JP2020192371A - Game board - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a player to easily understand the remaining number of advantageous periods even if plural conditions for completing advantageous periods overlap.SOLUTION: In a slot machine, a completion condition of a privilege period is set to (1) completing 1000 games, or (2) reaching MY 2000 tokens, residual number display d210 for displaying the remaining number of games is started when the remaining number of games reaches 25 during a privilege period, and residual number display d220 for displaying remaining MY is started when the remaining MY reaches 50 during a privilege period. When both of the residual display d210 and the residual display d220 are being displayed, either the residual display d210 or the residual display d220 closer to a completion condition of a privilege period is highlighted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 77

Description

The present invention relates to a game table represented by a slot machine (rotary body game machine) and a pachinko machine (ball ball game machine).

Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of the game consoles. In this slot machine, when a medal is inserted and the start lever is operated to rotate the reel, the winning combination is internally determined by an internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button, the symbol display window is displayed. It is configured so that a combination is established when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed according to an internal decision. Then, when a winning combination with the payout of medals is established, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

Some of such game consoles perform so-called AT games in which information regarding the operation of the stop button for deriving a stop mode advantageous to the player is notified (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2016-87308

However, since it is easy to predict the expected profit during such an AT game, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous. That is, there is still room for improvement in the game table provided with the AT game.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table provided with a highly novel AT game.

In order to achieve the above object, the game console according to the present invention is, as one aspect,
The operation means operated by the player and
A notification means for notifying operation information for the operation means and
A game period setting means for setting any one of a plurality of predetermined game periods based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game period setting means.
The production execution means to execute the production and
It is a game table that can repeatedly execute unit games.
The plurality of types of game periods include a normal period and a privilege period.
The game period setting means is a means capable of setting a plurality of types of AT periods in the privilege period.
The AT period is a period during which the notification means can notify the operation information.
The AT period is a period consisting of a plurality of games.
The first counting means for counting the passage of the privilege period and
A second counting means for counting the progress of the last AT period (hereinafter referred to as "last AT period"), which is one of the AT periods,
A third counting means for counting the number based on the number of payouts and the number of inputs during the privilege period,
With
The effect executing means is a means for executing a predetermined effect during the last AT period.
The first counting means is a means for counting the first number as a change number based on the execution of one game in the privilege period.
The second counting means is a means for counting the first number as a change number based on the execution of one game in the last AT period.
The game period setting means is a means for setting the last AT period based on the fact that the first counting means has counted up to the number of starts to start the last AT period in the lapse of the privilege period.
The second counting means is a means for starting counting the passage of the last AT period based on the counting up to the starting number by the first counting means.
The game period setting means is a means for ending the last AT period and the privilege period when the first counting means counts up to the first end number that ends the privilege period in the lapse of the privilege period. Yes,
When the second counting means counts the number of second ends that end the last AT period in the lapse of the last AT period, the game period setting means sets the last AT period and the privilege period. It ’s a way to end it,
The first number of ends is equal to or greater than the number obtained by adding the second number of ends to the number of starts.
The second counting means is a means that does not count the elapse of the last AT period when a predetermined counting interruption condition is satisfied in the last AT period.
The first counting means is a means for counting the progress of the privilege period even when the predetermined counting interruption condition is satisfied in the last AT period.
The third counting means is a means for counting a number based on the number of payouts and the number of inputs in the privilege period even when the predetermined counting interruption condition is satisfied in the last AT period.
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game table provided with a highly novel AT game.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view in the state which the front door of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is opened. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which develops and shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in a plane. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination) of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a figure explaining the small combination 3 shown in FIG. 5 in detail. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the RT system of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and is the schematic diagram of the specified number of times lottery table used for the specified number of times lottery. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the AT system of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and is the schematic diagram of the push order lottery table used for push order lottery. It is a figure explaining the notification mode of the operation navigation of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of the operation navigation of the game which internally won the small winning combination 3 in the non-AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of the operation navigation of the game which internally won the small winning combination 3 in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of the operation navigation of the game which internally won the re-game combination 1 in the non-AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of the operation navigation of the game which internally won the re-game combination 1 in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the execution state of the operation navigation in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main processing of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interrupt process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the main control unit / operation condition display setting process in step S107 of FIG. 15, and (b) shows in detail the flow of the operation navigation setting process in step S202 of FIG. 17 (a). It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub-control unit main processing, the 1st sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, and the 1st sub-control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The second sub-control unit main process, the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and the second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the operation navigation setting process of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention in detail (modification example). This is a production example of a small winning combination 3 winning suggestion effect of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention (modification example). It is a figure explaining in detail the small role 3 of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure explaining the execution state of the effect a in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of the operation navigation of the game which internally won the small winning combination 4 of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the execution state of the operation navigation in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the notification mode of the operation navigation of the game which internally won the small combination 3a, the small combination 4, or the replay combination 1 in the AT state of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gaming role 1 of the slot machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a transition of the game state of the AT system, a notification mode of expectation effect, and a re-gaming combination. It is a figure which shows the execution state of the operation navigation of the game which was internally won in 1. (A) is a diagram for explaining the contents of the push order lottery table used when the re-game combination 1 in the AT state of the slot machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is internally won, and (b) is a sense of expectation. It is a figure which shows the execution state of production and operation navigation. (A) is a diagram showing the transition of the AT system game state of the slot machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the notification mode of the expectation effect, and the execution status of the operation navigation of the game internally won for the re-game combination 1. , (B) is a diagram showing the contents of the push order lottery table used when the re-game combination 1 in the AT state is internally won. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the operation navigation with respect to the small combination 3a internal winning of the slot machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the execution state of the operation navigation in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the execution state of the operation navigation in the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination) of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the RT system of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, transition of the game state of AT system, and the number of games set in the expected state and AT state. It is a schematic diagram explaining the content of the AT game number lottery of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the variation of the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, and the figure explaining the limiter of the privilege period. It is a figure explaining the number of games of the first AT state and the number of games of the AT state after the second time in the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the AT transition lottery of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the transition time at the time of transition from the expected state to the AT state in the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, and the number of medals acquired. It is a figure explaining the effect of the expected state of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the story effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows an example of the execution pattern of the story effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the production progress of an example of the AT game number notification effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the notification number table of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the production progress of an example of the AT game number notification effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the production progress of an example of the AT game number notification effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the AT game number notification effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the modification of the AT game number notification effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline of the AT game number correction processing of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the AT game number correction processing when the number of AT games is determined to be 70 games in the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the setting suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the execution time of the setting suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processing of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game state control process in step S512 of FIG. 55, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT system game state control process in step S602 of FIG. 56 (a). is there. (A) is a flowchart showing in detail the internal lottery command processing of the slot machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a flowchart showing in detail the game state command processing. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the counting process of the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the counting process of the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the content of the ending effect of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the erasing timing of the final game notice image in the ending effect of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline of the AT game number correction processing of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the setting suggestion effect of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the modification of the count processing of the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine of the prior art. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a figure which shows the flow of the production of the final prediction game of the AT state of the slot machine which concerns on another embodiment of this invention (a modification). It is a time chart which shows the effect mode of the remaining number display when the remaining number display condition is satisfied in the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the effect mode of the remaining number display when one of the remaining number display conditions is satisfied, and then the other of the remaining number display conditions is satisfied in the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline of the remaining number display processing of the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention, and is the time chart which shows the effect mode of the remaining number display at the time of highlighting. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect control process of the 1st sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention in detail. It is a time chart which shows the effect mode of the remaining number display in the final game of the privilege period of the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the update timing of the remaining number display and the update timing of the highlighting of the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. This is an effect mode of a modification related to highlighting the remaining number display of the slot machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. This is an effect mode of a modification related to highlighting the remaining number display of the slot machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. This is an effect mode of a modification related to highlighting the remaining number display of the slot machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart which shows the modification of the update timing of the remaining number display of the slot machine which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. This is an effect mode of a modification related to highlighting the remaining number display of the slot machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. This is an effect mode of a modification related to highlighting the remaining number display of the slot machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<< Embodiment to limit operation navigation >>
In the first to fourth embodiments described below, the operation navigation (the effect of notifying the information on the operation of the stop button for deriving the stop mode advantageous to the player) is restricted in the AT (assist time) game. It is composed of forms.

[First Embodiment]
The slot machine of the present embodiment starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media are loaded and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the acceptance of the rotation start instruction operation, the winning or not of the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually stops the rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the plurality of reels are stopped match the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends, and if they do not match, the game medium is used. It is a game table that advances a series of games that end without paying out.

During a so-called AT (assist time) game, the stop operation tends to be monotonous. In particular, in an AT game, in a game in which information on forward push to stop in the order of left reel, middle reel, and right reel is notified, it is assumed that a predetermined profit is obtained by performing a stop operation according to the notified information. However, for the player, since it is the same as the stop operation that is usually performed, it may not be possible to obtain a very good feeling. On the other hand, in a game in which no information regarding the stop operation is notified in the AT game, the player may presume that he / she will not be able to obtain a profit and may feel bored.

The game console of the present embodiment is a game console that can improve the motivation to play without making the stop operation monotonous during the AT game.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of the game console of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. .. Inside the center of the main body 101, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface (not shown) are stored and rotate inside the slot machine 100. It is configured so that it can be done. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of patterns are printed on the strip-shaped members at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame material to form each reel 110-112. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen.

Specifically, the symbol displayed on the upper stage (also referred to as display position 1) of the left reel 110 is the upper design on the left reel, and the design displayed on the middle stage (also referred to as display position 2) of the left reel 110 is the middle design on the left reel, left. The symbol displayed on the lower part of the reel 110 (also referred to as display position 3) is the lower part of the left reel, and the symbol displayed on the upper part of the middle reel 111 (also referred to as display position 4) is the upper part of the middle reel and the middle part of the middle reel 111. The symbol displayed in (also referred to as display position 5) is the middle reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed in the lower middle reel 111 (also referred to as display position 6) is the middle reel lower symbol, and the symbol displayed in the right reel 112 upper (display position 7). The symbol displayed on the right reel (also referred to as the display position 8) is on the right reel upper symbol, and the symbol displayed on the right reel 112 is on the right reel middle symbol and the right reel 112 is on the lower row (also referred to as display position 9). The displayed symbols are referred to as the lower symbols on the right reel, and each symbol on each reel 110-112 is displayed on each reel 110-112 in the vertical direction through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols.

Then, by rotating each reel 110-112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player changes. That is, each reel 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted in addition to the reel. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

On the back surface of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be evenly illuminated. Inside the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (index sensor; not shown) including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 110 to 112, and the light emitting unit of this optical sensor is provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light receiving portion and the light receiving portion. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The winning line indicator lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a valid winning line 114. The valid winning line (hereinafter, also referred to as the valid line) is predetermined by the number of medals bet as a game medium.

In the present embodiment, the middle horizontal winning line composed of the display positions 2, 5 and 8, the upper horizontal winning line composed of the display positions 1, 4 and 7, and the lower horizontal winning line composed of the display positions 3, 6 and 9. Five winning lines are set: a winning line, a right-up winning line composed of display positions 3, 5, and 7, and a right-down winning line composed of display positions 1, 5, and 9.

The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is a game table that recommends betting three medals, and when the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) reaches the specified number (three), the above five winning lines become effective. When the winning line is activated, the start lever 135 can be operated to start the game. The number of winning lines is not limited to five. Further, in a game with a non-recommended number of bets (a game with one or two bets), a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as a valid winning line.

The notification lamp 123 informs the player that, for example, a specific winning combination (specifically, a special role (bonus)) has been internally won in the winning combination internal lottery described later, or that the bonus game is in progress. It is a lamp that informs you. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that the game medal can be inserted. The re-game lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be re-played (no need to insert a medal) when the re-game, which is one of the winning roles in the previous game, is won. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for directing.

The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, a maximum of three bets are inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game starts to notify that the game can be started. The lamp 121 lights up.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert a medal at the start of the game. That is, the medals can be inserted electronically by pressing the bet buttons 130 to 132, or the actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the insertion means that both are included. is there.

The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) numerically. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning some winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are composed of a 7-segment (SEG) display. The payout number display 127 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation navigation execution device that notifies information regarding the stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to operate the start lever 135, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is called the game start operation.

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. .. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be stopped. The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating it.

Hereinafter, the operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The reel that is the target of the operation may be referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation may be referred to as the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation may be referred to as the third stop reel. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 for stopping all the rotating reels 110 to 112 are stopped is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. The operation order in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 for the stop operation is called "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push", and the operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 for the stop operation is "forward push operation order". It is called "reverse push operation sequence" or simply "reverse push". A light emitting body may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitting body can be turned on to notify the player.

The navigation generation state notification lamp 190 is a lamp that lights up when the game state of the main control unit 300 is in either the navigation generation state 1 or 2 described later (hereinafter, referred to as “in the navigation generation state”). The player can grasp that the navigation generation state is in the navigation generation state from the lighting mode of the navigation generation state notification lamp 190.

The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals by pressing the button when the inserted medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for settlement of medals and bet medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and ejecting them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole for inserting a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100. The medal payout outlet 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

At the bottom of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and attaching various certificate stamps is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout outlet 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. An effect device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) arranged behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). It has a structure that appears on the person's side).

The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation navigation execution device that notifies information regarding a stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

Even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it may be configured to be able to display various production images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, and a plasma display. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a square shape, and the entire display screen is configured to be visible to the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Further, it is also possible to provide an ornament (not shown) on the periphery of the display screen so that the display screen looks irregular as a result of a part of the periphery of the display screen being hidden by the ornament. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may have a curved surface.

<Inside the housing>
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 in a state where the front door 102 is opened. The main body 101 is a box body that is surrounded by a top plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a bottom plate 264, and a back plate 242, and opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that houses the main control board is arranged at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper part of the back plate 242, and the main control board storage case 210 Three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below. The side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, that is, the side plate 260 on the left side, houses the first sub control board in which the first sub control board constituting the first sub control unit is housed. A case 220 is arranged. Further, an external centralized terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

A medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket) is arranged on the bottom plate 264, and a power supply board is provided above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is arranged, and a power supply switch 244 is arranged in front of the power supply device 252. The power switch 244 can be operated by opening the front door 102, and is difficult or impossible to operate in the closed state.

The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supply supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and converts each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, etc., which will be described later. Supply to the control unit and each device. Further, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off is provided. There is.

A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind the medal auxiliary storage 240 (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connection portion for connecting the power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected to the power cord 265 extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. There is.

The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and the effect device 160 and the effect control board (illustrated) for controlling the effect device 160 are on the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 157. (Omitted), the upper speaker 272 is provided. At the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 157, a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like onto the medal tray 161 are provided. There is. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a main effect according to a command signal (hereinafter, simply referred to as "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the above, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used at the time of an internal lottery of a winning combination, and a reel stop. ROM 306 for storing the position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling the input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. It is equipped with a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this point is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output by the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. It is determined and an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse in response to this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47/8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

The main control unit 300 starts when the power is turned on and the random number value generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates the numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 based on the clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a. A start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a signal (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338 (main process of the main control unit described later). To start).

Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, medal insertion slot 141) for each interruption time. Medal medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The state of the index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) is monitored.

When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number value generation circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the random number value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register storing the random number value used for the lottery.

Two medal reception sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect whether or not the medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 to detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor are installed in the respective stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted as medals to be inserted into the game. Detect the closing operation of the case. The checkout button 134 sensor is provided on the checkout button 134. When the checkout button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals to be paid out by the medal payout device 180. The above sensors may be non-contact type sensors or contact type sensors.

The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time the light-shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through, L Become a level. When the CPU 304 detects this signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 that drives the motor, and various lamps 336 (winning line indicator lamp 120, notification lamp 123, game medal insertable lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129, game start lamp 121, stored number display A drive circuit 328 for driving 125, a game information display 126, a payout number display 127, and a navigation generation status notification lamp 190) is provided.

Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted in an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, the game state) of the machine 100 is output. Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a voltage value of the power supply set to a predetermined value (this implementation). In the embodiment, a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage is less than 9v) is output to the basic circuit 302.

Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400, and is capable of communicating with the first sub control unit 400. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is unidirectional communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

<Sub-control unit>
Next, the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. There is. This basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, and the like. doing. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output by the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various indicators, and the like are stored. It is provided.

The CPU 404 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for dividing the frequency, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 for each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

A sound source IC 418 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the audio data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422, and the drive circuit 422 is provided with various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) via an input / output interface. Is connected.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 404.

Further, a sensor circuit 426 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 for each interrupt time.

Further, the CPU 404 transmits / receives a signal to the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the like.

Next, the second sub-control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives the control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and uses the basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, number of times, and the like. It is equipped with a timer 512. The CPU 1504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output by the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for displaying an image, and the like are stored.

The CPU 504 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for dividing the frequency, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 504 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of this interrupt request.

A VDP 516 (video display processor) is provided in the second sub-control unit 500, and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads out the image data or the like stored in the ROM 506 based on the signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 516, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Design arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each reel 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the figure is a view showing the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in a plane developed.

On each reel 110-112, a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). .. Numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, a "bell symbol" is arranged on the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, a "replay symbol" is arranged on the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and a "watermelon symbol" is arranged on the number 0 frame of the right reel 112. ing.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the figure is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special role (special role 1, special role 2) and a general role (replaying role 1 to replaying role 3, small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 4). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are roles that shift to a special gaming state (also referred to as RT3, which will be described in detail later) in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. Further, the re-gaming combination 1 to the re-gaming combination 3 are roles that enable re-gaming without inserting a new medal. These winning combinations are sometimes referred to as "acting combinations". In addition, the "winning" in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operating combination without the distribution of medals (without the payout of medals) is displayed on the effective line. For example, the special combination 1, The special role 2 and the re-game combination 1 to the re-game combination 3 are included in the prize.

Special roles 1 and 2 (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as "special roles") are roles (actuating roles) that shift to the special gaming state (RT3) by winning a prize. However, no medals will be paid out for winning the role itself. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special role 1 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" or "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)", and the special role 2 is "BAR-BAR-BAR". (RB) ".

When the special combination is internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internally won combination is set to on (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special role internal winning state (also referred to as RT2, which will be described in detail later). This flag remains on until the internally won combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internally won combination in the next and subsequent games. That is, even if the special role that was internally won in the special role 1 or 2 is not won, the special role will be internally won in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (for example, the special role) If 1 is internally won, "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" or "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)" symbol combination) will be in a state where it is easy to win a prize.

The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the internally won special combination. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of sheets are paid out, the state shifts to the normal state (also referred to as RT1-1. Details will be described later).

Re-games 1-3 (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as "re-games") are prize-winning roles (operations) that allow a player to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. It is a role), and medals are not paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are "Replay-Replay-Replay" for Replay 1 (also called "Normal Replay") and "Replay-Replay-Bell" for Replay 2 (also called "Promotion Replay 1"). , Replay 3 (also called "promotion replay 2") is "bell-replay-replay".

The main control unit 300 sets the game state to the navigation generation state 1 (also referred to as RT1-2. Details will be described later) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 2 in the normal state (RT1-1). Migrate to. Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 3 in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the game state is shifted to the navigation generation state 2 (also referred to as RT1-3, details will be described later). Let me.

"Small roles 1 to 4" (hereinafter, may be collectively referred to as "small roles") are prize-winning roles in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize, and the corresponding symbol combination is small role 1 (also referred to as "watermelon"). "Watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", small role 2 (also called "cherry") is "ANY-cherry-ANY", small role 3 (also called "Oshijun bell") is "bell-bell-bell" , Small role 4 (also called "common bell") is "bell-bell-bell". The corresponding payout number is as shown in the figure. In the case of "ANY-cherry-ANY", the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be "cherry", and the symbols of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

In the present embodiment, the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) and the small winning combination 2 (cherry) each win a prize when the winning combination is internally won in the internal lottery process and the operation timing of the stop operation is suitable. In addition, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is won when the winning combination is internally won in the internal lottery process and the stop operation is performed in the correct stop operation order. Also known as Oshijun. On the other hand, the small winning combination 4 (common bell) always wins a prize regardless of the content of the stop operation (operation order, operation timing) when the winning combination is internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process. It is also called a pull-in 1 role or a push order-independent role.

In the present embodiment, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is a pushing order combination, the small winning combination 4 (common bell), and the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) is a push order unquestioned combination.

In the present embodiment, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) and the small winning combination 4 (common bell) have the same symbol combination and the same number of medals, so that the "bell-bell-bell-bell-bell-bell-" is on the effective line. When the symbol combination of "bell" is displayed, the player cannot determine whether the player has won the small role 3 (pushing order bell) or the small role 4 (common bell). Below, if you win internally in either small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) or small winning combination 4 (common bell) and the "bell-bell-bell" symbol combination is displayed on the valid line, you will win a "bell prize". May be said.

The small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is set so that the profitability differs depending on the operation order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation for the player's stop buttons 137 to 139. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is subdivided into small winning combination 3a, small winning combination 3b, small winning combination 3c, small winning combination 3d, small winning combination 3e, and small winning combination 3f. Has been done. The internal winning probabilities of these six roles are the same.

For example, (1) when the small winning combination 3a is internally won, a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112 (hereinafter, "" (Abbreviated as "left, middle, right") is the stop operation of the correct answer, and if this stop operation of the correct answer is performed, the small winning combination 3a will be won and eight medals will be paid out, while the stop other than this correct answer will be stopped. If the operation is performed, the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) will not be won and eight medals will not be paid out. Similarly, (2) when the small winning combination 3b is internally won, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 (hereinafter, , "Abbreviated as" right, left, middle ") is the correct stop operation, and (c) if the small winning combination 3c is internally won, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the first. 3 The stop operation with the stop reel as the left reel 110 (hereinafter abbreviated as "middle right left") is the correct stop operation, and (d) when the small winning combination 3d is internally won, the first stop reel is left. The stop operation (hereinafter abbreviated as "left and right middle") in which the reel 110, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 is the correct stop operation, and (e) small winning combination 3e. If the internal winning is won, the correct answer is the stop operation (hereinafter abbreviated as "middle left and right") in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. (F) When the small winning combination 3f is internally won, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. (Hereinafter, abbreviated as "right, middle, left") is the correct stop operation.

On the other hand, the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is not set so that the profitability differs depending on the operation order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation for the player's stop buttons 137 to 139. , If you win the small role 4 (common bell) internally, you will always win the small role 4 (common bell) and 8 medals will be paid out regardless of the operation order of the above 6 options. ..

If the winning combination is not won, the winning combination will be lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed. In addition, the fact that the symbol combination related to the winning is not stopped on the winning line may be referred to as "loss". In addition, the fact that the winning combination was not won may be expressed as "winning a loss".

Here, the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random number obtained at the time of the internal lottery by acquiring numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306. It is obtained by dividing by the numerical data (for example, 65535) in the numerical range. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each winning combination or loss. In the winning combination internal lottery process described later, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, this lottery data is prepared with settings 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities for at least one combination, and a game store clerk or the like can arbitrarily select and set any of the set values. .. The set value is for adjusting the ratio of the total number of game media paid out by the game table to the total number of game media used by the player as the number of bets when the game is played for a predetermined period. It is a value of, so-called "payout rate", and can be set in a plurality of stages of set values, for example, setting "1" to setting "6".

Although the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) of the present embodiment is set as a single winning combination, it may be set as a duplicate winning combination that simultaneously wins a plurality of winning combinations. For example, the small winning combination 3 and the small winning combination 5 (not shown) and the small winning combination 6 (not shown) may be set as winning combinations at the same time. In this case, when the correct answer stop operation is performed, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is won, and when the incorrect answer stopping operation is performed, another small winning combination is won or lost. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won and the correct answer is stopped, the small winning combination 3 is won and eight medals are paid out, while the incorrect answer is stopped. When the operation was performed, the small role 3 was not won and the medal was not paid out. However, when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) as described above is set as a duplicate winning combination, if the duplicated winning combination is internally won, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) wins when the correct answer is stopped. Eight medals may be paid out based on the above, and a predetermined number of medals less than eight may be paid out based on the other small winning combination prizes at the time of the stop operation of one incorrect answer. That is, in the case of the incorrect answer stop operation, fewer medals may be paid out than in the case of the correct answer stop operation.

<Reel stop control>
Next, the outline of the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control is performed by selecting one of a plurality of types of reel stop control data determined in advance based on a predetermined condition (for example, the result of an internal lottery process for a winning combination described later) and stopping the selected reel. Perform based on control data.

In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. The pull-in control is to shift the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 within a certain number of frames (number of symbols) range (pull-in range; here, maximum 4 frames) after each stop button 137 to 139 is operated by the player. Refers to control. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data has an allowance control that allows a predetermined combination of winning combinations to be displayed on the winning line, and a prohibition control that does not display any combination of winning combinations on the winning line. It is roughly divided into.

Examples of allowable control are, for example, the case where a certain winning combination is internally won, or the case where a special combination is internally winning (the flag is being carried over), and the timing at which the player operates each stop button 137 to 139. Even if it is bad, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the winning combinations are displayed in the same range within the above number of frames. However, since it is only "allowed", the symbol combinations may not be aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

For example, when the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is internally won, the watermelon symbols are arranged in more than 4 frames, so if the timing of operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not suitable, the watermelon symbols will be on the winning line. Do not stop.

