JP2020171456A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine allowing a player to accurately understanding a character image as much as possible.SOLUTION: In a slot machine for performing band display for scrolling a character image, while a character image in which the total length from a start point to an ending point is displayed in a character image to be scrolled regardless of a scroll position during first band display is included and the character image is scrolled in one band area, a character image is scrolled in different directions in each of two band areas during second band display for scrolling the character image longer than half in the longitudinal direction of the band areas.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As an example of a game machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and a winning combination lottery is performed by operating a start switch and the reels are started to rotate, and the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch ( There is a slot machine that can stop the rotation of reels based on the push order, operation timing, etc., and give benefits according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels stop. In addition, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus that improves the winning probability of a predetermined role (for example, a small role or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the role lottery result in winning a plurality of roles. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) that notifies operation information that is advantageous to the player in order to win a winning combination with a larger privilege. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine that launches a pachinko ball into the game area and wins a prize at the start winning opening provided in the game area to variably display a plurality of types of symbols and then stops the pachinko game machine to display the symbol combination. Are known.

Some such game machines use a part of the display area (band-shaped band area) such as a liquid crystal display to scroll and display a character image in a plurality of types according to the progress of the game (a band-shaped band area). For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-135165

In the conventional game machine, scroll display is performed in a common band area regardless of the length of the character image (number of characters, etc.). Therefore, depending on the length of the character image to be scrolled and displayed, the player may not be able to read the character image, and as a result, the character image may not be grasped.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of causing a player to grasp a character image as accurately as possible.

A gaming machine according to a certain aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, in which a game control means for controlling the progress of the game and an image corresponding to the progress of the game are displayed in a display area, and specific conditions are obtained. Is provided, the band-shaped band area of the display area is provided with an image display means for performing band display in which any one of a plurality of types of character images is scrolled at predetermined intervals, and the band display is scrolled. A plurality of character images are determined based on the type of the character image, and the image display means selects a first character image whose length is half or less in the longitudinal direction of the band region for band display among the plurality of types of character images. It is a means for performing a band display that scrolls in one band area, and the length from the start point of the first character image to the start point of the next scrolled first character image in the band display is the band area. A first image display means for displaying a first band that scrolls so as to be less than half the length in the longitudinal direction of the image, and a half of the band region for displaying the band among the plurality of types of character images. It is a means for performing a band display in which a second character image longer than the length in the longitudinal direction or less is scrolled in each of the two band regions, and the second in one of the two band regions. Includes a second image display means for performing a second band display in which the scroll mode of the character image is scrolled so that the scroll mode of the second character image in the other band region is different.

According to this configuration, during the display of the first band, the scrolled first character image includes the first character image in which the total length from the start point to the end point is displayed regardless of the scroll position, and one band is displayed. Displayed in the area. Therefore, regardless of the scroll position, the player can grasp the total length of at least one first character image, and the space efficiency of the limited display area can be improved to reduce the obstruction of other images. .. On the other hand, during the second band display in which the second character image longer than half of the longitudinal direction of the band region is scrolled, the two band regions are scrolled in different scroll modes. Therefore, when there is a portion from the second character image displayed in one band area where the total length of the character image cannot be grasped, the second character image displayed in the other band area complements each other. As a result, the player can grasp the second character image whose total length is longer than half in the longitudinal direction of the band region.

Preferably, the two band regions are regions having the same length in the longitudinal direction and parallel to each other, and the second image display means defines the second character image in the one band region. The second character image is scrolled in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction in the other band region, and the second character image in the one band region and the second character image in the other band region are said. The display position in the longitudinal direction with the second character image is the same at a predetermined position on the end side of the central position instead of the central position in the longitudinal direction in each of the one band region and the other band region. The second band is displayed by scrolling.

According to this configuration, in the second band display, the timing at which the second character image is missing and the missing portion can be different between the one band area and the other band area. Therefore, even if the second character image in one band area is scrolled to a position where a part of the second character image cannot be grasped, only a part of the second character image that cannot be grasped is displayed in the other band area. It is possible to secure a state in which the entire length of the second character image is displayed in the other band region for a certain period of time. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the total length of the second character image from the character image in one band area and the character image in the other band area.

Preferably, the operation means for accepting the operation from the player is provided, and the end condition for ending the first band display by the first image display means includes a condition that can be satisfied by accepting the predetermined operation, while the said. The end condition for terminating the second band display by the second image display means can be satisfied by accepting the predetermined operation without including the condition that can be satisfied by accepting a specific operation different from the predetermined operation. Not only the condition but also the condition that can be satisfied when the specific operation is accepted is included.

According to this configuration, both the first band display and the second band display may be terminated by a predetermined operation, and the second band display may be terminated by a specific operation. Therefore, it is possible to create an unexpectedness at the end of the band display, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored at the time of a predetermined operation or a specific operation.

Preferably, the image display means includes a background image display means for displaying a background image according to the progress of the game in the display area among a plurality of types of background images, and the background image display means displays the second image. When the second band display is performed by the means, one kind of background image based on the second character image is displayed in the display area, and the first band display is performed by the first image display means. When it is displayed, any one of a plurality of types of background images defined based on the first character image is displayed in the display area.

According to this configuration, one kind of background image is displayed during the second band display in which the second character image may be grasped by complementing each other. Therefore, the line of sight of the player can be drawn to the second band display, and as a result, the player can easily recall the second character image at first glance. On the other hand, during the display of the first band, one of a plurality of types of background images is displayed while grasping the first character image, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Preferably, the image display means displays the second character image with priority over other images when the second band is displayed, while the first band is displayed when the first band is displayed. Other images related to the degree of advantage of the game result are displayed with priority over the character image of 1.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the portion where the second character image cannot be grasped from being increased by another image during the second band display in which the second character image may be grasped by complementing each other. .. On the other hand, during the display of the first band, it is possible to grasp the first character image while grasping other images related to the degree of advantage of the game result.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door open. It is a development view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a role name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination group and combination composition. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of each game state and advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the 1st band display. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the 2nd band display. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the case where the 3rd stop operation is detected in the specific game in which the 1st band display is performed, the 1st band display is terminated, and AT winning notification is given. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the case where the 3rd stop operation is detected in the specific game in the 2nd band display, the 2nd band display is terminated, and AT winning notification is given. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the case where the chance button effect is executed in the game during the 2nd band display, the 2nd band display is terminated by the operation of the chance switch 81F, and AT winning notification is given. It is a figure for demonstrating an example when a predetermined interruption condition is satisfied in the 1st band display. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the type of a band display and the type of a background image. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the 2nd band display.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using a medal as a gaming medium will be described. However, the game machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and there are a plurality of types by launching a game ball (game medium) such as a pachinko ball into the game area and winning a prize at a start winning opening provided in the game area. Scores given internally (electromagnetic method) without using a gaming machine that executes a game by displaying a combination of symbols after variably displaying the symbols of the above, or a game medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal) It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of performing a game using the value of an intangible object such as the information recorded by.

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

The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 which is openably and closably attached to one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by the manager of the amusement park. Whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 is detected by the door sensor 20.

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

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

In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line composed of a lower left variable display column 10L, a lower middle variable display column 10M, and a lower right variable display column 10R is set as a winning line to be determined as a winning combination. There is. A winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 has a rectangular display area in which the horizontal side is longer than the vertical side. The liquid crystal display 27 executes the effect by displaying a predetermined image in the display area according to the progress of the game. The shape of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 that can be visually recognized by the player is not limited to a rectangular shape, but may be a square shape, a circular shape, or a triangular shape. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts is printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

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

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

The credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on in an advantageous period and turned off in a normal period other than the advantageous period.

Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation unit includes a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, an effect operation unit 81, a chance switch 81F, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, a stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R). ), And a medal slot 25 is provided.

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

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to a player menu state for displaying a game history or the like, an administrator menu state for displaying a setting history, or the like. The chance switch 81F is a switch that detects an operation related to the production. The operations related to the production include operations for executing and developing the production, and operations for selecting the production mode, characters, and the like.

The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for starting the variable display of the symbol by rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R. The settlement switch 23 is a switch that detects an operation for paying out a number of medals corresponding to credits or a set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R to stop the variable display (variable display row) of the symbol. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

Various switches including the effect operation unit 81 and the chance switch 81F detect an operation on the operation unit (button unit) corresponding to each. The operation unit corresponding to various switches is composed of a transmissive member that transmits light. In addition, a light source such as an LED is mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and it is produced by emitting light at a timing (timing for effectively accepting the operation) that can be operated according to the progress of the game. To execute.

Below the various operation units on the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

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

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

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

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

A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case cannot come into contact with the control board unless, for example, some members are destroyed so that the traces can be easily discriminated if the control board or the like housed in the board case is tampered with. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

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

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

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

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

The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether or not to supply power to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the set value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change processing start switch 56 is a switch that includes a key cylinder for setting change processing and detects an operation for shifting to the setting change processing. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the amusement park can operate it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The slot machine 1 having the above configuration first has a specified number required to start one game by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like (in the present embodiment, "in the bonus state"). Other than that, "3" is set, and "in bonus state" is set to "2"). By setting the number of medals, the rotation can be started, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reel 11L ~ One game is started by rotating 11R to display the symbol in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, "3" is set as the specified number of gaming states other than the "bonus state", and "2" is set as the specified number of the "bonus state". The specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game to drive and control the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R, as shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display composed of 7-segment LEDs. On the main control board 63, the ratio of staying in the advantageous period to the total number of games, the ratio of the number of bonuses paid out to the total number of games paid out, and the ratio of the bonus winning to the end of the bonus The ratio of the number of games played, such as the number of medals, and the ratio of the total number of medals paid out by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period to the total number of medals paid out during the bonus state (for example, the designated combination). It is equipped with a display that displays (also called the object ratio). It should be noted that the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, etc. are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are provided separately. It may be displayed on a display (for example, payout display 46, etc.). In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, and the like on the display. Good.

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

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

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect content according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, an effect operation unit 81, a chance switch 81F, and the like shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes display processing for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes display processing based on a command for display control from the sub control board 73, and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the display control unit can also transmit a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R, various lamps, LEDs, and the like based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light effect corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To execute. The various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to the various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the controlled mode, depending on whether or not the eco mode is used.

