JP2020156637A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game by executing a further complicated performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a liquid display 16 for executing a performance display, and performance control means displaying information to a player as bar images 82a and 82b and character strings 83a and 83b scrolling on a display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16. The performance control means causes the liquid crystal display 16 to display the plurality of bar images 82a and 82b and character strings 83a and 83b and, after scrolling all of the respective bar images 82a and 82b and character strings 83a and 83b in a same scroll direction, makes at least one of the bar images 82a and 82b and character strings 83a and 83b scroll in a different scroll direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine that displays an effect.

Various effects are displayed on gaming machines such as pachislot machines and pachinko machines. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 scrolls and displays a character string indicating the type of the current gaming state on the display device. Further, the display mode of the character string to be displayed changes according to the progress of the game state. For example, a display is performed in which the scroll speed changes or the character size changes. In this way, by scrolling and displaying the character string indicating the type of the gaming state, the player can easily recognize the gaming state, which has the effect of increasing the player's interest in the production. In addition, since the progress of the game state can be recognized by the size of the characters and the like, there is an effect that the player's interest in the production is further improved.

JP-A-2007-37717

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the scroll speed and the size of characters change, the scroll direction remains constant, and it can be said that the effect is monotonous in this respect. In addition, there is a problem that more complicated production is required in order to further improve the player's interest in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of a game by performing a more complicated production.

The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
Display means to display the effect and
The band-shaped display control means for displaying information to the player as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means is provided.
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information so that all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction, and then at least one of the band-shaped information has a different scroll direction. It is characterized by making it so that.

As described above, according to the game machine, after displaying a plurality of strip-shaped information so as to have the same scroll direction, at least one strip-shaped information is displayed so as to have different scroll directions, so that the scroll direction is constant. It will change, not. By changing the scroll direction in this way, the production becomes complicated, the player's interest in the production is increased, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by displaying a plurality of strip-shaped information so that the scroll directions are the same, and then displaying at least one strip-shaped information so that the scroll directions are different, it is possible to give some notification to the player. Those who are more interested in directing will be further enhanced.

In addition, in the above-mentioned game machine,
The band-shaped information display control means makes all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction when the game state is changed to be advantageous to the player.
When a predetermined period elapses after all of the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, at least one of the strip-shaped information may have a different scroll direction.

As a result, when the player shifts to the advantageous gaming state, all of the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction, so that the player can recognize that the transition to the advantageous gaming state has occurred while enjoying the production. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the player concentrates on the effect display so as not to overlook the transition to the advantageous game state, the interest in the effect is further enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in the above-mentioned game machine,
The band-shaped information display control means makes all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction when a privilege advantageous to the player is given in a predetermined gaming state.
When a predetermined period elapses after all of the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, at least one of the strip-shaped information may have a different scroll direction.

As a result, when a privilege advantageous to the player is given in a predetermined gaming state, all of the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction, so that the player can enjoy the effect and give the advantageous privilege. Since it is possible to recognize that the game has been played, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the player concentrates on the production display so as not to overlook that the privilege has been given, the interest in the production is further enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in the above-mentioned game machine,
The band-shaped information display control means said that when at least one of the band-shaped information has a scroll direction different from the size of the band-shaped information when all the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction. Make the size of the strip information smaller,
The predetermined period may be a period until all the display of a series of information among the band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen is completed. The series of information is information having some meaning in a series, for example, a character string, a symbol, and a figure.

As a result, not only the scroll direction of the band-shaped information changes, but also the size of the band-shaped information changes, so that the production becomes more complicated, the player's interest in the production is further improved, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the scroll direction of the band-shaped information changes after all the series of information in the band-shaped information is displayed, the player can easily read the band-shaped information and the player can read all of the series of information. Can be visually recognized, and the contents of a series of information can be easily recognized.

In addition, in the above-mentioned game machine,
The band-shaped information display control means measures the size of the series of information when all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction so that all of the series of information does not fit within the range of the display screen. It may be said that.

As a result, if all of the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, the entire series of information does not fit in the range of the display screen, so that the player can concentrate more on reading the strip-shaped information. By visually recognizing the scroll display of information, the player's interest in the production is increased, and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, when all the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction, the player should be able to recognize the contents of the series of information relatively easily, but it is difficult to actually recognize the contents. This will surprise you and improve the fun of the game.

In addition, in the above-mentioned game machine,
The strip-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display two strip-shaped information so that the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward.
When a predetermined period elapses after the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward, the scroll direction of one of the two strip-shaped information remains upward, and the scroll of the other of the two strip-shaped information remains. Change the direction to downward,
When the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward, the series of information is larger than the range of the display screen, and only a part of the series of information is displayed on the display screen.
When one scroll direction of the two strip-shaped information is left upward and the scroll direction of the other of the two strip-shaped information is changed downward, all of the series of information is included in the range of the display screen. May be displayed.

As a result, when a predetermined period elapses after the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward, the scroll direction of one of the two strip-shaped information remains upward and the scroll direction of the other is downward. Since the change is made, a complicated production rather than a monotonous production will be executed, the player's interest in the production will increase, and the interest of the game will improve.

Further, when the scroll direction of the two strip-shaped information is both upward, a series of information is displayed on the display screen even though the series of information is easy to read. It is also difficult to read, and the player's unexpected production will be executed, which will improve the interest of the game. Further, when the two strips of information are scrolled in different directions, all of the series of information is displayed on the display screen even though it is difficult to read the series of information. It is also in a state where it is easy to read, and the player's unexpected production will be executed, which will improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement in each reel of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic input and output in the control board of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic the functional structure of the main control board of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic the functional structure of the sub-control board of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the state of the game managed on the main control board side in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the state of the advantageous section in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the game in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. This is an example of an image displayed when the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shifts to the chance zone. This is an example of an image displayed after the image shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. This is an example of an image displayed in the chance zone in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, the gaming machine is a gaming machine provided with three rotating reels for variable display of symbols, and is a game of a card or the like given to a player in addition to coins, medals, tokens, or the like. The explanation will be made using a gaming machine capable of playing with value, a so-called pachislot gaming machine. Further, in the following embodiment, the pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko gaming machine or another gaming machine may be used.

When the definition of the direction is not shown in this specification, the direction on the left side when viewed from the player facing the game machine 10 is defined as the "left" direction, and the direction on the left side when viewed from the player is defined as the "left" direction. Let the direction of be the "right" direction. Similarly, the vertical directions such as "up" and "down" also mean the upward and downward directions when viewed from the player. Further, the direction from the front of the game machine 10 toward the player is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Further, regarding the description of each member in the game machine 10, if the definition about the direction is not shown, the direction as seen from the player in the state where each member is arranged at a predetermined position of the game machine 10. There is.

(Appearance configuration of game machine 10)
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The entire pachi-slot machine 10 is composed of a box-shaped housing 1a and a front door 1b that is arranged in front of the housing 1a and can be opened and closed.

An upper panel 3 made of a thin plate resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 1b. A vertically long rectangular reel window 14 is provided substantially in the center of the upper panel 3, and the symbols 8 formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 13L, 13C, and 13R can be visually recognized from the reel window 14. These symbols 8 are drawn as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols required for the game. The reel 13L is arranged on the left side, the reel 13C is arranged in the center, and the reel 13R is arranged on the right side.

The plurality of reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are provided in the housing 1a so as to be rotatable in a horizontal row. Then, the reel window 14 provided on the front door 1b is located on the front side of the three reels 13L, 13C, 13R, and the reels 13L, 13C, 13R rotate respectively, so that the player can pass through the reel window 14. The variable display of the symbol 8 can be visually recognized. When these three reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped, the player can visually recognize a total of nine symbols 8 arranged in three columns and three rows horizontally through the reel window 14. Further, the reel window 14 is provided with an effective line 9, and when the rotation of the three reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped, a combination of a plurality of symbols 8 stopped on the effective line 9 can be combined. It is visible.

Here, the effective line 9 is related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, when the symbols 8 constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed at the predetermined positions corresponding to the effective line 9, the predetermined combination is established (winning). ..