However, depending on the arrangement of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn frames, 100% may be aligned. For example, since the arrangement interval of the replay symbols corresponding to the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is a maximum of 4 frames, if the replay combination 1 is internally won, 100% of the prizes will be won regardless of the timing.

On the other hand, as an example of prohibition control, for example, when the internal lottery result is lost and the special role is not being internally elected (flag is being carried over), the timing at which the player operates each stop button 137 to 139. Even if it is good, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the winning combinations are not displayed in the same range within the above number of frames.

<Type of game state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming states of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7A is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a normal state (RT1-1), a navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), a navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3), and a special role internal winning state (RT2). , And have a special gaming state (RT3). The normal state (RT1-1), the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), and the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) are also collectively referred to as the "normal game state". Further, the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) and the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) may be collectively referred to as the "navigation generation state" as described above. The navigation in the navigation generation state means the operation navigation, and the operation navigation will be described in detail in the AT-type game state described later. In the present embodiment, the gaming states roughly divided into these five are referred to as RT-type gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 also controls a state related to the so-called AT (assist time) (hereinafter referred to as an AT system game state), and according to the AT system game state determined by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 is designed to set the gaming state.

Hereinafter, the game state of the RT system of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Normal state (RT1-1)>
In the normal state (RT1-1), the result of the internal lottery is generally lost (no internal winning of any of the special role, the re-game combination, and the small combination), or the stop display result is any combination. It is set that the stop display result of the loss that does not correspond to the symbol combination of is generally derived, and the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of inserted medals. Therefore, the normal state (RT1-1) is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player.

The normal state (RT1-1) is set in the initial state, and when the operation navigation is executed a specified number of times in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) or the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) (details). Will be described later), or when a specified number of medals are paid out in the special game state (RT3) (details will be described later), the normal state (RT1-1) is set.

On the other hand, in the normal state (RT1-1), when the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game combination 2 (promotion replay 1) is displayed on the valid line (when the re-game combination 2 is won), the navigation generation state Shift to 1 (RT1-2). In addition, when the special role is internally won, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT2), and when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed on the valid line (when the special role is won). , Shift to the special game state (RT3).

<Navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2)>
In the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), when the AT system game state is in the AT state, the operation navigation is performed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) or the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won. It is a game state to be executed.

In the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 2 (promotion replay 1) is displayed on the valid line in the normal state (RT1-1) (replay combination 2 is won). If) is set.

Here, when the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) is set, the specified number of times lottery using the specified number of times lottery table shown in FIG. 7B is executed, and either 1, 2 or 3 is specified. Set to the number of times. Here, in the case of the present embodiment, the specified number of times means the maximum number of operation navigations executed by internally winning the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell), and when the specified number of operation navigations are executed, the navigation is performed. The generation state 1 (RT1-2) ends and shifts to the normal state (RT1-1). For example, when 3 is set as the specified number of times, when the operation navigation for the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) internal winning is executed 3 times in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the navigation generation state 1 (navigation generation state 1) RT1-2) ends.

In the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 3 is displayed on the valid line (when the replay combination 3 is won), the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) ), And when the operation navigation is executed a specified number of times in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the state shifts to the normal state (RT1-1). In addition, when the special role is internally won, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT2), and when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed on the valid line (when the special role is won). , Shift to the special game state (RT3).

<Navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3)>
Similar to the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) is the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) or the replaying combination 1 (when the AT system gaming state is in the AT state). This is a game state in which operation navigation is executed in a game that is internally won in (normal replay).

In the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3), when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 3 (promotion replay 2) is displayed on the valid line in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) (replay combination 2). If you win a prize), it will be set. That is, when the replay combination 3 (promotion replay 2) is won before all the operation navigations of the specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) are executed in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) is set.

Here, when the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) is set, the specified number of times lottery using the specified number of times lottery table shown in FIG. 7C is executed, and either 30, 40 or 50 is specified. Set to the number of times. For example, when the specified number of times is 30, when the operation navigation for the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) internal winning is executed 30 times in the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3), the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) ) Ends. Since the specified number of times set in the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) is larger than the specified number of times set in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the navigation generation state 2 is set from the viewpoint of the navigation generation state period. (RT1-3) is a state more advantageous than the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2).

When the operation navigation is executed a specified number of times in the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3), the state shifts to the normal state (RT1-1). In addition, when the special role is internally won, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT2), and when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed on the valid line (when the special role is won). , Shift to the special game state (RT3).

<Special role internal winning state (RT2)>
The special role internal winning state (RT2) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special role 1 or the special role 2 is set to ON, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, this flag is set. It is a gaming state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding special role can be displayed.

The special combination internal winning state (RT2) is set when the special combination is internally won in the normal gaming state (normal state, navigation generation state 1, navigation generation state 2). On the other hand, in the special combination internal winning state (RT2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the internally winning special combination is displayed, the process shifts to the special gaming state (RT3).

<Special game state (RT3)>
The special gaming state (RT3) is a gaming state that is profitable for the player. That is, in the special gaming state (RT3), the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of inserted medals.

The special gaming state (RT3) is set when a special winning combination is won in the normal gaming state (normal state, navigation generation state 1, navigation generation state 2), or in the special role internal winning state (RT2). .. On the other hand, in the special game state (RT3), when the specified number of sheets is paid out, the state shifts to the normal state (RT1-1). Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special game state (RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1, when the payout of more than 300 medals is completed, the normal state (RT1-1) ). In addition, when the state shifts to the special game state (RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 2, the state shifts to the normal state (RT1-1) when the payout of more than 100 medals is completed. To do.

In this embodiment, the special game state (RT3) ends when a predetermined number of cards are paid out, but for example, a game ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or even a predetermined number. It may be terminated when the winning number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won, or when the game has been played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination 2 (promotion replay 2) is won in the normal state (RT1-1), the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) is entered, but the normal state (RT1-1) In, when the player is internally elected to the replay combination 2 (promotion replay 2), the system may shift to the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2). Similarly, when the player wins the replay combination 3 (promotion replay 3) in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the transition to the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) occurs, but the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) ), When the player is internally elected to the replay combination 3 (promotion replay 3), the system may shift to the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state (RT3) ends, the state uniformly shifts to the normal state (RT1-1), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) becomes a special role. In the case of shifting to the internal winning state (RT2) and the special gaming state (RT3), when the special gaming state (RT3) ends, the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) may be shifted.

Further, in the normal game state of the present embodiment, the change of the internal winning probability of the re-game combination is not particularly mentioned, but the internal winning probability of the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) is changed to the other normal game state (RT1). It may be set higher than -1, RT1-2).

<AT game state>
FIG. 8A is a transition diagram of the game state of the AT system of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

The AT-type gaming state is roughly classified into a non-AT state and an AT state. The AT state refers to a state in which a notification effect (hereinafter referred to as "operation navigation") relating to the content of the stop operation can be executed, and the non-AT state means a state in which the operation navigation cannot be executed. That is, the AT state refers to a game state in which an operation navigation including an operation timing or an operation sequence of a stop operation is executed so as to bring an advantageous result to the player. In the present embodiment, when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won in the AT state, more specifically, among the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell), the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f is internally won. If so, the operation navigation showing the correct operation order is executed (the reason will be described later).

In the present embodiment, when the AT start condition is satisfied in the non-AT state, a predetermined number of AT games is given and the AT state is started. The AT start condition of the present embodiment is established based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery. Further, in the AT state, when all the assigned AT games are exhausted, the AT state ends and the game shifts to the non-AT state.

Here, the number of AT games in this embodiment means the number of operation navigations for the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) internal winning, that is, the specified number of times described above.

The navigation generation state is a state in which "operation navigation" can be executed from its name, but since the RT system game state and the AT system game state are not necessarily linked, "operation" is performed even in the navigation generation state. "Navi" may not be executed. For example, in a state where the AT start condition of the normal state (RT1-1) is not satisfied, even if the player wins the re-game combination 2, the state shifts to the navigation generation state (RT1-2), but the AT state is not satisfied. "Operation navigation" is not executed. Similarly, in the state where the AT start condition of the navigation generation state (RT1-2) is not satisfied, even if the player wins the re-game combination 3, the system shifts to the navigation generation state (RT1-3), but in the AT state. Since there is no such thing, "Operation Navi" is not executed.

When the operation navigation is executed a specified number of times in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2), the AT system gaming state in the navigation generation state 1 (RT1-2) is in the AT state, so that it is in the normal state (RT1- It shifts to 1) and shifts to the non-AT state. Similarly, when the operation navigation is executed a specified number of times in the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3), the AT system game state in the navigation generation state 2 (RT1-3) is in the AT state, so that the normal state ( It shifts to RT1-1) and shifts to the non-AT state.

<Operation navigation>
In the present embodiment, in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) or the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, (1) operation navigation by the main control unit 300, and (2) first sub The operation navigation by the control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 is executed. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as "operation navigation", both operation navigations (1) and (2) are included. The operation navigation of the present embodiment notifies the operation sequence from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. That is, the operation order of one of the six "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle", and "right middle left" is notified.

Explaining in detail the operation navigation in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won, in the present embodiment, the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. That is, the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f in the AT state are internally won. In the game in which the small role 3a in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation is not executed when the content of the operation navigation is "left middle right" forward push, and the player presses "left middle right" forward. This is because the player does not feel that he / she has gained much because it is the same as the normal stop operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is decided not to execute the operation navigation in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in which the correct stop operation order is "left, middle, right" is internally won. In addition, even if the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, in most cases, the player performs the forward pressing stop operation of "left middle right", and as a result, the small winning combination It is expected to win 3 prizes.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation navigation is executed not only in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won in the AT state, but also in the game in which the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won. This is because the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. The correct stop operation order of the small winning combination 3a is "left, middle, right". If the operation navigation is executed only in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation indicating the forward pressing of "left middle right" is not executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation navigation is executed even in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won, and the operation navigation indicating the forward push of "left middle right" is executed. The content of the operation navigation in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won is determined by the push order lottery executed by the main control unit 300.

FIG. 8B is a table schematically showing the contents of the push order lottery table used in the push order lottery. In the push order lottery of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, the operation order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is set as the correct operation order. That is, the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is a combination that wins a prize in any of the stop operations, but in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, one of the so-called 6 options is selected. It is decided as a stop operation of the correct answer by the push order lottery. Specifically, the winning probability of the forward push of "left middle right" is 7/12, and the other operation order is 1/12, respectively, and the operation navigation of the forward push of "left middle right" The probability of executing is high. As described above, in the game in which the small role 3 is internally won, the operation navigation of "left middle right" is not executed, so that all the games (small role 3b to 3f or the replay role 1) that execute the operation navigation in the AT state In the game in which one of them is internally elected), the operation contents of the six choices are set to be notified substantially uniformly.

In this way, in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell; excluding the small winning combination 3a) or the small winning combination 4 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the main control unit 300 notifies the operation navigation (stop operation order). ) Is determined, so that the main control unit 300 is a command indicating the notification content of the operation navigation in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell; excluding the small winning combination 3a) or the small winning combination 4 (normal replay) is internally won. (Internal winning command, push order command) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, in the operation navigation by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500, it is possible to notify the same notification content as the operation navigation by the main control unit 300.

Here, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is specifically a 7-segment lighting effect using the payout number display device 127, and the operation navigation by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500. Specifically, is an audio output effect using the speakers 272 and 277, and an image display effect using the liquid crystal display device 157.

FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a lighting mode of the operation navigation by the main control unit 300. For example, when the next stop operation is a stop operation for the left reel 110, the 7-segment data displaying the letter "L" is selected, the payout number display 127 is turned on, and the next stop operation is the middle reel 111. If the stop operation is for the right reel 112, select the 7-segment data that displays the letter "C" and turn on the payout number display 127. If the next stop operation is for the right reel 112, " Select the 7-segment data that displays the letter "R" and turn on the payout number display 127.

FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500. For example, when "left middle right" is selected as the notification content of the operation navigation, a character image in which the number "123" is drawn from left to right is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. .. Hereinafter, the character image of the operation navigation is referred to as the operation navigation image d10.

FIG. 9C shows a transition of the notification mode of the operation navigation when "right, middle, left" is selected as the notification content of the operation navigation. At the time t1A of the start lever operation, the slot machine 100 displays the character "R" on the payout number display 127 and displays the operation navigation image d10 composed of the characters "321" on the liquid crystal display device 157. In addition, the "right" sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277. As a result, the player can grasp that the right reel 112 is the first stop reel. Next, the slot machine 100 displays the character "C" on the payout number display device 127 and the character "32" on the liquid crystal display device 157 at the time t1B when the first stop operation is performed. The navigation image d10 is displayed. In addition, "medium" sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277. As a result, the player can grasp that the middle reel 111 is the second stop reel. Next, the slot machine 100 displays the character "C" on the payout number display device 127 and the character "3" on the liquid crystal display device 157 at the time t1C when the second stop operation is performed. The navigation image d10 is displayed. In addition, the "left" sound is output from the speakers 272 and 277. As a result, the player can grasp that the left reel 110 is the third stop reel. Finally, the slot machine 100 ends the display of the payout number display 127 and ends the display of the operation navigation image d10 of the liquid crystal display device 157 when the third stop operation is performed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the non-AT state is internally won.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the non-AT state, the slot machine 100 does not execute the operation navigation in the game in which the winning combination of the small winning combination 3a to the small winning combination 3f is internally won. Further, in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won in the non-AT state, the main control unit 300 internally wins any of the internal winning commands (small winning combination 3a to small winning combination 3f) indicating the small winning combination 3. Information that is unknown whether it was done) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. This is because the operation navigation is not executed in the non-AT state, so it is not necessary to transmit information regarding the correct operation order. As a result, even if the command is illegally analyzed by a third party, the correct operation order is not grasped.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing whether or not the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the AT state, the slot machine 100 does not execute the operation navigation in the game in which (1) the small winning combination 3a is internally won, but (2) any one of the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f. Execute the operation navigation in the game in which the role is internally won.

Specifically, in the game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state, the main control unit 300 receives an internal winning command indicating the small winning combination 3 (although it can be seen that the small winning combination 3 has been internally won, the small winning combination 3a to the small winning combination 3f). Information that it is unknown which combination of the above was won internally) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In this case, since the operation navigation is not executed even in the AT state, it is not necessary to transmit the information regarding the correct operation order. As a result, even if the command is analyzed illegally by a third party, the correct operation order is not grasped.

On the other hand, in the game in which the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f is internally won in the AT state, the main control unit 300 performs an internal winning command (internal) indicating the internally winning small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f. Information indicating the winning combination and also information indicating the operation order of the correct answer) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. This is because the operation navigation is executed in this case.

As a result, in the game in which any of the small wins 3b to 3f in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 is executed. (See FIG. 9 (c)).

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) in the non-AT state is internally won.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the non-AT state, the slot machine 100 does not execute the operation navigation in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won. Further, in a game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won in the non-AT state, the main control unit 300 issues an internal winning command indicating the internal winning of the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) to the first sub-control unit 400. Send to.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the AT state, the slot machine 100 executes the operation navigation in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won. Specifically, in the game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the main control unit 300 has an internal lottery command indicating the internal winning of the re-game combination 1 and push order information indicating the correct operation order. A push order command including the above is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The push order information is information determined by the push order lottery (see FIG. 8B).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an execution status of the operation navigation in the AT state. As a summary of the description using FIGS. 10 to 13, in the AT state, the slot machine 100 has a replay combination 1 (normal replay) or a small combination 3 (pushing order bell) of any of the small combinations 3b to 3f. ) Is internally won, the operation navigation is executed, and the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won.

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, the processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main processing of the main control unit.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which the start signal is input starts resetting by reset interruption and executes the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 15 according to the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the operation is permitted to the WDT 314, and the initial setting is performed. Set the value, etc.

In step S102, the bet number setting / start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and preparations are made for sending an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. If the player wins the re-game combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, a winning line determination process is performed in which the number of inserted medals is determined and a valid winning line is determined.

In step S104, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number generated by the random number value generation circuit 316 is performed.

In step S105, the winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104, and the internal lottery is performed. Preparations are made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result of the internal lottery, if any of the winning combinations (including the operating combination) is internally won, the winning combination flag is turned on.

Here, the internal lottery command when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won will be described. (1) When the AT system game state is in the non-AT state, the small winning combination 3 is internally won. (It is unknown which of the small winning combination 3a to the small winning combination 3f was internally won), and (2-1) when the AT system game state is in the AT state and the small winning combination 3a is internally won. Sends information indicating that the small winning combination 3 has been internally won (it is unknown that the small winning combination 3a has been internally won), while (2-2) the AT system game state is in the AT state, and the small winning combination 3b ~ When any of the small winning combinations 3f is internally won, information indicating that the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f has been internally won is transmitted.

In step S106, the reel stop data selection process for selecting the reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

In step S107, the main control unit / operation condition display setting process (detailed later) for setting the operation navigation of the main control unit 300 is executed.

In step S108, the reel rotation start process is executed to start the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112.

In step S109, the reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is displayed in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Refer to it and stop any of the reels 110 to 112 according to the number of lead-in frames set in the stop table. When all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110. In this step S109, for each stop operation, the stop button reception command for the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command and the second stop operation). For the third stop operation, the stop button reception 2 command) is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel is prepared. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, reel stop for the third stop operation 3 Command) is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S110, a winning determination process for determining a winning is performed. In this winning combination processing, when a pattern combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the small winning combination 1 (watermelon). Further, in this step S110, preparations are made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S111, the medal granting process is performed. In the medal granting process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

In step S112, the game state control process is performed. In the game state control process, processing related to the transition of each game state (RT system game state, AT system game state) is performed, and the game state is transferred when the start condition or end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command including information indicating the current game state.

With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S1006 of FIG. 16) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit.

The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

In step S1001, the timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

In step S1002, the WDT314 is periodically (this) so that the count value of the WDT314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect an abnormality in the process). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the main control unit timer.

In step S1003, the input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each of the various sensors 318. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

In step S1004, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

In step S1005, the timer update process is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated in each time unit.

In step S1006, the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400, the command type included in the received output schedule information enables the determination of the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300, and is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the effect control content can be determined.

In step S1007, the external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652, which is separate from the slot machine 100, via the information output circuit 334.

In step S1008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S1003, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out to monitor the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormalities, medal payout abnormalities, etc. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) displays are set according to the current gaming state.

In step S1009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S1011. When the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S1010.

In step S1010, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end processing, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1001 is set in each original register. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S1011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the state at the time of power failure at the time of power recovery is saved as recovery data in a predetermined area of RAM 308, and power failure processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Main control unit / operation condition display setting process>
Next, the main control unit / operating condition display setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 17A. FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the main control unit / operating condition display setting process in step S107 of FIG.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game state of the AT system of the main control unit 300 is in the AT state. If the game state of the AT system of the main control unit 300 is in the AT state, the process proceeds to step S202, and if not, the main control unit / operation condition display setting process is terminated.

In step S202, the operation navigation setting process (detailed later) related to the operation navigation setting is executed.

<Operation navigation setting process>
Next, the operation navigation setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 17B. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation navigation setting process in step S202 of FIG. 17A.

In step S301, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won in the game. If the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S304.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 3a is internally won among the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell). If the small winning combination 3a is internally won, the operation navigation setting process is terminated, and if not, that is, if any of the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f is internally won, the process proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed with the operation order of the correct answer of the internally won small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) as the content of the operation navigation. For example, when the small winning combination 3b is internally won, the effect setting of the operation navigation indicating the operation order of "right, left, middle" is performed. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C). After the end of step S303, the operation navigation setting process ends. Since the main control unit 300 has transmitted an internal lottery command indicating that any of the small winning combinations 3b to 3f has been internally won to the first sub control unit 400 (see step S105 in FIG. 15), the first The 1 sub-control unit 400 and the 2nd sub-control unit 500 execute operation navigation by the 1st sub-control unit 400 and the 2nd sub-control unit 500 based on the contents of the received internal lottery command (FIG. 9B). (C).

In step S304, it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 1 (normal bell) has been internally won in the game. If the player wins the re-game combination 1 (normal bell) internally, the process proceeds to step S305. If not, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S305, the push order lottery is executed to determine the operation content of the correct answer, and the determined operation content of the correct answer is set as the content of the operation navigation. For details, operate one of the six options of "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right middle left", and "right middle left". (See FIG. 8 (b)).

In step S306, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed according to the contents of the operation navigation determined in step S305. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C). Further, in step S306, preparations are made for transmitting a push order command including the operation content (push order information) of the operation navigation to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 execute the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 based on the contents of the received push order commands (FIG. 9 (b) (c)).

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 18A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 18B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 18C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 18A.

When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization process, the initial setting of the input / output port, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

In step S3003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S3004, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

In step S3005, the effect control process is performed. Here, the production is prepared according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing processing such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing the effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. For example, in the present embodiment, in the AT state, when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell; excluding the small winning combination 3a) or the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won, the first sub-control unit 400 / first 2 The operation navigation is set by the sub control unit 500.

In step S3006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S3005, this instruction is output to the sound source IC 418.

In step S3007, the lamp control process is performed based on the process result of step S3005. For example, if there is an instruction to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S3005, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422.

In step S3008, the shutter control process is performed based on the process result of step S3005. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S3005, the shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

In step S3009, information output processing for setting to send a command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S3005, the setting to output this control command is made, and the process returns to step S3002.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 18B. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (c). The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in this embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 18A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S3202, the command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S3608, the effect random number value is updated, and the like.

<Processing of the second sub control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 19A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 19B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 19C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 19D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub-control unit 500.

First, in step S4001 of FIG. 19A, various initial settings are performed. In this initialization process, input / output port initial setting, initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

In step S4002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S4003.

In step S4003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S4004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 determines whether or not a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S4005, the effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S4004, the process corresponding to this command is performed. In addition, processing such as reading out the production data from ROM 506 other than this is included, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

In step S4006, image control processing (details will be described later) is performed based on the processing result of step S4005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S4005, the image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, when the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is executed, the image control for displaying the operation navigation image is executed. When this image control process is completed, the process returns to step S4002.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 19B. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S4101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

Next, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (c). The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S4201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S4002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S4002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S4202, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process of step S4006 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (d). The figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S4301, an image data transfer instruction is given. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display area A of the VRAM 536 and the drawing area of the display area B. As a result, the one-frame image stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set the command to instruct the start of data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the instruction set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

In step S4302, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 has been input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S4303. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

In step S4303, parameters are set based on the effect scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S4301, the CPU 504 information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of the VRAM 518, image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP516. The VDP 516 sets parameters according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

In step S4304, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

In step S4305, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 is input based on the end of drawing the image. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S4306. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is generated. Wait for to be entered.

In step S4306, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images have been generated is incremented (+1) to end the process.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation of the forward pressing of "left middle right" is not executed, so that the forward pressing of "left middle right" is performed. There is a gameplay that reduces the amount of profit when executing the operation navigation of. However, even if there is no operation navigation in the AT state, the player usually stops the forward push of "left, middle, right", and this operation causes the small winning combination 3 (pushing order). Bell) may be won. As a result, the player can improve the motivation to play the game without making the stop operation monotonous even in the game without the operation navigation in the AT state.

<Modification example>
In the above embodiment (first embodiment), the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. However, even in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, in the game in which the re-game combination 1 in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation is always executed, but the operation navigation may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, in the game in which the other winning combination in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail a modified example of the operation navigation setting process of the present embodiment (first embodiment). In this modified example, the operation navigation can be executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a, the replaying combination 1, and the loss are internally won.

In step S401, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won in the game. If the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won, the process proceeds to step S402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S407.

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 3a is internally won among the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell). If the small winning combination 3a is internally won, the process proceeds to step S404. If not, that is, if any of the small winning combination 3b to the small winning combination 3f is internally won, the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed with the operation order of the correct answer of the internally won small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) as the content of the operation navigation. For example, when the small winning combination 3b is internally won, the effect setting of the operation navigation indicating the operation order of "right, left, middle" is performed. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C). After the end of step S403, the operation navigation setting process ends. Since the main control unit 300 has transmitted an internal lottery command indicating that any of the small winning combinations 3b to 3f has been internally won to the first sub control unit 400 (see step S105 in FIG. 15), the first The 1 sub-control unit 400 and the 2nd sub-control unit 500 execute operation navigation by the 1st sub-control unit 400 and the 2nd sub-control unit 500 based on the contents of the received internal lottery command (FIG. 9B). (C).

In step S404, an operation navigation execution lottery is performed. The operation navigation execution lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation navigation. Specifically, the winning probability of the operation navigation execution lottery when the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) is internally won is 1/2.

In step S405, if the result of the operation navigation execution lottery in step S404 is won, the process proceeds to step S406, and if not, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S406, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed with the operation order of the correct answer of the internally won small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) as the content of the operation navigation. Specifically, the effect setting of the operation navigation indicating the operation order of "left, middle, right" is performed. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C).

Further, in step S405, preparations are made for transmitting a push order command including the operation content (push order information) of the operation navigation to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 execute the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 based on the contents of the received push order commands (FIG. 9 (b) (c)). After the end of step S406, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S407, it is determined whether or not the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won in the game. If the player wins the replay 1 (normal replay) internally, the process proceeds to step S408. If not, the process proceeds to step S412.

In step S408, an operation navigation execution lottery is performed. The operation navigation execution lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation navigation. Specifically, the winning probability of the operation navigation execution lottery when the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won is 1/4.

