JP2021061910A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing trouble when a movable member is displaced to an operation position.SOLUTION: A movable member unit is provided which can be changed from a stand-by state to a change completion state having a higher exposure degree than the stand-by state. In a presentation control process, in relation to control into an AT, a bonus, etc., which are advantageous states, a process is executed in which the movable member unit is changed to the change completion state due to establishment of a change condition. Further, a process is executed in which the movable member unit is changed to the stand-by state due to establishment of a termination condition in the change completion state. The termination condition includes a condition which is established by reaching an ending presentation start time or a start operation time of an AT final game (or a bonus final game) prior to pre-set termination timing (e.g., at termination time of the AT final game) for terminating control to the AT.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing a game and giving a privilege according to the result of the game.

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

In such a game machine, as a game machine in which a movable member displaceable to a first position (standby position) which is an initial position and a second position (operating position) during operation is provided in the game frame, for example, When a predetermined waiting time has elapsed, a caution image that calls attention to the movable member is displayed as a demonstration effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-187621

However, in a conventional game machine, when the movable member is displaced to the operating position, for example, the player cannot access the upper part of the game machine (for example, the information display cannot be visually recognized, and the box for accommodating medals). There was room for improvement in the technology related to returning the movable member to the standby position, where various problems such as (difficult to place) occur.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of reducing defects when a movable member is displaced to an operating position.

The gaming machine according to a certain aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and giving a privilege according to the result of the game, and is an advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state to be advantageous to the player. A movable member capable of changing from the first state to a second state having a higher degree of exposure than the first state, and the movable member in the second state in relation to control to the advantageous state. A change control means for changing the movable member and changing the movable member to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the second state is provided, and the predetermined condition is such that the control to the advantageous state is terminated in advance. Includes conditions that are satisfied by reaching a specific timing before the specified end timing.

When the end timing is reached and the control to the advantageous state ends, for example, the player tends to leave the seat to place the granted privilege (for example, a medal) on the game machine or take a break. is there. Therefore, when the movable member is in the second state at the end timing, there is a risk that the player may come into contact with the movable member and injure the player himself or break the movable member. However, in the above-mentioned game machine, since the control for changing the movable member to the first state is performed by reaching a specific timing before the end timing, the movable member may injure the player. And it is possible to prevent the movable members from being broken.

Preferably, the second state is a state in which the movable member is displaced to a specific position closer to the player than in the first state.

According to this configuration, since the player is displaced to a specific position closer to the player when in the second state, a more powerful effect can be provided to the player and an impact can be given.

Preferably, the specific position is a position where the movable member changed to the second state can make a part or all of the upper end portion of the front door of the game machine invisible to the player.

According to this configuration, when the movable member changes to the second state, it is possible to execute an effect in which part or all of the upper end portion of the front door cannot be visually recognized, while a specific timing before the end timing can be executed. Since the control for changing the movable member to the first state is performed by reaching, the upper end portion of the front door can be returned to the visible state when the control to the advantageous state is completed.

Preferably, it has a variable display column for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols so that the variable display in the variable display column can be started, and the privilege depends on the symbol when the variable display column is stopped as a result of the game. A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation for starting the variable display in the variable display column, and a start control for starting the variable display in the variable display column when the start operation is detected. When a predetermined weight is generated when the start operation is detected, the change control means includes a start control means for performing the start control when the weight ends, and the change control means uses the movable member. When changing from the second state to the first state, the change control for the change is started when the start operation is detected, and even when the wait is generated, the change control is started. The change control is started when the start operation is detected.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether or not a weight is generated, it is possible to standardize the processing content when the start operation is detected when the movable member is changed from the second state to the first state. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased. Further, regardless of whether or not a wait is generated, when the start operation is detected, the change control for changing from the second state to the first state is started, so that the movable member is moved to the second state. It is possible to change to the first state at the earliest possible timing without increasing the speed itself for changing from the state to the first state. As a result, it is possible to prevent an excessive load on the drive unit that operates the movable member and cause a failure.

Preferably, the movable member is mutably provided on the upper part of the front door surface of the game machine, and the movable member changed to the second state is in the horizontal direction from the upper end portion of the front door of the game machine. It protrudes upward.

According to this configuration, when the movable member changes to the second state, it is possible to provide the player with a powerful effect that effectively utilizes the space above the upper end of the front door.

Preferably, the predetermined condition includes a condition that is satisfied by accepting the predetermined operation even until the specific timing is reached, and the change control means is the movable member when the predetermined operation is accepted. Is changed from the second state to the first state, and the change control for the change is started when the predetermined operation is detected regardless of the progress of the game.

According to this configuration, the movable member can be changed from the second state to the first state by accepting a predetermined operation, so that the player's intention can be reflected. Further, regardless of the progress of the game, the processing content when the predetermined operation is accepted can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.

Preferably, when the movable member is changed from the second state to the first state, the change control means is irrelevant to the progress of the game after starting the change control for the change. The change control is continued until the movable member is in the first state.

According to this configuration, after starting the change control for changing the movable member from the second state to the first state, the change control for changing the movable member to the first state is continued regardless of the progress of the game. Therefore, the processing contents can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door open. It is a development view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a role name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination group and combination composition. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of each game state and advantageous period. It is a figure which shows the operation example when the change condition is satisfied, and the movable member effect is executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification example of the movable-related information about a movable member device. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution timing of the attention-calling effect and the accommodation explanation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the change pattern in which a movable member device changes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes the effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, a movable member device 29 on which a predetermined combination of patterns of combinations and the number of payouts is printed is provided. When the movable member device 29 satisfies a predetermined change condition according to the progress of the game, the accessory mounted inside is on the player side and above the upper end portion of the front door 5. Performs a protruding operation. This operation will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 and the like. Lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided above and to the left and right of the movable member device 29, respectively. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

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

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

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

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

The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals for the maximum number of bets using credits. The maximum bet number means the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (set to "3" in this embodiment). The maximum bet switch 17 has a built-in LED, and when the bet number can be set, the maximum bet switch 17 emits light in a predetermined mode (blinking state, lighting state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the configuration of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. A plurality of types of patterns are composed of patterns. In the following, each of the plurality of types of symbols has a name (“R7”, “B7”, “BAR”, “BL”, “R1”, “R2”, “BE”, “CH”, which is shown to correspond to each other in FIG. 3 (b). "WM1" "WM2") will be described. The plurality of types of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbols, numbers, or the like. "R7" and "B7" mainly have a pattern of "7" and have the same shape, but the position and direction of the pointed part (R7: pointed to the left in the upper right part + upward in the lower left part) It is sharp, B7: not sharp in the upper right part and the left part in the lower left part) and the hue (R7: red, B7: blue) are different. In addition, "R1" and "R2" are described as "Play" in the center of the pattern, and although they have the same shape and color, they are protruding parts (R1: up / down / left / right, R2: upper left, lower left, upper right, right). Below) is different. As described above, since "R1" and "R2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as "R". Similarly, "WM1" and "WM2" have a design mainly of "watermelon" and have the same shape and color, but with or without a special design (design that makes you imagine glitter) (WM1: None, WM2: At the cut end. Dotted along) are different. As described above, since "WM1" and "WM2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as "WM".

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

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

In the slot machine 1 having the above configuration, first, a specified number required to start one game by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like (set to "3" in this embodiment). When the number of medals for the minute is set, the rotation can be started, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display the symbols and one game is started. In the present embodiment, an example in which "3" is set as the specified number regardless of the game state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a different specified number is set according to the game state (for example, other than the "bonus state"). "3" may be set as the specified number of game states, and "2" may be set as the specified number of "bonus states".

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly imparts a predetermined game value to the player according to a symbol combination (game result) when all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped rotating. Examples of the value for games include paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits), and replaying games that are given by automatically setting the number of bets for the next game without using new medals or the like. It is not limited to these.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect content according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, an effect operation unit 81, a chance switch 81F, and a movable member device 29 shown in FIG. included. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes display processing for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes a display process based on a command for display control from the sub control board 73, and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the display control unit can also transmit a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R, various lamps, LEDs, and the like based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light effect corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To execute. The various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to the various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so as to consume power corresponding to the controlled mode depending on whether or not the eco mode is used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the sub CPU 71 drives a drive unit (motor or the like) mounted on the movable member device 29 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “driving the movable member device 29”) when the change condition is satisfied, and internally. Drive control is performed to project the mounted accessory. Further, the sub CPU 71 drives the movable member device 29 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and performs drive control for accommodating the accessory in the protruding state and returning it to the initial state. Further, the sub CPU 71 notifies the movable member device 29 of the movable related information.

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

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

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

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

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

As a bonus combination, the combination name "RBB1" is provided. As the symbol combination of "RBB1", a combination of three "R7" is defined. When "RBB1" is won, it is controlled to a bonus state. The bonus state ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (200 medals described in the remarks column of FIG. 6).

As the re-game combination, the combination names "RP1" to "RP10" are provided. As the symbol combination of "RP1", a combination of three "R1" is defined. For each of "RP2" to "RP10", the symbol combination as shown in FIG. 6 is defined. When the symbol combination of "RP1" and "RP2" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbol stops at the middle, middle, and middle stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbol appears to be the winning line. Align on NL. When the symbol combination of "RP3" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbols stop at the lower, middle, and upper rows of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbols appear to be aligned on the upward-sloping line. .. “RP4” and “RP5” are also referred to as promotion replays because they serve as an opportunity to control a gaming state (RT2 described later) which is advantageous for a player who has a high probability of winning a replaying combination. When each symbol combination of "RP4" and "RP5" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbol stops at the middle and middle stages of each of the reel 11L and reel 11M, and the "BE" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11R. However, apparently, the "R" symbol is tempered on the reels 11L and 11M.