The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. It can be displayed on the vessel 27. On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", "setting change history" can be displayed, "mobile phone interlocking service ON / OFF setting", "eco mode setting", and the like can be performed. The eco-mode is a mode in which the power consumed by the production execution by the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved more than in the normal state. When the eco mode is set, for example, control to lower the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, control to shorten the driving time or lighting time, and output from the speakers 31L and 31R than in the normal state. Control to lower the volume is performed.

The sub CPU 71 has no rotation of the reels 11L to 11R, and a specific effect generated according to the progress of the game (for example, continuous effect over a plurality of games, a chance button for prompting an operation to the chance switch 81F). When the effect) is not executed, the determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state so that the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

Further, on the player menu screen, a mobile interlocking service for confirming the role history such as the number of times a prize is generated and the probability of occurrence, and accumulating the player's game history according to the operation to the effect operation unit 81. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as mobile interlocking), the volume setting output from the speakers 31L and 31R, the brightness adjustment of the liquid crystal display 27, and the like can be performed. An example in which the eco-mode can be set in the administrator menu state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the eco-mode setting may be set in the player menu state.

The sub CPU 71 selects an item or target to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and responds to the selected item or target by operating the determination switch 81a. Execute the processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and by operating the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen in the player menu state in the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. By drawing the image of, the player menu screen may be displayed with priority. While the player menu screen is being displayed, the specific effect on the specific layer may be continuously executed, or the specific effect on the specific layer may be temporarily terminated.

Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed on a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect that does not involve a chance button effect that prompts an operation on the chance switch 81F, The player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, while the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F. You may not do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the switch for developing the chance button effect from being operated while the player menu screen is being displayed and unintentionally developing the effect.

Further, the sub CPU 71 prompts a specific effect (for example, continuous effect over a plurality of games, operation of the chance switch 81F) that occurs according to the progress of the game without rotating any of the reels 11L to 11R. It is determined in advance in a state where a predetermined time has elapsed without detecting any operation (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby state or a game waiting state) when the chance button effect) is not executed. Perform the demo production that has been done. There are multiple types of demo production. The sub CPU 71 executes a type of demo effect according to a symbol (display result) that is stopped when controlled during the game standby. Further, when an operation (for example, an operation for setting the number of bets) is detected during the execution of the demo effect, the effect at the time of return can be executed. The sub CPU 71 executes the return effect according to the time from the start of the demo effect to the detection of the operation. Both the demo effect and the return effect are effects performed by displaying a predetermined demo screen and a return screen on the liquid crystal display 27.

Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect for prompting an operation on the chance switch 81F when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes a predetermined effect by operating the chance switch 81F. Or control to develop. Further, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state (during the effect mode selection screen display) in which one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can be set. In, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches of the effect operation unit 81, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

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

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the input sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the replay flag set at the time of winning the replay combination, and the like. The process for setting is performed. In the bet number setting process, the bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) that effectively accepts the operation to the start switch 19 is set.

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

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

As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replaying role, and a small role are provided. The bonus role is a transition role that involves a transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is high. The replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a combination that sets the above-mentioned replay flag when a prize is won. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the specified number of games (this time games) to be started next (from now on) is set without using new medals (or credits) owned by the player. It is a role to automatically set the corresponding bet number as the bet number of the next game. A small role is a role that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

As the bonus combination, the combination names "RBB1" and "RBB2" (hereinafter collectively referred to as bonus combination or "RBB") are provided. The symbol combinations of "RBB1" and "RBB2" are defined as three combinations of "R7" and three combinations of "G7", respectively. When "RBB1" and "RBB2" are won, the bonus state is controlled. The bonus state ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (the number shown in the remarks column of FIG. 6).

As the re-game combination, the combination names "RPC", "RTT1" to "RTT9" are provided. As the symbol combination of "RPC", a combination of three "RP" is defined. For each of "RTT1" to "RTT9", a symbol combination as shown in FIG. 6 is defined. When the symbol combination of "RTT1" to "RTT9" stops at the winning line NL, the "T" symbol stops at the lower, middle and upper rows of the reels 11L to 11R, or the "BR" symbol at the lower row of the reel 11L. The "T" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper stage of the reel 11R, and at least a part of the "T" symbol is diagonally aligned in appearance. Further, "RTT1" to "RTT9" are also referred to as promotion replays because they serve as an opportunity to control the advantageous RT.

As the small role, the role names "BEL", "ATA1" to "ATA12", and "CH" are provided. As the symbol combination of "BEL", a combination of three "BE" is defined. For "ATA1" to "ATA12" and "CH", the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined respectively. In the gaming state (other than the "bonus state") where the specified number is set to "3", "BEL" will be awarded when the push order is correct, and 9 medals will be paid out, whereas the specified number will be paid out. In the "bonus state" where is set to "2", a prize is won regardless of the pressing order and 12 medals are paid out. "ATA1" to "ATA12" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and one medal is paid out. One medal will be paid out for "CH" when a prize is won.

In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups composed of predetermined combinations among the combinations shown in FIG. The winning combination group and combination composition in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

"Bonus 1" and "Bonus 2" are provided as the winning combination group including the bonus combination. "Bonus 1" and "Bonus 2" are winning combination groups each consisting of one bonus combination. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also the winning combination group that is elected at the same time as another combination (for example, CH).

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

As the winning combination group of the small role, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" and "one piece combination" are provided. In addition to "BEL", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are two or more kinds of roles of "ATA1" to "ATA12", and include roles that are different combinations from each other. It is a winning combination group composed of. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" are also collectively referred to as "push order bell". "One-card combination" is a winning combination group composed of "CH".

Of these plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group to be subject to the combination lottery is determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled game state, and the set value set.

The game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include the "RBB internal winning state" in which the "initial RT", "normal RT", "advantageous RT", and "RBB" are won, and the winning of the bonus combination. "Bonus state" etc. are provided. The "initial RT", "normal RT", and "advantageous RT" are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "bonus 1" and "bonus 2" are subject to the combination lottery in the general gaming state. Each winning combination group including the bonus combination has a determination value set so that the winning probability is 1/1000 when the set value is 1, for example. As the judgment value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, different judgment values are set according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the set value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/900. The "bonus 1" and "bonus 2" may have determination values set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-gaming combination, the "normal lip" is subject to the combination lottery in the general gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state", and the winning probability during the "advantageous RT" is 1 / 1.7. Therefore, the determination value is set so that the winning probability in the "normal RT" and the "initial RT" is 1/8, and the winning probability in the "RBB internal winning state" is 1/3. In addition, the "promotion lip" is subject to the winning combination lottery only in the "normal RT", and the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/20. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the replaying combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

Judgment values are stored so that the probability of winning either the normal lip or the promotion lip has a relationship of "normal RT" ≤ "initial RT" <"RBB internal winning state" <"advantageous RT". Therefore, among the general gaming states, the "advantageous RT" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the re-game combination is improved as compared with other gaming states.

Among the winning combination groups including small roles, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to the combination lottery in the general game state, "RBB internal winning state", and "bonus state". The probability of winning any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is 1/5 during a general game state, and each of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won. Judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probabilities are the same. In the "bonus state", the judgment value is set so that all of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are won with a probability of 1/1, and "left correct answer bell 4" is set for each game. Win all of "1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" and win "BEL". It can be said that the "bonus state" is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the "BEL" is improved as compared with the general game state and the like.

The "one-card combination" is subject to the combination lottery in the general game state and the "RBB internal winning state". The probability of winning the "single card combination" during a general game state is determined by a common judgment value regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning is 1/50 regardless of which set value is set. Has been done. The winning combination group is not limited to the types shown in FIG. Further, the winning combination group in which the setting difference is provided and the winning combination group in which the setting difference is not provided are not limited to the winning combination group described with reference to FIG. 7.

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

When it is determined in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning combination lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "determination value of the winning combination group / 65536". It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the combination lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is judged that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value even though the judgment processing is performed for all the winning combination groups that are the targets of the combination lottery, no winning combination group has been elected. Is determined to be. The probability of "out of place" in this embodiment is set to be about 19% during advantageous RT, but is not limited to this, and is, for example, an extremely low probability (5%, etc.). It may be defined.

In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that no winning combination group has been won and it is "missing", the combination lottery is terminated. , S300 shifts to advantageous period related processing.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when "Bonus 1" or "Bonus 2" is won, a winning type command that can identify that one of the "RBB" is won is output, and when "Normal Lip" or "Promotion Lip" is won, anytime A winning type command that can identify that the player has won the re-game role is output, and when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won, the push order bell is won. Outputs a winning type command that can identify that. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period-related processing of S300, the processing related to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to control the advantageous period by satisfying the predetermined advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. The advantageous period includes the advantageous general, the chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The general advantage is the period during which the CZ transition lottery for whether or not to transition to CZ can be executed. The CZ is a period during which the AT transition lottery for whether or not to shift the AT game to an executable AT can be executed. The general advantage is the period during which the transition lottery (CZ transition lottery, AT transition lottery) for whether or not to shift to an AT in which the CZ or AT game can be executed can be executed. CZ is a period during which an AT transition lottery for whether or not to transition to AT can be executed. In the AT transition lottery, the rate at which the transition to AT is determined is higher in the CZ than in the advantageous general.

Among the advantageous periods, the advantageous general and CZ are periods in which the payout rate does not exceed 1 during the period (for example, also referred to as a non-ball-out period during the advantageous period), whereas in the AT, the AT game is performed. As a result, it can be said that it is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a ball-out period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, the advantage is generally controlled first. Further, in the general advantage, the CZ can be controlled by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions are satisfied. Further, in the advantageous general and CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed by satisfying the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period that can be controlled by the AT. Further, it can be said that the AT during the advantageous period is in an advantageous state for the player.

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition includes a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by winning any of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period are also established by winning the winning combination group with a setting difference in the winning probability, and also by winning the winning combination group with no setting difference in the winning probability. To do. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly defined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. "The winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of controlled state" means that the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined in any of the states described later with reference to FIG. It means what is.

Further, each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition includes, for example, a condition established by winning the "one-card combination" and a condition established by winning the "bonus 1" or "bonus 2". Therefore, for example, when the "one-card combination", "bonus 1", or "bonus 2" is won, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even in the normal period, by winning the "1 card combination", "bonus 1" or "bonus 2", by winning in the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery, the AT will be in the advantageous period. It can also occur if it is controlled. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be exactly the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. ..