In step S409, if the result of the operation navigation execution lottery in step S408 is won, the process proceeds to step S410, and if not, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S410, the push order lottery is executed to determine the operation content of the correct answer, and the determined operation content of the correct answer is set as the content of the operation navigation. For details, operate one of the six options of "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right middle left", and "right middle left". (See FIG. 8 (b)).

In step S411, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed according to the content of the operation navigation determined in step S410. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C). Further, in step S411, preparations are made for transmitting a push order command including the operation content (push order information) of the operation navigation to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 execute the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 based on the contents of the received push order commands (FIG. 9 (b) (c)). After the end of step S411, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S412, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning combination internal lottery in the game is a loss. If the result of the winning combination internal lottery is lost in the game, the process proceeds to step S413, and if not, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S413, an operation navigation execution lottery is performed. The operation navigation execution lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation navigation. Specifically, the winning probability of the operation navigation execution lottery when the result of the winning combination internal lottery is lost is 1/8.

In step S414, if the result of the operation navigation execution lottery in step S413 is won, the process proceeds to step S415, and if not, the operation navigation setting process ends.

In step S415, the push order lottery is executed to determine the operation content of the correct answer, and the determined operation content of the correct answer is set as the content of the operation navigation. For details, operate one of the six options of "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right middle left", and "right middle left". The contents of.

In step S416, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed according to the content of the operation navigation determined in step S415. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C). Further, in step S416, preparations are made for transmitting a push order command including the operation content (push order information) of the operation navigation to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 execute the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 based on the contents of the received push order commands (FIG. 9).

In this way, in the game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won, the forward pressing operation navigation of "left, middle, and right" may be executed, or the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) internally winning game may be executed. In some cases, the operation navigation may not be executed, and even if the operation navigation is lost, the operation navigation may be executed. As a result, the player does not know the winning result until the stop operation is completed in the game with the operation navigation in the AT state and the game without the operation navigation, and the player can improve the motivation to play without making the stop operation monotonous. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. However, in the game, an effect suggesting that the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) has been internally won (hereinafter referred to as a small winning combination 3 winning suggestion effect) may be executed.

FIG. 21A shows an example of an effect when the small winning combination 3 winning suggestion effect is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. In the small winning combination 3 winning suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21 (a), an image suggesting small winning combination 3 winning (hereinafter referred to as a small winning combination 3 winning suggestion image; for example, a bell displayed on the periphery of the screen) when the start lever is operated. (Yellow image frame suggesting winning, etc.) d20 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. By visually recognizing the small winning combination 3 winning suggestion image d20, the player knows that the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) has been won, so that the normal stop operation of "left middle right" is performed. Expected to do. FIG. 21A shows a display mode and an effect mode of the reel after the third stop operation when the player pushes the “left, middle, right” forward. In this case, the small winning combination 3 winning image d30 indicating the small winning combination 3 winning is displayed on the effect image display device 157.

FIG. 21B shows another production example when the small winning combination 3 winning suggestion effect is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. The small winning combination 3 winning suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21B is an effect of vibrating the shutters 163a and 163b to the left and right when the start lever is operated. In this way, the small role 3 winning suggestion effect does not have to be an image effect. Since the player recognizes that the attention is being alerted by the vibration of the shutters 163a and 163b, he / she understands that the operation should be performed carefully (that is, it is better not to perform the operation other than the forward pressing). It is expected that the normal stop operation of "left, middle, right" will be executed. This is because if the normal stop operation of "left, middle, right" is not executed on the conventional game console, the reel pull-in control according to the order is executed, resulting in an unintended dropout. Because there was. FIG. 21B shows the display mode and the effect mode of the reel after the third stop operation when the player pushes the "left middle right" forward, and the small winning combination 3 winning image d30 is produced. It is displayed on the image display device 157.

In addition, the small role 3 (pushing order bell) of the above embodiment is one of the six choices of "left middle right", "left and right middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle", and "right middle left". Was decided as the correct operation order. However, one of the subdivided small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) may set the correct answer only for the first stop operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is subdivided into five small winning combination 3ax, small winning combination 3bx, small winning combination 3cx, small winning combination 3dx, and small winning combination 3ex, and the correct answer of the small winning combination 3ax. There may be two stop operations, "left middle right" and "left and right middle". That is, when the small winning combination 3ax is internally won, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) may be won by performing the first stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110. In this case, the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3ax in the AT state is internally won, and the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3bx to the small winning combination 3ex in the AT state is internally won. .. In the game in which the small winning combination 3ax in the AT state is internally won, the player has a high probability of performing the first stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 even if there is no operation navigation. There is a high probability of winning a prize. The internal winning probabilities of these five roles are the same.

In FIG. 23 (a), in the game in which the small winning combination 2 (cherry) or the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation is not executed, but the effect a that gives the player a sense of expectation is executed. It is a time chart of a modification example when there is a case. Here, the small role 2 (cherry) is a role that may be given a predetermined profit such as an addition of an AT game or a simultaneous internal winning with a special role (bonus) when the role is internally won. .. That is, the production a is a production in which an additional AT game and an internal winning of a special role (bonus) can be expected. It should be noted that the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) is a winning combination that is unlikely to be given a predetermined profit such as an addition of an AT game or a simultaneous internal winning with a special winning combination (bonus).

FIG. 23B shows an example of the display mode of the effect a. In the effect a, for example, an image showing an expectation (hereinafter referred to as an expectation image; for example, characters such as “extreme heat”) d40 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. By seeing the expectation image d40 of the effect a, the player expects the AT game to be added and improves the expectation.

However, conventionally, in a game in which such an expectation image d40 is displayed, if the small role 2 cannot be won, the player is disappointed and the interest of the game is lowered.

Therefore, in this modification, the effect a is executed even in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, and the expected feeling image d40 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. As a result, even if the player who visually recognizes the effect a does not win the small winning combination 2 without stopping the cherry symbol on the effective line when the middle reel 111 is stopped for the first time, the bell is on the effective line. If the symbol is stopped, it can be expected that there is a possibility of winning the small winning combination 3a as a result of the subsequent stop, so that the expectation can be maintained without being discouraged.

In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the effect a may be executed even when the winning combination internal lottery process in the AT state is lost. In this way, even in the case of loss, the effect a may or may not be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, the effect a may not be executed in the game in which the small winning combination 2 (cherry) or the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won. As described above, in this modified example, the execution lottery is performed in the game in which the small winning combination 2 (cherry) or the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won, and the effect a is executed only when the winning combination is won. ing. However, apart from this, the effect a may always be executed in the game in which the small winning combination 2 (cherry) or the small winning combination 3a (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won.

Further, in this modification, the small winning combination 3a is set as a combination that is not given a predetermined profit such as an addition of an AT game, but is set as a combination that may be given a predetermined profit such as an addition of an AT game. May be good. By winning the small role 3a (Oshijun Bell), the player's expectation may be further improved. However, in this case, it is preferable that the small winning combination 2 (the probability of granting the predetermined profit is smaller than that of the cherry, or the magnitude of the profit is smaller.

Although the effect a is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 2 in the AT state is internally won and the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, the same effect a may not be executed. Any production of the same series may be used. For example, the effect a1 in which characters such as "super heat" are displayed but the background color is blue to indicate that the expectation is low, and the characters such as "super heat" are displayed but the background color is high in expectation. An effect a2 to be represented in red is prepared, and the effect a2 is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 2 in the AT state is internally won, and the effect a1 is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. Since there is no additional AT game (or the probability that there is an additional AT game is low) in the game in which the small role 3a is internally won, the production a1 may perform a production indicating that the expectation is lower than that of the production a2. preferable. As described above, the effect a may have the same characters in some parts or different characters in other parts.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, not only the game in which the small winning combination 3 in the AT state (pushing order bell; except for the small winning combination 3a) or the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won, but also the small winning combination 4 in the unquestioned push order. The operation navigation is also executed in the game in which the (common bell) is internally won. Then, in the operation navigation in the game in which the replay role 1 (normal replay) or the small role 4 (common bell) of the unquestioned push order is internally won, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is not executed, and the first sub control unit is used. Only the operation navigation by the 400 / second sub-control unit 500 is executed. This is from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load of the main control unit 300. Since the winning combination is always won regardless of the order of the stop operations, the operation navigation is less important than the pushing order combination. Therefore, it was decided to reduce the processing load of the main control unit 300 by using only the operation navigation by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500.

In addition, in the game in which the push order unquestioned combination in the AT state is internally won, when the configuration in which the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is not executed is adopted, the operation is performed if there is only one push order unquestioned combination to be the target of the operation navigation. Since the internal winning combination is grasped by the player from the notification mode of the navigation, in the second embodiment, the operation navigation is executed even in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won.

For example, if the winning probabilities of the small winning combination 4 (common bell) differ between settings 1 to 6, and if the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won in the AT state, the operation navigation is executed unless the operation navigation is executed. It turns out that the internal winning combination was small role 4 (common bell) when the bell was won. The set value can be estimated by counting the frequency. Further, for example, when a lottery is performed by adding the number of games in the AT state when the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won, the operation navigation must be executed when the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won in the AT state. When the operation navigation is not executed and the bell is won, it turns out that the internal winning combination was the small combination 4 (common bell). It is expected that the number of games in the AT state will be added each time, but if there is no actual addition, the motivation for playing will be reduced.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, even if the operation navigation is executed only by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, the internal winning combination is not exposed to the player.

In the second embodiment, only the configurations, functions, and processes different from those in the first embodiment will be described, and the same parts will be designated by the same reference numerals with respect to other configurations, functions, and processes, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining whether or not the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the non-AT state and the AT state is internally won.

As shown in FIG. 24, the slot machine 100 does not execute the operation navigation in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the non-AT state is internally won, and the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won. In the game, the operation navigation by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 is executed without executing the operation navigation by the main control unit 300.

In the game in which the AT state replay combination 1 (normal replay) or small combination 4 (common bell) is internally won, the notification content of the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is the first. 1 Determined by the sub-control unit 400. That is, when the main control unit 300 transmits an internal winning command indicating the internal winning of the replay combination 1 (normal replay) or the small combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state, the first sub control unit 400 replays. The push order lottery is executed when the internal winning command indicating the internal winning of the game combination 1 (normal replay) or the small combination 4 (common bell) is received, and the notification content of the operation navigation is determined.

Further, in the second embodiment, in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is always executed. However, apart from this, in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won, an execution lottery is performed, and only when the winning is won, the operation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is performed. You may try to execute the navigation.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an execution status of the operation navigation in the AT state of the second embodiment. Further, FIG. 26A is a diagram showing a notification mode of the operation navigation of the game in which the small winning combination 3a, the small winning combination 4, or the replaying combination 1 is internally won in the AT state.

As shown in FIG. 25, the slot machine 100 provides operation navigation by the main control unit 300 in (1) a game in which the AT state replay combination 1 (normal replay) or small combination 4 (common bell) is internally won. In the game in which the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is executed without being executed, and (2) the small winning combination 3 of any of the small winning combination 3b to 3f in the AT state is internally won, the main The operation navigation is executed by the control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, and the second sub-control unit 500, and (3) the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won. -Neither of the second sub-control units 500 executes the operation navigation.

In the second embodiment as well, as in the modified example of the first embodiment, an execution lottery may be performed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won, and if the game is won, the operation navigation may be executed. (See steps S402 to S406 in FIG. 20).

FIG. 26 (b) is a diagram showing a change in the notification mode of the operation navigation in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won, and FIG. 26 (c) is a diagram showing the change in the notification mode of the operation navigation in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won. It is a figure which shows the change of the notification mode of the operation navigation in the game which won (normal replay) internally.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 (b) and 26 (c), the notification mode of the operation navigation for the unquestioned push order combination is the same. This is to prevent the player from grasping the result of the winning combination internal lottery process. Specifically, in the game in which the small role 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation image d10 displayed on the effect image display device 157 is an image in black characters instead of yellow that recognizes the bell. Is. Further, in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation image d10 displayed on the effect image display device 157 is an image in black characters instead of light blue for recognizing the replay. .. In this way, when the internal winning combination is internally won in the AT state, the display mode of the operation navigation image d10 is the same so that the internal winning combination is not grasped.

[Third Embodiment]
The symbol combination of the replay combination 1 (normal replay) of the third embodiment is different from the symbol combination of the replay combination 1 (normal replay) of the first embodiment. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the special combination 1, the special combination 2, and the replay combination 1 of the third embodiment. The only symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 (BB) is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)", and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role 1 (normal replay) is "Seven 2-Seven". 2-Seven 2 "and" Replay-Replay-Replay ". The other types of winning combinations and symbol combinations are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, only the configurations, functions and processes different from those in the first embodiment will be described, and the same parts will be designated by the same reference numerals with respect to other configurations, functions and processes, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The re-game combination 1 (normal replay) of the present embodiment is internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process, and (1) when the reverse push stop operation of "right, middle, left" is performed, it is on the effective line. When the symbol combination of "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" is displayed in, and (2) a stop operation other than the reverse press of "Right, Middle, Left" is performed, "Replay-Replay-Replay" is displayed on the effective line. The symbol combination of is displayed. The replay combination 1 of (1) is referred to as a replay combination 1 of the bonus symbol, and the replay combination 1 of (2) is referred to as a replay combination 1 of the replay symbol.

Further, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the AT start condition is satisfied, only the first sub control unit 400 is in the AT state first, and the main control unit 300 has the AT start condition. The AT state is set from the next game of the game in which the replay role 1 (normal replay) is internally won after the establishment. FIG. 27B is a diagram showing the transition of the game state of the AT system of the third embodiment, the notification mode of the expectation effect, and the execution status of the operation navigation.

In the third embodiment, in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) after the AT start condition is satisfied is internally won, the expectation effect including the content of the stop operation is executed. The expectation effect is an effect that expects a predetermined privilege to be given, and in the present embodiment, it is an effect that expects a transition to the AT state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the expectation effect is the operation navigation image d10 and the Seven 2 symbol showing the operation sequence from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, as in the operation navigation. This is an effect of displaying the image d50 instructing to aim and outputting the sound indicating the operation order via the speakers 272 and 277 to encourage the winning of the replaying combination 1 of the bonus symbol. That is, the expectation effect is an effect including the notification content of the operation navigation. The content of the notification of the expectation effect of the present embodiment is information indicating the stop operation order of the reverse pressing of "right, middle, left". The player expects the transition to the AT state by viewing the effect images d10 and d50 of the expectation effect and listening to the sound of the expectation effect.

In addition, in the game in which the expectation effect is executed, even if the bonus symbol replay role 1 is won or not, the bonus symbol replay role 1 is not won (the replay symbol replay role 1 is won). However, from the next game of the game in which the expectation effect is executed, the game state of the AT system of the main control unit 300 becomes the AT state. Assuming such playability, the re-game combination 1 of the AT state ( In a game that is internally won in (normal replay), if you execute the operation navigation of the reverse push operation order of "right, middle, left", the bonus symbol replay role 1 will be displayed, so the player misunderstands. It may improve expectations. Therefore, in the third embodiment, in the game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation of the reverse push operation order of "right, middle, left" is not executed.

FIG. 28A is a table schematically showing the contents of the push order lottery table used in the push order lottery of the game internally won in the AT state replay combination 1 (normal replay). As shown in FIG. 28 (a), in the push order lottery of the game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the reverse push of "right, middle, left" is not selected. Then, in order to avoid the reverse push of "right middle left", the probability that the forward push of "left middle right" is selected is set high. Therefore, if the game is limited to the game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the execution probability of the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" is high.

In the third embodiment, in view of this point, it is decided not to execute the forward push operation navigation of "left middle right" in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won. This is to reduce the execution frequency of the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" as the entire AT state.

In the third embodiment, the operation navigation is executed even in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) in the AT state is internally won. That is, in the AT state of the third embodiment, in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell: excluding the small winning combination 3a), the small winning combination 4 (common bell), or the replay winning combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won. The operation navigation by the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 is executed. Then, the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" can be executed in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) or the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won.

FIG. 28B is a time chart showing the expectation effect and the execution status of the operation navigation in the AT state. In summary, the slot machine 100 executes the expectation effect in the game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won after the AT start condition is satisfied. Also, in the AT state, the operation navigation is used in the game in which the replay role 1 (normal replay) or the small role 3 (pushing order bell) or the small role 4 (common bell) of any of the small roles 3b to 3f is internally won. It is executed, and the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small role 3a is internally won.

Therefore, the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" is executed in the game in which the replay role 1 (normal replay) is internally won because it is not executed in the game in which the small role 3a is internally won. Does not give a small impression. In the past, there was a player who remembered the contents of the operation navigation that is frequently executed in the AT state and operated the contents in the normal game state, but it must give the impression that the operation navigation of the forward push is not executed frequently. For example, there are cases where an effect of prompting the forward push operation in the normal game state can be expected as a result.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The fourth embodiment is similar to the third embodiment. The operating conditions for winning the re-gaming combination 1 of the bonus symbol are different, and the game performance other than that is substantially the same as that of the third embodiment. That is, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay combination 1 (normal replay) include "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2" and "Replay-Replay-Replay" as in the third embodiment. The re-game combination 1 is internally elected to the winning combination in the internal lottery process of the winning combination, and (1) when the forward push stop operation of "left middle right" is performed, "Seven 2-Seven 2-" is placed on the valid line. The symbol combination of "Seven 2" is displayed, and (2) when a stop operation other than the forward pressing of "left, middle, right" is performed, the symbol combination of "replay-replay-replay" is displayed on the effective line.

FIG. 29A is a time chart showing the transition of the game state of the AT system of the fourth embodiment, the notification mode of the expectation effect, and the execution / non-execution of the operation navigation. The slot machine 100 executes an expectation effect in a game in which the replay combination 1 (normal replay) after the AT start condition is satisfied is internally won. The expectation effect is an effect that expects a predetermined privilege to be given, and also in the present embodiment, it is an effect that expects a transition to the AT state. Specifically, the expectation effect is displayed via the operation navigation image d10 showing the stop operation order of the forward pressing of "left middle right", the image d50 instructing to aim at the Seven 2 symbol, and through the speakers 272 and 277. This is a production that outputs a voice indicating the operation order of "left, middle, right" to encourage the winning of the replaying role 1 of the bonus symbol.

On the premise of such playability, in the game in which the AT state replay role 1 (normal replay) is internally won, when the operation navigation of the reverse push operation order of "left middle right" is executed, the bonus symbol is displayed. Since the re-game combination 1 is displayed, the player may misunderstand and improve the expectation. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, in the game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation of the forward pressing operation order of "left middle right" is not executed.

FIG. 29B is a table schematically showing the contents of the push order lottery table used in the push order lottery of the game internally won in the AT state replay combination 1 (normal replay). As shown in FIG. 29 (b), in the push order lottery of the game in which the re-game combination 1 (normal replay) in the AT state is internally won, the forward push of "left middle right" is not selected. Then, in order to avoid the forward push of "left middle right", the probability that the reverse push of "right middle left" is selected is set high.

In the fourth embodiment, in view of the fact that the forward push operation navigation of "left middle right" is not executed in the game in which the AT state replay combination 1 (normal replay) is internally won, the AT state small combination 3 In the game in which (Pushing order bell) was internally won, it was decided not to execute the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right". If, in a game in which the small role 3 (push order bell) in the AT state is internally won, the forward push operation navigation of "left middle right" is executed, the game is internally won in the small role 3 (push order bell). This is because the player will understand that.

Although not shown, in the AT state of the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the replaying combination 1 (normal replay) or the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) of any of the small winning combination 3b to 3f. , The operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won, and the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a is internally won.

Therefore, if the operation navigation other than the forward push of "left, middle, right" is executed, there is a possibility of winning a small role 3a or a replay role 1 (normal replay), and either result until the game operation is completed. You can expect to be.

[Modifications in the first to fourth embodiments]
In the first to third embodiments described above, during the entire period of the AT state, the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" was not executed when the small winning combination 3a was internally won. However, during a part of the AT state, the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" at the time of winning the small winning combination 3a may be executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 30A, from the start of the AT state to the predetermined number of games (for example, 500 games), the operation navigation at the time of winning the small winning combination 3a is executed, and the predetermined number of games is executed. After (for example, 500 games), the operation navigation at the time of winning the small winning combination 3a may not be executed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, until the difference number in the AT state is a predetermined number (for example, 1000 sheets, etc.), the operation navigation at the time of winning the small winning combination 3a is executed, and the difference in the AT state is executed. When the number of sheets exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 500 games), the operation navigation at the time of winning the small winning combination 3a may not be executed. Here, the difference number is a total count obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted from the number of medals paid out.

For a player who has experienced the AT state for a long time and has become accustomed to the operation navigation, the operation navigation may not be executed or the frequency of the operation navigation may be reduced. It may be possible to reduce the fatigue of the player.

In addition, in principle, the forward push operation navigation of "left middle right" at the time of winning the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is not executed, and in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, the small winning combination 3 is continuously specified. If the number of times is not won, the forward push operation navigation of "left, middle, right" may be executed in the next game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a situation of operation navigation in such a modified example. FIG. 31 shows that in the games G1, G2, and G3 that were internally won in the small role 3a in the AT state, the operation navigation was not executed and the small role 3 (pushing order bell) was not won (spilled eyes). Is displayed). Further, FIG. 31 shows that, as a result, in the game G4 in which the small winning combination 3a in the next AT state was internally won, the operation navigation was executed and the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) was won. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 31, if the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not won three times in a row, the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won. It shows the case to do. The number of non-winnings of the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not limited to three, and may be a total number of times in addition to the number of consecutive times.

In this way, based on the winning result of the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, it may be determined whether or not the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won next time.

In addition, the game state of the main control unit 300 may be changed according to the combination of spilled symbols displayed when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won. For example, (1) If any of the small wins 3b to 3f is internally won and the small win 3 (pushing order bell) is not won, the spilled eye A may be displayed, and (2) If the small winning combination 3a is internally won and the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not won, the spilled eye B may be displayed.

Here, the spilled eye A is a symbol combination accompanied by a transition to a gaming state, and is a symbol combination accompanied by a transition to a disadvantageous gaming state. On the other hand, the spilled eye B is a symbol combination that does not involve a transition of the gaming state. That is, if the small winning combination 3a is internally won in the AT state and the small winning combination 3 is not won, it is difficult to shift to a disadvantageous gaming state, but in the AT state, the small winning combination 3b to 3f is internally won and the small winning combination is won. In the case of non-winning in 3, the transition to the disadvantageous gaming state may be facilitated.

FIG. 32 is a time chart showing the state of operation navigation in such a modified example. In the game in which the small role 3a in the AT state is internally won, the operation navigation is not executed, so even if the small role 3 (pushing order bell) is not won, the spilled eye B is likely to be displayed (spilled eye). A is hard to display). On the other hand, therefore, in the game in which the small winning combination 3b to 3f in the AT state is internally won and the operation navigation is executed, if the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not won, the spilled eye A is It is easier to display. Therefore, a game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won and the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not won is internally won in any of the small winning combination 3b to 3f in the AT state, and the small winning combination 3 is used. Compared to the game that did not win the (Oshijun Bell), it is difficult to shift to a disadvantageous game state.

In the first to third embodiments, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) has a combination in which one of the so-called six choices is the correct operation order. For example, among the so-called three choices. One of the operation orders may serve as the correct operation order. Here, the three options mean, for example, a stop operation in which "the first stop operation is on the left", "the first stop operation is in the middle", and "the first stop operation is on the right". In this case, the correct answer operation of the small winning combination 3a is set to the stop operation in which the "first stop operation is left", and in the game in which the small winning combination 3a in the AT state is internally won, the operation in which the "first stop operation is left" is set. Do not run navigation. In the past, there were many game consoles that recommended the operation of "forward push" of "left middle right" and "pinching" of "left and right middle", so in the AT state, "forward push" (left middle). It is possible to prevent the loss from occurring when the stop operation of (right) or "pinching" (middle left and right) is performed.

In addition, when the recommended operation order is "forward push" of "left middle right" and "pinch hitting" of "left and right middle", small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is so-called 5 choices (small winning combination 3a to small). The combination 3e), the stop operation order of the correct answer of the small role 3a is "left middle right" and "left and right middle", the stop operation order of the correct answer of the small role 3b is "middle left and right", and the stop operation order of the correct answer of the small role 3c is stopped. The operation order is "middle right left", the stop operation order of the correct answer of the small winning combination 3d is "right left and right", and the stopping operation order of the correct answer of the small winning combination 3e is "right middle left". When the small winning combination 3a is internally won, it is difficult to cause a loss and the number of selections can be increased.

Furthermore, in the case of a game table in which the recommended operation order is "reverse push" of "right middle left", in the AT state, "reverse push" (right middle left) is the correct stop operation. If you win internally, you may not execute the operation navigation.

Further, conventionally, since there were many game consoles in which the first stop reel was set to the left reel 110 and the vicinity of the black BAR was operated to minimize the loss, the first stop reel was set to the left reel 110 and the vicinity of the black BAR in the AT state. If a winning combination that can be avoided by operating is internally won, the operation navigation may not be executed.

In addition, a plurality of types of replaying combinations are provided, and at least one of the plurality of types of replaying combinations can stop the "forward push" of "left middle right" in a specific gaming state. A game state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game state when the symbol combination that maintains a specific game state is stopped when the game is performed and a stop operation different from the "forward push" of "left, middle, right" is performed. It may be a transition re-game combination in which the symbol combination that shifts to is stopped. Then, in the AT state and the specific game state, the operation navigation may not be executed when the transition re-game combination is internally elected.