In the upper panel 3, a liquid crystal display (display means) 16 is provided above the reel window 14. Further, an upper lamp 30 is provided above the liquid crystal display 16, and upper speakers 27 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 16, respectively. The liquid crystal display 16 displays an image or the like to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode. The upper lamp 30 may be an existing light emitting element, such as a light emitting diode (LED) or an organic electroluminescence (organic EL), as long as it can emit a plurality of colors such as green, yellow, blue, and red. By doing so, we will produce announcements such as winning and winning. In addition, the upper speaker 27 produces effects such as sound effects and voice.

An operation unit 6 on which a button or the like is installed is formed below the reel window 14. That is, the operation unit 6 is located below the upper panel 3. Since the lower panel 4 described later is provided below the front door 1b, the operation unit 6 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the upper panel 3 and the lower panel 4.

A single bet switch 19 is provided at the left end of the operation unit 6, and a max bet switch 18 is provided on the right side of the single bet switch 19. These are button-type switches. By operating the max bet switch 18, among the stored (credited) game media medals, the maximum number of medals (specifically, two or three) is inserted. Further, by operating the single bet switch 19, one medal is inserted from the credited medals.

A payout number indicator 36 is provided on the upper right side of the max bet switch 18. The payout number display 36 displays information such as the number of medals paid out from the game machine 10 and an error when a prize is established. The payout number display 36 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a two-digit payout number display. Further, the payout number display 36 may be used to notify the operation mode (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later.

An effect switch 7 is provided at the center of the operation unit 6. The effect switch 7 is a button-type switch that can be operated by the player in a predetermined effect during the game.

A medal insertion slot 11 for inserting medals is provided at the right end of the operation unit 6. A credit display 35 and a section notification lamp 37 are provided side by side from the left side on the upper left side of the medal insertion slot 11. The credit display 35 displays the number of stored medals, and can display, for example, two 7-segment LEDs and a two-digit number of stored medals. The game machine 10 can insert medals to be inserted as a condition for starting the game in advance from the medal insertion slot 11, and can store up to 50 medals internally as credit medals (the number of inserted medals is used as electronic data). It has a function to electronically store and manage). The 50 creditable medals are called the maximum number of credit medals.

The section notification lamp 37 is turned on by the main control board 200 (see FIG. 3) when the section shifts to the “advantageous section” described later. The section notification lamp 37 is always lit during the "advantageous section", and is turned off by the main control board 200 when the section shifts to the "non-advantageous section". In addition, in this embodiment, the section notification lamp 37 is always lit during the "advantageous section", but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the advantageous section, a predetermined ball is ejected after shifting to the advantageous section. The lights may be turned on at any time until the rate is exceeded and the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later, is displayed. Here, it is desirable that the lighting control of the section notification lamp 37 is controlled by the main CPU 201 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the main control board 200, and more specifically, the advantageous section for controlling the advantageous section. It is executed by the control means 260 (see FIG. 4). It should be noted that a dedicated section notification control means for executing this lighting control may be provided and executed.

In the operation unit 6, a start switch 20 is provided below the single bet switch 19 and the max bet switch 18. The start switch 20 is a lever type switch, and is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range. By operating the start switch 20, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate.

In the operation unit 6, in the substantially central portion on the right side of the start switch 20, the stop switches 21L and 21C as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the three reels 13L, 13C and 13R by the player's pressing operation, respectively. , 21R are provided. When the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R are operated, the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R corresponding to the operated stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped. In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) is basically started by operating the start switch 20, and ends when all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped.

In the operation unit 6, a refund switch 25, which is a button-type switch, is provided on the right side of the stop switches 21L, 21C, and 21R. By operating the refund switch 25, credited medals can be paid out.

On the lower panel 4 located below the operation unit 6, for example, a design corresponding to the motif of the model may be formed. Further, lower lamps 31 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 4, respectively. Similar to the upper lamp 30, the lower lamp 31 is an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or an organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit a plurality of colors such as green, yellow, blue, and red. By emitting light, the winners and prizes are announced.

In the front door 1b, a medal payout outlet 12 for paying out medals and a medal tray 5 for storing the paid out medals are provided in front of the lower panel 4 further below. For example, when the number of medals that can be stored is exceeded when a prize is established, or when the refund switch 25 is operated, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 12 and stored in the medal tray 5. Be done. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 12 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number reaches 50.

Lower speakers 28 are provided on both the left and right sides of the medal payout outlet 12. The lower speaker 28, like the upper speaker 27, produces sound effects, voices, and the like.

(Flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can start a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 18, the single bet switch 19, or the like, or by inserting medals. After that, when the start switch 20 is operated, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start rotating to start the game, and a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. After the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R starts, the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to these reels 13L, 13C, 13R are operated, and based on the result of the winning combination lottery, the reels 13L, 13C, 13R The rotation stops. Depending on the combination of symbols 8 when the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped, if the combination of symbols 8 constituting the winning combination stops on the predetermined effective line 9, a prize will be awarded and a predetermined number of medals will be paid out. A predetermined benefit is given to the player.

Specifically, the effective line 9 is a line formed by connecting the symbols 8 visible from the reel window 14 among the symbols 8 formed on the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R for each reel 13L, 13C, and 13R. It is a line that defines the arrangement of combinations of symbols 8 that are effective for winning a prize or the like.

The effective line 9 of the present embodiment is a line connecting the middle stage of the reel 13L, the middle stage of the reel 13C, and the lower stage of the reel 13R. The effective line 9 is not limited to this line. Further, it may be a plurality of lines. For example, the effective line 9 may be 6 or more lines including the case where the effective line 9 is V-shaped or chevron-shaped. In the present embodiment, one effective line 9 is set regardless of the gaming state and the number of inserted sheets, but the number of effective lines 9 may change depending on the gaming state and the number of inserted sheets. That is, the effective line 9 may be changed by betting a predetermined number of medals (a predetermined number of medals, 2 or 3 in this embodiment). Further, the specified number of bets (specified number) may be changed according to the gaming state.

(Design 8)
The symbol 8 formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement on each reel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, "white seven", "red seven", "bar 1", "bar 2", "cherry", "watermelon", "replay" , "Bell", "Blank" and the like are formed. These symbols 8 may be formed by attaching a tape on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R.

(Electrical configuration of game machine 10)
The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing inputs and outputs on the control board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the following description of each member, the contents described with reference to FIG. 1 will be omitted.

(Reel unit 50)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the reel window 14, the reel drive motors 59L, 59C, 59R and the reel drive motors 59L, 59C, 59R, which are three stepping motors corresponding to the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, respectively, are used. A reel unit 50 having three reels 13L, 13C, 13R to be rotated, and a unit holder (not shown) for holding the reel drive motors 59L, 59C, 59R and the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is arranged. ing.

Further, the reel unit 50 is provided with a reel position sensor 65 and a back lamp 61 for detecting the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. The reel position sensor 65 is, for example, an optical sensor, and detects a reel index indicating that the reels 13L, 13C, 13R have made one rotation according to the reels 13L, 13C, 13R. Further, the back lamp 61 is for illuminating the symbol 8 of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R.

(Medal selector 51)
Inside the housing 1a, near the medal insertion slot 11, a medal selector 51 is provided to select whether or not the inserted medals are legitimate and guide only the legitimate medals to the hopper unit 76 described later. Has been done. The medal selector 51 is provided with an insertion sensor 66 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 1a. For example, a medal determined to be a non-regular medal by the medal selector 51 or a medal paid out from the hopper unit 76 is guided to the medal payment exit 12 through this medal passage, and is guided from the medal payment exit 12 to the outside of the housing 1a. It will be paid out.

(Door opening / closing switch 53)
On the back side of the front door 1b, a door opening / closing switch 53 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 1b is arranged. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the front door 1b presses the door opening / closing switch 53 to turn on the door opening / closing switch 53, and when the front door 1b is opened, the door opening / closing switch 53 and the front door are opened. The door opening / closing switch 53 may be arranged so as to be separated from 1b so that the pressure is released and the door opening / closing switch 53 is turned off.

