JP2023044030A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance appropriately.SOLUTION: A performance regarding adjustment under execution before power supply is stopped is not executed when power supply is resumed after power supply is stopped during execution of a performance regarding adjustment during a restoration standby period after completion of a period until adjustment processing is completed after the adjustment processing is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in pachinko game machines and slot machines (so-called reel-type game machines), which are types of game machines, at least part of the stored information stored in the storage means even after the power supply is stopped. are configured to be able to store and hold stored information. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 is configured to be able to return to the state before the power supply was stopped when the power supply is restarted.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-307138

Today, it is desired to appropriately execute an effect when the power supply is restarted according to the situation before the power supply is stopped.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of storing gaming values as data, and capable of executing a variable game by consuming the gaming values stored as the data, in which an operable settlement operation is provided. means, settlement processing means for performing settlement processing for settlement of the gaming value stored as the data, performance execution means, and performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, wherein the settlement processing means is the The settlement processing can be performed when the settlement conditions including the operation of the settlement operation means are satisfied, and the effect execution means performs the first period after the settlement processing is started, and the first period after the settlement processing is started. An effect related to settlement can be executed both in a second period after the end of the first period, and after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to settlement is being executed in the second period, power is supplied. is resumed, the production related to the settlement that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is not executed.

In the gaming machine, the first period is the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process, and the second period is the execution of the variable game after the settlement process is completed. may be a period until it becomes possible to start

With respect to the gaming machine, the second period is at least a period after the settlement process is completed, and the effect related to the settlement that can be executed in the first period includes the settlement effect, and the settlement effect is the The effects related to the settlement that are performed with content suggesting or notifying that the settlement process is being performed and that can be executed in the second period include a settlement end effect, and the settlement end effect is when the settlement process is completed. It may be performed with content suggesting or notifying that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately execute an effect.

It is a diagram showing the front side of the slot machine. Fig. 3 shows an information panel; The figure which shows the relationship between a role, the number of bets, and a prize. It is a figure which shows a game state. It is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows game progress main processing. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a replay combination is won. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when an effect related to payment is executed. (a) and (b) are the lighting mode of the input possible lamp, the lighting mode of the replay lamp, the lighting mode of the start lamp, the lighting mode of the advantageous section lamp, and the contents of the bet display section when the settlement process is performed. It is a figure which shows an example and the production|presentation regarding payment|settlement. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the settlement process is performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a replay image is displayed; (a) to (c) are an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped during the period from the winning of the replay combination to the start of the variable game. It is a figure which shows.

A first embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of game machine, will be described below. In this specification, up, down, left, right, forward (front), and rearward directions refer to directions viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

FIG. 1 shows a slot machine 10 as a game machine, and a sand unit SU provided side by side with the slot machine 10 in an island facility of a game hall.
The sand unit SU is provided with an insertion/return opening SUa for inserting a prepaid card as a storage medium. The sand unit SU is provided with a return button SUb that is operated when returning the inserted prepaid card. When the return button SUb is operated, the prepaid card is returned from the insertion return port SUa. The prepaid card stores, for example, the card balance as a value that can be used in games and the number of earned medals. In addition, the sand unit SU is provided with a lending button SUc that is operated when borrowing medals as game media. The sand unit SU is provided with a medal lending opening SUd for ejecting medals to be borrowed. When the value stored in the prepaid card exists and the lending button SUc is operated, medals are ejected from the medal lending outlet SUd. A medal corresponds to a game value that can be used in a game. In some cases, the sand unit SU is provided with a bill slot for inserting bills. Then, the card balance of the prepaid card increases according to the bills inserted from the bill slot.

The slot machine 10 has a main cabinet 11 shaped like a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on its front surface. The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 covering an opening of a main body cabinet 11. - 特許庁The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable/closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11 .

The slot machine 10 has a decorative lamp 13 as a luminous means capable of emitting light on a front door 12.例文帳に追加The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 with a speaker 14 as sound output means capable of outputting sounds such as sound effects and music. The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 15 as a display means capable of displaying an image imitating a character or a letter on a front door 12, for example. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be used. The slot machine 10 has a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front surface of the front door 12 and below the performance display device 15. - 特許庁The display window 12a is made of, for example, a transparent and colorless resin material. In this embodiment, some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 correspond to the effect executing means.

The slot machine 10 has reel units 16 . The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel) and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a-16c are spinning drums, also called drums. Thus, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of reels. Each of the reels 16a to 16c has a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a identifiable manner along its outer peripheral surface. The pattern rows are provided by winding a belt-like translucent film on which a plurality of patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the reels 16a to 16c. The symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c each include 21 symbols. There are multiple types of patterns in the pattern. For example, multiple types of patterns include a cherry pattern imitating a cherry, a watermelon pattern imitating a watermelon, a bell pattern imitating a bell, a red seven pattern imitating a red “7”, and a white seven pattern imitating a “7”. A design and a replay design imitating the characters "REPLAY" are included. Thus, the reels 16a to 16c each have a plurality of symbols.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that drives the left reel 16a, an actuator that drives the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that drives the right reel 16c. A stepping motor, for example, can be employed as an actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the longitudinal direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to them. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, a symbol sequence (a plurality of types of symbols) visible through the display window 12a is varied, and a variation game is executed. For example, the pattern row is changed by vertically scrolling the symbol row from top to bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute variable games in which a plurality of reels 16a to 16c rotate. The reel unit 16 also detects the rotational position of the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotational position of the right reel 16c. (shown in FIG. 5).

The display window 12a is large enough to display three symbols continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. An upper stop position, a middle stop position and a lower stop position are set in the display window 12a for each of the reels 16a to 16c. When the rotation of the reels stops, one symbol is stopped and displayed at each stop position of the upper stop position, the middle stop position and the lower stop position. The symbols stopped at each stop position can be visually recognized through the display window 12a, and the symbols are displayed on the display window 12a. That is, when the rotation of some or all of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, at least the upper stop position, the middle stop position and the lower stop among the plurality of symbols possessed by the reels whose rotation is stopped A total of three symbols stopped in position can be visually recognized through the display window 12a.

In the slot machine 10, a combination of stop positions selected one by one from three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c is a valid combination of stop positions that can determine the stopped symbol combination as winning. is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions forming a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as "effective line YL". In the present embodiment, each intermediate stop position of the reels 16a to 16c constitutes an effective line YL (combination of effective stop positions). The activated line YL is also called a winning line.

Here, "stopped" with respect to the symbols means that the symbols are stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position and the lower stop position, and are displayed so as to be visible to the player. . Also, "winning" means that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is displayed on the activated line YL. In the slot machine 10, when winning occurs, a prize determined for the winning symbol combination is awarded. Combinations other than valid combinations of stop positions are invalid combinations of stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined as winning. Hereinafter, the "game result derived in the variable game" corresponds to the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL in the variable game.

The slot machine 10 has a medal slot 17 for inserting medals on the front surface of the front door 12.例文帳に追加The slot machine 10 has a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12 as an operable bet number setting means. The bet button 18 is means for betting medals from credits internally stored in the slot machine 10 . Credits correspond to internally stored medals. The slot machine 10 can store game values as data by storing medals as credits. Also, placing medals corresponds to betting medals. In the slot machine 10, it is also possible to place medals by inserting medals from the medal slot 17. FIG. The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to consume medals and execute a variable game by betting medals. For example, in the slot machine 10, medals stored as credits can be consumed to execute variable games. That is, this embodiment is configured to be able to execute a variable game by consuming the game value stored as data.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a settlement button 19 as an operable settlement operation means on the front surface of the front door 12.例文帳に追加The settlement button 19 is a means to be operated when betting medals or internally stored credits are refunded. That is, the settlement button 19 is a means to be operated when the betted medals and credits are settled.

The slot machine 10 has a start lever 20 as a start operation section on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The start lever 20 is means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a-16c. That is, acceptance of the start operation serves as a trigger for starting the variable game. The operation of the start lever 20 for starting the variable game can be said to be the start operation. In the slot machine 10, a variable game is started based on the start operation.

The slot machine 10 has a left stop button 21 (first stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12 . The left stop button 21 corresponds to the left reel 16a, and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 has a middle stop button 22 (second stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The middle stop button 22 corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and is a means for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 has a right stop button 23 (third stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The right stop button 23 corresponds to the right reel 16c and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. The stop buttons 21 to 23 correspond to a plurality of pattern rows respectively. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a stop operating section. Thus, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the reels when the stop button is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button for stopping the rotating reel can be said to be a stop operation. In the slot machine 10, rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation. As described above, the slot machine 10 includes stop buttons 21 to 23 as stop operation means corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c, respectively. In the following description, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21 to 23 will be referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation will be referred to as the second stop operation, and the third stop operation will be referred to as the third stop operation.

The order of operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 (hereinafter referred to as the order of pressing) includes the order of pressing the stop buttons that perform the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. There are a total of six patterns of the sixth push order. The first pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a→middle reel 16b→right reel 16c. The second pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a→right reel 16c→middle reel 16b. The third pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the middle reel 16b→left reel 16a→right reel 16c. The fourth pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the middle reel 16b→right reel 16c→left reel 16a. The fifth pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the right reel 16c→left reel 16a→middle reel 16b. The sixth pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the right reel 16c→middle reel 16b→left reel 16a.

The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal payout port 26 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The slot machine 10 has a tray 27 for receiving medals paid out from a medal payout port 26. - 特許庁The slot machine 10 has a medal selector inside. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 5). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit HU (shown in FIG. 5) capable of paying out medals from a medal payout port 26 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 has an information panel 30 on the front surface of the front door 12 for displaying predetermined information.
As shown in FIG. 2, the information panel 30 has an insertable lamp 31 as an additional light emitting unit. The power-on lamp 31 can be turned on or off. That is, the slot machine 10 has an addable light-emitting section that can be turned on or off. The insertable lamp 31 suggests or informs whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state in which medals can be inserted depending on whether or not it is lit. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the insertable lamp 31 lights up to suggest or notify that medals can be inserted, that is, that the number of medals stored as credits can be added. It is possible. That is, the addable light emitting unit can suggest or notify that the game value stored as data can be added by lighting. As described above, in the slot machine 10, medals can be placed by inserting medals from the medal slot 17. FIG. Therefore, it can be said that the throw-in ready lamp 31 is capable of suggesting or notifying that it is possible to hang medals by turning on.

The information panel 30 has a replay lamp 32 as a second light emitting section. The replay lamp 32 can be turned on or off. That is, the slot machine 10 has a second light emitting section that can be turned on or off. The replay lamp 32 suggests or notifies whether or not it is a replay (replay), that is, whether or not a replay (replay) has been activated, depending on whether or not it is lit. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the replay lamp 32 can suggest or notify that a replay has been activated by lighting. That is, the second light-emitting section can suggest or notify that the replay has been activated by lighting up.

The information panel 30 has a start lamp 33 as a first light emitting section. The start lamp 33 can be turned on or off. That is, the slot machine 10 has a first light emitting section that can be turned on or off. The start lamp 33 suggests or notifies whether or not execution of the variable game can be started depending on whether or not it is lit. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the start lamp 33 can suggest or notify that execution of the variable game can be started by lighting. That is, the first light-emitting section can suggest or notify that execution of the variable game can be started by lighting.

The information panel 30 includes an advantageous section lamp 34 as an advantageous section light emitting section. The advantageous section lamp 34 can be turned on or off. That is, the slot machine 10 has an advantageous section light-emitting section that can be turned on or off. The advantageous section lamp 34 suggests or notifies whether or not the section is an advantageous section depending on whether or not it is lit. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, the advantageous section lamp 34 can indicate or notify the advantageous section by lighting. That is, the advantageous section light-emitting section can suggest or notify that it is an advantageous section by lighting.

The information panel 30 has a bet display section 35 as a bet number display section. The bet display section 35 is composed of a 1-bet light emitting section 35a, a 2-bet light emitting section 35b, and a 3-bet light emitting section 35c. The bet display unit 35 suggests or notifies the number of medals bet (bet number), that is, the set number of bets, depending on whether or not the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c are lit. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the set number of bets is "1", the 1-bet light emitting unit 35a lights up, while the bet light emitting units 35b and 35c go out. In the slot machine 10, when the set number of bets is "two", the bet light emitting units 35a and 35b are turned on, while the 3 bet light emitting unit 35c is turned off. In the slot machine 10, when the set number of bets is "three", all the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c light up. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when the set number of bets is "0", all the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c are turned off. In this manner, the bet display unit 35 suggests or notifies the set number of bets depending on whether or not the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c constituting the bet display unit 35 are lit, that is, the contents of the bet display unit 35. FIG. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a bet number display unit that suggests or notifies the set number of bets. Note that the "number of bets (number of bets)" may also be referred to as the "number of bets."

The information panel 30 has a credit display section 36 . The credit display section 36 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays. The credit display section 36 displays the number of medals stored as credit inside the machine.

The information panel 30 has a payout display section 37 . The payout display section 37 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays. The payout display unit 37 has two 7-segment displays, and is configured to display two-digit numbers from 00 to 99 in decimal notation. Also, the payout display unit 37 displays information regarding the number of medals to be paid out when a prize is won in the variable game. In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays instruction information, which is information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23 recommended for deriving a predetermined symbol combination (game result) in the variable game being executed. "Information on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23" is, for example, information on the order of operation (push order) of the stop buttons 21 to 23 and information on operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so as to stop the variable game. and information about the symbols that are recommended. The information about the symbols recommended to operate the stop buttons 21 to 23 so as to stop the variable game can also be said to be information about the position of the button.

Next, the symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be described.
The symbol combination for which the prize is determined is also called a "Yaku". The symbol combination (role) for which a prize is determined includes a symbol combination (payout combination) that determines the payout of medals as a prize and a symbol combination that determines a replay as a prize (replay combination). Replay is the ability to start the next variable game without having to place a medal. The replay role is also called a replay role. Payout combinations include, for example, a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a bell combination, and a single combination.