<< Embodiment of playability provided with a challenge zone >>
The fifth to sixth embodiments described below shift to the AT game instead of the embodiment that limits the operation navigation in the AT (assist time) game described in the first to fourth embodiments. It is an embodiment that realizes a new playability by providing a state (challenge zone) that is easy to play.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, the configurations, functions, and processes different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same parts will be designated by the same reference numerals with respect to other configurations, functions, and processes, and the description thereof will be omitted.

<Types of winning roles>
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination according to the fifth embodiment (the present embodiment).

As shown in FIG. 33, the winning combination of the present embodiment does not have the replaying combination 2 (promotion replay) and the replaying combination 3 (demotion replay) (see FIG. 5), but the other winning combination is the first. It is the same as the embodiment. Further, the symbol combination and the number of grants of the roles shown in FIG. 33 (specifically, special role 1, special role 2, replaying role 1, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3, small role 4). And the contents of the combination are as described in the first embodiment.

The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is not a game table dedicated to three-card betting, but a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of medals inserted (number of bets) is set as an effective winning line. Specifically, if one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line will be valid, and if two medals are bet, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line will be added to the three medals. If 3 cards are bet, 5 lines with the addition of the right-down winning line and the upper-right winning line will be valid as winning lines.

<Type of game state>
FIG. 34 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a normal gaming state (RT1), a special winning combination internal winning state (RT2), and a special gaming state (RT3). In the present embodiment, the gaming states roughly divided into these three are referred to as RT-type gaming states. Further, the normal gaming state (RT1) is further subdivided into a normal state, an expected state (also referred to as a challenge zone, which may be abbreviated as CZ below), and an AT state. This subdivided gaming state of the normal gaming state (RT1) is called an AT-based gaming state. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 also controls the state related to the so-called AT (assist time), and the first sub-control is performed according to the RT system game state and the AT system game state determined by the main control unit 300. The unit 400 is designed to set the effect game state.

Hereinafter, the transition of the game state of the RT system of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. The definitions of the normal gaming state (RT1), the special winning combination internal winning state (RT2), and the special gaming state (RT3) are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The normal gaming state (RT1) is set in the initial state, and when the number of medals is paid out in excess of the specified number in the special gaming state (RT3) (details will be described later), the normal gaming state (RT1) is set. .. The normal gaming state (RT1) set in the initial state and the normal gaming state (RT1) set when transitioning from the special gaming state (RT3) are normal states. In addition, in the normal game state (RT1), when the special role is internally won, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT2), and when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed on the valid line (special). If you win a role), you will be in a special game state (RT3).

The special role internal winning state (RT2) is set when the special role is internally won in the normal game state. On the other hand, in the special combination internal winning state (RT2), when the symbol combination corresponding to the internally winning special combination is displayed, the process shifts to the special gaming state (RT3).

The special gaming state (RT3) is set when a special winning combination is won in the normal gaming state (RT1) or the special winning combination internal winning state (RT2). On the other hand, in the special game state (RT3), when the specified number of sheets is paid out, the state shifts to the normal state of the normal game state (RT1). Specifically, when the system shifts to the special gaming state (RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1, it shifts to the normal state when the payout of more than 300 medals is completed. Further, when the state shifts to the special game state (RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 2, the state shifts to the normal state when the payout of more than 100 medals is completed.

Next, the game state of the AT system of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

The normal state and the expected state are game states in which the operation navigation is not executed. The normal state and the expected state are states in which the number of medals paid out <the number of medals inserted throughout the period, and the number of medals of the player is reduced. On the other hand, the AT state is a game state in which the operation navigation is executed. The AT state is a state in which the number of medals paid out> the number of medals inserted throughout the period, and the number of medals of the player increases. In the AT-type gaming state, the AT state is the most advantageous gaming state for the player.

Further, the normal state and the expected state are gaming states that can be shifted to the AT state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The expected state is easier to shift to the AT state than the normal state. That is, the expected state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

As described above, there is a difference between the normal state and the expected state in that the expected state is more likely to shift to the AT state than the normal state. Further, there is a difference between the normal state and the expected state in that the effect of expecting the expected state to shift from the normal state to the AT state is easily executed. That is, in the expected state, the effect of expecting the transition to the AT state is executed frequently (every game is executed), but in the normal state, the effect of expecting the transition to the AT state is executed frequently. Low.

The expected state may be a game state in which the operation navigation is executed. At this time, it is preferable to set the game state in which the operation navigation is executed at a lower frequency than the AT state (the operation navigation is executed in some games among the games internally won by the push order bell).

Here, the operation navigation of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the game state of the AT system is the AT state, and the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won, more specifically, the small winning combination 3a When any of the small winning combination 3f is internally won, the operation navigation indicating the correct operation order is executed.

FIG. 35A is a diagram illustrating a privilege period of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the game is characterized in that the AT state and the expected state are alternately continuous, and the period composed of the AT state and the expected state is referred to as a privilege period. The started privilege period ends when the limiter is reached, and the AT system game state (for example, AT state or expected state) at the time when the limiter is reached shifts to the normal state. Reaching the limiter in this embodiment is basically the digestion of 1000 games during the privilege period. That is, if 1000 games are consumed in the privilege period, the privilege period ends.

In addition, other conditions may be set as the conditions for reaching the limiter, and other conditions are set (multiple types of conditions are set) in addition to the conditions for digesting 1000 games, and any of the conditions is satisfied. The case may be a condition for reaching the limiter.

In this embodiment, the navigation generation status notification lamp 190 can be turned on during this privilege period. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the AT game number correction process is executed for the last AT state, the privilege period ends even if the number of games in the privilege period does not reach 1000 games. There is.

FIG. 35B is a table showing the transition of the game state of the AT system of the present embodiment.

First, the transition from the normal state to another state will be described. In the normal state, if the player wins the transition lottery 1 that determines whether or not to shift to the expected state, which is executed every game, the game shifts to the expected state. Further, in the normal state, when the player wins the transition lottery 2 for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state, which is executed every game, the game shifts to the AT state. Here, the winning probability of the transition lottery 1 is set higher than the winning probability of the transition lottery 2. For example, the winning probability of the transition lottery 1 is 1/100, and the winning probability of the transition lottery 2 is 1/500. Therefore, in the normal state, it is easier to shift to the expected state than to shift to the AT state.

Next, the transition from the expected state to another state will be described. In the expected state, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, the game shifts to the normal state. Here, the predetermined number of games means the number of games set when the transition lottery 1 is won. Specifically, when the transition lottery 1 is won, the expected number of games lottery is performed, and as shown in FIG. 35 (c), one of 10, 20 or 30 is set as the number of games. For example, when the transition lottery 1 is won and 10 is set by the expected number of games lottery, when 10 games are exhausted in the expected state, the expected state is terminated and the normal state is entered. In addition, when the limiter of the privilege period is reached in the expected state, the expected state is terminated and the normal state is entered.

When the limiter is reached in the expected state, the player's expectation may be lowered. Therefore, when the number of games remaining until the limiter is reached is small, the normal state may be set without setting the expected state. For example, when setting the expected state, the number of games until the limiter is reached is determined, and if the number of games is less than 30 games, the normal state may be set without setting the expected state.

If the AT transition lottery is won in the expected state, the AT transition state is entered. As will be described in detail later, the AT transition lottery includes the AT transition lottery 1 executed in the first game in the expected state and the AT transition lottery 2 executed in each game in the expected state (excluding the first game). And there is. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the expected state, when the AT transition lottery is won, the expected state is interrupted and the game immediately shifts to the AT state, and the predetermined number of games in the expected state is exhausted. There are cases where the state shifts to the AT state later.

Next, the transition from the AT state to another state will be described. When the limiter of the privilege period is reached in the AT state, the AT state is terminated and the normal state is entered. Further, in the AT state, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, the game shifts to the expected state. Here, the predetermined number of games means the number of games set when the transition lottery 2 or the AT transition lottery is won. Specifically, when the transition lottery 2 or the AT transition lottery is won, the AT game number lottery is performed, and as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the number of games is 10, 20, 30, 33, 50, 55 or 70. One of them is set. In the present embodiment, in the AT game number lottery for the first AT state of the privilege period, 10 is set as the number of games, and 33 and 77 are the numbers of games suggesting the set value. .. For example, when there are settings "1" to "6" as setting values, 33 and 77 are easily selected when settings "4" to "6" are set. Hereinafter, as the number of games in the AT state, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 70 are referred to as normal numbers, and 33 and 55 are referred to as set suggestion numbers.

In the present embodiment, the condition for shifting from the expected state to the normal state is the number of digested games in the expected state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of losses, the number of times the re-game combination 1 is won, and the like may be set, and in the expected game number lottery, a plurality of options may be provided for the number of losses, the number of times the re-game combination 1 is won, and the like. Even in this case, a plurality of types of expected states having different periods can be provided. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the condition for shifting from the AT state to the expected state is the number of digested games in the AT state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of operation navigations and the number of medals won for the small role 3 (pushing bell), which is the push order role, are used. A plurality of options may be provided. Even in this case, a plurality of AT states having different profitability can be provided.

Further, the transition conditions in the AT system gaming state shown in FIG. 35 (b) may be the same conditions regardless of the set values (settings 1 to 6), or may be different for each set value.

FIG. 36A is a schematic diagram illustrating the contents of the AT game number lottery in detail. In the AT game number lottery, first, one game number is selected from 10, 20, 30, 50, or 70, and then, when the selected game number is 50 or 70, a lottery is further executed. For example, when the number of selected games is 30, the 33-selection lottery is executed, and when the 33-selection lottery is won, 33 is set as the number of games. On the other hand, when the number of selected games is 50, the 55 selection lottery is executed, and when the 55 selection lottery is won, 55 is set as the number of games.

In this first lottery, when the number of selected games is 10, 20 or 30, or when the number of selected games is 50 or 70, it is not included in the second lottery (33 selection lottery, 55 selection lottery). If the game is won, the number of selected games is set as the number of games in the AT state.

In the case of the AT game number lottery for the first AT state in the privilege period, 10 is set as the number of games in the AT state. If the specifications are such that a large number of 10, 20, 30, 50, and 70 are selected for the initial AT state, there is a possibility that the frequency of continuous (additional) AT states cannot be increased, and the AT state starts. This is because the probability may be low. Further, in the case of the AT game number lottery for the last AT state (detailed later) in the privilege period, the 33 selection lottery and the 55 selection lottery are not performed. That is, in the AT game number lottery for the final AT state, first, one game number is selected from 10, 20, 30, 50, or 70. This is to execute the AT game number correction process (details will be described later) in the final AT state.

FIG. 36B is a schematic diagram illustrating the contents of the 33 selection lottery. In the 33-selection lottery of the present embodiment, the winning probability differs depending on the set value. Specifically, when the set value is set 1, 3 or 5, the winning probability of the 33 selection lottery is 30%, and when the set value is set 2, 4 or 6, the winning probability of the 33 selection lottery is It is 70%. That is, when 33 is set as the number of games in the AT state, it can be estimated that there is a high probability that the set value is an even number. In other words, it can be said that the number of games 33 in the AT state is a number capable of determining whether the set value is odd or even.

FIG. 36 (c) is a schematic diagram illustrating the contents of the 55 selection lottery. 55 It is a schematic diagram explaining the content of a selection lottery. In the 55 selection lottery of the present embodiment, the winning probability is different depending on the set value. Specifically, when the set value is set 1, 2 or 3, the winning probability of the 55 selection lottery is 30%, and when the set value is set 4, 5 or 6, the winning probability of the 55 selection lottery is It is 70%. That is, when 55 is set as the number of games in the AT state, it can be estimated that the set value has a high probability of being set high. In other words, it can be said that the number of games 55 in the AT state is a number capable of determining whether the set value is a high setting or a low setting.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of games 33 and 55 in the AT state is a set suggestion number that suggests a set value. The setting suggestion number 55 is a numerical value that gives more advantageous information to the player than the setting suggestion number 33.

37 (a) and 37 (b) are diagrams illustrating another example of the privilege period. As shown in FIG. 35A, it is assumed that the privilege period is recognized as a series of periods when the AT state and the expected state are alternately and repeatedly repeated. However, as shown in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b), there are cases where the process ends only in the AT state and the expected state, and there are cases where the process ends only in the expected state.

FIG. 37 (c) is a diagram showing a counting period c1 for counting the number of games in the privilege period. In the case of the present embodiment, the privilege period counter counts the number of games from the start of the privilege period, and when the value of the privilege period counter reaches 1000, the privilege period ends.

FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating the number of games in the AT state for the first time and the number of games in the AT state for the second and subsequent times during the privilege period.

FIG. 38A is a diagram illustrating the number of games in the first AT state and the number of games in the expected state after the end of the first AT state during the privilege period. Specifically, FIG. 38A shows the case where the number of games in the AT state for the first time is 10 and the number of games in the expected state thereafter is 10.

In the present embodiment, as described above, 10 games are set as the initial AT state in the privilege period. Then, when the first AT state ends after digesting 10 games of the specified number of games, the number of games in the expected state started after the first AT state is 10, based on the result of the expected number of games lottery. It is selected from 20 or 30 (see FIG. 35 (c)), but the probability that a short number of games, specifically 10, is selected is high. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the AT state for a short period is set in the privilege period, there is a high probability that the expected state for a short period is set. Since the first AT state is a short period, the number of medals obtained in the first AT state is not so large. Therefore, if the period of the expected state started after the first AT state is shortened and the number of medals lost in the expected state is reduced, the possibility that the player buys additional medals in the middle can be reduced.

It should be noted that the initial AT state may not be fixedly set to 10 games as in the present embodiment, but a short number of games may be set. For example, the number of games may be selected from 10, 20 or 30. Further, instead of increasing the probability that a short number of games is set with respect to the expected state after the first AT state, 10 games may be fixedly set.

Further, when the AT state is 10 games, 10 may be always selected as the period of the expected state. Further, when the AT state is 20 games, a number (10 or 20) of 20 games or less may be selected as the period of the expected state.

FIG. 38B is a diagram illustrating the number of games in the AT state after the second time in the privilege period and the number of games in the expected state after the AT state of the second transition is completed. Specifically, FIG. 38A shows the case where the number of games in the second AT state is 20 and the number of games in the expected state thereafter is 20.

In the present embodiment, the number of games other than 10 is set for the second and subsequent AT states in the privilege period. Specifically, the number of AT games is drawn, and the number of games is selected from 20, 30, 33, 50, 55 or 70. That is, since the second and subsequent AT states have a longer period than the first AT state, the number of medals that can be obtained in the second and subsequent AT states is larger than that in the first AT state. Then, when the second and subsequent AT states have exhausted the specified number of games and ended, the number of games in the expected state started after the second and subsequent AT states is 20 or 30 games by the expected number of games lottery. It is selected from. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the AT state for a long period is set in the privilege period, there is a high probability that the expected state for a long period is set. Since the AT state after the second time is a long period, the number of medals obtained in the AT state after the second time is large. Therefore, the period of the expected state that starts after the second and subsequent AT states is lengthened, and even if the number of medals lost in the expected state is increased, the possibility that the player buys additional medals in the middle can be reduced. ..

It should be noted that the number of games may be selected from 10, 20, 30, 33, 50, 55 or 70 for the second and subsequent AT states in the privilege period. In this case, since the probability that 10 is selected in the second and subsequent AT states is low, the probability that the number of medals that can be obtained in the second and subsequent AT states is high is high.

In addition, although FIG. 38 has described the case of shifting from the normal state to the AT state, the same applies to the case of shifting from the normal state to the AT state via the expected state. As the first AT state in the privilege period, the AT state after passing through the expected state may be set as the first AT state in the privilege period.

FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating in detail the AT transition lottery executed in the expected state. As described above, the AT transition lottery includes the AT transition lottery 1 executed in the first game in the expected state, the AT transition lottery 2 executed in each game in the expected state (excluding the first game), and the AT transition lottery 2. There is.

FIG. 39A is a table showing an example of the winning probability of the AT transition lottery. According to FIG. 39 (a), the winning probability of the AT transition lottery 1 is 1/6, and the winning probability of the AT transition lottery 2 is 1/50. This numerical value is much larger than the winning probability of the transition lottery 2 executed in the normal state. From this numerical value, it can be said that the expected state is a gaming state in which the transition to the AT state is easier than in the normal state.

FIG. 39B is a diagram showing the execution time of the AT transition lottery. As described above, the AT transition lottery 1 is executed in the first game that has transitioned to the expected state, and the AT transition lottery 2 is executed in each game (excluding the first game) in the expected state. The AT transition lottery 1 and the AT transition lottery 2 are executed at the start of the game, that is, at the time of operating the start lever.

FIG. 39C is a diagram illustrating the number of stocks in the AT state. In the present embodiment, the right to shift to the AT state can be stocked, and a numerical value from 0 to 255 can be stored in the memory as the number of stocks. When the number of stocks is 1 or more, it is confirmed that the state shifts to the AT state after the expected state ends. That is, when the number of stocks is 1 or more, the next AT state is fixed.

FIG. 39D is a diagram showing an example of the winning probability of the expected state end lottery. According to FIG. 39 (d), the winning probability of the expected state end lottery is 1/2. In the present embodiment, when the AT transition lottery 2 is won, the expected state end lottery is further executed, and it is determined whether or not the expected state is interrupted and the AT state is immediately started. If the expected state end lottery is won, the expected state is interrupted and the AT state is started immediately. If the expected state end lottery is not won, the expected state is continued and the specified number of games is exhausted. After that, the AT state is started. Since the expected state is the number of medals paid out <the number of medals inserted throughout the period, it is advantageous for the player to immediately start the AT state. In the expected state after the second AT state, the expected state end lottery is performed, and in the expected state after the first AT state, the expected state end lottery is not performed.

FIG. 39 (e) is a diagram illustrating two transition patterns in the case of transition from the expected state to the AT state.

Case 1 is a transition pattern in which the player shifts to the AT state after exhausting all the predetermined number of games. Specifically, Case 1 shows a case where the AT transition lottery 2 is won in the 15th game in the expected state in which 30 games are determined as the specified number of games, and the lottery for ending the expected state is not won. .. In this case, since the AT transition lottery 2 was won, it is confirmed that the game will shift to the AT state, but since the lottery for the end of the expected state was not won, the AT state is started after 30 games have been completed in the expected state. To do.

On the other hand, Case 2 is a transition pattern in which a predetermined number of games is interrupted and the game immediately shifts to the AT state. Specifically, Case 2 shows a case where the AT transition lottery 2 is won in the 15th game in the expected state in which the number of games of 30 games is defined, and the lottery for ending the expected state is won. In this case, since the AT transition lottery 2 was won and the expected state end lottery was also won, the expected state is ended in the 15th game, and the AT state is started from the next game.

As described above, in the expected state of the present embodiment, there are two cases, one is to shift to the AT state after completing the predetermined number of games, and the other is to interrupt the predetermined number of games and shift to the immediate AT state. There are two patterns.

However, in the expected state of 10 games, the pattern of Case 2 does not exist. That is, in the expected state of 10 games, even if the AT transition lottery 2 is won and the expected state end lottery is also won, the pattern 1 is selected and the digestion of 10 games, which is the specified number of games, is required. This is because the expected state of 10 games is the expected state of the shortest period, so it is considered that the effect of reducing the number of medals is not so great even if the game is completed. In addition, it depends on the purpose of acquiring a large amount of stock in the AT state in the expected state.

In the present embodiment, the AT transition lottery is executed in the expected state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT transition lottery 2 may be executed in the AT state. Even in the AT state, the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing the transition time when shifting from the expected state to the AT state.

FIG. 40A is a timing chart when the AT transition lottery 1 is won and the transition to the AT state is determined. In this case, the number of stocks is 1 because the AT transition lottery 1 executed in the first game G1 in the expected state is won. After that, since the AT transition lottery 2 executed in the expected state was not won, the stock number is set to 0 after the specified number of games in the expected state is exhausted, and the AT state is started from the next game G2 of the game in which the expected state is completed. To start.

As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the AT transition lottery 1 is won, the next AT state is already confirmed at the start of the expected state, so the production during the expected state should be sharpened. Is possible.

FIG. 40B is a timing chart when the AT transition lottery 2 is won, the expected state end lottery is not won, and the transition to the AT state is determined. In this case, the number of stocks is 1 because the AT transition lottery 1 executed in the first game G1 in the expected state is not won, and then the AT transition lottery 2 executed in the expected game G3 is won. However, since the lottery for ending the expected state was not won, the number of stocks is set to 0 after the specified number of games in the expected state is exhausted, and the AT state is started from the next game G2 of the game in which the expected state has ended.

FIG. 40 (c) is a timing chart when the AT transition lottery 2 is won and the expected state end lottery is won and the transition to the AT state is determined. In this case, the number of stocks is 1 because the AT transition lottery 1 executed in the first game G1 in the expected state is not won, and then the AT transition lottery 2 executed in the expected game G3 is won. Further, since the lottery for ending the expected state was also won, the expected state is ended in the game G3 in the expected state, the number of stocks is set to 0, and the AT state is started from the next game of the game G3.

As shown in FIG. 40 (c), when the expected state of the specified number of games is immediately terminated and the AT state is started, the disadvantageous state is terminated and the state shifts to the advantageous state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of winning medals. This is advantageous for the player, but it is disadvantageous for the player from the viewpoint of granting the right to the AT state because the privilege of the AT transition lottery 2 executed every game in the expected state for the remaining period cannot be received.

FIG. 41 is a graph showing the relationship between the privilege period and the number of medals acquired, and is a diagram for explaining the number of medals acquired in the playability in which the AT state and the expected state are alternately continuous. Here, the number of medals won is calculated by the sum of the number of medals paid out and the number of medals inserted in each game. Here, the inclination s1 indicates the theoretical ball ejection inclination in the privilege period, and the inclination s2 indicates the ball ejection inclination in the AT state.

FIG. 41 (a) shows that the number of medals won increases in the AT state and the number of medals won decreases in the expected state during the privilege period. In a short period of time (for example, only the first AT state), the slope s2> the slope s1, and the medals may increase beyond the theoretical ball ejection slope, but for a long period of time (for example, the AT state and the expected state) When viewed in a period (a period in which and is alternately continued a plurality of times), the ball ejection inclination of the entire privilege period becomes gentle and approaches the inclination s2. This is because a short-term expected state is set after a short-term AT state, and a long-term expected state is set after a long-term AT state.

FIG. 41 (b) shows this, and shows a case where the AT state and the expected state alternately end the privilege period five times in a row without shortening the expected state. In this way, if the race is completed without shortening the expected state, the chances of the AT transition lottery 2 increase, so that the probability of the next AT state occurring also increases. As a result, the probability that the AT state and the expected state are alternately repeated a plurality of times is high, and as a result, a long privilege period is formed, so that the medal output rate can be increased while approaching the inclination s1.

On the other hand, FIG. 41 (c) shows a case where the expected state is shortened and the AT state and the expected state alternately end the privilege period three times in a row. In this case, the number of medals won will increase in the short term, but the probability of the next AT state occurring will be low, so the continuity between the AT state and the expected state will be interrupted at a small number of times, and as a result, the privilege period Will end in a short period of time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a series of long privilege periods can be realized by completing the expected state in which the AT transition lottery can be received, and the ball ejection inclination can be approached to the theoretical ball ejection inclination s1. .. On the other hand, if the expected state is shortened, the number of medals won can be increased in the short term.

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Next, the production of the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 48.

-Expected state effect FIG. 42 (a) is a diagram for explaining the expected state and the normal state effect from the viewpoint of the presence or absence of the operation navigation. As described above, the expected state and the normal state are game states in which the operation navigation is not executed. This is because the expected state and the normal state are gaming states for the purpose of suppressing medal payout.

Specifically, FIG. 42A shows the production of the game in which the small winning combination 3b is internally won in each of the expected state and the normal state. FIG. 42A shows that the operation navigation is not executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the expected state and the normal state is internally won. Although not shown in FIG. 42 (a), the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the AT state is internally won. However, since this effect mode is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted (see FIG. 9).

Further, FIG. 42A shows that the story effect is executed in the expected state, and the story display d110 is performed on the effect image display device 157. FIG. 42B shows an example of the story display d110. The story effect of the present embodiment is a continuous effect that is executed over a specified number of games in the expected state, and is an effect that is expected to shift to the AT state.

In the present embodiment, the operation navigation is not executed in the normal state and the expected state, but the operation navigation may be executed with a low probability. The normal state and the expected state can improve the motivation to play while setting the game state for the purpose of suppressing the payout of medals.

FIG. 43A is a table showing the types of story effects. The story effect of the present embodiment is composed of six types of effects, from story 1 to story 6. The story effect is set at the time of transition to the expected state.

The story 1 is a story effect set when the number of games in the expected state is 10 games, which is the minimum number of games. Story 1 is an effect suggesting that it is a short-term expected state after a short-term AT state. Therefore, the tension of the player may be increased in each game in the expected state.

The story 6 can be set when the AT state is fixed, and is a story effect indicating that the AT state is fixed (even if the AT state is fixed, another story effect is set. Sometimes). In the case of 10 games in which the expected number of games is the minimum number of games, the story 6 is not set even if the AT state is confirmed. That is, the story 6 is a story effect that is set when the period of the expected state is long. The player may feel bored if the period of the expected state in which the medals decrease is long, but the story effect of the story 6 can be executed to increase the motivation to play.

FIG. 43B is a timing chart showing an example of the story display d110 during the privilege period. Specifically, FIG. 43B shows the period of the expected state starting after the first AT state in the privilege period for 10 games, and the period of the expected state starting after the second AT state in the privilege period. An example of the story display in the case of 20 games is shown.