(Setting change switch 56)
A setting change switch 56 is also arranged on the back side of the front door 1b. The setting can be changed by operating the setting change switch 56 and the setting key switch 55 of the power supply unit 73 described later. Here, in the game machine 10, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a winning combination is determined according to a preset winning probability, and the winning probability can be changed. Specifically, the game machine 10 has six set values of settings 1 to 6, and the lottery probability determined for the winning combination including the bonus is different for each set value. Then, the game store side can change the set value, but the player cannot change the set value.

(Setting display 57)
Further, on the back side of the front door 1b, a setting indicator 57 for displaying the current set value is also arranged. The setting display 57 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment small LED. Since the setting display 57 cannot be visually recognized unless the front door 1b is opened, it is difficult for the player to recognize the set value. Further, when a predetermined time elapses after setting the set value, the display of the setting display 57 disappears. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value from being leaked to anyone other than the person who changed the set value.

(Hopper unit 76)
In the housing 1a, a hopper unit 76 capable of storing medals and paying out medals is provided in the lower part of the front door 1b. The hopper unit 76 includes a medal tank (not shown) for storing regular medals from the medal selector 51, a hopper motor 60 for driving the medals to move to the medal payout outlet 12, and the vicinity of the outlet of the hopper unit 76. A payout sensor 67 that detects the number of medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 12, an auxiliary tank (not shown) for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank, and the inside of the auxiliary tank are filled with medals. It has an overflow sensor 68 that detects that the data has been used.

(Power supply unit 73)
Further, a power supply unit 73 for supplying electric power to each component is also provided in the lower part of the front door 1b in the housing 1a. The power supply unit 73 is provided with a power switch 54 for turning on or off the power of the game machine 10 and a setting key switch 55 for changing the set value.

(External centralized terminal board 52)
An external centralized terminal plate 52 for outputting game data and the like to the outside of the game machine 10 is provided on the right side inside the housing 1a. The external centralized terminal board 52 is a terminal board provided with a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control board 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). The game machine 10 is electrically connected to a game island facility such as a data display, a hall computer, or the like via an external centralized terminal plate 52.

(Control device)
The game machine 10 includes a control device for controlling the overall operation, and this control device has a main control board 200 and a sub control board 300. In order to prevent unauthorized access to the main control board 200, communication is performed from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300, but communication from the sub control board 300 to the main control board 200 cannot be performed. It is configured as follows.

The main control board 200 controls the operation of the game machine 10, and particularly controls the game state by advancing the game. The main control board 200 has a microcomputer having a main CPU 201, a main ROM 202, and a main RAM 203 as main components.

The main ROM 202 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 201, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control board 300 described later, and the like. There is. Further, the main RAM 203 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as winning combinations determined by executing the control program. In addition, the main CPU 201 executes a control program to control the operation of the game machine 10.

The main control board 200 includes a medal selector 51, a max bet switch 18, a single bet switch 19, a stop switch 21L, 21C, 21R, a setting change switch 56, a refund switch 25, a door opening / closing switch 53, a power supply unit 73, and a reel position sensor. 65, input from payout sensor 67 and overflow sensor 68, credit display 35, payout number display 36, reel drive motor 59L, 59C, 59R, hopper motor 60, external centralized terminal board 52, setting display 57, section notification Output to the lamp 37 and the sub control board 300.

The sub-control board 300 is electrically connected to the main control board 200, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on a command transmitted from the main control board 200. For example, an effect of notifying the player of information about the game content is performed. The sub control board 300 has a microcomputer having a sub CPU 301, a sub ROM 302, and a sub RAM 303 as a main component.

The sub CPU 301 controls the output of images, sounds, lights, etc. according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 in response to the command transmitted from the main control board 200. The sub-RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control board 200, and the like. Further, the sub ROM 302 is provided with a program storage area and a data storage area.

The sub control board 300 is input from the main control board 200 and the effect switch 7, and is output to the upper lamp 30, the lower lamp 31, the upper speaker 27, the lower speaker 28, the liquid crystal display 16, and the back lamp 61.

(Main control board 200)
The functional configuration of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the functional configuration of the main control board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The main control board 200 has various functions by executing a program. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 200 includes the winning combination lottery means 210, the reel control means 220, the stop symbol determination means 230, the payout control means 240, the game control means 250, and the advantageous section control means 260. , And a transmission means 270. The advantageous section control means 260 may be provided by the sub control board 300, or may be separately provided by both the main control board 200 and the sub control board 300. Further, the game control means 250 further includes a normal game state control means 251, a bonus internal medium state control means 252, and a bonus game state control means 253.

The main control board 200 has the above-described configuration, draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R, determines the symbol 8 on the stopped reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. The game progresses.

As described above, when the effective line 9 fluctuates according to the number of bets, the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 11, or the medal is inserted by operating the single bet switch 19 or the max bet switch 18. By doing so, the effective line 9 is set according to the number of medals inserted. Then, when the start switch 20 is operated, the winning combination lottery means 210 performs a lottery (combination lottery) as to whether or not to win any of the plurality of winning combinations. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R of the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. When the lapse has passed, all rotations of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started.

After the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is started, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, after executing the process of accelerating the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, the rotation position of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is the reference position. Is detected), the stop switches 21L, 21C, and 21R can be operated.

When any one of the stop switches 21L, 21C and 21R is operated after the stop switches 21L, 21C and 21R are ready to be operated, the reel 13L corresponding to the operated stop switches 21L, 21C and 21R is operated. , 13C, 13R stop rotating. Then, when the operations of all three stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R are completed, the rotation of all three reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped. When the rotation of all three reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped, if a combination of predetermined symbols 8 is aligned on the effective line 9, processing corresponding to the combination is performed.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a profit is given to the player when a predetermined combination of symbols 8 is arranged on the effective line 9. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 8 corresponding to the small winning combination are aligned on the effective line 9, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is awarded. Further, if the combinations of the symbols 8 corresponding to the replay combination (replay combination) are aligned on the effective line 9, no medal is given, but the game can be performed without inserting a medal in the next game.

(Role lottery means 210)
The winning combination lottery means 210 executes a winning combination lottery as to whether or not the winning combination is won. Specifically, when the start switch 20 is operated after the medal is inserted, the winning combination lottery means whether or not the winning combination is won with a lottery probability according to the set value set. I do. The role determined in this role lottery is called the winning combination.

Here, there are a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, corresponding to each of the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state, and are stored in the main ROM 202. .. The winning combination lottery means 210 is a random number extracted from a random number generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts the predetermined lottery data and an integer value in a predetermined range. The role lottery is performed by comparing with. The process by the winning combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S1002 (see FIG. 8) described later.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 stops and controls the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. The reel control means 220 has the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation positions of the corresponding reels 13L, 13C, 13R (stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R) when the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R are operated. The rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is stopped and controlled based on the operated timing). The reel control means 220 may also set a condition for stopping whether or not the pressing order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21C, and 21R conforms to a predetermined condition. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S1003 (see FIG. 8) described later.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 stores the combination of the symbols 8 on the effective line 9 when all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped, and determines the winning or the like. The process by the stop symbol determining means 230 is performed in step S1004 (see FIG. 8) described later.

(Payout control means 240)
The payout control means 240 performs a predetermined process such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small winning combination has won as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determination means 230. The process by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S1005 (see FIG. 8) described later.

(Game control means 250)
The game control means 250 controls the game state. As described above, the game control means 250 includes a normal game state control means 251, a bonus internal medium state control means 252, and a bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the "normal game state" (see FIG. 6). Here, the normal gaming state refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 and the bonus gaming state controlled by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the "bonus internal medium state" (see FIG. 6). Here, in the bonus internal medium state, even though the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" are won in the combination lottery means 210, the combination of the symbols 8 corresponding to these bonus transfer combinations is on the effective line 9. It is a game state that shifts when the stop display is not displayed.

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the "bonus game state" (see FIG. 6). The bonus game state is when the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" are won in the combination lottery means 210, and the combination of symbols 8 corresponding to these bonus transfer combinations is stopped and displayed on the valid line 9. It is a game state to shift.

