JP2023016256A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can be remarkably improved in an operation of the game machine which is newly installed, and also improved in the operation for a long period of time.SOLUTION: A game machine controls a set suggestion performance so that the case that a set change cumulative number of times is a first number of times is more advantageous to a player than the case that the set change cumulative number of times is a second number of times which is larger than the first number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and when a start switch is operated with the number of bets set using medals or the like, a winning lottery is drawn and the reels start spinning. Then, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the result of the lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (press order, operation timing, etc.), and medals are awarded according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all the reels have stopped. There are slot machines that can provide benefits including payouts and the like. In addition, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus that improves the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the combination lottery result in winning a plurality of combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) that informs the player of operation information that is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege. In addition, a pachinko game machine that shoots a pachinko ball into a game area and wins a start winning slot provided in the game area to variably display a plurality of types of symbols and then stops to display a combination of symbols. Are known.

In addition, such a game machine is provided with setting values for setting the degree of advantage for the player in stages, and one of the setting values in a plurality of different stages can be selected by the operation of a game clerk or the like. It has a configurable function. Then, in an effect executed at a predetermined opportunity, a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is performed. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, the suggestion content determination table in setting suggestions is changed based on the number of games played.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-164035

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of games played from the start of the game by one player's password input or simple start is referred to, and the focus is on the period after installation in the gaming arcade. However, there is still room for improvement. In other words, it was only a setting suggestion operation per day.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and focuses on the period after installation in the game hall, and locally improves the operation at the initial stage of introduction to the game hall. To provide a game machine capable of dramatically improving the operation of the machine in a short period of time from the start of introduction and further improving the operation over a long period of time.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises setting means for setting one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage, and storage means for storing the cumulative number of times the setting value has been set. and a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting information about the set value, wherein the specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect executing means is the setting of the set value stored by the storage means. is performed the first number of times than when the number of times the setting of the set value stored by the storage means is performed is the second number of times greater than the first number of times, It is advantageous for the player.

According to this configuration, in the initial period after the new gaming machine is introduced to the gaming parlor, the setting suggestion effect can be controlled to be advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the operation during the initial period, and furthermore, it is possible to dramatically improve the operation during the period after the initial period has passed, so that it is possible to improve the operation over a long period of time.

1 is a front view of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine with its front door opened; FIG. 4 is a development view of the reel; 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination name, a symbol combination, and the like; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining winning combination groups, combination of winning combinations, and the like; It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of each game state and advantageous area. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a liquid crystal display at the end of AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a liquid crystal display at the end of AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining setting-suggesting characters and appearance rates; It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of the aspect of the switching production|presentation 1 and the switching production|presentation 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of the aspect of the switching production|presentation 1 and the switching production|presentation 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of the aspect of the switching production|presentation 1 and the switching production|presentation 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a liquid crystal display at the end of AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a liquid crystal display at the end of AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a liquid crystal display at the end of AT; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a combination of special effect display and specific effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a suggestive image SG in a setting suggestive effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining display of a suggestive image SG on a result screen; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for a setting suggestion lottery; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another example of a lottery table used for setting suggestion lottery; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another example of a lottery table used for setting suggestion lottery; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a history display effect and a telop display effect; It is a figure for demonstrating a trigger step-up production.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing games using medals as game media will be described. However, gaming machines are not limited to such slot machines, and gaming machines that can execute games using game balls as game media, or machines that internally use game media (the value of tangible objects such as medals) instead of using game media Other game machines such as a game machine that can execute a game using a given score (an intangible value such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method) may be used.

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of a 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 members including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3 . The front door 5 can be locked/unlocked with respect to the housing 3 with a door key managed by an administrator of the game arcade. A door sensor 20 (see FIG. 4) detects whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 .

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. As shown in FIG. Through the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as the reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be viewed. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed through the display window 7. As shown in FIG. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form a variable display portion 13 for variably displaying a plurality of symbols.

The variable display section 13 has a plurality of variable display columns 10 . Specifically, the variable display section 13 includes a left variable display column 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. and a reel 11M, and a right variable display column 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. 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 stop and display symbols in the upper, middle, and lower stages. Therefore, nine patterns can be visually recognized from the display window 7 .

In this embodiment, a so-called middle line composed of the middle line of the left variable display column 10L, the middle line of the middle variable display column 10M, and the middle line of the right variable display column 10R is set as the winning line to be used for determining the 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 an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game. Above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, there is provided an explanation panel 29 on which a combination of symbols for a predetermined combination, the number of payouts, etc. are printed. , ramp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

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

The credit indicator 45, payout indicator 46, and notification indicator 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Also, the advantageous section notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, lights up in an advantageous section, and goes out in a normal section that is not an advantageous section.

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

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

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation or the like for shifting to a player menu state in which a game history or the like is displayed or a manager menu state in which a setting history or the like is displayed. The chance switch 81F is a switch for detecting an operation related to production. It should be noted that an operation related to the effect may be detectable by a part of the operation part (for example, the determination switch 81a, etc.) of the effect operation part 81, and the operation part may be used as the chance switch 81F. Operations related to production include operations for executing and developing production, operations for selecting production modes, characters, etc., and a player menu that displays game history, etc., and an administrator menu that displays setting history, etc. It includes the operation for transitioning to the state.

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

Various switches including the effect operating section 81 and the chance switch 81F detect the operation to the corresponding operating section (button section). An operation portion corresponding to each switch is composed of a transparent member that transmits light. In addition, light sources such as LEDs are mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and effects are produced by emitting light at the timing when it can be operated according to the progress of the game (timing when the operation is effectively accepted). to run.

A lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided below various operation units on the front door 5 . 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 light sources such as LEDs, for example, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

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

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

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of photointerrupters, for example. The position sensors 55L to 55R are arranged so that the pattern at a predetermined position on the reel (for example, the pattern numbered 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 when detecting the projection of the corresponding reel. is configured to

Above the reel unit 9, a main control board 63 and a sub-control board 73 are installed in a state of being housed in a board case. In order to make it possible to easily identify the traces of tampering with the control board, etc. contained in the board case, the control board cannot be touched unless, for example, some members are destroyed. have a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub-control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9 . The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a dispensing 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 to detect that the hopper container 42 is in a full tank state in which the medals stored in the hopper container 42 have reached a predetermined amount.

The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied and drives to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42 . The hopper motor 57 is configured by, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout opening 39 through 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 power to various devices provided in the slot machine 1 is arranged. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power switch 50 , a reset switch 52 and a change processing start switch 56 .

The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether power is supplied to the slot machine 1 or not. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for error cancellation when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process, which is composed of a key cylinder for the setting change process. The switches provided inside the housing 3, including the change process start switch 56, are switches that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the game hall can operate.

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 lottery, the odds of winning a winning combination can be varied by using winning probabilities corresponding to set values. In other words, when the set values are different, even if the winning combination is the same, the odds of winning the winning combination lottery may differ. As a result, the number of medals paid out while the game is executed a predetermined number of times differs according to the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be varied. 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 setting values, for example, 1 to 6 (in this embodiment, 6 levels of setting values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) with different winning probabilities are provided, and the setting value 1 is the lowest. This is the payout rate, and the set value 6 is the highest payout rate. Note that the set values are not limited to six levels from 1 to 6, and may be set to less than six levels, such as four levels from 1 to 4 or three levels from 1 to 3. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power while turning on the change process start switch 56 with the setting change key managed by the manager of the game arcade, thereby shifting to the setting change process. In addition, the winning probability of winning a predetermined role in the role lottery may not differ according to the set value. Even if the winning probability of winning a predetermined combination does not differ according to the set value, the advantage can be made different according to the set value. For example, even if the winning probability of the trigger role that triggers the AT lottery is common to all settings, the AT winning probability in the AT lottery when the trigger role is won is set to 1/100 with a setting value of 1, and 1 with a setting value of 6. /50 may be used.

The set values can be switched sequentially by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process (for example, 5→6→1→2→3→4→5 . . . ). A set value is displayed on the payout indicator 46 during the setting change process. In the setting change process, by turning off the change process start switch 56 after the operation of the start switch 19 is detected, the setting value displayed at that time is stored. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in subsequent games, a combination lottery and the like, which will be described later, are performed based on the stored set value. Incidentally, when the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

A medal selector 48 is arranged on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25 . The medal selector 48 physically selects whether the medals inserted into the medal slot 25 are legitimate or not, and directs the legitimate medals to the first channel 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42 . It has a structure to guide the irregular medals to the second flow path 44 side for discharging to the outside.

The medal selector 48 also 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 channel 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 medals guided to the first flow path 40 side among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 with the front door 5 closed. On the other hand, the medals guided to the second flow path 44 side are ejected from the medal payout port 39 via the medal chute 47 .

Next, referring to FIG. 3, the structure of the pattern arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. Each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. 3(a). The plurality of types of patterns are composed of patterns. In the following, each of a plurality of types of symbols will be referred to as corresponding names ("R7", "B7", "BAR", "BL", "R1", "R2", "BE", "CH , WM1, and WM2). The plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they are identifiable from other patterns, and may be patterns, symbols, numbers, or any other patterns. Although “R7” and “B7” have a pattern “7” as the main pattern and have a common shape, the position and direction of the pointed part (R7: pointed leftward in the upper right part + upward in the lower left part) Pointed, B7: not sharp in the upper right part and the left part of the lower left part) and shades (R7: red, B7: blue) are different. In addition, "R1" and "R2" are described as "Replay" in the center of the pattern, and although the shape and color are common, the protruding parts (R1: up and down, left and right, R2: upper left, lower left, upper right, right bottom) are different. In this way, "R1" and "R2" are composed of patterns with similar appearances, so they are collectively referred to as "R". Similarly, “WM1” and “WM2” have a “watermelon” pattern as the main pattern and share the same shape and color, but with or without a special design (a design that gives the image of twinkle) (WM1: none, WM2: at the cut end) interspersed along). In this way, "WM1" and "WM2" are composed of pictures with similar appearances, and therefore they are collectively referred to as "WM".

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

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

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

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and one game is finished by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined game value to the player according to the symbol combination (game result) when all the reels 11L to 11R stop rotating. Examples of gaming value include payout of a predetermined number of medals (or addition of credits), and replay given by automatically setting the number of bets for the next game without using new medals. 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 the 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 effects in accordance with the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 uses power supplied from the outside to generate a power supply for driving various electrical components mounted on the slot machine 1 . The external output board 90 is a board for outputting a signal corresponding to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, hall computer, 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 a game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores game-related data. It has various functions that are implemented and various functions that are realized by controlling hardware. For this reason, the main CPU 61 can be said to be game control means since it controls the progress of the game.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and receives signals from switches (operating means) and sensors (detecting means) connected to the main control board 63. Based on the signal, processing relating to the progress of the game is performed. Also, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 . Errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined period of time or more, a full tank error detected by the full tank sensor 58 that the hopper container 42 is full, and a In spite of this, it includes an error such as an out-of-tokens error that is not detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

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

The main CPU 61 also performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls devices connected to the main control board 63 . Devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the advantageous section notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R, as shown in FIG. , a hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Also, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display made up of a 7-segment LED. On the main control board 63, there are the advantageous zone stay ratio of staying in the advantageous zone for the entire game period, the bonus payout ratio to the total payout number, and the total number of games played from the bonus win to the end of the bonus. Accessory state ratio of the number of games played, the ratio of the total number of medals paid out by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous section to the total number of medals paid out and the number of medals paid out during the bonus state (for example, the number of medals paid out It is equipped with a display that displays Note that the advantageous section stay ratio, the character ratio, the condition ratio of the character, etc., and the instructed character ratio are not limited to being displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are provided separately. It may be displayed on a display device (for example, payout display device 46 or the like). In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous section stay ratio, the character ratio, the condition ratio of the character, etc., and the instructed character ratio 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 effects based on commands from the main control board 63 . On the other hand, commands cannot be sent from the sub-control board 73 to the main control board 63 . Commands are sent only in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 .

The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 that stores a performance control program for controlling performance, and a RAM 75 that temporarily stores data related to performance. It has various functions realized by executing programs and various functions realized by controlling hardware. From this, the sub CPU 71 can be said to be an effect control means since it controls the effect.

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 commands from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. Devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps/LEDs, the effect operation section 81, the chance switch 81, and the like shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control section that executes display processing for displaying an image on the display area. The display control unit executes display processing based on a command for display control from the sub-control board 73 and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 . The display control section can also transmit commands to the sub-control board 73 according to display contents. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R and various lamps/LEDs based on the command from the display control unit, thereby producing sound and light corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. to run. The various lamps/LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the mode being controlled, depending on whether the mode is the eco mode.

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, and right switches). is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect to prompt the operation of the chance switch 81F when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops the predetermined effect by operating the chance switch 81F. control to allow In addition, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state (during display of the effect mode selection screen) in which one of a plurality of different effect modes with different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 can be set. , one of the production modes is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches, and the selected production mode is set by operating the decision switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the determination switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and the administrator menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display. display on the device 27. On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", display of "setting change history", "mobile-linked 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 performance execution by the equipment connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved more than the normal time. When the eco mode is set, for example, control to lower the luminance of the liquid crystal display 27 and various lamps/LEDs, control to shorten the drive time or lighting time, and output from the speakers 31L and 31R than in normal times. control such as lowering the sound volume.

In addition, the sub CPU 71 prompts the user to operate the chance switch 81F by performing a specific effect that occurs in accordance with the progress of the game while none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating (for example, a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games). When the chance button effect, etc.) is not being executed and a predetermined time has passed without any operation being detected (hereinafter also referred to as a standby state or game standby state), 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 . In the standby state, a guidance effect (included in the promotion effect) is executed to prompt the user to operate the determination switch 81a and guide the player to the player menu state. By operating the determination switch 81a during the induction effect, the game is shifted to the player menu state and the player menu screen is displayed.

In addition, on the player menu screen, depending on the operation to the effect operation unit 81, for example, confirmation of the history of wins such as the number of occurrences and probability of occurrence of winnings, and a mobile-linked service for accumulating the game history of the player (hereinafter also referred to as mobile phone interlocking) setting, volume setting of output from the speakers 31L and 31R, brightness adjustment of the liquid crystal display 27, and the like can be performed. An example in which the eco mode can be set in the administrator menu state will be described, but the setting is not limited to this, and may be set in the player menu state.

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

Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed in a specific layer while the player menu screen is being displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect without the chance button effect prompting the operation of the chance switch 81F, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the determination switch 81a, when the performance is a chance button performance prompting the operation of the chance switch 81F, the player menu screen is displayed even if the determination switch 81a is operated. You can choose not to. By doing so, it is possible to prevent unintentionally advancing the chance button effect to the next stage by operating the enter switch 81a while the player menu screen is being displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch, or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, the switch for developing the chance button effect is operated while the player menu screen is being displayed. It is possible to prevent unintentional development of the performance.

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

(Betting number setting process)
In the bet amount setting process of S100, the bet amount is set according to a detection signal from the input sensor 53, an operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and a replay flag set when a replay combination is won. Processing for setting is performed. In the bet amount setting process, a bet amount setting command is output when the bet amount is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the start switch 19 is put into a state (validated) in which the operation of the start switch 19 can be effectively received and the rotation can be started.

In the bet amount setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the adjustment switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit or the set bet amount is paid out. The settlement process for this is performed. The bet number setting process ends when an operation signal is received from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the internal lottery process of S200 is performed. In the bet amount setting process, when receiving an operation signal from the start switch 19 and shifting to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the actually set bet amount (the number of medals) 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 for the combination lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and a predetermined value is determined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted value). A role lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of types of roles. With reference to FIG. 6, the types of wins and the names of wins set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role, and a minor role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination with a privilege of transitioning to a bonus state in which the odds of winning a small combination are high. A replay combination (hereinafter also referred to as a replay) is a combination that, when a prize is won, sets the aforementioned replay flag and provides a replay. In the bet amount setting process, if the replay flag is set, the medals (or credits) owned by the player are not newly used, and the specified number of games to be started next (current game) is set. The corresponding bet amount is automatically set as the bet amount for the next game. A small winning combination is a winning combination that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

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

As replay roles, role names "RP1" to "RP10" are provided. For the symbol combination of "RP1", a combination of three "R1" symbols is determined. For “RP2” to “RP10” as well, the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combination of 'RP1' and 'RP2' stops at the winning line NL, the 'R' symbols stop on the middle, middle and middle stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the 'R' symbol appears to be the winning line. aligned on NL. When the symbol combination of "RP3" stops on the winning line NL, the "R" symbols stop on the lower, middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and apparently the "R" symbols are aligned on the line rising to the right. . "RP4" and "RP5" are also referred to as promotion replays because they are roles that trigger control to a game state (RT2 described later) that is advantageous to players with a high probability of winning a replay role. When the symbol combinations of 'RP4' and 'RP5' stop on the winning line NL, the 'R' symbol stops on the middle and middle stages of each of the reels 11L and 11M, and the 'BE' symbol stops on the middle stage of the reel 11R. On the other hand, visually, the reels 11L and 11M are in a state where the "R" symbols are tense.