In this case, in the expected state of 10 games, the story display d110 of the story 1 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. This is because the story 1 is set when the number of games in the expected state is 10 games, which is the minimum number of games. By looking at the story display of the story 1, the player can grasp that the expected state ends in a short period of time.

Further, in the expected state of 20 games, the story display d110 of the story 6 is displayed on the effect image display device 157. This indicates that in the expected state of 20 games, the number of stocks is 1 at the start, and the next AT state is confirmed. By seeing the story display of the story 6, the player can proceed with the game with peace of mind because the period of the expected state becomes longer, but the next AT state is confirmed.

FIG. 44 is a timing chart showing an example of the story display d110 in the privilege period when the AT transition lottery is won in the expected state started with the stock number 1 and the stock number becomes 2.

FIG. 44A shows the case where the story effect started from the game G11 is the story 6, and the story effect started from the game G13 is the story 6.

Since the expected state starting from the game G11 is already the number of stocks 1 at the start time, the transition to the AT state is confirmed after the expected state ends. Therefore, the story 6 indicating the confirmation of the next AT state is selected. It shows the case where it was done. As a result, the player grasps that the AT state is started when the expected state started from the game G11 ends. Next, since the expected state started from the game G11 wins the AT transition lottery 2 and the expected state end lottery in the game G12, the expected state is interrupted and ended, and the AT state is started. As a result, the player can grasp that another AT state is confirmed in addition to the AT state starting from the next game of the game G12.

Since the expected state started from the game G13 has 1 stock at the start time, the transition to the AT state is confirmed after the expected state ends. Therefore, the case where the story 6 indicating the confirmation of the AT state next time is selected is shown. As a result, the player can reconfirm that the AT state is started when the expected state started from the game G13 ends.

FIG. 44B shows the case where the story effect started from the game G11 is story 3, and the story effect started from game G13 is story 6.

Since the expected state started from the game G11 has 1 stock at the start time, the transition to the AT state is confirmed after the expected state ends. However, it shows the case where the story 3 is selected as the story effect. In this case, the player cannot grasp whether or not the AT state is started even if the expected state started from the game G11 ends. Next, since the expected state started from the game G11 wins the AT transition lottery 2 and the expected state end lottery in the game G12, the expected state is interrupted and ended, and the AT state is started. As a result, the player can know that the game G12 has won the AT state transition lottery and the transition to the AT state has been decided.

Since the expected state started from the game G13 has 1 stock at the start time, the transition to the AT state is confirmed after the expected state ends. Therefore, the case where the story 6 indicating the confirmation of the AT state next time is selected is shown. As a result, the player can grasp that the AT state is started when the expected state started from the game G13 ends. Further, the player can confirm that the AT state is actually confirmed even in the expected state starting from the game G11.

In the present embodiment, the story effect is performed in the expected state, but the story effect may be performed in the AT state. In this case, the story effect may be a continuous story effect in a plurality of AT states. For example, the first episode of the story production is executed in the first AT game, the second episode of the story production is executed in the second AT game, and the third episode of the story production is executed in the third AT game. By continuing, the story production may be executed according to the number of times the AT game is executed. Then, when the final story of the story production is executed, the privilege period ends and the normal period starts with the AT game. According to this, it becomes easy to grasp the progress of the privilege period.

-AT state effect FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT game number notification effect d120 executed in the AT state.

The AT game number notification effect d120 is an effect of notifying the number of games and the number of remaining games during the entire AT state. In the AT game number notification effect d120, the effect image display device 157 displays the total number of games display d121 that displays the total number of games during the AT state, the remaining game number display d122 that displays the number of remaining games in the AT state, and the like. Further, in the AT game number notification effect d120, in addition to (1) the case where the total number of games display d121 is performed only in the first game in the AT state (hereinafter, referred to as the case where the total number of games is notified at one time), (2) ) There is a case where the total number of games display d121 is divided into a plurality of times including the first game (hereinafter, referred to as a case where the total number of games is notified by dividing into a plurality of times).

The number of notifications of the total number of games and the numerical value (number of games) of the total number of games display d121 when the total number of games is notified in a plurality of times are the notification patterns of the notification number table stored in advance in the memory. It is decided according to.

FIG. 46 shows an example of the notification number table. FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the notification number table. For example, when the period of the AT state is 70 games (normal number), as shown in FIG. 46 (a-2), a plurality of types of notification patterns are stored for 70 games and are determined by lottery. It is determined based on the number of notification patterns. The notification pattern shown in FIG. 45 (b) is the NO. It is 2 and is a pattern of notifying in two times. No. 46 (a-2). The notification pattern of 2 is a pattern in which 70 is divided into 20 and 50 for notification, and the number of games notified at the first time is 20 and the number of games notified at the second time is 70 (= 20 + 50).

Here, when the total number of games is displayed at one time in the AT game number notification effect d120, for example, when the period of the AT state is 70 games (normal number), 70 games are shown in the first game of the AT state. The total number of games is displayed d121. Further, when the period of the AT state is 55 games (setting suggested number), the total number of games display d121 indicating 55 games is performed in the first game of the AT state.

In the following, a case where the total number of games is notified in a plurality of times will be described. When the total number of games is displayed d121 in a plurality of times in the AT game number notification effect d120, the total number of games in the correct AT state period is notified in the final time, and the false AT state period other than the final time. The total number of games (the number smaller than the number of games in the AT state left at the time of notification) is notified. Further, when the numerical value indicating the period of the AT state is a normal number and the total number of games is notified in a plurality of times, the suggested number of settings is not notified in each notification of the total number of games. This is because if the normal number is notified after the set suggested number is notified, the player will be misunderstood.

FIG. 45 (a) is a timing chart relating to game progress when the period of the AT state is 70 games (normal number), and FIG. 45 (b) shows each game G21 to G26-shown in FIG. 45 (a). It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the AT game number notification effect d120 of E. The games G21 to G26-S shown in FIG. 45A indicate the start of the game, and G26-E indicates the end of the game.

The example shown in FIG. 45B shows a case where the total number of games is notified in two steps. Specifically, this is a case where 20 games are displayed on the first total number of games display d121 and 70 correct answers are displayed on the second total number of games display d121.

First, the slot machine 100 performs the first total number display d121 in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G21 that has started the AT state, and displays 20 games. As a result, the player grasps that the period of the AT state starting from now on is 20 games.

Next, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating 19 games in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G22, which is the second game in the AT state.

As the game progresses, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating one game in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G23, which is the 20th game in the AT state.

In the present embodiment, when the number of games indicated by the remaining game number display d122 is 3 or less, the number color of the remaining game number display d122 is a special color (for example, until then, the number was displayed in black). , As a special color, red, etc.), and the AT continuation suggestion effect that incites the continuation or termination of the AT state is executed. In the AT continuation suggestion effect, the AT continuation suggestion image d122S is displayed on the effect image display device 157. That is, the remaining game number display d122 in the game G23 is also the AT continuation suggestion display d122S. By seeing the AT continuation suggestion display d122S, the player expects that the AT state will continue, although the number of games remaining in the AT state based on the notification is several games.

The AT continuation suggestion display d122S of the present embodiment is an image display that changes the color of the number of the remaining game number display d122 to a conspicuous color, but the effect mode of the AT continuation suggestion effect is not limited to this. The AT continuation suggestion display d122S may be an image display that is executed over a plurality of games when the number of remaining games is equal to or less than the threshold value. For example, the number of characters appearing increases as the number of games in the AT state progresses. It may be used as a production image, or the size of the number of the remaining game number display d122 may be increased, and an effect display may be added around the number of the remaining game number display d122 to display the number of the remaining game number display d122. You may make noticeable changes.

Next, the slot machine 100 performs the second total number of games display d121 in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G24, which is the next game of the game G23 (21st game in the AT state), and displays a display indicating 70 games. Do. The second total number of games display d121 indicates the correct number of games during the entire period of the AT state. As a result, the player grasps that the AT state will continue in the future and that the first total number display d121 is an erroneous number. Further, since the slot machine 100 has 50 remaining games in the AT state, the remaining game number display d122 indicating 50 games is performed.

Next, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating 49 games in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G25, which is the 22nd game in the AT state.

As the game further progresses, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating one game in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G26-S, which is the 70th game in the AT state.

The remaining game number display d122 in the game G26 is not the AT continuation suggestion display d122S of a special color. That is, when 70 is displayed on the second total number of games display d121, the AT continuation suggestion display d122S is not performed even if the number of remaining games in the AT state based on the notification is equal to or less than the threshold value. This is because 70 shown in the second total number of games display d121 is a number indicating the longest period of the AT state, so that it is not necessary to execute the AT continuation suggestion effect any more.

Finally, the slot machine 100 displays a character image indicating the end of the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G26-E, which is the end of the game G26. As a result, the player knows that the AT state is terminated.

In addition, although FIG. 45 shows the case where the total number of games is notified in two times, it is of course possible to notify the total number of games in three or more times. For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a-2), when the period of the AT state is 70 games, the 70 games are divided into 10, 20, and 40, and the first total number of games is notified for the 10th and 2nd times. The total number of games may be notified as 20 and the third total number of games may be notified as 70.

FIG. 47 (a) is a timing chart relating to game progress when the period of the AT state is 20 games (normal number), and FIG. 47 (b) shows each game G21 to G26-shown in FIG. 47 (a). It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the AT game number notification effect d120 in E. The games G21 to G26-S shown in FIG. 47A indicate the start of the game, and G26-E indicates the end of the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 47, the case where the total number of games is notified is shown in two steps. For details, see No. 1 in the notification frequency table shown in FIG. 46 (a-1). The notification pattern when 2 is selected is shown. Specifically, this is a case where 10 games are displayed on the first total number of games display d121 and 20 correct answers are displayed on the second total number of games display d121. In FIG. 47, the difference from FIG. 45 will be mainly described.

First, the slot machine 100 performs the first total number of games display d121 in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G21 that has started the AT state, and displays 10 games. As a result, the player grasps that the period of the AT state starting from now on is 10 games.

As the game progresses, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating one game in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G23, which is the tenth game in the AT state. The remaining game number display d122 is an AT continuation suggestion display d122S. By looking at the AT continuation suggestion display d122S, the player expects that the AT state will continue, although there are several games remaining in the AT state based on the notification.

Next, the slot machine 100 performs the second total number of games display d121 in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G24, which is the next game of the game G23 (11th game in the AT state), and displays 20 games. The second total number of games display d121 displays the correct number of games for the entire period of the AT state. As a result, the player knows that the AT state will continue in the future and that the first total number of games display d121 is an erroneous number. Further, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating 10 games.

As the game further progresses, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating one game in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G26-S, which is the 20th game in the AT state. Here, the remaining game number display d122 in the game G26 is also the AT continuation suggestion display d122S. That is, when 20 is displayed on the second total number of games display d121, the AT continuation suggestion display d122S is performed when the number of remaining games in the AT state based on the notification is equal to or less than the threshold value. The 20 shown in the second total number of games display d121 is not a number indicating the longest period of the AT state, and is for suggesting the possibility of performing the third total number of games display d121. By looking at the AT continuation suggestion display d122S, the player expects that the AT state will continue even though the number of remaining games in the AT state based on the notification is one game.

However, the slot machine 100 displays a character image indicating the end of the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G26-E, which is the end of the game G26. As a result, the player knows that the AT state is terminated.

FIG. 48 (a) is a timing chart relating to game progress when the period of the AT state is 55 games (number of suggested settings), and FIG. 48 (b) is an AT game in each game shown in FIG. 48 (a). It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the number notification effect d120. The games G21 to G26-S shown in FIG. 48A indicate the start of the game, and G26-E indicates the end of the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 48, the case where the total number of games is notified in two steps is shown. For details, see No. 1 in the notification frequency table shown in FIG. 46 (b-2). The notification pattern when 2 is selected is shown. Specifically, this is a case where 20 games are displayed on the first total number of games display d121 and 55 correct answers are displayed on the second total number of games display d121. In FIG. 48, the differences from FIGS. 45 and 47 will be mainly described.

First, the slot machine 100 performs the first total number display d121 in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G21 that has started the AT state, and displays 20 games. As a result, the player grasps that the period of the AT state starting from now on is 20 games.

As the game progresses, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating one game in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G23, which is the 20th game in the AT state. The remaining game number display d122 is an AT continuation suggestion display d122S. By looking at the AT continuation suggestion display d122S, the player expects that the AT state will continue even though the number of games remaining in the AT state based on the notification is one game.

Next, the slot machine 100 performs the second total number of games display d121 in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G24, which is the next game of the game G23 (21st game in the AT state), and displays 55 games. The second total number of games display d121 displays the correct number of games for the entire period of the AT state. As a result, the player knows that the AT state will continue in the future and that the first total number of games display d121 is an erroneous number.

As the game further progresses, the slot machine 100 performs the remaining game number display d122 indicating one game in the AT game number notification effect d120 of the game G26-S, which is the 55th game in the AT state.

The remaining game number display d122 in the game G26 is not the AT continuation completion suggestion display d122S. There are certainly more than 55 games in the AT state (eg 70 games). However, since 55, which is the set suggestion number, is displayed in the second total game number display d121, when the third total game number display d121 is performed after the setting suggestion number is displayed, the second total game number display d121 is displayed. This is because the displayed number is denied, and the player is skeptical as to whether or not the set value suggested in the second total number display d121 is also denied.

In the present embodiment, the AT continuation suggestion display d122S is not displayed after the set suggestion number is displayed on the total game number display d121, but apart from this, the AT continuation suggestion display d122S is displayed under certain conditions. It may be displayed. For example, if there is a set suggestion number for notifying information that is more advantageous than the set suggestion number displayed on the total game number display d121, the AT continuation suggestion display d122S may be displayed thereafter. Specifically, even if 33 is displayed on the total number of games display d121, 55 may be displayed on the AT continuation suggestion display d122S thereafter. This is because 55, which is larger than 33, exists in the setting suggestion number of this embodiment. Further, if 55 is more likely to be set higher than 33, it will be advantageous information for the player.

Further, in the AT continuation suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 45 to 48, the effect of changing the display mode of the remaining game number display d122 has been described, but the notification mode of the AT continuation suggestion effect is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIG. 49A, a plurality of types of AT continuation suggestion effects may be provided, and one AT continuation suggestion effect may be selected from the plurality of types. In FIG. 49 (a), when (1) the set suggestion number 33 or 55 is displayed on the total number of games display d121, the AT continuation suggestion effect is not executed thereafter, but (2) the total number of games is displayed d121. When a number other than 33 and 55 is displayed in the above, it is indicated that one of a plurality of types of AT continuation suggestion effects is selected and the selected AT continuation suggestion effect is executed (AT continuation). / The end suggestion effect may not be executed).

For example, as shown in FIG. 49B, when two types of AT continuation suggestion effects are prepared and the set suggestion number is notified in the next total number of games display d121, the probability that the effect A is selected is produced. If B is set to be higher than the probability of being selected, but the number of suggested suggestions is not notified in the next total number of games display d121, the probability of selecting effect B is higher than the probability of selecting effect A. May be set to be high. When the effect A is executed as the AT continuation suggestion effect, the player can raise the expectation. Whether or not to notify the set suggestion number on the total number of games display d121 is based on the notification pattern determined by the lottery process using the notification number table described above.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the effect A sets the display color of the number of remaining games in the AT state to red and the execution period of the effect is 5 games, while the effect B is the remaining games in the AT state. The display color of the number may be green, and the execution period of the effect may be three games, which is a shorter effect period than the effect A. That is, the effect A may be a more conspicuous effect in terms of color and execution period than the effect B.

In the AT game number notification effect of the present embodiment, when the total number of games is notified in a plurality of times, the total number of games is notified a plurality of times over the plurality of games, but as shown in FIG. 50, 1 The total number of games may be notified a plurality of times in the game. In the modified example shown in FIG. 50, the case where the total number of games is notified in two times is shown, 20 games are displayed in the first total number of games display d121, and the correct answer is displayed in the second total number of games display d121. It shows the case of displaying 70 games of.

More specifically, the slot machine 100 performs the first total number of games display d121 at the time t31 of the start lever operation of the game that started the AT state in the AT game number notification effect d120, and then performs the AT game number notification effect. At the time point t33 after the development, the second total number display d121 is performed. In this way, the total number of games from the second time onward may be notified according to the progress of the production instead of the progress of the game.

<Last AT state>
Next, the last AT state in the privilege period will be described. Here, the final AT state of the privilege period is, for example, an AT state set as one set of 50 games (the number may be added), and the normal state is started after the AT state ends. AT state, that is, when the number of games in the privilege period reaches the limiter, or when it is decided that the normal period will start after the AT state ends because the number of games in the privilege period is near the limiter. Means the AT state of. In the present embodiment, a process of correcting the number of AT games (hereinafter referred to as an AT game number correction process) may be executed for the final setting of the AT state.

FIG. 51 (a) is a diagram illustrating an outline of the AT game number correction process. The number of AT games in the AT state starting from the game G41 was 70 games as a result of the AT game number lottery (see FIG. 36), but when 70 games from the game G41 are exhausted, 1000 games which is a limiter of the privilege period (Game G44> 1000). Therefore, in such a case, in the present embodiment, the AT game number correction process is executed to correct the set number of AT games. In the example shown in FIG. 51 (a), 70 games are corrected to 50 games, the number of AT games in the last AT state is set to 50, and the AT state and the privilege period end in the game G42 1000 games before. doing.

When correcting the number of AT games with respect to the setting of the final AT state, as shown in FIG. 51 (b-1), the number of AT games is set to the number of remaining games up to 1000 games (games G41 to G43). There is also an idea to end the AT state by correcting to (the number of games up to) and exhausting 1000 games during the privilege period. However, in the AT game number correction process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51 (b-2), the AT state is terminated before the limiter. This is because the possibility that the corrected halfway AT game number becomes the setting suggestion number cannot be excluded.

In addition, when the last AT state is ended before the limiter, the expected state is set after the last AT state is finished even if the number of games up to the limiter is small, and the limiter is reached in the expected state. Although there is an idea of ending the privilege period in the expected state, in the AT game number correction process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b-2), the last one is before the limiter. The AT status and the privilege period are terminated at the same time. That is, the AT state is prevented from ending in the expected state when the number of games up to the limiter is small. This is because the expected state is the period when the number of medals is reduced, so that the player does not feel lost near the limiter and the privilege period ends comfortably when the most medals are won.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the content of the AT game number correction process when the number of AT games in the AT state is determined to be 70 games as a result of the AT game number lottery. The numerical values shown in FIG. 52 are examples and are not limited thereto.

For example, when the AT state is started when the number of digested games in the privilege period is less than 855 games, 70 games are set without correction, and when the number of digested games in the privilege period starts in 885-914 games, the AT state is started. Is corrected and 50 games are set.

In the AT game number correction process of the present embodiment, if the number of AT games obtained by the AT game number lottery is the same, as shown in FIG. 52B, the number of remaining AT games up to the limiter is large at that time. The more, the number of AT games in the AT state is corrected so that the privilege period becomes shorter. That is, according to the AT game number correction process of the present embodiment, if the number of AT games before correction is the same, the longer the period of the last set AT state, the shorter the privilege period as a result, and the setting is made. The shorter the period of the last AT state, the longer the privilege period tends to be as a result. This is to allow the player to comfortably end the AT state and suppress the number of medals paid out.

In the present embodiment, the set suggestion number is not selected in the AT game number lottery for the last AT state, but the set suggestion number may be selected separately. However, when the set suggestion number is selected for the last AT state, the normal number closest to the set suggestion number and smaller than the set suggestion number is selected again, and this normal number is selected as the last AT. It is set as the number of AT games for the state.

FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating a setting suggestion effect executed after the end of the last AT state of the privilege period. FIG. 53A is a diagram showing the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect, and FIG. 53B is a diagram for explaining the type of the setting suggestion effect.

The setting suggestion effect is an effect using a character, and the effect image display device 157 displays a character image d130 for displaying the character. As shown in FIG. 53A, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the third stop operation of the final game in the final AT state. When executing the setting suggestion effect, one of the characters is determined from a plurality of characters based on the character lottery, and the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the determined character.

FIG. 53B is a diagram illustrating a plurality of characters appearing in the setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the characters 1, 2 and 3 are characters that do not suggest a set value, and the characters 4, 5 and 6 are characters that suggest a set value. For example, (1) character 4 is selected with a 10% probability when the set value is even, and (2) character 5 is selected with a 20% probability when the set value is 4, 5 or 6. (3) Character 6 may be selected with a probability of 20% when the set value is 5 or 6. The player can guess the set value by looking at the character image d130 of the setting suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the last AT state is finished. Therefore, when the remaining game number display d122 of the AT game number notification effect d120 described above is executed in the last AT state, the setting suggestion number is set. It is desirable not to display it. This is because if the number of setting suggestions is notified in the final AT state, the expectation of the setting suggestion effect cannot be increased even if the setting suggestion effect is subsequently executed. For example, if the last AT state is 55 games (number of suggested settings), the probability that the set value is high when it is displayed that there are 55 games remaining at the start of the last AT state. Is estimated to be high. In addition, even if it is planned to execute the setting suggestion effect after the last AT state is finished, it does not provide useful information to the player who sees the effect.

FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a modified example of the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed after the last AT state ends as shown in FIG. 54 (a), but is executed in the last AT state as shown in FIG. 54 (b). May be good.

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, the processes of the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400, and the second sub-control unit 500 according to the present embodiment (fifth embodiment) will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 55. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main processing of the main control unit.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which the start signal is input reset-starts by reset interrupt and executes the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 55 according to the control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S501. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the operation is permitted to the WDT 314, and the initial setting is performed. Set the value, etc.

In step S502, the bet number setting / start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and preparations are made for sending an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. If the player wins the re-game combination in the previous game, the process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S503, a winning line confirmation process is performed in which the number of inserted medals is determined and a valid winning line is determined. In this embodiment, 1 to 3 medals can be inserted.

In step S504, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number generated by the random number value generation circuit 316 is performed.

In step S505, the winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S504, and the internal lottery is performed. Preparations are made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result of the internal lottery, if any of the winning combinations (including the operating combination) is internally won, the winning combination flag is turned on.

Here, the internal lottery command when the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won will be described. When the AT system game state is in the AT state and the small winning combination 3a to 3f are internally won. Information indicating that the small winning combination 3a to the small winning combination 3f have been internally elected is transmitted to.

In step S506, the reel stop data selection process for selecting the reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

Further, in step S505, a lottery process relating to the game state of the AT system is executed. For example, in the normal state, the transition lottery 1 and 2 are executed, and in the expected state, the AT transition lottery 1 or 2 is executed. If the AT transition lottery 2 is won, the expected state end lottery is executed.

In step S507, the main control unit / operation condition display setting process for setting the operation navigation of the main control unit 300 is executed. In the main control unit / operation condition display setting process, the game state of the AT system of the main control unit 300 is in the AT state, and the operation navigation is set in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won. As a result, the operation navigation by the main control unit 300 is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 9C).

In step S508, the reel rotation start process is executed to start the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112.

In step S509, the reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is displayed in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. Refer to it and stop any of the reels 110 to 112 according to the number of lead-in frames set in the stop table. When all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S510. In this step S109, for each stop operation, the stop button reception command for the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped (specifically, for the first stop operation, the stop button reception 1 command and the second stop operation). For the third stop operation, the stop button reception 2 command) is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and for the stop of each reel, the reel is prepared. Reel stop command related to the stop position (specifically, reel stop 1 command for the first stop reel, reel stop 2 command for the second stop operation, reel stop for the third stop operation 3 Command) is prepared to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S510, a winning determination process for determining a winning is performed. In this winning combination processing, when a pattern combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the small winning combination 1 (watermelon). Further, in step S510, preparations are made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S511, the medal granting process is performed. In the medal granting process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

In step S512, the game state control process is performed. In the game state control process, processing related to the transition of each game state (RT system game state, AT system game state) is performed, and the game state is transferred when the start condition or end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command including information indicating the current game state.

With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S502 and repeating the above-described processing.

The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S1006 of FIG. 16) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described above.

<Game state control processing>
Next, the game state control process will be described with reference to FIG. 56A. FIG. 56A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game state control process in step S512 of FIG. 55.

In step S601, the RT system game state control process is performed.

In step S602, AT-based game state control processing (details will be described later) is performed.

In step S603, preparations are made for transmitting the game state command to the first sub-control unit 400. Here, the game state command includes the RT-type game state, the AT-type game state, the total number of AT games, the number of remaining AT games, the number of stocks in the AT state, the notification pattern of the number of AT games, and the type of story production. Information such as is included.

<AT-based game state control processing>
Next, the AT-based game state control process will be described with reference to FIG. 56 (b). FIG. 56B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game state control process of the AT system in step S602 of FIG. 56.

In step S701, the result of the lottery process relating to the transition to the game state of the AT system executed in step S505 is acquired. For example, in the normal state, the results of the transition lottery 1 and 2, and in the expected state, the results of the AT transition lottery 1 or 2 are acquired. If the AT transition lottery 2 is won, the result of the expected state end lottery is acquired.