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are the first condition that is established when the advantageous period counter = 1500 indicating that the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the maximum number of games: 1500) has been reached, and the number of bets in the advantageous period. The lowest cumulative number, which is the total number of differences based on the number of medals and the number of medals awarded, is set to 0 as the base point, and the current cumulative number from that base point reaches the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit cumulative number: 2400). The second condition that is satisfied by the above is included. The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter that is updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Regarding the first condition, the maximum number of games 1500, and the second condition, the maximum cumulative number 2400, the numerical values are not always reached, and the advantageous period is a numerical value that does not exceed these conditions. It may be terminated, for example, it may be terminated at around 1450 under the first condition, or at around 2300 under the second condition.

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are that the number of AT games and the number of AT navigations have ended, and that the game is digested a predetermined number of times without being transferred to CZ or AT during the general advantage after the end of AT. It also includes a third condition that is satisfied by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the AT during the CZ after the AT is completed. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (general advantage, either CZ or AT) are collectively referred to as "conditions for ending the advantageous period (condition for ending the advantageous period)". The condition for ending the advantageous period is not limited to the one illustrated in the present embodiment as long as it includes at least the first condition and the second condition, and may be a condition that can be satisfied by another specific event. Good.

In the advantageous period-related processing, during the advantageous period, the advantageous period may end with the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition (for example, winning a predetermined winning combination group), and the end of this game. It is determined whether or not the situation (for example, the maximum number of games (1500) or the maximum cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period has been reached by this game), and if the situation can be satisfied, the condition may be satisfied. Perform a production that incites something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments are blinked.

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the situation where the advantageous period can end with the end of the game this time during the advantageous period, the main CPU 61 A condition-related command that can specify a condition that may be satisfied is output to the sub-control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for terminating the advantageous period is satisfied. As described above, the advantageous period-related processing executes the processing according to whether or not the conditions related to the advantageous period can be satisfied. The process for actually shifting to the advantageous period and the process for determining whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied and ending the advantageous period are performed by the advantageous period setting process of S700 described later. Will be

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

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and the measurement is started after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

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

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

Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols located on the winning line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch are arranged within a predetermined retractable range. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn into the winning line NL to stop the reel. The pull-in range is the range up to 4 symbols, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged from the symbols on the winning line NL to the 4 symbols can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

If any of the winning roles is won in the role lottery, when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn onto the winning line. Stop it. On the other hand, if no winning combination is won, a symbol that is a combination of out-of-order symbols that does not win any winning combination is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL within the pullable range, the symbols are pulled into the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, "when any of the winning roles is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbols constituting the winning winning combination can be drawn into the winning line within the drawable range. It is a thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning role group", the "winning role" corresponds to any of the roles constituting the winning "winning role group" in detail. It becomes a thing.

In the reel stop process, the symbols within the retractable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but the symbols outside the retractable range cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of reels 11L to 11R, for a combination in which the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, even if the combination is won in the combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line In some cases, the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn onto the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the "bonus combination" have parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol "R7" constituting "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Further, with respect to the symbols constituting "RBB2", there are some parts of at least one reel that do not exist within the retractable range. For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting the bonus combination into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the "bonus combination" will be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, the reel control is performed to draw in the winning bonus combination within the drawable range, but no combination is won. Occurs. In the reel stop process, if the bonus combination cannot be won while the bonus combination is won, it will not be stopped when the bonus combination is not won, and only when the bonus combination is won. A specific symbol can be stopped on the variable display unit 13. A specific pattern is also called a so-called reach eye. Regarding "RBB1" and "RBB2", if the winning game cannot be won, the process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is performed until the bonus combination is won under the control of the RBB internal winning state. Will be.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols "RP" constituting the "RPC" included in the "normal lip" are arranged within the retractable range in all the reels 11L to 11R. In addition, the symbols that make up each of "RTT1" to "RTT9" included in the "promotion lip" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "promotion lip" is won, "RTT1" ~ Win all of "RTT9". As a result, when the "promotion lip" is won, any one of "RTT1" to "RTT9" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) constituting the “CH” included in the “single combination” of the small combinations have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. To do. For this reason, even if the "single card combination" is won, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting "CH" into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the "single card combination" will be missed. ..

Further, in the reel stop processing, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, depending on the type of winning winning combination (result of the winning combination lottery), the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the pressing order (operation mode). , The target to be drawn in with priority is predetermined.

Here, the reel stop processing when any one of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won will be described. When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. Further, the second stop means to stop when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop means that the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means to stop. The operations on the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

For example, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the left first stop (the left reel 11L is the first stop), "BEL" has priority over other roles. It is stipulated to pull in. Since the symbols "BE" constituting the "BEL" are arranged within the retractable range, the "BEL" is not missed. Therefore, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that the "BEL" is always won when the left first stop is made.

On the other hand, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won and the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is the first stop), the "BEL" is won at the same time. It is stipulated that "ATA1" or "ATA4" should be preferentially drawn in. None of the symbols "R7", "T1", and "T2" constituting "ATA1" and "ATA4" are arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There is a place. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw the symbols that make up "ATA1" and "ATA4" into the winning line, and even if the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, any role will be won. Sometimes it is not possible.

Also, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can always be won when the left first stop is made, but from "BEL" when the middle or right first stop is made. Is a stop switch because the other winning combinations are preferentially drawn in, and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol arrangement in which the symbols constituting the other winning combination cannot be drawn in. Depending on the operation timing of, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations. Similarly, even when "Middle Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can always be won when the first middle stop is stopped. However, when the first stop is made on the left or right, the other winning combinations are preferentially drawn in over the "BEL", and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R draws in the symbols constituting the other winning combination. Since there are some parts that cannot be played, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Also, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BEL" can always be won when the right first stop is made, but when the left or middle first stop is made, from "BEL". Is a stop switch because the other winning combinations are preferentially drawn in, and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol arrangement in which the symbols constituting the other winning combination cannot be drawn in. Depending on the operation timing of, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations. When all of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won (for example, during "bonus state"), regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, " Reel control is performed so as to win a prize in "BEL".

The push order for winning "BEL" when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When any of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won during the AT described above, information that can identify the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, none of the winning roles of "ATA1" to "ATA12" cannot be operated by the correct answer procedure. When the stop operation is performed at the timing when the prize cannot be won, it is specified that the game will not stop on the winning line if the "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are not won among the "missing" symbol combinations. Reel control is performed to draw the "missing" symbol combination of the above onto the winning line. A particular "missing" symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to "normal RT" when stopped on the winning line NL at "initial RT" or "advantageous RT". For this reason, a particular "missing" symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition roll (see FIG. 7).

In addition, in the reel stop processing when the winning of the bonus role is carried over (in the RBB internal winning state) and the re-game role or the small role is won, the re-game role or the small role is drawn in with priority over the bonus role. It is stipulated as.

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

(Die judgment processing)
In the result determination process of S500, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small winning combination wins, the medals shown in the payout column of FIG. 6 are paid out, or a payout process for adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals (including 0) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side as well. In addition, when the re-game combination wins a prize, a process for setting the re-game flag is executed. In the roll determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination (symbol type, symbol number, etc.) on the winning line NL, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning combination, etc. is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, the symbols on the winning line NL and the symbols stopped other than the winning line NL (for example, the symbols displayed on the variable display unit 13 and visible to the player). ) Etc. can be performed. Further, in the roll determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, and the like are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the result determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag that can specify the game state from the next time onward is set based on the result of the winning combination lottery or the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the gaming state.

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

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

Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 8A. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when the AT is not controlled during the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

When the slot machine 1 is initialized due to a setting change or the like, the slot machine 1 is set to the initial RT as a game state and the game is started. In the initial RT, while the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. For this reason, the push order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition roll is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

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

Further, even if the "RBB" is won during normal RT or the like, the prize cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if it is not possible to win a prize in the game in which the "RBB" is won, it is controlled to the "RBB internal winning state".

If you win the "RBB", it will be controlled to the "bonus state". During RBB, as a result of winning all of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" with high probability, "BEL" can be won regardless of the operation mode, so medals can be obtained efficiently. it can. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the "initial RT" is controlled.

On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, when the "push order bell" is won during the "normal RT" and "advantageous RT", the advantageous operation mode for winning the "BEL" is for notification. Notified by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "BEL" can be reliably won. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition roll, it is possible to prevent the player from falling from the "advantageous RT" to the "normal RT", and it is advantageous to keep the ratio of winning and winning the "replaying role" increased. You can play the game in the state. The CZ in the advantageous period ends by notifying the advantageous operation mode when the "push order bell" is won after the game has been played a predetermined number of times.

Further, after the winning RBB is completed during AT, the number of AT games is carried over, so that AT is performed again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled to "advantageous RT". The period controlled by "initial RT" and "normal RT" until controlled by "advantageous RT" after the RBB won during AT ends is in the preparatory stage until controlled by "advantageous RT". Therefore, it is also called the preparation period. In addition, when the "push order bell" is won during the "initial RT" controlled after the RBB won during AT is completed, the "bell" is won so that it can be transferred to the "normal RT". The advantageous operation mode for causing the motion is not notified.

(Advantageous period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous period is controlled based on the fact that the advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period. In the advantageous period setting process, a process for controlling the transition of the state during the advantageous period is executed. Here, the outline of the state transition during the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG. 8 (b).

In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. The advantageous period transition condition is established, for example, by winning one of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination and the small combination in the internal lottery. For this reason, most of the games are played during an advantageous period. During the advantageous period, the lowest value, which is the lowest accumulated number of differences based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded since the start of the advantageous period, is set as 0 as the base point, and the current cumulative total from the base point is set. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games are counted.

When controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period, it is generally controlled advantageously as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Advantage In general, even if the probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery (the degree of advantage for the player) is different, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes such as low accuracy, normal, and high accuracy. Often, for example, when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period, it may be controlled to a mode having a high probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery among a plurality of types of modes. By doing so, the player's expectation can be maintained when the normal period immediately after the end of the AT is controlled to the advantageous period. Further, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery (for example, the rate of winning the AT) in the general advantage may be different depending on the type of mode such as low accuracy, normal, and high accuracy. In addition, one or both of the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery may be set to be constant.