When each symbol combination of "RP6" and "RP7" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper or lower stage of the reel 11R, and the "BE" symbol appears at the middle stage of the reel 11L. When stopped, the "BAR" symbol may appear to be tempered on the reels 11M and 11R. Therefore, "RP6" and "RP7" are also referred to as BAR tempai replay or fake BAR.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination of "RP8" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the lower, middle and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BAR" symbol is apparently raised to the right. It may be stopped on the line. For this reason, "RP8" is also referred to as a BAR-aligned replay that rises to the right. In addition, when the symbol combination of "RP9" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the upper, middle, and lower rows of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BAR" symbol appears to be on the downward-sloping line. It may be in a stopped state. For this reason, "RP9" is also referred to as a downward-sloping BAR-aligned replay. When the symbol combination of "RP10" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the middle and upper stages of the reels 11L and 11M, respectively.

As the small role, the role names "PZ1" to "PZ41" are provided. For each of "PZ1" to "PZ41", a symbol combination as shown in FIG. 6 is defined. Of these, when the symbol combinations of "PZ1" and "PZ2" stop at the winning line NL, the "BE" symbol stops at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the appearance is "BE". The symbol is stopped at the downward-sloping line. Therefore, "PZ1" and "PZ2" are also referred to as downward-sloping bells. When the symbol combination of "PZ3" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the middle, middle, and middle stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BE" symbol is stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, "PZ3" is also referred to as a middle bell. In the states other than the bonus state, "PZ1" to "PZ3" will be awarded when the push order is correct, and in the bonus state, the prize will be won regardless of the push order, and 9 medals will be paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and four medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" are also referred to as push order incorrect answer bells.

Further, when the symbol combination of "PZ37" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "WM" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "WM" symbol is stopped at the downward-sloping line. There is. Therefore, "PZ37" is also called a watermelon. When each symbol combination of "PZ38" to "PZ40" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the upper or lower stage of each of the reels 11L and 11M. Therefore, "PZ38" to "PZ40" are also referred to as cherries. "PZ41" is a role that can stop the chance that the "WM" symbol is tempted on the winning line NL. "PZ37" to "PZ41" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and four medals are paid out.

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

As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, an "RBB" composed of the bonus combination "RBB1" is provided. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also the winning combination group that is elected at the same time as other combinations (for example, "PZ38" to "PZ41").

The winning role groups for the replay role are "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 transition replay"), "fake play", and "fake play". "BAR matching replay" is provided. "Normal replay" is a winning combination group composed of "RP1" and "RP2". "RT2 Transition Replay 1" is a winning combination group composed of "RP1", "RP2", "RP4", and "RP5". The winning combination groups of other replaying combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination composition column of FIG.

As the winning role group of the small role, "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4", and "all small roles" are provided. Of these, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are a plurality of types of roles of "PZ4" to "PZ36" in addition to "PZ1" and "PZ2" or "PZ3". This is a winning combination group that is configured to include combinations that are different from each other. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" are also collectively referred to as "push order bell". "All small roles" is a winning combination group consisting of all small roles. The winning combination groups of other small combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination composition column of FIG.

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

As the game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "RT0" to "RT2", "RBB1" are won, so-called carry-over game state and internal winning state, "RT3", and a bonus role is won. "RBB1" which is a bonus state accompanying the above is provided. "RT0" to "RT2" are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "RBB" is subject to the combination lottery in the general gaming state. For the winning combination group including the bonus combination, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/400 when the set value is 1, for example. As the judgment value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, different judgment values are set according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the set value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/380. In addition, "RBB" may have a determination value set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value. Further, the probability of winning a winning combination group including a bonus combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability.

Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-game combination, the "normal replay" is subject to the combination lottery in the general game state, "RT3". In addition, "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are subject to the combination lottery only in "RT1". "Fake play" and "BAR matching replay" are subject to the role lottery in "RT1" and "RT2", respectively. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

The probability of winning any of "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", "fake play", and "BAR matching replay" is, for example, "RT1" ≤ "RT0" <"RT3". The determination value is stored so that the relationship is <“RT2”. Therefore, among the general gaming states, "RT2" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the re-game combination is improved as compared with other gaming states. Further, the determination value is stored so that the probability of winning any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is, for example, 1/20 in "RT1". Further, the probability of winning the "fake play" and the probability of winning the "BAR matching replay" are determined values to be, for example, 1/20 in "RT1" and 1/10 in "RT2", respectively. Is remembered. The probability of winning a winning combination group including a replaying combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability.

Of the winning combination groups including small roles, "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to the role lottery in the general game state and "RT3", respectively. Become. In addition, the probability of winning each of "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is determined so that it is a uniform probability regardless of the game state and the set value. It is remembered. For example, the probability of winning any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is, for example, 1/5 regardless of the game state or set value, and "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4". 4 ”The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the winning probabilities of each are the same. The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning any of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance eye" is, for example, 1/100 regardless of the game state or the set value. In addition, "all small wins" are subject to the lottery in "RBB1", and the judgment value is set so that they will be won with a probability of 1/1. Win a prize in "PZ3" with payout. Therefore, it can be said that the "RBB1" is in an advantageous state for the player as compared with the general gaming state and the like. It should be noted that the probability of winning a winning combination group including a small combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability, and is determined according to the set value. It may be the one that exists.

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

When it is determined in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning combination lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "determination value of the winning combination group / 65536". It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the combination lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the winning combination groups that are the target of the combination lottery are not smaller than the predetermined value, no winning combination group has been elected. Is determined to be. The probability of "out of place" in the present embodiment may be set so that, for example, "RT1" ≥ "RT0"> "RT3"> "RT2".

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

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when "RBB1" is won, a winning type command that can identify that a bonus combination has been won is output, and when any of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination is won, it becomes one of the replaying roles. A winning type command that can identify that you have won is output, and when you win any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4", you can identify that you have won the push order bell. Output the type command. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

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

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

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and is established by winning one of the winning combination groups including, for example, the replaying combination and the small combination. Including conditions and so on. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period are also established by winning the winning combination group with a setting difference in the winning probability, and also by winning the winning combination group with no setting difference in the winning probability. To do. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly defined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. "The winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of controlled state" means that the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined in any of the states described later using FIG. 8A. It means what is defined.

In addition, for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions and the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, for example, conditions that are satisfied by winning any of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance eye" and conditions that are satisfied by winning "RBB". And so on. Therefore, for example, when "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", or "RBB" is won, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even in the normal period, by winning "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye" and "RBB", by winning in the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery, the AT is controlled during the advantageous period. It can also happen. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be exactly the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. ..

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

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

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

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

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, it is possible to execute the notification processing for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during the AT during the advantageous period. For example, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display is stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win the "PZ1" or "PZ2" as described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (one of the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side) corresponding to the capital letter "L" of the alphabet is lit out of the seven segments constituting the 60. Further, in the advantageous operation mode-related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like on the sub control board 73 side as well. When the advantageous period-related processing is completed, the process shifts to the reel control processing of S400.

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

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

In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation). The above-mentioned wait time is not limited to delaying the rotation start timing of the reel as long as the period until the stop switch of the next game becomes effective for stopping is longer than a certain period. It may delay the timing of making it operable (enabled).

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the "RBB1" have parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol "R7" constituting "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, even if the "RBB1" is won, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting the bonus combination into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the "RBB1" will be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the "RBB1" is won, the reel control for drawing in the winning bonus combination within the drawable range may be performed, but none of the winning combinations may be won. Regarding "RBB1", if it is not possible to win a prize in the winning game, a process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is performed until the winning combination is won under the control of RT3.

As shown in FIG. 3, "R1" constituting the middle symbol and the right symbol of "RP1" and "RP2" included in the "normal replay" are arranged within the retractable range in all the reels 11L to 11R. There is. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "RP1" and "RP2" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels, respectively. However, when the "normal replay" is won, both "RP1" and "RP2" are won. As a result, when the "normal replay" is won, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, the symbols that make up the replay combination included in each of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but "RT2 transition replay" When each of "1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, all the corresponding replays are won. As a result, when any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the replay included in the winning "RT2 transition replay" is performed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. You can always win one of the roles.

Further, when "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. Further, the second stop means to stop when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop is to stop when the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means to stop. The operations on the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

For example, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the left first stop (the left reel 11L is the first stop), "RP4" and "RP5" accompanied by the transition to RT2 are used as other roles. It is stipulated to draw in with priority over. The "R1" and "BE" constituting the middle and right symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" are all arranged within the retractable range on the reels 11M and 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is the winning line. They are arranged within a range that can be pulled in on the NL. In addition, when "RT2 Transition Replay 1" is won, both "RP4" and "RP5" are won. As a result, when "RP4" and "RP5" are drawn in prior to other roles, either "RP4" or "RP5" can be awarded. Therefore, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the left first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that one of "RP4" and "RP5" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is the first stop), "RP1" is more than "RP4" and "RP5". "And" RP2 "are given priority to be drawn in. Therefore, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won when the middle or right first stop is made.

In addition, when the "RT2 transition replay 2" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the middle first stop is made, one of "RP4" and "RP5" is always won, and the left or right first. When stopped, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won. In addition, when the "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, when the first right stop is made, the reel control is performed so that one of "RP4" and "RP5" is always won, and the left or middle first. When stopped, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

The push order in which either "RP4" or "RP5" is won when any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure. When any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won during the AT described above, information that can identify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

Next, the reel control when the "fake play" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay role included in the "fake play" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel, but when the "fake play" is won, all the corresponding replay roles are included. Win. As a result, when the "fake play" is won, any of the replay roles included in the "fake play" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Further, when the "fake play" is won, it is determined that the target to be drawn in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, when the "fake play" is won, when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "fake play" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, it is stipulated that "RP6" and "RP7" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" constituting the right symbols of "RP6" and "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. Further, the "BEs" constituting the left symbols of the "RP6" and the "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L. On the other hand, the "BAR" constituting the middle symbols of the "RP6" and the "RP7" has a part that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, when the "Fake Play" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP6" and "RP7" are pulled in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21M draws the middle symbol "BAR" to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is performed at a timing that allows the switch to be pulled upward, either "RP6" or "RP7" can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L.

