of AT. Further, when the caution display is performed for a predetermined time, the suggestion display is changed to the suggestion B. As shown in FIG. 42(b), the caution display continues even after the suggestion B is started. Thus, if the display mode of the suggestion display is not changed during the period of performing the caution display for a predetermined time, even if the suggestion display and the caution display are performed in parallel, until the predetermined time elapses, Since the player can pay attention to the caution display, the caution function can be fully exerted. Note that, in FIG. 42B, the caution display is performed after the suggestion A is performed, but the suggestion display and the caution display may be started at the same time.

Further, in the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, an advantageous period in which CZ and AT are included as an advantageous state is illustrated, and an example in which a caution is displayed when the AT of these is finished has been described. However, even if it is controlled during the advantageous period, it is not always controlled by the AT, and the advantageous period may end without being controlled by the AT but controlled by the AT. As described above, when the CZ is ended without being controlled by the AT while being controlled during the advantageous period, the warning display may not be displayed. The M game item in CZ shown in FIG. 42(c) is the final game of CZ because the next M+1 game item is in the normal state. However, as indicated by the * mark, the caution display is not displayed in the M game. On the other hand, in the N+1th game which is the final game of AT, the caution display is performed as in the above embodiment. As described above, by not displaying the caution display in the final game of CZ in which the medals are not actually increased and by displaying the caution display in the final game of the AT in which the medals are actually increased, the caution display is prevented from occurring frequently. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the degree of the player's attention to the caution display from decreasing.

In the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the caution display is displayed using the layer having the highest priority has been described. However, the caution display is not limited to this as long as it is displayed using at least a layer having a higher priority than the background. For example, since the error notification is performed during an error in which the game cannot be advanced, the error notification may be displayed using a layer having a higher priority than the caution display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the caution display from being displayed even in a state where the game cannot be advanced. Note that when an error notification is given during the warning display, for example, as described with reference to FIG. 29D, the warning display is temporarily stopped during the error notification (timing 8′ to 10′). The warning display may be restarted after the error notification is completed. Further, the warning display to be restarted may be displayed with the remaining time up to the predetermined time when it is temporarily stopped, or may be displayed until the predetermined time (3 seconds) has elapsed from the restart time. Good. Further, when the error notification is made, the caution display may be ended and the caution display may not be made even after the error notification is ended.

In the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the caution display is performed at the end of the advantageous state has been described. However, the caution display is not limited to this, and may be performed by not being controlled in an advantageous state for a predetermined period. Specifically, the warning may be displayed until a predetermined time elapses because the bonus or AT is not controlled even once during the insertion of 500 sheets. Further, the caution display may be performed when displaying a demo screen (also referred to as a customer waiting screen) which is executed when the game is not played for a certain period of time.

In the gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification, an example of displaying the net additional number in the advantageous state as history display has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of AT games, the number of games added to AT, and the like can be displayed. It may be displayed. Further, the example of suggesting the set value as the suggestion display has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a suggestion of the game mode may be made.

(D) Modified Example Regarding Add-On In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the add-on effect is regulated when YES is determined in SB55 of FIG. 31 has been described. However, even when it is determined to be YES in SB55 of FIG. 31, when the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the upper limit number of games remaining due to the addition of this time, the remaining upper limit number of games of the number of addition games is reached. You may make it perform the additional production which notifies the number of games until it plays. As a result, the number of AT games can be notified to the player within the upper limit number of times of the advantageous period.

In addition, the example of the addition effect in the above embodiment is an effect of notifying the number of additional games specified from the additional game number command. However, the additional effect is not limited to this, and may be a notification of the number of games less than or equal to the additional game number specified from the additional game number command. For example, when the number of additional games specified from the additional game number command is “100”, the sub CPU 71 does not execute additional production, “10 game GET!”, “20 game GET!”, “50 game GET”. !” or “100 games GET!”, and the addition effect may be controlled based on the determination result. As a result, it is possible to make the player have an expectation that the number of games actually added may exceed the number of games informed by the addition effect.