When the symbol combinations of "RP6" and "RP7" are stopped on the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper or lower stage of the reel 11R, and the "BE" symbol is placed on the middle stage of the reel 11L. There is a case where the reels 11M and 11R are stopped and the "BAR" symbols appear to be tenply. Therefore, "RP6" and "RP7" are also called BAR tenpai replay or fake BAR.

On the other hand, when the "RP8" symbol combination stops on the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbols stop on the lower, middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R. It may be in a state of being stopped in the line. For this reason, "RP8" is also referred to as replay with upward-sloping BARs. Also, when the symbol combination of "RP9" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the upper, middle and lower stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and visually, the "BAR" symbol is on the right-down line. It may be in a stopped state. For this reason, "RP9" is also referred to as a right-downward BAR aligned replay. When the "RP10" symbol combination stops on the pay line NL, there may be a case where the "CH" symbols stop on the middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L and 11M.

As small wins, win names “PZ1” to “PZ41” are provided. Also for "PZ1" to "PZ41", the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are determined. Among them, when the symbol combinations of "PZ1" and "PZ2" are stopped on the winning line NL, the "BE" symbols are stopped on the upper, middle and lower stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol is stopped on the right downward line. Therefore, "PZ1" and "PZ2" are also called falling bells. When the pattern combination of 'PZ3' is stopped on the pay line NL, the 'BE' pattern is stopped on the middle stage, the middle stage and the middle stage of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the 'BE' pattern is stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, "PZ3" is also called a middle bell. For "PZ1" to "PZ3", a prize is won when the pressing order is correct in a state other than the bonus state, and a prize is awarded regardless of the pressing order in the bonus state, and 9 medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" are when the pressing order is incorrect (failure), and a prize can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and four medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" are also called "wrong order bells".

Also, when the symbol combination of "PZ37" stops on the pay line NL, the "WM" symbol stops on the upper, middle and lower stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "WM" symbol stops on the lower right line. There is For this reason, "PZ37" is also called watermelon. When the symbol combinations of "PZ38" to "PZ40" are stopped on the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped on the upper or lower stage of each of the reels 11L and 11M. Therefore, "PZ38" to "PZ40" are also called cherry. "PZ41" is a combination that can stop the chance of winning "WM" symbols on the pay line NL. "PZ37" to "PZ41" can win prizes according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and four medals are paid out.

In the internal lottery process, a winning 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. With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination group and combination of combinations in this embodiment will be described.

As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, "RBB" including a bonus combination "RBB1" is provided. Note that the winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also a winning combination group that wins simultaneously with other combinations (for example, "PZ38" to "PZ41").

The winning combination group for the replay role includes "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 transition replay"), "fake replay", and " BAR matching replay" is provided. "Normal replay" is a winning hand group consisting 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 column of FIG.

As the winning hand group for the small hand, there are provided "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4", and "all small hand". Among these, "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are "PZ1" and "PZ2", or in addition to "PZ3", a plurality of types of "PZ4" to "PZ36". It is a winning combination group configured to include combinations that are different from each other. "Left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are also collectively referred to as "push order bell". "All small wins" is a winning combination group composed of all minor wins. Winning combination groups of other minor combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination column of FIG.

Among these multiple types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group to be selected for the combination lottery is determined for each of multiple types of game states. Also, the determination value relating to the winning probability in the combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value.

The gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 are "RT0" to "RT2" and "RBB1" in which winnings are won, ie, "RT3", which is also referred to as a so-called carry-over gaming state or an internal winning state, and winning of a bonus combination. "RBB1", etc., which is a bonus state associated with . "RT0" to "RT2" are collectively referred to as a general game state.

Among winning combination groups including bonus combinations, "RBB" is subject to a combination lottery in the normal game state. For the winning combination group including the bonus combination, the determination value is determined so that the winning probability is 1/400 when the set value is 1, for example. Different judgment values are determined according to set values for the judgment value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the set value is 6, the determination value is determined so that the winning probability is 1/380. It should be noted that the determination value of "RBB" may be set so that the winning probability is uniform regardless of the set value. Also, the probability of winning the winning combination group including the bonus combination is not limited to the one illustrated, and may be determined to have another probability.

Next, the "normal replay" of the winning combination group including the replay combination is subject to the combination lottery in the normal game state, "RT3". In addition, "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are subject to the role lottery only in "RT1". "Fake Replay" and "BAR Matching Replay" are the targets of role lottery in "RT1" and "RT2", respectively. The winning probability of the winning hand group including the replaying hand is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

The probability of winning one of “Normal replay”, “RT2 transition replay 1” to “RT2 transition replay 3”, “Fake replay” and “BAR complete replay” is, for example, “RT1” ≤ “RT0” < “RT3 ”<“RT2”. Therefore, in "RT2" among the general game states, the winning probability of the replay combination is improved compared to other game states, and thus it can be said to be an advantageous state for the player. Also, the determination value is stored such that the probability of winning any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is, for example, 1/20 in "RT1". In addition, the probability of winning the "fake replay" and the probability of winning the "bar replay" are set to be, for example, 1/20 in "RT1" and to be, for example, 1/10 in "RT2". is stored. It should be noted that the probability of winning the winning combination group including the replay combination is not limited to the illustrated one, and may be determined to be another probability.

Of the winning hand groups including small hands, "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Chance Eye", "Left Correct Bell 1" to "Right Correct Bell 4" are each eligible for the role lottery in the normal game state and "RT3". Become. In addition, the judgment value is set so that the probability of winning each of "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Chance Eye", "Left Correct Bell 1" to "Right Correct Bell 4" is a uniform probability regardless of the game state or setting value. remembered. For example, the probability of winning any one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is, for example, 1/5 regardless of the gaming state or setting value, and "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" 4”, the judgment values are evenly distributed so that the winning probabilities are the same. A determination value is stored such that the probability of winning any one of "Cherry", "Watermelon", and "Chance" is, for example, 1/100 regardless of the game state or set value. In addition, "all small wins" are subject to lottery in "RBB1", and the judgment value is set so that the probability of winning is 1/1. Win "PZ3" with payout. Therefore, it can be said that "RBB1" is a state more advantageous for the player than the normal game state. It should be noted that the probability of winning a winning combination group including a minor combination is not limited to the one shown in the example, and may be determined to be another probability, which is determined according to a set value. It can be anything that exists.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value according to the set value) of the winning hand group that is the object of the lottery in the current gaming state is read, and the value subtracted from the extraction value (update the extraction value). is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not smaller (for example, when it is equal to or greater than 0), the next winning combination group is judged. repeat the cycle.

When it is determined that the value is smaller than a predetermined value in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups, it is determined that this winning combination group is won, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination group are determined. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning lottery is ended. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "the determination value of the winning combination group/65536". The larger the determination value read out in the winning combination lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is judged that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value after performing the determination processing for all the winning hand groups to be the target of the winning hand lottery, it means that no winning hand group has been won. It is determined that The probability of being "losing" in the present embodiment may be determined such that, for example, "RT1"≧"RT0">"RT3">"RT2".

In the internal lottery process, the lottery is terminated when it is determined that one of the winning hand groups has been won, or when it is determined that the player has not won any of the winning hand groups and is "lost". , to the advantageous section-related processing of S300.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub-control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery is performed. For example, when "RBB1" is won, a winning type command capable of specifying that a bonus role is won is output, and when one of the winning role groups including the replay role is won, one of the replay roles is output. A winning type command capable of identifying winning is output, and when winning any one of ``left correct bell 1'' to ``right correct bell 4'', winning identifiable as winning in the pressing order bell is output. Output the kind command. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous section-related processing)
In the advantageous section-related processing of S300, processing relating to advantageous sections is performed. In the present embodiment, in the normal section, when a predetermined advantageous section transition condition is established, control to the advantageous section becomes possible. The advantageous interval includes general advantageous and assist time (hereinafter also referred to as AT, AT state, or during AT). Advantageous general is a period during which an AT shift lottery to an AT capable of executing an AT game can be executed. Then, by winning an AT transition lottery performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, the AT can be controlled. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous section is a period that can be controlled by the AT. Also, it can be said that the AT in the advantageous section is in an advantageous state for the player. In addition, a so-called "normal state" in which the general advantage is not the AT, or a so-called "predictive effect" in which a feeling of anticipation that the game may be shifted to the AT is executed.

In this embodiment, the game state in which the general advantage is obtained is defined as the "advantageous general state", and the game state in which the predictive effect can be executed is defined as the "predictive effect state". In addition, the advantageous general state of the present embodiment is a game state rephrasing the normal state, and may be simply referred to as "advantageous general".

In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment provides, as an AT, operation information (for example, A function is provided to notify the stop operation sequence of the stop switches 21L to 21R. In the present embodiment, the game state to which the AT to which the AT transfer lottery is won is set to be "AT state".

In the advantageous general of the advantageous section, the payout rate during the period does not exceed 1 (for example, it is also referred to as the non-discharge period in the advantageous section), whereas the AT is the result of the AT game being performed , 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 section). Therefore, the AT is an advantage that is advantageous to the player. In the advantageous section, first of all, the control is generally advantageous.

The predetermined advantageous interval transition condition in the normal interval is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and is, for example, winning one of the winning combination groups including the replay combination and the minor combination. For example, by winning all hands other than HZ (lost), the advantageous interval transition condition may be established and the transition to the advantageous interval may be made. Further, the condition for transitioning to the advantageous section is satisfied by winning a winning combination group with a set difference in the winning probability, and by winning a winning combination group with no set difference in the winning probability. also holds. The condition for shifting to the advantageous interval may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the combination lottery is controlled. ``The winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which it is controlled'' means that the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly set in any state described later with reference to FIG. means what is specified.

Also, each of the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions includes, for example, a condition that is established by winning any one of "Cherry", "Watermelon", and "Chance", and a condition that is established by winning "RBB". Therefore, for example, when "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", or "RBB" is won, the advantageous transfer condition is established and the AT transfer lottery condition is established. As a result, even in the normal section, by winning the "Cherry", "Watermelon", "Chance Eye" or "RBB", by winning the AT transfer lottery, it may be controlled by AT in the advantageous section. can occur. The advantageous section transition 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 interval are, as will be described later, the first condition that is satisfied when the advantageous interval counter = 1500, which indicates that the upper limit value of the advantageous interval (for example, the upper limit number of games: 1500) is reached, and the number of bets in the advantageous interval. and the number of awarded medals, the lowest value with the lowest cumulative number is set as a base point, and the current cumulative number from this base point reaches the upper limit of the advantageous section (for example, the upper limit cumulative number: 2400). It includes a second condition that is satisfied by The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter updated during the advantageous interval. Both the advantageous section counter and the accumulated number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 . It should be noted that the first condition, 1500 games, and the second condition, 2400, are not necessarily reached. For example, it may end at around 1450 under the first condition, or around 2300 under the second condition.

In addition, as conditions for ending the advantageous section, the remaining period controlled by AT such as the number of AT games and the number of AT navigations has ended (AT end condition described later), and the advantageous general after AT ends It may include a third condition, etc., which is satisfied by, for example, completing the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the AT. Hereinafter, the conditions for ending the advantageous section (either the general advantageous section or the AT) are also collectively referred to as the "condition for ending the advantageous section (advantageous section ending condition)". The conditions for ending the advantageous interval are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment, as long as they include at least the first condition and the second condition, and conditions that can be established due to other predetermined events. may be

In the advantageous interval-related processing, in the advantageous interval, a predetermined AT shift lottery condition (e.g. winning a predetermined winning hand group) and a situation where the advantageous interval may end with the end of the current game (e.g. It determines whether the upper limit number of games (1500) or the upper limit cumulative number (2400) of the section has been reached, etc.), and if it is a situation that can be established, an effect is executed to encourage the possibility that the condition will be established. do. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display device 46, the notification display device 60, etc. in such a manner that all segments are flashed.

In addition, in the advantageous section related process, the main CPU 61 determines whether a predetermined AT shift lottery condition during the advantageous section and the condition that the main CPU 61 may satisfy when the advantageous section may end with the end of the current game. to the sub-control board 73. As a result, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that a predetermined AT transition lottery condition and a condition for ending an advantageous section are met. In this way, the advantageous section-related processing is executed according to whether or not the conditions related to the advantageous section can be established. The processing for actually shifting to the advantageous section and the processing for determining whether or not the conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied and ending the advantageous section are performed by the advantageous section setting process of S700, which will be described later. will be

In addition, in the advantageous section related process, it is possible to execute a notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during the AT in the advantageous section. For example, when "Left Correct Bell 1" is won in the winning hand group, the notification display is made to stop from the left reel 11L in order to win "PZ1" or "PZ2" as will be described later. The notification indicator 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment corresponding to the capital letter "L" (one of the upper and lower sides of the left side and one of the lower sides) of the seven segments constituting the display 60 is turned on. Furthermore, in the advantageous section-related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 side can also perform an effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like for notifying the advantageous operation mode. When the advantageous section-related processing ends, the reel control processing of S400 is performed.

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

In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process for starting 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 passed since the reels 11L to 11R started rotating in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when the reels 11L to 11R start rotating, a reel rotation start command is output.

In the reel control process, after each of the reels 11L to 11R starts rotating and reaches a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern that makes the constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, a state in which the stop operation becomes possible, and a state (validation) to effectively accept the operation of the stop switches 21L to 21R is established.

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

If any of the roles is won in the role lottery, when the symbols that make up the winning role can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range, the relevant symbols are drawn onto the winning line. stop. On the other hand, if neither winning combination has been won, the symbols that will not win any winning combination and become a lost symbol combination are drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination can be pulled onto the pay line NL within the pull-in range, the symbols are pulled onto the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the combination that has not been won will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, "when one of the winning roles is won in the role lottery, the symbols that make up the winning role can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range. is a thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning role group", the "winning role" specifically corresponds to any of the roles that make up the winning "winning role group". become a thing.

In the reel stop process, symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, but symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the pay 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 winning combination is won in the combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line is selected. There is a case (no prize winning) in which the winning combination is lost because the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols composing "RBB1" have locations that are not within the drawable range in the symbol arrangement on the reel. For example, only one symbol "R7" forming "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. For this reason, even if "RBB1" is won, there is a possibility that the symbol constituting the bonus combination cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility of missing the winning combination. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when "RBB1" is won, reel control is performed to draw in the winning bonus combination within the drawable range, but there is a case where no combination is won. As for "RBB1", if it is not possible to win in the winning game, the winning flag of the bonus combination is carried over until the bonus combination is won under the control of RT3.

'R1', which constitutes the middle and right symbols of 'RP1' and 'RP2' included in the 'normal replay', are arranged within the retractable range on all reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. there is On the other hand, 'R1' and 'R2', which constitute the left symbols of 'RP1' and 'RP2', each have a portion that is not within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement on the reel. However, when "normal replay" is won, both "RP1" and "RP2" are won. As a result, when "normal replay" is won, either "RP1" or "RP2" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, the symbols constituting the replaying hands included in each of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" have locations that do not exist within the retractable range in the pattern arrangement of the reels, but "RT2 transition replay 1” to “RT2 shift replay 3”, all the corresponding replay combinations are won. As a result, when any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the replay included in the winning "RT2 transition replay" regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. You can always win one of the roles.