As shown in FIG. 3, the prize determined for the payout combination may vary depending on the number of bets. Specifically, when the number of bets is "1", it is determined that "1" medal will be paid out as a prize for the cherry combination. For the cherry combination, when the number of bets is "2" and when the number of bets is "3", it is determined that "2" medals will be paid out as a prize. Also, for the watermelon role, when the number of bets is "1", it is determined that "1" medal will be paid out as a prize. For the watermelon role, when the number of bets is "2", it is determined that "2" medals will be paid out as a prize. For the watermelon role, when the number of bets is "3", it is determined that "4" medals will be paid out as a prize. Also, for the bell combination, when the number of bets is "1", it is determined that "1" medal will be paid out as a prize. For the Bell combination, when the number of bets is "2", it is determined that "2" medals will be paid out as a prize. For the Bell combination, when the number of bets is "3", it is determined that "15" medals will be paid out as a prize. Also, for the one-piece hand, the payout of "one" medal is determined as a prize regardless of whether the number of bets is "one" to "three".

In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the cherry combination wins is referred to as a "cherry stop point". In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the watermelon combination wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop point". In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the bell combination wins is referred to as a "bell stop point". In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL in the case of winning a one-piece winning combination is referred to as "bell spill stop point". Note that the number of medals to be paid out does not mean the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 26, but includes the number of medals added (added) as credits, and the number of medals given to the player. corresponds to

A replay is determined as a prize for the replay role. In the slot machine 10, when replay is given as a prize, replay is activated. Specifically, when a replay combination wins in a variation game executed when the set bet number is "1", the replay is activated and "1" is set as the bet number. Winning a replay in a variable game that has been started when ``1'' is set as the bet, the replay is activated, and ``1'' is set again as the bet This corresponds to activation of a replay in which "1" is again set as the number of bets. When a replay combination wins in a variable game executed when the set bet number is "2", the replay is activated and "2" is set as the bet number. Winning a replay in a variable game that has been started when ``2'' is set as the number of bets, the replay is activated, and ``2'' is set as the number of bets again, This corresponds to activation of a replay in which "2" is set again as the number of bets. When the replay combination wins in the variation game executed when the set bet number is "3", the replay is activated and "3" is set as the bet number. Winning a replay in a variable game that has been started when "3" is set as the number of bets, activating the replay, and setting "3" as the number of bets again This corresponds to activation of a replay in which "3" is again set as the number of bets. For example, it is assumed that any one of 1 to 3 sheets is set as the first multiplication number, and a multiplication number different from the first multiplication number is set as the second multiplication number. In this case, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination wins in the variable game executed with the first multiplier set, the replay with the first multiplier is set again. Further, in the present embodiment, when a replay combination wins in a variation game executed with the second multiplier set, a replay with the second multiplier set is activated again.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the replay is activated when the replay combination wins in the variable game. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the replay is activated, the content of the bet display section 35 becomes content suggesting or reporting the same bet as the bet set in the previous variation game. That is, when the replay is activated, the contents of the bet number display section become contents suggesting or reporting the same bet number as the bet number set in the previous variable game.

In the slot machine 10, when the replay is activated, there is no need to bet medals again in executing the variable game. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the replay is not activated, it is necessary to bet medals again when executing the variable game. That is, for example, when the replay is activated, the variable game can be executed without newly consuming medals stored as credits. On the other hand, for example, when the replay is not activated, by setting the medals stored as credits as the multiplier, the medals can be consumed to execute the variable game. That is, when the replay is not activated, the variable game can be executed by consuming the game value by setting the game value stored as data as the multiplier.

By the way, when the replay is activated, even if a medal is inserted from the medal slot 17, the number of bets will not be increased, and if the credit does not reach the upper limit (for example, 50), it will be added to the credit. obtain. Similarly, when the replay is activated, even if the bet button 18 is operated, the number of bets is not added. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL when the replay combination wins is referred to as a "replay stop point".

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the game state.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of game states. Specifically, the gaming states of the slot machine 10 include a first normal state, a second normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as the advantageous state. As will be specifically described later, the advantageous state is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

When the slot machine 10 is in the first normal state and it is determined to shift to the advantageous section, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second normal state. When the slot machine 10 is in the second normal state and it is determined to shift to the first advantageous state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the first advantageous state. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the condition for ending the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is not satisfied (indicated as not satisfied in FIG. 4), the advantageous section ends and the state is shifted to the first normal state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the condition for ending the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the first advantageous state reaches "30" corresponding to the specified number of times, the condition for ending the first advantageous state is established. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the second advantageous state is shifted to the first advantageous state, or when the second normal state is shifted to the first advantageous state, the shift to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery. If determined, the transition condition is met, and after the first advantageous state ends, the state transitions to the second advantageous state. In the slot machine 10, when the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the second advantageous state reaches 0, the advantageous interval ends and the state shifts to the first normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the conditions for ending the advantageous interval are met during the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval ends and the state shifts to the first normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of executions of the variable game in the advantageous section reaches "1500 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of stays, or the number of game media awarded in the advantageous section is "2400" corresponding to the upper limit number of granted If you reach the "sheet", the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control an effect state (effect mode).
There are multiple types of effect states in the slot machine 10 . Specifically, the effect state in the slot machine 10 includes a normal effect state, a pseudo-bonus effect state, and an advantageous effect state. The normal rendering state is mainly a rendering state in which the player stays in the normal state. The pseudo-bonus effect state is mainly a state of effect that stays in the first advantageous state. The advantageous rendering state is mainly a rendering state that stays in the second advantageous state. In each production state, production state identification information that can identify the production state during stay is notified. The rendering state during stay corresponds to a controlled rendering state. In the slot machine 10, for example, the effect display device 15 may display a different background image for each type of effect state, or the decorative lamp 13 may emit light in a different color for each type of effect state. Different background music is output from the speaker 14 to notify the presentation state identification information. In the slot machine 10, different background music (so-called BGM) is output from the speaker 14 for each type of effect state. By reporting the presentation state identification information, the player can recognize the type of presentation state during stay.

In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) for suggesting or notifying the operation mode of the stop button for stopping the symbol combination with the determined prize on the activated line YL is executed. The operation mode of the stop button suggested or notified in the navigation effect includes the pressing order of the stop button and the operation timing of the stop button. The operation timing of the stop button means a so-called eye pressing position. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect or a push-order navigation effect (push-order navigation).

When the slot machine 10 is in the normal effect state, the navigation effect is not executed with contents advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, in the pseudo bonus effect state and in the advantageous effect state, the navigation effect is executed with contents advantageous to the player. That is, in the pseudo-bonus effect state and in the advantageous effect state, the ratio of executing the navigation effect with contents advantageous to the player is higher than in the normal effect state. In the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is not executed in the normal effect state, but the navigation effect is executed in the pseudo-bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state. That is, in the slot machine 10, the ratio of execution of the navigation effect in the pseudo bonus effect state and in the advantageous effect state is higher than in the normal effect state. Therefore, it can be said that the pseudo-bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state controlled in the advantageous state are more advantageous effect states than the normal effect state controlled in the normal state. The pseudo bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state can be said to be effect states that are more advantageous than the normal effect state. The pseudo bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state are so-called "assist time (AT)". Therefore, the advantageous state is advantageous compared to the normal state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 has a power board 60 inside. The slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control section inside the machine. The main board 40 performs processing related to the variation game, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 as a sub-control section inside the machine. The sub-board 50 performs processing based on control signals input from the main board 40 . The sub-board 50 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the effect by the decoration lamp 13, and the effect by the speaker 14.

First, the power supply board 60 will be described.
The power board 60 includes a power circuit 61 . Power from an external power supply is supplied to the power supply circuit 61 . The power supply circuit 61 has a function of converting the voltage of power supplied from an external power supply into a predetermined voltage. The power supply circuit 61 has a function of monitoring whether the supplied power has decreased. For example, the power supply circuit 61 may monitor whether the voltage value of the supplied supply voltage has decreased (dropped) to a predetermined value. When the supplied power drops, the power supply circuit 61 outputs a power-off signal. A power-off signal output from the power supply circuit 61 is output to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 . By the way, as a situation in which the power to be supplied decreases, for example, there is a situation in which the power switch inside the machine is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. In addition, there is a power outage, for example, as a situation in which the supplied power is reduced.

The power board 60 has a backup power supply 62 . The backup power supply 62 may be, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. Backup power supply 62 is connected to power supply circuit 61 . Power is supplied from the power supply circuit 61 to the backup power supply 62 . The power of the backup power supply 62 is supplied to the main RWM 43 of the main substrate 40 and the sub RWM 53 of the sub substrate 50 when the supplied power drops or no power is supplied. Then, the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 store and hold the memory contents by power supply from the backup power supply 62 . Thus, in the slot machine 10 , the power supplied from the external power supply is supplied to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 via the power supply circuit 61 . Further, in the slot machine 10, power is supplied from the backup power supply 62 to the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 even when power is not supplied from the external power supply.

Next, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 and a main RWM 43 . The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the slot machine 10 . Information stored by the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the insertion sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). Each actuator of the reels 16 a to 16 c is connected to the main substrate 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

A bet button 18, a checkout button 19, a start lever 20, and stop buttons 21 to 23 are connected to the main board 40. FIG. The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by the bet button 18, the checkout button 19, the start lever 20 and the stop buttons 21 to 23 via ports (not shown).

The information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). A hopper unit HU is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the hopper unit HU via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to the set value switch 45 . The main CPU 41 is configured to receive a detection signal output when the set value switch 45 is operated via a port (not shown). The set value switch 45 is provided behind the front door 12, that is, inside the machine. The set value switch 45 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, "the set value switch 45 is operated" means that the set value switch 45 is operated using a predetermined key. The set value switch 45 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12 . That is, the set value switch 45 can be operated by opening the front door 12 .

A set value can be set by operating the set value switch 45 with the start of power supply. The setting value is composed of a plurality of steps, and any setting value can be set. That is, the slot machine 10 can change the set value by operating the set value switch 45 . The setting values in this embodiment include "1" to "6", and any one of "1" to "6" can be set as the setting value. The slot machine 10 is controlled to a set value changeable state in which the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 45 when power supply is started. In the slot machine 10, by operating the start lever 20 in the setting value changeable state, the setting value selected as the setting value to be set can be changed step by step. In the slot machine 10, the set value selected when the set value switch 45 is operated in the set value changeable state is set as the set value.

In the slot machine 10, various lotteries are performed under winning probabilities based on set values. In the slot machine 10, the advantage differs depending on the set value, and the machine allocation differs. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning various winning combinations in the winning lottery differs depending on the set value. In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous section in the first normal state differs depending on the set value. Further, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of determining the transition to the first advantageous state in the second normal state differs depending on the set value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of determining the transition to the second advantageous state when transitioning from the second normal state to the first advantageous state differs depending on the set value. In the slot machine 10, the probability of being controlled to be in an advantageous state differs depending on the set value, so the frequency of being controlled to be in an advantageous state varies depending on the set value. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the machine rate is higher in the order of setting value “1”<setting value “2”<setting value “3”<setting value “4”<setting value “5”<setting value “6”. , is highly advantageous. In the slot machine 10, at least when any one of the set values "4" to "6" is set, compared to when any one of the set values "1" to "3" is set , easy to be controlled in an advantageous state.

Of the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 42, the combination lottery table and the lottery number used for the internal lottery for determining the winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers will now be described. It should be noted that the internal lottery for determining the winning number is a "role lottery". The winning number determined in the winning lottery is also called a condition device combination. Therefore, the role lottery can also be said to be a "condition device combination lottery". In the following explanation, "the predetermined winning number is determined in the role lottery" is indicated as "winning the predetermined winning number in the role lottery", and "the winning number determined in the role lottery" It may be indicated as "the winning number that won the lottery".

The winning number is control information that defines one or a plurality of symbol combinations as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in the variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier that defines one or a plurality of winning combinations in the variable game. The winning numbers in the present embodiment include, for example, a winning number that allows winning of a cherry role, a winning number that allows a winning of a watermelon role, a winning number that allows a winning of a bell role, and a winning number that allows a winning of a replay role. contains a number.

Of the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, among the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination, there are the winning numbers that allow the winning of the single combination in addition to the bell combination. Winning numbers that allow winning of the bell hand and single hand are winning numbers that differ in the order of operation of the stop buttons for winning the bell hand and the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the single hand. include. For example, for a winning number that allows winning of a bell combination and a single combination, the bell combination wins when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, while the stop button is stopped in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. When the button is operated, the win number that wins the winning combination is included.

In the following description, the case where the winning number that permits the winning of the cherry combination is won in the combination lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the cherry combination is permitted". Note that the case where the winning of the cherry role is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the cherry role". Also, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the role of watermelon is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the role of watermelon is allowed". It should be noted that the case where the winning of the role of watermelon is permitted corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "the result of the lottery that permits the winning of the role of watermelon". Similarly, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role is won in the role lottery will be referred to as "the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed". It should be noted that the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the bell role". The winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination here include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination and the one-piece combination. Further, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the replaying role is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the replaying role is allowed". The case where the winning of the replay role is permitted corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "a lottery result that permits the winning of the replay role".

The main ROM 42 stores a combination lottery table that is referenced for each set value. Further, the main ROM 42 stores a combination lottery table that is referenced for each number of bets. For example, the combination lottery table referred to when the number of bets is "three" is different for each set value, while the combination lottery table is referred to when the number of bets is "one" or "two". The table may be the same regardless of the settings. In the role lottery table, the value of the random number used for the role lottery (hereinafter referred to as the role lottery random number) for the winning number that can be determined is selected from the values within the range that can be taken as the value of the random number. They are distributed by a predetermined number. In the slot machine 10, when none of the winning numbers is won in the winning combination lottery, that is, when the winning of the winning combination is not allowed, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery becomes "lost". Then, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is "lost", the symbol combination in which the prize is determined based on the lottery result of the combination lottery is not drawn on the activated line YL.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51 , a sub-ROM 52 and a sub-RWM 53 . For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub control program. The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 13 . The secondary ROM 52 stores sound effect data relating to the sound effect in the speaker 14 . The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data relating to the display effects in the effect display device 15 . The secondary RWM 53 is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the slot machine 10 . Information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A decorative lamp 13 , a speaker 14 , and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, processing performed when the power supply is stopped will be described.
When the main CPU 41 receives the power-off signal, it performs main power-off processing. In the main power-off process, the main CPU 41 causes the main RWM 43 to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the main RWM 43 . Backup information includes, for example, information that can specify the game state. For example, by storing and holding the stack pointer, the main CPU 41 can resume the process from the middle when the power supply is restarted even if the power supply is stopped in the middle of the process. . The main CPU 41 also calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43 and stores the checksum in the main RWM 43 . Furthermore, the main CPU 41 sets a backup flag in the main RWM 43 . After that, the main CPU 41 prohibits access to the main RWM 43 . After the power supply is stopped, power is supplied from the backup power supply 62 to the main RWM 43, and part or all of the information stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is stopped is stored as backup information. retained.