In the case of such a configuration, the sub CPU 71, for example, even when the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, the sub CPU 71 has already notified the player of the addition effect and the like. When the number of remaining AT games is not equal to or more than the upper limit number of remaining games, the additional effect may be executable. An example thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. Note that, in FIGS. 43 and 44, portions different from those in FIGS. 31 and 32 will be described.

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the addition-related effect control process. When it is determined in SB54 that the number of games to be added this time is larger than 0, the addition effect determination process is executed in SB54a. In the additional effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the additional effect is executed, and when the additional effect is executed, the number of games to be notified is determined from the number of games less than or equal to the number of additional games. Even when it is determined in the additional effect determination process to execute the additional effect, there may be a case where the additional effect is executed or a case where the additional effect is not executed depending on the determination result of SB55a described later.

At SB54b, the number of games determined to be notified at SB54a is added to the notified remaining AT game number, and the process proceeds to SB55. The informed remaining AT game number is a value for specifying the number of games informed to the player of the remaining AT game number by the additional effect or the like. The notified remaining AT game number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 and is decremented by 1 for each game during AT. When a predetermined notification condition is satisfied, such as when the notified remaining AT game number becomes a predetermined value (for example, 0), and the actual remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the predetermined value, the sub CPU 71 causes the remaining AT game number to be equal to or less than the remaining AT game number. The number of games to be added is notified as the number of additional games.

On the liquid crystal display 27, the number of remaining AT games is also displayed in this modification. The remaining AT game number on the liquid crystal display 27 is basically updated and displayed based on the value of the notified remaining AT game number updated in the RAM 75. However, when the value of the informed remaining AT game number is added and added, exceptionally, the value of the remaining AT game number on the liquid crystal display 27 is maintained until the additional production corresponding to the addition is actually executed. However, after the addition effect is actually executed, the value is displayed as the number of remaining AT games on the liquid crystal display 27. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that only the display of the remaining AT game number on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed first, even though the addition effect is not executed.

At SB55, it is determined whether the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number. When it is not determined in SB55 that the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit number of games, an additional effect is set to notify the number of games determined to be notified in SB54a in SB56a. As a result, the added effect according to the determination result of the SB 54a is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB55 that the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, it is determined in SB55a whether the notified remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number. When it is not determined in SB55a that the notified remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, SB56a sets the additional effect according to the result of SB54a. On the other hand, when it is determined in SB55a that the notified remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, the process proceeds to SB57. As a result, even if the SB 54a determines to execute the additional effect, the additional effect is not executed.

Next, a modified example of controlling the additional effect will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. In FIG. 44, the upper limit is reached when the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed, but an example in which the notified remaining AT number of games has not reached the remaining upper limit number of games yet Is shown. Note that in FIG. 44, a column of the informed remaining AT game number is shown below the remaining AT game number column.

In FIG. 44A, the case where the additional lottery condition is satisfied in the game C shown in the reel column is shown. The number of remaining AT games when the game C is started is “468”, the number of notified remaining AT games is “438”, and the remaining upper limit number of games is “497”. In this case, when “50” is determined as the additional game number by the additional lottery, the remaining AT game number after the additional game becomes “518”, and the upper limit arrival is reached when the remaining upper limit game number is reached. However, even if it is determined in SB54a as the number of games to be notified of the number of additional games, the notified remaining AT game number reaches only by "488", and as a result, the remaining upper limit game number cannot be reached. Absent. Therefore, it is determined to be NO in SB55a of FIG. 43, and the additional effect equal to or less than the number of additional games is executed. In FIG. 44(a), an example is shown in which the addition effect for informing the number of addition games "50" is being executed. Note that, as described above, the number of remaining AT games on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed based on the value of the number of notified remaining AT games after the addition effect for notifying “50” is executed.