In addition, when "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are won, the targets to be preferentially drawn in are determined to differ according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. In addition, the second stop means stopping when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop is when the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means to stop. The operations to the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also called the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

For example, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, when the left first stop (left reel 11L is the first stop), "RP4" and "RP5" accompanied by transition to RT2 are transferred to other roles. It is determined to be pulled in with priority over. Both "R1" and "BE" forming the middle and right symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" are arranged within the retractable range on the reels 11M and 11R. On the other hand, 'R1' and 'R2', which constitute the left symbols of 'RP4' and 'RP5', have a part that is not within the drawable range in the symbol array of the reel 11L. It is arranged within a range that can be drawn on NL. Also, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, both "RP4" and "RP5" are won. As a result, when "RP4" and "RP5" are drawn with priority over other roles, either "RP4" or "RP5" can be awarded. Therefore, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, reel control is performed so that either "RP4" or "RP5" will always win when left first stop.

On the other hand, when "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is stopped first), "RP1" rather than "RP4" and "RP5" ” and “RP2” are preferentially drawn. For this reason, reel control is performed so that either 'RP1' or 'RP2' will always be won when 'RT2 shift replay 1' is won and when the center or right first stop is made.

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

The pressing order for winning either "RP4" or "RP5" when one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won during the above-mentioned AT, information that can specify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

Next, the reel control when winning the "fake replay" will be described. The symbols that make up the replay role included in the "fake replay" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel pattern arrangement, but when the "fake replay" is won, all of the corresponding replay roles be elected. As a result, when the "fake replay" is won, one of the replay combinations included in the "fake replay" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, when "fake replay" is won, the target to be preferentially drawn differs according to the type of the first stopped reel. For example, when "fake replay" is won, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" will always be won when left first stop or middle first stop is made.

On the other hand, when "fake replay" is won, it is determined that "RP6" and "RP7" are preferentially drawn over "RP1" and "RP2" when the first right stop is made. "R1" and "BE" forming the right symbols of "RP6" and "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. Also, "BE" forming the left symbols of "RP6" and "RP7" are arranged within a retractable range on the reel 11L. On the other hand, "BAR", which constitutes the medium symbols of "RP6" and "RP7", has a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. Therefore, when "fake replay" is won, when the right first stop is made, "RP6" and "RP7" are drawn in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21M moves the medium pattern "BAR" to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is performed at the timing at which the game can be drawn upward, either "RP6" or "RP7" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L.

When the stop switch 21M is not operated to stop at the timing at which the middle pattern 'BAR' can be drawn onto the prize line NL, a prize is generated according to the pattern already stopped among 'RP1' to 'RP3'. It is determined to give priority to the role. For example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn and won. Further, when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP3" is preferentially drawn. "BE" forming the left symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L, and "R1" forming the middle symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11M. It is Therefore, when "RP3" is preferentially drawn, "RP3" can always be won.

When "fake replay" is won and the first right stop is made, either "R1" or "BE" can always be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when the stop operation is performed at a timing at which both "R1" of symbol number 0 and "BE" of symbol number 1 in FIG. is also determined to preferentially draw the symbol number 1 "BE" onto the winning line NL. Also, when the stop operation is performed at a timing that allows drawing both "R1" of symbol number 5 and "BE" of symbol number 6 in FIG. It is determined that "R1" of symbol number 5 is preferentially drawn onto the winning line NL. Therefore, when the "fake replay" is won, when the right first stop is performed and the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbols with symbol numbers 2 to 4, the symbol number 1 "BE" is placed on the winning line NL. It can be stopped to stop the "BAR" symbol on the lower stage, or "R1" of symbol number 5 can be stopped on the winning line NL to stop the "BAR" symbol on the upper stage.

Also, when "Fake Replay" is won, the "BAR" pattern is stopped in the upper or lower row by the right first stop, and when the middle second stop is performed, the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" pattern of symbol number 3. When it does, the symbol number 3 "BAR" can be stopped on the winning line NL. In this way, when the "fake replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol is aimed at the "BAR" symbol by the right first stop and the middle second stop, and the "BAR" symbol is placed on either the upward right line or the downward right line. It can be tempered. When the left symbol "BE" constituting "RP6" and "RP7" stops on the pay line NL, at least the symbol number 2 "BAR" symbol is on the upper row from the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L shown in FIG. Alternatively, since it is not stopped at the lower row, the "BAR" symbols are not stopped in line on the line.

Next, a description will be given of the reel control when winning the "bar-aligned replay". The symbols that make up the replay combination included in the "bar matching replay" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the pattern arrangement of the reels, but when the "bar matching replay" is won, the corresponding replay combination is displayed. win all. As a result, when winning the "bar-matched replay", one of the replay combinations included in the "bar-matched replay" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, when the "bar replay" is won, the target to be preferentially drawn in is determined to be different according to the type of the first stopped reel. For example, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" will always be won when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made when "bar replay" is won.

On the other hand, when the "Replay with all BARs" is won, it is determined that "RP8" and "RP9" are preferentially drawn over "RP1" and "RP2" when the right first stop is made. "R1" and "BE" forming 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", which constitute the left symbols of "RP8" and "RP9", have locations that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement on the reel 11L. In addition, "BAR", which constitutes the middle symbols of "RP8" and "RP9", has a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, at the time of winning the "bar matching replay", when the right first stop is made, "RP8" and "RP9" are preferentially drawn over other roles, and the stop switch 21L is set to the left symbol "R1" and "CH". ” on the pay line NL, and the stop switch 21M is operated at a timing that allows the middle symbol “BAR” to be drawn on the pay line NL, “RP8 ” and “RP9” can be awarded.

On the other hand, when neither "RP8" nor "RP9" can be won due to the timing of the stop operation to the stop switches 21L, 21M, the following reel control is performed. First, by the second stop operation, when the stop switch 21M is not operated at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled onto the pay line NL, or when the stop switch 21L is not operated at the timing when the left symbol "R1" or "CH" ” on the winning line NL is not stopped at a timing that allows it to be drawn onto the winning line NL, the winning combination of “RP1” to “RP3” is preferentially drawn in accordance with the already stopped symbols. It is Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn and won, and "BE" is stopped as the right symbol. Sometimes, "RP3" can be preferentially drawn and won.

Next, in the 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" to the winning line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing at which the player can be drawn upward, it is determined to preferentially draw the winning combination according to the already stopped symbols of 'RP6' and 'RP7'. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP6" can be preferentially drawn and won, and when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP7" can be given priority. It is possible to attract and win prizes.

In the state where the left symbol "R1" or "CH" is pulled onto the pay line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21M pulls the middle symbol "BAR" onto the pay line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at a possible timing, it is decided to preferentially attract a winning combination according to the already stopped symbols of 'RP1' and 'RP10'. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP1" can be preferentially drawn and won, and when "CH" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP10" is given priority. It is possible to attract and win prizes.

When the "replay with all bars" is won and the first right stop is made, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when both "R1" of symbol number 0 and "BE" of symbol number 1 in FIG. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed aiming at the “BAR” symbols with symbol numbers 2 to 4, the “BE” with symbol number 1 is stopped on the pay line NL and the “BAR” symbol is placed on the lower line. Alternatively, the symbol number 5 "R1" can be stopped on the winning line NL and the "BAR" symbol can be stopped on the upper stage.

In addition, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, the "BAR" symbols are stopped on the upper or lower row by the right first stop, and the "BAR" symbols on the reels 11L and 11M are displayed at 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, when the "BAR Align Replay" is won, the "BAR" symbols can be tended or aligned on either the upward right line or the downward right line by performing a stop operation aiming at the "BAR" symbol. . As a result, by aligning the "BAR" symbols on the rising line or the falling line, it is possible to definitely inform the player that the "BAR aligned replay" has been won. In addition, when the "BAR" pattern tends to rise to the right or to the line falling to the right, even if the stop operation timing is not matched, the player has a sense of expectation that the "BAR matching replay" has been won. can let

The left symbols (“BAR”, “BL”, and “WM1”) constituting the minor winning combination included in “Cherry” among the minor winning combinations are not present within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel 11L, as shown in FIG. exists. Therefore, even if "Cherry" wins, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L, there is a possibility that the left symbol that constitutes a small winning combination included in "Cherry" cannot be drawn in, and there is a possibility that the player will miss it. .

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

The left symbol (“WM1”) and the middle symbol (“WM2”), which constitute the small winning combination included in the “chance eye” among the small winning combinations, are within the drawable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L and 11M, as shown in FIG. There is a place that does not exist inside. For this reason, even if the "chance eye" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M, there are cases where the left pattern or middle pattern constituting the small win included in the "chance eye" cannot be drawn. , may be lost.

Next, a description will be given of reel stop processing when any one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won. When any one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won, the object to be preferentially drawn in is determined to differ according to the type of the first stopped reel.

For example, when "Left Correct Bell 1" is won, when the left first stop is made, it is determined that "PZ1" and "PZ2", which are 9 cards, are given priority over other wins. there is 'R1' and 'R2', which constitute the left symbols of 'PZ1' and 'PZ2', have a portion that is not within the drawable range in the symbol array of the reel 11L. are arranged within a range that can be retracted into Also, when "left correct bell 1" is won, both "PZ1" and "PZ2" are won. As a result, when "PZ1" and "PZ2" are drawn with priority over other roles, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" can be awarded. Therefore, when "left correct bell 1" is won, reel control is performed so that either "PZ1" or "PZ2" always wins when left first stop.

On the other hand, when "left correct bell 1" is won and the middle or right first stop is made, other small wins such as "PZ4", which are simultaneously won, are given priority over "PZ1" and "PZ2". It is determined to pull in by All of the symbols that make up other small wins such as "PZ4" have locations that are not arranged within the drawable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to attract symbols that constitute other small wins, such as "PZ4", which are simultaneously won on the winning line, and even if "Left Correct Bell 1" is won. There may be cases where it is not possible to win any of the roles.

Also, when "left correct bell 2" to "left correct bell 4" are won, "PZ1" and "PZ2" can always be awarded when the left first stop is made, but when the middle or right first stop is made Other small wins simultaneously won are preferentially drawn over "PZ1" and "PZ2", and there is a place where the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R cannot attract the symbols constituting the other small wins. Since it is an existing pattern arrangement, it may not be possible to win any small combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Similarly, when "medium correct bell 1" to "medium correct bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 coins when the medium first stop is made, can be awarded. However, when the first stop is made on the left or right side, other minor winning combinations that are simultaneously won are preferentially drawn over "PZ3", and the symbol arrays of the reels 11L to 11R show symbols constituting the other winning combination. Since the pattern arrangement has a portion that cannot be drawn, there may be cases where it is not possible to win any combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. In addition, even when "right correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the right first stop is made, can be won, but when the left or middle first stop is made, the prize can be won. Sometimes other small wins simultaneously won are drawn in with priority over "PZ3", and the pattern arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R has a part where the symbols constituting the other small wins cannot be drawn in. Due to the arrangement, it may not be possible to win any small combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch.

The pressing order for winning any one of ``PZ1'' to ``PZ3'', in which nine coins are paid out when one of ``left correct bell 1'' to ``right correct bell 4'' is won, is also called a correct answer procedure. When any one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won during the aforementioned AT, information capable of specifying the correct answer procedure is reported as an advantageous operation mode.

Timing when any one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won, cannot be operated in the correct answer procedure, and none of the other minor wins simultaneously won can be won. A specific "lost" pattern combination that does not stop on the winning line when "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are not won among the "losing" symbol combinations when the stop operation is performed with are pulled onto the winning line. Certain "lost" symbol combinations involve a transition to "RT1" upon stopping on the pay line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". For this reason, certain "missing" symbol combinations are also commonly referred to as transition rolls.

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

In addition, in the reel stop processing when a replay combination or a minor combination is won in a state where the winning of the bonus combination is carried over (RT3), it is determined that the replay combination or the minor combination is preferentially drawn over the bonus combination. It is

In the reel stop processing, each time one of the reels 11L to 11R stops, 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 row, etc.) is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome determination process of S500.

(Score judgment process)
In the outcome determination process of S500, based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed. For example, when a minor winning combination is won, a payout process for paying out medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals (including 0 medals) granted to the player by medal payout or credit addition is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can also be specified on the sub-control board 73 side. Further, when a replay combination is won, a process for setting a replay flag is executed. In the outcome determination process, a game result command capable of specifying the combination of symbols 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 side of the sub-control board 73, it becomes possible to execute an effect corresponding to the combination of symbols on the winning line NL. In addition, in the outcome determination process, the advantageous section stay ratio, the role item ratio, the role item state ratio, etc. are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the game result. When the outcome determination process is completed, the game state setting process of S600 is performed.

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

The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT1" when the normal transition outcome is stopped on the pay line NL in "RT0" or "RT2". Further, the game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT2" when "RP4" to "RP5", which are promoted replays, are won in "RT1".

In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT3" when no prize is won in a game in which "RBB1" is won in any of "RT0", "RT1" and "RT2". . Also, in the game state setting process, when "RBB1" is won, a game state flag capable of specifying "bonus state" is set. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the "bonus state", and sets a game state flag that can specify "RT0" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can specify "RT0" when initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous section setting process of S700.

Now, with reference to FIG. 8(a), transition of the game state will be described. Below, first, the transition of the game state when not controlled by AT (hereinafter also referred to as non-AT) in the advantageous section will be described.

When the slot machine 1 is initialized by setting change or the like, the game state is set to RT0 and the game is started. At RT0, while the "push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability (1/5), no AT game is performed to notify the advantageous operation mode (correct procedure) when the "push order bell" wins. . For this reason, the pressing order bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition output is stopped, and control is made to RT1.

In RT1, when the "RT2 transfer replay" is won and the "promotion replay" wins, it is controlled to RT2. However, since the AT is not in progress, there is no AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct procedure) when winning the "RT2 shift replay". Also, after winning the "promotion replay" and being controlled by RT2, the smell is also not in AT, so as in RT0, the "push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability, resulting in a relatively early timing. The transition roll is stopped and controlled to "RT1". Therefore, most of the game is played in RT1 during non-AT.

Also, even if "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 pulled onto the prize line NL. As a result, if the game in which "RBB1" is won cannot be won, control is performed to "RT3".

When "RBB1" is won, it is controlled to a bonus state. During the bonus state, as a result of winning all small wins in each game, any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3", in which 9 coins are paid out regardless of the operation mode, can be won, so medals can be efficiently collected. can be obtained. When the payout number exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is terminated and the control is made to "RT0".

On the other hand, when it is controlled by AT in the advantageous section, when winning the "push order bell" in "RT1" and "RT2", select one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" that will pay out 9 cards. An advantageous operation mode for winning a prize is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27 . As a result, one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" can be reliably won as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. In addition, when "RT2 shift replay" is won during "RT1" when controlled by AT, an advantageous operation mode for winning "promotion replay" is notified by notification display 60 and liquid crystal display 27. be done. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "promotion replay" can be won with certainty. As a result, "RT2" can be controlled. Furthermore, when it is controlled by AT, as mentioned above, it is possible to win "PZ1" etc. when winning "Push Order Bell", so it is possible to avoid the normal transition roll, so it falls from "RT2" to "RT1" You can also prevent it from happening. As a result, most of the game can be played in RT2 during AT.

Also, after the RBB won during AT is completed, the number of AT games and the like is carried over, so the AT is performed again, the advantageous operation mode is reported, and control is performed to "RT2". The period of control to "RT0" and "RT1" until control to "RT2" after the end of the RBB won during AT is a preparatory stage until control to "RT2". Also called period. In addition, when winning the "push order bell" in "RT0" which is controlled after the RBB won during AT is finished, "PZ1" etc. are awarded in order to be able to shift to "RT1". Advantageous operation mode for is not reported.

(advantageous section setting processing)
In the advantageous section setting process of S700, the advantageous section is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous section transition condition in the normal section. In the advantageous section setting process, a process for controlling state transitions during the advantageous section is executed. Here, an overview of the state transition during the advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. 8(b).

In the advantageous section setting process, the advantageous section is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous section transition condition in the normal section. The advantageous section transition condition is established, for example, by winning one of the winning combination groups including the replay combination and the minor combination in the internal lottery. Therefore, most of the games are played in the advantageous section. During the advantageous interval, the lowest cumulative total of the difference between the number of bets and the number of awarded medals after the start of the advantageous interval is set to 0 as a base point, and the current cumulative total from this base point. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games played are counted.

When the normal section is controlled to the advantageous section, the advantageous general control is performed as shown in FIG. 8(b). In the general advantageous mode, the probability of winning in the AT transition lottery (the degree of advantage for the player) is different, and even if it is controlled to one of multiple types of modes such as low probability, normal, and high probability. Well, for example, when it is controlled from the normal section to the advantageous section, it may be controlled to a mode with a high probability of winning in the AT shift lottery among the plurality of types of modes. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation when the normal section immediately after the end of the AT is controlled to the advantageous section.