Similarly, when the sub CPU 51 receives a power shutdown signal, the sub CPU 51 performs sub power shutdown processing. In the sub power-off process, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the sub RWM 53 . As the backup information, for example, there is information that can specify the presentation state. For example, by storing and holding the stack pointer, the secondary CPU 51 can resume the process from the middle when the power supply is restarted even if the power supply is stopped in the middle of the process. . The secondary CPU 51 also calculates the checksum of the secondary RWM 53 and stores the checksum in the secondary RWM 53 . Furthermore, the secondary CPU 51 sets a backup flag in the secondary RWM 53 . After that, the secondary CPU 51 prohibits access to the secondary RWM 53 . After the power supply is stopped, power is supplied from the backup power supply 62 to the sub-RWM 53, and part or all of the information stored in the sub-RWM 53 when the power supply is stopped is stored as backup information. retained.

Next, processing performed when power supply is started will be described.
When the power supply is started, the main CPU 41 performs main power return processing. In the main power supply recovery process, the main CPU 41 performs various settings required when power supply is started. As various settings required at the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 prohibits interrupt processing, permits access to the storage area of the main RWM 43, and initializes the peripheral devices of the main board 40 and the watchdog timer. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether the set value switch 45 is operated. When the set value switch 45 is operated, the main CPU 41 controls the set value changeable state. Then, after the setting value changeable state ends, the main CPU 41 performs main initial activation processing. On the other hand, when the set value switch 45 is not operated, the main CPU 41 performs main return processing.

When the setting value changeable state is controlled, the main CPU 41 displays information indicating the setting value selected to be set as the setting value on the payout display section 37 . In the set value changeable state, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the start lever 20, the main CPU 41 indicates the set value selected to be set as the set value displayed on the payout display section 37. Update information. At this time, the main CPU 41 changes the setting value "1" → setting value "2" → setting value "3" → setting value "4" → setting value "5" → setting value "6" → setting value "1" → setting. In the order of value "2" . Then, when the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed in the set value changeable state, the main CPU 41 sets the set value selected to be set as the set value at that time. Specifically, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 information (hereinafter referred to as setting value information) that can specify the setting value that is selected to be set as the setting value. For example, when the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed while information indicating the set value "3" is displayed on the payout display unit 37 as information indicating the set value selected to be set as the set value, In the slot machine 10, "3" is set as the set value. After setting the set values, the main CPU 41 performs the main initial activation process.

In the main initial activation process, the main CPU 41 erases backup information stored in the main RWM 43 . The main CPU 41 then stores the initial information in the main RWM 43 and initializes the stored contents of the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 sets initial values in the main RWM 43, such as a stack pointer. At this time, the set value information stored in the main RWM 43 is not initialized. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the main initial startup process has been performed. Next, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for interrupt processing and permits interrupt processing. Then, the main CPU 41 terminates the main initial startup process. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer by the main CPU 41 is output to the sub board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. In the following description, the case where "initialization is performed along with the start of power supply" means the case where power supply is started and the main initial start-up process is performed. In the slot machine 10, a game can be played after the main initial start-up process is performed normally by performing the main initial start-up process normally.

In the main return process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is abnormal. Specifically, the main CPU 41 checks the backup flag stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is stopped, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag set in the main RWM 43 is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is correct when power supply is started. If the backup flag is normal, the main CPU 41 calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43 and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was stopped. do. Then, if the backup flag is not normal, the main CPU 41 is put in a recovery error state. Similarly, if the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply do not match, the main CPU 41 returns to an error state. In the slot machine 10, when a return error state occurs, a game cannot be played. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the recovery error state occurs, the power supply is stopped again, and then main initial startup processing is performed by operating the set value switch 45 as the power supply is started. By initializing the stored contents of the RWM 43, it is possible to make a state in which a game can be played.

On the other hand, when the checksum calculated with the start of power supply matches the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply, the main CPU 41 performs main backup processing. In the main backup process, the main CPU 41 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. Next, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify that the main return processing has been performed in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for interrupt processing. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 restores the contents of the registers when the power supply was stopped. After that, the main CPU 41 restores the permission/non-permission (prohibition) of the interrupt processing to the state when the power supply was stopped, sets the address before the power supply is cut off, and returns to the set address. return. As a result, restoration based on the backup information is performed. Then, when the restoration based on the backup information is performed, the main CPU 41 terminates the main backup processing. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. In the following description, "when the power supply is restarted after being stopped" means the case where the power supply is started and the main backup process is performed. In the slot machine 10, a game can be played after the main backup process is normally performed by performing the main backup process normally.

In addition, the main CPU 41 specifies from the setting value information and specifies control information (hereinafter referred to as a setting value command) that can specify the specified setting value, regardless of whether the main initial activation process or the main backup process is performed. ) is stored in the output buffer.

When power supply is started, the sub CPU 51 performs sub power supply recovery processing. In the sub-power supply recovery process, the sub-CPU 51 performs various necessary settings (initial settings) upon starting power supply. After performing the initialization, the secondary CPU 51 waits until an initialization command or a return command is input. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 is activated before the main CPU 41 is activated. Therefore, when the main CPU 41 outputs an initialization command or a return command, the sub CPU 51 has already started and is waiting for the input of the initialization command or the return command.

Then, when the initialization command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs sub initial activation processing. In the sub initial activation process, the sub CPU 51 erases backup information stored in the sub RWM 53 . The secondary CPU 51 also stores initial information in the secondary RWM 53 and initializes the storage contents of the secondary RWM 53 . The sub CPU 51 then terminates the sub initial startup process. Further, when the sub initial activation process is performed, the sub CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 so as to execute an initialization effect suggesting or notifying that the main initial activation process has been performed. control at least one of them. The initialization effect is executed until the execution time of the initialization effect elapses.

Also, when a return command is input, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether there is an abnormality in the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 53 . Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 checks the backup flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the power supply is stopped, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag set in the secondary RWM 53 is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 53 is correct when power supply is started. If the backup flag is normal, the secondary CPU 51 calculates the checksum of the secondary RWM 53 and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was stopped. do. Then, if the backup flag is not normal, the secondary CPU 51 performs a sub-initial activation process. Similarly, if the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply do not match, the sub CPU 51 performs a sub-initial activation process.

On the other hand, if the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply match, the secondary CPU 51 performs sub-backup processing. In the sub backup process, the sub CPU 51 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. Furthermore, the secondary CPU 51 restores the contents of the registers when the power supply was stopped. After that, the secondary CPU 51 sets the address before the power supply is cut off, and returns to the set address. As a result, restoration based on the backup information is performed. When restoration based on the backup information is performed, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the sub-backup process.

Further, when receiving a setting value command, the secondary CPU 51 identifies a setting value that can be specified from the setting value command. Then, the secondary CPU 51 stores setting value information that can specify the specified setting value in the secondary RWM 53 . The setting value information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 regardless of whether the secondary CPU 51 performs the sub-initial activation process or the sub-backup process.

Next, processing performed by the main CPU 41 after power supply is started and restored will be described. For example, the main CPU 41 performs a game progress main process.
The game progress main processing will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main CPU 41 stores information about the game state of the slot machine 10, and erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main RWM 43. FIG.

Next, the main CPU 41 starts accepting medals (step S102). Next, the main CPU 41 checks the gaming state (step S103). Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether it is time for a replay operation (step S104). The time of replay operation corresponds to the time when replay is provided. If it is not the replay operation time (step S104: NO), the main CPU 41 performs medal management processing for setting the number of bets in the current variation game (step S105). When the multiplication number is set in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a multiplication number setting command) that can specify that the multiplication number has been set in the output buffer. It should be noted that it is possible to specify the set multiplier from the multiplier setting command. In step S105, when the detection signal from the bet button 18 is input, the main CPU 41 adds the multiplication number so that the multiplication number stored in the main RWM 43 becomes "3", and increases the main RWM 43 by the addition amount. subtract the credits stored in Also, in step S105, the main CPU 41 increases the multiplier by 1 when the detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4 is input. At this time, if the number of bets has reached "3", the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credit stored in the main RWM 43 and updates the credit. Furthermore, at this time, if the credits have reached the upper limit, the credits will not be increased.

The main CPU 41 determines whether the number of bets has reached the game prescribed number X (step S106) when the replay operation is in progress (step S104: YES) or when the process of step S105 is completed. In step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of bets has reached one, that is, whether the number of bets is one or more. That is, the prescribed game number X in this embodiment is one. It should be noted that the main CPU 41 resets the bet number of the previous variation game as the bet number of the current variation game when it is the time of the replay operation (step S104: YES). Incidentally, even when the number of bets is set, the main RWM 43 stores information that can specify whether or not the replay operation is being performed. You can specify when it is.

When the number of bets has not reached the game prescribed number X (step S106: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in the processing of step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the execution of the variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the number of bets has reached the game prescribed number X (step S106: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 20 has been received (step S107). In the present embodiment, the multiplier can be set when the replay is not activated (step S104: NO) from the end of the process of step S102 to the affirmative determination in the process of step S106. situation.

In the process of step S<b>107 , the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the detection signal is input from the start lever 20 , and a negative determination when the detection signal is not input from the start lever 20 . If the start operation has not been accepted (step S107: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if the start operation has been accepted (step S107: YES), the main CPU 41 performs game number subtraction processing (step S108). It should be noted that, when receiving the start operation, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the start of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) in the output buffer.

In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, a second game number subtraction process, and a third game number subtraction process. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, performs a second game number subtraction process after completing the first game number subtraction process, and performs a second game number subtraction process after completing the second game number subtraction process. 3 The number of games is subtracted. Then, in the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after finishing the third game number subtraction process.

In the first game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RWM 43 and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not in the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first game count subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the pseudo-bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The remaining pseudo bonus stay count corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the first advantageous state. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process. The main CPU 41 performs the first game number subtraction process regardless of whether the number of bets is "1" to "3" when the variable game is executed.

In the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second game count subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The remaining number of stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the second advantageous state. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process. The main CPU 41 performs the second game number subtraction process regardless of whether the number of bets is "1" to "3" when the variable game is executed.

In the third game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the advantageous state. If neither the second normal state nor the advantageous state exists, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if the state is either the second normal state or the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The advantageous upper limit value is a value until the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied, and when the advantageous upper limit value reaches 0, the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the third game count subtraction process. The main CPU 41 performs the third game number subtraction process regardless of whether the number of bets is "1" to "3" when the variable game is executed.

After finishing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a combination lottery process for determining a winning number as a combination lottery (step S109). In the winning lottery process, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the winning lottery random number. Also, the main CPU 41 refers to the setting value information and identifies the setting value that has been set. Then, the main CPU 41 selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the specified set value and the number of bets. The main CPU 41 performs a winning combination lottery by referring to the selected winning combination lottery table based on the value of the acquired combination lottery random number. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines the winning numbers to which the obtained combination lottery random numbers are assigned. If the value of the random number for the role lottery is not assigned to the winning number that allows the winning of the predetermined symbol combination, the lottery result of the role lottery will be "lost". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the winning lottery process, thereby realizing the function of the winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery.

In addition, in the combination lottery process, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 information that can specify the lottery result of the combination lottery (hereinafter referred to as winning information). Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as winning information command) that can specify the lottery result of the combination lottery in the output buffer. Also, after storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the combination lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the winning lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous lottery process (step S110). In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery process, a first advantageous transition lottery process, a second advantageous transition lottery process, a ceiling determination process, and an additional lottery process. In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous zone transition lottery process, performs a first advantageous transition lottery process after completing the advantageous zone transition lottery process, and performs a second advantageous transition lottery process after completing the first advantageous transition lottery process. Perform lottery processing. Furthermore, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs the ceiling determination process after finishing the second advantageous transition lottery process, and performs the additional lottery process after finishing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after completing the additional lottery process.

However, the main CPU 41 performs the advantageous lottery process when the number of bets is "3", and does not perform the advantageous lottery process when the number of bets is "1" or "2". Although the details will be described later, when the variable game is executed by setting "1" or "2" as the number of bets, the advantageous section transition lottery process, the first advantageous transition lottery process, and the second advantageous transition lottery process are performed. The transition lottery process, the ceiling determination process, and the additional lottery process are not performed, and the player loses the expectation that the game will develop favorably.

In the advantageous zone transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first normal state. If the state is not the first normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous zone transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the first normal state, the main CPU 41 conducts an advantageous zone transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and determines the transition to the advantageous interval. hold a lottery. The probability that the transition to the advantageous interval is determined in the advantageous interval transition lottery differs according to the set value and the lottery result of the combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the set value “1”<the set value “2”<the set value “3”<the set value “4”<the set value “5”<the set value “6”. ”, the probability that the transition to the advantageous section will be decided is high. It should be noted that the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous interval in the advantageous interval transition lottery may be configured to differ according to one of the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. Further, when the transition to the advantageous section is not determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous section transition lottery process. On the other hand, when a transition to an advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RWM 43 . Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as "advantage allowable command") that can specify that the transition to the advantageous effect state has been determined, and terminates the advantageous transition lottery process.