FIG. 44B shows a case where the additional lottery condition is satisfied in the game D shown in the reel column. The number of remaining AT games when the game D is started is “468”, the number of notified remaining AT games is “457”, and the remaining upper limit number of games is “497”. In this case, when “50” is determined as the additional game number by the additional lottery, the remaining AT game number after the additional game becomes “518”, and the upper limit arrival is reached when the remaining upper limit game number is reached. Since the notified remaining AT game number is "457", if the number of games to be notified in SB54a is determined to be "40" or more, the notified remaining AT game number reaches the remaining upper limit game number. In FIG. 44(b), it is assumed that "40" is determined as the number of games to be notified in SB54a. Then, it is determined to be YES in SB55a of FIG. 43, and the special background determined in SB54a is not executed, and the special background is executed in SB58. In this way, the sub CPU 71 may control a predetermined effect including an addition effect based on the notified remaining AT game number in addition to the remaining AT game number and the remaining upper limit game number.

It should be noted that, in the above modification example, when the notified remaining AT game number due to the addition becomes equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, an example of executing the special background without executing the addition effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The special background may be executed after the addition effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the upper limit of the advantageous period has been reached by the addition. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the number of games to be notified by the additional effect is the value of ““the upper limit number of remaining games”−“the number of notified remaining games before the additional amount is updated in SB54b””. You may That is, the number of games to be notified may be the number of games that matches the remaining upper limit number of games. For example, when the notified remaining AT game number is “100” and the remaining upper limit game number is “130”, it is determined in SB54a that the additional production of “50” is to be executed, the determination result of SB54a Regardless, the additional effect of 130-100=30 may be executed. Further, the number of games to be notified by the additional effect may be determined from a value equal to or less than ““the upper limit number of remaining games”−“the number of reported remaining games before the additional amount is updated in the SB 54b””. In other words, the notified number of games may be the number of games that is less than or equal to the remaining upper limit number of games. Specifically, when it is determined to be YES in SB55a of FIG. 43, the number of games is calculated from a value equal to or smaller than ""the upper limit number of remaining games"-"the number of notified remaining games before the addition is updated in SB54b"". It is also possible to determine and to execute an additional effect that informs the number of games.

The slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment uses the remaining upper limit game number command that can specify the remaining upper limit game number up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods, and the remaining AT game number that can specify the remaining AT game number as the upper limit arrival specifying information. The example of outputting the command and the sub CPU 71 from the main CPU 61 has been described. However, the upper-limit reaching identification information is not limited to being configured by a plurality of commands, and may be, for example, one command that configures the remaining upper-limit game number and the remaining AT game number.

In the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the advantageous state, and the advantageous period is illustrated as the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled. However, the advantageous state and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled are not limited to this. For example, the advantageous state is an RT in which the probability of winning the re-play combination is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the degree of advantage is similar to the advantageous RT in the above-described embodiment), and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled is the RT. The period in which the winning combination (for example, a role such as promotion replay) that is the trigger for controlling to the internal lottery is controllable period (for example, it is possible to control it to a state like a normal RT that can be won for promotion replay). Period).

Also, the advantageous state control period in which the advantageous state is controlled is an example in which the number of AT games determined in the AT lottery and the additional lottery is consumed, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a period until it is reached, or it may be a period until the net additional number obtained by subtracting the medals used for setting the bet number from the paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number, for a player such as AT game. It may be a period until an advantageous game is played a predetermined number of times. Also, the upper limit of the advantageous state controllable period has been described with respect to the example of the number of games (1500 times) and the total number (2400 coins), but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of games (1000 games), which is advantageous to the player such as AT games, may be used.

As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the main CPU 61 in the above-described embodiment executes the additional lottery processing regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed. Described an example. However, in the additional lottery process, the main CPU 61 has a normal mode in which the additional lottery process is performed with a predetermined probability and a high-probability mode in which the additional lottery process is performed with a probability higher than the predetermined probability (a state in which the additional lottery is executed in a more advantageous mode than the normal mode). It is possible to control in either mode, and when performing the additional lottery according to the controlled mode, regardless of whether or not the situation is such that the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed, In addition to the control, the additional lottery may be performed according to the controlled mode. Specifically, regarding the process of controlling the mode and the process of performing the additional lottery depending on the mode, when the remaining upper limit game number is not reached even if the remaining AT game number is consumed, and the remaining AT game number It may be executed in the same manner as when the remaining upper limit number of games is reached by the time of consuming. As a result, since there is no processing step for determining whether or not the situation is such that the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, the processing load and storage capacity on the main CPU 61 side are increased. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the mode control without doing so.