In step S702, the state transition process A for setting the AT system game state is executed based on the result of the lottery process related to the AT system game state transition. In the state transition process A, for example, when the transition lottery 1 is won in step S701, the expected number of games lottery is executed, the number of games in the expected state is determined, and the game state of the AT system is set to the expected state. Further, for example, when the transition lottery 2 and the T transition lottery 1 or 2 are won in step S701, the AT game number lottery is executed to determine the number of games in the AT state. Then, when the transition lottery 2 is won or the AT transition lottery 2 is won and the expected state end lottery is won, the AT system game state is set to the AT state. Further, when setting the AT state, a lottery process using the notification number table is executed to determine the production mode of the AT game number notification effect d120 (the total number of games is notified once or multiple times. Whether to notify the total number of games, etc.).

In step S703, counting processing is performed. In the counting process, for example, when the privilege period is in effect, the value of the privilege period counter is incremented. Further, for example, in the case of the expected state, the value of the counter that counts the number of games in the expected state (hereinafter referred to as the expected state counter) is incremented, and in the case of the AT state, the counter that counts the number of games in the AT state (hereinafter referred to as the counter). , AT status counter) is incremented.

In step S704, it is determined whether or not the counter value counted up in step S703 has reached a threshold value for shifting the game state of the AT system (hereinafter, state shift value). When the counter value reaches the state transition value, the process proceeds to step S705, and if not, the AT system game state control process ends.

In step S705, the state transition process B for setting the game state of the AT system is executed based on the counter value in step 703. In the state transition process B, for example, when the value of the privilege period counter reaches the limiter during the privilege period, the game state of the AT system is set to the normal state. Further, when the value of the expected state counter reaches the specified number of games in the expected state with the stock number 0, the AT system game state is set to the normal state, while the stock number 1 or more is set in the expected state. When the value of the expected state counter reaches the specified number of games, the game state of the AT system is set to the AT state. Further, when the value of the AT state counter reaches the specified number of games in the AT state, the game state of the AT system is set to the expected state.

<Internal lottery command processing>
Next, the internal lottery command processing will be described with reference to FIG. 57 (a). The internal lottery command process is a process corresponding to the internal lottery command in the command process of step S3004 of the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 18A. FIG. 57A is a flowchart showing the internal lottery command processing in detail.

In step S3301, it is determined whether or not the game state of the AT system is the AT state. If the game state of the AT system is the AT state, the process proceeds to step S3302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3304.

In step S3302, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) has been won based on the internal lottery command. If the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is won, the process proceeds to step S3303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3304.

In step S3303, the effect setting of the operation navigation is performed with the operation order of the correct answer of the internally won small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) as the content of the operation navigation. For example, when the small winning combination 3b is internally won, the effect setting of the operation navigation indicating the operation order of "right, left, middle" is performed. As a result, the operation navigation by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is executed (see FIGS. 9B and 9C).

In step S3304, other internal lottery command processing is executed.

<Game status command processing>
Next, the game state command processing will be described with reference to FIG. 57 (b). The internal lottery command process is a process corresponding to the game state command in the command process of step S3004 of the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 18A. FIG. 57B is a flowchart showing the game state command processing in detail.

In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the game state of the AT system has been updated to the expected state in the game state control process of the game. If the expected state is updated in the game, the process proceeds to step S3402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3403.

In step S3402, the story effect is set so that the story effect is executed from the next game. The type of story effect is based on the information contained in the game state control command. As a result, the story effect by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is executed from the next game (see FIGS. 42 and 43).

On the other hand, in step S3403, it is determined whether or not the game state of the AT system has been updated to the AT state in the game state control process of the game. If it is updated to the AT state in the game, the process proceeds to step S3404, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3405.

In step S3404, the AT game number notification effect is set so that the AT game number notification effect is executed from the next game. The production mode of the AT game number notification effect is determined based on the information included in the game state control command. As a result, from the next game, the AT game number notification effect is executed by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 (see FIGS. 45 (b), 47 (b), and 48 (b)).

In step S3405, other game state command processing is executed.

[Sixth Embodiment]
The sixth embodiment is different from the fifth embodiment in the configuration of the AT system gaming state.

FIG. 58 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the sixth embodiment (this embodiment).

In the sixth embodiment, the configurations, functions, and processes different from those in the fifth embodiment will be mainly described, and the same parts will be designated by the same reference numerals with respect to other configurations, functions, and processes, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The AT-based gaming state of the present embodiment includes a normal state, an expected state (CZ), an AT state, and an AT state (ending). That is, the AT-based gaming state of the present embodiment is characterized by including an AT state (ending).

The AT state (ending) is a gaming state in which the operation navigation is executed, as in the AT state. The AT state (ending) is a state in which the number of medals paid out> the number of medals inserted, and the number of medals of the player increases. Further, the AT state (ending) is a state in which a continuous effect that is not executed in other AT states is executed. In addition, when the AT state (ending) ends, an AT end effect indicating the end of the privilege period is performed before starting the normal state.

The AT state (ending) is set when the number of digested games in the privilege period reaches 990 games in the AT state. Then, when 10 games are exhausted in the AT state (ending), that is, when the number of digested games in the privilege period reaches 1000 games and the limiter in the privilege period is reached, the AT state (ending) is ended and the normal Move to the state. As described above, since the AT state (ending) is a fixed period of 10 games, if the AT state (ending) is entered, 1000 games can be reliably consumed in the privilege period.

For example, if only the right is obtained until the number of games in the privilege period reaches 991 games, the AT state (ending) is set when the number of digested games reaches 990 games, and the subsequent 10 games are set to the AT state (ending). Become. When there is a limiter in the privilege period, it may not be possible to give the player a feeling of loss even if the limiter is reached and ended. When a game with one or two bets is played in the AT state (ending), the fixed period of the AT state (ending) is not changed. This is because it is not preferable to change the number of games because the continuous production corresponding to the fixed period of 10 games is executed.

Further, in the AT state (ending) of the present embodiment, since the completion of the privilege period is guaranteed, the lottery for newly granting the AT right (for example, the AT transition lottery) is not executed in the AT state (ending). .. If the result of executing the lottery and granting the AT right is notified, the player may feel lost when reaching the limiter and ending, but the lottery for newly granting the AT right is not executed. As a result, the privilege period can be comfortably ended.

FIG. 59A is a diagram showing a count period c1 for counting the number of games in the privilege period and a count period c2 for counting the number of games in the AT state (ending). In the case of the present embodiment, the privilege period counter counts the number of games from the start of the privilege period, and when the value of the privilege period counter reaches 1000, the AT state (ending) is terminated together with the privilege period. When the value of the privilege period counter reaches 990, the AT state (ending) is set, the ending counter starts counting the number of games in the AT state (ending) from the next game, and the value of the ending counter becomes 10. When it arrives, the privilege period ends with the AT status (ending).

FIG. 59 (b) is a threshold value referred to by the privilege period counter that counts the count period c1, and FIG. 59 (c) is a threshold value that the ending counter that counts the count period c2 refers to. These thresholds are stored in ROM 306 in advance. The first threshold value shown in FIG. 59 (b) is a numerical value for starting the AT state (ending) and starting counting of the ending counter, and the second threshold value is a numerical value for ending the privilege period. The threshold value shown in FIG. 59 (c) is a numerical value for ending the AT state (ending).

The state immediately before the AT state (ending) is always the AT state and does not reach the expected state. This is because the expected state is a period during which the number of medals is reduced, and if there is an expected state before the AT state (ending) is started, the player may feel lost. That is, when the AT state (ending) is not executed in the state immediately before the AT state (ending), the expected state is not reached when the AT state is ended, and the privilege state is ended and the normal state is reached.

Considering that there is an AT state (ending) next to the AT state, the AT state ends without displaying the display related to the number of medals acquired by the player before the start of the AT state (ending) in the AT state. It will be displayed in the next game (starting game in the normal state). When the AT state (ending) is started after the AT state, the AT state (ending) can be started without displaying the number of medals won by the player once, and the AT state (ending) ends. Sometimes it is possible to display the number of medals won by the player. On the other hand, when the AT state (ending) is not started after the AT state, the number of medals won by the player can be displayed at the end of the AT state.

FIG. 60A is a flowchart showing an outline of the AT state (ending) end determination process of the present embodiment. The AT state (ending) end determination process is one process included in the game state control process (step S512 in FIG. 55).

In the AT state (ending) end determination process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the counter value by the ending counter has reached 10 (step S1), and when the counter value by the ending counter reaches 10 (step). In S1: YES), the AT state (ending) and the privilege period are terminated. Therefore, when the ending counter is operating normally, the AT state (ending) and the privilege period are terminated without using the privilege period counter.

On the other hand, when the counter value by the ending counter does not reach 10 (step S1: NO), it is determined whether or not the counter value by the privilege period counter has reached 1000 (step S2), and the privilege period counter When the counter value of 1000 is reached (step S2: YES), the AT state (ending) and the privilege period are terminated. Therefore, the AT state (ending) and the privilege period are terminated by using the privilege period counter when the ending counter is not operating normally. Step S2 is provided in preparation for such an unforeseen situation.

FIG. 60B is a timing chart showing a state in which the AT state (ending) and the privilege period are terminated based on the counter value of the privilege period counter under the condition that the ending counter is not operating normally. In this way, even when the ending counter is not operating normally, since the privilege period counter exists, the AT state (ending) and the privilege period can be surely ended.

Although not shown, a separate counter independent of the privilege period counter may be provided to count the privilege period. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60, even if the ending counter malfunctions, the privilege period and the AT state (ending) can be ended by the privilege period counter. Since the ending counter starts counting based on the value of the privilege period counter, if the privilege period counter malfunctions, the ending counter may also be affected by this malfunction. Therefore, another counter is provided for further certainty. In this case, even if a problem occurs in the privilege period counter and the ending counter, the privilege period and the AT state (ending) can be terminated.

In the present embodiment, the limiter of the privilege period is limited to the number of digested games, but if the limiter of the privilege period has other conditions (for example, the number of medals paid out, the number of medals won, etc.) in addition to the number of digested games, It is preferable that this other counter counts an index (for example, the number of medals paid out, the number of medals won, etc.) different from the index (for example, the number of games) counted by the privilege period counter.

FIG. 61A is a diagram showing an outline of the production of the AT state (ending).

In the AT state (ending), one episode of continuous production (hereinafter referred to as ending production) is executed for each game over 10 games. In the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 61A, the number of games displaying the number of games in the AT state (ending) image d140 (for example, in the case of the first game in the AT state (ending), the first episode, 1 / A character image such as 10) is displayed on the effect image display device 157. This is to make the player recognize the number of remaining games in the AT state (ending).

The number of games image d140 does not display the number of games during the privilege period. This is because if there are a plurality of types of game number displays, the player is deprived of attention to grasping the numerical value and cannot enjoy the game. That is, the value of the ending counter is displayed on the game number image d140 of the present embodiment, and the value of the privilege period counter is not displayed.

FIG. 61B is a diagram showing in detail the content of the ending effect of the tenth game in the AT state (ending). In the tenth game in the AT state (ending), the slot machine 100 displays the number of games image d140 showing the ten games based on the start lever operation, and the final game showing that it is the final game in the AT state (ending). The preview image d150 (for example, a character image such as "last game") is displayed on the effect image display device 157. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the AT state (ending) ends in the game at the start of the game.

The final game preview image d150 whose display has started is erased when a predetermined time T1 (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start lever operation. Here, the predetermined time T1 is set shorter than the time T2 (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start lever operation to the activation of the first stop operation.

In the ending effect of the present embodiment, the number of games image d140 is displayed over 10 games, but the number of games displaying the number of games image d140 is not limited to this. For example, the number of games image d140 may be displayed from the sixth game to the fifth game in the AT state (ending). That is, in this case, the number of games in the AT state (ending) is not displayed until the last 5 games in the AT state (ending) are reached. By shortening the effect period with story, it is possible to shorten the period for consciousness of the end of the AT state (ending).

FIG. 62A shows the operation order of the operation navigation in the first stop operation when the player internally wins the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the final game in the AT state (ending) and executes the operation navigation. The timing chart is shown when a stop operation that does not comply (stop operation with incorrect answer) is performed.

In this case, the slot machine 100 starts displaying the operation navigation image d10, the number of games image d140 showing 10 games, and the final game preview image d150 based on the start lever operation, and after a predetermined time T1 has elapsed from the start lever operation. , The display of the final game preview image d150 is erased, and the display of the operation navigation image d10 is erased based on the first stop operation of the incorrect answer. As a result, since the ending game number image d140 is erased during the first stop operation, the impression of the last game can be weakened even if there is a mistake in the stop operation.

Since the predetermined time T1 is shorter than the time T2 (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start lever operation to the activation of the first stop operation, even if there is a mistake in the stop operation during the first stop operation, the operation navigation The display of the final game preview image d150 is erased before the display of the image d10 is erased. Therefore, it may be difficult to give the impression that the state of the last game continues even after the mistake of the stop operation. In addition to the case where the first stop operation is an incorrect answer operation, the second stop operation and the third stop operation may be an incorrect answer operation, but the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed. Occasionally, since the display of the final game preview image d150 is erased, it may be difficult to give the impression that the state of the last game continues even after the mistake of the stop operation.

The predetermined time T1 may be set to about 2.0 seconds from the start lever operation. When the time from the start lever operation to the activation of the first stop operation is T2 (for example, 0.8 seconds), the display of the final game preview image d150 can be erased after the first stop operation is performed. The time is higher than half of the time required for one game (about 4.1 seconds), so the impression of the last game may be weakened.

Here, a mistake in the stop operation means that as a result of performing an operation that does not perform an operation according to the operation navigation image d10 (an image suggesting the pressing order), the player does not have or reduces the number of medals that can be obtained. To do. For example, if the operation navigation image d10 is not an image suggesting the push order but an image suggesting an internal winning combination or an image designating a stop symbol, the profit obtained by the player as a result of the operation not following this is obtained. It also includes the absence or reduction. In other words, a mistake in the stop operation may be an operation that causes a so-called omission in which the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination cannot be won, or if there are multiple types of internal winning combination, among the internal winning combination. In some cases, it is not possible to win a prize for the symbol combination related to the most advantageous role for the player.

FIG. 62B is a timing chart of a modified example in which the erasing timing of the final game preview image d150 is not the time but the content of the stop operation. Similar to FIG. 62 (a), in FIG. 62 (b), when the player internally wins the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) in the final game in the AT state (ending) and executes the operation navigation, the player stops first. It shows the case where a stop operation (incorrect stop operation) that does not follow the operation order of the operation navigation is performed in the operation.

In this case, the display of the final game preview image d150 is erased based on the first stop operation of the incorrect answer. When the correct stop operation is performed, the display of the final game preview image d150 is deleted after the third stop operation.

In addition to the case where the first stop operation is an incorrect answer operation, the second stop operation and the third stop operation may be an incorrect answer operation, but the first stop operation is an incorrect answer operation. The display of the final game preview image d150 is erased (not shown) based on the operation of the incorrect answer as in the case of. Further, based on the operation of stopping the incorrect answer, both the display of the final game preview image d150 and the display of the operation navigation are deleted. As long as the correct stop operation is performed, the display of the operation navigation corresponding to the stop button (any of the stop buttons 137 to 139) that performed the stop operation is deleted, and the display of the operation navigation corresponding to the remaining stop operation remains. However, when an incorrect stop operation is performed, the display of the operation navigation corresponding to the stop operation remaining at that time is deleted. Therefore, if the display of the final game preview image d150 at that time is also erased, many displays will be erased all at once from the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157. That is, it becomes easy to notice that the display of the final game preview image d150 has disappeared. This may give the impression that it is no longer the final game.

<Last AT state, AT state (ending)>
FIG. 63A is a diagram illustrating an outline of the AT game number correction process of the present embodiment. The AT game number correction process of the present embodiment is substantially the same as the content of the AT game number correction process of the fifth embodiment, but as shown in FIGS. 63 (a) and 63 (b), 10 games after the AT state. Since there is a fixed AT state (ending), when correcting the number of AT games, the correction value is determined in consideration of 10 games. Also in this embodiment, the AT state (ending) and the privilege period are terminated in the game G53, which is 1000 games before.

When the AT state (ending) is terminated before the limiter, as shown in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b-2), the expected state is intervened after the final AT state is terminated. Instead, the privilege period ends in the AT state (ending). Since the privilege period is a period in which medals are reduced, the AT state (ending) is set after the last AT period, and the privilege period is comfortably ended without giving the player a feeling of loss in the vicinity of the limiter.

FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating a setting suggestion effect executed after the AT state (ending) of the privilege period ends. As shown in FIG. 64A, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the third stop operation of the final game in the AT state (ending).

FIGS. 64 (b) and 64 (c) are diagrams showing a modified example of the execution time of the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment may be executed at the start of the AT state (ending) as shown in FIG. 64 (b), or may be executed at the start of the AT state (ending) as shown in FIG. 64 (c). It may be executed in the meantime.

<Other variants>
In the sixth embodiment, the number of games in the AT state (ending) is fixed at 10 games. However, apart from this, the number of games in the AT state (ending) may be variable. For example, the game may end when 10 games in which a predetermined condition is satisfied in the AT state (ending) are exhausted. The establishment of the predetermined condition is, for example, a game in which the number of inserted medals (number of bets) in the AT state (ending) is three. That is, when the number of bets is one or two, it is not counted as the number of games for which a predetermined condition is satisfied in the AT state (ending). In a game with one or two bets, the winning probability of the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is set lower than in a game with three bets, and the operation navigation is executed even in the AT state. Since the probability is low and the specifications are disadvantageous in terms of ball output, it is intended that the disadvantageous game is not counted as the AT state (ending).

In this modified example, it is necessary to end the privilege period when 1000 games are consumed in the privilege period while considering that the game with one or two bets is played. Therefore, 1000 games It was decided to start the AT state (ending) when the value becomes a value before 990 (for example, 950) obtained by subtracting 10 games from.

FIG. 65A is a time chart showing the AT state (ending) of such a modified example. FIG. 65 (b) is a threshold value referred to by the privilege period counter for counting the count period c1, and FIG. 65 (c) is a threshold value referred to by the ending counter for counting the count period c2.

In this modification, when the value of the privilege period counter reaches the first threshold value of 950 in the AT state, the AT state (ending) is started. That is, the condition for shifting to the AT state (ending) is satisfied when 950 games are consumed during the privilege period.

In the AT state (ending), the ending counter operates, and when the value of the ending counter reaches the threshold value of 10, the AT state (ending) and the privilege period end. Here, the ending counter of this modification counts only the game of three bets in the AT state (ending). The privilege period counter of this modification counts the number of games in the privilege period regardless of the number of bets.

In the example shown in FIG. 65 (a), the privilege period started from the 951st game of the privilege period ends at the 962th game. This means that there were two games in which the number of bets was not three between the 951st game and the 962nd game.

As described above, in this modification, since the ending counter does not count the games of one or two bets, the period of the AT state (ending) may be extended to 10 games or more. Therefore, in this modification, unlike the case of the sixth embodiment, the start time of the AT state (ending) is set to the 951st game of the privilege period.

However, extending the AT state (ending) period without limitation is not possible because it can be a hotbed for fraudulent games. Therefore, when the privilege period counter value reaches the second threshold value of 1000, the AT state is forcibly extended. (Ending) will be terminated and the privilege period will be terminated. That is, the value of the privilege period counter is updated even in the game of one or two bets.

As described in the sixth embodiment, in the AT state (ending), the story effect is executed for each game, but in the game with one or two bets, the effect is not advanced. There is. For example, in a game with one or two bets, the story effect of the game with the latest bet number of three may be executed again, or the story effect of the game with the latest bet number of three may be executed again. May be left stopped. For example, when the effect A is executed in the third game (three-card game) in the AT state (ending), the effect A may be executed in the fourth game (two-card game).

[Other embodiments related to the fifth to sixth embodiments]
In the fifth and sixth embodiments described above, the number of games consumed during the privilege period is used as the limiter for the privilege period. However, the limiter of the privilege period is not limited to this. For example, the number of games consumed during the privilege period or the number of medals acquired during the privilege period may be set as the limiter. In the embodiment described below, the privilege period ends when 1000 games are exhausted during the privilege period or when the cumulative number of medals (MY) obtained during the privilege period reaches 2000 or more.

Here, MY is a value counted by the MY counter, and when (1) the number of payouts> the number of inserts in the medal granting process of the game, the added value = the number of payouts-the number of inserts, and the MY counter While adding the added value to the value, (2) When the number of payouts ≤ the number of inserts, the subtraction value = the number of inserts − the number of payouts, and the subtraction value is subtracted from the value of the MY counter. As a result of the update, if the value of the MY counter is <0, the value of the MY counter is set to 0. That is, the value of the MY counter does not become negative.

In the embodiment described below, it is assumed that the game state of the AT system is the same as that of the fifth embodiment. That is, it will be described as an embodiment in which the AT state (ending) does not exist. Further, the image display of the game expected to be the final in the AT state (hereinafter referred to as the final expected game) will be described below. Here, the final predicted game in the AT state has a MY value of 2000 in the game. Means a game that can be more than that. For example, at present, MY is 1995, and if the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won in the game, if the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is won, the MY is 2003 by paying out 8 medals. It becomes a piece and reaches the limiter of the privilege period. However, if the small role 3 (Oshijun Bell) is not won, the MY remains 1995, and the limiter of the privilege period is not reached. The determination as to whether or not the game is the final expected game in the AT state is performed when the start lever of the game is operated, and is determined based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery process. Then, in the final expected game in the AT state, when the limiter of the privilege period is reached, the game becomes the final game in the AT state.

<Production image of the final prediction game in AT state>
The production image of the final prediction game in the AT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 74. In the following, unless otherwise specified, the case where the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won and the final prediction game in the AT state is reached will be described. That is, the case where the operation navigation is executed in the final prediction game in the AT state will be described. Further, as shown in FIG. 66A, the start lever operation of the final prediction game in the AT state is the time point t61, the first stop operation time is the time point t62, the second stop operation time is the time point t63, and the third stop operation time. Is referred to as the time point t64 and thereafter.

FIG. 66B is a diagram illustrating a change in the effect image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the final prediction game in the AT state. FIG. 66B shows a method of erasing the final game preview image d150 over time. The characters (AT game image) on the screen shown in FIGS. 66 and later mean that an image of the AT game such as a background image in the AT state is displayed.

The slot machine 100 simultaneously displays the final game preview image d150 and the operation navigation image d10 from the time point t61 based on the start lever operation of the final prediction game in the AT state. The slot machine 100 erases the final game preview image d150 after a predetermined time T1 (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the time point t61. Since the predetermined time T1 is set shorter than the time T2 (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start lever operation to the activation of the first stop operation, the final game preview image d150 is erased before the first stop operation. Will be done.

When the player performs the correct stop operation, the slot machine 100 erases the navigation image d10 of the corresponding stop operation according to each stop operation, and displays the AT end image d160 after the third stop operation.

The AT end image d160 is an effect image indispensable at the end of the AT state in order to display the fact that the AT state has ended and the degree of profit in the AT state (total number of payouts, etc.). However, if the AT end image d160 is suddenly displayed without displaying the final game preview image d150 at the start of the game, the player feels abrupt. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the AT end image d160 is displayed after the final game preview image d150 is displayed.

On the other hand, when the player performs an incorrect answer stop operation, the slot machine 100 displays all the navigation images d10 at the time of the incorrect answer stop operation (for example, FIG. 66B is a mistake in the first stop operation). to erase. Here, if an incorrect answer is operated in the final prediction game in the AT state, the limiter of the privilege period is not reached, so the AT end image d160 is not displayed, and the AT state continues in the next game.

In the next game, it is possible to perform the final game preview image d150 as in the previous game, but if it is determined that the number of medals paid out> the number of medals inserted in the next game, the cumulative number of medals won during the privilege period ( Since the number of MY) does not exceed 2000, the final game preview image d150 is not performed. Specifically, when the internal winning result after inserting three medals is the internal winning of a role with payout of three or more medals, the final game preview image d150 is performed, and the internal winning result after inserting three medals is obtained. , The final game preview image d150 is not performed when the winning combination is an outlier, a replay combination, or a combination with less than 3 payouts. It is possible to prevent the player from being notified excessively frequently.

FIG. 67 is a diagram illustrating a production image of a conventional final prediction game in an AT state. This is an effect image when the final game preview image d150 is displayed in the final prediction game in the AT state.

Conventionally, the final game preview image d150 is displayed during the period expected to be the final game. This is because the slot machine 100 has a plurality of operations in one game, and therefore, it is considered that the operation of the player may be affected depending on the timing of erasing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 67, for example, when an incorrect stop operation is performed in the first stop operation, the display of the navigation image d10 is deleted after the first stop operation, but the display of the final game preview image d150 is continued. Was. The same applies even when an incorrect answer is performed in the second stop operation and the third stop operation. As a result, the AT state was continued while leaving the display indicating the final game, which made the player feel uncomfortable. Further, there is a possibility that the final game preview image d150 is continuously displayed in the next game.

In the present embodiment, in order to prevent such a problem from occurring, the display of the final game preview image d150 is erased before the stop operation.

FIG. 68 is a diagram of another example for explaining the change of the effect image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in the final prediction game in the AT state. FIG. 68 shows a method of erasing the final game preview image d150 due to a mistake in the stop operation.

FIG. 68A shows a case where an incorrect stop operation is performed in the first stop operation, and the slot machine 100 erases the display of the final game preview image d150 based on the first stop operation. .. On the other hand, FIG. 68B shows a case where an incorrect stop operation is performed in the second stop operation, and the slot machine 100 erases the display of the final game preview image d150 based on the second stop operation. ing. When the correct stop operation is performed, the display of the final game notice image d150 is deleted after the third stop operation.