Further, when the control is performed from the normal period to the advantageous period, the number of ceiling games required to control the AT is set. AT is different from RBB and the like that can be controlled by winning a bonus in a combination lottery in that it is in a state of being controlled by reaching the number of ceiling games and winning an AT. The number of ceiling games is the number of times the AT is forcibly controlled. The number of games digested after the start of the advantageous period reaches the number of ceiling games, and the AT is controlled. The number of ceiling games may be uniformly set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times), or a plurality of games (for example, 250 times) when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period. , 500 times, 999 times) may be determined by lottery.

Advantages When winning in the CZ transition lottery during general, the game is controlled by CZ for a predetermined period (for example, a period for digesting a predetermined number of games (20 times, etc.)). During CZ, one of a plurality of types of chance modes including low probability mode, normal chance mode, and high probability chance mode, in which the probability of winning AT in the AT transition lottery (degree of advantage for the player) is different. Be controlled. The probability of winning an AT (the degree of advantage for a player) is determined so that the high probability chance mode has the highest probability, followed by the normal chance mode and the low probability chance mode. In the CZ transition lottery, when the CZ is won, which of the plurality of types of chance modes is controlled is determined. When a predetermined period elapses (digested a predetermined number of games (20 times, etc.)) without winning the AT transition in CZ, the control is generally advantageous again. When the CZ is controlled for the first time after being controlled in the advantageous period, the rate is higher than that in the case of the CZ controlled after the second time during the advantageous period, and the AT in the AT transition lottery among the multiple types of chance modes It is controlled to a high probability mode with a high probability of winning. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player when the normal period immediately after the end of the AT is controlled to the advantageous period and the CZ is controlled.

During CZ, based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process, a promotion lottery for whether or not to promote to a chance mode having a higher degree of advantage for the player (higher winning probability) than the currently controlled chance mode Is performed, and by winning in the promotion lottery, control is performed to promote the type of chance mode to a mode having a high degree of advantage for the player. Further, during CZ, on the sub CPU 71 side, as described in FIGS. 9 to 15, an effect screen corresponding to the type of controlled chance mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

When the player wins the AT transition lottery in the general advantage or CZ, or when the number of ceiling games is reached, the AT is controlled. When starting the AT, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

During the AT, a navigation effect is executed to notify the advantageous operation mode when the navigation target combination is won. Further, during AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to AT (additional lottery), and after the end condition of one AT is satisfied (for example, the number of AT games is exhausted), the AT is controlled again. Various ATs that are drawn by lottery as to whether or not to do (AT stock lottery), which is advantageous when there is no AT stock after the condition for ending one AT is satisfied, and whether to control the general or CZ (state lottery after the end of AT). A middle lottery will be held. The lottery during various ATs is performed, for example, by winning a predetermined winning combination group (for example, one-card combination, bonus 1, bonus 2, etc.) in the internal lottery. Further, in the AT stock lottery, by winning, the number of controllable times (AT stock number of times) is added to AT by 1. The number of AT stocks can be repeatedly controlled by the AT after the end of the AT, and is subtracted by 1 each time it is controlled. The degree of advantage of various AT lottery during AT (winning probability, etc.) may be uniformly defined, and a plurality of modes (low probability mode, normal probability mode, high probability mode, etc.) may be set. ), The degree of advantage may be set according to the controlled mode.

When the number of AT games is added in the additional lottery among the lottery during various ATs, it is added to the number of remaining AT games of the AT. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the AT is controlled again. Advantages When controlling from general or CZ to AT, when controlling the number of AT stocks to AT again, or when adding the number of AT games or the number of AT stocks, depending on the operation of the stop switches 21L to 21R. The AT-related symbol combination (for example, "R7-G7-G7" or the like) may be stopped. Further, when the end condition of the AT under control is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is not 1 or more, it is controlled to either advantageous general or CZ according to the result of the state lottery after the end of AT. After being controlled by the AT at least once during the advantageous period, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined game) without winning in the advantageous general and AT transition lottery during the CZ controlled after the end of the AT. When the number is digested), it is controlled during the normal period. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games that were updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In the advantageous period, the first condition is satisfied when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches the maximum number of games of 1500, or the difference number based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded during the advantageous period is accumulated. The lowest value at which the cumulative number is the lowest is set as 0 as the base point, and the process ends when the second condition is satisfied when the current cumulative number upper limit cumulative number of 2400 from the base point is reached. When the number of remaining games or the cumulative number of games remaining until the first condition and the second condition are satisfied becomes less than a predetermined value, the ending is controlled. Specifically, during AT, the ending is controlled when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches 1200 or when the difference number during the advantageous period reaches 2000. It is stipulated that the navigation effect is executed even during the ending. The ending continues until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied and the advantageous period end condition is satisfied, the ending is controlled to the normal period. At this time as well, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in is determined by the normal period, the advantageous general of the advantageous period, CZ, and AT ( It outputs a status command that can identify which of the remaining AT game counters (including the value of the remaining AT game counter), various information updated during the advantageous period (satisfaction of conditions for performing various AT lottery), and the like. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute the effect according to the state from the next time onward. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process shifts to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when it is determined that an error has occurred, outputs an error command capable of identifying the type of the error.

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

(Direction about the winning group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery is received, the effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The effect control process displays an image of a "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the receipt of the winning type command, for example, based on the winning type command capable of specifying the "pushing order bell". Execute the effect to be displayed. As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group, and can improve the interest of the game.

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

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

In the effect control process, the suggestion effect can be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Predetermined conditions are advantageous for the player, for example, that the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied, the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, various AT lottery conditions are satisfied, and a bonus or a single winning combination is won. It is established when there is a possibility that various benefits will be given. Benefits include, for example, winning a bonus in an internal lottery, winning in a CZ transition lottery, winning in an AT transition lottery, winning in an additional lottery for the number of AT games, winning in an AT stock lottery, etc. It corresponds to the one in which the degree of advantage for the player is improved or the one in which the benefit that is advantageous to the player is given.

The suggestion effect is an effect that can notify whether or not the privilege is given as an end. The suggestion effect is, for example, a character effect in which a character appears on a liquid crystal display 27 or the like to display a predetermined message, and a plurality of types of patterns are provided so that the types of the character and the message are different. Further, in the suggestion effect, a predetermined effect (such as an effect having a story) is performed over a plurality of times (for example, 3 to 4 times), and then the ending of the effect is notified. It includes a continuous effect of notifying whether or not a privilege is given, and a chance button effect of prompting an operation on the chance switch 81F and notifying the end according to the operation. The ending of the continuous production is the final conclusion in the flow of the predetermined production, and in the case of the production having a story, it means the final result in the story development. In the continuous production, the content of the production to be executed according to the progress of the game is predetermined. The degree of progress of the game is, for example, how many games have been played since the start of continuous production, how many bet switches have been operated or medals have been inserted, how many games have started and stopped switches have been operated, and so on. Specified by. During the continuous production, the production is switched to a predetermined production according to the progress of the game.

(About obi production)
Next, the band effect executed based on the progress of the game will be described. On the sub CPU 71 side, an effect screen (for example, a background image) according to which of the advantageous general, CZ, and AT is controlled is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the sub CPU 71 performs band display in which the character image is scrolled at predetermined intervals in the band-shaped band area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 on the effect screen during CZ. 9 to 15 are diagrams for explaining an example of band display in CZ. The band display in CZ is, for example, the first band display executed when controlled in the low probability chance mode or the normal chance mode, and the second band displayed when controlled in the high probability chance mode. Including display.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the first band display. In the first band display, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the character image 1 "chance zone" is scrolled to the left in the band area 27a below the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. It is a display. In the band display in the present embodiment, an example in which a band image is displayed corresponding to the band area and then a character image is superimposed on the band image and scrolled will be described, but the band image is not displayed (band). A character image may be superimposed on the background image in the band area and scrolled (without displaying the outer edge of the area).

The relationship between the band area 27a for displaying the first band and the character image 1 to be scrolled in the first band display is defined as shown in FIG. 9 (c). The length of the character image 1 (total length from the start point to the end point) is a1, and the length of the interval from the end point of the character image 1 to the start point of the character image 1 called "chance zone" is a2. (The length from the start point of the character image 1 to the start point of the next character image 1) is defined as A, and the length in the longitudinal direction of the band area 27a (the horizontal side of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27). When X is defined as X, the total length A of one character image and the interval in the first band display is less than half of the length X in the longitudinal direction of the band region 27a (X / 2 ≧ A (=). It becomes a1 + a2)). Therefore, in the first band display, as shown in FIG. 9B, the "chance" in the first character image 1 is not displayed, and the "chance" in the third character image 1 is not displayed. Even when the "zone" is not displayed, the (total length) from the start point to the end point of the character image 1 is displayed as in the second character image 1. Further, even when the second character image 1 in FIG. 9 (b) is scrolled to the left to a scroll position where the character image of "chi" is not displayed, 3 in FIG. 9 (b). The second character image 1 is scrolled to the left, and the start point to the end point (total length) of the character image 1 is displayed. As described above, in the first band display, the character image scrolled in the band area 27a includes the character image 1 in which the start point to the end point (total length) is displayed regardless of the scroll position of the character image. It will be. Therefore, the first band display is displayed in one band region 27a as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b).

On the other hand, in the second band display, the character image 2 "special grade chance zone" shown in FIG. 9D is scrolled. However, the length B (total length from the start point to the end point) of the character image 2 "special grade chance zone" is equal to or less than the length X in the longitudinal direction of the band region 27a as shown in FIG. 9D. , Longer than half the length X of the band region 27a in the longitudinal direction (X / 2 <B ≦ X). Therefore, when the character image 2 is scrolled in one band area, the scrolled character image does not include the character image 2 in which the total length from the start point to the end point is displayed depending on the scroll position. I will get it. In view of this point, the second band display in the present embodiment is different from the first band display in that the character image is scrolled in the two band areas and is scrolled in each of the two band areas. The scroll mode of the character image in one band region and the scroll mode of the character image in the other band region are scrolled differently so as to complement each other.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the second band display. As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the second band display is "special grade" not only in the band area 27a below the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 but also in the band area 27b above. It is a display for scrolling the character image 2 such as "chance zone". The band region 27b is a region having the same length in the longitudinal direction as the band region 27a and parallel to the band region 27a.