Here, the "bonus game state" ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The bonus game state shifted by "RBB1" to "RBB4" ends with, for example, payout of more than 36 medals. Further, the bonus game state shifted by "RBB5" and "RBB6 ends with the payout of, for example, 5 or more medals. After the bonus game state ends, the game state shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls games in the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section, which will be described later (see FIG. 7). The non-advantageous section is a section in which the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R cannot be notified, and the advantageous section is a section in which the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R can be notified. In addition, the effect control means 320 (see FIG. 5) is used to execute an effect (push order navigation) for notifying the push order of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R.

The advantageous section control means 260 wins the transition lottery from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", which is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. Make a transition from "non-advantageous section" to "advantageous section". In the present embodiment, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed with the winning of a predetermined combination by the combination lottery, and the transition is made when it is determined by the advantageous section transition lottery to shift to the advantageous section. However, in addition to this, it may be possible to shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section by winning a predetermined combination without performing the advantageous section transition lottery.

In addition to the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section control means 260 executes various lottery in each state belonging to the advantageous section, as will be described later.

The advantageous section control means 260 can execute the so-called ceiling. Specifically, the advantageous section control means 260 starts counting the number of games when shifting to the advantageous section, and the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 666 games). As a result, it shifts to the first AT state described later. The predetermined number of games may be determined by lottery.

Here, before reaching the 666 games, which is the predetermined number of games, a lottery for whether or not to shift to the first AT state, which will be described later (first AT state transition lottery (during the advantageous section normal state), first AT state transition lottery). If (in the CZ state)) is won, the number of games counted by the ceiling game number counter is initialized.

In addition, the number of games counted by the ceiling game counter counts only the number of games played with three bets, and not the number of games played with two bets. As will be described later, only in the case of a game with three bets, processing related to an advantageous section such as an advantageous section transition lottery and push order navigation is performed, and in a game with two cards, processing related to an advantageous section is performed. Since there is no such thing, the number of games played with two bets is not counted.

Further, in the advantageous section, an upper limit is set for the number of games that can be played, and when the predetermined upper limit number of games (for example, 1500 games) is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the advantageous section is started. Move to a non-advantageous section. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the 1500 games, which is the predetermined upper limit number of games, are exhausted, a predetermined predetermined number of games ( For example, when the player wins MY2400 medals, the game shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section even before the predetermined upper limit number of games is exhausted.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 transmits a signal to the sub control board 300.

(Sub-control board 300)
The functional configuration of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing the functional configuration of the sub-control board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The sub-control board 300 has various functions by executing a program. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 300 includes a receiving means 310 and an effect controlling means (strip-shaped information display controlling means) 320.

The sub control board 300 has the above configuration, and receives a signal from the main control board 200 to perform an effect as the game progresses. For example, the sub control board 300 controls the lighting and extinguishing of the upper lamp 30, the lower lamp 31, and the back lamp 61. Further, the sub control board 300 controls the sound and the like output from the upper speaker 27 and the lower speaker 28. Further, the sub control board 300 controls the liquid crystal display 16 so as to display an image or the like for effect.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving means 310 receives the signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Production control means 320)
The effect control means 320 controls the effect on the game machine 10 according to the game state shown in FIG. 6 and the game state in the non-advantageous section or the advantageous section shown in FIG. 7. For example, when the effect control means 320 receives a command for notifying the push order of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R transmitted from the advantageous section control means 260 in the advantageous section shown in FIG. 7, the effect control means 320 notifies the push order. Perform the production to be done.

As an effect of notifying the push order, for example, on the liquid crystal display 16, an image showing the push order is displayed above the reels 13L, 13C, 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R. Specifically, "1" is displayed above the reel 13L, "3" is displayed above the reel 13C, and "2" is displayed above the reel 13R. In this case, the player is displayed in the order of left and right. The stop switches 21L, 21C, and 21R may be operated by the stop switch 21L, the stop switch 21R, and the stop switch 21C).

(Explanation of the gaming state managed by the main control board 200)
The gaming state managed by the main control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the game managed on the main control board side in the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming states managed by the main control board 200 include a normal gaming state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus gaming state.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state is controlled by the normal game state control means 251. The winning probability for the replay combination in the normal game state is set to normal (1 / 7.3). If the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the combination of symbols 8 corresponding to this bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 9, the normal game state is changed to the bonus internal medium state. .. Further, if the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the combination of the symbols 8 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line 9, the bonus game state is entered.

The specified number of medals in the normal game state is two or three, and when the max bet switch 18 is operated, three medals are inserted. In the normal game state, when the number of bets is 3, the bonus transfer roles "RBB1" to "RBB4" are subject to the role lottery, and when the number of bets is 2, the bonus transfer roles "RBB5" and "RBB6". Is the target of the role lottery. Here, although the details will be described later, if the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB4" are won and the bonus is shifted to the internal medium state, the game state is "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F). In this game state "RT1", the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed regardless of whether the number of bets is 3 or 2. On the other hand, if the bonus transfer roles "RBB5" and "RBB6" are won and the bonus shifts to the internal medium state, the game state is "RT2" (RBB5F, RBB6F), and the number of bets is in this game state "RT2". If there are three cards, processing related to the advantageous section such as the advantageous section transition lottery and push order navigation is performed.

Although the details will be described later, when the number of bets is 3 in the normal game state, processing related to the advantageous section such as the advantageous section transition lottery and the push order navigation is performed, but when the number of bets is 2, the processing is performed. No processing is performed on the advantageous section.

(Internal bonus state)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252. In the normal game state, when the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" are won and the combination of symbols 8 corresponding to the bonus transition combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 9. Transition.

Specifically, if the bonus transfer role "RBB1" is won, it will be "RBB1F (RT1)", if the bonus transfer role "RBB2" is won, it will be "RBB2F (RT1)", and the bonus transfer role "RBB3". If you win, you will get "RBB3F (RT1)", if you win the bonus transfer role "RBB4", you will get "RBB4F (RT1)", and if you win the bonus transfer role "RBB5", you will get "RBB5F (RT2)". If the bonus transfer role "RBB6" is won, it will be transferred to "RBB6F (RT2)" respectively. The probability of winning the replay role in the bonus internal medium state is set higher than that in the normal game state.

The specified number of medals in the bonus internal state is two or three, and when the max bet switch 18 is operated, three medals are inserted. In addition, among the internal bonus states, if you are staying in "RBB1F (RT1)", "RBB2F (RT1)", "RBB3F (RT1)", "RBB4F (RT1)" and have 2 or 3 bets. In any of the cases, the processing related to the advantageous section such as the advantageous section transition lottery and the push order navigation is not performed. On the other hand, if the number of bets is 3 while staying at "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)" among the internal bonus states, for example, advantageous section transition lottery and push order navigation are advantageous. Processing related to the section is performed. Even while staying at "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)", if the number of bets is two, the processing related to the advantageous section is not performed.

In addition, in the bonus internal medium state "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)", when the number of bets is 3, the combination of symbols 8 for shifting to the bonus game state is stopped and displayed on the valid line 9. It is set so that it will not be done. On the other hand, when the number of bets is two, such a setting is not made, and the combination of symbols 8 for shifting to the bonus game state can be stopped and displayed on the effective line 9, but a small role or replay. The pull-in control is set to give priority to. Therefore, in the end, it is difficult to stop and display the combination of the symbols 8 for shifting to the bonus game state on the effective line 9. Therefore, the bonus game state does not shift from the bonus internal medium state "RB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)".

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253. Bonus game when the bonus transfer role "RBB1" to "RBB6" is won in the normal game state and the combination of symbols 8 corresponding to the bonus transfer role "RBB1" to "RBB6" is stopped and displayed on the valid line 9. Move to the state. The probability of winning the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to "0".

The bonus game status is "RBB1" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB1" is won, "RBB2" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB2" is won, and the bonus transfer role "RBB3". "RBB3" that can be transferred in some cases, "RBB4" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB4" is won, "RBB5" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB5" is won, and the bonus transfer role "RBB6" "RBB6" that can be transferred when "" is won is provided respectively.

As described above, the bonus game states "RBB5" and "RBB6" do not shift from the bonus internal medium states "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)", so that the bonus is given in the normal game state. The combination of symbols 8 corresponding to the bonus transfer roles "RBB5" and "RBB6" is stopped and displayed on the valid line 9 without winning the transition role "RBB5" and "RBB6" and shifting to the bonus internal medium state. Only migrate if.

The bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4" end with the payout of medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 36), and "RBB5" and "RBB6" are for medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 5). It ends with a payout. After the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

Further, when the number of bets is 3 while staying in the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4", processing related to the advantageous section such as the advantageous section transition lottery or the push order navigation is not performed. Since the specified number of bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4" is 3, the game cannot be played with a bet number of 2.

Further, when the number of bets is two while staying in the bonus game states "RBB5" and "RBB6", processing related to the advantageous section such as the advantageous section transition lottery and the push order navigation is not performed. Since the specified number of the bonus game states "RBB5" and "RBB6" is two, the game cannot be played with three bets.

(Explanation of advantageous section)
The advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Note that FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the advantageous section in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the game of the game machine 10, there are "non-advantageous section" and "advantageous section". Here, the "advantageous section" is a state in which the AT transition lottery for drawing whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed, and a section in which the AT state is executed. The "non-advantageous section" is a state other than the "advantageous section". That is, in the "non-advantageous section", the AT transition lottery is not performed and the AT state is not executed.

Here, the AT state is a gaming state in which the player is notified of information for establishing (winning) a winning combination determined by the winning combination lottery by the winning combination lottery means 210. Specifically, it is a gaming state that notifies the pressing order of the above-mentioned stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R. In the AT state, it is possible to prevent the determined small winning combination from being missed, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. Therefore, it can be said that the "advantageous section" is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section".

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined combination is won by a combination lottery in the "non-advantageous section", an advantageous section transition lottery is performed and if the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the process shifts to the "advantageous section". In this embodiment, the winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is set to a relatively high probability, and it is set to shift to the "advantageous section" by playing several games in the "non-advantageous section". ..

Further, as described above, in "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F) in which the game state is in the bonus internal medium state, there is no advantageous section transition lottery regardless of whether the number of bets is 3 or 2. It is set not to be done. Therefore, there is no possibility of shifting to the "advantageous section".

Further, as described above, in "RT2" (RBB5F, RBB6F) in which the game state is in the bonus internal middle state, the advantageous section transition lottery is set if the number of bets is three. Therefore, if the game is played with the number of bets set to 3, a lottery for shifting to the advantageous section may be performed and the game may shift to the “advantageous section”.

Further, as described above, in the normal game state, if the number of bets is 3, the advantageous section transition lottery is set. However, in the case of shifting from the normal gaming state to "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F), the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed regardless of whether the number of bets is 3 or 2. Therefore, it is preferable that the player plays with two bets so as not to shift to "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F) in the normal gaming state. That is, it is preferable that the player aims to shift to "RT2" (RBB5F, RBB6F) by operating the single bet switch 19 twice in the normal gaming state.

In the present embodiment, in the "non-advantageous section", the advantageous section transition lottery is first performed, and then the advantageous section transition lottery is won to shift to the "advantageous section". Instead of doing so, the player may shift to the "advantageous section" by winning a predetermined winning combination in the "non-advantageous section".

Further, as described above, the section notification lamp 37 is turned on by shifting to the "advantageous section". Specifically, in the game that triggers the transition to the advantageous section, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are all turned on after they have stopped. The lighting timing of the section notification lamp 37 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, turned on when the first AT state is entered in the “advantageous section”.

(Advantageous section)
As described above, the "advantageous section" is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section". However, the "advantageous section" as a whole may be more advantageous than the "non-advantageous section" and may not be more advantageous than the "non-advantageous section" in some states of the "advantageous section".

When the predetermined maximum number of games (for example, 1500 games) is exhausted after shifting from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", the game shifts to the "non-advantageous section". That is, on condition that the maximum number of games is reached, the "advantageous section" ends and the game shifts to the "non-advantageous section". The main control board 200 is provided with an upper limit game number counter, and counts the number of games in the "advantageous section". Then, when the predetermined upper limit number of games of 1500 games is reached, the advantageous section control means 260 shifts the "advantageous section" to the "non-advantageous section".

Further, in the "advantageous section", even before the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is exhausted, if the player wins a predetermined number of medals (for example, so-called MY2400), " Shift from "advantageous section" to "non-advantageous section". The main control board 200 counts the number of inserted and the number of medals in the "advantageous section", and when a predetermined number (MY2400) of medals are acquired, the advantageous section control means 260 sets the "advantageous section" to "advantageous section". Shift to "non-advantageous section".

Here, the "non-advantageous section" has only a normal state, but the "advantageous section" has a CZ (chance zone) state, a first AT state, a second AT state, a specialized state (additional state), and other than the normal state. Includes pullback zone state. The normal state in the "non-advantageous section" is called the non-advantageous section normal state, and the normal state in the "advantageous section" is called the advantageous section normal state. In this way, since there is only a non-advantageous section normal state in the "non-advantageous section", shifting from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" means shifting from the non-advantageous section normal state to the "advantageous section". is there. Specifically, it shifts from the non-advantageous section normal state to the advantageous section normal state. The advantageous section normal state is a normal state that continues from the non-advantageous section normal state, and both are normal states. For example, the effect executed by the effect control means 320 is the same in both the advantageous section normal state and the non-advantageous section normal state.

(Advantageous section normal state)
When shifting from "non-advantageous section" to "advantageous section", that is, when shifting from the non-advantageous section normal state to the advantageous section normal state, a lottery is drawn to determine whether to shift to the normal high accuracy or ultra-high accuracy state. Determined by. Here, usually, high accuracy and ultra-high accuracy have different expectations for transition to the CZ state. Specifically, the higher accuracy has a higher expectation of transitioning to the CZ state than the normal one, and the ultra-high accuracy has a higher expectation of transitioning to the CZ state than the high accuracy. That is, the degree of expectation for shifting to the CZ state is highest in ultra-high accuracy, next to ultra-high accuracy in high accuracy, and lowest in normal.

In the advantageous section normal state, two lottery are performed: the first AT state transition lottery (during the advantageous section normal state) and the CZ state transition lottery. It should be noted that these lottery may be performed when the start switch 20 is operated.

The first AT state transition lottery (during the advantageous section normal state) is a lottery performed when a predetermined winning combination is won by the combination lottery, and is a lottery for whether or not to shift to the first AT state. When the 1st AT state transition lottery (during the advantageous section normal state) is won, the number of games to be played before the transition to the 1st AT state is determined by the lottery, and when this number of games is exhausted, the game shifts to the 1st AT state. To do.

In addition, if the first AT state transition lottery (during the advantageous section normal state) is not won, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the degree of expectation for transition to the CZ state is promoted. That is, in the normal case, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the promotion is highly accurate or ultra-high accuracy, and if the lottery is won, the promotion is highly accurate or ultra-high accuracy. In addition, if it is highly accurate, a lottery will be held to determine whether or not it will be promoted to ultra-high accuracy, and if this lottery is won, it will be promoted to ultra-high accuracy.

The CZ state transition lottery is performed after the lottery for whether or not the expectation level for transitioning to the CZ state is promoted is performed. Whether or not to shift to the CZ state is determined by this lottery. When it is decided to shift to the CZ state, the number of games until the transition to the CZ state is determined, and after the number of games is consumed, the game shifts to the CZ state.

(CZ state)
The CZ state (chance zone) is a state in which the game is executed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games), and is highly expected to shift to the first AT state as compared with the advantageous section normal state. Specifically, it is a lottery that is performed when a predetermined winning combination is won by a combination lottery, and the first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) that draws whether or not to shift to the first AT state is in the CZ state. It is also executed in. The winning probability is higher in the first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) executed in the CZ state than in the first AT state transition lottery (during the advantageous section normal state) executed in the advantageous section normal state. It is set to be. In addition to increasing the winning probability of the 1st AT state transition lottery in this way, the CZ state is more advantageous than the advantageous section normal state by making it possible to obtain more times of the 1st AT state transition lottery. The probability of transition to the first AT state may be higher in the CZ state than in the section normal state.