Further, when the control is performed from the normal section to the advantageous section, the number of times of the ceiling game required until the AT is controlled is set. AT is different from RBB or the like, which can be controlled by winning a bonus in a combination lottery, in that AT is controlled by reaching the ceiling game count or by winning AT. The number of ceiling games is the number of times AT is forcibly controlled. When the number of games consumed after the start of the advantageous section reaches the number of ceiling games, the AT is controlled. The ceiling game number may be uniformly set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times), and when the control is performed from the normal section to the advantageous section, a plurality of game numbers (for example, 250 times) , 500 times, and 999 times).

During the AT, a navigation effect is executed to report an advantageous operation mode (correct procedure) when winning the "push order bell" and "RT transition replay" (hereinafter collectively referred to as a navigation target role). In addition, during AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to AT (additional lottery), the conditions for ending one AT are satisfied (the number of AT games corresponding to one AT is determined by lottery). Whether to continue control to AT (next AT) again after playing the determined number of games (for example, 30 to 100 games) or the number of games added to the number of AT games (30 to 100 games + α) (AT continuation lottery), or whether or not to control to AT again when there is no AT stock after one AT end condition is met (AT withdrawal lottery), etc. are performed. Various AT lotteries are performed, for example, by winning a predetermined winning hand group (for example, replay with BAR, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc.) in an internal lottery.

During AT, one AT may be controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes (stages) with different degrees of advantage. The multiple types of modes include, for example, an acquisition rate for acquiring information related to the continuation of AT, and a benefit grant determination rate for determining which benefit to grant among multiple types of benefits that can be determined during AT continuation. is different for each mode, the degree of advantage during AT is determined to be different for each mode.

In the AT continuation lottery, the AT controllable number of times (AT stock number of times) is added by one by winning the lottery. As a result, even after the condition for ending the AT currently being controlled is met, it is determined that the AT will be controlled next time. Specifically, when one AT ends, on condition that the AT stock number is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the AT stock number, and the control is continued to the next AT. The mode of the AT concerned is determined by a lottery or the like when starting the AT concerned.

In the addition lottery, the number of AT games of the AT currently under control is added by winning the lottery. As a result, the number of games that can be played by the AT currently under control increases, and the period of time controlled by the AT can be extended. Also, when winning in the addition lottery, the number of games to be added is determined by lottery from among 10 games to 30 games. The expected game that can be expected to be determined as the number of games to be added in the event of an additional winning may be determined according to the mode (stage) during the AT.

When the number of AT games is added in the addition lottery among various lotteries during AT, it is added to the number of remaining AT games of the AT currently under control. As a result, the number of games that can be played by the AT currently under control increases, and the period of time controlled by the AT can be extended. Also, when the end condition of the AT under control is satisfied and the AT stock count is 1 or more, the AT is continued to be controlled again. Also, when the end condition of the AT currently being controlled is satisfied and the AT stock count is not 1 or more, the AT is controlled again according to the result of the AT withdrawal lottery. After being controlled by the AT at least once during the advantageous section, if there are no remaining AT games or AT stocks, or if the AT is not won even in the withdrawal lottery, the AT is terminated. As described above, the AT termination conditions include termination of the AT when there is no remaining AT game number or AT stock number, or when the AT is not won even in the pullback lottery.

Also, when AT ends, there are patterns of AT end A and AT end B, and the shift destination after AT ends differs depending on which pattern it is. In the case of AT end A, the advantageous section is continued without being terminated, and the transition to the advantageous general (normal state) is made. In the case of AT end B, the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is entered. Then, based on the establishment of the advantageous interval transition condition in the normal interval, control is made to the advantageous interval and the vehicle is shifted to the advantageous general (normal state). That is, even when the AT ends, there are cases where the advantageous section continues and cases where the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section. When the AT ends, whether it ends with AT end A or AT end B will be determined when the specific conditions (refer to the number of games in the remaining advantageous section at the end of AT and MY value) are met. This is determined by whether or not the Further, when the AT is terminated by the AT termination B, the advantageous section notification lamp 80 is extinguished, and all the information regarding the advantageous section, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous section, is reset. On the other hand, when the AT is terminated by the AT termination A, the advantageous interval notification lamp 80 is not extinguished but remains lit, and the difference number and the number of games updated during the advantageous interval are displayed regarding the advantageous interval. All information is retained without being reset.

In addition, for the advantageous section, the number of games during the advantageous section reaches the maximum number of games of 1500 to satisfy the first condition, or the number of bets during the advantageous section and the difference based on the number of awarded medals are accumulated. The lowest cumulative number is set to 0 as a base point, and the current cumulative number from the base point reaches 2400, which is the upper limit of the cumulative number. When the number of remaining games played until the first condition and the second condition are satisfied or the total number of games becomes less than a predetermined value, the game is controlled to the ending. Specifically, during the AT, when the number of games played during the advantageous interval reaches 1200, or when the difference number reaches 2000 during the advantageous interval, the ending is controlled. It is determined that the navigation effect is executed even during the ending. In addition, in the game during the ending, an ending effect (for example, a preset image (movie) is repeatedly displayed on the liquid crystal display 27) is executed to inform the player that the player is staying during the ending. be done. The ending continues until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and when the advantageous interval end condition is satisfied by satisfying the first condition or the second condition, the normal interval is controlled. Also at this time, the advantageous section notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all the information relating to the advantageous section, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous section, is reset. In other words, when the ending is controlled, the AT ends at AT end B. FIG.

In addition to the above-described first condition and second condition, the advantageous section ends when an AT end condition is satisfied. That is, even if the first condition and the second condition are not satisfied, the advantageous section may be terminated when the AT termination condition is satisfied. Even in this case, the advantageous section does not uniformly end when the AT termination condition is satisfied, but the advantageous section continues if the specific condition described later is satisfied even if the AT termination condition is satisfied. Sometimes. On the other hand, even if the AT termination condition has not yet been satisfied, the AT is also terminated when the first condition or the second condition, which is the termination condition of the advantageous section, is satisfied.

In the advantageous interval setting process, as a result of setting by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous interval setting process, which game state the game will be in after the next time, the normal interval, the general advantageous interval in the advantageous interval, and the AT (remaining AT (including the value of the number-of-games counter), various information updated during the advantageous interval (satisfaction of conditions for lottery during various ATs), etc., can be specified. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it becomes possible to execute an effect according to the state from the next time onward. When the advantageous interval setting process is completed, the bet number setting process of S100 is performed 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 outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of error when determining that an error has occurred.

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

(Production related to winning group)
In the effect control processing, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery is received, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the type of the winning combination group. The production control process is based on the reception of the winning type command. 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 based on the winning type command capable of specifying the ``push order bell''. As a result, the player can progress the game while guessing the winning combination group that has been won, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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 by the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Execute. As a result, when any one of ``left correct bell 1'' to ``right correct bell 4'' is won during AT, a stop operation is performed according to the correct answer procedure to ensure that one of ``PZ1'' to ``PZ3'' is won. It is possible to Also, during ART, which is “RT2” and AT, even if you win one of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4”, you can win “PZ1” etc., so you can enter the normal transition. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "RT1". In addition, when one of the "RT2 transition replays" is won during AT and during "RT1", it is possible to perform a stop operation according to the correct answer procedure to ensure that the "promotion replay" is won, and control to RT2. It becomes possible. Note that an image that can specify an advantageous operation mode is also referred to as a navigation effect.

(Production related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous section-related processing of S300, it is determined that the predetermined advantageous section transition condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, various AT lottery conditions, and the conditions for ending the advantageous section can be established. An identifiable command is output to the sub-control board 73 .

In the effect control processing, it is possible to execute one of a plurality of types of effects including "continuous effect" and "aiming effect" when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Predetermined conditions are, for example, winning BAR matching replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. to satisfy AT transition lottery conditions and various AT lottery conditions, RBB winning, etc. There is a possibility that it will be advantageous to the player. It is established by what happens or by winning a fake replay. Note that the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to this, for example, it may be established when a predetermined advantageous section transition condition is established. Alternatively, it may be established when a predetermined specific number of games is reached. In this case, when a specific number of games is reached, an indication effect or a continuous effect may be generated to suggest that the game may shift to AT.

The continuous effect can be executed, for example, by winning a cherry, a watermelon, a chance eye, etc., and fulfilling the AT transition lottery condition or various AT lottery conditions, winning the RBB, or reaching a specific number of games. Become. The continuous effect is controlled by the AT when the AT shift lottery condition is established by proceeding with a predetermined effect (such as a story-like effect) over a plurality of games (for example, 3 to 4 times). After suggesting the possibility that various AT lottery conditions will be met and the addition or AT continuation etc. will be performed, the possibility that the RBB will be won, etc. It is a performance to inform. In addition, the sign effect progresses over a plurality of games (for example, 30 to 35 times) longer than the continuous effect, and finally the effect having a story is performed over a plurality of games. Notify whether or not to shift to The ending of the production is the final conclusion in the flow of the predetermined production, and means the final result of the development of the story in the case of the production having a story. The lottery result is whether or not you won in the AT transition lottery (whether or not it is controlled by AT), whether you won in various AT lotteries (whether it will be added, etc., whether AT will be continued) or the like), or the result of whether or not the RBB has been won.

As the continuous production, a plurality of types of continuous production with different storylines and the like are provided. A plurality of types of continuous performances are determined so that the degree of expectation for winning in the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous performances is different depending on which type is executed. Specifically, in determining the type of continuous performance to be executed, when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous performance is won, the first type of continuous performance is more likely than the other second type of continuous performance. It is determined as a continuous performance to be executed at a high rate, and when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous performance is not won, the second type of continuous performance is executed at a higher rate than the first type of continuous performance. decide. Therefore, the winning ratio of AT winning, additional winning, continuous winning, etc. differs depending on the type of continuous effect. During the continuous performance, the performance type information (name of the type of continuous performance) that makes it possible to specify the type of continuous performance, and the performance expectation that suggests the winning rate of the continuous performance (winning expectation, including the continuation notification rate) Frequency information (including continuous notification rate information) is notified. The performance expectation level information is notified by, for example, the number of star images, and the greater the number of displayed star images, the higher the winning expectation level and the higher the winning rate. Also, AT winning, additional winning, continuous winning, etc. may be differentiated according to the type of character in the continuous effect or the omen effect.

(At the end of AT)
When the above-mentioned AT ends, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the final game of AT (the Nth game in the figure), a round display indicating how many times AT has continued, and the number of game media acquired during AT A result screen is displayed that shows the acquisition display showing the net increase. Then, when the result screen is displayed and the AT ends and then the normal state (advantageous general) is shifted to, as shown in FIG. A special performance will be held. This point will be specifically described below with reference to FIG. 9A.

FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of AT. In FIG. 9A, in addition to the display example of the liquid crystal display 27, the number of games, whether it is a special state or a normal state, and whether it is an advantageous section or a normal section is shown.

First, FIG. 9A will be described. It should be noted that (A1) and (A2) in the figure is a display example of (A1) when the specific condition is satisfied in the number of games "N game" described later, and when the specific condition is not satisfied (A2) is a display example, (A1) corresponds to AT end A in FIG. 8B, and (A2) corresponds to AT end B. FIG. First, although not shown, it is assumed that the game number "N-1th game" is in the AT state in the advantageous section, and the liquid crystal display 27 is executing the AT during AT effect.

The number of games "Nth game" indicates a display example of the AT final game during the AT state in the advantageous section. In addition, in the "Nth game", "RESULT" is displayed on the upper side of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 so that the screen is a result screen, indicating how many times the AT has continued. The display "ROUND" and the "total number of wins" showing the net increase in the number of game media won during the AT are displayed. It can be seen that the total acquisition number was "700". Such a display is hereinafter referred to as a "result screen".

In the area between the "RESULT" display and the "ROUND" display, there is a warning display "Beware of addiction", which is a caution display for calling the player's attention to excessive play. This caution display is displayed in a color that makes it easy to distinguish from other displays on the result screen, and is conspicuous to the player. Note that the warning display may disappear after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and the display of the result screen may remain.

Also, in the lower right area of the result screen, a character resembling a frog (male) is displayed, which is an example of setting suggestive effects. As setting suggestion characters, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, five types A to E are provided. The setting-suggesting character A is a character imitating a (male) frog, the setting-suggesting character B is a character imitating a child frog, and the setting-suggesting characters C to E are pre-associated characters and characters. There is a combination of In addition, as shown in the appearance rate column, the setting suggested character A is 90% when the set value is "1", 88% when the set value is "2", 77% when the set value is "3", 66% at "4", 65% at "5", 60% at "6", etc. Regardless of the set value, the appearance rate is relatively high. It will be displayed as a default (basic pattern) character (although it is not a character that suggests a setting value, it will eventually suggest a setting value). On the other hand, setting suggestion character B is more likely to appear when the setting value set as shown in the appearance rate column is "4" or more than when it is "3" or less. It can be said that it is a character suggesting that it is a high setting as shown. In addition, since the setting suggesting character C does not appear when the setting value set as shown in the appearance rate field is "2" or less, it is indicated that the setting value is "3" or more as shown in the suggestion content field. can be said to be a character that notifies the determination of In addition, since the setting suggesting character D does not appear when the setting value set as shown in the appearance rate field is "3" or less, it is indicated that the setting value is "4" or more as shown in the suggestion content field. can be said to be a character that notifies the determination of In addition, since setting suggestion character E can appear only when the setting value set as shown in the appearance rate column is "6", the setting value is "6" as shown in the suggestion content column. It can be said that the character is a character that confirms and notifies the fact. In this way, the setting suggestion effect is performed in the "Nth game" which is the AT final game.

Then, in the number of games "Nth game", that is, depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends, the advantageous interval is taken over and the advantageous interval stayed continues, or , it is determined whether the advantageous section ends and transitions to the normal section. Various specific conditions can be set. For example, when the AT ends, the number of games remaining in the advantageous section must be 500 G or more (advantageous section counter < 1000); It is also possible to make it a specific condition that either or both of the upper limit accumulated number (MY value) obtained by accumulating the difference number based on and is less than 1600 (MY value < 1600). Depending on whether or not such a specific condition is established, the next game "N+1th game" is different whether it is a normal section or an advantageous section.

First, the case where the specific condition is satisfied will be described along the display example shown on the left side (A1) of FIG. 9A. When the specific condition is established, the advantageous section being controlled at that time is continued, and the advantageous section is continued even after the "N+1th game". Then, in the "N+1th game", "INTERVAL" is displayed, and a special effect display is performed to indicate that the game is in a special state, which is a transition period until transition to the normal state. This special effect display is continuously executed even in the next game "N+2th game". In this special state, an AT pulling-back lottery or a special lottery that can give a special benefit such as freezing may be performed.

Then, in the "N+3th game", a switching effect 1 as a specific effect is performed. It should be noted that the "N+3th game" in FIG. 9A (A1) is a state in which the advantageous section continues because the specific condition has been established. The specific performance performed in the ``N+3th game'' is a performance performed in relation to the timing of shifting to the normal state, and is a performance that can be understood to be controlled to the normal state by performing the specific performance. . In addition, the specific effect is whether the previous advantageous section (advantageous section that controlled the AT that continued until the N game) continues, or a new advantageous section (AT that continued until the N game It is also a production that can be specified whether it is a new advantageous section other than the advantageous section that was controlling. In the switching effect 1, which is a specific effect in FIG. 9A (A1), "advantageous section" is displayed in the substantially central area of the liquid crystal display 27, the character "tsugi" is displayed in the area above it, and the area below it is displayed. , the character "continued" is displayed. As a result, it is possible to indicate that the advantageous section continues, and the switching performance 1 as the specific performance is a specific performance that is executed when a specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends and the advantageous section continues. is.