In the first advantageous shift lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the second advantageous state. If it is neither the second normal state nor the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantage transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 conducts the first advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41 acquires, for example, the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the first advantageous state. 1 Advantageous shift lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery differs according to the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the set value “1”<the set value “2”<the set value “3”<the set value “4”<the set value “5”<the set value “6”. , the probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined is high. The probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ according to one of the set value and the lottery result of the combination lottery. Further, the probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery differs between the second normal state and the second advantageous state. Specifically, the probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second normal state is determined is the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second normal state higher than the probability that a decision to move to When the transition to the first advantageous state is not determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 sends the first advantageous allowable information that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined to the main RWM 43. memorize to Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first advantageous allowable command) that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not in the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantage transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 determines whether the main RWM 43 stores second advantageous allowance information that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been decided. Then, when the second advantage allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantage transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, the main CPU 41 conducts the second advantageous transfer lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41 acquires, for example, the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the second advantageous state. 2 Advantageous transfer lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery differs according to the set value and the lottery result of the combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the set value “1”<the set value “2”<the set value “3”<the set value “4”<the set value “5”<the set value “6”. , the probability of determining the transition to the second advantageous state is high. In addition, the probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ according to one of the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. If the second advantageous transition lottery does not determine the transition to the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 terminates the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when a transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores the second advantageous allowance information in the main RWM 43 . Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second advantageous allowable command) that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state. If the state is not the second normal state, the main CPU 41 terminates the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, if it is in the second normal state, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal execution count stored in the main RWM 43 and updates the normal execution count. The normal execution count corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the second normal state without being controlled in an advantageous state. The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of times of normal execution after updating has reached the ceiling number of times stored in the main RWM 43 . If the normal execution count has not reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 terminates the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, when the normal execution count reaches the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous allowance information in the main RWM 43 . Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous allowable command in the output buffer, and terminates the ceiling determination process.

In the additional lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 terminates the additional lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 conducts an additional lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and adds according to the value of the acquired random number. An additional lottery will be held to decide whether to add or not to add. Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is determined to add, the number of times to add (so-called number of times to add) is also determined. The "addition" referred to here corresponds to increasing the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the second advantageous state, that is, to extend the period of control to the second advantageous state. . The "additional number of times" corresponds to the number of times the remaining number of stays is increased, that is, the number of times added to the remaining number of stays. However, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 exceeds the upper limit value of advantage stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform an additional lottery in the additional lottery process and terminates the additional lottery process. . When it is determined to add in the addition lottery, the main CPU 41 adds the determined number of additions to the remaining number of stays and updates the remaining number of stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the number of additions (hereinafter referred to as an addition number command) in the output buffer, and ends the addition lottery process.

After finishing the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs instruction information determination process (step S111). In the instruction information determination process, when the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state and wins a winning number that allows winning of a bell combination and a single combination in the combination lottery, the main CPU 41 selects an instruction number corresponding to the order of operations for winning the bell combination. to decide. Also, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) that can specify the determined instruction information in the output buffer, ends the instruction information determination process, and returns to the game progress main process. The instruction information displayed on the payout display section 37 in this embodiment includes instruction information corresponding to each operation order (push order) of the stop button. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag to identify the current game state.

After finishing the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information display process (step S112). When the instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the determined instruction information is displayed. The main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the instruction information is displayed until the variable game ends. Note that when the instruction information is not determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the instruction information display process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the wait time has elapsed (step S113). If the wait time has not passed (step S113: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the wait time passes. If the wait time has passed (step S113: YES), the main CPU 41 controls the actuators of the reels 16a-16c so that the reels 16a-16c start rotating (step S114). In the slot machine 10, the variable game is started by starting rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S114. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, rotation control for accelerating and maintaining the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is performed in interrupt processing. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches a constant speed in the interrupt processing, the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c is maintained at the constant speed.

In step S114, the main CPU 41 causes all the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating at the same time or substantially at the same time. For example, in step S114, the main CPU 41 may determine the order in which the reels 16a to 16c should start rotating, and may start rotating the reels 16a to 16c in the determined order. At this time, for example, the order of starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c may be determined from a plurality of orders, or may be one predetermined order.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S115). If the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c has not reached the constant speed (step S115: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c reaches the constant speed. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c has reached a constant speed (step S115: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21-23 has been accepted (step S116). In step S116, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23, and when the detection signal is not input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. is negative. If the stop operation has not been received (step S116: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S115. As a result, the main CPU 41 waits until the stop operation is received when the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is at a constant speed.

On the other hand, if a stop operation has been accepted (step S116: YES), the main CPU 41 executes reel stop processing for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S117). That is, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator with the stop operation as a trigger, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. More specifically, the main CPU 41 determines which symbols are positioned within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode (operation sequence and operation timing) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. A pattern that can be stopped on the effective line YL is searched from among the symbols. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the activated line YL. The main CPU 41 performs such reel stop control for the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the activated line YL. Further, in step S117, when the detection signal is input from the stop buttons 21 to 23, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) capable of specifying the stop button to which the detection signal is input in the output buffer. .

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether all the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S118). If some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S118: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S115. On the other hand, when all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S118: YES), the main CPU 41 performs display symbol determination processing for determining the symbol combination stopped on the activated line YL (step S119). In the display symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the symbol combination (role) with a prize on the activated line YL is stopped, and whether the symbol combination (role) with a prize on the activated line YL is stopped. If there is, the type of the symbol combination is determined. Then, when the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is stopped, that is, when the winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) capable of specifying the winning combination in the output buffer. do. Further, in step S119, when the symbol combination for which the replay is determined as a prize on the pay line YL is stopped, the main CPU 41 sets the bet number set in the current variation game as the bet number again, Activate replay. As a result, the replay is awarded as a prize.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether to pay out medals to the player (step S120). In step S120, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the payout combination has won, and makes a negative determination when the payout combination has not won. When paying out medals (step S120: YES), the main CPU 41 executes medal payout processing (step S121). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 increases the credits stored in the main RWM 43 by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the credit exceeds the upper limit, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so that the number of medals exceeding the upper limit is paid out. In addition, in the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the number of medals to be paid out is displayed when a prize is won. Incidentally, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a missed stopping symbol) is stopped on the pay line YL, no prize is awarded.

If medals are not to be paid out (step S120: NO), or if the medal payout process is finished, the main CPU 41 performs end processing for ending one variation game (step S122). In the ending process, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the end of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) in the output buffer. The variable game end command in the present embodiment is control information that can specify whether or not there is a prize, and the winning combination. In addition, in the ending process, the main CPU 41 performs a winning number counting process, a game state transition process, and an effect state transition process.

First, the acquisition number counting process will be described.
In the acquired number counting process, the main CPU 41 can specify the number of game media awarded during the advantageous section based on the result of the displayed symbol determination process when the second normal state or the advantageous state is selected. Advantageous section acquisition information may be updated. Advantageous section acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 reflects the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game (multiplying number) from the number of paid out medals in the advantageous interval acquisition information, and updates the advantageous interval acquisition information. . For example, when the bell combination wins in a variable game executed with the number of bets set to "3", "12 (=15-3)" is added to the advantageous section acquisition information. In addition, in the case where a single winning combination is won in a variation game executed with the number of bets set to "3", "-2 (= 1 - 3)" is added to the advantageous section acquisition information. be. That is, at this time, "2" is subtracted from the game section acquisition information. Incidentally, the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the replay combination wins. If the updated advantageous section acquisition information is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the advantageous section acquisition information to "0" and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. The advantageous section acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized in accordance with the control to the first normal state. Specifically, the advantageous section acquisition information is initialized when the first variation game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the acquired number counting process, when in an advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the first period acquired information that can specify the number of game media awarded when in an advantageous state based on the result of the displayed symbol determination processing. sometimes. The first period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43 . For example, similar to the advantageous section acquisition information, the main CPU 41 reflects the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals (multiplier) consumed in executing the variable game from the number of paid out medals in the first period acquisition information. , update the first period acquisition information. If the updated first period acquisition information is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the first period acquisition information to "0" and updates the first period acquisition information. Accompanied by being controlled to the first normal state, the first period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized. Specifically, the first period acquisition information is initialized when the first variation game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the winning number counting process, the main CPU 41, when in the first advantageous state, performs a second period during which the number of game media awarded when in the first advantageous state can be specified based on the result of the display symbol determination process. Acquisition information may be updated. The second period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43 . For example, similar to the advantageous section acquisition information and the first period acquisition information, the main CPU 41 subtracts the number of medals (multiplier) consumed in executing the variable game from the number of paid out medals, This is reflected in the period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information is updated. It should be noted that if the updated second period acquired information is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the second period acquired information to "0" and updates the second period acquired information. The second period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as a result of being controlled to the first normal state or being controlled to the second advantageous state. Specifically, the second period acquisition information is initialized when the first variation game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state.

Next, the game state transition processing will be explained.
In the game state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the game state flag and shifts the game state. Note that the main CPU 41 refers to the game state flag to identify the current game state. The main CPU 41 identifies the winning combination based on the result of the displayed symbol determination process (step S119). When the value of the game state flag is updated, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state specifying command) that indicates a game state that can be specified from the updated value in the output buffer.

Specifically, in the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 41, when the main RWM 43 stores advantageous transition allowance information in the first gaming state, that is, when it is determined to transition to the advantageous section, A value that can specify the normal state is set in the game state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times and stores the determined ceiling number of times in the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times from among the number of times less than "1500 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of stays under the lottery probability according to the set value. Further, the main CPU 41 erases the advantageous shift allowance information stored in the main RWM 43 .

Further, when the main RWM 43 stores the first advantageous allowance information in the second gaming state or the second advantageous state, that is, when the transition to the first advantageous state is determined, the main CPU 41 1 A value that can specify an advantageous state is set in the game state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores “30 times” in the main RWM 43 as the pseudo bonus stay remaining number. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the first advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43 .

Further, when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state and the pseudo bonus stay remaining count stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0, that is, when the first advantageous state ends, the main CPU 41 changes the second advantageous allowance information to When stored, or when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, a value capable of specifying the second advantageous state is set in the game state flag. Here, the time when the second advantageous allowable information is stored corresponds to the case where it is determined by lottery that the second normal state is changed to the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is to be changed. . Further, when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more as used herein, it corresponds to the case where the second advantageous state is changed to the first advantageous state. Further, the main CPU 41 adds "50 times" to the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 to update the remaining number of stays. Therefore, when the second advantageous state transitions to the first advantageous state, and when the first advantageous state ends and transitions to the second advantageous state again, an addition of "50 times" is performed. Furthermore, when the second advantageous allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 erases the second advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43 . On the other hand, if the number of remaining pseudo-bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous allowable information is not stored and the remaining number of stays is is not equal to or greater than 1, a value capable of specifying the first normal state is set in the game state flag. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of remaining pseudo-bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while in the first advantageous state, when the second advantageous allowable information is stored, or , the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, the transition condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the number of remaining pseudo-bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous allowance information is not stored and the stay If the remaining number of times is not 1 or more, the transition condition is not established.

Further, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the player is in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value capable of identifying the first normal state. In addition, when the advantage upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the main CPU 41 is in the second normal state and the advantageous state, that is, when the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 41 is set in the game state flag. Similarly, when the advantageous section acquisition information stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 2400 in the second normal state and the advantageous state, that is, when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 A value that can specify the normal state is set in the game state flag. Further, when the conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied, if any of the advantageous shift allowance information, the first advantageous allowance information, and the second advantageous allowance information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 erase. As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the game state transition processing, thereby realizing a function as a game state control means for controlling the game state.

Next, the effect state transition processing will be described.
In the effect state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the effect state flag and shifts the effect state. The main CPU 41 refers to the effect state flag and identifies the current effect state. In the effect state transition process, the main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying the normal effect state to the effect state flag when the game state flag is set with a value that can specify the first normal state or the second normal state. In addition, when the game state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying the pseudo-bonus effect state to the effect state flag. The main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying an advantageous effect state to the effect state flag when a value capable of specifying the second advantageous state is set in the game state flag. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the effect state transition processing, thereby realizing a function as effect state control means for controlling the effect state.

Further, when the ending process is completed in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 ends the game progress main process related to execution of one variation game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, rotation of all the reels is started in response to the start operation, and rotation of the reels is stopped in response to the stop operation.

In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the main CPU 41 may perform settlement processing in addition to the game progress main processing. In the settlement process, the medals stored as data are settled. The main CPU 41 performs settlement processing when the settlement conditions are met. The settlement condition is satisfied when the settlement button 19 is operated within a period during which settlement processing is permitted and the credit is 1 or more. In addition, even if the credit is 0, the settlement button 19 is operated within the period during which the settlement process is permitted, and the number of bets is set when the replay is not activated. It holds if In this way, the settlement conditions include that the settlement button 19 as settlement operating means has been operated. In the present embodiment, the period during which the settlement process is permitted is the period from when the process of step S101 is performed until the determination process of step S107 is affirmatively determined in the game progress main process. That is, in the present embodiment, the period during which the settlement process is not permitted is the period from when the determination process of step S107 becomes affirmative in the game progress main process to the end of the end process of step S122. By inputting a detection signal from the settlement button 19, the main CPU 41 can identify that the settlement button 19 has been operated.

In the settlement process, when the number of credits stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credit. Further, in the settlement process, when the replay is not activated and the number of bets is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 pays out (settles) the number of medals set as the number of bets. Controls the hopper unit HU. However, when the replay is in operation, the main CPU 41 does not control the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the number of bets. The hopper unit HU is controlled so that only the number of medals stored as the credit is paid out. In this way, when the replay is activated, the number of medals set as the number of bets is not settled. When starting the settlement process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a settlement start command) that can specify the start of the settlement process in the output buffer. Further, when the settlement process is completed, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a settlement end command) that can specify that the settlement process has been completed in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs settlement processing, thereby realizing a function as settlement processing means for performing settlement processing for settlement of game values stored as data. As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 may perform settlement processing when settlement conditions are satisfied. That is, the settlement processing means can perform the settlement processing when the settlement conditions including the operation of the settlement operation means are satisfied.