Here, in the CZ state, the first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) and the CZ point lottery are performed. These lottery may be performed when the start switch 20 is operated. Further, the lottery performed in the CZ state is not limited to these lottery. Moreover, these lottery does not have to be performed.

The first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) is performed after 10 games have been digested in the CZ state. That is, the first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) is performed from the 11th game in the CZ state. In this way, since the 1st AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) is performed from the 11th game in the CZ state, the 1st AT state does not shift to the 10th game, and the CZ state starts. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect that continues over a plurality of games.

If it is decided to shift to the first AT state in the first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state), the game shifts to the first AT state from the next game. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition to the first AT state may be performed after the end of the CZ state. Further, the first AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state) may be performed immediately after the start of the CZ state, not after the 10 games have been digested in the CZ state.

The CZ point lottery is a lottery that is performed when the transition to the 1st AT state is not decided (when the winner is not won) in the 1st AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state), and the CZ points to be acquired are determined by the lottery. To do. Then, during the CZ state, the CZ points are accumulated and added, and when a predetermined number of CZ points are obtained, the state shifts to the first AT state.

In the CZ state, when 20 games are digested, the advantageous section shifts to the normal state. That is, if the shift to the CZ state cannot be made to the first AT state within 20 games, the advantageous section normal state will be returned again. In addition, when returning to the advantageous section normal state, it is usually determined by lottery whether to shift to high accuracy or ultra-high accuracy.

(1st AT state)
The first AT state is executed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). In the first AT state, the number of games is not added. In the first AT state, push order navigation is performed. That is, the push order of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R is notified, and the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R according to the notified push order to ensure that the small winning combination won by the winning combination lottery. You will win a prize. That is, it is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is prevented from missing the determined small winning combination.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first AT state is terminated when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, but the termination condition of the first AT state is not limited to this. For example, the first AT state may be terminated when a predetermined number of medals are paid out, or the difference between the paid out medals and the inserted medals is the predetermined number of medals. In some cases, the first AT state may be terminated.

Further, in the first AT state, the second AT state transition lottery is performed. It should be noted that this lottery may be performed when the start switch 20 is operated. If the 2nd AT state transition lottery is won, the process shifts to the 2nd AT state after the end of the 1st AT state. On the other hand, if the lottery for shifting to the second AT state is not won, the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state after the end of the first AT state.

(2nd AT state)
The second AT state is executed for a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games). In the second AT state, the push order navigation described above is performed as in the first AT state. That is, the push order of the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R is notified, and the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21C, 21R according to the notified push order to ensure that the small winning combination won by the winning combination lottery. You will win a prize. That is, it is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is prevented from missing the determined small winning combination.

Note that the second AT state is different from the first AT state, and the number of games executed by shifting to the specialized state may be added as described later, but further, for example, it is executed by shifting to the second AT state. The number of games played may be added. That is, the number of games executed before the start of the second AT state may be added. For example, a lottery may be performed when the state shifts to the second AT state, and if the lottery is won, the number of games to be executed may be added. As a result, more games can be executed than 40 games without shifting to the specialized state.

In the second AT state, unlike the first AT state, the number of games to be executed may increase. Specifically, the number of games to be executed may be added by shifting to the specialized state described later. In addition, it may be determined that the second AT game state continues by shifting to the pullback zone state described later.

Here, in the second AT state, the special state transition lottery is performed. It should be noted that this lottery may be performed when the start switch 20 is operated. If you win the specialization state transition lottery, you will shift from the second AT state to the specialization state. In the case of transition to the specialized state, a lottery (additional lottery) will be conducted as to whether or not to add the number of games in the second AT state, and if it is decided to win this lottery and add the number of games, the number of games will be further added. A lottery for determining the number of games (lottery for the number of additional games) is performed, and the number of additional games determined by this lottery is added to the number of games in the predetermined second AT state.

In the specialized state, an additional lottery and a lottery for the number of additional games are performed to increase the number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a stock lottery may be performed. Specifically, if the stock lottery is won in the specialized state, one set of the second AT state will be added. That is, even after the execution of the set is completed, one set of the second AT state can be continuously performed. In addition, a plurality of sets can be added, and the number of sets may be determined when the stock lottery is won. As a result, for example, if it is decided in the stock lottery that two sets will be added, 80 games, which is the number of games for the two sets, will be added. In this way, if the player shifts to the special zone and wins the stock lottery, he / she can execute more games than 40 games, which is a predetermined number of games that can be executed in the second AT state.

If the above-mentioned additional lottery is not won in the specialized state, the state shifts from the specialized state to the second AT state. Further, when the number of games to be added is determined by the lottery for the number of additional games in the specialized state, the state shifts from the specialized state to the second AT state.

In the second AT state, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, or when it is decided to add the number of games by the additional lottery, the number of games to be added to the predetermined number of games is determined by the lottery. When the number of games to which is added is exhausted, the second AT state ends and the game shifts to the pullback zone state.

A continuous lottery is held in the pullback zone state. This continuous lottery is a lottery for whether or not the second AT state is continued again. If the continuous lottery is won, the pullback zone state shifts to the second AT state, and the second AT state is restarted. If the player does not win the continuous lottery, the pullback zone state is changed to the non-advantageous section normal state.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game)
A game control process executed by the main control board 200 for each unit game will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a game flow in the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the main control board 200, first, it is determined whether or not the start switch has been operated (step S1001). As a premise of this step S1001, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets for the game has reached the specified number of bets (2 or 3).

If the start switch is not operated (NO in step S1001), step S1001 is executed again. If the start switch is operated (YES in step S1001), the winning combination lottery process is executed (step S1002). When the winning combination lottery process is executed, the winning combination lottery result is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. Specifically, it is transmitted from the transmitting means 270 to the receiving means 310.

After step S1002, rotation variation processing is executed (step S1003). Specifically, when processing is performed by the reel control means 220, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate and fluctuate, and after reaching a predetermined rotation speed, the stop switches 21L, 21C, and 21R are operated, the reels 13L , 13C, 13R stop rotating. Then, the rotation stop information of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300.

After step S1003, the stop symbol determination process is executed (step S1004). Specifically, a determination process such as winning a prize is executed as to whether or not the combination of the symbols 8 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of the symbols 8 on the effective line 9. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board.

After step S1004, the dividend granting process is executed (step S1005). Specifically, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. If the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed.

(Direction on the liquid crystal display 16)
As described above, the liquid crystal display 16 displays, for example, a moving image or the like to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode. An example of the effect displayed on the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. Note that FIG. 9 is an example of an image displayed when the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shifts to the chance zone. Further, FIG. 10 is an example of an image displayed after the image shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. Further, FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (c) are arranged in chronological order, and the display on the liquid crystal display 16 changes in the order of FIGS. 9 (a), 9 (b), and 9 (c). Further, FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c) are arranged in chronological order, and the display on the liquid crystal display 16 changes in the order of FIGS. 10 (a), 10 (b), and 10 (c).

In the game of the game machine 10, as described above, there are game states such as a non-advantageous section normal state, an advantageous section normal state, a CZ state, a first AT state, a second AT state, a specialized state, and a pullback zone state. The game progresses by shifting to any of these game states. For example, when the game state shifts to a different game state, an image indicating that the game state shifts is displayed on the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16.

For example, with reference to FIG. 9, an effect image when the advantageous section shifts from the normal state to the CZ state will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, band images (band-shaped information) 82a and 82b are displayed on the left and right ends of the display screen 16a on the liquid crystal display 16. Further, character strings (band-shaped information, a series of information) 83a and 83b are displayed on the band image portions 82a and 82b, respectively.

Advantageous section When shifting from the normal state to the CZ state, first, as shown in FIG. 9A, an image 81 suggesting that the current transition state is the CZ state is displayed in the central portion of the display screen 16a. Will be done. Since the CZ state is a gaming state with a high expectation of shifting to the first AT state as compared with the advantageous section normal state, the image 81 is more advantageous than the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 16 in the advantageous section normal state. The image may be an image that suggests that the state has changed.