When the stop switch 21M is not stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, a prize is generated according to the already stopped symbols of "RP1" to "RP3". It is stipulated that the role is prioritized and drawn in. For example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win a prize. Further, when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, it is stipulated that "RP3" is preferentially pulled in. "BE" constituting the left symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L, and "R1" constituting the middle symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11M. Has been done. Therefore, when "RP3" is preferentially drawn in, "RP3" can always be won.

When the first right stop is made when the "fake play" is won, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when both the "R1" of the symbol number 0 and the "BE" of the symbol number 1 in FIG. 3 are stopped at the timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, the "R1" of the symbol number 0 is used. Is also stipulated to give priority to "BE" of symbol number 1 and draw it onto the winning line NL. Further, when both the "R1" of the symbol number 5 and the "BE" of the symbol number 6 in FIG. 3 are stopped at the timing when they can be pulled into the winning line NL, the "BE" of the symbol number 6 is higher than the "BE" of the symbol number 6. It is stipulated that the "R1" of the symbol number 5 is preferentially drawn onto the winning line NL. For this reason, when the first stop on the right is made when the "fake play" is won, the "BE" of the symbol number 1 is placed on the winning line NL when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbol of the symbol numbers 2 to 4. It is possible to stop and stop the "BAR" symbol in the lower row, or stop the "R1" of symbol number 5 on the winning line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper row.

In addition, when the "Fake Play" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row by the first right stop, and when the middle second stop is performed, the stop operation is aimed at the "BAR" symbol of symbol number 3. When this happens, the "BAR" of symbol number 3 can be stopped on the winning line NL. In this way, when the "fake play" is won, the "BAR" symbol is placed on either the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line by stopping the "BAR" symbol by the first right stop and the second middle stop. You can make it tempai. When the left symbol "BE" constituting "RP6" and "RP7" stops on the winning line NL, at least the symbol number 2 "BAR" symbol is in the upper row from the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L shown in FIG. Alternatively, since it is not stopped in the lower row, the "BAR" symbols are not stopped in line on the line.

Next, the reel control when the "BAR matching replay" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay combination included in the "BAR alignment replay" include parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "BAR alignment replay" is won, the corresponding replay combination Win all. As a result, when the "BAR-matched replay" is won, any of the replays included in the "BAR-matched replay" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, it is stipulated that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, it is stipulated that "RP8" and "RP9" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" constituting the right symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "CH" constituting the left symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L. Further, the "BAR" constituting the middle symbols of the "RP8" and the "RP9" has a part that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP8" and "RP9" are pulled in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21L is the left symbol "R1" and "CH". When any of the above is stopped at the timing when it can be pulled onto the winning line NL, and when the stop switch 21M is stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, "RP8" "And either" RP9 "can be won.

On the other hand, when neither "RP8" nor "RP9" can be won by the timing of the stop operation to the stop switches 21L and 21M, the following reel control is performed. First, when the stop switch 21M is not stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL by the second stop operation, or when the stop switch 21L is not operated at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, or when the stop switch 21L is the left symbol "R1" or "CH". When the stop operation is not performed at the timing when the winning line NL can be pulled in, the winning combination of "RP1" to "RP3" according to the already stopped symbol is preferentially pulled in. Has been done. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win a prize, and "BE" is stopped as the right symbol. Occasionally, "RP3" can be given priority and won a prize.

Next, in a state where the middle symbol "BAR" is pulled onto the winning line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21L moves the left symbol "R1" or "CH" by the third stop operation to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing when it can be pulled upward, it is stipulated that the winning combination of "RP6" and "RP7" that causes a prize according to the already stopped symbol is preferentially pulled. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP6" can be preferentially drawn in and won a prize, and when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP7" is prioritized. You can pull in and win a prize.

In the state where the left symbol "R1" or "CH" is pulled onto the winning line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21M pulls the middle symbol "BAR" onto the winning line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at a possible timing, it is stipulated that the winning combination of "RP1" and "RP10" is preferentially drawn according to the already stopped symbol. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP1" can be preferentially drawn in and won a prize, and when "CH" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP10" is prioritized. You can pull in and win a prize.

When the first right stop is made when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when both "R1" of symbol number 0 and "BE" of symbol number 1 in FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, the same as when the "fake play" is won. Because the reel control is performed, when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbols of symbol numbers 2 to 4, the "BE" of symbol number 1 is stopped on the winning line NL and the "BAR" symbol is displayed in the lower row. It is possible to stop or stop the "R1" of the symbol number 5 on the winning line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper row.

In addition, when the "BAR matching replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row by the first right stop, and the "BAR" symbols of the reels 11L and 11M are respectively in the second stop and the third stop. When the stop operation is performed aiming at, the "BAR" symbol can be stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, by aiming at the "BAR" symbol and stopping the operation when the "BAR alignment replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol can be tempered or aligned at either the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line. .. As a result, by aligning the "BAR" symbols on the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line, it is possible to definitively notify the player that the "BAR matching replay" has been won. In addition, when the "BAR" symbol is tempted to the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line, the player has the expectation that he has won the "BAR-matched replay" when the stop operation timing does not match. Can be squeezed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the left symbols (“BAR”, “BL”, “WM1”) that make up the small combination included in the “cherry” among the small combinations are not present within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L. Exists. Therefore, even if the "cherry" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L, it may not be possible to pull in the left symbol that constitutes the small role included in the "cherry", and there is a possibility that the "cherry" will be missed. ..

Among the small combinations, the symbols forming the small combination included in the "watermelon" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the "watermelon" is won, the small winning combination included in the "watermelon" can be drawn in and won a prize regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

As shown in FIG. 3, the left symbol (“WM1”) and the middle symbol (“WM2”) that make up the small combination included in the “chance eye” of the small combinations are within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L and 11M. There is a part that does not exist inside. Therefore, even if the "chance eye" is won, the left symbol or the middle symbol that constitutes the small winning combination included in the "chance eye" may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M. , May be missed.

Next, the reel stop processing when any one of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won will be described. When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel.

For example, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, when the left first stop is made, it is stipulated that "PZ1" and "PZ2", which will be paid out 9 cards, are drawn in with priority over other roles. There is. "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "PZ1" and "PZ2" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is placed on the winning line NL. It is arranged within the range that can be pulled into. In addition, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, both "PZ1" and "PZ2" are won. As a result, when "PZ1" and "PZ2" are drawn in prior to other roles, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" can be won. Therefore, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the left first stop is made, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop is made, priority is given to other small roles such as "PZ4" which are simultaneously won over "PZ1" and "PZ2". It is stipulated to pull in. As shown in FIG. 3, none of the symbols constituting the other small combinations such as "PZ4" are arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw in the symbols that make up other small roles such as "PZ4" that are simultaneously won in the winning line, and even if the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won. In some cases, it may not be possible to win a prize in any of the roles.

Also, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ1" and "PZ2" can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when the middle or right first stop is made. There is a place where other small wins that have been won at the same time are preferentially drawn in over "PZ1" and "PZ2", and the symbols on the reels 11L to 11R cannot draw in the symbols that make up the other small wins. Since it is an existing symbol array, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Similarly, even when "Middle Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the first stop in the middle, can be won. However, when the first stop is made on the left or right, the other small winning combinations that are simultaneously won are drawn in with priority over the "PZ3", and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R constitutes the other winning combination. Since there are parts that cannot be pulled in, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Also, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the first right stop is made, can be won, but the left or middle first stop is made. Occasionally, other small wins that have been won at the same time are preferentially drawn in over "PZ3", and there are places where the symbol arrangement of reels 11L to 11R cannot draw in the symbols that make up the other small wins. Since it is an array, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch.

The push order in which any of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is paid out when 9 cards are paid out when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won, is also called a correct answer procedure. When any of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won during the above-mentioned AT, information that can identify the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, the timing that cannot be operated by the correct answer procedure and that none of the other small wins that are won at the same time can be won. When the stop operation is performed with, among the "missing" symbol combinations, a specific "missing" symbol combination that does not stop on the winning line when "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are not won. Is performed to pull the ball onto the winning line. A particular "missing" symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to "RT1" when stopped on the winning line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". For this reason, a particular "missing" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition roll.

When "all small wins" are won (for example, in the "bonus state"), 9 cards are always paid out regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, whichever is "PZ1" to "PZ3". Reel control is performed so as to win a crab.

In addition, in the reel stop processing when the winning of the bonus role is carried over (RT3) and the replaying role or the small role is won, it is stipulated that the replaying role or the small role is drawn in with priority over the bonus combination. Has been.

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

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

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

The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT1" when the normal transition roll is stopped on the winning line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT2" when the promotion replays "RP4" to "RP5" are won in "RT1".

In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT3" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB1" is won in any of "RT0", "RT1", and "RT2". .. In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the "bonus state" when the "RBB1" is won. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the "bonus state" and sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT0" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can identify "RT0" when it is initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the game state setting process is completed, the process shifts to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

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

When the slot machine 1 is initialized due to a setting change or the like, the slot machine 1 is set to RT0 as a game state and the game is started. In RT0, while the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. .. Therefore, the push order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition roll is stopped, and the RT1 is controlled.

In RT1, if the "RT2 transition replay" is won and the "promotion replay" wins, it is controlled by RT2. However, since it is not AT, the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) at the time of winning the "RT2 transition replay" is not performed. In addition, since the player is not in AT after winning the "promotion replay" and being controlled by RT2, as in RT0, the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability, and as a result, it is usually at a relatively early timing. The transition roll is stopped and controlled by "RT1". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played in RT1.

Further, even if the "RBB1" is won in the middle of RT1, the prize cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbols constituting the "RBB1" can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if it is not possible to win a prize in the game in which "RBB1" is won, it is controlled by "RT3".

If you win "RBB1", you will be controlled to a bonus state. In the bonus state, as a result of winning all the small wins in each game, any of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which pays out 9 medals regardless of the operation mode, can be won, so medals can be efficiently awarded. Can be acquired. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the number is controlled to "RT0".