Further, the switching effect 1 as the specific effect is continuously displayed for at least a predetermined time in the "N+3 game" in which the switching effect 1 is executed. It should be noted that the predetermined period of time may be a period of time during which the player can fully grasp the content of the switching effect 1, and may be, for example, 3 seconds or 5 seconds. Further, the display is not limited to a predetermined time period, and may be continued over a predetermined period of time. The display may be terminated based on the operation of the stop switch operated at the time (hereinafter also referred to as the final stop operation). Alternatively, the special effect display is displayed until the final stop operation is pressed, the switching effect 1 is displayed at the timing when the final stop operation is pressed, and the start switch 19 for the next game "N+4th game" is operated. The display may be continued until Also, the display may be made over a period considering both the predetermined time and the predetermined period. For example, the predetermined time is set to "five seconds after the start switch is operated", and the predetermined period is " If "start switch operation to final stop operation" is set, the display of the switching effect 1 may be ended with the earlier or later one as a trigger. After the switching effect 1 is executed for a predetermined time or over a predetermined period, some effect may be executed, or the switching effect 1 is continued until the effect of the next game "N+4th game" is executed. may

Then, from the game number "N+4th game", the normal effect display is performed to show that the game is in the normal state. In the normal effect display, two types of characters are displayed on the left and right, and "normal stage" is displayed in the substantially central area of the liquid crystal display 27, indicating that the effect display is the effect corresponding to the normal state. In the normal state after the "N+4th game", various effects of these characters are performed according to the progress of the game.

In this way, by continuing to display the switching performance 1 as the specific performance for at least a predetermined time or over a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the switching performance 1 as much as possible. In addition, whether the advantageous interval is continued by providing a predetermined period or a predetermined time so that the player does not miss the switching performance 1, or whether the advantageous interval is once terminated and is controlled to a new advantageous interval. can be shown. Then, the player can grasp whether it is a normal state in which the advantageous section continues from the next timing, or whether it is a normal state in a new advantageous section.

Then, in the "N+4th game" which is the next game in which the switching effect 1 as the specific effect is executed, the advantageous section continues and the liquid crystal display 27 is controlled to the normal state. A normal effect display is performed as the effect corresponding to . In the game after the "N+4th game", an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is performed.

In this way, in FIG. 9A (A1), which is a case where the specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends, the specific effect is performed in the game before the transition to the normal state is performed, so the transition to the normal state is performed. It can be seen that the switching effect 1 as the specific effect is executed in relation to the timing to be performed. In addition, since the switching effect 1 is accompanied by the character display of "advantageous section" and the character display of "continue", it is a specific effect performed when the advantageous section continues, and the player can execute the switching effect 1. By doing so, it is possible to grasp that the advantageous section continues.

Next, the case where the specific condition is not satisfied when the AT ends will be described along with the display example shown on the right side (A2) of FIG. 9A. When the specific condition is not established in the number of games "Nth game", a display example such as (A2) in FIG. 9A is obtained.

When the specific condition is not satisfied, the "N+1th game", which is the next game after the "Nth game", becomes a normal section. This is because when the specific condition is not established, the AT is terminated and the advantageous section is also terminated, so that the "Nth game" becomes the end game of the advantageous section, and the "N+1th game" becomes the normal section. .

Then, although "N+1 game" in FIG. 9A (A2) is a normal section, a special effect display indicating a special state is performed as in "N+1 game" in FIG. 9A (A1). Even in FIG. 9A (A1) in which the specific condition is satisfied, and in FIG. 9A (A2) in which the specific condition is not satisfied, the specific effect is performed by similarly performing the special effect display. It is possible to share the production in the period until it is finished. Note that the special effect display in FIG. 9A (A2) is performed in the normal section until the advantageous section transition condition is established, and the special effect display is continued in the next game, "N+2th game". Then, in the "N+2th game", the advantageous period starts from the "N+3th game" of the next game due to the fact that the winning combination that satisfies the condition for transitioning to the advantageous period is won. Therefore, the special effect display in FIG. 9A (A2) is performed over a period from the shift to the normal section to the establishment of the advantageous section shift condition.

Then, in the "N+3th game", a switching effect 2 as a specific effect is performed. Note that the "N+3th game" in FIG. 9A (A2) is a state in which the advantageous interval is once terminated and a new advantageous interval is started because the specific condition is not satisfied. The specific effect performed in the "N+3 game" in FIG. 9A (A2) is also the effect performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state, similar to the specific effect in FIG. 9A (A1). It is an effect that makes it possible to grasp that it is controlled to the normal state by what has been done. In addition, the specific effect is whether the previous advantageous section (advantageous section that controlled the AT that continued until the N game) continues, or a new advantageous section (AT that continued until the N game It is also a production that can be specified whether it is a new advantageous section other than the advantageous section that was controlling. 9A (A2), the switching effect 2, which is the specific effect, is displayed in the substantially central area of the liquid crystal display 27 as "advantageous section", in the area above it, the word "open" is displayed, and below it. The character "start" is displayed in the area of . As a result, it is possible to indicate that a new advantageous section has started, and in the switching effect 2 as a specific effect, when the AT ends, the specific condition is not satisfied, and once the advantageous section ends, a new It is a specific effect that is executed when the advantageous section is started. In addition, since "N+1th game" to "N+3th game" in FIG. 9A (A2) are also special states, a special lottery such as freezing may be performed.

Further, the switching effect 2 as the specific effect is continuously displayed for at least a predetermined time in the "N+3 game" in which the switching effect 2 is executed. It should be noted that the predetermined period of time may be a period of time during which the player can fully grasp the content of the switching effect 2, and may be, for example, 3 seconds or 5 seconds. Further, the display is not limited to a predetermined time period, and may be continued over a predetermined period of time. The display may be terminated based on the operation of the stop switch operated at the time (hereinafter also referred to as the final stop operation). Alternatively, the special effect display is displayed until the final stop operation is pressed, the switching effect 1 is displayed at the timing when the final stop operation is pressed, and the start switch 19 for the next game "N+4th game" is operated. The display may be continued until Also, the display may be made over a period considering both the predetermined time and the predetermined period. For example, the predetermined time is set to "five seconds after the start switch is operated", and the predetermined period is " When "start switch operation to final stop operation" is set, the display of the switching effect 2 may be ended with the earlier or later one as a trigger. After the switching effect 1 is executed for a predetermined time or over a predetermined period, some effect may be executed, or the switching effect 2 is continued until the effect of the next game "N+4th game" is executed. may In addition, it is desirable that the predetermined time and the predetermined period during which the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 are continuously performed are common, but the predetermined time and the predetermined period of either one of the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 Either one of the effect 1 and the switching effect 2 may be longer or shorter than the predetermined time or the predetermined period. In addition, depending on whether it is the switching performance 1 or the switching performance 2, the timing for starting the display and the timing for ending the display may be different.

Then, from the game number "N+4th game", the normal effect display is performed to show that the game is in the normal state. In the normal effect display, two types of characters are displayed on the left and right, and "normal stage" is displayed in the substantially central area of the liquid crystal display 27, indicating that the effect display is the effect corresponding to the normal state. In the normal state after the "N+4th game", various effects of these characters are performed according to the progress of the game.

Thus, in FIG. 9A, specific effects (switching effect 1, switching effect 2) are performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state. In addition, when the advantageous section continues, depending on whether or not a specific condition, which is a condition for whether the advantageous section continues or ends when the AT ends, is determined to be "continued" out of the specific effects. A switching effect 1 is executed that enables the user to grasp that the player is there. On the other hand, when the advantageous section ends and a new advantageous section starts, a switching performance 2 is performed in which it is possible to grasp that "a new advantageous section will start" among the specific effects, and the advantageous section continues. By changing the aspect of the specific performance depending on whether the player continues or ends the advantageous section and shifts to a new advantageous section, the player can control the continuation or termination of the advantageous section to be controlled to the new advantageous section. can grasp. Further, "performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state" means to be performed in relation to the timing of control to the normal state, and in this embodiment, transition to the normal state (normal stage). It is done in the game just before playing. The timing at which the specific effect is executed is not limited to the game immediately before shifting to the normal state (normal stage), but may be the game to shift to the normal state (normal stage). In addition, in the case where the specific effect is performed in a game that transitions to the normal state (normal stage), the display is started based on the operation of the start switch 19, and after the specific effect is executed for a predetermined period, the normal state is performed. You may make it switch to the normal production|presentation display which carries out.

In addition, in FIG. 9A, even if the switching effect 1 is performed in (A1), even if the switching effect 2 is performed in (A2), the special A performance display is performed. In this way, by performing a common special effect display, it is not possible to immediately know whether the advantageous section is continuing or whether the advantageous section is over and the new advantageous section is controlled. It is possible to create a sense of expectation for the player regarding the continuation and end of the advantageous section. Also, when the special effect display is performed, a special lottery may be performed as described above, so that the player can grasp that the special lottery will be performed, and the willingness to participate can be improved. can.

Furthermore, in FIG. 9A (A2), the special effect display is performed in the normal section until the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied. A special effect display is performed for a period equivalent to the period during which the special effect display is performed in (A2). For example, if it is determined that any of all hands other than HZ (lost) will be won as the advantageous section transition condition, it is possible to transition to the advantageous section with a high probability in the normal section. The advantageous section transition condition is satisfied after about 4 games. Therefore, if the specific condition is not established when the AT ends (for example, FIG. 9A (A2)), the special effect display will continue for 1 to 4 games. Along with this, even when the specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends (for example, FIG. 9A (A1)), at least one game needs to have a special effect display.

Note that the execution period of the special effect display when the specific condition is satisfied (hereinafter also referred to as the execution period T1) is at least the minimum execution period of the special effect display execution period when the specific condition is not satisfied (hereinafter , also referred to as execution period Tm), and it is desirable that the execution period T1 is not shorter than the execution period Tm. Tm” relationship is required to hold. In addition, not limited to this, the execution period T1 is guaranteed to be equal to or longer than the average execution period of the execution period of the special effect display when the specific condition is not satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the execution period Ta). Therefore, the execution period T1 may not be shorter than the execution period Ta, and the relationship "execution time T1≧execution period Ta" may be established. Although the execution period Ta is the average value of the execution period of the special effect display when the specific condition is not satisfied, it is not limited to this, and is the middle of the execution period of the special effect display when the specific condition is not satisfied. It may be a value, or it may be the mode of the execution period of the special effect display when the specific condition is not satisfied.

In addition, the special effect display when the specific condition is not satisfied is executed until the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied (the execution period of the special effect display is variable). If the execution period T1 is uniformly determined as the execution period of the special effect display when it is established, the player will grasp the continuation or end of the advantageous section depending on the length of the execution period of the special effect display. There is also a possibility that the interest in the game in the special state will decrease. Therefore, in the execution period T1, a plurality of types of execution periods are determined, and by determining one of the execution periods by a predetermined lottery, the length of the execution period of the special effect display determines whether the advantageous section can be continued/continued. It is possible to prevent the end from being grasped. Even when such a predetermined lottery is performed, it is desirable that a period shorter than the minimum execution period Tm is not selected.

In addition, the execution period of the special state, which includes not only the execution period during which the special effect display is executed but also the period during which the switching effect is executed, is the same between when the specific condition is established and when it is not established. You may make it become. For example, when a specific condition is satisfied, the number of games in which the player stays in the special state may be selected by lottery taking into account the probability of establishment of the advantageous interval transition condition in the normal interval.

Alternatively, the following may be performed. For example, the number of staying games in a special state when a specific condition is satisfied (hereinafter also referred to as staying game number G1) is at least the number of special games when a specific condition is not satisfied. A period equal to or longer than the minimum number of games in the number of staying games in the state (hereinafter also referred to as the number of staying games Gm) is guaranteed, and the number of staying games G1 does not become shorter than the number of staying games Gm. It is desirable that the number of staying games G1≧the number of staying games Gm is satisfied. In addition, not limited to this, the number of staying games G1 is a period equal to or longer than the average number of staying games in the number of staying games in a special state when the specific condition is not satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the number of staying games Ga). is guaranteed, the number of staying games G1 may not be shorter than the number of staying games Ga, or the relationship of "number of staying games G1≧number of staying games Ga" may be established. The number of staying games Ga is the average value of the number of staying games in a special state when the specific condition is not satisfied, but it is not limited to this, and the number of staying games in a special state when the specific condition is not satisfied It may be the median value, or the mode value of the number of staying games in the special state when the specific condition is not satisfied.

In addition, the number of games in which the player stays in the special state when the specific condition is not met is executed (the number of games in which the player stays in the special state changes) until the condition for transitioning to the advantageous section is met. If the number of staying games G1 is uniformly determined as the number of staying games in the special state when the specific condition is satisfied, the length of the number of staying games in the special state determines whether the advantageous section continues or ends. There is also a possibility that the player will be grasped and the interest in the game in the special state will decrease. Therefore, in the number of staying games G1, a plurality of kinds of numbers of staying games are determined, and by making it possible to determine one of the number of staying games by a specific lottery, the length of the number of staying games in a special state is an advantageous section. It is possible to prevent the continuation and termination of the Even when such a specific lottery is performed, it is desirable that a period shorter than the above-mentioned minimum number of games Gm is not selected.

Next, FIG. 9B will be described. FIG. 9A shows that when the AT ends, the mode of the specific effect (switching effect 1, switching effect 2) is changed depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, while the specific condition is satisfied for the special effect display. An example of executing at least for a certain period of time has been described. On the other hand, FIG. 9B is a display example in which the special effect display is not performed when the specific condition is satisfied, and the special effect display is performed when the specific condition is not satisfied. It should be noted that descriptions of parts in FIG. 9B that are the same as those in FIG. 9A will be omitted.

In the number of games "Nth game", that is, depending on whether or not a specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends, the advantageous interval is taken over and the advantageous interval stayed is continued or the advantageous interval is continued. It is the same as in FIG. 9A in that it is determined whether the section ends and the transition to the normal section is made. to explain. The display example of FIG. 9B(B1) corresponds to AT end A in FIG. 8(b).

When the specific condition is established, the advantageous section being controlled at that time is continued, and the advantageous section is continued even after the "N+1th game". Then, in the "N+1 game", in FIG. 9A (A1), "INTERVAL" was displayed as a special effect, but in FIG. A switching performance 1 is performed. It should be noted that the "N+1th game" in FIG. 9B (B1) is a state in which the advantageous section continues because the specific condition has been established. As in the embodiment of FIG. 9A, the specific effect is a effect that is performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state, and it is an effect that can be understood that the control to the normal state is performed by performing the specific effect. be. In addition, the specific effect is whether the previous advantageous section (advantageous section that controlled the AT that continued until the N game) continues, or a new advantageous section (AT that continued until the N game It is also a production that can be specified whether it is a new advantageous section other than the advantageous section that was controlling. The switching effect 1, which is the specific effect in FIG. 9B (B1), is similar to the switching effect 1 in FIG. 9A (A1), so the description is omitted. The switching effect 1 is a specific effect that is executed when a specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends and the advantageous section continues. In addition, since the "N+1 game" is also a special state, an AT pullback lottery or a special lottery that can give special benefits such as freezing may be performed.

Further, as in FIG. 9A (A1), the switching effect 1 as the specific effect in FIG. will be Note that the predetermined time and the predetermined period during which the display is continuously performed are the same as those in FIG. 9A (A1).

Then, from the game number "N+2th game", the normal effect display is performed to show that the game is in the normal state. In the normal effect display, two types of characters are displayed on the left and right, and "normal stage" is displayed in the substantially central area of the liquid crystal display 27, indicating that the effect display is the effect corresponding to the normal state. In the normal state after the "N+2th game", various effects of these characters are performed according to the progress of the game.

Next, the case where the specific condition is not satisfied when the AT ends will be described along with the display example shown on the right side (B2) of FIG. 9B. When the specific condition is not established in the number of games "Nth game", a display example as shown in FIG. 9B (B2) is obtained. The display example of FIG. 9B(B2) corresponds to AT end B in FIG. 8(b).

When the specific condition is not established, the "N+1th game", which is the next game after the "Nth game", becomes a normal section. This is because when the specific condition is not established, the AT is terminated and the advantageous section is also terminated, so that the "Nth game" becomes the end game of the advantageous section, and the "N+1th game" becomes the normal section. . Also, "INTERVAL" indicating a special state is displayed as a special effect. In FIG. 9B (B1), the special effect display is not performed, but in FIG. 9B (B2), the special effect display is performed, so that the end of the advantageous section can be grasped immediately. As in FIG. 9A (A2), the special effect display is performed until the advantageous interval transition condition is established, but in FIG. N+2th game" performs a specific effect.