Further, when the settlement process is completed, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after a predetermined waiting time has passed. By returning to the game progress main process, it returns to the "playable period" in which execution of the variable game can be started. In addition, in this embodiment, the predetermined standby time is set to "3 seconds". In the following description, the period from the end of settlement processing to the elapse of a predetermined waiting time is referred to as a "recovery waiting period". Further, when the recovery waiting period ends, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a recovery waiting period end command) that can specify that the recovery waiting period has ended in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, the period from when the settlement process is started until the settlement process is finished corresponds to the first period. That is, the first period is a period from when the settlement process is started until the settlement process is finished. Thus, the first period is the period after the settlement process is started. In addition, in the present embodiment, the period from the end of the settlement process until the execution of the variable game can be started, that is, the return standby period corresponds to the second period. In other words, the second period is a period from when the settlement process is completed until execution of the variable game can be started. Thus, the second period is the period after the first period. That is, the second period is a period after at least the settlement process is completed. Further, in the present embodiment, the period after the settlement process is finished and the execution of the variable game can be started corresponds to the third period. That is, the third period is the period after the second period ends.

Next, the control related to the lighting modes of the turnable lamp 31, the replay lamp 32, the start lamp 33, and the advantageous section lamp 34 will be described.
First, the control related to the lighting mode of the lamp 31 that can be turned on will be described.

When the number of credits has not reached the upper limit, and during the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed in the main processing of the game progress to when the determination processing of step S107 is affirmatively determined, the main CPU 41 Control is performed so that the possible lamp 31 is turned on. However, when the number of credits has reached the upper limit, the main CPU 41 does not accept credits even during the period from when the process of step S101 is performed in the game progress main process until the determination process of step S107 is affirmatively determined. Control is performed so that the possible lamp 31 is extinguished. In addition, the main CPU 41 is designed to turn off the insertable lamp 31 regardless of the credits if it is not within the period from when the process of step S101 is performed in the game progress main process to when the determination process of step S107 is affirmatively determined. to control. For example, if the determination result in step S107 is affirmative when the lamp 31 that can be turned on is turned on, the main CPU 41 controls the lamp 31 that can be turned on to turn off.

Further, when the replay is in operation and the input enable lamp 31 is lit, the main CPU 41 performs settlement processing triggered by the input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19, It controls so that the lamp 31 which can be put in is extinguished. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the entry enable lamp 31 is extinguished upon the start of the settlement process. In addition, when the settlement process is performed when the settlement button 19 is operated while the replay is in operation and the lamp 31 is lit, the main CPU 41 determines that the return waiting period is When the game progress main process is finished and the process returns to the game progress main process, control is performed so that the input possible lamp 31 is turned on. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the entry enable lamp 31 lights up as the return standby period ends.

Similarly, when the replay is not in operation and the input enable lamp 31 is lit, the main CPU 41 is triggered by the input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19 to perform settlement processing. When performing, it controls so that the lamp 31 which can be put in is turned off. When the settlement process is performed when the settlement button 19 is operated while the replay is not in operation and the input enable lamp 31 is lit, the main CPU 41 determines that the return waiting period is When the game progress main process is finished and the process returns to the game progress main process, control is performed so that the input possible lamp 31 is turned on.

Next, control related to the light emission mode of the replay lamp 32 will be described.
The main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to light up when the replay is activated. It should be noted that the main CPU 41 controls the replay lamp 32 to light up even during execution of the variation game started when the replay is activated even when the replay is activated. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 performs control so that the replay lamp 32 is extinguished upon completion of the variation game when the replay role is not won in the variation game started while the replay is in operation. . In addition, the main CPU 41 controls so that the replay lamp 32 continues to light when the replay combination wins in the variation game started while the replay is in operation. When such a replay combination wins continuously, the replay lamp 32 may be turned on again by turning off the replay lamp 32 temporarily and then turning on the replay lamp 32 continuously. Further, when the replay combination wins consecutively, the replay lamp 32 may continue to light up by keeping the replay lamp 32 lighted without turning off the light temporarily.

It should be noted that the main CPU 41 performs control so that the replay lamp 32 continues to light when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation. That is, the main CPU 41 does not turn off the lit replay lamp 32 even when performing settlement processing. As a result, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the replay lamp 32 continues to light during the period during which the settlement process is being performed. Furthermore, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the replay lamp 32 continues to light up during the return standby period after the settlement process is completed. In other words, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the replay lamp 32 lights up for the return waiting period after the settlement process is started. That is, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the second light emitting section lights up from the first period to the second period.

Next, the control related to the lighting mode of the start lamp 33 will be described.
During the period from when the set number of bets is 1 or more and when the processing of step S101 is performed in the main processing of the game progress until the determination processing of step S107 is affirmatively determined, Control is performed so that the start lamp 33 is turned on. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable game can be executed when the number of bets is 1 or more. However, for example, the variable game can be executed only when the number of bets is 2 or more. In this case, the start lamp 33 may be lighted when the set number of bets is two or more. Similarly, for example, when the variable game is configured to be executable only when the number of bets is three, the start lamp 33 is configured to light up when the number of bets set is three. do it.

In addition, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to turn off if it is not within the period from when the process of step S101 is performed in the game progress main process to when the determination process of step S107 is affirmatively determined. For example, if the determination result in step S107 is affirmative while the start lamp 33 is on, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to go out.

Further, when the replay is in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, the main CPU 41 performs settlement processing triggered by the input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19. Control is performed so that the lamp 33 is extinguished. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 is turned off as the settlement process is started. Note that when the settlement process is performed when the settlement button 19 is operated while the start lamp 33 is lit while the replay is in operation, the main CPU 41 terminates the return standby period. Then, when the game progress main processing is returned to, control is performed so that the start lamp 33 is turned on. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 lights up as the return standby period ends. In this way, when the settlement processing is performed while the re-game is operating, the start lamp 33 is extinguished over the return standby period after the start of the settlement processing, and is lit after the end of the return standby period. That is, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the first light emitting unit is turned off from the first period to the second period, and is turned on after the end of the second period.

Similarly, when the replay is not in operation and the start lamp 33 is turned on, the main CPU 41 performs settlement processing triggered by the input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19. In this case, control is performed so that the start lamp 33 is extinguished. If the settlement process is performed when the settlement button 19 is operated while the start lamp 33 is lit while the replay is not in operation, the main CPU 41 terminates the return standby period. Then, when the game progress main processing is returned to, control is performed so that the start lamp 33 is turned on.

As described above, when the replay is in operation and the input enable lamp 31 is lit, the main CPU 41 is triggered by the input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19 to perform settlement processing. When performing, it controls so that the lamp 31 which can be put in is turned off. In other words, when the replay is in operation and the input possible lamp 31 and the start lamp 33 are turned on, the main CPU 41 performs the settlement processing triggered by the input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19. is performed, control is performed so that the lamp 31 that can be turned on and the start lamp 33 are extinguished. At this time, the main CPU 41 performs control so that the input possible lamp 31 and the start lamp 33 are turned off at the same time or substantially at the same time as the settlement process is performed. Here, "substantially simultaneously" means that while there is a time difference for control purposes, it is difficult for the player to recognize the time difference. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the input possible lamp 31 and the start lamp 33 are turned on at the same time or substantially when the settlement process is started. turn off at the same time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the first light emitting unit and the addable light emitting unit are activated at the same time or substantially at the same time as the settlement process is started. lights out.

In addition, as described above, when the settlement process is performed when the settlement button 19 is operated while the replay is in operation and the input enable lamp 31 is lit, the main CPU 41 , When the return standby period is over and the game progress main process is returned to, control is performed so that the input enable lamp 31 is turned on. In other words, when the settlement process is performed when the settlement button 19 is operated while the replay is in operation and the turn-on lamp 31 and the start lamp 33 are lit, the main CPU 41 When the return standby period ends and the game progress main processing is returned to, control is performed so that the input possible lamp 31 and the start lamp 33 are turned on. At this time, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to light up when the return standby period ends, and controls the turn-on lamp 31 to light up at the timing after that. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the start lamp 33 to turn on when the return standby period ends, and then turns on the turn-on lamp 31 when a predetermined delay time (for example, 400 ms) elapses. lights up. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 lights up with the end of the return standby period, and the player can enter the game at the timing after that. Lamp 31 lights up. That is, in the present embodiment, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the first light emitting unit lights up with the end of the second period, and the additional possible light emission occurs at the timing thereafter. lights up.

Next, control related to the light emission mode of the advantageous section lamp 34 will be described.
The main CPU 41 controls the advantageous section lamp 34 to light up when the section is in the advantageous section. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 performs control so that the advantageous section lamp 34 is extinguished when it is not an advantageous section. It should be noted that when the adjustment process is performed in the advantageous section, the main CPU 41 controls the advantageous section lamp 34 to keep lighting. That is, even when performing the settlement process, the main CPU 41 does not turn off the lit advantageous section lamp 34 . As a result, when the settlement process is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 34 continues to light during the period during which the settlement process is being performed. Furthermore, if the settlement process is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 34 continues to light during the return standby period after the settlement process is completed. That is, when the settlement process is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 34 is lit for the recovery waiting period after the settlement process is started. That is, even if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation in the advantageous section, the advantageous section light-emitting portion is illuminated from the first period to the second period.

Next, processing performed by the secondary CPU 51 after power supply is started and restored will be described.
The sub CPU 51 updates the game state information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the game state command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates the game state information to indicate a game state that can be specified from the game state command. Further, the sub CPU 51 updates the effect state information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the effect state command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates the effect state information to indicate the effect state that can be specified from the effect state command.

When the sub CPU 51 receives a multiplying number setting command, it controls to an effect state that can be specified from the effect state information. Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variable game start command after the replay combination is won, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect state to be specified from the effect state information. Concretely, when the type of effect state that can be specified from the effect state information is changed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect state after the change. On the other hand, the secondary CPU 51 continues to control the effect state under control when the type of effect state that can be specified from the effect state information has not been changed. For example, when an effect state identifiable from the effect state information is changed from an effect state other than the normal effect state to the normal effect state, the secondary CPU 51 switches to the background image in the normal effect state and displays the effect display device. By controlling 15, it is controlled to the normal production state. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 13 to emit light in the color of light in the normal effect state, or controls the speaker 14 to output the background music in the normal effect state. to control.

When the instruction information command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a push order navigation effect process for executing a navigation effect suggesting or notifying the pressing order. The sub CPU 51 performs the push order navigation effect processing based on the winning number that can be specified from the winning information command and the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In the push order navigation effect process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation effect based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command is executed. For example, when executing the navigation effect suggesting or notifying the fourth pressing order, the sub CPU 51 displays a navigation image including "3" from the left, "1 ” and a navigation image including “2” may be displayed. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation effect is executed until all the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating.

Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 is executing the navigation effect based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command, the stop button is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order suggested or notified in the navigation effect. If so, terminate the navigation effect and stop the execution of the navigation effect. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, for example, when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the fourth pressing order is being executed, if the stop buttons 21 and 23 other than the stop button 22 are operated for the first time, the navigation effect ends. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, even if the stop button 22 is operated the first time, the stop button 21 is operated the second time, for example, when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the fourth pressing order is being executed. If so, the navigation effect ends. In the slot machine 10, even when the execution of the navigation effect on the effect display device 15 is stopped, the display of the instruction information on the payout display section 37 is continued.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the number-of-additions command, the sub-CPU 51 performs the addition effect processing. On the other hand, when the number-of-additions command is not input, the sub CPU 51 does not perform the addition effect processing. In the addition performance processing, the sub CPU 51 specifies the number of times of addition from the input number of times of addition command and controls the performance display device 15 so that the addition performance of notifying the number of times of addition is executed.

When receiving a winning command, the sub CPU 51 may execute an effect corresponding to a winning combination that can be specified from the winning command. For example, when the sub CPU 51 receives a prize winning command that can specify that the bell has won a prize, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit yellow light, and causes the effect display device 15 to display an image simulating a bell. to control. In this embodiment, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a winning command that can specify that the replay role has won, it controls the decoration lamp 13 to emit blue light, and can specify that the replay role has won. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display such an image. In the slot machine 10, an image capable of specifying that the replay combination displayed on the effect display device 15 has won differs depending on the number of bets. That is, in the slot machine 10, the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 varies depending on the set number of bets as the replay is activated. It should be noted that the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 is different as the replay is activated according to the set number of bets. This corresponds to different effects that can be executed in the effect display device 15 . In other words, in the slot machine 10, it can be said that the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 15 varies depending on the number of bets that are set as the replay is activated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(a), in a variable game executed with the bet number set to "1", the replay combination wins, and the bet number is set to "1" again. When the replay is activated, a first regame effect image RG1 is displayed which can specify that the replay is activated and "1" is set as the number of bets. In other words, the slot machine 10 can execute the effect of displaying the first regame effect image RG1 on the effect display device 15 as the replay in which "1" is set as the number of bets is activated again. . In the present embodiment, the first replay effect image RG1 is an image including character information of "Get one replay!".

Further, as shown in FIG. 7(b), in the variable game executed with the bet number set to "2", the replay winning combination wins, and the replay is set to "2" as the bet number again. is activated, the second re-game effect image RG2 is displayed, which can specify that the re-game is activated and "2" is set as the number of bets. That is, the slot machine 10 can execute the effect of displaying the second re-game effect image RG2 on the effect display device 15 as the re-game in which the number of bets is set to "2" is activated again. . In the present embodiment, the second replay effect image RG2 is an image including character information of "Acquire two replays!". As shown in FIG. 7(c), a replay combination wins in a variable game executed with the bet number set to "3", and a replay is activated in which the bet number is set to "3" again. In this case, a third replay effect image RG3 is displayed, which can specify that the replay is activated and "3" is set as the number of bets. In other words, the slot machine 10 can execute the effect of displaying the third re-game effect image RG3 on the effect display device 15 as the re-game in which "3" is set as the number of bets is activated again. . In this embodiment, the third replay effect image RG3 is an image including character information of "Acquire 3 replays!".