On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, one of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is paid out when the "push order bell" is won in "RT1" and "RT2", is paid out. An advantageous operation mode for winning a prize is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" can be reliably won as long as the stop operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. Further, when the "RT2 transition replay" is won during the "RT1" when controlled by the AT, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "promotion replay" is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. Will be done. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "promotion replay" can be surely won. As a result, "RT2" can be controlled. Furthermore, when controlled by the AT, as described above, it is possible to win a prize such as "PZ1" when the "push order bell" is won, so that it is possible to avoid a normal transition result, and therefore the player falls from "RT2" to "RT1". It is also possible to prevent it from happening. As a result, most of the games can be played in RT2 during AT.

Further, after the winning RBB is completed during the AT, the number of AT games and the like are carried over, so that the AT is in progress again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled by "RT2". The period controlled by "RT0" and "RT1" until it is controlled by "RT2" after the RBB won during AT is finished is the preparatory stage until it is controlled by "RT2". Also called a period. In addition, when the "push order bell" is won in "RT0" controlled after the RBB won during AT is finished, "PZ1" or the like is won in order to be able to shift to "RT1". The advantageous operation mode for this is not notified.

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

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

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

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

Advantages When a player wins a CZ transition lottery during general, the game is controlled by CZ for a predetermined period (for example, a period during which a predetermined number of games are consumed). When a predetermined period elapses without winning the AT transition in CZ, it is generally controlled again in an advantageous manner. When the player wins the AT transition lottery in the general advantage or CZ or when the number of ceiling games is reached, the AT is controlled. When starting the AT, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

During AT, a navigation effect is executed to notify an advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) when the "push order bell" and the "RT transition replay" (hereinafter collectively referred to as navigation target roles) are won. In addition, during AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to AT (additional lottery) is satisfied (lottery as the number of AT games corresponding to one AT). Whether to continuously control the AT (next AT) again after the determined number of games (for example, 30 to 100 games, etc.) or the number of games added to the number of AT games (30 to 100 games + α) is exhausted). (AT continuation lottery), which is advantageous when there is no AT stock after one AT end condition is satisfied. Will be done. The lottery during various ATs is performed, for example, by winning a predetermined winning combination group (for example, BAR-matched replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc.) in the internal lottery.

During the AT, each AT is controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes (stages) having different degrees of advantage. The multiple types of modes are determined as, for example, the additional winning ratio of winning in the additional lottery, the continuous winning ratio of continuous winning in the AT continuous lottery (corresponding to the continuous determination ratio), and the number of AT games when continuous winning is performed. By making each of the expected number of expected games different for each mode, it is determined that the degree of advantage during AT is different for each mode. The types of modes include space mode, sky mode, ground mode, sea mode, and underground mode. The type of background image on the liquid crystal display 27 during AT, the type of sound effect output from the speakers 31L and 31R, and the like differ depending on the type of controlled mode. For example, in the space mode, a background image reminiscent of the universe is displayed, and sound effects and the like that give a quiet impression are output. Further, in the sea mode, a background image reminiscent of the sea is displayed, and a sound effect reminiscent of the sound of waves is output. In addition, the continuous winning ratio between modes is set so that, for example, the space mode has the highest ratio, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode has the lowest ratio. Further, the expected number of games between modes is determined so that, for example, the space mode has the largest number, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode has the smallest number. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the AT continuous lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest.

In the AT continuous lottery, by winning, the number of controllable times (AT stock number) is added to the AT by 1. As a result, it is confirmed that the control will be performed by the next AT even after the end condition of the AT being controlled this time is satisfied. Specifically, when one AT is completed, the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1 on condition that the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, and the control is continuously controlled for the next AT. The mode of the AT is determined by lottery or the like when the AT is started. Further, when the AT continuous lottery is won, the number of AT games of the AT in stock is determined by lottery from 30 games to 100 games.

Similarly, regarding the additional winning ratio between modes, the space mode is the highest, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is set to be the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the additional lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player by the mode is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest.

In the additional lottery, by winning, the number of AT games of the AT being controlled this time is added. As a result, the number of games that can be digested in the AT being controlled this time increases, and the period controlled by the AT can be extended. Further, when the game is won in the additional lottery, the number of games to be added is determined by the lottery from 10 to 30 games. Expected games that can be expected to be determined as the number of games to be added when winning are, for example, the space mode is the most, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, the sea mode, and the underground mode is the least. It is stipulated in.

When the number of AT games is added in the additional lottery among the various lottery during AT, it is added to the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled this time. As a result, the number of games that can be digested in the AT being controlled this time increases, and the period controlled by the AT can be extended. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the AT is continuously controlled again. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled this time is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is not 1 or more, it is controlled to either advantageous general or CZ according to the result of the state lottery after the end of AT. .. After being controlled by the AT at least once during the advantageous period, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined game) without winning in the advantageous general and AT transition lottery during the CZ controlled after the end of the AT. When the number is digested, etc.), it is controlled during the normal period. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games that were updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

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

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

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

(Direction about the winning group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery is received, the effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The effect control process is based on the reception of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of "RBB" is received, a confirmation screen including "bonus confirmation!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or " Based on the winning type command that can specify the "pushing order bell", an effect of displaying an image of a "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed. As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Execute. As a result, when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed according to the correct answer procedure, and one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" is surely won. It becomes possible to make it. In addition, during ART during "RT2" and AT, even when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won, "PZ1" etc. can be won, so the normal transition is made. It is possible to surely prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "RT1". In addition, when one of the "RT2 transition replays" is won during AT and "RT1", it is possible to reliably win the "promotion replay" by performing the stop operation according to the correct answer procedure, and the RT2 is controlled. It will be possible. An image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is also referred to as a navigation effect.

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

In the effect control process, any one of a plurality of types of effects including "continuous effect" and "aiming effect" can be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions may be advantageous for the player, for example, that the AT transition lottery condition and various AT lottery conditions are satisfied by winning the BAR matching replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc., and the RBB winning. It is established by occurring or winning a fake play. The predetermined condition is not limited to this, and in addition to or in place of this, for example, the predetermined advantageous period transition condition is satisfied, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied, and the like. You may.

The continuous production can be executed, for example, by winning the cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. and satisfying the AT transition lottery conditions, various AT lottery conditions, or winning the RBB. The continuous production is a predetermined production over a plurality of (for example, 3 to 4 times) games (a production with a story-like content, for example, a battle production in which a player's ally character and an enemy character play against each other). There is a possibility that the AT transition lottery conditions will be satisfied and controlled by the AT, there is a possibility that the lottery conditions during various ATs will be satisfied and additional or AT continuation will be performed, and there is a possibility that the RBB has been won. This is an effect of notifying the lottery result by notifying the end of the effect (for example, the victory or defeat of a ally character) after suggesting such as. The ending of the production is the final conclusion in the flow of the predetermined production, and in the case of the production having a story, it means the final result in the story development. The lottery result is whether or not the player won the AT transition lottery (whether or not it is controlled by the AT), whether or not he or she won the lottery during various ATs (whether or not it is added, and whether or not the AT is continued). , Etc.), or whether or not the RBB was won. If you have not won in the AT transition lottery, you will be notified that you have not won as the end of the production. On the other hand, when winning in the AT transition lottery or the like, it is notified that the winning rate is high as the end of the production. However, even when the player has won the AT transition lottery or the like, it may be notified at a low rate that he / she has not won as the end of the production. The ending that notifies that the player has won the continuous production corresponds to a specific event in which the person who has won the privilege of adding AT or continuing AT and can specify that the privilege is granted. A specific event is an event that can occur only when a privilege is won.

As the continuous production, a plurality of types of continuous production having different story characteristics are provided. As the plurality of types of continuous effects, for example, at least one of the ally character and the enemy character appearing during the continuous effect is defined to be different. The plurality of types of continuous effects are defined so that the degree of expectation of winning in the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effects differs depending on which type is executed. For example, depending on the types of ally characters and enemy characters that appear during the continuous production, the degree of expectation for winning in the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous production is set to be different. Specifically, when determining the type of continuous effect to be executed, when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is won, the first type of continuous effect is more than the other second type of continuous effect. It is decided as a continuous effect to be executed at a high rate, and when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is not won, the second type of continuous effect is executed at a higher rate than the first type of continuous effect. decide. For this reason, the winning ratio of AT winning, additional winning, continuous winning, etc. differs depending on the type of continuous production. During the continuous production, the production type information (name of the type of continuous production) that makes it possible to specify the type of continuous production and the production expectation that suggests the winning ratio of the continuous production (winning expectation, including the continuous notification ratio). Degree information (including continuous notification rate information) is notified. The effect expectation information is notified by, for example, the number of star images, and it is suggested that the larger the number of displayed star images, the higher the expectation of winning and the higher the winning ratio.

The aiming effect can be executed, for example, by winning the BAR-matched replay and winning the AT transition lottery condition and the lottery conditions during various ATs, or by winning the fake play. The aiming effect suggests the "BAR" symbol with the goal of stopping the "BAR" symbol, and stops along with the "BAR" related image (hereinafter, also referred to as the BAR aiming related image) that aims at the "BAR" symbol. By displaying an arrow image indicating the pressing order (reverse pressing) for first stopping the switch 21R, it is an effect of urging the pressing of the "BAR" symbol.

The aiming production is not only when you win in the AT transition lottery or lottery during various ATs (not only when you win the BAR matching replay win, but also when you win the cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. When the continuous production is not executed and the winning notification is not yet executed), it is executed during the game (at least during reel rotation) in which the "BAR matching replay" shown in FIG. 7 is won, and the AT transition lottery and various types are performed. When the player has not won the lottery during AT, the game is executed during the game (at least during reel rotation) in which the "fake play" shown in FIG. 7 is won. That is, when winning in the AT transition lottery, various AT lottery, etc., the aiming effect is executed only in the game that has won the "BAR matching replay" in which three "BAR" symbols can be matched. On the other hand, if you have not won in the AT transition lottery or various AT lottery, it is not a game that has won the "BAR matching replay", and you cannot have three "BAR" symbols. The aiming effect is executed in the game that has won the "replay". As a result, when the "BAR" symbol is aimed and pushed backward, and the "BAR" symbol is accurately aimed and the stop operation is performed, the three "BAR" symbols are aligned, so that the AT transition lottery and various ATs are performed. Notified that it has been confirmed that the winner has been won in the middle lottery, etc., and the three "BAR" symbols are not aligned and become a tempai, so the winner has not been won in the AT transition lottery or various AT middle lottery. You can notify that. Further, even when the stop operation cannot be performed by accurately aiming at the "BAR" symbol, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player has won the AT transition lottery, the various AT lottery, and the like.