Then, on the liquid crystal display 16, band images 82a and 82b and character strings 83a and 83b are displayed on the display screen 16a on both the left and right sides of the image 81. As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, both the character strings 83a and 83b are displayed so as to move (scroll) upward. Both the character strings 83a and 83b are continuous character strings with the "chance zone" indicating that the game state is the CZ state, but as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (c), All of the "chance zones" are displayed so large that they are not displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

Specifically, in FIG. 9 (a), only “cha” in the “chance zone” is displayed, and in FIG. 9 (b), the character strings 83a and 83b are further scrolled upward to display up to “chance”. In FIG. 9C, the character strings 83a and 83b are further scrolled upward to display the "szone" after the "chance", but instead the "cha" is outside the screen of the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16. It is not displayed next to it. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the character strings 83a and 83b displayed on the display screen 16a are "chance zones".

From the state shown in FIG. 9 (a) to the state shown in FIG. 9 (b), the "szone" is displayed as shown in FIG. 9 (c), so that all the character strings of the "chance zone" are displayed. It means that it is displayed on the display screen 16a. Then, the image of the liquid crystal display 16 is changed to the display shown in FIG. Specifically, the character strings 83a and 83b are converted into character strings (belt-shaped information, a series of information) 85a and 85b smaller than these. Further, the band images 82a and 82b are converted into band images (band-shaped information) 84a and 84b having a width narrower than these according to the size of the character strings 85a and 85b. Further, the character string 85a and the character string 85b are displayed so as to move in opposite directions to each other. The images displayed on the display screen 16a after the display shown in FIG. 9 will be described in more detail below.

After the display shown in FIG. 9C is displayed on the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16, the character strings 83a and 83b are smaller than these characters as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C. Converted to columns 85a, 85b. However, the character strings 85a and 85b are still the character strings of the "chance zone" like the character strings 83a and 83b. Further, the size of the character strings 85a and 85b is a size capable of displaying all of the "chance zones" on the display screen 16a.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the character string 85a on the left side is displayed so as to move upward, similarly to the character string 83a in FIG. On the other hand, the character string 85b on the right side is displayed so as to move downward, unlike the character string 83b in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, band images 84a and 84b and character strings 85a and 85b are displayed on the left and right sides of the image 81 until the transition from the CZ state to another gaming state. Then, the display that the character string 85a moves upward and the character string 85b moves downward continues.

In this way, when the CZ state is entered, as shown in FIG. 9, the image 81, the band images 82a and 82b located on the left and right sides of the image 81, and the character strings 83a located on the band images 82a and 82b. , 83b and are displayed on the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16. As a result, the player can easily understand that the gaming state has been changed.

Then, since both the character strings 83a and 83b are displayed so as to move upward, it is possible to receive an image of the transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Further, since all of the character strings 83a and 83b cannot fit in the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16, it is not easy to understand which game state the player has transitioned to. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player that the game has shifted to a more advantageous gaming state. In addition, since the user concentrates on the effect display in order to understand the contents of the character strings 83a and 83b, he / she concentrates more on the game.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10, the display of the display screen 16a is changed to band images 84a and 84b on the left and right sides of the image 81 and character strings 85a and 85b located on the band images 84a and 84b. As a result, the player can recognize that the easily shifted gaming state is the CZ state (chance zone) by visually recognizing the character strings 85a and 85b. However, since the display is changed so that the character string 85a and the character string 85b move in opposite directions to each other, there is a surprise, and the player does not get tired of the production. Further, since the character strings 85a and 85b are relatively small and the left and right widths of the band images 84a and 84b are relatively narrow, the area of the image 81 can be widened. As a result, a more complicated image can be displayed on the display screen 16a, and the range of effect is widened.

Since the liquid crystal display 16 performs the above effect display when the CZ state (chance zone) is entered, it is complicated, the player can have expectations, and the effect that does not get tired can be executed. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

The effect display on the liquid crystal display 16 is not limited to the above. For example, after the state shown in FIG. 9C is reached, the character strings 83a and 83b are stopped and a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses, and then the display changes to the display shown in FIG. 10A. May be good. Since there is a gap before the display changes in this way, the expectations of the player can be raised, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

Further, on the display screen 16a, after the display shown in FIG. 9 (c) is displayed, the display is changed to the display shown in FIG. 10 (a), but the display is not limited to this, and the display shown in FIG. 9 (c) is not limited to this. After the character strings 85a and 85b are scrolled for a while, the display may be changed to the display shown in FIG. 10A.

Further, the moving directions (scrolling directions) of the character string 85a and the character string 85b may be opposite to each other. For example, the character string 85a may move downward and the character string 85b may move upward. Further, the character strings 85a and 85b may be displayed by moving in the left-right direction or the diagonal direction instead of moving in the vertical direction.

Further, the character strings 83a, 83b and the character strings 85a, 85b are displayed on the band images 82a, 82b and the band images 84a, 84b, respectively, but the band images 82a, 82b and the band images 84a, 84b are not displayed. The character strings 83a and 83b and the character strings 85a and 85b may be moved and displayed so as to directly overlap the image 81.

In addition, it was decided that two character strings, character string 83a and character string 83b, or two character strings, character string 85a and character string 85b, would be moved and displayed, but more than two character strings were displayed. It may be moved and displayed in a predetermined direction. For example, at first, all of a plurality of character strings are moved and displayed in the same direction, and then at least one character string is moved and displayed in different directions instead of all the character strings being moved and displayed in the same direction. May be.

Further, in the above description, the above-mentioned effect display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 16 at the time of transition to the CZ state, but the same effect display may be performed at the time of transition to another gaming state. Further, if the game state is favorable to the player, the character strings 83a and 83b are both moved and displayed upward as shown in FIG. 9, but for example, the game state is disadvantageous to the player. In the case of migration, both the character strings 83a and 83b may be moved and displayed downward. As a result, it can be suggested that the player has entered a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. Further, the character strings 83a and 83b may not only move upward or downward, but may also move in the left direction, the right direction, the diagonal direction, or the like.

Further, although the character strings 83a, 83b, 85a, and 85b of "chance zone" are moved and displayed, the moving display may be a series of information. Specifically, the information may be continuous and have some meaning. Therefore, in addition to the character string, it may be a symbol, a figure, or the like.

(Other effects on the liquid crystal display 16)
Although the effect display on the liquid crystal display 16 has been described above, the effect may be displayed when some privilege is given in the same game state, instead of performing the effect when the game state changes as described above. An example of another effect displayed on the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 11 is an example of an image displayed in the chance zone in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (d) are arranged in chronological order, and the liquid crystal display 16 is in the order of FIGS. 11 (a), 11 (b), 11 (c), and 11 (d). The display changes.

As described above, in the CZ state, the CZ point lottery is performed, the CZ points obtained by this lottery are cumulatively added, and when a predetermined number of CZ points are obtained, the process shifts to the first AT state. , The level is set stepwise with respect to the number of points earned, and when the level rises (when an advantageous privilege is given), the liquid crystal display 16 may perform the effect display described below. Good.

First, as shown in FIG. 11A, only the image 81 suggesting that the current gaming state is the CZ state on the display screen 16a of the liquid crystal display 16 when the advantageous section normal state is changed to the CZ state. Is displayed. Then, when a CZ point lottery is performed and the number of CZ points acquired reaches a predetermined number and the level rises, as shown in FIG. 11B, on the liquid crystal display 16, band images (band images) on the left and right sides of the image 81 ( Band-shaped information) 86a, 86b and character strings (band-shaped information, a series of information) 87a, 87b are displayed on the display screen 16a. As shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the character strings 87a and 87b are both displayed so as to move (scroll) upward. The character strings 87a and 87b are both character strings of "level up" indicating that the level has increased, but as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), all of the "level up" Is displayed so large that it is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 16.

Specifically, in FIG. 11 (b), only "level up" of "level up" is displayed, and in FIG. 11 (c), the character strings 87a and 87b scroll upward and of "level up". "Lup" is displayed, but instead "Level" is out of the display screen 16a and is not displayed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the character strings 87a and 87b displayed on the display screen 16a are "level up".

By displaying "Luup" as shown in FIG. 11C from the state shown in FIG. 11B, all the character strings of "Level up" are displayed on the display screen 16a. Then, the image displayed on the display screen 16a is changed as shown in FIG. 11D.