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when any one of 1 to 3 cards is set as the first multiplication number and a different multiplication number is set as the second multiplication number, the first multiplication number is set again. The effect that can be executed when the replay is activated is different from the effect that can be executed when the replay where the second bet is set is activated. That is, the effect that can be executed by the effect executing means when the re-game in which the first bet is set is activated again, is executed when the re-game in which the second bet is set is activated. Different from the rendition feasible in the means.

When receiving the settlement start command, the sub CPU 51 performs settlement effect execution processing for executing an effect related to settlement.
Here, the effects related to settlement will be described with reference to FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c).

As shown in FIG. 8A, during the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process, the effect display device 15 can perform a settlement effect in which the image SA during settlement is displayed. The in-payment image SA is an image containing character information of "in-payment". Thus, in the present embodiment, during the first period, the effect executing means can execute the settlement effect. The settlement effect is performed with the content of suggesting or notifying that the settlement processing is being performed. Since the settlement effect is executed while the settlement process is being performed, it can also be said that the effect is during settlement. The settlement performance is included in the performance related to settlement. In other words, the effect related to settlement that can be executed in the first period includes the settlement effect. Execution of the settlement effect is started when the settlement processing is started, and is finished when the settlement processing is ended.

As shown in FIGS. 8(b) and 8(c), in the slot machine 10, the effect display device 15 executes effects related to settlement even after the settlement process is completed. In the slot machine 10, a post-settlement effect may be executed as an effect related to settlement during both the return standby period and the period after the end of the return standby period. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect execution means can execute the post-payment effect in the second period and the third period. The post-settlement effect includes a settlement end effect, an attention calling effect, and a next game promotion effect.

The post-settlement effect that can be executed during the return standby period includes the end-of-settlement effect. In other words, the effect related to settlement that can be executed in the second period includes the settlement end effect. As shown in FIG. 8B, the settlement end effect is executed by displaying a settlement end image SF on the effect display device 15. FIG. The settlement end image SF is an image including character information of "The settlement has been completed". The settlement end effect is performed with the content of suggesting or notifying that the settlement processing has ended. Execution of the settlement end effect is started when the settlement process is terminated, and is terminated when the return standby period is terminated. That is, the execution of the settlement end effect is started when the settlement process is completed, and is completed after 3 seconds have passed.

The post-settlement effect that can be executed during the return standby period includes a warning effect. In other words, the effects related to the settlement that can be executed in the second period include attention calling effects. As shown in FIG. 8B, the attention calling effect is executed by displaying the attention calling image PF on the effect display device 15. FIG. The alert image PF is an image including character information of "Be careful not to forget to take out the prepaid card." The attention calling effect is performed with the content of calling attention to forgetting to take out the prepaid card. Execution of the attention-calling effect is started with the end of the settlement process, and ends with the end of the return standby period. That is, the execution of the attention-calling effect is started when the settlement process is completed, and the execution is completed after 3 seconds have passed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect executing means can execute the effect related to settlement in both the first period and the second period.

The post-settlement effect that can be executed during the period after the end of the return standby period includes the next game promotion effect. In other words, the effect related to settlement that can be executed in the third period includes the next game promotion effect. In this manner, the effect display device 15 can execute an effect related to settlement during a period after the end of the return standby period. That is, the effect executing means can execute the effect related to the settlement in the third period after the end of the second period. As shown in FIG. 8(c), the next game promotion effect is executed by displaying the next game promotion image AF on the effect display device 15. FIG. The next game promotion image AF is an image that includes a character and text information of "Let's play again." The next game promotion effect is performed with the content of promoting to play the game again. The execution of the next game promotion effect is started when the return waiting period ends, and the execution ends when 15 seconds elapse. By the way, the execution of the next game promotion effect may end when the stop condition is met within 15 seconds from the end of the return waiting period. The cancellation condition is met when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 . In addition, the cancellation condition is satisfied when the start lever 20 is operated while the replay is in operation. If the start lever 20 is operated while the replay is not activated, the cancellation condition is not established.

In this way, when the post-settlement effect is executed, the next game promotion effect is started after the end of the settlement end effect. Similarly, when the post-settlement effect is executed, the next game promoting effect is started after the end of the attention calling effect.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to the execution of the effects related to the payment.
The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the settlement effect when the settlement start command is input. After that, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the settlement effect until the settlement end command is inputted. Then, when the settlement end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the settlement effect. Further, when the settlement end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the settlement end effect. Furthermore, when the settlement end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the attention calling effect. Then, when the return standby period end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the settlement end effect. Furthermore, when the return standby period end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the attention calling effect. Further, when the return standby period end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the next game promotion effect.

Then, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the next game promotion effect when 15 seconds have passed since execution of the next game promotion effect was started. However, when the next game promotion effect is being executed and the stop condition is established before 15 seconds elapse, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the next game promotion effect. Then, the execution of the next game promotion effect is stopped. For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 17, the sub CPU 51 stops executing the next game promotion effect. For example, when the start lever 20 is operated and the variable game is started, the sub CPU 51 stops executing the next game promotion effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls some or all of the decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15, thereby acting as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. function is realized.

Here, based on FIGS. 9A and 9B, the lighting mode of the input possible lamp 31, the lighting mode of the replay lamp 32, the lighting mode of the start lamp 33, and the advantageous section lamp when the settlement process is performed An example of the lighting mode of 34 and the contents of the bet display section 35 will be described together with the effects related to the settlement.

In FIG. 9(a), after the replay winning combination has been won in the variable game in the advantageous section, "3" is set as the number of bets due to the winning of the replay, and the variable game is started. It is assumed that the settlement process was performed before. However, in FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the number of credits before settlement processing has not reached the upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), the advantageous section lamp 34 is lit before the settlement process is performed because the section is an advantageous section. Further, since the replay is in operation before the settlement process is performed, the replay lamp 32 is lit. Furthermore, since the replay is activated and the bet number is set to "3", all the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c light up, and the content of the bet display unit 35 is displayed as the bet number. The content indicates that "3 sheets" is set. Further, before the settlement process is performed, the start lamp 33 is lit because the number of bets is set to "3" due to the activation of the replay. Furthermore, since the credits have not reached the upper limit as premised, before the settlement process is performed, the input possible lamp 31 is lit.

Then, when the settlement process is performed, the advantageous section lamp 34 and the replay lamp 32 are not turned off and remain lit. Furthermore, even when the settlement process is performed, the content of the bet display portion 35 does not change, and remains as it is, indicating that "3" is set as the number of bets. On the other hand, when the settlement process is performed, the start lamp 33 and the input possible lamp 31 are extinguished. At this time, the start lamp 33 and the turn-on lamp 31 are extinguished at the same time or substantially at the same time. Further, during the period in which the settlement process is being performed, a settlement effect is executed in the effect display device 15. - 特許庁

Further, after the settlement process is completed, it becomes a return waiting period. Even when the settlement process is completed, the advantageous section lamp 34 and the replay lamp 32 are not turned off and remain lit. Similarly, even when the settlement process is finished, the content of the bet display portion 35 does not change, and remains as it is, indicating that "3" is set as the number of bets. That is, in this embodiment, even if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the contents of the bet number display portion are maintained from the first period to the second period. Furthermore, even when the settlement process is completed, the start lamp 33 and the input ready lamp 31 are not lit and remain extinguished. In addition, during the return waiting period, the effect display device 15 executes a settlement end effect and a warning effect.

After that, even when the return standby period ends, the advantageous section lamp 34 and the replay lamp 32 are not turned off and remain lit. Similarly, even when the return standby period ends, the content of the bet display portion 35 does not change, and remains as it is, indicating that "3" is set as the number of bets. On the other hand, when the return standby period ends, the start lamp 33 lights up in the same manner as before the settlement process. Also, at the timing after the start lamp 33 is turned on again, the input possible lamp 31 is turned on in the same manner as before the settlement process is performed. Further, when the return waiting period ends, the next game promoting effect is executed in the performance display device 15 over a period of 15 seconds at the maximum after the return waiting period ends.

Incidentally, FIG. 9A illustrates the case where the replay combination wins in the variable game, but when the payout combination wins in the variable game, the bet is not automatically set. Therefore, after the payout combination is won in the variable game, none of the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c are illuminated, and the content of the bet display unit 35 indicates that the number of bets is not set. In addition, after the payout combination is won in the variable game, the start lamp 33 is turned off. However, when the number of bets is set by inserting medals from the medal slot 17 or operating the bet button 18, the content of the bet display section 35 becomes the content corresponding to the number of bets, and the start lamp 33 will light up. Also, when the credits have not reached the upper limit, the input possible lamp 31 lights up.

In FIG. 9(b), after the bell combination has been won in the variable game in the advantageous section and the bet button 18 is operated, "3" is set and the variable game is started. It is assumed that the settlement process was performed before the However, in FIG. 9(b), as in FIG. 9(a), it is assumed that the credits before settlement processing have not reached the upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 9(b), the advantageous section lamp 34 is lit before the settlement process is performed because the section is an advantageous section. Further, since the replay is not activated before the settlement process is performed, the replay lamp 32 is extinguished. Furthermore, even after the payout combination has been won, all the bet light emitting units 35a to 35c are lit up because the bet button 18 is operated and the number of bets is set to "3" as premised. , the content of the bet display portion 35 indicates that "3" is set as the number of bets. Further, before the settlement process is performed, the start lamp 33 is lit because "3" is set as the number of bets, as premised. Furthermore, since the credits have not reached the upper limit as premised, before the settlement process is performed, the input possible lamp 31 is lit.

Then, when the settlement process is performed, the advantageous section lamp 34 is not turned off and remains lit. Further, even when the settlement process is performed, the replay lamp 32 does not turn on and remains extinguished. Furthermore, when settlement processing is performed, the medals set as the number of bets are settled, so the content of the bet display section 35 indicates that "0" is set as the number of bets. content. The content indicating that "0" is set as the multiplier can also be said to indicate that the multiplier is not set. Further, when the settlement process is performed, the start lamp 33 and the input possible lamp 31 are extinguished. At this time, the start lamp 33 and the turn-on lamp 31 are extinguished at the same time or substantially at the same time. For example, the contents of the bet display section 35 may be configured to change at the same time or substantially at the same time as the start lamp 33 and the throwable lamp 31 are turned off. In addition, the contents of the bet display section 35 may be configured to change at the timing after the start lamp 33 and the throwable lamp 31 are turned off. Further, during the period in which the settlement process is being performed, a settlement effect is executed in the effect display device 15. - 特許庁

Further, after the settlement process is completed, it becomes a return waiting period. Even when the settlement process is completed, the advantageous section lamp 34 is not turned off and remains lit. Further, even when the settlement process is completed, the replay lamp 32 remains off without lighting. Further, even when the settlement process is finished, the content of the bet display portion 35 does not change, and the content indicating that the number of bets is not set is maintained. Furthermore, even when the settlement process is completed, the start lamp 33 and the input ready lamp 31 are not lit and remain extinguished. In addition, during the return waiting period, the effect display device 15 executes a settlement end effect and a warning effect.

After that, even when the return standby period ends, the advantageous section lamp 34 is not turned off and remains lit. Further, even when the recovery standby period ends, the replay lamp 32 remains off without lighting. Similarly, even when the return waiting period ends, the content of the bet display portion 35 does not change, and remains as it is, indicating that the number of bets has not been set. When the return waiting period ends, the start lamp 33 does not turn on as before the settlement process is performed, and since the multiplication number is not set, the start lamp 33 remains turned off. On the other hand, at a timing after the timing at which the return waiting period ends, the lamp 31 that can be turned on is lit in the same manner as before the settlement process is performed. Further, when the return waiting period ends, the next game promoting effect is executed in the performance display device 15 over a period of 15 seconds at the maximum after the return waiting period ends.

Here, a case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped when the settlement process is performed will be described. In the following description, when the power supply is started (or restarted) after the power supply is stopped, the set value switch 45 is not operated with the start of the power supply, and the main backup process and the sub backup process are performed. means that the

In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the settlement process is being performed, the settlement process is resumed when the power supply is restarted. If the power supply is stopped while the payment processing is being performed, it means that the power supply is stopped while the medals are being paid for. Therefore, when the power supply is restarted, the remaining medals are settled by returning to the settlement process. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the effect display device 15 executes a settlement effect while the settlement process is being performed. Therefore, the case where the power supply is stopped while the settlement process is being performed can be said to be the case where the power supply is stopped while the settlement effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement process is being performed, the effect display device 15 performs the same operation as when the power supply is stopped. , the effect display device 15 executes the settlement effect. In this way, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement effect is being executed while the settlement process is being performed, the power supply is executed before the power supply is stopped. The settlement effect that was being performed is executed again. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement effect is being executed in the first period, the settlement effect that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is executed again. be done. That is, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the first period, the effect related to the settlement that was being executed before the power supply was stopped run again.

In the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped during the recovery waiting period, the slot machine 10 returns to the recovery waiting period when the power supply is resumed. If the power supply is stopped during the return waiting period, it means that the power supply has been stopped before the situation where it is possible to start the execution of the variable game. Therefore, when the power supply is restarted, by returning to the recovery waiting period, the variable game can be started after the rest of the recovery waiting period has elapsed. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, during the return standby period, the effect display device 15 executes the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect. Therefore, the case where the power supply is stopped during the return standby period can be said to be the case where the power supply is stopped while the settlement end effect is being executed. Further, the case where the power supply is stopped during the return waiting period can be said to be the case where the power supply is stopped while the attention calling effect is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the power supply is restarted after being stopped during the return standby period, the effect display device 15 does not execute the settlement end effect. Similarly, when the power supply is restarted after being stopped during the return standby period, the effect display device 15 does not execute the attention calling effect. In this way, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect is being executed in the return standby period, after the power supply is stopped Performance is not executed. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect is being executed in the second period, the post-settlement effect that was being executed before the power supply was stopped Not executed. That is, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the second period, the effect related to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped Not executed.