Then, in the "N+2th game", a switching effect 2 as a specific effect is performed. It should be noted that the "N+2th game" in FIG. 9B (B2) is a state in which the advantageous interval is once terminated and a new advantageous interval is started because the specific condition is not satisfied. The specific effect performed in the "N+2th game" in FIG. 9B (B2) is also an effect performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state, similar to the specific effect in FIG. 9B (B1). It is an effect that makes it possible to grasp that it is controlled to the normal state by what has been done. In addition, the specific effect is whether the previous advantageous section (advantageous section that controlled the AT that continued until the N game) continues, or a new advantageous section (AT that continued until the N game It is also a production that can be specified whether it is a new advantageous section other than the advantageous section that was controlling. Then, switching effect 2, which is a specific effect in FIG. 9B (B2), can indicate that a new advantageous section has started as in FIG. 9A (A2). This is a specific effect that is executed when a new advantageous section is started after the advantageous section is once terminated because the specific condition is not satisfied when the game ends. Since "N+1 game" to "N+2 game" in FIG. 9B (B2) are also special states, a special lottery such as freezing may be performed.

Then, from the game number "N+3th game", the normal effect display is performed to show that the game is in the normal state. In the normal effect display, two types of characters are displayed on the left and right, and "normal stage" is displayed in the substantially central area of the liquid crystal display 27, indicating that the effect display is the effect corresponding to the normal state. In the normal state after the "N+3th game", various effects of these characters are performed according to the progress of the game.

As described above, FIG. 9B is a display example in which no special effect display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied, and a special effect display is performed when the specific condition is not satisfied. In addition, it is possible to grasp the continuation and end of the advantageous section by the presence or absence of the special effect display.

Also in FIG. 9B, the execution period of the special state may be the same between when the specific condition is established and when it is not established. For example, when a specific condition is satisfied, the number of games in which the player stays in the special state may be selected by lottery taking into account the probability of establishment of the advantageous interval transition condition in the normal interval.

Alternatively, the following may be performed. For example, the number of staying games in a special state when a specific condition is satisfied (hereinafter also referred to as the staying game number G1) is at least the number of special games when a specific condition is not satisfied. A period equal to or longer than the minimum number of games in the number of staying games in the state (hereinafter also referred to as the number of staying games Gm) is guaranteed, and the number of staying games G1 does not become shorter than the number of staying games Gm. It is desirable that the number of staying games G1≧the number of staying games Gm is satisfied. In addition, not limited to this, the number of staying games G1 is a period equal to or longer than the average number of staying games in the number of staying games in a special state when the specific condition is not satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the number of staying games Ga). is guaranteed, the number of staying games G1 may not be shorter than the number of staying games Ga, or the relationship of "number of staying games G1≧number of staying games Ga" may be established. The number of staying games Gm is the average value of the number of staying games in a special state when the specific condition is not satisfied, but it is not limited to this, and the number of staying games in a special state when the specific condition is not satisfied. It may be the median value, or the mode value of the number of staying games in the special state when the specific condition is not satisfied.

In addition, the number of games in which the player stays in the special state when the specific condition is not met is executed (the number of games in which the player stays in the special state changes) until the condition for transitioning to the advantageous section is met. If the number of staying games G1 is uniformly determined as the number of staying games in the special state when the specific condition is satisfied, the length of the number of staying games in the special state determines whether the advantageous section continues or ends. There is also a possibility that the player will be grasped and the interest in the game in the special state will decrease. Therefore, in the number of staying games G1, a plurality of kinds of numbers of staying games are determined, and by making it possible to determine one of the number of staying games by a specific lottery, the length of the number of staying games in a special state is an advantageous section. It is possible to prevent the continuation and termination of the Even when such a specific lottery is performed, it is desirable that a period shorter than the above-mentioned minimum number of games Gm is not selected.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the difference between the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 in the specific performance will be described. 11A shows a switching effect 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and FIG. 11B similarly shows a switching effect 2 displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. FIG.

Both the switching effect 1 shown in FIG. 11A and the switching effect 2 shown in FIG. The common portion X is the area surrounded by the dashed-dotted line, and is the area indicated by white characters in a black belt as "advantageous section". And this common portion X is a portion common to the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 . Further, the common portion Y is a background area in the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2, and the common portion Y is also a portion common to the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2. In addition, in the numbering in the figure, the common part Y indicates the area below the common part X, but since the common part Y is the background part of the switching effect 1 and the switching effect 2, it is naturally more than the common part X The region above also corresponds to the common portion Y.

A predetermined portion Z surrounded by dotted lines in FIGS. In the switching effect 1 shown in FIG. 11(A), the predetermined part Z is "continued" and "continued", whereas in the switching effect 2 shown in FIG. ” and “start”, both of which are different in aspect.

Thus, the switching effect 1 of FIG. 11A and the switching effect 2 of FIG. is provided. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 11, an example as shown in FIG. 12 may be used.

Furthermore, FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of common areas and different areas of the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2. In FIG. 12(A1) and 12(A2) show the switching effect 1 and the switching effect 2, respectively, and are similar to FIG. . 11 is the same as that of FIG. 11 in that it has predetermined portions as different areas, which are "continuation" and "continuation", and "open" and "start". Modes are different between the switching performance 1 in FIG. 12 (A1) and the switching performance 2 in FIG. 12 (A2). Specifically, the area of the one-dotted dashed line portion in FIG. 12 (A1) switching effect 1 is indicated by black characters in a white band as “advantageous section”, whereas FIG. 12 (A2) switching effect 2 is indicated by white characters on a black belt as "advantageous section". As shown in FIGS. 12(A1) and 12(A2), in addition to "continuation" and "continuation" and "opening" and "starting", the entire area of the dashed line part is different between the two. aspect may be different.

12(B1) and 12(B2) are also diagrams showing other examples of common areas and different areas of the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2. FIG. 12(B1) and 12(B2), a common part (same or similar background) is provided as a background; 12 (B1) and FIG. 12 (B2) are the same as before, but in FIGS. there is Specifically, while the black band portion within the dashed-dotted line is a common portion, the character color of the “advantageous section” within the dashed-dotted line is different between FIG. 12(B1) and FIG. 12(B2). 12(B1) are in red characters, whereas the "advantageous interval" in FIG. 12(B2) is in white characters. As shown in FIGS. 12(B1) and 12(B2), within the dashed-dotted line portion, a portion having a common aspect and a portion having a different aspect may be provided. 12 (A1), (A2), (B1), and (B2), the background is a common part, but of course, the background may also be different between the switching effect 1 and the switching effect 2. FIG.

Thus, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the switching effect 1 and the switching effect 2 as the specific effects include a common portion having a common mode and a predetermined portion having a different mode. It is possible to easily distinguish between the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 from the difference in mode.

So far, the partial differences in the specific effects (switching effect 1, switching effect 2), which are effects performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state, have been explained, but the specific effects are not limited to this. The switching effect 1 and the switching effect 2 may have different aspects as a whole, and specifically may be as shown in FIGS. 13(A) and 13(B). Specifically, FIG. 13(A) is a switching effect 1, in which "advantageous section" is indicated by white characters in a black band substantially in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 against a predetermined background. By showing the characters “tsugi” and “tsugi” so as to be separated from each other, it can be understood that it is a specific effect (switching effect 1) indicating that the advantageous section is continued. On the other hand, in FIG. 13B, "START" and letters (logo) are shown at approximately the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and further, at the upper end side and the lower end side of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, A black belt is applied, and it is like a so-called cinemascope, and by showing the characters "START", it can be said that it is a specific effect (switching effect 2) that indicates that a new advantageous section has started. I understand. In this way, the specific effect, which is the effect performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state, is shown in FIG. The display area of the liquid crystal display 27 may be completely different as in the switching effect 1 of FIG. 13(B) or the switching effect 2 of FIG.

Furthermore, it is an effect indicating a special state, and the mode of the special effect display that is performed before the specific effect may also be different, as shown in FIG. 13(C) and FIG. 13(D). good. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13(C), the special state is indicated by white characters in a black band substantially in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 against a predetermined background. It can be seen that it is a special effect display indicating that it is inside. Moreover, since the word "INTREVAL" also means "interval", it can indicate that it is an interim state from the advantageous state AT to the normal state. Also, in FIG. 13(C), the character color of "INTREVAL" is changed, the black band is changed to a different color, or the background is changed to a different background than the predetermined background, so that the advantageous section continues. The mode may be different between the case of starting a new advantageous section and the case of starting a new advantageous section.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13(D), the special effect display may be completely different from that in FIG. 13(C). In the area on the lower left side of , "Now Loading..." is displayed in black letters, and a progress bar is displayed below it to indicate the progress status. It can be shown that it is an interim state until a specific effect is started. As described above, the mode of the special effect display performed before the specific effect, which is the effect indicating the special state, may also be different. Also, in FIG. 13(D), it is advantageous to change the character color of "Now Loading...", the display mode of the progress bar, or the background different from the predetermined background. The mode may be different between when the section continues and when a new advantageous section starts. 13(C) and 13(D) may be used depending on whether the advantageous section is continued or when a new advantageous section is started. 14A to 14C are used for explanation.

14A to 14C, like FIGS. 9A and 9B, are diagrams for explaining display examples of the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of AT. In addition, description is abbreviate|omitted about the part which has the same form as FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B.

FIG. 14A is the same as FIG. 9A up to the number of games "N+2th game", and even if the specific condition is satisfied when the AT of the number of games "Nth game" is completed, it is not satisfied. Even in this case, the effect mode is the same up to the number of games “N+2 games”, and when the specific conditions are not satisfied, the special effect display is performed in the number of games “N+1 games” to “N+2 games”. The same is true for the Also, even if the specific condition is not satisfied, it is assumed that the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied at the number of games "N+2 games" as in FIG. 9A. Then, the mode of presentation differs depending on whether or not the specific condition is established from the game number "N+2th game".

When the specific condition is established when the AT of the number of games "Nth game" is completed, the display example of FIG. A switching effect 1 is performed as a specific effect which is a related effect, and a normal effect display corresponding to the normal state is performed in the game number "N+4th game" which is the next game.

On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied when the AT of the number of games "Nth game" is completed, the display example of FIG. A switching performance 2 is performed as a specific performance which is a performance performed in relation to the timing. The switching effect 2 in FIG. 14A (A2) is completely different from the switching effect 1 in FIG. By showing, it can be understood that it is a specific effect (switching effect 2) indicating that a new advantageous section has started. Then, in the game number "N+4th game" which is the next game, the normal effect display corresponding to the normal state is performed. In this way, as shown in FIG. 14A, the special effect display until the specific effect is performed is the same whether the specific condition is satisfied or not satisfied. When the specific performance is performed, the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 as the specific performance may be completely different. In FIG. 14A, the special effect display until the specific effect is performed is common to the case where the specific condition is established and the case where the specific condition is not established. In this case, the switching performance 1 may be performed in the game number "N+1 game" without the special performance display, and the switching performance 2 may be performed after the special performance display when the specific condition is not satisfied.

Thus, in FIG. 14A, the special effect display is in a common mode, and the specific effects (switching effect 1, switching effect 2) are display examples in which the modes are completely different depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied or not. However, in FIG. 14B, which will be described next, the mode of the special effect display is changed depending on whether or not the specific condition is established, and the specific condition is set for the specific effects (switching effect 1, switching effect 2). A display example in which the mode is partially different depending on whether it is established or not will be described.

FIG. 14B shows a display example of FIG. , a special effect display 1 in the special effect display indicating the special state is performed. The special effect display 1 shows that the AT is in a special state by showing "INTREVAL" in white characters in a black band substantially in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 against a predetermined background. This is a special effect display when a specific condition is satisfied when the game ends. By displaying the special effect display 1, the player can grasp that the specific condition is established and the advantageous section is continued. After that, the switching effect 1 as the specific effect is performed in the game number "N+3 game", and the normal effect display corresponding to the normal state is performed in the game number "N+4 game" and later.

On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied when the AT of the number of games "Nth game" is completed, the display example of FIG. A special effect display 2 in a special effect display indicating a special state is performed. The special effect display 2 shows "Now Loading..." in black characters in the lower left area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 against a specific background different from the predetermined background, and a progress message is displayed below it. A progress bar indicating the situation is displayed, and a special effect is displayed when the specific condition is not satisfied when the AT ends. By displaying the special effect display 2, the player can grasp that the specific condition is not established and the pattern is for starting a new advantageous section, and the special effect display 2 is displayed. When there is, it can be grasped that it is a normal section. Then, in the number of games "N+2 games", the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied, and in the subsequent game number "N+3 games", the switching effect 2 as a specific effect is performed, and the number of games is controlled to a new advantageous interval. After the "N+4th game", the normal effect display corresponding to the normal state is performed. In this way, as shown in FIG. 14B, the special effect display until the specific effect is performed is in a different mode depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied or not, and the timing of transition to the normal state is changed. When the specific effect which is the effect performed in relation to is performed, the switching effect 1 and the switching effect 2 as the specific effect may partially differ. In addition, in FIG. 14B, the specific effect (switching effect 1, switching effect 2) is partially different between when the specific condition is established and when the specific condition is not established. The switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 as the specific performance may be completely different depending on whether is established or not established.

Next, FIG. 14C will be described. In FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B described above, the example of the display through the special effect display is given, but in FIG. First, when the AT ends, the specific condition is not satisfied and the advantageous section ends and a new advantageous section is controlled, this is a display example via a special effect display. In addition, the specific effects (switching effect 1, switching effect 2), which are effects performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state, are completely different depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied or not. It is also an example.

In FIG. 14C, when the specific condition is established when the AT of the number of games "Nth game" is completed, the display example of FIG. A switching effect 1 is performed as a specific effect that is a effect that is performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state. Then, after the game number "N+2th game", the normal effect display corresponding to the normal state is performed.

On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied when the AT of the number of games "Nth game" is completed, the display example of FIG. A special effect display is performed in the special effect display indicating . Then, in the "N+1 game", the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied, and in the next game, the game number "N+2 game", the switching effect is a specific effect that is performed in relation to the timing of transition to the normal state. 2 is performed. The switching effect 2 at this time is of a mode that is completely different from the switching effect 1 in FIG. 14C (C1). Then, after the game number "N+3th game", the normal effect display corresponding to the normal state is performed. In this way, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the specific condition is satisfied when the AT ends and the advantageous section continues, the switching effect 1 is performed as the specific effect without going through the special effect display. When the AT ends and the specific condition is not established and the advantageous section ends and is controlled to a new advantageous section, a switching performance 2 completely different from the switching performance 1 is performed as a specific performance display via a special performance display. You may do so.

As an embodiment of the above-described special effect display and specific effect (switching effect 1, switching effect 2), a combination as shown in FIG. 15 is conceivable. The 'pass/non-pass' column of the 'special effect display' in FIG. 15 indicates whether or not the special effect display is passed. In addition, the "common" column of "special effect display" indicates whether the special effect display is a common mode regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied or not. ” indicates that it is a common aspect, and “-” indicates that it is not a common aspect. In addition, the columns "special effect display 1" and "special effect display 2" of "special effect display" indicate whether or not each is executed. ” indicates that it is not executed. It should be noted that "special effect display" instead of "o" or "-" may be either special effect display 1 or special effect display 2, and indicates that a predetermined special effect display is executed. In addition, the column of "switching effects 1 and 2 (partial difference)" of "specific effects" indicates that the switching effects 1 and 2 are partially different, and "switching effects 1 and 2 (whole Difference)” column indicates that the switching performance 1 and the switching performance 2 are wholly different.

In Example 1 of FIG. 15, the special effect display is carried out in a common mode whether or not the specific condition is satisfied via the special effect display, and the specific effect is partially different. This is an example in which switching performance 1 and switching performance 2 are performed.

In Example 2 of FIG. 15, the special effect display is carried out in a common mode whether or not the specific condition is satisfied via the special effect display, and the specific effect is entirely different. This is an example in which switching performance 1 and switching performance 2 are performed.

In Example 3 of FIG. 15, a specific effect display 1 is performed when a specific condition is met via a special effect display, and a special effect display 2 is performed when the specific condition is not met. This is an example in which a switching performance 1 and a switching performance 2 which are partially different modes are performed as the performance. It should be noted that the special effect display 1 and the special effect display 2 may partially differ in aspect, or may differ in aspect as a whole.

In Example 4 of FIG. 15, a specific effect display 1 is performed when a specific condition is met via a special effect display, and a special effect display 2 is performed when the specific condition is not met. This is an example in which a switching performance 1 and a switching performance 2 which are entirely different modes are performed as the performance. It should be noted that the special effect display 1 and the special effect display 2 may partially differ in aspect, or may differ in aspect as a whole.

In Example 5 of FIG. 15, if the specific condition is satisfied, the special effect display is not performed, and if the specific condition is not satisfied, the special effect display is performed. This is an example in which a display is performed, and a switching performance 1 and a switching performance 2 that are partially different modes are performed as the specific performance.