Further, in the band area 27a in the second band display, the character image 2 of the character image 2 "special grade chance zone" is scrolled to the left with the "su" at the beginning of the character as the head. On the other hand, in the band area 27b in the second band display, the character image 2 of the character image 2 "special grade chance zone" is scrolled to the right with the "n" at the end of the character at the beginning. Further, the speed at which the character image 2 is scrolled is the same in the band area 27a and the band area 27b. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, even when a part of the character image 2 in the band area 27a is not displayed at the scroll position, the band area of the part of the character image 2 that is not displayed is still displayed. It can be displayed at 27b. Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, even when a part of the character image 2 in the band area 27b is not displayed at the scroll position, the band area 27a is used for a part of the character image 2 that is no longer displayed. Can be displayed at. In this way, it is possible to scroll so that the character images to be scrolled in each of the two band regions complement each other.

Further, in the second band display, the positions where the scroll positions of the character images 2 in each of the band area 27a and the band area 27b are vertically aligned (same in the longitudinal direction) during scrolling are as shown in FIG. 10 (d). Scroll so that the position is not the center position in the longitudinal direction but the predetermined position on the end side of the center position. The predetermined position is, for example, the relationship between the length m from the start point position of the character image 2 to the center position in the longitudinal direction and the length n from the center position in the longitudinal direction to the end point position of the character image 2 in FIG. As shown in (d), it means a position where m> n. In other words, when the scroll positions of the character image 2 in each of the band area 27a and the band area 27b are vertically aligned (same in the longitudinal direction) during scrolling, the center position of the character image 2 is the band area 27a and the band. Region 27b Refers to a predetermined position shifted to the end side from the central position in the longitudinal direction of each region. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, even when the scroll position is such that a part of the character image 2 in the band area 27a (one side) is not displayed, the start point of the character image 2 in the band area 27b (the other side) is reached. It is possible to have a period during which the image from to the end point can be displayed. The second band display is started from the state shown in FIG. 10D, and scrolling in the direction corresponding to the band area is started. As a result, at the start of the band display, which attracts the attention of the player, the character images can be displayed so as to be the same (in the same state) at the predetermined positions of the two band areas, so that the band display can be displayed. It becomes easier for the player to grasp the character image from the start point. Further, even if the character image at the start of the band display is overlooked, the state in which the entire length of the character image is displayed in any of the band areas can be secured for a certain period of time, so that the player can calmly check the character image. ..

The first band display is started by being controlled by the CZ, and ends when the third stop operation is detected in the specific game that ends the CZ. The specific game means, for example, a game in which CZ ends based on the number of games, a game in which AT winning notification is given, and the like. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the third stop operation is detected in the specific game during the first band display, the first band display is terminated, and the AT winning notification is given. As shown in FIG. 11A, the rotations of the reels 11L to 11R are started to start the specific game, and as shown in FIG. 11B, the rotations of the reels 11L and 11M are stopped, and then FIG. As shown in c), the first band display is terminated and the AT winning notification (message display such as "AT confirmed !!") is given when the third stop operation is performed (ON detection). The trigger for ending the first band display is not limited to the one that is established when the third stop operation is detected to be ON, but is the one that is established when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by the third stop operation. Alternatively, it may be established by detecting OFF for the third stop operation.

On the other hand, while the second band is displayed, the chance button effect can be executed, and the result of the AT lottery is notified by detecting the operation to the chance switch 81F during the chance button effect, and when the AT is won, AT winning notification is performed. The second band display is started by being controlled by the CZ, and either the third stop operation is detected (ON detection) in the specific game that ends the CZ, or the operation to the chance switch 81F is detected during the chance button production (ON detection). It ends with the trigger of ON detection). The trigger for ending the second band display by the third stop operation is not limited to the one established when the third stop operation is detected to be ON, but the corresponding reel rotation is stopped by the third stop operation. It may be established, or it may be established when OFF is detected for the third stop operation.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the third stop operation is detected in the specific game during the second band display to end the second band display and the AT winning notification is given. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started to start the specific game, and as shown in FIG. 12 (b), after the rotation of the reels 11L and 11M is stopped, FIG. As shown in c), the second band display is terminated and the AT winning notification (message display such as "AT confirmed !!") is given when the third stop operation is performed.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the chance button effect is executed in the game during the second band display, the second band display is terminated by operating the chance switch 81F, and the AT winning notification is given. is there. As shown in FIG. 13A, the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started to start the game, and after the rotation of the reels 11L and 11M is stopped as shown in FIG. 13B, FIG. 13C ), The chance button effect (the button image corresponding to the chance switch 81F is displayed with a message such as "press !!") is executed when the third stop operation is performed, and FIG. 13 (d) shows. As shown in the above, the second band display is terminated and the AT winning notification (message display such as "AT confirmed !!") is sent when the chance switch 81F is operated. The chance button effect may be, for example, executed after the game in which the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied in the combination lottery is completed, or the AT transition lottery condition in the combination lottery in which the start switch 19 is operated. May be executed when one game is started.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example when a predetermined interruption condition is satisfied during the display of the first band. The suspension condition will be described, for example, an example of being established by performing a promotion lottery during CZ, but is not limited to this. In FIG. 14, the start switch 19 is operated as shown in FIG. 14B while the first band is being displayed as shown in FIG. 14A and the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. By doing so, the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started, and the promotion lottery is performed based on the result of the role lottery, and the promotion lottery effect (message display such as "promotion chance!") Is executed. There is. Further, since the suspension condition is satisfied by the promotion lottery, the first band display is interrupted as shown in FIG. 14B. In the game in which the promotion lottery effect is started, the restart condition is satisfied by performing the third stop operation, the result of the promotion lottery (for example, a message such as "sorry") is displayed, and the first band display is restarted. To. In this way, during the first band display, when displaying the image of the promotion lottery effect related to the degree of advantage of the game result based on the progress of the game, the interruption condition is satisfied and the promotion is prioritized over the first band display. Display the image of the lottery effect. On the other hand, during the second band display, even when another image is displayed based on the progress of the game, the second band display is displayed with priority over the other image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the second band display from being lowered.

Although not shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the background corresponding to the character information (or the controlled chance mode) scrolled in the band display even when the band display is performed on the liquid crystal display 27. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the type of band display and the type of background image. 15 (a) and 15 (b) are diagrams for explaining an example of a background image displayed during the first band display. In the first band display, since the scrolled character image 1 includes the character image 1 in which the start point to the end point are displayed as described above, it is easy to grasp the character image 1 even if the background image changes. Therefore, during the first band display, the background image 1 in which the character moves forward as shown in FIG. 15A and the background image 2 in which the characters confront each other as shown in FIG. 15B. Among a plurality of types of background images including the above, the background image is switched to and displayed based on the progress of the game.

On the other hand, in the second band display in which the character information is scrolled from the two band displays so as to complement each other, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), one kind of background image in which the characters pray with their hands together is displayed. However, it cannot be switched to another type of background image. It should be noted that the background image in the second band display may be of one type, and the mode of the one type of background image (for example, the color around the character according to the degree of expectation for winning the AT) is changed. You may.

<Example of effects produced by slot machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 according to the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, during the display of the first band, the character image 1 in which the entire length from the start point to the end point is displayed in the scrolled character image 1 regardless of the scroll position. (The second character image in FIG. 9A) is included and displayed in one band region 27a. Therefore, regardless of the scroll position, the player can grasp the total length of at least one character image 1, and the space efficiency of the limited display area is improved to hinder other images (background image, etc.). Can be reduced. On the other hand, during the second band display in which the character image 2 longer than half of the longitudinal direction of the band region is scrolled, the two band regions 27a and 27b are scrolled in different directions (scrolling mode) as shown in FIG. .. Therefore, when there is a portion from the character image 2 displayed in one band area where the total length of the character image cannot be grasped, the total length is complemented by the character image 2 displayed in the other band area. The player can grasp the character image 2 which is longer than half in the longitudinal direction of the band region.

Further, in the second band display, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, one of the band regions 27a and 27b having the same length in the longitudinal direction and parallel to each other is used. By scrolling the character image 2 to the left in the band region 27a and scrolling the character image 2 to the right in the other band region 27b, the timing and the missing portion of the character image 2 are different in both band regions. Can be made. Therefore, even if the character image 2 in one band area is scrolled to a position where a part of the character image 2 cannot be grasped, a part of the character image 2 which cannot be grasped can be displayed in the other band area. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, the display positions of the character image 2 in one band region and the character image 2 in the other band region in the longitudinal direction are in each of one band region and the other band region. It is scrolled so that it is the same at a predetermined position on the end side of the central position rather than the central position in the longitudinal direction. As a result, after the character image 2 in one band area is scrolled to a position where a part thereof cannot be grasped, it is possible to secure a state in which the entire length of the character image 2 is displayed in the other band area for a certain period of time. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the total length of the character image 2 from the character image in one band area and the character image in the other band area.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, both the first band display and the second band display may be terminated by the third stop operation as a predetermined operation, and the second band display is a specific operation. It is also possible to cause a case of termination by operating the chance switch 81F of. For this reason, it is possible to create an unexpected feeling at the end of the band display, and it is possible to give a feeling of tension and expectation at the time of the third stop operation or the chance switch 81F operation, and as a result, the player gets bored. It can be prevented from being stored.

Further, in the second band display in which the character image 2 may be grasped by complementing each other, one kind of background image is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (c). Therefore, the line of sight of the player can be drawn to the second band display, and as a result, the player can easily recall the character image 2 at first glance. On the other hand, during the first band display, one of a plurality of types of background images defined as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b) is displayed while grasping the character image 1. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, during the display of the first band, when the image of the promotion lottery effect related to the degree of advantage of the game result is displayed based on the progress of the game, the interruption condition is satisfied and the first band is displayed. The image of the promotion lottery effect is displayed with priority over. As a result, it is possible to grasp the character image 1 before and after displaying the image of the promotion lottery effect, and to grasp the image of the promotion lottery effect related to the degree of advantage of the game result. Further, the interruption condition can be satisfied by operating the start switch 19 different from the third stop operation that triggers the end of the first band display. This can create unexpectedness. On the other hand, during the second band display in which the character image 2 may be grasped by complementing each other, other images are not displayed with priority over the second band display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the portion of the character image 2 that cannot be grasped from being increased by another image.