In the slot machine 10, for example, if the power supply is stopped when the situation is such that execution of the variable game can be started after the return waiting period ends, when the power supply is resumed, the variable Return to a situation where it is possible to start the game. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the next game promotion effect may be executed during a period of 15 seconds after the end of the return standby period. Therefore, if the power supply is stopped after the return standby period has ended and the situation is such that the variable game can be started, power will be supplied when the next game promotion effect is being executed. is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 10(c), when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the next game promotion effect is being executed after the return waiting period ends, the effect display device 15: The next game promotion effect is not executed. Thus, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the next game promotion effect is being executed after the return waiting period ends, the power supply is executed before the power supply is stopped. The next game promotion effect that has been running is not executed. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect is being executed in the third period, the post-settlement effect that was being executed before the power supply was stopped Not executed. That is, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the third period, the effect related to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped Not executed.

Next, a description will be given of the case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped during the period from when the replay combination is won until the variable game is started.
As described above, when a replay role wins in a variable game executed with the bet number set to "1", and a replay with the bet number set to "1" is activated again, A re-game is activated, and a first re-game effect image RG1 is displayed. Further, when a replay role wins in a variable game executed with the bet number set to "2", and a replay with the bet number set to "2" is activated again, the replay is performed. It is activated, and the second regame effect image RG2 is displayed. Similarly, when a replay role wins in a variable game executed with the number of bets set to "3", and a replay with the number of bets set to "3" is activated again, the replay is performed. is activated, and the third replay effect image RG3 is displayed.

In the slot machine 10, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while one of the replay effect images RG1 to RG3 is being displayed, the image is displayed before the power supply is stopped. None of the replay effect images RG1 to RG3 are displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, in the slot machine 10, when any one of the replay effect images RG1 to RG3 is displayed and the power supply is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, A replay image TG is displayed to suggest or notify that the replay is in operation. In other words, the slot machine 10 provides an effect in which the replay image TG is displayed when the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped during the period from the winning of the replay combination to the start of the variable game. can be executed in the effect display device 15. In the present embodiment, the replay image TG is an image including character information of "replay in operation".

For example, it is assumed that any one of 1 to 3 sheets is set as the first multiplication number, and a multiplication number different from the first multiplication number is set as the second multiplication number. In this case, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from when the replay is activated and the first multiplier is set again until the variable game is started. A possible effect is a effect in which the regame image TG is displayed. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from when the replay is activated and the second multiplier is set again until the variable game is started, the power supply is restarted. A possible effect is a effect in which the regame image TG is displayed. That is, it can be executed by the effect execution means when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the start of the replay in which the first multiplication is set again until the start of the variable game. The effect can be executed by the effect execution means when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the activation of the replay in which the second multiplication is set again until the start of the variable game. It is the same as directing.

In the slot machine 10, it is executed in the effect display device 15 before the power supply is stopped and after the power supply is restarted within the period from the activation of the replay to the start of the variable game. The production is different. However, in the slot machine 10, the bet display unit 35 is displayed before the power supply is stopped and after the power supply is restarted within the period from the activation of the replay to the start of the variable game. The content does not change. In other words, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped during the period from the start of the replay to the start of the variable game, the bet display unit 35 will be displayed even after the power supply is restarted. The contents are maintained as they were before the power supply was stopped.

Next, control when the power supply is stopped when the settlement process is performed, and control when the power supply is stopped during the period from the activation of the replay to the start of the variable game. , will be explained.

When returning to the settlement process with the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the settlement effect. Further, when returning to the return standby period due to the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 does not perform control to execute the settlement end effect. Similarly, when returning to the return standby period due to the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 does not perform control to execute the attention calling effect. When the return standby period end command is input after returning to the return standby period due to the start of power supply, the secondary CPU 51 does not control the effect display device 15 so as to execute the next game promotion effect. . When the return standby period end command is input after returning to the return standby period due to the start of power supply, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the next game promotion effect. It may be configured as In addition, when the state where the execution of the variable game can be started is restored with the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 does not control the performance display device 15 so as to execute the next game promotion performance.

Further, in the case where the situation in which the execution of the variable game can be started is restored due to the start of the power supply, and the replay is in operation, the sub CPU 51 displays the replay image TG. The effect display device 15 is controlled to display. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to display the regame image TG regardless of whether the number of medals set as the number of bets is “1 to 3”.

Here, based on FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c), when the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped within the period from the winning of the replay role to the start of the variable game. An example of display contents of the effect display device 15 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), when a replay combination is won in a variable game executed when "two" is set as the number of bets, the effect display device 15 displays a second replay effect. Image RG2 is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when a replay combination is won in a variable game executed when "3" is set as the number of bets, the effect display device 15 displays a third replay combination. A game effect image RG3 is displayed. In this way, the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 when the replay is activated and the bet number is again set to "2" is changed to "3 bets" when the regame is activated and the bet number is set again. is set, it is different from the effect that can be executed in the effect display device 15.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the power supply is restarted after being stopped while the second re-game effect image RG2 or the third re-game effect image RG3 is being displayed, A replay image TG is displayed on the effect display device 15 . Thus, during the period from when the replay is activated and the number of bets set to "2" to when the variable game is started, and when the replay is activated and the number of bets is set to "3". The effect that can be executed by the effect display device 15 is the same regardless of whether the power supply is stopped and then restarted during the period from then until the start of the variable game.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) After the period as the first period ends, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the period as the second period, the power supply The effect related to the settlement that was being executed before was stopped will not be executed. In this way, when the power supply is stopped during the second period after at least the first period has elapsed since the settlement process was started, the power supply is stopped before the power supply is stopped. Even if the performance is executed, the performance related to the settlement is not executed again when the power supply is restarted. By the way, for example, after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the second period, the effect related to the settlement is executed again when the power supply is restarted. This may confuse those who do not know that the However, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the period as the second period, the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped By preventing the execution of the performance related to , it is possible to suppress confusion when the power supply is started, and it is possible to appropriately execute the performance.

(2) The return waiting period corresponding to the period as the second period is the period after the settlement process has already been completed. For this reason, for example, after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the return standby period, the settlement process is performed by executing the effect related to the settlement again when the power supply is restarted. People who do not know that they have been hit may be more confused. Therefore, if the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the return waiting period after the settlement process has already been completed, before the power supply is stopped Prevented the production related to the settlement that was being executed in . As a result, it is possible to more effectively suppress confusion when the power supply is started, and it is possible to appropriately execute the effect.

(3) The effect related to settlement that can be executed during the first period includes a settlement effect that is performed with content suggesting or notifying that the settlement process is being performed. Therefore, during the period as the first period, by executing the settlement effect, it is possible to let the player know that the settlement process is being performed. In addition, the effects related to the settlement that can be executed during the period as the second period include a settlement end effect performed with content suggesting or notifying that the settlement process has ended. Therefore, in the second period, it is possible to let the player know that the settlement process has ended by the settlement end effect.

On the other hand, for example, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the return standby period corresponding to the period as the second period, the settlement process is completed. Suppose that it is configured such that the settlement end effect of the suggested or notified content is executed again. In this case, even if a person who does not know that the settlement process has been performed finds out that the already completed settlement process has been performed by the settlement end presentation, there is no benefit and rather confusion. There is fear. Therefore, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the return standby period in which the settlement process has already been completed, before the power supply is stopped By not executing the effect related to the settlement that has been executed, it is possible to more effectively suppress confusion when power supply is started, and to appropriately execute the effect.

(4) After the power supply is stopped while the post-payment effect is being executed in the return standby period from the end of the settlement process until the execution of the variable game can be started, the power supply is resumed. When the power supply is stopped, the post-settlement effect that has been executed before the power supply is stopped is not executed. Similarly, the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect is being executed in the third period after the settlement process is completed and the execution of the variable game can be started. After that, when the power supply is restarted, the post-settlement effect that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is not executed. In this way, if the power supply is stopped during the period in which the settlement process has already been completed, even if the post-settlement effect is being executed before the power supply is stopped, the power supply is restarted. After payment, the production will not be executed again. For example, after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement performance is being executed in a period in which the settlement process has already been completed, the post-settlement performance is executed again when the power supply is restarted. and In this case, a person who does not know that the settlement process has been performed may be confused by the performance after the settlement. Therefore, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the post-payment effect is being executed in the period in which the settlement process has already been completed, it will be executed before the power supply is stopped. By preventing the execution of the post-settlement effect that has been used, it is possible to effectively suppress confusion when power supply is started, and to appropriately execute the effect.

(5) The attention-calling effect included in the post-settlement effect is performed with the content of calling attention to forgetting to take out the prepaid card. It is assumed that the situation in which the settlement process is performed is the situation in which the settlement process is performed in order to end the game. In such a situation, by performing an alerting effect that calls attention to forgetting to take out the prepaid card, it is possible to prevent forgetting to take out the prepaid card. On the other hand, for example, when the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect including the attention-calling effect is being executed, and then the power supply is restarted, the attention is given with the content of calling attention to forgetting to take out the prepaid card. Assume that the production is configured to be executed again. In this case, a person who does not know that the settlement process has been performed may be confused if he or she is alerted to forget to take out the prepaid card when the power supply is resumed. Therefore, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect including the attention-calling effect is being executed, the post-settlement effect that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is not executed, it is possible to more effectively suppress confusion when the power supply is started, and it is possible to appropriately execute the effect.

(6) The next game promotion effect included in the post-settlement effect is performed with the content of promoting to play the game again. It is assumed that the situation in which the settlement process is performed is the situation in which the settlement process is performed in order to end the game. In such a situation, the next game promotion presentation is performed to encourage the player to play the game again, so that the player can be encouraged to enjoy the game again. On the other hand, for example, after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect including the attention-calling effect is being executed, the next game is promoted with the content of promoting the game to be played again when the power supply is restarted. Assume that the production is configured to be executed again. In this case, a person who does not know that the settlement process has been performed may be confused if the restart of the power supply prompts the player to play the game again. Therefore, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the post-settlement effect including the next game promotion effect is being executed, the after-settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped By preventing the performance from being executed, it is possible to more effectively suppress confusion when power supply is started, and to appropriately execute the performance.

(7) By the way, for example, if the start lamp 33 is turned on when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, there is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that the execution of the variable game can be started. be. Further, for example, if the replay lamp 32 is extinguished when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the settlement process is performed despite the fact that the replay is in operation. There is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that the replay has stopped working. Therefore, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is operating, the start lamp 33 is turned off and the replay lamp 32 is turned on over the period from the first period to the second period. I made it As a result, while suppressing the misunderstanding that it is possible to start execution of the variable game, it also suppresses the misunderstanding that the replay has stopped working due to the settlement processing, Able to execute performance appropriately.

(8) For example, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, if the content of the bet display section 35 changes, the number of bets will change as a result of the settlement process. There is a risk of misunderstanding. Therefore, even if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the contents of the bet display section 35 are maintained over the period from the first period to the second period. As a result, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the multiplier has changed due to the settlement process being performed.

(9) For example, if the settlement process is performed while the replay is being performed in the advantageous section, if the advantageous section lamp 34 is turned off, the settlement process is performed. There is a possibility that the user may misunderstand that the advantageous section has ended. Therefore, even if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation in the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval lamp 34 is displayed over the period from the first period to the second period. lights up. As a result, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the advantageous section has ended due to the settlement process being performed.

(10) When the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 and the input enable lamp 31 are turned off at the same time or substantially at the same time as the settlement process is started. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the game value stored as data cannot be added, in addition to the fact that execution of the variable game cannot be started when the settlement process is started.

In addition, when settlement processing is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 is lit with the end of the return standby period, and the input possible lamp 31 is lit at the timing after that. When the replay is activated, it is possible to start the variable game, so by lighting the start lamp 33 before the input possible lamp 31, the game value stored as data is added. It is possible to promote the start of the variable game rather than to start it, and to appropriately execute the effect.

(11) Assume that any one of 1 to 3 sheets is set as the first multiplication number, and a multiplication number different from the first multiplication number is set as the second multiplication number. In this case, the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 when the re-game in which the first bet is set is activated again is changed to the re-game in which the second bet is set. It is different from the effect that can be executed in the effect display device 15 . Thus, even when the replay is activated, the player is allowed to grasp which of the first multiplication number and the second multiplication number is set and the replay is activated, and then enjoy the variable game. be able to.

On the other hand, it can be executed in the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the start of the replay in which the first multiplication is set again until the start of the variable game. , the replay image TG is displayed. Further, when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the activation of the replay in which the second multiplication is set to the start of the variable game, the effect display device 15 can perform The effect is to display the replay image TG. In other words, when the replay is activated and the first multiplication number is set, the power supply is stopped and the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 when the power supply is restarted is the same as when the regame is activated. This is the same effect that can be executed in the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped when the second multiplication is set and the power supply is restarted. For example, a situation in which the power supply is stopped may be when the amusement arcade is closed. After that, when the electric power supply is restarted with the opening of the game hall, if the replay is kept in operation, the player who plays the game first can start the variable game without further consuming the game value. is possible. The manager of the gaming facility may wish to avoid such a situation, but in this case, the manager of the gaming facility will set the replay where the first bet is set and the second bet. It does not matter which of the replays is active. Therefore, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the start of the replay to the start of the variable game is set. By setting the number to be the same regardless of the number of bets, it is possible to simply and easily understand that the replay is in operation.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
・Payment conditions may be changed. For example, it may be configured such that the settlement process is restricted when the replay is in operation. For example, the settlement condition may be satisfied when the replay is not activated, but the settlement condition may not be satisfied when the replay is activated. In other words, the settlement conditions may include that the replay is not activated. In addition, for example, the settlement condition may be established even during execution of the variable game. Further, it may be configured such that the settlement condition can be satisfied when the game is in a specific game state, while the settlement condition is not satisfied when the game is not in the specific game state.