Specifically, the character strings 87a and 87b are converted into character strings (band-shaped information, a series of information) 89a and 89b smaller than these. Further, the band images 86a and 86b are converted into band images (band-shaped information) 88a and 88b having a width narrower than these according to the size of the character strings 89a and 89b. Further, the character string 89a and the character string 89b are displayed so as to move in opposite directions to each other. Specifically, the character string 89a is displayed so as to move upward, and the character string 89b is displayed so as to move downward.

The character strings 89a and 89b are only smaller than the character strings 87a and 87b, and like the character strings 87a and 87b, they are "level up" character strings. Further, the size of the character strings 89a and 89b is a size capable of displaying all the "level up" on the display screen 16a. Then, this effect display continues until the level rises again or the game state shifts. If the level rises again, FIGS. 11 (b) to 11 (d) may be performed again.

In the above description, when the level related to the number of CZ points acquired rises in the CZ state, the above-mentioned effect display is performed, but the same effect display is displayed when other benefits are given in the CZ state. You may do it. In addition, even in other game states, if any privilege is given, the same effect display may be performed.

For example, in the CZ state, the degree of expectation to shift to the first AT state changes depending on a predetermined condition, and when this degree of expectation rises (when an advantageous privilege is given), the above-mentioned effect display is performed. May be. Further, in at least one of the first AT state and the second AT state, the probability of performing push order navigation varies depending on a predetermined condition, and when the probability of performing this push order navigation increases (advantageous privilege is given). In some cases), the above-mentioned effect display may be performed. Further, in the second AT state, the degree of expectation to shift to the specialized state changes depending on a predetermined condition, and when this degree of expectation rises (when an advantageous privilege is given), the above-mentioned effect display is performed. It may be that.

In addition, in the 1st AT state, the 2nd AT state, the special zone, etc., a stock lottery for determining the number of sets to be added will be performed, and when the addition of a predetermined number or more is determined by this stock lottery. The above-mentioned effect display may be performed (when an advantageous privilege is given). In addition, the winning probability in the continuous lottery held in the pullback zone state is increased by winning the continuous rate lottery held in the second AT state, and the winning probability in the continuous lottery is increased by winning this continuous rate lottery. If this is the case (when an advantageous privilege is given), the above-mentioned effect display may be performed. In these effect displays, the character string to be moved and displayed is not limited to "level up", and may be another character string. For example, a character string indicating the currently playing state may be moved and displayed. That is, if the effect display is performed in the CZ state, the character string "chance zone" may be moved and displayed.

The player may recognize that the gaming state has changed by displaying the image 81 on the liquid crystal display 16, but by performing the above-mentioned effect display, there is something even if the gaming state does not change. Since the player can easily recognize that the privilege has been granted, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that only the image 81 is displayed when the advantageous section shifts from the normal state to the CZ state, but the character string is also moved and displayed at this time. May be. For example, when the advantageous section shifts from the normal state to the CZ state, the character string 85a and the character string 85b are moved and displayed in different directions as shown in FIG. 10, and an advantageous privilege is given in the CZ state. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the character strings 87a and 87b are displayed so as to move upward, and then the character strings 89a are displayed as shown in FIG. 11D. And the character string 89b may be displayed so as to move in different directions from each other.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the advantageous section normal state is changed to the CZ state, the image 81 suggesting that the current gaming state is the CZ state is displayed. It is not necessary to display such an image. For example, when the transition from the advantageous section normal state to the CZ state is performed, the same display as in the advantageous section normal state is displayed, and when the advantageous privilege is given, FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c) show. As shown, both the character strings 87a and 87b are displayed so as to move upward, and then, as shown in FIG. 11D, the character strings 89a and the character string 89b are displayed so as to move in different directions from each other. You may.

Further, as described above, when the advantageous section normal state is changed to the CZ state, the effect display shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is performed, but instead of this effect display, FIG. 11 (b) -The effect display shown in FIG. 11 (d) may be performed.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various other forms. Therefore, such embodiments are merely exemplary in all respects and should not be construed in a limited way. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claims and is not bound by the text of the specification. Furthermore, all modifications and modifications that fall within the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

10 Game machine 16 Liquid crystal display 16a Display screen 83a, 83b, 85a, 85b, 87a, 87b, 89a, 89b Character string 82a, 82b, 84a, 84b, 86a, 86b, 88a, 88b Band image 320 Production control means

The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
Display means to display the effect and
The band-shaped information display control means for displaying information to the player as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means is provided.
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information so that all of the band-shaped information scrolls upward when the game state is changed to be advantageous to the player . Later, when a predetermined period elapses , at least one of the strip-shaped information is set to have a different scroll direction.
Further, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is
Display means to display the effect and
The band-shaped information display control means for displaying information to the player as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means is provided.
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information, and when a privilege advantageous to the player is given in a predetermined gaming state, all of the band-shaped information scrolls upward. When a predetermined period elapses after the direction is set, at least one of the strip-shaped information is set to have a different scroll direction.
Further, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is
A gaming machine having a predetermined gaming state in which the degree of advantage for the player is multiple levels.
Display means to display the effect and
With the band-shaped information display control means for displaying information suggesting the change as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means when the game changes to an advantageous stage from the current state in the predetermined gaming state. With,
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information so that all of the band-shaped information is in the upward scrolling direction, and then when a predetermined period elapses, the band-shaped information is displayed. It is characterized in that at least one of them has a different scroll direction.
Further, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is
Display means to display the effect and
The band-shaped information display control means for displaying information to the player as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means is provided.
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information so that all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction when the game state is changed to be advantageous to the player. When a predetermined period elapses after all the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, at least one of the strip-shaped information has a different scroll direction.
The band-shaped information display control means said that when at least one of the band-shaped information has a scroll direction different from the size of the band-shaped information when all the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction. Make the size of the strip information smaller,
The predetermined period is a period until the display of all the series of information among the band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen is completed.
Further, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is
Display means to display the effect and
The band-shaped information display control means for displaying information to the player as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means is provided.
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information, and when a privilege advantageous to the player is given in a predetermined gaming state, all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction. Then, when a predetermined period elapses after all the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, at least one of the strip-shaped information has a different scroll direction.
The band-shaped information display control means said that when at least one of the band-shaped information has a scroll direction different from the size of the band-shaped information when all the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction. Make the size of the strip information smaller,
The predetermined period is a period until the display of all the series of information among the band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen is completed.

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Display means to display the effect and
The band-shaped display control means for displaying information to the player as band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen of the display means is provided.
The band-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display a plurality of the band-shaped information so that all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction, and then at least one of the band-shaped information has a different scroll direction. A game machine that is characterized by being. The band-shaped information display control means makes all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction when the game state is changed to be advantageous to the player.
The first aspect of claim 1, wherein when a predetermined period elapses after all of the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, at least one of the strip-shaped information has a different scroll direction. Game machine. The band-shaped information display control means makes all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction when a privilege advantageous to the player is given in a predetermined gaming state.
The first aspect of claim 1, wherein when a predetermined period elapses after all of the strip-shaped information has the same scroll direction, at least one of the strip-shaped information has a different scroll direction. Game machine. The band-shaped information display control means said that when at least one of the band-shaped information has a scroll direction different from the size of the band-shaped information when all the band-shaped information has the same scroll direction. Make the size of the strip information smaller,
The game according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the predetermined period is a period until all the display of a series of information among the band-shaped information scrolling on the display screen is completed. Machine. The band-shaped information display control means measures the size of the series of information when all of the band-shaped information have the same scroll direction so that all of the series of information does not fit within the range of the display screen. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that. The strip-shaped information display control means causes the display means to display two strip-shaped information so that the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward.
When a predetermined period elapses after the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward, the scroll direction of one of the two strip-shaped information remains upward, and the scroll of the other of the two strip-shaped information remains. Change the direction to downward,
When the scroll directions of the two strip-shaped information are both upward, the series of information is larger than the range of the display screen, and only a part of the series of information is displayed on the display screen.
When one scroll direction of the two strip-shaped information is left upward and the scroll direction of the other of the two strip-shaped information is changed downward, all of the series of information is included in the range of the display screen. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein is displayed.

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