<Modification example>
It should be considered that the above embodiments are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. The changes to the embodiment are illustrated below.

As the band area for band display in the above embodiment, the band area 27a along the lower side of the display area and the band area 27b along the upper side of the display area are exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display area It may be a band area along the left side or the right side of the above, or may be a band area diagonally crossing the display area. Further, as the band region, the longitudinal end of the band region is illustrated to be in contact with the side of the display area, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the longitudinal end of the band region is not in contact with the side of the display region (reaches). Without), the edge of the band region may be formed within the display region. In this case, the length X in the longitudinal direction of the band display is not the length from end to end of the display area, but the length from end to end of the band area, which is shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (described later). The band may be displayed so as to have the relationship shown in FIG. 16).

Further, in the band display, decorative members (fixing members, movable members, etc.) are provided around the display area (outer circumference), and even in a game machine in which a part of the display area becomes invisible due to the decorative members. Applicable. In the case of performing band display in such a game machine, when the longitudinal direction of the band display intersects with a region that cannot be seen by the decorative member, the length X of the band display in the longitudinal direction is set to. Not the length from end to end of the display area, but the length from end to end of the display area minus the length that cannot be seen by the decorative member, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (described later). The band may be displayed so as to have the relationship shown in FIG. 16). In the case where the band display is performed in a game machine in which a part of the display area is invisible due to the decorative member, and the longitudinal direction of the band display intersects the area invisible by the decorative member. Even so, for example, when the number of characters that cannot be seen by the decorative member in the scrolled character image is less than a predetermined number (for example, 2) and the degree of invisibleness is small, the longitudinal direction of the band display The band may be displayed so as to have the relationship shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (FIG. 16 described later) with the length X of the above as the length from one end to the other of the display area. As a result, for example, when making a series of game machines, and when changing only the design of the housing without changing the production of the band display etc., it is necessary to recreate the band display from scratch. It is possible to improve efficiency at the development stage.

Further, an example in which the number of characters of the character information to be scrolled in the second band display is larger than the number of characters of the character information to be scrolled in the first band display has been described. However, the character information to be scrolled in the second band display is less than or equal to the length in the longitudinal direction of the band area to be scrolled, but is longer than half of the length in the longitudinal direction of the band area. , Not limited to the character information shown in the above embodiment, and is not limited to the number of characters of the character information to be scrolled in the first band display, and the number of characters is the same as the character information to be scrolled in the first band display. It may be present or few.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the second band display. FIG. 16A shows an example in which the character information 3 such as “super chance!” Is scrolled in each of the band regions 27c and 27d as the second band display. The character information 3 has a smaller number of characters than the character information 1, but the length of the scrolling band region 27c in the longitudinal direction is shorter than that of the band region 27a. As a result, the length (total length from the start point to the end point) of the character image 3 "super chance!" Is equal to or less than the length in the longitudinal direction of the band region 27c, but is half the length in the longitudinal direction of the band region 27c. It will be a longer relationship than. Therefore, the character information 3 such as "super chance!", Which has a smaller number of characters than the character information 1, is scrolled not only in the band area 27c but also in the band area 27d.

The band region 27d is a region having the same length in the longitudinal direction as the band region 27c and parallel to the band region 27c. Further, in the band area 27c in the second band display in the modified example, the character image 3 is scrolled in the downward-sloping direction with the "!" At the end of the character as the beginning of the character image 3 "super chance!". On the other hand, in the band area 27d in the second band display in the modified example, the character image 3 of the character image 3 "super chance!" Is scrolled in the upward-left direction with the character image "super" at the beginning. Further, the speed at which the character image 3 is scrolled is the same in the band area 27c and the band area 27d. Even in the second band display in such a modification, for example, even if a part of the character image 3 in the band area 27c is in the scroll position where it is not displayed, the part of the character image 3 that is not displayed is about. Can be displayed in the band area 27d, and can be scrolled so as to be complemented by the character image to be scrolled in each of the two band areas. As a result, the timing at which the character image 3 is missing and the missing portion can be made different in both band regions. As a result, even when the character image 3 in one band area is scrolled to a position where a part of the character image 3 cannot be grasped, a part of the character image 3 which cannot be grasped can be displayed in the other band area.

Further, in the second band display in the modified example, the positions where the scroll positions of the character images 3 in each of the band area 27c and the band area 27d are the same in the longitudinal direction during scrolling are the same as in FIG. 10 (d). Scroll so that the position is not the center position in the direction but the predetermined position on the edge side of the center position. As a result, even if a part of the character image 3 in the band area 27c (one side) is not displayed at the scroll position, the band area 27d (the other side) has a period during which the character image 3 can be displayed from the start point to the end point. be able to. Therefore, after the character image 3 in one band region is scrolled to a position where a part thereof cannot be grasped, it is possible to secure a state in which the entire length of the character image 3 is displayed in the other band region for a certain period of time. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the total length of the character image 3 from the character image in one band area and the character image in the other band area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which the position of the band region used for the band display and the number of the band regions do not change during the band display has been described. However, the plurality of types of band displays may include a type of band display in which the position of the band area used for the band display and the number of band areas change based on the progress of the game during the band display. For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the second band display is prioritized over other images during the second band display has been described with reference to FIG. 14, but the progress of the game during the second band display. When displaying the game information image related to the game information based on the above in the area that overlaps with the band area, at least the band display in the overlapping band area is finished, and the character image is scrolled by reducing it to one band area that is not overlapped. You may let it. Here, with reference to FIG. 16, an example in which the position of the band region and the number of band regions used for the band display change with the display of the game information image related to the game information based on the progress of the game during the second band display. Will be described.

First, a game information image relating to game information displayed based on the progress of the game in CZ will be described. As described above, the CZ ends when a predetermined period elapses (digestion of a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 times)) without winning the AT transition. Further, in the CZ, when the AT is won in the AT transition lottery, the AT winning notification is performed as illustrated in FIGS. 11 to 13, and the CZ is performed without the AT winning notification even if the AT is won. It is configured so that the AT winning notification may be sent when the predetermined period of the above has passed, and even if the AT is won, the AT winning notification is given when the predetermined period of CZ elapses without performing the AT winning notification. May occur. Therefore, during CZ, for example, when the number of remaining games in CZ is less than or equal to the specific number of games (for example, 5 times) based on the progress of the game regardless of whether or not the AT is won, the game information is used. A game information image showing the number of remaining games in the CZ and the degree of expectation for winning the AT in the CZ is displayed. As a result, the expectation that the AT has been won can be maintained until the CZ is completed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As the game information image, for example, as shown in FIGS. 16 (b) and 16 (c), "remaining 5G" is displayed as the number of remaining games in the CZ, and there are five expectations for winning the AT. Only the number of star images according to the degree of expectation is lit and displayed. The game information image is not limited to this. The game information image is displayed above the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, during the display of the second band in the modified example shown in FIG. 16 (a), as shown in FIG. 16 (b), a portion overlaps between the band region 27d and the region for displaying the game information image. Even in such a case, as shown in FIG. 14, if the second band display is displayed with priority over the game information image (other image), the player is expected to win the AT. There is a risk that it cannot be notified.

In order to solve the above problem, the second band display using the band areas 27c and 27d described in FIG. 16A is finished, and as shown in FIG. 16C, the area for displaying the game information image. It is also possible to switch to the band display in which the character information 3 is scrolled in one band area 27a that does not overlap with. Further, when switching the band display, the type of the background image may also be switched as shown in FIG. 16 (c). This makes it easier for the player to grasp the game information image displayed based on the progress of the game in addition to the character image 3. Note that FIG. 16 has described an example in which the second band display using the band areas 27c and 27d is terminated and the game is switched to one band area 27a when the opportunity to switch is established based on the number of remaining games. Not limited to, for example, when the opportunity to switch based on the number of remaining games is established, the second band display using the band areas 27c and 27d is terminated, and a predetermined title image (1) on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27 ( For example, after displaying (including a character image such as "5 games remaining!"), The band area 27a may be switched to one band area 27a.

Further, the length of the band region 27a shown in FIG. 16C in the longitudinal direction is defined to be longer than any of the longitudinal directions of the band region 27c and the band region 27d shown in FIG. 16A and the like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16C, the number of character images 3 to be scrolled in the band area 27a is larger than that in the band area 27c and the like, so that the player can grasp the character image 3 even if the band area becomes one. You can maintain a situation that is easy to do.

In the area for displaying the game information image shown in FIG. 16 (c), even after the AT is won and the game is transferred to the AT, the game information related to the AT (for example, the number of remaining AT games, the next AT continues. Expectation (expectation for set continuation), etc.) is displayed. As a result, the display position of the game information does not change when the CZ is changed to the AT, so that the player can concentrate on the game without being confused.

In the band display (see FIGS. 10 and 16) using the two band regions in the above embodiment and the modified example, the scroll position of the character image to be scrolled is the same in the longitudinal direction as shown in FIG. 10 (d). An example has been described in which the position is scrolled so as to be a predetermined position on the end side of the central position instead of the central position in the longitudinal direction. In addition to this, when scrolling in the two band areas is started (the band display is started), the character images in the two band areas are aligned at a predetermined position on the edge side of the center position, and the character images in the two band areas are aligned according to each band area. You may want to scroll in the same direction. As a result, at the start of the band display, which attracts the attention of the player, the character images can be displayed so as to be the same (in the same state) at the predetermined positions of the two band areas, so that the band display can be displayed. It becomes easier for the player to grasp the character image from the start point. Further, even if the character image at the start of the band display is overlooked, the state in which the entire length of the character image is displayed in any of the band areas can be secured for a certain period of time, so that the player can calmly check the character image. ..

In the above embodiment and the modified example, as shown in FIG. 15, one kind of background image is displayed during the band display in which the character images may be grasped by complementing each other, and in the first band display. Explained an example in which one of a plurality of defined background images is displayed. However, the background image displayed during the band display in the above-described embodiment and the modified example is not limited to this. For example, when the band display using the two band areas shown in FIGS. 10 and 16 and the like is being performed, the background of the band display is different from that when the band display using one band area shown in FIG. 9 and the like is being performed. Any image that displays an image with a low degree of change in the displayed image may be displayed.