When three "BAR" symbols are aligned during the aiming effect, a message such as "AT acquisition" or "STOCK" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In the aiming production, the fact that three "BAR" symbols are aligned and the message such as "AT acquisition" is displayed are both winning the benefits of winning the AT, adding the AT, and continuing the AT. It becomes possible to identify that the privilege is granted. It should be noted that the effect of notifying information on the results of the AT transition lottery and various AT lottery is not limited to the continuous effect and the aiming effect, but for example, the effect of notifying the winning by making a specific character appear. Often, it may be another production.

(Movable member production)
The plurality of types of effects executed by the effect control process include a movable member effect that drives the movable member device 29 to project an accessory by satisfying a change condition according to the progress of the game. The change condition may be one that is established in relation to the control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. For example, the AT transition is won or the RBB is won in "continuous production" or "aiming production". It is established when it is notified that it is. In place of or in addition to this, even if the change condition is not determined to be controlled to the advantageous state, it is highly possible that, for example, the AT transition winning or the RBB winning is won (so-called high expectation). It may be established by executing the effect, or may be established according to the execution of a predetermined effect, the result of the winning combination lottery, the result of the random number lottery, or the like.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation example when the change condition is satisfied and the movable member effect is executed. In each of FIGS. 9A to 9D, a portion where the liquid crystal display 27 above the front door 5 of the slot machine 1, the movable member device 29, and the lamp portions 33L to 33R are arranged is shown. A front view is shown on the left side of each of FIGS. 9A to 9D, and a right side view is shown on the right side.

Further, FIG. 9A shows a movable member device 29 in a standby state (initial state, a state in which the movable member effect is not executed), and FIGS. 9B and 9C show changes. The movable member device 29 in the process (first stage state, second stage state) is shown, and FIG. 9D shows the movable member device 29 in the change completed state in which the change is completed.

The movable member device 29 is composed of a member including a lid member 29a, flag members 29b and 29c, and a banner member 29d (see FIGS. 9B to 9C). The flag members 29b and 29c and the banner member 29d are also collectively referred to as an accessory.

The lid member 29a is opaque and is formed in a plate shape, and is closed so as to hide the accessory inside in the standby state (see FIG. 9A), and the lower end portion during the production of the movable member. The movable member device 29 is configured to be movable so that the upper end portion is tilted toward the player and is in an open state with the side along the axis as an axis (a drive unit (motor or the like) that enables such an operation). It is provided).

The flag members 29b and 29c are formed smaller than the lid member 29a, and are arranged so as to be paired on the left and right sides. The flag member 29b on the left side is composed of a columnar shaft member 29b'and a plate-shaped liquid crystal member 29b' corresponding to the flag (climb). The shaft member 29b'is closer to the left end portion of the lid member 29a. The movable member device 29 is provided with a drive unit (motor or the like) that is axially supported so that one end thereof can rotate from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction at a predetermined position (a drive unit (motor or the like) that enables such rotation). The liquid crystal member 29b "is attached to the side surface of the shaft member 29b', and is configured to be able to display an image according to the progress of the game. Similarly, the flag member 29c on the right side is also composed of a shaft member 29c'and a liquid crystal member 29c' corresponding to the flag (climb). The shaft member 29c'is at a predetermined position near the right end of the lid member 29a. One end of the shaft is supported so as to be rotatable from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction (a drive unit (motor or the like) capable of such rotation is provided in the movable member device 29). The liquid crystal member 29c "is attached to the side surface of the shaft member 29c', and is configured to be able to display an image according to the progress of the game.

The banner member 29d is composed of a liquid crystal member smaller than the lid member 29a and larger than the flag members 29b and 29c. The banner member 29d is arranged at a position that is difficult to see by the flag members 29b and 29c until the change is completed, but when the change is completed, the banner member 29d moves to a position closer to the player than the flag members 29b and 29c. It is configured to be possible (a drive unit (motor or the like) that enables such movement is provided in the movable member device 29). The liquid crystal member of the banner member 29d is also configured to be able to display an image according to the progress of the game.

When the change condition is satisfied, the effect control process first drives the movable member device 29 so as to be in the first stage state shown in FIG. 9B. When the movable member device 29 is driven so as to be in the first stage state, the movable member device 29 moves (deploys) so that at least a part thereof approaches the player. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, the upper end portion of the lid member 29a is tilted toward the player (see the dotted arrow on the right side of FIG. 9B) and operates so as to be in the open state. When the lid member 29a is opened, the flag members 29b and 29c are exposed, and the banner member 29d is also exposed behind the flag members 29b and 29c. The flag members 29b and 29c and the banner member 29d are attached to the back surface side of the lid member 29a, respectively.

The effect control process also includes display control for displaying an image according to the progress of the game on each of the liquid crystal members of the flag members 29b, 29c and the banner member 29d when the drive control of the lid member 29a is started so as to be in the open state. Do. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the lid member 29a is in the open state, a message image such as "start" or "do your best" can be displayed on the liquid crystal member.

In the effect control process, when the movable member device 29 is driven so as to be in the first stage state shown in FIG. 9B, the movable member device 29 is then movable so as to be in the second stage state shown in FIG. 9C. Drives the member device 29.

When the movable member device 29 is driven so as to be in the second stage state, the movable member device 29 moves (deploys) so that at least a part thereof approaches the upper part of the housing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the flag member 29b arranged in the horizontal direction rotates so as to be perpendicular to the left end portion of the shaft member 29b'(FIG. 9 (c). ), And the flag member 29c arranged in the horizontal direction rotates in the vertical direction around the right end of the shaft member 29c'(see FIG. 9C). (See the clockwise dotted arrow in). Further, in accordance with the rotation operation, a message image such as "Washoi!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal member of the flag member 29b, and a message image such as "Festival is a festival" is displayed on the liquid crystal member of the flag member 29c. .. In addition, a message image such as "I'm going!" Is also displayed on the liquid crystal member of the banner member 29d.

In the effect control process, when the movable member device 29 is driven so as to be in the state of the second stage shown in FIG. 9 (c), the movable member is brought to the state of completion of change shown in FIG. 9 (d) as the final stage. Drive the device 29. When the movable member device 29 is driven so as to be in the change complete state, the movable member device 29 moves (deploys) so that at least a part thereof approaches the player. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9D, the banner member 29d moves to a position closer to the player (a position closer to the player than the flag members 29b and 29c), and the liquid crystal member has a “big hit! Message is displayed.

During AT or RBB, it is basically possible to maintain the state of the movable member device 29 in the change completed state, and the flag members 29b, 29c and the banner according to the progress of the game during the AT or RBB. The movable member effect is performed by the member 29d operating (for example, vibrating) or displaying the corresponding image on the liquid crystal member. As a result, the interest of the game during AT or RBB can be visually improved, and the superiority complex for the player can be enhanced.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of notification of movable-related information regarding the movable member device 29. The effect of notifying the movable information is to call attention to the fact that the movable member device 29 may be in a changed state as shown in FIGS. 9 (b) to 9 (d) according to the progress of the game. The attention-calling effect and the accommodation explanation effect explaining that the movable member device 29 in the changed state can be returned to the standby state as shown in FIG. 9A by a predetermined operation are included. In the effect control process, during the demonstration effect, a process for executing the attention alert effect and the accommodation explanation effect is performed according to the state of the movable member device 29.

The attention-calling effect is executed during the demonstration effect when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state (FIG. 9A). Note that the alerting effect is not executed during the demonstration effect when the movable member device 29 is in the changed state (FIGS. 9 (b) to 9 (d)). FIG. 10A shows a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 when the alerting effect is executed. As a warning effect, the display area 27a (almost the entire display area) of the liquid crystal display 27 is used, and an image showing the state when the movable member 29 is in the change completed state is displayed in the left half, and the right In half, a message is displayed with a large font size saying "Caution for characters", and below that, a message such as "Caution for characters may appear from above, be careful of pinching your hands or overhead, do not put anything on top". Is displayed. As a result, the player can be made aware of the possibility that the accessory will protrude, and at the same time, be made to specifically recognize what kind of part needs to be paid attention to from the state when the change is completed. it can.

The accommodation explanation effect is executed during the demonstration effect when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state (FIG. 9 (d)). The accommodation explanation effect is not executed during the demonstration effect when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state (FIG. 9A). FIG. 10B shows a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 when the accommodation explanation effect is executed. In the effect control process, when the movable member device 29 is in the change complete state, the lower selection switch 81e is pressed and held (for example, a pressing operation for 3 seconds) to return the movable member device 29 to the standby state. Take control. Therefore, as the accommodation explanation effect, the display area 27b of the liquid crystal display 27 is used to display a message such as "the accessory can be stored", and an image imitating the effect operation unit 81 for the message. (An image that imitates a round operation unit that can accept up / down / left / right operations and center decision / selection operations, etc.) is superimposed and displayed in a highly transparent state, and the position corresponding to the lower selection switch 81e is "long." A message indicating an operation mode such as "push" is displayed. As a result, the player is made to recognize that the movable member device 29 in the change completed state can be returned to the standby state by pressing and holding the lower selection switch 81e according to the player's intention. be able to. In addition, by superimposing a message such as "the character can be stored" and an image imitating the effect operation unit 81, the message is disturbed by the image imitating the effect operation unit 81 when viewed from a distance. , It is difficult to grasp the contents.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the attention alert effect is displayed using a relatively wide display area 27a including the central position of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, the accommodation explanation effect does not include the central position of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, but includes only the position closer to the right end than the central position, and the display area 27a. It is displayed using the display area 27b, which has a much narrower range than the display area 27b.