On the other hand, in the case where the background image is displayed according to the mode being controlled (for example, the background image of the day is displayed in the normal mode, the background image of the evening is displayed in the high probability mode), the following control is performed. You may do so. For example, when the remaining upper limit game number is not reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, the background image is switched according to the controlled mode, while the remaining AT game number is consumed. When it is a situation where the remaining upper limit number of games is reached by then, the background image may not be changed depending on the mode change (for example, the special background may be maintained).

Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed at least between the time the bonus is won during AT and the time of winning the bonus. Regardless, the additional lottery process may not be executed. This allows the player to pay attention to the winning of the bonus that has been won, without increasing the processing load on the main CPU 61 side.

Further, the main CPU 61 wins a bonus (such as “RBB” in the above embodiment) in which the winning probability in the internal lottery is set to the same probability (no setting difference) regardless of the set value, and the bonus is controlled. In this case, the additional lottery process may be executed during the bonus regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed. On the other hand, the main CPU 61 consumes the number of remaining AT games when the bonus determined in the probability that the winning probability in the internal lottery is different according to the set value (there is a setting difference) and the bonus is controlled by the bonus. The additional lottery process may not be executed during the bonus regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games is reached by the time.

As shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 43, the sub CPU 71 in the above-described embodiment produces an additional effect depending on whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed. An example of controlling whether to execute or to execute a special background has been described. However, the sub CPU 71 may control the predetermined effect depending on whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed. The execution ratio of a predetermined effect (including an additional effect) may be changed depending on whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before consumption. For example, in the gaming machine capable of executing the set value suggesting effect that suggests the set value to the player, the sub CPU 71 does not reach the remaining upper limit game count until the remaining AT game number is consumed. The set value suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate in a situation in which the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed, rather than when. As a result, the set value suggestion effect is easily executed when the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed, so that the internally added number of additional games is erased. It is possible to supplement the loss. Further, in the case where the end telop display is displayed and AT is ended, or in the case of a special end screen as shown in FIG. 37(b), the AT is ended without displaying the end telop display, or in FIG. As shown in (h), the set value suggestion effect is easier to be executed than in the case of the normal end screen, or the more advantageous set value suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of setting value 5 or 6 is set value 2 or more (Which is said to be more advantageous than the suggestive effect) may be easily executed. The sub CPU 71 may control a predetermined effect regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit number of games is reached before the remaining AT number of games is consumed.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command are output from the main CPU 61 when one game is finished has been described. However, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command are not limited to this as long as they are output at a predetermined timing in one game. For example, the start switch 19 is operated to change the reel number. It may be output at the timing when the rotation is started.

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In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the period during which the AT can be controlled as an advantageous state is the period in which the number of AT games determined in the AT lottery and the additional lottery is consumed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a period until a predetermined number of medals are paid out, or may be a period until the net additional number obtained by subtracting the medals used for setting the bet number from the paid medals reaches a predetermined number. , May be a period until a predetermined number of games such as AT games that are advantageous to the player are played.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command are output from the main CPU 61 when one game is finished has been described. However, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command are not limited to this as long as they are output at a predetermined timing in one game. For example, the start switch 19 is operated to change the reel number. It may be output at the timing when the rotation is started.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on when the AT winning notification is performed has been described. However, the start of lighting of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not limited to this as long as it is a predetermined timing during the advantageous period. For example, when the CZ is started, or the so-called ball output rate is controlled to a section of 1 or more. Timing, the AT during the advantageous period, the timing at which the so-called payout rate is controlled to a section where the so-called payout rate is 1 or more, and the first navigation effect is executed. The timing may be such that the first navigation effect is executed under the control of the section and more medals than the bet number is awarded.