More specifically, when the band display using the two band areas shown in FIGS. 10 and 16 and the like is being performed, a still image is displayed as the background, whereas one band area shown in FIG. 9 and the like is displayed. When the band to be used is being displayed, a moving image may be displayed as a background. Further, when the band display using the two band regions shown in FIGS. 10 and 16 and the like is being performed, an image in which the fluctuation of the effect is small (only the background color changes, etc.) is displayed as the background, whereas in FIG. 9 and the like, the image is displayed. When the band display using the one band area shown is in progress, the image is displayed with a large variation in the effect as the background (the type of the background is fundamentally changed as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B). You may try to do it. Further, when the frequency of executing a predetermined effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 27 is during band display using the two band regions shown in FIGS. 10 and 16, the frequency shown in FIG. 9 and the like is shown. It may be set to be lower than when the band is displayed using one band area. With this configuration, a background image with a relatively low degree of change in the image is displayed during band display in which the character image is scrolled in the two band regions. Therefore, the line of sight of the player can be drawn to the band display, and as a result, the player can easily grasp the scrolled character image. On the other hand, during the band display in which the character image is scrolled in one band area, the player may have already grasped the character information. Therefore, by displaying the background image with a high degree of change in the image, the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

Regarding the band display using the two band regions in the above embodiment and the modified example, a part of the character image scrolled in one band region (for example, the first character image in the band region 27a in FIG. 10C). Even if the scroll position is such that our "special") is not displayed, all of the part of the character image that is no longer displayed (for example, "special" in the band area 27b of FIG. 10C) is covered by the band area 27b. An example that can be completely complemented by displaying in is described. However, the band display is a display in which the character image is constantly scrolled, and the character image is displayed with the passage of time. Therefore, it is not limited to the one that completely complements, for example, a part of the character image scrolled in one band area (for example, "for example," of the first character image in the band area 27a of FIG. 10C). Even when the scroll position is such that "special") is not displayed, a character image (for example, "peal grade chance zone") containing only a part of the character image that is no longer displayed (for example, "peal") is displayed in the band area 27b. By doing so, it may be possible to complement a part.

In the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which the band display is performed during the CZ has been described, but the band display is not limited to this as long as the predetermined information is notified to the player, and the band display is performed in a state different from the CZ. It may be something that is said. The band display is advantageous for the player, for example, in a state where the degree of advantage for the player is increasing, such as in the bonus state or in the additional specialized state where the number of AT games is added, or in the additional specialized state. Whether or not to control the game state is controlled to a precursor state in which a lottery is drawn in a mode more advantageous than usual (for example, a winning probability is high), and a game state advantageous to the player (AT, additional specialization state, etc.). Is determined and immediately before controlling to the advantageous advantageous state, the degree of advantage of the advantageous gaming state (for example, performance, number of AT games, additional winning ratio, etc.) is drawn and prepared. It may be performed in such a manner. The precursor state may be a state in which a lottery is performed for each game as to whether or not to control an advantageous gaming state. In addition, the preparation state is a state in which a lottery for the degree of advantage of an advantageous game state is performed for each game, and also when a so-called rare role (for example, a single role) with a low winning probability is won in the role lottery. You may.

Further, the band display (first band display, etc.) shown in FIG. 9 and the band display (second band display, etc.) performed in the two band regions shown in FIGS. 10 and 16 are in the same state (CZ). Although the example performed in the above has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed in different states. For example, the band display (first band display, etc.) shown in FIG. 9 is performed in the first gaming state (for example, during the above-mentioned preparation state), and is performed in the two band regions shown in FIGS. 10 and 16 and the like. The band display (second band display, etc.) may be performed in the second gaming state (for example, the above-mentioned precursor state). When the band display (second band display, etc.) performed in the two band regions shown in FIGS. 10 and 16 is performed in the above-mentioned precursor state as the second gaming state, the chance button shown in FIG. 13 (c) is displayed. The production may be performed at the start of the game in which the rare role is won. Rare roles have a low probability of winning in the role lottery. Therefore, the frequency at which the second band display ends is higher, for example, when the AT is won and ended by a lottery for each game than when the AT is won and ended by winning a rare role. That is, the frequency at which the second band display ends is higher when the third stop operation is accepted than when the operation to the chance switch 81F is accepted. As a result, the unexpectedness can be emphasized.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, CZ serves as an opportunity to switch from the band display using two band areas to the band display using one band area. An example has been described in which the number of remaining games up to the predetermined timing of the end becomes the predetermined number of games. However, the opportunity to switch from the band display using two band areas to the band display using one band area is not limited to this, and the game is digested after starting the band display using the two band areas. It may be established when the number reaches a predetermined number of games. Further, the opportunity to switch from the band display using two band areas to the band display using one band area is not limited to the one established based on the number of games, for example, the number of medals paid out and the number of medals paid out. It may be established based on the net increase in the number of cards, the result of the winning combination lottery, and the like.

Further, in FIG. 16C, as game information displayed when switching to the band display using one band area, the number of remaining games and the degree of expectation for winning the AT are specified. Information and was illustrated. However, the game information displayed when switching to the band display using one band area is not limited to this, and the number of medals paid out, the net increase number, the number of continuations continuously controlled by the AT, etc. It may be.

Further, in FIG. 16, when the opportunity to switch is established, the second band display using the band areas 27c and 27d shown in FIG. 16A is terminated, and the band area 27c is shown in FIG. 16C. An example of switching to a band display in which character information is scrolled in a band area 27a different from any of 27d and 27d has been described. However, when the opportunity to switch is established, of the band areas 27c and 27d, only the band display in the band area 27d superimposed on the game information image may be terminated, and the band display may be performed only in the band area 27c.

The first band display in the above-described embodiment and modified example is determined to be controlled to a gaming state (AT or the like) that is advantageous to the player, for example, and is a preparation state until it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state. It may be done inside. In this case, the background image of the first band display may include a game information image (for example, the number of medals in AT, the number of remaining games in AT, etc.) that can be updated when controlled to an advantageous game state. .. This makes it easier for the player to understand that the gaming state is controlled to be advantageous. On the other hand, the second band display is, for example, a precursor state in which whether or not to control a gaming state (AT, etc.) that is advantageous to the player is drawn in a mode that is more advantageous than usual (for example, the winning probability is high). It may be done inside. The precursor state may be controlled until a predetermined number of games are consumed. In this case, the background image of the second band display includes the number of remaining games in the precursor state (even the number of remaining games in which the second band is displayed). Yes) may be included. This makes it easier for the player to understand the period during which the precursor state can be controlled.

Further, as described above, when the first band display is performed during the preparation state and the second band display is performed during the precursor state, for example, the second band display is performed when the precursor state is controlled. By determining that the gaming state is controlled to be advantageous in the precursory state, the display may be switched to the first band display and controlled to the ready state.

Further, the character image to be scrolled in the band display is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 9 to 16 and the like. For example, as described above, when the first band display is performed during the preparation state and the second band display is performed during the precursory state, it is possible to specify that the first band display is in the preparation state. Character image (“Preparing until AT”, etc.) is scrolled, and in the second band display, the character image (“rainbow-colored”) that makes it possible to specify the conditions (achievement conditions) that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state. If the background changes, AT rich "etc.) may be scrolled.

When band display (first band display, second band display) is performed in the above-described embodiment and modification, the band area parallel to the band area to be displayed and smaller than the band area (hereinafter referred to as band area). , In the support area), the support image for supporting the information notified by the band display may be scrolled. For example, as described above, when the first band display is performed during the preparation state and the second band display is performed during the precursory state, the support area during the first band display is referred to as "preparing" as a support image. The character image may be scrolled, and the character image "Ganbare" may be scrolled as the support image in the two support areas during the second band display. Further, the speed of scrolling the support image in the support area may be different from the speed of scrolling the character image in the band area, and may be slower than, for example, the band area. Further, during the band display shown in FIG. 16, when the support image is scrolled in the support area while the band display is performed in the two band areas as shown in FIG. 16A, and the switching opportunity is established. The scrolling in the support area may be terminated at the same time as the band display in the two band areas is terminated, and the scrolling in the support area may not be performed after the state is switched to the state shown in FIG. 16C. This makes it possible to prevent the scroll display from becoming too complicated.

With reference to FIG. 14, with respect to the above embodiment and the modified example, another image (an image of a promotion lottery effect) may be displayed in preference to the first band display during the first band display. On the other hand, an example has been described in which other images are not displayed with priority over the second band display during the second band display. However, other images are not limited to those that do not display the band display, but an image that is superimposed on a part of the band display (for example, a navigation effect image) or an image that the player momentarily displays. It may be a difficult-to-recognize image (an image that momentarily dazzles the player's eyes, a flash image, a translucent image, etc.) that is difficult to recognize. For example, during the first band display, the difficult-to-recognize image may be displayed in preference to the first band display, whereas during the second band display, the difficult-to-recognize image is displayed as the second band. It may be set so that it is not displayed in preference to the band display (that is, the second band display is not difficult to recognize).

The speed at which the character image is scrolled in the band display in the above embodiment and the modified example is either band display using one band area (FIG. 9) or band display using two band areas (FIGS. 10 and 16). An example of the same speed was described in. However, the speed at which the character image is scrolled may be different depending on the number of band areas used and the type of band display. For example, in the band display using two band areas (FIGS. 10 and 16 (a), etc.), the speed at which the character image is scrolled is the band display using one band area (FIG. 9, FIG. 16 (c), etc.). ) May be set to be slower than the speed at which the character image is scrolled. This makes it easier to check the character image even during band display in which the character image may be grasped by complementing each other. The size of the characters in the character image to be scrolled in the band display is determined in either the band display using one band area (FIG. 9) or the band display using two band areas (FIGS. 10 and 16). Explained an example of the same size. However, the size of the characters in the character image may be different depending on the number of band areas used and the type of band display. For example, the size of the characters in the character image in the band display using two band areas (FIGS. 10 and 16 (a), etc.) is the band display using one band area (FIG. 9, FIG. 16 (c)). ) Etc.) may be defined to be smaller than the size of the characters in the character image. As a result, a larger number of characters can be displayed even during band display, which may complement each other to grasp the character image, so that the character image can be easily confirmed.