In this example, since the final game preview image d150 and the operation navigation image d10 are deleted at the same time based on the incorrect answer stop operation, it is possible to grasp that the final game is no longer due to an operation error.

FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect image in the final prediction game in the AT state. In this modification, the final game preview image d150 is not a character image, but an image of the entire screen whose color changes. More specifically, the final game preview image d150A is a color image that gradually darkens as the correct answer is stopped. When the game is started, the color of the screen changes darkly (change 1) before the first stop operation is performed, and when the first stop operation is performed, the color of the screen changes darkly (change 2), and the second When the stop operation is performed, the color of the screen changes darkly (change 3), and when the third stop operation is performed, the color of the screen changes darkly (change 4). Due to this change, the screen becomes dark in the order of change 1 <change 2 <change 3 <change 4. By gradually darkening the image, the AT background image is made difficult to see, and the end of the AT state is impressed. The final game preview image d150 may be a single color or an image in which a predetermined pattern is applied to the whole.

FIG. 69A shows a case where the correct stop operation is performed, and the final game preview image d150A is displayed as the first stop operation, the second stop operation, the third stop operation, and the stop operation progress. It gradually darkens, indicating that the AT end image d160 is displayed after the third stop operation.

FIG. 69B shows a case where an incorrect stop operation is performed. If the first stop operation is an operation error, the display of the final game preview image d150A is erased after the first stop operation, and the first stop operation is performed. 2 If the stop operation is an operation error, the display of the final game notice image d150A is erased after the second stop operation, and if the third stop operation is an operation error, the final game notice image after the third stop operation. The display of d150A indicates that it is erased.

In this way, the notice of the final game may be expressed by the color of the image instead of directly notifying the game by characters.

The color of the entire screen does not have to be changed. For example, the display area of the image suggesting the end may be enlarged each time the operation is performed. The player may be made aware that the end is approaching with the operation. Further, the color of the entire screen does not have to be changed. For example, the color may be changed only in the main screen area where the image changes as the game progresses. The player may be made aware that the end is approaching with the operation.

FIG. 70 is a diagram showing another modification of the effect image in the final prediction game in the AT state. In the modified example shown in FIG. 70A, the final game preview image d150B is started to be displayed before the operation navigation image d10, and the final game preview image d150B is gradually enlarged and displayed. As a result, the final game preview image d150B can be made to stand out.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 70B, the final game preview image d150C is displayed larger than the operation navigation image d10, and the final game preview image d150C and the operation navigation image d10 are displayed in an overlapping manner. This makes it easier for the player who pays attention to the operation navigation to notice that the final game is in the AT state.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 70 (c), the final game preview image d150D is gradually enlarged and displayed, displayed on the entire screen, and then erased. During the enlarged display, the final game preview image d150D is displayed so as to overlap the operation navigation image d10. The final game preview image d150D is displayed at a time (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the time T2 (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start lever operation to the activation of the first stop operation. As a result, even if the operation navigation image d10 is displayed so as to hinder the visibility, the player who pays attention to the operation navigation is the final game in the AT state without inducing a mistake in the stop operation of the player. It becomes easier to notice.

FIG. 71 is a diagram showing another modified example of the effect image in the final prediction game in the AT state.

Specifically, FIG. 71 shows that when a stop operation error is made in the final prediction game in the AT state and the limiter of the privilege period is not reached, the game starts in the next game of the game regardless of the result of the winning combination internal winning process. The case where the final game notice image d150 is started to be displayed again from the time t61 of the lever operation is shown.

In this case, for example, the final game preview image d150 is displayed even if the limiter of the privilege period is not reached due to internal winning of the re-game combination or loss in the next game. As a result, since the final game preview image d150 is displayed many times over a plurality of games, the player can grasp that he / she is in the vicinity of the final game in the AT state.

Here, the second and subsequent final game notice images d150 may have the same display mode as the first final game notice image d150, or may have different display modes. In the latter case, for example, the second and subsequent final game preview images d150 may be displayed smaller than the first final game preview image d150. By displaying the final game preview image d150 for the second and subsequent times inconspicuously, other production images become more conspicuous, so that mistakes in the stop operation can be reduced.

The small display is an example of an inconspicuous display. For example, the display image may be reduced in density and the display portion may be moved to a corner portion to make the display inconspicuous. Further, in the latter case, for example, the second and subsequent final game notice images d150 may be displayed larger than the first final game notice image d150. By displaying the final game preview image d150 for the second and subsequent times in a conspicuous manner, it is possible to grasp that the player is in the vicinity of the final game in the AT state. The large display is an example of a conspicuous display. For example, the display may be made conspicuous by increasing the density of the display image or moving the display portion to the center.

FIG. 72 is a diagram showing another modification of the effect image in the final prediction game in the AT state.
Specifically, unlike FIG. 71, FIG. 72 shows the final game notice after the next game of the game when the limiter of the privilege period is not reached due to a mistake in the stop operation in the final prediction game in the AT state. The case where the image d150 is not displayed is shown. By displaying the final game preview image d150 once, the player determines that it has been recognized.

In this case, for example, the final game preview image d150 is not displayed regardless of whether the limiter of the privilege period is reached or not reached as a result of the winning combination internal lottery in the next game.

The final game preview image d150 of the modified example shown in FIGS. 71 and 72 shows a case where the final game preview image d150 is erased after a predetermined time T1 (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the time point t61.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 69, the display of the final game preview image d150 is continued when the correct answer is stopped, and the final game preview image d150 is displayed when the incorrect answer is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 73B, the display of the final game preview image d150 may be continued even when the incorrect answer is stopped.

Of course, in the case of an incorrect stop operation, the AT end image d160 is not displayed after the third stop operation. Further, in the case of the incorrect answer stop operation, the AT state continues, so that the AT end image d160 is deleted based on the medal insertion operation of the next game. That is, in the final prediction game in the AT state, the display of the final game preview image d150 may be continued until the limiter is reached and the AT end image d160 is displayed, regardless of the content of the stop operation. ..

In this way, there is a final game advance notice effect in which the effect mode changes according to the operation, and if there is no operation error during the final game advance notice effect, the AT end image is displayed after the third stop operation, while the final game is said. If there is an operation error during the advance notice effect, the AT end image may not be displayed and the display of the final game advance notice effect may be continued after the next game. Even if you do not notice that there was an operation error during operation, you can notice the operation error depending on the presence or absence of the AT end image.

Further, in the present embodiment, the final game preview image d150 is displayed in the game expected to be the final game in the AT state, that is, the last one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the final game preview image is displayed over a plurality of games. The d170 may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 74, the final game preview image d170 may be displayed over the last three games. The final game preview image d170 in this case is an image that displays the number of remaining games as the game progresses. For example, it is displayed as "last 3G" at the time of the remaining 3 games, "last 2G" at the time of the remaining 2 games, and "last 1G" at the time of the remaining 1 game.

The determination of the last 3 games is determined from the value of the MY counter. For example, the final game preview image d170 may be started to be displayed when the value of the MY counter reaches a predetermined threshold value close to the limiter (for example, 1800).

FIG. 74A shows a case where the stop operation is performed according to the operation navigation, the display of the final game preview image d150 is started, and then the AT state is ended in three games. In the example shown in FIG. 74 (a), the AT state is terminated with the result that the game G71 wins a small win 3b, the game G72 loses, and the game G73 wins a small win 3b. That is, in this modified example, after the final game preview image d150 is started, the AT state is ended in 3 games regardless of the number of medals acquired in the last 3 games.

On the other hand, FIG. 74B shows a case where the AT state is not ended in 3 games after the final game preview image d150 is started to be displayed by performing the stop operation not following the operation navigation. In the example shown in FIG. 74 (b), since the small winning combination 3b was not won by performing a stop operation not following the operation navigation in the game G71, the display of the number of remaining games in the final game preview image d150 of the next game changed. Not. Similarly, in the game G73 as well, since the small winning combination 3b was not won by performing a stop operation not following the operation navigation, the display of the number of remaining games in the final game preview image d150 of the next game has not changed. As described above, in this modification, the number of remaining games of the final game preview image d150 of the next game is not changed for the game in which the stop operation is performed without following the operation navigation, and the final game preview image d150 of the previous game is used as it is. I am trying to display it. That is, in this modified example, after the final game preview image d150 is started, the game that has been stopped according to the operation navigation is not targeted for the remaining games in the AT state, and the AT state is extended by that game. ing.

After starting the final game preview image d150, a game that has been stopped according to the operation navigation may be targeted for the remaining games in the AT state, and that game may be included in the number of remaining games. Since the player is looking at the final game preview image d150, it may be possible to end the AT state without discomfort by ending it early. Further, in this case, in the game before the start of the final game preview image d150, the game in which the stop operation is performed without following the operation navigation is not targeted for the remaining games in the AT state, and after the final game preview image d150 is started. In the above game, it is preferable that the remaining game in the AT state is targeted only for the game in which the stop operation is performed without following the operation navigation.

In addition, the game state of the AT system of the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 74 did not include the AT state (ending). However, it may be configured to include an AT state (ending).

Further, in the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 74, a condition regarding MY is added as a limiter for the privilege period. However, conditions other than MY may be used. For example, a condition may be added as a limiter, which ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number, and ends when the number of winnings of a predetermined combination reaches a predetermined number.

Further, the period of the AT state may be either a fixed period (for example, 50 games) or a variable period (for example, an AT state of 50 games plus an additional AT game of 20 games). In the fixed AT state period, or in the case of the variable AT state, in the initial AT state period, when comparing the first AT state of the privilege period and the second and subsequent AT states, the first AT state is better. The period may be longer than the AT state after the second time. Even in the AT state, it may not be possible to give a bad impression that many medals cannot be won.

Further, the expectation degree of the next expected state (expected degree of transition to the AT state) to be started after the end of the AT state may be determined based on the result of the game progress in the AT state. For example, a lottery process may be performed for each game in the AT state to determine the degree of expectation in the expected state. As the period of the AT state becomes longer, the degree of expectation of the next expected state can be increased. According to this configuration, when the first AT state is longer than the second and subsequent AT states, by starting the first AT game, it becomes possible to have a sense of expectation for the execution of the second and subsequent AT games. If it is possible to make a change that lengthens the period during the AT state, it may be expected that the AT game will be executed next time if there is even one change that lengthens the period.

Further, the AT state may be divided into a plurality of parts (parts). For example, the AT state may be divided into a first half part and a second half part. In this case, the first half portion may be a period in which the number of games is fixed (for example, 5 games are fixed), and in the first half portion, the first half portion effect that can be grasped as the first half portion of the AT state may be executed. .. On the other hand, in the latter half, the number of games is variable (for example, variable in 5 games or more), and in the first half, the latter half effect that can be grasped as the latter half of the AT state is executed. Good. This makes it easy to grasp the progress until the end of the AT state. In addition, the first half gives a sense of security that the game will continue, and the second half gives a sense of expectation that the game will continue for a long time, giving a different impression in one state.

Further, when the AT state is divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, it is preferable that the period of the first half portion is shorter than the period of the second half portion. In this case, the expectation that the game will continue for a long time may be further increased. On the other hand, on the contrary, the period of the first half may be longer than the period of the second half. In this case, the sense of security that the game continues may be further enhanced.

Further, when the AT state is divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, the first half portion production may be a continuous story production. For example, in the first half of the first AT state of the privilege period, the first episode of the story production is executed, and in the first half of the second AT state of the privilege period, the second episode of the story production is executed, and the privilege period In the first half of the third AT state, the third episode of the story production may be executed. That is, the story production may be executed according to the number of times the AT state is executed during the privilege period. When the final story of the story production is executed, it is preferable that the privilege period ends and the normal period starts with the AT game. According to this, it becomes easy to grasp the progress of the privilege period.

When the AT state is divided into the first half part and the second half part, regarding the period of the first half part of the AT state, the period of the first half part of the first AT state in the privilege period is the first half of the second and subsequent AT states in the privilege period. It is preferable that the period is longer than the partial period. In this case, it may be possible to give the impression that many medals can be obtained if the AT state can be started. On the other hand, the period of the first half of the first AT state in the privilege period may be shorter than the period of the second and subsequent AT states in the privilege period. In this case, it may be possible to give the impression that many medals can be obtained if the AT state after the second time can be started.

Further, when the AT state is divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, the latter half portion of the AT state may be further divided into the first half portion and the second half portion. In this case, the first half of the latter half of the AT state is a period in which the number of games is fixed (for example, 10 games are fixed), and the first half of the second half can be grasped as the first half of the second half of the AT state. The second half part and the first half part may be performed. On the other hand, in the latter half of the latter half of the AT state, the number of games is a variable period (for example, it is variable in 0 games or more), and in the latter half of the latter half, it is possible to grasp that it is the latter half of the latter half. The second half of the partial production may be executed. When the number of games is variable, at least one of the plurality of types of variable games is set to a period (for example, 20 games) that exceeds the period of the first half of the latter half (for example, fixed at 10 games). May be good. It may be possible to raise the expectations of the player.

Further, regarding the period of the expected state, the length of the period of the expected state may be determined without depending on the length of the period of the immediately preceding AT state. For example, if 10 games are uniformly determined at the start of the expected state and then the condition for extending the period is satisfied, the period of the expected state may be extended regardless of the length of the period of the immediately preceding AT state. .. It becomes easier to predict how much the medals obtained in the last AT state will decrease.

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The seventh embodiment is an embodiment in which a new game property is realized by devising the display of the remaining number of the privilege period including the AT state.

Conventionally, a technique for notifying the remaining number of the advantageous period in order to notify the player when the advantageous period such as the AT state ends (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-164754) has been disclosed. (Fig. 73, etc.).

However, when there are a plurality of conditions for ending this advantageous period, and if the plurality of conditions are satisfied together, a plurality of different remaining numbers are displayed, which makes it difficult for the player to grasp the remaining number. There is a problem of becoming.

The game console of the present embodiment is a game console that allows the player to easily grasp the remaining number of the advantageous period even if a plurality of conditions for ending the advantageous period overlap.

In the present embodiment, the number of games consumed during the privilege period or the cumulative number of medals acquired during the privilege period is set as the limiter. That is, the end condition of the privilege period is the same as the end condition described in the above [other embodiments related to the fifth to sixth embodiments]. Specifically, the privilege period ends when 1000 games are consumed in the privilege period, or when the cumulative number of medals acquired (MY) in the privilege period reaches 2000 or more.

In addition, other configurations, for example, the type of winning combination, the playability, and the like will be described as assuming that the configuration of the fifth embodiment is followed.

The present embodiment is characterized in that the remaining number display effect is executed immediately before the limiter arrives. Specifically, (1) when 975 games are consumed in the privilege period, that is, when the privilege period reaches 25 games or less remaining, or (2) the cumulative number of medals acquired (MY) in the privilege period is 1950 or more. That is, when the number of MYs in the privilege period reaches 50 or less, the remaining number display effect is started. For the remaining number display effect, the remaining number display d210 (for example, wording display such as "remaining 25G") indicating the number of games remaining in the privilege period is displayed on the effect image display device 157, or the remaining MY of the privilege period is displayed. It is an effect of displaying the remaining number display d220 (for example, a wording display such as "remaining 50 sheets"), and is a countdown effect of updating the remaining number as the game progresses.

In the following, the case where the condition for starting the execution of the remaining number display effect is satisfied is referred to as "the case where the remaining number display condition is satisfied", and the case where the above condition (1) is satisfied is referred to as "the first remaining number display". The case where the condition is satisfied and the case where the above condition (2) is satisfied are referred to as "when the second remaining number display condition is satisfied". That is, when the first remaining number display condition is satisfied, the remaining number display d210 is displayed, and when the second remaining number display condition is satisfied, the remaining number display d220 is displayed. Further, when both the first remaining number display condition and the second remaining number display condition are satisfied, both the remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220 are displayed.

FIG. 75 is a time chart showing an effect mode of displaying the remaining number when the remaining number display condition is satisfied. Specifically, FIG. 75 (a) is a time chart showing an effect mode of the remaining number display d210 when the first remaining number display condition is satisfied, and FIG. 75 (b) is the second remaining number display condition being satisfied. It is a time chart which shows the effect mode of the remaining number display d220 in the case of. In this embodiment, it is assumed that three medals have been inserted in each game.

FIG. 75A shows a case where the first remaining number display condition is satisfied in the Gn game and the remaining number display effect is started to be executed. Specifically, the remaining number display d210 of "remaining 25G" in the Gn game, "remaining 24G" in the Gn + 1 game, "remaining 23G" in the Gn + 2 game, and "remaining 22G" in the Gn + 3 game is displayed, and the game is played. It shows how the number of games in the remaining number display is subtracted as the game progresses one game at a time.

FIG. 75B shows a case where the second remaining number display condition is satisfied in the Gm game and the remaining number display effect is started to be executed. Specifically, the remaining number display d220 of "50 remaining" in the Gm game, "45 remaining" in the Gm + 1 game, "40 remaining" in the Gm + 2 game, and "35 remaining" in the Gm + 3 game. However, as the game progresses one game at a time, the remaining MY of the remaining number display is subtracted.

In addition, from the Gm + 1 game to the Gm + 3 game, 3 medals are inserted in each game, the small role wins 4 (common bell), and 8 medals are paid out. There is. That is, the case where 5 MY cards are added per game is shown.

FIG. 76 is a time chart showing an effect mode of displaying the remaining number when one of the remaining number display conditions is satisfied and then the other of the remaining number display conditions is satisfied. Specifically, FIG. 76 (a) is a time chart showing an effect mode of the remaining number display when the second remaining number display condition is satisfied after the first remaining number display condition is satisfied, and FIG. 76 (b) is. , Is a time chart showing an effect mode of the remaining number display when the first remaining number display condition is satisfied after the second remaining number display condition is satisfied.

In the remaining number display effect shown in FIG. 76A, the first remaining number display condition is satisfied in the Gp game, the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 25G" is started, and Gp + 2 after the two games. The second remaining number display condition is satisfied in the game, and the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 48 sheets" is started. Also, in the next game, Gp + 3rd game, a small role 4 (common bell) was won and 8 medals were paid out, so in the remaining number display production, "remaining 22G" display d210 and "remaining 43 pieces" Is displayed d220.

As described above, in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, when the two remaining number display conditions are both satisfied, the remaining number display d210 and d220 are displayed, respectively.

In the remaining number display effect shown in FIG. 76 (b), the second remaining number display condition is satisfied in the Gq game, the remaining number display d220 indicating "50 remaining sheets" is started, and the Gq + 1 game of the next game is started. The first remaining number display condition is satisfied in the eyes, and the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 25G" is started. Further, in the Gq + 2 game, since the remaining MY is larger than 50, the second remaining number display condition is no longer satisfied, and the displayed remaining number display d220 is deleted.

As described above, in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, even if the second remaining number display condition is satisfied once for the remaining MY, the second remaining number display condition may not be satisfied thereafter. When the second remaining number display condition is no longer satisfied, the displayed remaining number display d220 is deleted. Regarding the number of remaining games, once the first remaining number display condition is satisfied, there is no case where the first remaining number display condition is not satisfied.

In the remaining number display effect shown in FIG. 76 (b), the small winning combination 4 (common bell) was then won in the Gq + 3 game, and the second remaining number display condition was satisfied again, so that the remaining number display d210 and d220 Both are displayed.

Here, the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment is characterized in that when the two remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220 are performed, the highlighting is executed for the remaining number closer to the limiter. By emphasizing and notifying the conditions that are likely to reach the limiter first, the player can easily grasp the rest of the privilege period. Here, highlighting means displaying one remaining number display in a display mode that is more conspicuous than the other remaining number display, for example, making one font larger, blinking, or displaying one of them. This includes making the typeface bold and making the color of one typeface stand out.

FIG. 77A is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a highlighting process for determining which remaining number display is to be highlighted in the remaining number display effect. In the present embodiment, the number of remaining games and the remaining MY are compared, and the number of remaining games or the remaining number display indicating the remaining MY, which is the lower level of the correspondence table shown in FIG. 77 (a), is emphasized. As a premise, when comparing the number of remaining games and the remaining MY, since the net increase of medals is 2 on average in the AT state of the present embodiment, the remaining MY50 and the remaining MY, which are the start conditions for displaying the remaining number, are left. The number of games is set to 25 as the same level (2 cards x 25 games = 50 games, which means that 25 games are required to acquire 50 games).

FIG. 77 (b) is a time chart showing an effect mode of displaying the remaining number when highlighting is performed. In addition, in order to clarify the highlighted remaining number display on the drawing, the highlighted remaining number display is also referred to as ED. In the drawing, the typeface is bolded and emphasized.

In the remaining number display effect shown in FIG. 77 (b), in the Gr game, the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 37 sheets" has a remaining MY level of 19, and the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 21 games". Since the level of is 21, the remaining number display d220 is displayed with more emphasis than the remaining number display d210. Next, in the Gr + 1 game, the level of the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 40 cards" is 20, and the level of the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 20 games" is 20, and they are at the same level. No highlighting is performed on any of the indications d210 and 220. Next, in the Gr + 2nd game, the level of the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 43 cards" is 19, the level of the numerical value 43 of the remaining MY is 22, and the level of the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 19 games" is 19. The number display d210 is displayed with more emphasis than the remaining number display d220.

As described above, in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, when both the remaining number display d210 and d220 are displayed, the remaining number display with the lower level of the correspondence table shown in FIG. 77 (a) is emphasized. On the other hand, if both are at the same level, the remaining number display is not highlighted.

Note that FIGS. 75A and 75B show a case where the remaining number of games indicated by the remaining number display d210 and the remaining MY indicated by the remaining number display d220 are at the same level, so that the highlighting is not performed. ..

Further, in the highlighting process of the present embodiment, the remaining number display to be highlighted is determined using the corresponding table shown in FIG. 77 (a), but the method of the highlighting process is not limited to this. For example, the number of games that reach MY2000 is calculated based on the past 100 games or less, and the calculated number of games is compared with the number of remaining games to emphasize the remaining number display closer to the limiter. May be good. Further, for each of the remaining MY and the number of remaining games, a standard different from the display start level of the correspondence table shown in FIG. 77 (a) is set (for example, the remaining MY is 10 and the number of remaining games is 20). , The remaining number display of the person who has reached this standard first may be highlighted.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the remaining number of games indicated by the remaining number display d210 and the remaining MY indicated by the remaining number display d220 are at the same level, the highlighting is not performed, but the highlighting is performed separately. It may be. For example, the remaining number display that was highlighted before reaching the same level may be highlighted as it is. The display can be displayed without any discomfort.

FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect control process (step S3006 in FIG. 18A) of the first sub-control unit 400 of the present embodiment.

In step S3501, it is determined whether or not a command regarding the number of remaining games in the privilege period (hereinafter, referred to as a remaining game number command) has been received. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 transmits a remaining game number command including information on the remaining game number in the privilege period when the start lever is operated, so whether or not the remaining game number command is received is determined. It is a judgment. If the remaining game number command is received, the process proceeds to step S3502, and if the remaining game number command is not received, the process proceeds to step S3503.

In step S3502, the remaining game number display update process is executed. Specifically, based on the number of remaining games in the privilege period, it is determined whether or not the first remaining number display condition is satisfied, and if the first remaining number display condition is satisfied, the remaining number display effect is executed. While the remaining number display d210 is performed at the start, if the first remaining number display condition is not satisfied, the remaining number display d210 is not performed. Further, when the remaining number display effect is started to be executed and the remaining number display d210 is performed, the remaining number display d210 is updated based on the number of remaining games in the privilege period. After executing the process of step S3502, the process proceeds to step S3505.

In step S3503, it is determined whether or not a command related to the remaining MY of the privilege period (hereinafter, referred to as a remaining MY command) has been received. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 transmits the remaining MY command including the information regarding the remaining MY of the privilege period at the end of the medal payout, and therefore determines whether or not the remaining MY command has been received. Is. If the remaining MY command is received, the process proceeds to step S3504, and if the remaining game number command is not received, the process proceeds to step S3506.

In step S3504, the remaining MY display update process is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second remaining number display condition is satisfied based on the remaining MY of the privilege period, and if the second remaining number display condition is satisfied, the remaining number display effect is started. On the other hand, if the second remaining number display condition is not satisfied, the remaining number display d220 is not performed. Further, when the remaining number display effect is started to be executed and the remaining number display d220 is performed, it is determined whether or not the second remaining number display condition is still satisfied, and the second remaining number display condition is set. If it is satisfied, the remaining number display d220 is updated based on the remaining MY of the privilege period, while if the second remaining number display condition is not satisfied, the remaining number display d220 is stopped. Further, after executing the process of step S3504, the process proceeds to step S3505.

In step S3505, the highlighting process is executed. Specifically, when both the remaining number display d210 and d220 are displayed, the level of the remaining number of games and the level of the remaining MY are compared to determine which level is lower (FIG. 77 (a)). reference). Then, highlighting is performed for the remaining number display at a low level. If both are at the same level, no highlighting is performed.

Even when both the remaining number display d210 and d220 are displayed, the highlighting may not be performed if the condition for starting the highlighting is not satisfied. For example, when either one of the remaining number display d210 and d220 satisfies the condition for starting the highlighting (for example, when the remaining number display d210 becomes 10 or less), the highlighting is started. It may be easy to give the impression that the privilege period is about to end.

In step S3506, other effect control processing is executed.