In the above embodiment, as the predetermined advantageous period transition condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, for example, the condition established by the “single hand” win or the “bonus 1” or “bonus 2” win However, for example, as the condition for shifting to the advantageous period, there is a condition to be satisfied by winning a “single hand” and a condition to be satisfied by winning a “bonus 1” or a “bonus 2”. In addition to these, the conditions and the AT transition lottery conditions are the conditions that are satisfied by the "ordinary lip" winning and the conditions that are satisfied by winning any of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4". Good. In this case, under the conditions that are satisfied by the "ordinary rep" winning and the conditions that are satisfied by winning any of the "right correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4", the conditions that are satisfied by the "single hand combination" win The control to the CZ or AT may be determined with a lower probability than the probability of determining the control to the CZ or AT by winning the “bonus 1” or the “bonus 2”.

In the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the advantageous state, and the advantageous period is illustrated as the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled. However, the advantageous state and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled are not limited to this. For example, the advantageous state may be an additional specialization period in which the probability that the number of AT games is increased increases, and a bonus state or RT in which the probability of winning a re-game combination is higher than in the normal state (the above-mentioned implementation In a form in which the degree of advantage is the same as the advantageous RT in the form, and during the period in which the advantageous state can be controlled, the winning combination (for example, a role like promotion replay) that triggers the control of the RT is the target of the internal lottery. It may be a period during which control is possible in such a state (for example, a period during which control is possible in a state such as normal RT in which promotion replay can be won).

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the push order bell is illustrated as the winning combination group to be notified of the advantageous operation mode notification image (navi effect). However, the target of the advantageous operation mode notification image is not limited to this, and is, for example, a winning combination group including an advantageous re-playing combination that can be controlled to an advantageous RT with a high replay winning probability. A plurality of types of winning combination groups (so-called push order replays) having different operation modes (push order) for winning may be targeted. In addition, the target of the advantageous operation mode notification image is, for example, a winning combination group including a disadvantageous re-playing combination that can be controlled to a disadvantageous RT with a low replay winning probability, and an operation for avoiding winning of a disadvantageous re-playing combination. It may be intended for a plurality of types of winning combination groups (so-called push order replays) having different modes (push order).

In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even a gaming machine having one variable display column may be used. It may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display rows. Further, although the variable display unit 13 has been shown as an example including the reels 11</b>L to 11</b>R, the variable display unit 13 is not limited to this and may include a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

Further, the gaming machine as the slot machine in the above-described embodiment and modification may have the following configuration.

Preferably, a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and in a gaming machine capable of giving a gaming value according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped, Advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and a gaming value set as a bet number from the provided gaming value between the control of the advantageous state and the establishment of a predetermined ending condition. A net increase calculation means for calculating a net increase calculated by subtracting, and a net increase display means for displaying the net increase calculated by the net increase calculation means in the advantageous state, wherein the net increase display means is the net increase Until the number reaches a specific number, the net increase is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and when the net increase reaches the specific number, the net increase is displayed in a special display mode different from the predetermined display mode. After that, even when the net increase is less than the specific number, the display in the special display mode is maintained.

According to this configuration, the net increase is displayed in the predetermined display mode until the calculated net increase reaches a specific number during the period from the control of the advantageous state to the satisfaction of the predetermined ending condition. , When the net increase reaches a specific number, the net increase is displayed in a special display mode different from the predetermined display mode, and thereafter, the display in the special display mode is maintained even when the net increase is less than the specific number. To be done. Thereby, after the net increase reaches the specific number, the special increase is displayed regardless of whether the net increase is less than the specific number. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether or not the specific number has been reached by whether or not the net additional number is displayed in the special display mode, and if the player temporarily misses the notification that the net additional number has reached the specific number, etc. Also, since the net increase is displayed in the special display mode, it can be understood that the gaming machine is operating normally, and it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from feeling distrustful.

Preferably, a special state control means for controlling a special state that is different from the advantageous state and advantageous to the player is provided, and the net increase calculation means is controlled until the predetermined ending condition is satisfied. The net increase is continuously calculated even during the special state, the net increase display means displays the net increase even during the special state, and the net increase reaches the specific number during the special state. Even when the net increase is displayed in the special display mode different from the predetermined display mode, the display in the special display mode is maintained even after the net increase is less than the specific number. To do.