In the above-described embodiment and modified example, when scrolling in the two band regions in FIGS. 10 and 16A, the scroll direction in each of the two band regions and the timing at which the character image is not displayed are different. An example of different scrolling modes is shown. However, the scrolling mode is not limited to this, and may be different only in one of the scrolling direction and the timing at which the character image is not displayed, and in place of or in addition to this, other It may be different in matters (for example, scroll speed, character size, etc.).

In FIG. 16 in the above embodiment and the modified example, when the opportunity to switch based on the number of remaining games is established, a predetermined title image is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and then the screen is switched to one band area 27a. I explained an example. However, the trigger for switching may be established, for example, by determining the control to a gaming state (for example, an additional specialized state) that is advantageous to the player, and in this case, the trigger for switching is established. As a result, the band display may be temporarily terminated to display the screen corresponding to the advantageous gaming state, and after the advantageous gaming state is completed, the band display in one band area 27a may be resumed.

In place of or in addition to the above embodiment and modification, for example, depending on the length of the band region used for band display in the longitudinal direction, if the length is less than a predetermined length, band display is performed using two band regions. If the length exceeds a predetermined length, one band area may be used for band display.

As the liquid crystal display 27 for band display in the above embodiment and the modified example, an example in which the horizontal side is a horizontally long rectangular shape longer than the vertical side is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the vertical side is not limited to this. May be a vertically long rectangle whose side is longer than the horizontal side. Further, the display area for band display may be an area composed of a plurality of indicators. For example, horizontally long rectangular liquid crystal displays can be arranged side by side, and band display is performed in a vertically long display area (area straddling the two liquid crystal displays) composed of two liquid crystal displays. You may do so. In the vertically long display area, it is preferable to perform band display using a band area along the vertical direction.

An example in which the width of one end in the longitudinal direction and the width of the other end are the same and the band region for displaying the band in the above-described embodiment and the modified example is a horizontally long or vertically long rectangle has been described. However, the band region is not limited to this as long as it has a region extending in the longitudinal direction, and may be, for example, a region in which the width of one end in the longitudinal direction and the width of the other end are different. Specifically, in the band region 27a shown in FIG. 9A, the width of the right end is made larger than the width of the left end, and the band region 27a is scrolled from the wide right end to the narrow left end. Good. This makes it possible to create a sense of depth toward the left. Further, when two band regions are used, the magnitude relationship between the width of one end and the width of the other end may be the same. Specifically, in both the band region 27a and the band region 27b shown in FIG. 10A, the width at the right end may be larger than the width at the left end. Further, when two band regions are used, the magnitude relation between the width of one end and the width of the other end may be reversed. Specifically, in the band region 27a shown in FIG. 10A, the width of the right end is made larger than the width of the left end, whereas in the band region 27b, the width of the left end is the width of the right end. May be larger than.

Further, the band region for band display may be a wavy region (referred to as a wavy band region) that undulates as long as it has a region extending in the longitudinal direction. Further, the wave band region may be a region in which waves are regularly struck (for example, a constant frequency, a constant amplitude, a constant swaying position, etc.), and a region in which waves sway irregularly (for example). For example, the frequency may fluctuate, the amplitude may fluctuate, the position of the wave may fluctuate, the wave may fluctuate, etc.).

In the band display in the above embodiment and the modified example, an example of scrolling the character image has been described. However, the image to be scrolled in the band display is not limited to the character image, and may be a symbol image corresponding to a symbol or a pattern image corresponding to a pattern in place of or in addition to the character image. Further, as the band display, a band display in which only the character image (or an image including the character image) is scrolled and a band display in which only symbols, patterns and the like are scrolled may be provided. The band display that scrolls only symbols and patterns does not have information that should be positively notified to the player, and has a strong decorative role. On the other hand, in the band display in which only the character image (or the image including the character image) is scrolled, it is preferable to notify the player of all the characters in the shortest possible time. Therefore, the scrolling speed may be faster in the band display in which only the character image (or the image including the character image) is scrolled than in the band display in which only the symbols and patterns are scrolled. As a result, all characters can be notified to the player in the shortest possible time during band display in which only the character image (or image including the character image) is scrolled, and slow scrolling is performed during band display in which only symbols and patterns are scrolled. The decorative effect can be enhanced by making it.

In FIGS. 10 and 16 in the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which parallel regions are used in order to facilitate complementation by scrolling character images in each of two band displays has been described. However, when displaying two bands, two regions that are substantially parallel may be used, or two regions that are not parallel may be used if there is little influence on the complementation of the character image.

The gaming machine may be one that performs the band display described in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, and may display a band display different from the band display described in the above-described embodiment and the modified example. .. That is, according to the present invention, if the gaming machine may display the band described in the claims, the game may display a band different from the band displayed in the claims. It also includes machines.

Others In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the push order bell is exemplified as the winning combination group to be notified of the advantageous operation mode notification image (navigation effect). However, the target of the advantageous operation mode notification image is not limited to this, and is, for example, a winning combination group including an advantageous replaying combination that can be controlled to an advantageous RT having a high replay winning probability, and the advantageous replaying combination can be obtained. It may be intended for a plurality of types of winning combination groups (so-called push order replays) having different operation modes (push order) for winning a prize. Further, the target of the advantageous operation mode notification image is, for example, a winning combination group including a disadvantageous replaying combination that can be controlled by a disadvantaged RT having a low replay winning probability, and an operation for avoiding winning of the disadvantageous replaying combination. It may target a plurality of types of winning combination groups (so-called push order replays) having different modes (push order).

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

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

A game machine according to a certain aspect of the present invention is a game machine capable of playing a game, and displays a game control means for controlling the progress of the game and an image according to the progress of the game in a display area, and a specific condition An image display means for performing band display in which any one of a plurality of types of character images is scrolled at predetermined intervals in the band-shaped band area in the display area, and an operation means for accepting an operation from a player. The band display is defined in plurality based on the type of the scrolling character image, and the image display means has a length in the longitudinal direction of the band region in which the band display is performed among the plurality of types of character images. A means for performing a band display in which a first character image, which is less than half of the above, is scrolled in one band area, and the first character image scrolled next from the start point of the first character image in the band display. The first image display means for performing the first band display that scrolls so that the length to the start point of the band region is less than half the length in the longitudinal direction of the band region, and the length of the plurality of types of character images A means for performing band display in which a second character image longer than half of the length of the band area to be band-displayed and less than or equal to the length in the longitudinal direction is scrolled in each of the two band areas, and the two bands are displayed. A second image display means for performing a second band display in which the scroll mode of the second character image in one band area and the scroll mode of the second character image in the other band area are scrolled differently. look including the door, the termination condition for terminating said first band displayed by said first image display means, while including conditions that may established by the predetermined operation is accepted, different specific operation is accepted from the predetermined operation The end condition for terminating the second band display by the second image display means is not only the condition that can be satisfied by accepting the predetermined operation but also the specific operation is accepted without including the condition that can be satisfied. Includes conditions that can be met by being satisfied .

According to this configuration, during the display of the first band, the scrolled first character image includes the first character image in which the total length from the start point to the end point is displayed regardless of the scroll position, and one band is displayed. Displayed in the area. Therefore, regardless of the scroll position, the player can grasp the total length of at least one first character image, and the space efficiency of the limited display area can be improved to reduce the obstruction of other images. .. On the other hand, during the second band display in which the second character image longer than half of the longitudinal direction of the band region is scrolled, the two band regions are scrolled in different scroll modes. Therefore, when a part in which the total length of the character image cannot be grasped occurs from the second character image displayed in one band area, the second character image displayed in the other band area complements each other. As a result, the player can grasp the second character image whose total length is longer than half in the longitudinal direction of the band region. Further, both the first band display and the second band display may be terminated by a predetermined operation, and the second band display may be terminated by a specific operation. Therefore, it is possible to create an unexpectedness at the end of the band display, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored at the time of a predetermined operation or a specific operation.

Claims (5)

It is a game machine that can play games
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
An image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed in the display area, and when a specific condition is satisfied, a band display in which one of a plurality of types of character images is scrolled at predetermined intervals in the band-shaped band area of the display area. Equipped with an image display means to perform
A plurality of the band displays are defined based on the type of the scrolling character image.
The image display means
The band display is a means for scrolling the first character image whose length is less than half of the length of the band area for band display among the plurality of types of character images in one band area. In the first band display, the length from the start point of the first character image to the start point of the first character image scrolled next is scrolled so as to be half or less of the length in the longitudinal direction of the band region. The first image display means for performing
A band display in which a second character image having a length longer than half of the length of the band area for band display and less than or equal to the length in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of types of character images is scrolled in each of the two band areas. The scrolling mode of the second character image in one of the two band regions and the scrolling mode of the second character image in the other band region are different from each other. A gaming machine including a second image display means for displaying a second band. The two band regions are regions having the same length in the longitudinal direction and parallel to each other.
The second image display means scrolls the second character image in a predetermined direction in the one band region, and scrolls the second character image in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction in the other band region. By scrolling, the display positions of the second character image in the one band region and the second character image in the other band region in the longitudinal direction are in each of the one band region and the other band region. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second band is displayed by scrolling so as to be the same at a predetermined position on the end side of the central position instead of the central position in the longitudinal direction. Equipped with an operation means that accepts operations from the player
The end condition for ending the first band display by the first image display means includes a condition that can be satisfied by accepting a predetermined operation, and can be satisfied by accepting a specific operation different from the predetermined operation. Does not include conditions
The end condition for ending the second band display by the second image display means includes not only a condition that can be satisfied by accepting the predetermined operation but also a condition that can be satisfied by accepting the specific operation. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The image display means includes a background image display means for displaying a background image according to the progress of the game in the display area among a plurality of types of background images.
The background image display means
When the second band display is performed by the second image display means, one kind of background image based on the second character image is displayed in the display area.
The claim that when the first band display is performed by the first image display means, any one of a plurality of types of background images defined based on the first character image is displayed in the display area. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3. The image display means displays the second character image with priority over other images when the second band is displayed, while the first character is displayed when the first band is displayed. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein another image related to the degree of advantage of the game result is displayed with priority over the image.