Further, a lamp unit 33R is arranged on the right side of the display area 27b used for the accommodation explanation effect. As shown in the right side view of FIG. 9A and the like, the ramp unit 33R protrudes toward the player from the display surface of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, as shown in the schematic cross-sectional view of FIG. 10C, the display area 27b includes all the images of the accommodation explanation effect displayed in the display area 27b from the position facing the display area 27b with the lamp unit 33R sandwiched therein. Or at least a part of it is set in an invisible area. As a result, for example, when slot machines are installed side by side in a game hall or the like, even if the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed in the display area 27b while the player is playing in the slot machine 1, the image on the right side is displayed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player playing the slot machine to recognize that the image of the storage explanation effect is displayed.

Next, the execution timings of the attention-calling effect and the accommodation explanation effect will be described. FIG. 11A is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of the alert effect. The alert effect is started when T1 (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the start of the demo effect during the demo effect, and when T2 (for example, 15 seconds) elapses without any subsequent operation. Finish (see the timing chart in column A). If any operation is detected between the start of the alert effect and the elapse of T2, the alert effect will end along with the demo effect even until T2 elapses (in column A). See timing chart). The operation that triggers the end of the alert effect in the middle is an operation for advancing the game, such as a bet number setting operation, a start operation, and a stop operation. It should be noted that the operation that triggers the termination of the attention-calling effect may further include an operation on the effect operation unit 81 and the like in addition to the operation for advancing the game.

FIG. 11B is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of the accommodation explanation effect. The accommodation explanation effect is started when T3 (for example, 10 seconds) elapses from the start of the demo effect during the demonstration effect, and when T4 (for example, 8 seconds) elapses without any subsequent operation. Finish (see the timing chart in column A). If any operation is detected between the start of the accommodation explanation effect and the elapse of T4, the accommodation explanation effect ends together with the demo effect even until T4 elapses (in column A). See timing chart). The operation that triggers the end of the accommodation explanation effect in the middle is an operation for advancing the game such as a bet number setting operation, a start operation, and a stop operation. In addition to the operation for advancing the game, the operation that triggers the end of the accommodation explanation effect may further include an operation on the effect operation unit 81 and the like.

Here, the relationship between the time lengths of T1 to T4 will be illustrated. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is defined that T3 at which the accommodation explanation effect is started is shorter than T1 at which the attention alert effect is started. Therefore, after the demonstration production is started, the accommodation explanation production can be started at a relatively early timing as compared with the caution production. On the other hand, T4 in which the accommodation explanation effect is executed is set to be shorter than T2 in which the attention alert effect is executed. Therefore, after the production is started, the accommodation explanation production can be completed at a relatively early timing as compared with the caution production.

The effect control process starts change control for changing from the standby state shown in FIG. 9A to the change completion state shown in FIG. 9D when the change condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game. To do. After starting the change control, the change control is continuously performed until the change is completed, regardless of the progress of the game (stop operation, reel stop, effect content, etc.). Therefore, after the change control is started in the standby state, the change is completed when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses regardless of the progress of the subsequent game.

Further, the effect control process performs change control for changing from the change completion state shown in FIG. 9D to the standby state shown in FIG. 9A when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Start. After starting the change control, the change control is continuously performed until the state changes to the standby state regardless of the progress of the game (stop operation, reel stop, effect content, etc.). Therefore, after the change control is started in the change completion state, the standby state is set when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses regardless of the subsequent progress of the game.

The end condition includes, for example, the first end condition, which is satisfied by pressing and holding the lower selection switch 81e (for example, pressing and holding for 3 seconds) when the movable member device 29 is in the change completion state as described above, the AT game. The second end condition that is satisfied when the number becomes 0 and the game that ends the AT (hereinafter, also referred to as the AT final game) is started, and the predetermined achievement condition is satisfied during the AT, so that the game can be executed. It includes a third end condition that is established when a special effect (hereinafter, also referred to as an ending effect) is started. Both the second end condition and the third end condition are conditions that are satisfied by reaching a specific timing before the end timing of the AT.

The predetermined achievement conditions are, for example, that it is determined that the advantageous period counter = 1500 based on the number of AT games acquired during AT, the number of AT games, and the number of games per game during AT. It is certain that the maximum cumulative number will be 2400 based on the average net increase, clear all the multiple stages (enemy characters) (destroy all enemy characters), or multiple Under circumstances where there is a high possibility that a certain amount or more of benefits have been acquired in an advantageous state such as AT or bonus, such as clearing a predetermined number or more of the existing stages (enemy characters) (defeating a predetermined number or more of enemy characters). Anything that holds true will do. The ending effect means, for example, an effect having a story by a character, and continues until a predetermined number of times (for example, 30) games are played. The AT continues even during the ending effect, and the AT ends when the ending effect ends.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a change pattern in which the movable member device 29 changes. In FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c), the number of AT games, which is an example of an advantageous state, is shown in the upper row, and the state of the movable member device 29 is shown in the lower row. As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c), the movable member device 29 is used, for example, when a change condition is satisfied and one game is started (for example, at the time of a start operation). The drive is started, and the change is completed through the first and second stages according to the passage of time regardless of the progress of the game. Therefore, the change is completed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of driving. The timing at which the movable member device 29 starts changing toward the change completion state is not limited to when one game is started, but when one game is completed, as long as the change condition is satisfied. , When a stop operation is performed, etc.

In FIGS. 12A and 12B, the second end condition is satisfied when an operation for starting the AT final game (for example, a start operation or the like) is detected and the AT final game is started. As an example of the change pattern at the time, FIG. 12A exemplifies the case where the wait is not generated at the start operation (when the wait time has passed), and FIG. 12B shows the case where the wait is generated at the start operation. (When the wait time has not passed) is illustrated.

When the start operation of the AT final game is detected and no wait is generated, the second end condition is satisfied when the start operation is detected, as shown in FIG. 12 (a). Then, the movable member device 29 starts driving and changes to a standby state through the second stage and the first stage according to the passage of time regardless of the progress of the game.

Further, even when the start operation of the AT final game is detected, if a wait is generated, the reel rotation start timing or the like is delayed as described above. However, when the start operation of the AT final game is detected, even if a wait is generated, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), when the start operation is detected (during the wait), the second operation is performed. When the end condition is satisfied, the movable member device 29 starts driving and changes to a standby state via the second stage and the first stage according to the passage of time regardless of the progress of the game.

Similarly, when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state during the bonus, a weight is generated when the start operation of the final game (game exceeding the specified number of payouts) of the bonus is detected. Regardless of whether or not the start operation is performed, the second end condition is satisfied, the movable member device 29 is started to be driven, and the second stage and the first stage are performed according to the passage of time regardless of the progress of the game. Change to the standby state via.

FIG. 12C shows an example of a change pattern when the third end condition is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined achievement condition and starting the ending effect during AT. The ending effect is started from the next game in which the game of the "m" game is completed after the AT is started, and continues until the final AT game of the "n" game with the game as the "1" game. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the third end condition is satisfied when the start operation of the game for starting the ending effect is detected, the movable member device 29 starts driving, and the time is irrespective of the progress of the game. It changes to the standby state through the second stage and the first stage according to the progress of. Even when a wait is generated when the start operation of the game for starting the ending effect is detected, the third end condition is satisfied at the time of the start operation. In FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c), the start operation is illustrated as an opportunity to start the change control for changing the movable member device 29 in the change completed state to the standby state, but the trigger related to the start of the game is illustrated. If this is the case, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a bet number setting operation or rotation of the reels 11L to 11R may be started.

Although not shown in FIG. 12, when the first end condition that is satisfied by pressing and holding the lower selection switch 81e while the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state and the movable member effect is being executed is satisfied, Regardless of whether the operation is during reel rotation, demonstration production, storage explanation production, etc., the movable member device 29 will be in any state (game situation) from the time of the operation. The drive is started, and the state changes to the standby state through the second stage and the first stage according to the passage of time regardless of the progress of the game.

<Example of the effect produced by the slot machine 1>
(1-1) As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 includes a movable member device 29 capable of changing from a standby state to a change completion state having a higher degree of exposure than the standby state, and in the effect control process, A process of changing the movable member device 29 to the change completed state is performed when the change condition is satisfied, and the movable member device 29 is changed to the standby state by receiving a long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e in the change completed state. Perform processing. Further, when the movable member device 29 has not changed to the change completed state and is in the standby state, an image of the attention alerting effect can be displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (a). On the other hand, when the change is completed, as shown in FIG. 10B, the image of the accommodation explanation effect can be displayed in a manner that is harder to see than the image of the attention alert effect. As a result, it is possible to make the player or the like recognize the image of the alerting effect as reliably as possible. On the other hand, the image of the accommodation explanation effect is a case where the movable member device 29 is changed to the change completed state by being controlled by the AT, for example, when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state. It stands out more than the game machine of, and is displayed in a situation where it is easy to attract the eyes of other players. For this reason, for a player who cares about the line of sight from another player or a player who cares about another player whose movable member device 29 is in the standby state, he / she is playing. If the accommodation explanation effect is displayed on the game machine in a manner that is easy for other players to see, it makes me think that other players may have doubts about why they should not be accommodated. There is a risk of causing oneself to feel awkward for the player, etc., and there is a risk of doubling such awkwardness. However, since the image of the containment explanation effect is displayed in a form that is more difficult to recognize than the image of the alert effect, it is possible to alleviate the feeling of self-responsibility for not accommodating other players, etc. It is possible to reduce the awkwardness of the player. As a result, it becomes easy to reflect the player's intention as to whether to maintain the change completed state or change to the standby state.