According to this configuration, the net increase is continuously calculated even during the special state, and even when the net increase reaches the specific number, the net increase is displayed in the special display mode, and after that, the net increase is Even when the number is less than the specific number, the display in the special display mode is maintained. As a result, the advantageous state and the special state can be related in the point of calculating and displaying the net increase, which can improve the enjoyment of the game, and when the special state different from the advantageous state is controlled. Also, it is possible to know whether or not a specific number has been reached depending on whether or not the net increase is displayed in the special display mode, and the gaming machine is operating normally because the net increase is displayed in the special display mode. It is also possible to understand the facts and prevent the gaming machine from feeling distrustful.

Preferably, the special state control means is capable of controlling the special state during a special permissible period during which control to the special state is permitted, and the gaming machine is subject to the special permissible period during the special permissible period. The special increase effect executing means for executing a special allowance effect indicating that it is during the special allowance period, the net increase number calculating means, until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the net increase number even during the special allowance period. Is continuously calculated, the net increase display means suspends the display of the net increase until the special state is controlled after executing the special permissive effect, and when the special state is controlled. When the net increase reaches the specific number from the time when the display of the net increase is restarted to the time when the special permissive effect is performed until the special state is controlled, the net increase is controlled after the special state is controlled. The number is displayed in the predetermined display mode, and when the game value is subsequently given, the net increase is displayed in the special display mode.

According to this configuration, while the net increase is continuously calculated even during the special allowance period, the display of the net increase is suspended from the execution of the special allowance production to the control of the special state. This allows the player to concentrate on being controlled to a special state when the special permission effect is being executed. Further, when the net increase reaches a specific number from the time when the special permissible effect is executed to the time when it is controlled to the special state, after the net increase is displayed in a predetermined display mode after being controlled to the special state, the game is played. When the value is given, the net increase is displayed in a special display mode. This prevents the net increase from being suddenly displayed in the special display mode at the moment when the special state is controlled. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling a suspicion that a special effect has been performed, and to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

Preferably, the special state control means is capable of controlling the special state during a special permissible period during which control to the special state is permitted, and the gaming machine is subject to the special permissible period during the special permissible period. A special permissive effect executing means for executing a special permissible effect indicating that it is during the special permissible period, and when the net increase reaches any one of a plurality of stages determined in advance, it indicates that the number of stages is reached. An arrival effect display means for displaying an arrival effect, and the net increase calculation means continuously calculates the net increase even during the special allowance period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the arrival The effect display means, even when the net increase reaches any of the number of stages determined by the plurality of types, during the period from the execution of the special allowance to the control of the special state. The reaching effect is not displayed, but the reaching effect is displayed when the game value is given after the special state is controlled.

According to this configuration, the net increase is continuously calculated even during the special allowance period, but the special allowance performance is executed even when the net increase reaches any of a plurality of types of defined stages. The reaching effect is not displayed during the period from when the game value is controlled to the special state, and the reaching effect is displayed when the game value is added after the control to the special state. As a result, the player can be concentrated on being controlled to the special state when the special permission effect is being executed, and the arrival effect is not displayed suddenly at the moment when the special state is controlled. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling a suspicion that a special effect has been performed, and to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

Preferably, in a gaming machine that includes a display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols, and in which the privilege can be given according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of layers capable of displaying images are overlapped and displayed. Image display means capable of displaying the predetermined image, the image display means displays a predetermined image in a predetermined layer of the plurality of layers upon completion of an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the predetermined layer in the predetermined layer. When an image is displayed, a caution image prompting the player to pay attention to a game in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer is displayed until at least a predetermined time has elapsed, and a specific condition regarding the game is satisfied. The specific image is displayed by, and the specific image is displayed in an area that does not overlap with the area in which the caution image is displayed in the display area until the predetermined time elapses when the specific condition is satisfied. It is an image to be displayed.

With this configuration, the attention image is displayed in the layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer in which the predetermined image is displayed, at least until the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being obstructed by the predetermined image. Further, while the specific image is displayed until the predetermined time during which the caution image is displayed elapses, the specific image is displayed in an area that does not overlap the area in which the caution image is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to display the specific image while preventing the caution image from being obstructed by the specific image. As a result, while the caution image is displayed, the player can fully exercise the function of calling attention by visually recognizing the caution image, and at least information regarding that the specific condition is satisfied by the specific image is played. It is possible to surely notify the person or a clerk of the game hall.