In Example 6 of FIG. 15, if the specific condition is satisfied, the special effect display is not performed, and if the specific condition is not satisfied, the special effect display is performed. This is an example in which switching effects 1 and 2, which are entirely different modes, are performed as specific effects.

In Example 7 of FIG. 15, when the specific condition is satisfied, the special effect display is performed, and when the specific condition is not satisfied, the special effect display is not performed. This is an example in which a display is performed, and a switching performance 1 and a switching performance 2 that are partially different modes are performed as the specific performance.

In example 8 of FIG. 15, when the specific condition is satisfied, the special effect display is performed, and when the specific condition is not satisfied, the special effect display is not performed. This is an example in which switching effects 1 and 2, which are entirely different modes, are performed as specific effects.

In this way, the embodiment shown in FIG. 15 is conceivable for establishment/non-establishment of a specific condition, special effect display, and specific effect.

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In the embodiment of FIG. 9B and FIG. 14C described above, a special effect display is performed when the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the "N+1 game" when the specific condition is not satisfied, but not limited to this , When the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied in the "N+1th game" when the specific condition is not satisfied, a specific effect (for example, switching effect 2) is performed without performing the special effect display, and the next game "N+2 game The normal effect display may be performed from the "eyes". As a result, it is possible to grasp whether the advantageous section continues or whether a new advantageous section is started in the gaming machine immediately after the AT ends.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is performed in the next game in which the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied, but the specific effect is not limited to this, and may be performed in the game in which the advantageous interval transition condition is satisfied. good. In this case, the specific performance may be performed at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the special performance display is performed from the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, and the specific performance is performed at the timing when the final stop operation is performed. You may do so. Then, the normal effect display may be performed from the next game in which the advantageous section transition condition is satisfied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display example after the AT is finished has been described. In other words, the example of the display when the game is progressed under the condition that the game can be continued after the AT simply ends without going through the power cutoff has been explained, but the display example is not limited to this, but the case where the power cutoff or the setting change is performed. If you do, you can do the following:

For example, as a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 after the setting change, the advantageous section is initialized and the normal section is displayed after the setting change, so a special effect display (INTERVAL) is displayed. Further, as an example of the display on the liquid crystal display 27 after the power is restored without changing the settings, the normal effect display is displayed. However, after the power is restored during the special effect display (INTERVAL), the special effect display (INTERVAL) may be displayed again regardless of whether it is an advantageous section or not. ), the normal effect display is displayed after the power failure is restored in the advantageous section, while the special effect display (INTERVAL) is displayed again after the power failure in the normal section, the special effect display ( INTERVAL) may be displayed. On the other hand, after the power is restored, the special effect display (INTERVAL) is uniformly displayed irrespective of whether or not the setting has been changed, thereby making it difficult to identify whether or not the setting has been changed. good too.

Furthermore, as an example of the display on the liquid crystal display 27 after the power is restored, the display on the liquid crystal display 27 may be changed according to whether or not the power has been cut off over a period of days. Here, the interday power outage refers to the power on after the day after the power outage. Then, in the case of a power outage that spans a day, the normal effect display may be displayed after the power outage is restored, and in the case of a power outage that is not a power outage that spans a day, after the power outage is restored, the display at the time of restoration from the power outage may be displayed. .

<Technical Matters and Effects of the Slot Machine 1>

(1-1) In a conventional gaming machine, an end condition is provided in a state (increase interval) that is advantageous to the player, such as a notification interval in which an AT game is performed or a bonus game, and when the termination condition is satisfied, a notification interval End the increasing section even in the middle of Furthermore, when the end condition of the increase section is satisfied, various data are initialized before the start of the increase section. Among the various data, there are points related to the AT given in the notification section and parameters of the degree of advantage, etc., and by continuing the notification section, it is possible to prevent the AT from giving out too many balls. . However, in such a game machine, while the gambling spirit can be suppressed by reducing the continuity of the notification interval, there is no room for improvement as there is no devising for the effect at the end of the increase interval such as the notification interval. was there.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, it is intended to provide a game machine with a devised effect when an increase interval such as a notification interval ends. Section control means (main CUP 61, game control means ), and state control means ( Main CUP 61, game control means) and effect execution means (liquid crystal display 27) for executing effects according to the progress of the game, and the state control means controls to the normal state when the advantageous state ends. The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (switching effect 1, switching effect 2) in relation to the timing when the advantageous state ends and the normal state is controlled, and the advantageous state is completed and the control is performed to the normal state, the predetermined termination condition is satisfied with the termination of the advantageous state, the advantageous section is also terminated, and the predetermined start condition is reached via the non-advantageous section. A first pattern (a display example of A2 in FIG. A) that executes the specific effect at the timing of being controlled to the normal state in a new advantageous section started based on the establishment of, and with the end of the advantageous state A second pattern (table A1 in FIG. example), wherein the effect executing means executes the mode of the specific effect executed in the first pattern and the mode of the specific effect executed in the second pattern in different modes. The specific effect executed in the first pattern includes content suggesting the start of a new advantageous section, and the specific effect executed in the second pattern includes: It includes content suggesting that the advantageous section continues.

As a result, when the advantageous state ends, there are times when the advantageous section in which the player is staying at that time is also terminated and control is performed to a new advantageous section, and there are times when the advantageous section in which the player is staying at that time continues. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in continuing the game rather than uniformly ending the advantageous section when the advantageous state ends. Further, when the advantageous state ends, control is performed to the normal state, and a specific effect can be executed in relation to the timing of control to the normal state. When the advantageous state ends, the advantageous section is also ended and then controlled to the normal state, the specific performance is also executed, and when the advantageous state ends, the advantageous section continues and then controlled to the normal state. Although the specific effect is executed also in the case where the game is played, the mode of the specific effect is made different depending on which case it is. As a result, it is possible to clearly notify whether the advantageous section has ended or continued, and when the player can grasp that the advantageous section has ended, the player can continue the game in a new advantageous section and the advantageous section continues. If it can be grasped that it has been done, it can be easily determined that the game can be continued in the continuing advantageous section.

(1-2) In relation to (1-1) above, the effect execution means is a liquid crystal display having a predetermined display area, the specific effect is executed in the predetermined display area, The mode of the specific effect executed in the first pattern and the mode of the specific effect executed in the second pattern differ in the mode of the predetermined part in the specific effect.

As a result, since the predetermined part in the specific effect differs between the first pattern and the second pattern, it is possible to notify in an easy-to-understand manner whether the pattern is the first pattern or the second pattern.

(1-3) In relation to (1-1) above, whether the specific effect is executed in the first pattern or the second pattern, at least It is executed continuously for a predetermined period.

As a result, the specific performance is continuously executed for the predetermined period regardless of the first pattern or the second pattern, so that the player can secure a period during which the player can confirm the specific performance. A player can be notified of a specific performance more reliably than a specific performance in which a predetermined period is not secured.

(1-4) In relation to (1-1) above, if a specific condition is satisfied in the advantageous section, the section control means allows the advantageous section to continue even after the advantageous state ends.

As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not to continue the advantageous section based on the specific condition in the advantageous section, and it is possible to diversify the game characteristics of the advantageous section as compared with the case where the specific condition is not provided.

(1-5) In relation to (1-1) above, it is possible to execute a special effect display from the end of the advantageous state until the specific effect is performed.

As a result, the player can clearly understand that the advantageous state has ended by performing the special effect display after the advantageous state ends and before the specific effect is executed. In addition, in a state that may be an advantageous section or a normal section (that is, in a state where it is not possible to specify whether it is an advantageous section or a normal section), an advantageous state such as a special effect display is usually By performing a display different from the state, it is possible to attract the player's interest during the period from the end of the AT to the transition to the normal state.

(Another example of setting suggestion effect)
An example of the setting suggestion effect has been described with reference to FIG. However, the mode of the setting suggestion effect is not limited to this, and other modes may be used in place of or in addition to the above-described setting suggestion effect. Another example of setting suggestion effect will be described.

As the types of setting suggesting effects, types of setting suggesting characters having greatly different shapes and patterns, as shown in A to E in FIG. The setting suggestion images SG displayed in . The display of the same system means that most of the suggestive images SG are similar or common, and the shape or pattern of a part is different to create a difference in type. A detailed description will be given below.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of the suggestive image SG in the setting suggestive effect. (a) to (e) show mode examples of each suggestive image SG. The suggestive image SG is an image that imitates a trophy with a character placed on a pedestal. It is common in (e). On the other hand, the characters have different colors. For example, (a) is copper, (b) is silver, (c) is gold, (d) is a dot pattern, and (e) is a rainbow.

Here, it is desirable that the size of the character is larger than the size of the pedestal (at least one of area, height, and width). That is, in terms of area, for example, half or more of the area of the suggestive images SG may be the individual color of each suggestive image SG, and less than half may be the common color. In addition, while most of the appearance and shape of the characters are the same in (a) to (e), the patterns of the eyes of the characters are the same in (a) to (c), (d) and (e). different (non-common portion HK shown in FIG. 16). That is, it is preferable that most (at least half or more) of the areas of the suggestive images SG have a common shape, and a part (at least less than half) has a different shape. As a result, the suggestive images SG share most of the shape and some of the colors in common, thereby creating a sense of unity. , the player can instantly recognize that the display is related to setting suggestions. On the other hand, most of the colors in each suggestive image SG are individual colors, so that the player can instantly recognize which kind of suggestive image SG it is.

In this way, most of the shapes are common and some are individual, while most of the colors are individual and some are common. It is possible to prevent the impression of one of the parts from becoming too strong. As a result, the player can certainly and early recognize that the setting suggesting effect is being performed when the suggesting image SG appears and the type of the setting suggesting effect.

In addition, it is desirable that the number of suggestive images SG suggesting a higher setting is smaller than the number of images suggesting a lower setting for the non-common portion. As a result, the shape of the suggestive image SG closer to the high setting can be made rare, and when the suggestive image SG appears, in addition to the pleasure of suggesting that the suggestive image SG is high, the user can only see the suggestive image SG. It can also give you the joy of being able to see the non-common parts that can't be done.

Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the suggestive image SG may be displayed in a relatively narrow area of the result screen. As a result, it is possible to display the game results such as the number of wins and other effects (characters and background) without interfering with each other, and even if the setting suggestion effect is not performed, it will not be displayed. The non-rendering area does not become too large, and there is no sense of incongruity in the overall rendering balance. In this example, a display example different from the result screen described as an example in FIGS. 9A to 14B has been described, but not limited to this, the suggestive image SG is displayed on the result screen described in FIGS. 9A to 14B. You may make it display.

In this example, the execution rate of the setting suggesting effect and/or the selection rate of the type of setting suggesting effect to be executed differ depending on the cumulative number of setting changes. 18 to 20, the control of setting suggestion effect based on the cumulative number of setting changes will be described.

The main CPU 61 stores in the RAM 65 the setting value set in the setting change process and the cumulative number of setting changes, which is the cumulative number of times the setting has been changed. Triggered by the turning off operation of the setting change key after the setting change in the setting change process, a determination process is performed as to whether or not the stored number of setting change accumulative times is "51" or more. As a result of the determination, if it is determined to be less than "51", the setting change cumulative number is updated. On the other hand, if it is determined to be "51" or more, the setting change cumulative number is not updated. In the process of updating the cumulative number of setting changes, a new cumulative number of setting changes obtained by adding 1 to the stored cumulative number of setting changes is stored each time a setting change is made. When the updating process of the setting change cumulative number is completed, the setting value newly set by the setting change and the setting change cumulative number newly updated by the setting change cumulative number updating process are output to the sub CPU 71 . The sub CPU 71 stores in the RAM 75 the set value information and the cumulative number of setting changes output from the main CPU 61 . It should be noted that the process of determining the cumulative number of setting changes, the process of updating the cumulative number of setting changes, the output of the setting value information and the cumulative number of setting changes, and the process of storing the output setting value information and the cumulative number of setting changes are performed by the setting change key. The trigger is not limited to the turning off operation, and may be triggered by the reset switch 52, the start switch 19, or when the front door 5 is closed during the setting change process.

The cumulative number of setting changes is stored in a specific area of the RAM 65 that is not initialized even when the setting is changed except for a specific error (for example, backup failure of the RAM 65). As a result, the cumulative number of setting changes can be continuously stored.

When the result screen is displayed, the sub CPU 71 refers to the stored setting value information and the cumulative number of setting changes, and determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect and, if it is to be executed, the type of setting suggestion by lottery. hold a lottery. The setting suggestion lottery is performed by selecting a lottery table from a plurality of setting suggestion lottery tables (tables A to C) shown in FIG.

In the setting suggestion lottery process, the sub CPU 71 refers to the stored setting change cumulative number, and the setting change cumulative number is less than "30", "30 to 50", or "51" or more. determine whether If it is less than "30", table A is selected as the type of setting suggestion lottery table used for the setting suggestion lottery. If it is "30 to 50", the table B is selected as the type of setting suggestion lottery table used for the setting suggestion lottery. If the value is "51" or more, the table C is selected as the type of the setting suggestion lottery table used for the setting suggestion lottery. Then, a setting suggestion lottery is performed based on the stored setting value information and the selected setting suggestion lottery table. Then, based on the result of the setting suggestion lottery, the liquid crystal display 27 connected to the sub-control board 73 is used to perform effect control processing.

The lottery tables A to C used for the setting suggestion lottery based on the cumulative number of setting changes will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, as a type of setting suggestion effect, a setting 2 or more suggestion effect that appears when the setting is 2 or more suggests that the setting value is 2 or more is rich, and a setting 3 or more. Appearing in a certain case suggests that the setting value is 3 or more is rich. A setting of 4 or higher suggesting effect that suggests that the setting is 5 or more. It has a setting 6 suggesting effect that suggests that the setting value of 6 is strong by appearing when .

The setting 2 or higher suggesting effect is an effect in which the bronze trophy (FIG. 16(a)) of the suggestive image SG described in FIG. 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as a setting suggesting effect. The setting 3 or higher suggestion effect is an effect in which the silver trophy (FIG. 16(b)) of the suggestion image SG explained in FIG. 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as a setting suggestion effect. The setting 4 or higher suggesting effect is an effect in which the gold trophy (FIG. 16(c)) of the suggestive image SG described in FIG. 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as a setting suggesting effect. The setting 5 or higher suggestion effect is an effect in which the dot pattern trophy (FIG. 16(d)) of the suggestion image SG described in FIG. 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as a setting suggestion effect. The setting 6 suggestion effect is an effect in which the rainbow trophy (FIG. 16(e)) of the suggestion image SG described in FIG. 16 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as a setting suggestion effect.

In this example, depending on which setting suggestion lottery table is selected in the setting suggestion lottery, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection rate of the type of setting suggestion effect when the setting suggestion effect is executed are different. . Table A shown in FIG. 18(a) is a table that is selected when the cumulative number of setting changes is less than "30", and table B shown in FIG. Table C shown in (c) is a table selected when the cumulative number of setting changes is "51" or more. It is stipulated that the setting suggesting effect is more advantageous to the player when the table A is selected than when the table B is selected. Here, the object of being advantageous to the player refers to the probability that the setting suggesting effect is performed and the selection rate of which setting suggesting effect is determined by lottery when the setting suggesting effect is performed. Table A is the table most advantageous to the player among tables A to C. The table B is the next most advantageous table to the player after the table A, and the table C is the least advantageous table to the player. The selection rates shown in Tables A to C will be compared and explained.

In setting 6 in tables A to C, the selection rate of "none" is "50" in table A, "55" in table B, and "65" in table C. It decreases in the order of B and C. In other words, it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is more likely to be performed as the setting change cumulative number is smaller, and the setting suggestion effect is less likely to be performed as the setting change cumulative number is larger. The execution of the setting suggesting effect gives the player an opportunity to guess the set value, and the more opportunities there are, the more advantageous the player is. In addition, the selection probabilities of setting 4 or more suggestive effects, setting 5 or more suggestive effects, and setting 6 suggestive effects decrease in the order of A, B, and C. It is determined that the lower the cumulative number of setting changes, the higher the ratio of the setting suggesting effect indicating the high setting, and the higher the setting change cumulative number, the lower the ratio of the setting suggesting effect indicating the high setting. It is If the appearance frequency of the setting suggestion effect indicating the high setting is high, the player will be motivated to continue playing the game, and it will be easier for the player to guess that the setting is high, which is advantageous for the player. Also, regarding setting 5 or higher suggesting effect and setting 6 suggesting effect, the change rate from table A to table B and the change rate from table B to table C are determined to be different. This is because when the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the type selection rate change based on the cumulative number of setting changes, if the change rate has the same variation width, the player feels a uniform change. Since there is a risk, it is desirable to make the rate of change different.