FIG. 79 is a time chart showing an effect mode of displaying the remaining number in the final game of the privilege period. The final game referred to here is a game in which the number of remaining games in the privilege period is 0, that is, a game in which the privilege period is surely terminated in the game, and the remaining MY in the privilege period is surely based on the result of the internal lottery of the winning combination of the game. It means a game with a high probability of reaching 0 or less, or 0 or less (specifically, if a prize is won, the remaining MY will be 0 or less).

FIG. 79 (a) shows the production mode of the remaining number display d210 and d220 when 1000 games are exhausted in the privilege period and the privilege period ends. Note that FIG. 79A shows a case where the remaining number display d210 is highlighted in several games up to the final game of the privilege period.

FIG. 79A shows a case where the remaining number display d210 of “remaining 2G” in the Gs game, “remaining 1G” in the Gs + 1th game, and “remaining 0G” in the Gs + 2nd game is displayed, and the privilege period ends. ing. After the end of the privilege period, the end effect is executed, and the end image d230 displaying the number of acquired games in the privilege period, the number of games in the privilege period, and the like is displayed.

Here, in the Gs + 2nd game, the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 0G" is displayed, and the remaining number display d220 of "remaining 36 sheets" is also displayed. Since the privilege period will surely end in the Gs + 2nd game, it is not necessary to display the remaining number of "36 remaining sheets" d220, but if the remaining number display d220 of the other is deleted, the impression that the limiter condition of the other has disappeared is given. Since it is given, the remaining number display d220 is displayed until the final game.

FIGS. 79 (b) and 79 (c) show the production mode of the remaining number display d210 and d220 when the MY in the privilege period is 2000 or more and the privilege period ends. Note that FIGS. 79 (b) and 79 (c) show the case where the remaining number display d220 is highlighted in the number of games up to the final game.

FIG. 79 (b) shows a case where the remaining number display d220 indicating “4 remaining cards” is displayed in the Gt + 2nd game, and then the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won and won to end the privilege period. .. In the game in which the small role 4 (common bell) is internally won, the small role 4 (common bell) is surely won, so the privilege period ends in the Gt + 2nd game.

Here, in the Gt + 2nd game, the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 4 sheets" is displayed, and the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 7G" is also displayed. Since it is highly probable that the privilege period will end in the Gt + 2nd game, it is not necessary to display the remaining number of "7G remaining" d210, but if the remaining number display of the other is deleted, the impression that the limiter condition of the other has disappeared is given. Therefore, the remaining number display d210 is displayed until the final game.

On the other hand, FIG. 79 (c) shows the case where the remaining number display d220 of "4 remaining cards" is displayed in the Gu + 2 game, and then the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won to end the privilege period, and the privilege period. Indicates a case where is not terminated. Specifically, if the correct answer is stopped in the Gu + 2 game, the small role 3 (pushing order bell) is won and the privilege period ends, while the incorrect answer is stopped in the Gu + 2 game. Since he does not win the small role 3 (Oshijun Bell), the privilege period does not end.

In the AT state, the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won, and the operation navigation image d10 is displayed. Therefore, according to the contents of the operation navigation image d10, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is displayed. ), But if the stop operation according to the contents of the operation navigation image d10 such as an operation error is not performed, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not won.

Here, in the Gu + 2 game, the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 4 sheets" is displayed, and the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 7G" is also displayed. Since it is highly probable that the privilege period will end in the Gs + 2nd game, it is not necessary to display the remaining number of "7G remaining" d210, but if the remaining number display of the other is deleted, the impression that the limiter condition of the other has disappeared is given. Therefore, the remaining number display d210 is displayed until the final game.

As described above, in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, when the privilege period ends based on the one limiter reaching condition, the remaining number display related to the one limiter reaching condition (for example, "remaining 0G", "remaining 0G", " Not only "remaining 4 sheets") but also the remaining number display related to other limiter arrival conditions (for example, "remaining 36 sheets" for "remaining 0G" and "remaining 7G" for "remaining 4 sheets") is displayed. I am trying to do it.

FIG. 80 is a time chart showing the update timing of the remaining number display d210 and d220 and the update timing of the highlighting in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment.

In the game shown in FIG. 80, the case where the small winning combination 2 (cherry) is internally won and the small winning combination 2 (cherry) is won in the winning combination internal lottery process is shown. Further, at the time before the bet button operation of the game, the level of the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 21G" is 21, and the level of the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 40 sheets" is 20. The remaining number display d220 is highlighted more than the remaining number display d210.

In the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 first updates the number of remaining number display d220 at the time t1 of the bet button operation. Specifically, since three medals have been inserted, 3 is added to the remaining MY to display the remaining number display d220 of "remaining 43 medals". Next, the slot machine 100 updates the number of the remaining number display d210 at the time t2 of the start lever operation. Specifically, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1, and the remaining number display d210 of "remaining 20G" is displayed. Next, the slot machine 100 updates the number of the remaining number display d220 at the time t3 when the medal payout ends. Specifically, since two medals are paid out by winning the small winning combination 2 (cherry), 2 is subtracted from the remaining MY to display the remaining number display d220 of "41 remaining". Finally, the slot machine 100 executes the highlighting process at the time point t4 after the update of the remaining number display d210 and d220 is completed, and updates the highlighting. Specifically, at the time point t3, the level of the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 20G" is 20, and the level of the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 41 sheets" is 21, so the remaining number display d210 is changed to the remaining number display d220. Highlight more than.

The period from the time point t3 to the time point t4 is set to be about 0.3 seconds after the time point t3 and the time point t4 do not coincide with each other.

As described above, in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, when both the remaining number display d210 and d220 are displayed, the highlighting process is executed after the update of the remaining number display d210 and d220 is completed in one game. Then, which of the remaining number display d210 and d220 is to be highlighted is determined, and the determined remaining number display is highlighted (or neither is highlighted). That is, in the remaining number display effect of the present embodiment, the highlighting update timing is set to be different from the update timing of the remaining number of games in the privilege period and the update timing of the remaining MY of the privilege period. If the highlighting is updated every time the remaining number display d210 and d220 are updated, the highlighting may change rapidly. Therefore, the highlighting is updated once after one game is completed. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the highlighting has been changed without any confusion.

<Modification 1 related to highlighting of remaining number display>
FIG. 81 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode of Modification 1 relating to highlighting of the remaining number display. In the modified example shown in FIG. 81, even if only one remaining number display is displayed, the displayed one remaining number display is emphasized and displayed. FIG. 81A shows a case where the remaining number display d220 is highlighted when only the remaining number display d220 is displayed, and FIG. 81B shows a case where only the remaining number display d220 is displayed. In this case, the remaining number display d220 is highlighted, and then the remaining number display d210 is also displayed while the remaining number display d220 is highlighted.

In this way, the highlighting of the remaining number display may be performed even in a situation where only one of the remaining numbers is displayed. That is, even if only one remaining number is displayed, the other remaining number is displayed later, and when both are displayed, it is displayed in a display mode that is relatively more conspicuous than the other remaining number display. If so, it can be said that the remaining number is highlighted even if only one of them is displayed.

Further, the display mode of highlighting is not limited to the display mode in which the characters indicating the remaining number are highlighted. For example, as shown in FIG. 82 (a), the number of remaining games and the remaining MY are conspicuous by decorating the surroundings of the character instead of emphasizing the character itself (the remaining number display d210 in FIG. 82 (a)). You may do so. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the highlighting pattern data for each of the number of remaining games and the number of remaining MYs, so that the data can be reduced. Further, as shown in FIG. 82 (b), the remaining number display of the other (remaining number display d220 in FIG. 82 (b)) is displayed small to make it inconspicuous, thereby displaying the remaining number of one (FIG. 82 (b)). ), Even if the remaining number display d220) is relatively conspicuous. Of course, in this case, one of the remaining numbers may be displayed in a large size.

Further, the highlighting of the remaining number display may be divided into a plurality of steps. For example, as shown in FIG. 83A, the remaining number display d220, which was highlighted at the highlight level 1 as it approaches the limiter of the privilege period, may be displayed at the highlight level 2 of a larger font. The player can clearly recognize that he is approaching the limiter. Further, as shown in FIG. 83 (b), the display mode of the remaining number display d220 does not change as it approaches the limiter of the privilege period, but the remaining number display d210 which is not emphasized is displayed in a smaller font. The remaining number display d210a may be made less conspicuous by displaying it lightly, and the other remaining number display d220 may be relatively conspicuous. The remaining number display d210a may be finally erased.

Further, the remaining number display d210 and / or d220 may be highlighted by changing the background color. For example, the remaining number display d210 and / or d220 may be made relatively conspicuous by changing the background color from blue to red.

In the present embodiment, as described in FIG. 80, the update timing of the remaining number display d210 and the update timing of the remaining number display d220 are different, but the update timing of the remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220 are different. The update timing may be the same. For example, in a game in which no medal is paid out, as shown in FIG. 84 (a), each of the remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220 is updated at the same time after the winning determination, and in the game in which the medal is paid out, FIG. 84 ( As shown in b), each of the remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220 may be updated at the same time after the medal payout is completed. Since the update time is reduced, the player can easily pay attention to the update timing of the remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220. Of course, also in this case, the highlighting is updated after each of the remaining number display d210 and the remaining number display d220 is updated at the same time.

<Modification 2 related to highlighting of remaining number display effect>
In the second modification, when one remaining number display is highlighted more than the other remaining number display, the other remaining number display is deleted in the final game of the privilege period. This makes it easier to recognize the final game of the privilege period, and the player does not need to see unnecessary information. The final game referred to here is a game in which the number of remaining games in the privilege period is 0, that is, the game in which the privilege period is surely terminated in the game, and the remaining MY in the privilege period is based on the result of the internal lottery for the prizewinner of the game. It means a game in which there is a high probability that the game will surely reach 0 or less (specifically, if a prize is won, the remaining MY will be 0 or less).

FIG. 85 is a time chart showing an effect mode of displaying the remaining number in the final game of the privilege period.

FIG. 85A shows an effect mode of the remaining number display effect when 1000 games are consumed in the privilege period and the privilege period ends. Note that FIG. 85A shows a case where the remaining number display d210 is highlighted in several games up to the final game of the privilege period.

FIG. 85A shows a case where the remaining number display d210 of “remaining 2G” in the Gs game, “remaining 1G” in the Gs + 1th game, and “remaining 0G” in the Gs + 2nd game is displayed, and the privilege period ends. ing. After the end of the privilege period, the end effect is executed, and the end image d230 displaying the number of acquired games in the privilege period, the number of games in the privilege period, and the like is displayed.

Here, in the Gs + 2nd game, the remaining number display d210 of "remaining 0G" is displayed, while the remaining number display d220 is deleted. This is because it is useless to display another remaining number display d220 because the privilege period is surely ended in the game.

Although not shown, if there is a possibility that the privilege period will end with the number of acquired cards in the Gs + 2 game, the remaining number display d220 may also be performed in the Gs + 2 game. It may be easier for the player to recognize under what conditions the award game may end. Even if there is a possibility that the privilege period will end with the number of acquired cards in the Gs + 2 game, the remaining number display d220 may be performed and only the remaining number display d210 may be displayed in the Gs + 2 game. By showing only certain conditions, it may be easier for the player to grasp the situation.

FIGS. 85 (b) and 85 (c) show the production mode of the remaining number display effect when the MY in the privilege period is 2000 or more and the privilege period ends. Note that FIGS. 85 (b) and 85 (c) show a case where the remaining number display d220 is highlighted in the number of games up to the final game.

FIG. 85 (b) shows a case where the remaining number display d220 of “4 remaining cards” is displayed in the Gt + 2nd game, and then the small winning combination 4 (common bell) is internally won and won to end the privilege period. In the game in which the small role 4 (common bell) is internally won, the small role 4 (common bell) is surely won, so the privilege period ends in the Gt + 2nd game.

Here, in the Gt + 2nd game, the remaining number display d220 of "remaining 4 sheets" is displayed, while the remaining number display d210 is deleted. This is because it is useless to display another remaining number display d210 because the privilege period is surely ended in the game.

On the other hand, FIG. 85 (c) shows the case where the remaining number display d220 of "4 remaining cards" is displayed in the Gt + 2nd game, and then the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won to end the privilege period, and the privilege period. Indicates a case where is not terminated. Specifically, if the correct answer is stopped in the Gu + 2 game, the small role 3 (pushing order bell) is won and the privilege period ends, while the incorrect answer is stopped in the Gu + 2 game. Since he does not win the small role 3 (Oshijun Bell), the privilege period does not end.

In the AT state, the operation navigation is executed in the game in which the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is internally won, and the operation navigation image d10 is displayed. Therefore, according to the contents of the operation navigation image d10, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is displayed. ), But if the stop operation according to the contents of the operation navigation image d10 such as an operation error is not performed, the small winning combination 3 (pushing order bell) is not won.

Here, in the Gu + 2 game, the remaining number display d220 indicating "remaining 4 sheets" is displayed, and the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 7G" is also displayed. This is because since the operation navigation image d10 is displayed, it is highly probable that the privilege period will end in the Gu + 2nd game, but it is not certain.

In this way, in the remaining number display effect of the modification 2, (1) based on the number of remaining games in the privilege period, or (2) based on the remaining MY and the winning combination such as the inside of the game, the privilege period is surely in the game. When it is determined that is finished, the other remaining number display is deleted and only the emphasized remaining number display is displayed.

In FIG. 85 (c), the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 7G" is displayed in the Gu + 2nd game, but the remaining number display d210 may be deleted separately. This is because there is a high probability that the privilege period will end.

FIG. 86 (a) is a time chart showing another effect mode of displaying the remaining number of the Gu + 2 game of FIG. 85 (c). As shown in FIG. 86A, an image (for example, a wording image such as “last game”) d240 indicating that the game is the final game of the privilege period may be added. If the small winning combination 3 is not won in the Gu + 2 game, that is, if the privilege period does not end in the Gu + 2 game, as shown in FIGS. 86 (a) and 86 (b), respectively. The image d240 may be continuously displayed in the game.

FIG. 86 (b) shows the subsequent games when the small winning combination 3 is not won in the Gu + 2 game of FIG. 86 (a). Eventually, since the privilege period of 1000 games was reached in the Gu + 9th game, the case where the privilege period is terminated not under the condition of MY but under the condition of exhausting the number of games is shown. Also in this case, since the privilege period is surely terminated in the Gu + 9th game, the remaining number display d210 indicating "remaining 0G" is displayed, while the remaining number display d220 is deleted.

In the present embodiment, two limiters, the number of digested games during the privilege period and MY (cumulative number of medals acquired), are used, but the conditions provided as the limiter are not limited to this. At least two or more different types of limiters may be provided, and for example, the cumulative number of medals paid out, the cumulative number of medals inserted, the number of times a specific winning combination is won, the number of times a specific state is executed, and the like may be provided as limiters.

The end of the privilege period of the present embodiment may end by (1) reaching the limiter or (2) satisfying the end condition even if the limiter is not reached. In the case of (2), for example, the game may end after a predetermined period of time (for example, 50 games have passed). In other words, the end of (1) is the end of the limiter that ends with the limiter, and the end of (2) is the end of the non-limiter that ends under the end conditions excluding the limiter.

Therefore, highlighting may be performed at both the end of (1) and the end of (2). It is possible to clearly recognize that the end of the privilege period is approaching.

On the other hand, the highlighting may be performed only at the end of (1) without highlighting at the end of (2). The end of (2) is not when the limiter is reached, and the player may expect the privilege period to continue. Therefore, it may be easier to expect the continuation by not highlighting.

Further, the highlighting may be performed only at the end of (2) without highlighting at the end of (1). The end of (1) is a compulsory measure to reach the limiter, which may give an unpleasant impression to the player. Therefore, a period of giving an unpleasant impression to the player by not highlighting. May be shortened.

[Summary of Embodiment]
As described above, according to the game console (for example, slot machine 100) of the above embodiment (for example, the seventh embodiment),
With a privilege game period start means (for example, main control unit 300) that starts a specific game period (for example, a privilege period) when a predetermined start condition (for example, winning a transition lottery 1 or 2 in a normal state) is satisfied. ,
When a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, 1000 games are exhausted during the privilege period and 2000 MY cards are reached during the privilege period), the privilege game period end means (for example, the main control unit 300) that ends the specific game period.
A counting means (for example, a main control unit 300) for counting a number related to a game during the specific game period, and
Display means (for example, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500, effect image display device 157) that displays based on the number counted by the counting means.
It is a game table equipped with
The counting means
A first counting means (eg, main control unit 300) for counting a number of the first type (eg, the number of games),
It is a means including a second counting means (for example, main control unit 300) for counting a number of the second kind (for example, MY) different from the number of the first kind.
The specific game period end means is described when the number of the first type counted by the first counting means in the specific game period becomes the first end number (for example, 1000 games). It is a means to end a specific game period,
The specific game period end means is described when the number of the second type counted by the second counting means in the specific game period becomes the second end number (for example, 2000 sheets). It is a means to end the specific game period,
The display means is a means capable of displaying the first remaining number derived from the number of the first type counted by the first counting means and the number of endings of the first in the specific game period. Yes (for example, remaining number display d210),
The display means is a means capable of displaying a second remaining number derived from the number of the second type counted by the second counting means and the number of endings of the second in the specific game period. Yes (for example, remaining number display d220),
The display means is a means for displaying the first remaining number when the first remaining number display start condition is satisfied (for example, when the number of remaining games in the privilege period reaches 25 games).
The display means is a means for displaying the second remaining number when the second remaining number display start condition is satisfied (for example, when the remaining MY in the privilege period reaches 50 or less).
The display means displays the first remaining number when the first remaining number display start condition is satisfied and the second remaining number display start condition is not satisfied, and the second remaining number is displayed. It is a means of not displaying a number (for example, FIG. 75 (a)).
The display means displays the second remaining number when the second remaining number display start condition is satisfied and the first remaining number display start condition is not satisfied, and the first remaining number is displayed. It is a means of not displaying numbers (for example, FIG. 75 (b)).
The display means displays both the first remaining number and the second remaining number when both the first remaining number display start condition and the first remaining number display start condition are satisfied. Means (eg, FIGS. 76A and 76B),
That is the basic configuration.

According to this basic configuration, the player can easily recognize the remaining number of the specific game period even if a plurality of conditions for ending the specific game period overlap.

In the above basic configuration
When the first remaining number is displayed, the display means is a means for updating and displaying the first remaining number at the first timing (for example, when the start lever is operated).
When the display means displays the second remaining number, the second remaining amount is at a second timing different from the first timing (at the time of inserting medals, at the end of paying out medals, etc.). A means of updating and displaying numbers (eg, FIG. 80),
This is the first suitable configuration.

According to this first preferred configuration, the updated numerical values of the first remaining number and the second remaining number can be easily recognized.

In the first preferred configuration,
When the display means displays both the first remaining number and the second remaining number, the first type of number counted by the first counting means and the second counting means. When the highlighting start condition is satisfied based on the number of the second type and the predetermined end condition by means (for example, the number of remaining games in the privilege period is 25, the remaining MY in the privilege period is 50, etc.). , A means for performing a predetermined highlighting (for example, bolding the font) on at least one of the first remaining number and the second remaining number (for example, FIG. 77 (b)).
This is the second preferred configuration.

According to this second preferred configuration, it is possible to clearly grasp which type of number is near the end, so that the end time of the specific game period can be more easily recognized.

In the second preferred configuration,
In one game, the display means sets the timing for updating the predetermined highlighting (for example, after the end of medal payout) as a timing after either the first timing or the second timing. Means (eg, FIG. 80),
This is the third preferred configuration.

According to this third preferred configuration, the highlighting is updated at a timing later than the update timing of the first remaining number and the second remaining number, so that the player can easily recognize the highlighting. it can.

In the second preferred configuration or the third preferred configuration
The display means
The time when the number of the first type counted by the first counting means in the specific game period reaches the first end number was counted by the second counting means in the specific game period. When the first highlighting condition for determining that the number of the second type reaches the second end number is satisfied, the display of the first remaining number is displayed as the second remaining number. Highlighting is performed in the first display mode that emphasizes rather than the display (for example, FIG. 77).
The time when the number of the second type counted by the second counting means in the specific game period reaches the second end number was counted by the first counting means in the specific game period. When the second highlighting condition for determining that the number of the first type reaches the first end number is satisfied, the display of the second remaining number is displayed for the first remaining number. It is a means for highlighting in a second display mode that emphasizes rather than displaying (for example, FIG. 77).
This is the fourth preferred configuration.

According to this fourth preferred configuration, either the display of the first remaining number or the display of the second remaining number is highlighted, so that the end time of the specific game period becomes clearer.

In the fourth preferred configuration,
The display means is a means for changing to the second display mode and performing the highlighting when the second highlighting condition is satisfied in the case where the highlighting is performed in the first display mode. ,
The display means is a means for changing to the first display mode and performing the highlighting when the first highlighting condition is satisfied in the case where the highlighting is performed in the second display mode. (For example, FIG. 80),
This is the fifth preferred configuration.

According to this fifth preferred configuration, since the highlighting can be changed, it is possible to accurately grasp the end time of the specific game period even if the game situation changes.

In the fourth preferred configuration or the fifth preferred configuration,
The display means displays both the first remaining number and the second remaining number, and when the highlighting is performed in the first display mode, the remaining number erasing condition is satisfied (for example,). When the number of remaining games is 0 and the remaining MY is 0 or less in the game), it is a means for erasing the display of the second remaining number (for example, FIG. 85).
The remaining number erasing condition is that the time when the number of the first type counted by the first counting means reaches the first end number in the specific game period is the second in the specific game period. This is a condition that is satisfied when it is determined that the number of the second type counted by the counting means of the above is definitely earlier than the time when the number of the second type reaches the second end number.
This is the sixth preferred configuration.

According to this sixth preferred configuration, since the unnecessary remaining number display is not performed, the display of the remaining number can be simplified.

In the sixth preferred configuration,
The first counting means counts the number of the first type based on the start of one game (for example, start lever operation).
The second counting means counts the number of the second type based on the payout of the game medium (for example, medal insertion, medal payout).
The remaining number erasing condition is such that the game (for example, the number of remaining games is 0) is the time when the number of the first type counted by the first counting means reaches the first ending number in the specific game period. ), Which is a condition that is satisfied (for example, FIG. 85 (a), FIG. 86 (b), etc.).
This is the seventh preferred configuration.

According to this seventh preferred configuration, since only the necessary remaining number is displayed, the display of the remaining number can be simplified, and the end time of the specific game period can be reliably notified.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and is various with respect to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Can be modified or modified, and those accompanied by such modification or modification are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects arising from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what has been done.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Design display window 127 Number of payout indicators 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 157 Directional image display device 190 Navigation occurrence status notification lamp 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 1st sub control unit 500 2nd sub control unit

Claims (2)

The operation means operated by the player and
A notification means for notifying operation information for the operation means and
A game period setting means for setting any one of a plurality of predetermined game periods based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game period setting means.
The production execution means to execute the production and
It is a game table that can repeatedly execute unit games.
The plurality of types of game periods include a normal period and a privilege period.
The game period setting means is a means capable of setting a plurality of types of AT periods in the privilege period.
The AT period is a period during which the notification means can notify the operation information.
The AT period is a period consisting of a plurality of games.
The first counting means for counting the passage of the privilege period and
A second counting means for counting the progress of the last AT period (hereinafter referred to as "last AT period"), which is one of the AT periods,
A third counting means for counting the number based on the number of payouts and the number of inputs during the privilege period,
With
The effect executing means is a means for executing a predetermined effect during the last AT period.
The first counting means is a means for counting the first number as a change number based on the execution of one game in the privilege period.
The second counting means is a means for counting the first number as a change number based on the execution of one game in the last AT period.
The game period setting means is a means for setting the last AT period based on the fact that the first counting means has counted up to the number of starts to start the last AT period in the lapse of the privilege period.
The second counting means is a means for starting counting the passage of the last AT period based on the counting up to the starting number by the first counting means.
The game period setting means is a means for ending the last AT period and the privilege period when the first counting means counts up to the first end number that ends the privilege period in the lapse of the privilege period. Yes,
When the second counting means counts the number of second ends that end the last AT period in the lapse of the last AT period, the game period setting means sets the last AT period and the privilege period. It ’s a way to end it,
The first number of ends is equal to or greater than the number obtained by adding the second number of ends to the number of starts.
The second counting means is a means that does not count the elapse of the last AT period when a predetermined counting interruption condition is satisfied in the last AT period.
The first counting means is a means for counting the elapse of the privilege period even when the predetermined counting interruption condition is satisfied in the last AT period.
The third counting means is a means for counting a number based on the number of payouts and the number of inputs in the privilege period even when the predetermined counting interruption condition is satisfied in the last AT period.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 1.
The third counting means is
It is a means for counting the number of acquisitions that the player has acquired based on the number of payments and the number of inputs during the privilege period.
The third counting means is
When the number of payouts in a predetermined game during the privilege period is larger than the number of inputs, the difference between the number of payouts and the number of inputs is added to the number of acquisitions up to the previous game of the predetermined game, and the above-mentioned up to the predetermined game. As the number of acquisitions
When the number of payouts in the predetermined game during the privilege period is less than or equal to the number of inputs, the difference between the number of payouts and the number of inputs in the predetermined game is subtracted from the number of acquisitions up to the previous game of the predetermined game and subtracted. When the value of the result of subtraction is 0 or more, the value of the result of subtraction is set as the number of acquisitions up to the predetermined game, and when the value of the result of subtraction is less than 0, 0 is set to the predetermined game. The number of acquisitions
A game table characterized by that.