(1-2) The image of the accommodation explanation effect in the slot machine 1 is displayed only when the movable member device 29 is not in the standby state, and is not displayed when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state. As a result, since the image of the accommodation explanation effect is not displayed when the player is already in the standby state, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

(1-3) As shown in column A of FIG. 11B, the image of the accommodation explanation effect in the slot machine 1 described above is for a predetermined time (1-3) even if the long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e is not accepted. When T4) elapses, the display of the image of the accommodation explanation effect ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the image of the accommodation explanation effect from being displayed indefinitely and increasing the awkwardness to other players and the like.

(1-4) As shown in FIG. 10A, the image of the alert effect in the slot machine 1 is displayed using the display area 27a of the liquid crystal display 27, whereas the accommodation description is given. As shown in FIG. 10B, the effect image is displayed using the display area 27b of the liquid crystal display 27, which is narrower than the display area 27a. As a result, since the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed in a narrower range than the image of the attention alert effect, it is possible to prevent the image of the accommodation explanation effect from becoming more conspicuous than the image of the attention alert effect.

(1-5) As shown in FIG. 10A, the image of the alert effect in the slot machine 1 is displayed using the display area 27a including a predetermined position near the center of the liquid crystal display 27. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, the image of the accommodation explanation effect does not include the predetermined position near the center of the liquid crystal display 27, but includes the position closer to the edge than the predetermined position. It is displayed using 27b. As a result, the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed at a position closer to the edge than the image of the attention alert effect, so that the image of the accommodation explanation effect can be made less noticeable than the image of the attention alert effect.

(1-6) In the above slot machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the right end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 (the side where the display area 27b is provided). ) Is provided in the vicinity of the lamp portion 33R, and the display area 27b for displaying the image of the accommodation explanation effect is accommodated from a position facing the display surface of the display area 27b with the lamp portion 33R in between. It is defined (provided) so that all the images of the production cannot be visually recognized. As a result, even if another player (for example, a player playing in the slot machine on the right side) is present at a position facing the display surface of the display area 27b with the ramp unit 33R sandwiched between them, the other player is present. It is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing the entire display area 27b for displaying the image of the accommodation explanation effect.

(1-7) In the above slot machine 1, as shown in column (a) of FIG. 11 (a), an image of an alert effect can be displayed during the demo effect, and a game operation for game progress is detected. By doing so, the display of the image of the alert effect is terminated. Similarly, as shown in column (a) of FIG. 11B, an image of the accommodation explanation effect can be displayed during the demonstration effect, and an image of the accommodation explanation effect is detected when a game operation for game progress is detected. Ends the display of. As a result, when the game operation is detected and the game progresses when either the image of the alert effect or the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed, the image of the attention effect and the image of the accommodation explanation effect are included. The display of the image ends when any of them is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image that can be displayed according to the progress of the game, for example, from being lowered by the image of the alerting effect or the image of the accommodation explanation effect.

(1-8) In the effect control process in the slot machine 1, the lower selection switch 81e is switched to the lower selection switch 81e when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state regardless of whether or not the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed. When the long press operation is accepted, the process for changing to the standby state is performed. As a result, regardless of whether or not the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed, the processing content when the long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e is accepted can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.

(1-9) In the effect control process in the slot machine 1 described above, a long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e is accepted when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state regardless of whether or not the demo effect is being performed. Performs processing to change to the standby state. As a result, regardless of whether or not the demo is being produced, the processing content when the long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e is accepted can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.

(2-1) In the effect control process in the slot machine 1, the movable member device 29 is changed to the change complete state by satisfying the change condition in relation to the control to the AT, the bonus, etc., which are advantageous states. , The process for changing the movable member device 29 to the standby state is performed when the end condition is satisfied in the change completion state. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the end condition is the AT final game (or bonus final game) before the predetermined end timing (for example, at the end of the AT final game) for ending the control to the AT. Includes conditions that are satisfied by reaching at the start operation or at the start of the ending effect. Conventionally, when the end timing is reached and the control to the AT or bonus ends, for example, the player releases the granted privilege (for example, a medal) in order to place it above the game machine, take a break, or the like. I tend to take a seat. Therefore, if the movable member device 29 is still in the change completed state at the end timing of the AT or the like, the player may come into contact with the movable member device 29 and injure the player himself or break the movable member device 29. There was a fear. However, in the above slot machine 1, control for changing the movable member device 29 to the standby state is started at the start operation of the AT final game (or bonus final game) before the end timing or at the start of the ending effect. .. Therefore, at the end timing, it is possible to prevent the player from being injured by the movable member device 29 or breaking the movable member device 29.

(2-2) In the slot machine 1 described above, when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state, it is in a state of being displaced to a specific position closer to the player than in the standby state. As a result, a more powerful effect can be provided to the player and an impact can be given.

(2-3) As shown in FIG. 9D, the specific position in the slot machine 1 is the upper end portion of the front door 5 of the slot machine 1 by the flag member 29b and the flag member 29c of the movable member device 29. This is a position where the player may not be able to see a part of. As a result, when the movable member device 29 changes to the change completed state, it is possible to execute an effect that a part of the upper end portion of the front door 5 cannot be visually recognized, while reaching a specific timing before the end timing. By doing so, the control for changing the movable member device 29 to the standby state is started. Therefore, when the control to the AT or the like is completed, the upper end portion of the front door 5 can be returned to a visible state.

(2-4) In the above slot machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), the slot machine 1 is movable regardless of whether or not the wait time has elapsed (whether or not the wait is generated). The change control for changing the member device 29 from the change complete state to the standby state is started when the start operation is detected. Thereby, regardless of whether or not the weight is generated, the processing content when the movable member device 29 is changed from the change completed state to the standby state can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased. Further, regardless of whether or not a wait is generated, change control for changing from the change complete state to the standby state is started when the start operation is detected, so that the movable member device 29 is moved from the change complete state. It is possible to change to the standby state at the earliest possible timing without increasing the speed itself for changing to the standby state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the drive unit (motor or the like) that operates the movable member device 29 from being overloaded and causing a failure.

(2-5) When the movable member device 29 changes to the change completed state in the slot machine 1, the upper ends of the flag member 29b and the flag member 29c are the upper ends of the front door 5 as shown in FIG. 9D. It protrudes upward in the horizontal direction from the part. As a result, when the movable member device 29 changes to the changed completed state, not only the space on the front surface (player side) of the front door 5 but also the space above the upper end portion of the front door 5 is effectively used. It is possible to provide the player with a powerful production.

(2-6) In the effect control process in the slot machine 1, when the movable member device 29 is changed from the change completed state to the standby state by accepting the long press operation of the lower selection switch 81e, the change is made. The change control for this is started when a long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e is detected regardless of the progress of the game. As a result, the movable member device 29 can be changed from the change complete state to the standby state by accepting the long press operation of the lower selection switch 81e, so that the player's intention can be reflected. Further, regardless of the progress of the game, the processing content when the long press operation on the lower selection switch 81e is accepted can be shared. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.

(2-7) In the effect control process in the slot machine 1, after starting the change control for changing the movable member device 29 from the change complete state to the standby state, the progress of the game during the change control (2-7). Regardless of (reel stop, game end, etc.), the change control is continued until the movable member device 29 is in the standby state. As a result, after starting the change control for changing the movable member device 29 from the change complete state to the standby state, the change control can be continued regardless of the progress of the game, so that the processing contents can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.

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

(1) In the above embodiment, an example in which the accessory is not exposed at all (invisible) when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state has been described. However, when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state, the degree of exposure of the accessory may be lower than any of the first stage, the second stage, and the change completion state, for example, the accessory. A part (for example, only the upper part of the flag member 29b ", the flag member 29c", etc. may be exposed and visible.

(2) In the above embodiment, an example in which the accommodation explanation effect is not performed when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state has been described. However, in the alert effect, for example, a message such as "The character can be returned by pressing and holding the down button of the direction key" is included, and the fact that it can be stored by operation is reserved in the standby state. It may be notified as a target.

(3) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state, a player may use a part of the upper end portion of the front door 5 of the slot machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable member device 29 is in the changed state, the player cannot see all the upper ends of the front door 5 of the slot machine 1. It may be possible. Specifically, when the movable member device 29 is in the change completed state, it may be equipped with an accessory arranged so as to cover the entire upper end portion of the front door 5 of the slot machine 1. ..

(3) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, a change in which the movable member device 29 is changed to a standby state when the AT final game is performed or the ending effect, which is a special effect, is executed. An example in which control is started by reaching a specific timing prior to the end timing of AT has been described. However, the change control that changes the movable member device 29 to the standby state with the final AT game starts at the end timing of the AT, and the movable member device is executed as the ending effect, which is a special effect, is executed. Only the change control that changes the 29 to the standby state may be started by reaching a specific timing before the end timing of the AT.

(4) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the display area 27a for displaying the image of the alert effect is defined in almost the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27. However, the display area 27a may be, for example, half of the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27 as long as it is defined wider than the display area 27b for displaying the image of the accommodation explanation effect. As long as it is defined to include a predetermined position (center position) near the center, the region may be biased to either the left or right side.

(5) In the above embodiment, an example in which the display area 27b for displaying the image of the accommodation explanation effect is provided near the right end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 has been described. However, the display area 27b may be provided near the left end of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Also in this case, the lamp unit 33L is arranged on the left side of the display area 27b. Like the ramp 33R, the ramp 33L projects toward the player from the display surface of the liquid crystal display 27, and is located closer to the left end of the ramp 33L from a position facing the display area 27b. Not all of the images of the accommodation explanation effect displayed in the display area 27b can be visually recognized. As a result, for example, when slot machines are installed side by side in a game hall or the like, even if the image of the accommodation explanation effect is displayed in the display area 27b while the player is playing in the slot machine 1, the image on the left side is displayed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player playing the slot machine to recognize that the image of the storage explanation effect is displayed. An example has been described in which all the images of the accommodation explanation effect displayed in the display area 27b cannot be visually recognized from a position facing the display area 27b with the lamp unit 33L or 33R sandwiched between the lamp units 33L or 33R. The display area 27b may be provided at a position or the like where all of the display area 27b cannot be visually recognized from a position facing the display area 27b with the 33R sandwiched therein, but a part of the display area 27b can be visually recognized.