In setting 5 in tables A to C, the selection rate of setting 5 or more suggestive effects decreases in the order of A, B, and C, setting 2 or more suggestive effects, setting 3 or more suggestive effects, setting 4 or more suggestive effects. It increases in the order of A, B, and C. In other words, the selection rate of the setting suggestion effect indicating that the value is equal to or higher than the set value that is actually set is set to be high in a period in which the cumulative number of setting changes is small. Rather than suggesting the possibility of a set value lower than the actual set value, suggesting that the set value is greater than or equal to the actual set value motivates the player to continue playing, which is advantageous for the player. It can be said.

In setting 4 in tables A to C, the selection rate of suggestive effects for setting 4 or higher decreases in the order of A, B, and C, and the selection rate for suggestive effects of setting 2 or higher increases in order of A, B, and C. . On the other hand, the selection rate of the setting 3 or more suggestion effect is determined so as not to change in Tables A to C. The lottery value of "none" is determined so as not to change in the tables A to C. Even if the execution probability of the setting suggesting performance does not change, at least the selection rate of the setting suggesting performance suggesting the high setting is increased during the period in which the cumulative number of setting changes is small, which is advantageous for the player. In addition, the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect is the same regardless of the cumulative number of setting changes. Therefore, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player when the accumulated number of setting changes is small in the sense that the set value can be suggested more accurately.

In FIG. 18, for convenience of explanation, the tendency of appearance rate and selection rate of the setting suggesting effects that are different for each set value is used, but the set values may be set so as to form the same trend. For example, the tendency of the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection rate of the type explained in the setting 6 may be set so that other set values have the same tendency.

FIG. 19 is another example of the setting suggestion lottery table. For convenience of explanation, only the case of setting 6 will be explained. In the tables A to C in this modification, the selection rate of setting 3 or higher suggestive effect, setting 4 or higher suggestive effect, setting 5 or higher suggestive effect, and setting 6 suggestive effect decreases in the order of A, B, and C, setting 2 or higher. The selection rate of the suggestive effect and the non-execution of the set suggestive effect (“none”) are increasing in the order of A, B, and C. Here, the ball output rate of the gaming machine in this example is, for example, about 98% at setting 1, about 99% at setting 2, about 101% at setting 3, about 103% at setting 4, and about 107% at setting 5. %, and a setting of 6 is designed to be about 110%. That is, the set value with the payout rate exceeding 100% is determined to be less likely to be selected as the cumulative number of setting changes increases. A ball payout rate exceeding 100% means that the player's profit increases. Therefore, it is suggested that the setting value exceeds 100% as the cumulative number of setting changes decreases. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player that the selection rate of the setting suggestion effect to be performed is increasing.

FIG. 20 is another example of the setting suggestion lottery table. For convenience of explanation, only the case of setting 6 will be explained. Tables A to C in this modified example show a setting suggestion that suggests a higher set value than a setting suggestion effect that is most likely to be selected among a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects that can be executed. The sum of the selection probabilities of the effects (the total probability of setting 3 or higher suggestive effects, setting 4 or higher suggestive effects, setting 5 or higher suggestive effects, and setting 6 suggestive effects) decreases in the order of A, B, and C. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player that the selection rate of the setting suggestion effect whose selection rate is low while the suggested set value is high increases as the cumulative number of setting changes decreases.

As described above, the setting suggestion effect is controlled so as to increase the advantage for the player during the period in which the accumulated number of setting changes is small. As a result, in the initial period after introduction to the amusement arcade, the setting suggestion lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player, so that the player or the like who sees the advantageous setting suggestion performance will play for a long period of time. It will happen. Therefore, the operation per person in the initial period is dramatically improved. On the other hand, an increase in utilization per player means that the machines are not vacant and the waiting time until the machine becomes vacant and the player can play a game becomes longer. The number of customers who will become will also increase. Therefore, a player who was unable to play a game during the initial period can play a game after the initial period has passed, and thus the performance after the initial period has passed is dramatically improved. That is, by controlling the setting suggestion effect in the initial period so as to be advantageous to the player, the operation in the initial period is improved, and furthermore, the player who did not get a game opportunity in the initial period after the initial period Since the operation is also improved, it will lead to the improvement of the operation over a long period of time.

In addition, conventionally, elements dependent on the player, such as counting the number of games, were referred to. However, according to this example, since it is based on the cumulative number of setting changes, control by the game clerk is comparatively difficult. easier to do. For example, when referring to factors that depend on the player, such as the number of games played, if multiple units of the same model are installed in an amusement arcade (so-called installation on an island basis), the degree of preferential treatment suggested for setting even if it is the same model. There is a possibility that there will be a difference and that the variation in operation will increase. As in the present invention, control is performed by referring to the cumulative number of setting changes, which is an index that depends on the operation of the game clerk, so that the degree of preferential treatment of the setting suggestion effect is adjusted so that each island operates substantially evenly. be able to. Conversely, if the amusement store management policy is to create variations in operation even for the same model, setting suggestions can be made by varying the number of times the settings are changed between the same model. It is also possible to vary the degree of preferential treatment. As a result, it is possible to adjust the transition of the cumulative number of setting changes to be the same as that of other multiple machines, or conversely, to adjust the transition so that it is different. Increased freedom of adjustment.

In addition, since the cumulative number of setting changes is not initialized except for a specific error, the more settings are changed, the more advantageous the setting suggestions become. In other words, the degree of advantage of setting suggestions is not improved after it is reduced. Therefore, it is not possible for amusement arcades to freely adjust the degree of advantage suggested by the setting, and instead of repeatedly changing the settings, the amusement arcades should actively try to operate without changing the settings (so-called unchanged setting values). becomes. Therefore, the player side can work out a strategy with reference to the tendency of the previous day's balls. In addition, due to the increase in the frequency of deferred setting values at the beginning of the introduction, the set values are high setting values, the degree of preferential treatment for setting suggestions is high, and the deferred setting values make it easier to suggest settings. , will work in the direction of improving operation.

Unlike the setting suggestion effect described in FIG. 10, this example stipulates "none" in which the setting effect is not performed. It is also possible to provide an effect suggesting all setting possibilities that may be set.

Regarding the reference of the cumulative number of setting changes, an example has been described in which three stages of "less than 30", "30 to 50", and "50 or more" are defined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least two stages or more may be used. You can increase it. Further, in that case, if the magnitude relationship of the lottery values is satisfied for all of the predetermined multiple stages, there is a risk that the freedom in design will be reduced. For this reason, for example, when comparing table A and table B or comparing table A and table C, at least the lottery value of the table in the case where the cumulative number of setting changes is the smallest, and the table of the current cumulative number of setting changes. It is sufficient if the former is defined so that it is more advantageous to the player when compared with the lottery value. It is not necessary to satisfy the relationship of advantages by comparing all of Tables A, B, and C.

In this example, the sub CPU 71 performs the setting suggestion lottery, but the main CPU 61 may perform the setting suggestion lottery. Further, although the main CPU 61 updates the setting change cumulative number, the sub CPU 71 may update based on the set value output from the main CPU 61 .

In addition, when it is determined that the accumulated number of setting changes is equal to or greater than "51", the setting change accumulated number is not updated. Also, although the cumulative number of setting changes is output as information, it is not limited to this, and may be managed by a specific flag. Further, if the value is "51" or more, a predetermined flag is set, and it is determined whether the predetermined flag is set before determining how many times the setting change has accumulated. If a predetermined flag is set, it may not be determined which setting change cumulative number is. Further, when the cumulative number of setting changes is equal to or greater than “51”, the cumulative number of setting changes may not be output to the sub CPU 71 . The sub CPU 71 can decide not to perform the processing related to setting suggestion suggestion preferential treatment when the cumulative number of setting changes is not sent from the main CPU 61, thereby reducing the processing load.

Although the liquid crystal display is used to indicate the setting, the speakers 31L and 31R and various lamps may be used.

As an example, the setting suggestion effect is displayed on the result screen. In addition, in this example, the advantage is changed with respect to the selection of the lottery table related to the setting suggestion lottery. . For example, if the cumulative number of setting changes is small, the setting suggestion lottery may be performed not only when the result screen is displayed but also when the normal state is started.

In the above description, it is explained that the advantage levels of setting suggestion effects are varied, but the advantage levels of effects other than setting suggestion effects may be changed based on the cumulative number of setting changes. For example, in the production that suggests the game mode in the normal state that is set so that the period until giving advantageous benefits is different, the appearance rate of the production that suggests the mode as the cumulative number of setting changes is smaller, and the more advantageous mode The selection rate of the effect suggesting that the This can contribute to reducing the absentee rate when the advantageous state ends and the normal state starts, thereby improving the operation. In addition, in the expectation effect suggesting the provision of an advantageous privilege, the appearance rate of the expectation effect and the reliability of the expectation effect may be increased as the cumulative number of setting changes is smaller. As a result, it is possible to reduce the loss of desire to play due to the fact that the frequency of appearance of a performance with a relatively high sense of expectation is low, or that a privilege is not obtained despite the appearance, thereby contributing to the improvement of operation.

(History display effect and telop display effect)
The slot machine 1 has a history display effect and a telop display effect in addition to the above effects. The history display effect and the telop display effect will be described with reference to FIG.

The history display effect is one of various anticipation effects suggesting that a privilege is given to the player. A lottery as to whether or not to perform history display performance is performed by a performance lottery, and when execution is determined, part of the game result is displayed on a liquid crystal display 27 as a game history. Game results include the number of games, the number of times and probability of winning various small wins, the number of times and probability of winning various advantageous states, the number of times and probability of execution of various setting suggestion effects, etc., which are stored after the power is turned on. However, it is not limited to this, and any index related to a game may be used. Desirably, it is an index related to the set value, which is more interesting to the player. It should be noted that it is not limited to the results accumulated after the power is turned on. For example, in the case where there is a function that can identify a player by a so-called mobile phone interlocking function, the game results after the function is set may be accumulated. good.

The telop display effect is one of various anticipation effects suggesting that a privilege is given to the player. A lottery as to whether or not to perform a telop display performance is performed by a performance lottery, and when execution is decided, the game state at this time and the degree of expectation for a privilege are displayed on a liquid crystal display 27 by a message. At this time, the message may be scrolled along the telop display area, or may be fixedly displayed without scrolling.

The effect lottery for whether or not to execute the history display effect and the effect lottery for whether or not to execute the telop display effect may be executed independently of each other, or may be drawn as a set. may be The case of lottery as a set is, for example, a lottery to determine whether or not to execute both the history display effect and the telop display effect, or when it is decided to execute the history display effect, the telop display effect is executed. There is a lottery to determine whether or not (or the reverse procedure).

FIG. 21 shows an example when it is decided to execute both the history display effect and the telop display effect. (a) shows a display example in the n game, and (b) shows a display example in the n+1 game. In the n game, a part of the game results determined by the effect lottery among the stored various game results is displayed. In addition, although one event is displayed in the figure, a plurality of events may be displayed. Then, at n+1, a telop display determined by a drawing of effects among the stored various telop display effects is displayed. It should be noted that the order of (a) and (b) is not limited to this, and the games may not be continuous, for example, (b) may be n+3.

(Trigger step-up production)
The slot machine 1 has a trigger step-up effect in addition to the above effects. The trigger step-up effect will be described with reference to FIG.

The trigger step-up effect is one of various anticipation effects suggesting that a privilege is given to the player. A lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to perform a trigger step-up performance by a performance lottery, and when execution is determined, the performance is advanced with the operation of a start switch 19 and stop switches 21L to 21R as a trigger. FIG. 22(a) is a display example at the end of the n-1th game. (b) is a display example when the start switch is operated in the nth game. A triangular shutter image appears on the left side of the liquid crystal display 27 . (c) A display example when the first stop operation is performed in the n-th game. A new shutter image appears on the upper side of the liquid crystal display 27 . (d) is a display example when the second stop operation is performed in the nth game. A new shutter image appears on the right side of the liquid crystal display 27 . (e) is a display example when the third stop operation is performed in the n-th game. A new shutter image appears below the liquid crystal display 27 . Then, although not shown, after the third stop operation, the shutter image is fully opened, a continuous effect is developed, and the effect develops to whether or not a privilege is given. In addition, the trigger step-up effect is not limited to progressing up to four stages, but there are also up to one stage, up to two stages, and up to three stages. If the second stop operation is performed at the timing of (c), an effect is executed in which the shutter does not appear. The shutter does not appear in subsequent (d) and (e) either. If all the shutters do not appear, it will not develop into a continuous production.

As described above, in this example, the trigger step-up effect is composed of four stages at maximum, and the effect lottery determines which stage to progress to according to the degree of expectation. Although it is arranged to progress to the continuous performance when it progresses to the 4th stage, it is not limited to this, and may progress to the continuous performance even in the case of the 1st to 3rd stages. In that case, it is preferable that the form of the continuous effect be developed with the degree of expectation corresponding to the advanced stage. In this example, as described above, the number of operations n related to the progress of the game, which is the sum of the reel rotation start operation and the rotation stop operation of each reel, and the stage number n of the progress of the effect are set at the same number of times. . As a result, the performance is formed to advance by one step each time the game progress operation is performed. Further, each time the effect progresses by one stage, it progresses so as to cover approximately 1/n area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and at the nth stage, that is, the final stage, the entire area or substantially the entire area is covered. It is preferable to perform an effect that covers the area. As a result, the player can easily deepen his/her degree of understanding of the performance, and the performance corresponding to the progress of the game can be given interest.

Although the example of using the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L to 21R as triggers for the trigger step-up effect has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance switch 81F may be replaced with or added to any of the triggers. When added, a five-stage presentation is formed. Moreover, the trigger is not limited to the order of the operation of the start switch 19, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. 19, a first stop operation, a second stop operation, a third stop operation, or a bet amount setting operation for the next game (operation of bet switches 15 and 17, etc.). In these cases, it is possible to motivate the player to prepare for or start the next game, which contributes to the improvement of operation.

(Delay control before detection of change process start switch 58)
Conventionally, when the change processing start switch 58 is turned on from the OFF state using the setting change key, the keyhole deteriorates over time and bounces due to vibration during rotation. I had a problem that was causing me. Therefore, when the change processing start switch 58 is turned from OFF to ON, and the main CPU detects the ON signal and shifts to the setting change or setting confirmation state, it is possible to detect a change in the signal from the change processing start switch 58 for a certain period of time thereafter. Gone. After that, when a predetermined delay time elapses, a signal change of the change processing start switch 58 is detected. As a result, erroneous detection can be prevented by a simple countermeasure using software control. Similarly, when the change processing start switch 58 is turned off from ON, the main CPU detects the OFF signal and shifts to the game state, and thereafter detects a change in the signal from the change processing start switch 58 for a certain period of time. Gone.

Further, in recent years, as the performance of the sub CPU 71 has been improved, there has been an increasing demand for performing complicated effect control and displaying high-quality images on the liquid crystal display 27 . Therefore, the ROM 77 of the sub CPU 71 requires a large program capacity, and it is expected that the program check will take time, especially when the power is turned on. If the power switch 50 is turned on while the change processing start switch 58 is on, and the sub CPU 71 is performing a program check when the main CPU 61 is about to shift to the setting change state, the sub CPU 71 sets There is a possibility that the fraudulent act cannot be detected because the speaker 31L, 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, or the like cannot notify the change state.

Therefore, in the main CPU 61, when the power switch 50 is turned on and power is supplied, the timer count is started, and the change processing start switch 58 is operated until the timer value becomes a specified value larger than the activation time of the sub CPU 71. Switch to a security mode that does not accept input from the outside, including As a result, since the sub CPU 71 is reliably activated at the timing when the main CPU 61 shifts to the setting change state, it is possible to reliably perform the setting change notification.

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

Claims (1)

In a game machine that can be played,
setting means for setting one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage;
storage means for storing the cumulative number of times the setting value has been set;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting information about the set value;
with
The specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect execution means is the setting stored by the storage means when the set value stored in the storage means is set a first number of times. The game machine is characterized in that it is more advantageous for the player than when the number of times the value is set is a second number which is larger than the first number.

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