Preferably, the gaming machine includes advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state, the specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the advantageous state ends, and the specific image is a game in the advantageous state. A history notification image for notifying information about history is included.

According to this configuration, since the player can visually recognize the history notification image even when the caution image is displayed, it is possible to reliably notify the player of information regarding the game history.

Preferably, the gaming machine includes abnormality determining means for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine, and the specific condition is satisfied by the abnormality determining means determining that an abnormality has occurred. The specific image includes an abnormality notification image that notifies that an abnormality has occurred.

According to this configuration, the player can visually recognize the abnormality notification image even when the caution image is displayed, so that it can be reliably notified that an abnormality has occurred.

Preferably, the gaming machine includes a stop operation means for stopping the variable display, and a role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles has been won, and the specific condition is The specific image is highly advantageous to the player, including the condition that the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result having a different degree of advantage to the player depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means. It includes an advantageous operation mode notification image for notifying the advantageous operation mode in a manner that allows specification.

According to this configuration, the advantageous operation mode notification image can be visually recognized by the player even when the caution image is displayed, so that the player can be surely notified of the advantageous operation mode.

Preferably, the gaming machine includes effect control means for controlling execution of a plurality of types of effects including update effects for updating effect images over a plurality of stages, and the specific condition is that the update effects are executed. The specific image includes a condition to be satisfied, and among the effect images updated in the update effect, effect images that are updated up to a predetermined step are included, and the effect images that are updated in the update effect are after the predetermined step. The effect image updated to is an image displayed in an area overlapping the area in which the caution image can be displayed.

According to this configuration, even when the caution image is displayed, the player can visually confirm the effect image that is updated up to a predetermined stage in the update effect, so that the caution image is displayed without impairing playability. be able to.

Preferably, the image display means, after displaying an image of a predetermined mode as the caution image, displays the caution image in a display mode until at least the predetermined time elapses regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. It is maintained as it is.

With this configuration, the display mode of the caution image can be maintained in the predetermined mode from the start of the display of the caution image to the end thereof. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being overlooked, as compared with the case where the display mode changes (movement of the display position, etc.) in the middle.

Preferably, the gaming machine includes game operation receiving means for receiving a game operation for advancing the game, and the image display means receives the game operation by the game operation receiving means while displaying the caution image. Even if it does, the display of the caution image is maintained at least until the predetermined period has elapsed.

According to this configuration, even if the game operation is accepted while displaying the caution image, the display of the caution image is maintained at least until a predetermined time has elapsed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the caution image from being overlooked, as compared with a case where the display of the caution image is changed (movement of the display position, etc.) when the game operation is accepted.

Preferably, the image display means is capable of displaying a special image different from the predetermined image in a predetermined layer of the plurality of layers, and even in the case of displaying the special image, the image display means has a higher priority than the predetermined layer. The attention image is displayed in a layer with a high level until at least the predetermined time has elapsed.

According to this configuration, even if the special image different from the predetermined image is displayed, the caution image is displayed in the layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer until at least the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being obstructed by the special image.

Preferably, in a gaming machine that is provided with a display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in which a privilege can be given according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the progress of the game is controlled and the progress of the game is responded to. A game control means for outputting information according to the information, and a production control means for controlling the production based on the information, and the game control means determines an advantageous state control period which is a period during which the player is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player. And an end condition for ending the determined advantageous state control period, or when a special end condition different from the end condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied. Advantageous state control means for terminating the advantageous state, the special end condition is that the advantageous state controllable period, which is a period during which the advantageous state can be controlled, reaches an upper limit value, and the advantageous state control period The deciding means is capable of executing additional control for adding an advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, and the special ending condition is satisfied before the advantageous state control period is consumed. Regardless of whether or not the predetermined addition condition is satisfied, the addition control is executed, and the advantageous state control means is consumed by ending the advantageous state when the special end condition is satisfied. The remaining advantageous state control period is initialized regardless of the remaining advantageous state control period.