(6) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, an example in which the alert effect or the accommodation explanation effect is executed each time according to the time from the start of the demo effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executed every other time or once every three times, or it may be executed by a random number lottery for each demo production and the winning demo production.

(7) In the above embodiment, when the end condition is satisfied when the movable member device 29 is in the change complete state, an example of performing change control for changing to the standby state has been described. However, when the end condition is satisfied, change control is performed to change the state to the first stage or the second stage state (changing state), and then the game is played a predetermined number of times after the further condition (for example, AT or bonus is completed). The state may be changed to the standby state by satisfying (for example, 50 times) that the so-called continuous chan is stopped, such as the condition that is satisfied by digestion. In this case, in the changing state, the effect may be executed according to the progress of the game. Further, it may be defined so that the change destination is in the standby state or the change in progress state depending on the satisfied end condition. For example, when the first end condition is satisfied by pressing and holding the lower selection switch 81e, the state is changed to the standby state, whereas when the second end condition or the third end condition is satisfied, the state is changed to the changing state. After that, the state may be changed to the standby state when the above-mentioned further condition is satisfied.

(8) In the above embodiment, as the timing for starting the change control for setting the movable member device 29 to the change complete state when the change condition is satisfied, FIG. 12 illustrates the start operation. Not limited to this, any timing may be used, such as when the bet number setting operation, when the reel rotation starts, when the stop operation is enabled, when the first stop, when the third stop, when the reel rotation stops, or when the payout ends. Further, as the timing for starting the change control for putting the movable member device 29 into the standby state when the end condition is satisfied, the start operation is illustrated in FIG. 12, but the AT final game or the ending is not limited to this. It may be at the time of the bet number setting operation in the production start game, the reel rotation start time, the stop operation activation time, the first stop time, etc., and the third stop in the previous game of the AT final game or the ending effect start game. It may be at the time, when the reel rotation is stopped, at the end of payout, or the like.

(9) In the above embodiment, AT, a bonus, and the like are exemplified as advantageous states. However, the advantageous state is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous for the player. It may be in any state such as the replay time) state. That is, the advantageous state may be a state in which there is a high possibility that the player finishes the game and stands up after the state ends. If a section in which the number of medals owned by the player increases is defined as an advantageous state, the possibility that the player will leave the seat when the advantageous state ends is extremely high.

(10) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11A, an example has been described in which the attention-calling effect is started when T1 elapses from the start of the demo effect, is executed over T2, and then ends. However, the alert effect may start at the start of the demo effect, or may end at the end of the demo effect after the start, and start at the start of the demo effect. It may end at the end of the production. Further, the alert effect is a demo effect executed when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state, and may be executed during the demonstration effect for each predetermined time, or is executed by lottery. It may be executed during the demo effect determined to be performed, or may be executed every time in the demo effect executed when the movable member device 29 is in the standby state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, an example has been described in which the accommodation explanation effect starts when T3 elapses from the start of the demonstration effect, is executed over T4, and then ends. However, the accommodation explanation production may start at the start of the demo production, or may end at the end of the demo production after the start, and the demonstration starts at the start of the demo production. It may end at the end of the production. Further, the accommodation explanation effect is a demo effect executed when the movable member device 29 is not in the standby state, and may be executed during the demonstration effect for each predetermined time, or is executed by lottery. It may be executed during the demo effect determined to that effect, or may be executed every time in the demo effect executed when the movable member device 29 is not in the standby state.

(11) During the ending effect of the above embodiment, an example in which the payout rate and the like are controlled by the same AT as before the start of the ending effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT before the start of the ending effect is, for example, navigation. It may be controlled by an AT having a low payout rate due to a low rate of execution of the navigation effect when the target combination is won. In addition, during the ending production, the payout rate is higher than the normal state, so if it is in a state that is advantageous to the player, it is not limited to AT, for example, the so-called RT (replay time) state in which the probability of winning / winning a replaying role increases. It may be.

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

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

The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of playing a game and giving a privilege according to the result of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of reducing defects when a movable member is displaced to an operating position.

Slot machine according to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to play a game, a grantable slot machine benefits according to the result of the game, the game operation acceptance means for accepting a plurality of types of game operation, the A game progressing means that advances a game according to a game operation received by a game operation receiving means, an advantageous state controlling means that controls an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and exposure from the first state to the first state. degree and high second state to allow the change of the movable member, wherein the change control means controlling the associated changing the movable member to the second state of the advantageous state, the control of the previous SL advantageous state When the remaining period until the predetermined end timing becomes a predetermined period, the game operation receiving means accepts the game operation to execute the special effect over the predetermined period. with the door, said change control means, when said movable member before said special effect is started is in the second state, depending on the timing to start the special effect, the game operation acceptance unit game By accepting the operation, the movable member is changed to the first state .

When the end timing is reached and the control to the advantageous state ends, for example, the player tends to leave the seat to place the granted privilege (for example, a medal) above the slot machine , take a break, or the like. is there. Therefore, when the movable member is in the second state at the end timing, there is a risk that the player may come into contact with the movable member and injure the player himself or break the movable member. However, in the slot machine , since the control for changing the movable member to the first state is performed by accepting the game operation according to the remaining period until the end timing being a predetermined period, the game is played by the movable member. It is possible to prevent injuring a person or breaking a movable member.

Preferably, the second state, Ri state der the movable member is displaced to a specific position of the player closer than when the a first state, the specific position is further the second This is a position where the player may not be able to see part or all of the upper end of the front door of the slot machine due to the movable member changed to the above state .

Further , when the movable member changes to the second state, it is possible to execute an effect in which a part or all of the upper end portion of the front door cannot be visually recognized, while reaching a specific timing before the end timing. As a result, control is performed to change the movable member to the first state, so that the upper end portion of the front door can be returned to a visible state when the control to the advantageous state is completed.

Preferably, the movable member is mutably provided on the upper part of the front door surface of the slot machine , and the movable member changed to the second state is horizontal with respect to the upper end of the front door of the slot machine. It protrudes upward.

Preferably, the change control means changes the movable member to the first state by accepting a predetermined operation different from the game operation even when the special effect is not started. Yes , the change control for changing is started when the predetermined operation is detected regardless of the progress of the game.

According to this configuration, after starting the change control for changing the movable member from the second state to the first state, the change control for changing the movable member to the first state is continued regardless of the progress of the game. Therefore, the processing contents can be standardized. As a result, it is possible to prevent the program capacity from being increased.
An image display means for displaying an image according to the state of the movable member in a display area is provided, and the image display means is different from the game operation when the movable member is changed to the second state. A predetermined image explaining that the first state can be changed by the predetermined operation can be displayed in the display area in a predetermined mode during the non-game period when the game is not performed, and the game operation receiving means operates the game. Is accepted to end the display of the predetermined image.

A slot machine according to a certain aspect of the present invention is a slot machine capable of playing a game and giving a privilege according to the result of the game, and is a game operation receiving means for accepting a plurality of types of game operations, and the above-mentioned A game progressing means that advances a game according to a game operation received by a game operation receiving means, an advantageous state controlling means that controls an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and exposure from the first state to the first state. End of the movable member capable of changing to the second state having a high degree, the change control means for changing the movable member to the second state in relation to the control to the advantageous state, and the control to the advantageous state. In response to the remaining period until the predetermined end timing being set to be a predetermined period, the game operation receiving means receives the start operation of the game among the plurality of types of game operations over the predetermined period. The change control means includes a special effect executing means for executing the special effect, and when the movable member is in the second state before the special effect is started, the change control means responds to the timing of starting the special effect. The movable member is changed to the first state by receiving a specific game operation among the plurality of types of game operations by the game operation receiving means.

When the end timing is reached and the control to the advantageous state ends, for example, the player tends to leave the seat to place the granted privilege (for example, a medal) above the slot machine, take a break, or the like. is there. Therefore, when the movable member is in the second state at the end timing, there is a risk that the player may come into contact with the movable member and injure the player himself or break the movable member. However, in the slot machine, the movable member is controlled to change to the first state by accepting a specific game operation according to the remaining period until the end timing being a predetermined period. This can prevent the player from being injured or breaking the movable member.

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It is a game machine that can play games and can give benefits according to the result of the game.
An advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A movable member that can change from the first state to the second state, which has a higher degree of exposure than the first state.
Change control that changes the movable member to the second state in connection with the control to the advantageous state, and changes the movable member to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the second state. With means,
The predetermined condition includes a condition that is satisfied by reaching a specific timing prior to a predetermined end timing for terminating the control to the advantageous state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second state is a state in which the movable member is displaced to a specific position closer to the player than in the first state. The specific position is further described in claim 2, wherein a part or all of the upper end portion of the front door of the game machine can be made invisible to the player by the movable member changed to the second state. Game machine. It has a variable display column that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols, and can start variable display in the variable display column.
The privilege can be given according to the symbol when the variable display column is stopped as a result of the game.
A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation for starting a variable display in the variable display column, and a start operation detecting means.
When the start operation is detected, start control is performed to start variable display in the variable display column, and when a predetermined weight is generated when the start operation is detected, when the wait ends, the above is performed. It is equipped with a start control means for performing start control.
When the movable member is changed from the second state to the first state, the change control means starts the change control for the change when the start operation is detected, and the wait is released. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the change control is started when the start operation is detected even when it is occurring. The movable member is mutably provided on the upper part of the front door surface of the game machine.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the movable member changed to the second state projects upward in the horizontal direction from the upper end of the front door of the gaming machine. The predetermined condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the predetermined operation is accepted even until the specific timing is reached.
When the movable member is changed from the second state to the first state by receiving the predetermined operation, the change control means controls the change for the change regardless of the progress of the game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which starts when the predetermined operation is detected. When the movable member is changed from the second state to the first state, the change control means can move the movable member regardless of the progress of the game after starting the change control for the change. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the change control is continued until the member is in the first state.

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