According to this configuration, on the game control means side, the addition control is executed when the predetermined addition condition is satisfied regardless of whether the special end condition is satisfied before the advantageous state control period is consumed. .. Further, when the special end condition is satisfied and the advantageous state is ended, the remaining advantageous state control period is initialized regardless of the remaining advantageous state control period which is not consumed. As a result, it is possible to prevent gambling in the advantageous state from becoming too high without increasing the processing load and storage capacity on the game control means side.

Preferably, the game control means is information for making it possible to specify whether or not the special end condition is satisfied before the advantageous state control period is consumed, and upper limit arrival specifying information, In the advantageous state, including the specification information output means for outputting a plurality of types of specification information including the addition specification information for making it possible to specify that the addition control has been executed, the production control means, In the advantageous state, including the additional effect control means capable of executing the additional effect to notify that the additional control is executed when the additional effect specifying information is received, the additional effect control means, the additional effect control period, When it is determined that the special end condition is satisfied before the consumption is consumed based on the upper limit reaching specifying information, when the additional specifying information is received, execution of the additional effect is restricted.

According to this configuration, the effect control means executes the additional effect when it receives the additional effect specifying information from the game control means side, while the special end condition is satisfied before the advantageous state control period is consumed. Is specified based on the upper limit reaching specification information, execution of the additional effect is restricted. That is, the additional effect is executed when the period controlled to the advantageous state is actually extended, and the additional effect is regulated when the period controlled to the advantageous state is not actually extended. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the special condition is satisfied and the advantageous state ends even though the advantageous state control period notified by the additional effect has not elapsed.

Preferably, the upper limit arrival specifying information is information capable of specifying a remaining upper limit period until the advantageous state controllable period reaches an upper limit value, and a remaining control period until the advantageous state control period is consumed. Yes, the specifying information output means outputs information capable of specifying the remaining upper limit period and the remaining control period in the game for each game as the upper limit reaching specifying information, and the remaining control period is When the addition control is executed in the game that outputs the upper limit arrival specifying information, the addition period is included.

According to this configuration, the remaining control period specified from the upper limit reaching specifying information output for each game includes the added period when the addition control is executed in the game. Thereby, the effect control means can determine whether or not the special end condition is satisfied before the advantageous state control period is consumed, including the added period, so that the presence/absence effect is more accurately determined. I can decide.

Preferably, a special state control means for controlling a special state that is different from the advantageous state and advantageous to the player is provided, and the advantageous state is provided during the special state controlled until the advantageous state ends. The control period is not passed, while the advantageous state controllable period is passed.

According to this configuration, even if the special state is controlled before the advantageous state ends, the period during which the special state is controlled is substantially shortened by the special state, which is disadvantageous to the player. However, since the advantageous state controllable period is not substantially extended, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

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

Claims (1)

By setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, it becomes possible to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and in a gaming machine capable of imparting a game value according to the symbols when variable display is stopped,
Advantageous period control means for controlling during the advantageous period when a predetermined start condition is satisfied,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player during the advantageous period,
A cumulative total number specifying means for specifying a cumulative total number of differences based on the gaming value set as the bet number and the gaming value given according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped,
When the cumulative number at the present time in the advantageous period reaches a specific number based on the lowest value of the cumulative number in the advantageous period, the advantageous period ends, and the advantageous period ends during the advantageous period. Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when it is controlled to the advantageous state,
In the advantageous state, a net increase display means for displaying the net increase in the advantageous state based on the game value set as the bet number and the game value given according to the symbol when the variable display is stopped,
A game history specifying unit for specifying a game history including a cumulative number after the predetermined start operation is received until a predetermined end operation is received, and the game history is controlled during the advantageous period,
By accepting the predetermined ending operation, the game according to the game history specified by the game history specifying means can be read by the reading means included in the communication terminal that can communicate with the management device that manages the game history. And a game history code display means for displaying a history code,
The net increase display means hides the net increase based on the establishment of a non-display condition that hides the display of the net increase.
The game history code display means can display a net increase exceeding the net increase at the time of non-display on the communication terminal, even if the net increase is hidden on the basis of satisfaction of the non-display condition. A gaming machine displaying the gaming history code.