- In the settlement process, the main CPU 41 may settle the medals stored as credits after settlement of the medals set as the multiplier. When settling the medals set as multipliers, the settlement may be made by paying out the medals directly, or may be settled by returning them to credits. However, the situation in which the medals set as the number of bets can be settled is limited to when the replay is not activated. In addition, the situation in which the medals stored as credits can be settled is limited to when the credits are 1 or more. Therefore, when the replay is not activated, when the multiplier is set, and the settlement process is performed when the credit is 1 or more, the medal set as the multiplier is may be configured such that the medals stored as credits are settled after the is settled. When the replay is not activated, the multiplier is set, and the settlement process is performed when the credit is 0, the medals set as the multiplier will be replaced. It may be configured such that while the control for settlement is performed, the control for settlement of medals stored as credits is not performed. Similarly, when the multiplier is not set and the settlement process is performed when the credit is 1 or more, the control to settle the medals set as the multiplier is not performed. It may be configured such that control is performed to settle the medals stored as . In addition, when the replay is activated, the multiplier is set, and the settlement process is performed when the credit is 1 or more, the medal set as the multiplier is displayed. may be configured so that control for settling the medals stored as credits is performed while control for settling the bills is not performed. When the replay is activated, the multiplier is set, and the settlement process is performed when the credit is 0, the medals set as the multiplier are replaced. It may be configured such that neither the control for settlement nor the control for settlement of medals stored as credits is performed. Further, in the settlement process, the main CPU 41 may settle the medals set as the multiplier after the settlement of the medals stored as credits.

In the period as the first period, in addition to the settlement performance, a performance different from the settlement performance (for example, an attention-calling performance) may be executed as a performance related to the settlement, or the settlement performance may be replaced with the settlement performance. It may be configured such that an effect different from the effect is executed as an effect related to payment. For example, when the settlement effect is executed along with the start of the settlement process, separately from the settlement effect, the next game promotion effect is performed after the attention calling effect is executed along with the start of the settlement process. may be configured to run.

・The effect related to the settlement executed during the period as the second period may be either one of the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect, or a different effect from both the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect ( For example, it may be a next game promotion effect). In other words, during the period as the second period, in addition to the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect, a different effect from the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect may be executed. Instead of one or both of the calling effects, a different effect from both the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect may be executed.

In the period as the third period, in addition to the next game promotion effect, an effect different from the next game promotion effect (for example, attention calling effect) may be executed as an effect related to settlement. Instead of the promotion performance, a performance different from the next game promotion performance may be executed as the performance related to settlement. For example, when the next game promotion effect is executed in accordance with the end of the settlement process, the attention calling effect may be executed after the next game promotion effect is executed.

・If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the first period, the settlement related to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped It may be configured so that the production is not executed. For example, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement effect is being executed in the period as the first period, the settlement effect that was executed before the power supply was stopped may be configured so that it is not executed. For example, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement effect is being executed in the period as the first period, the effect of suggesting or notifying that the recovery is in progress is executed. It may be configured as At this time, the effect relating to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped may be executed, or may not be executed. For example, the effect that suggests or notifies that the player is returning may be the effect of displaying an image containing the text information of "Please wait for a while", or the text information of "I will return from the next game". It may be an effect of displaying an image containing the image. In addition, although the production|presentation which suggests or notifies that it is returning is illustrated here, it is not restricted to it, For example, the production|presentation accompanying the start of an electric power supply may be sufficient. The effect associated with the start of the power supply may be a effect of displaying an image including text information of "power turned on".

・If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the second period, the settlement related to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped You may comprise so that production may be performed. For example, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect are being executed in the second period, the power supply is executed before the power supply is stopped. Either or both of the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect which have been executed may be executed. For example, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the settlement end effect and the attention calling effect are being executed in the period as the second period, it means that the recovery is being performed as described above. It may be configured such that an effect of suggesting or notifying is executed. At this time, the effect relating to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped may be executed, or may not be executed. It should be noted that the effect is not limited to suggesting or notifying that the recovery is in progress, and may be, for example, an effect associated with the start of power supply as described above.

・If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the third period, the settlement related to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped You may comprise so that production may be performed. For example, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the next game promotion effect is being executed in the period as the third period, the power supply was executed before the power supply was stopped. It may be configured such that the next game promotion effect is executed. For example, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the next game promotion effect is being executed in the period as the third period, it suggests that it is in the process of returning as described above. It may be configured such that a notifying effect is executed. At this time, the effect relating to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped may be executed, or may not be executed. It should be noted that the effect is not limited to suggesting or notifying that the recovery is in progress, and may be, for example, an effect associated with the start of power supply as described above.

- You may change the aspect of a part or all of the production|presentation regarding the settlement in the said embodiment. For example, the contents of a part or all of the effects related to settlement in the above embodiment may be changed. For example, the settlement effect may be configured to be executed by displaying an image including text information of "Payment is being processed. Please wait for a while." For example, the settlement end rendering may be configured to be executed by displaying an image including text information "The settlement has been completed." For example, the attention-calling effect may not be performed with the content of calling attention to forgetting to take out the prepaid card, and may be performed with the content of calling attention to being absorbed in the game. For example, the attention calling effect may be configured to be executed by displaying an image including character information "Pachinko/Pachislot is a game to be enjoyed moderately. Be careful not to become addicted." For example, the next game promotion effect may be configured to be executed by displaying an image including text information of "Please come again".

・If the settlement process is performed while the replay winning combination is won, at least part of the 1st period to the 3rd period, or any period of the 1st period to the 3rd period During a part of the period, the effect display device 15 may execute an effect suggesting or notifying that the replay is in operation. The effect of suggesting or notifying that the replay is activated at this time may be the same as the effect in which the regame image TG is displayed, or may be a different effect. For example, an effect suggesting or notifying that a replay is operating may be configured to be executed in the effect display device 15 after the settlement process is completed. For example, an effect suggesting or notifying that a replay is operating may be configured to be executed by the effect display device 15 during a part of the period during which the settlement process is being performed. For example, an effect suggesting or notifying that a replay is operating may be configured to be executed by the effect display device 15 after the end of the next game promotion effect.

・If the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 is turned off during the first period, and the start lamp 33 is turned on when the first period ends. It may be configured to Further, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is operating, the start lamp 33 may be configured to light up over the period from the period as the first period to the period as the second period. For example, if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 blinks during part or all of the period from the first period to the second period. It may be configured to When configured in this way, it is possible to suggest or notify that the settlement process has been performed by blinking the start lamp 33 .

・If the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the input enable lamp 31 is extinguished during the period as the first period, and the input enable lamp 31 is extinguished when the first period ends. may be configured to light up. In addition, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the input possible lamp 31 may be lit over the period from the first period to the second period. . For example, if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, during a part or all of the period from the period as the first period to the period as the second period, the input enable lamp 31 is turned on. It may be configured to blink. In such a configuration, it is possible to suggest or notify that the settlement process has been performed by blinking the input possible lamp 31 .

When the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 and the input enable lamp 31 may be extinguished at different timings when the settlement process is started. For example, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the entry possible lamp 31 is turned off with the start of the settlement process, and the start lamp 33 is turned off at a later timing. can be configured to For example, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 is turned off with the start of the settlement process, and the input possible lamp 31 is turned off at a later timing. can be configured to

・When the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the start lamp 33 and the entry possible lamp 31 may be configured to light up at the same time or substantially at the same time as the return standby period ends. good. In addition, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the entry possible lamp 31 lights up with the end of the return standby period, and the start lamp 33 lights up at the timing after that. may be configured.

・If the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the replay lamp 32 is turned off during the first period, and the replay lamp 32 is turned on when the first period ends. It may be configured to Further, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the replay lamp 32 may be turned off over the period from the first period to the second period. For example, if the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the replay lamp 32 flashes during part or all of the period from the first period to the second period. It may be configured to In the case of such a configuration, blinking of the replay lamp 32 can suggest or notify that the settlement process has been performed.

・If the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the contents of the bet display section 35 will be changed during a part or all of the period from the period as the first period to the period as the second period. It may be configured to change temporarily. For example, when the settlement process is performed while the replay is in operation, the bet display unit 35 is displayed during part or all of the period from the first period to the second period. Some or all of the constituent bed light emitting units 35a to 35c may be configured to blink. In such a configuration, it is possible to suggest or notify that the settlement process has been performed by blinking the bed light emitting units 35a to 35c. Of the bed light emitting units 35a to 35c, the blinking bed light emitting units may be part or all of the bed light emitting units 35a to 35c that are lit before the settlement process is performed, or the settlement process is performed. It may be all of the bed light emitting portions 35a to 35c regardless of which bed light emitting portion is lit before being turned on.

・If the settlement process is performed during the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 34 is turned off during the first period, and the advantageous section lamp 34 is turned on when the first period ends. It may be configured as Further, when the settlement process is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 34 may be turned off over the period from the first period to the second period. For example, when the settlement process is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp 34 blinks during part or all of the period from the first period to the second period. can be configured to When configured in this way, it is possible to suggest or notify that the settlement process has been performed by blinking the advantageous section lamp 34 . Even in the case where the settlement process is performed while the replay is operating in the advantageous section, it may be configured as in this example.

- When the replay is activated, the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 may be the same regardless of the number of bets set again. For example, it is assumed that any one of 1 to 3 sheets is set as the first multiplication number, and a multiplication number different from the first multiplication number is set as the second multiplication number. In this case, the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 when the re-game in which the first bet is set is activated again is changed to the re-game in which the second bet is set. The effect may be the same as the effect that can be executed in the effect display device 15 .

・When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation, the effect that can be executed on the effect display device 15 can be changed according to the set number of bets. good. For example, it is assumed that any one of 1 to 3 sheets is set as the first multiplication number, and a multiplication number different from the first multiplication number is set as the second multiplication number. In this case, it is executed in the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the start of the replay in which the first multiplication is set again until the start of the variable game. A possible effect is shown in the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped and restarted within the period from the activation of the replay in which the second multiplication is set until the start of the variable game. You may make it differ from the executable production. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the replay is in operation, the effect of suggesting or notifying that the regame is in operation may not be executed. That is, the game machine may not execute the effect of displaying the re-game image TG.

- When a replay combination is won, the replay may not be activated in the processing of step S119, and the replay may be activated in the processing after step S120 (for example, the processing of step S122). In addition, when a replay combination is won, the replay may not be activated in the processing of step S119, and the replay may be activated in the processing after step S122 (for example, the processing of step S102).

- In the above embodiment, the first period is from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process. may be set as the first period. That is, the first period may be a part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process. Alternatively, the first period may be from the start of the settlement process to the timing after the end of the settlement process. That is, the first period may be a period including a part of the period after the settlement process is completed. For example, the first period may be a period including part of the return standby period, or may be a period including part of the period after the variable game can be started. .

As long as the second period is a period after the end of the first period, for example, it may be a period including a part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process. For example, the second period is a period after the end of the first period, and may be a part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process. For example, the second period is part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process, and the period from the end of the settlement process to the start of execution of the variable game. It may be a period including a part or all of the period.

If the third period is a period after the end of the second period, for example, it may be a period including a part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process. , a period including part or all of the return waiting period. For example, the third period is a period after the end of the second period, and may be a part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process. For example, the third period may be a period after the end of the second period and may be part or all of the return waiting period. For example, the third period is part of the period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process, and the period from the end of the settlement process to the start of execution of the variable game. It may be a period including a part or all of the period. For example, the third period is part or all of the period from the end of the settlement process until the execution of the variable game can be started, and it is possible to start the execution of the variable game. It may be a period after and a period including. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the third period is regarded as a period from when the execution of the variable game can be started after the settlement process is finished until the execution of the next game promotion effect is finished. can also In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in the third period, the next game promotion effect is executed after the end of the return waiting period after the variable game can be started after the settlement process is finished. It can also be regarded as a period until the timing when 15 seconds, which corresponds to the maximum time that can be held, elapses.

The above-described embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game is generated (given) when a symbol combination (bonus stop) corresponding to a bonus combination is derived in a variable game. Then, the period during which the bonus game is occurring may be included in the advantageous section. Incidentally, in a slot machine capable of generating a bonus game, the state in which the winning of the bonus combination is permitted is also called a "carry-over state" or "internal state".

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine capable of imparting a penalty that causes a disadvantage to the player. Note that the penalty may be given for one variation game or for a plurality of variation games.

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses game media other than medals. For example, it may be embodied as a game machine using game balls (pachinko balls) as game media. In addition, game media may be managed by data (information). That is, the slot machine 10 may be a so-called management gaming machine. That is, the slot machine 10 may be a medalless gaming machine. In the medalless game machine, instead of credits or in addition to credits, the number of owned medals including medals lent from the sand unit SU may be stored as data. The number of medals possessed is also referred to as the number of balls or medals possessed. In the case of such a configuration, when the held ball is stored as data, the settlement process of the present embodiment may be applied in the process of refunding (transferring) the held ball to the sand unit SU. Further, in the process of returning the number of medals set as the multiplier to the held balls stored as data, the settlement process of the present embodiment may be applied. A medal in a medalless game can be said to be a virtual medium. The virtual medium corresponds to game value.

- The credits may be increased even during execution of the variable game. For example, if the variable game is being executed and the credits have not reached the upper limit, inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 17 may increase the credits by one. In the medalless game machine, for example, even during execution of the variable game, the medals lent from the sand unit SU may be added to the possession balls stored as data.

The game machine may not include some or all of the input possible lamp 31, replay lamp 32, start lamp 33, advantageous section lamp 34, bet display section 35, credit display section 36, and payout display section 37. For example, it may be a gaming machine that does not include the input enable lamp 31 . In addition, for example, a gaming machine that does not include the credit display unit 36 may be used.

- The slot machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko game machine. In a pachinko game machine, a jackpot game is generally generated after winning a jackpot lottery. In a pachinko game machine, game balls correspond to game value. In a pachinko game machine, for example, when a ball ejection button is operated to pay out game balls stored in a storage tray (so-called upper tray or lower tray) that stores game balls, the electrically stored game It may be arranged for balls to be paid out and settled. Further, the pachinko machine may be a pachinko machine capable of storing the number of game balls as data, and capable of executing a variable game by shooting the game balls stored as data. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called management gaming machine) in which physical game media are not paid out. A game ball stored as data can be said to be a virtual medium. The virtual medium corresponds to game value. In a pachinko game machine as a managed game machine, the settlement process of the present embodiment may be applied in the process of paying back game balls as possession balls to the sand unit SU.

- The number of types of setting values may be one. Even if there are a plurality of types of set values, the same combination lottery table may be used in the combination lottery for some of the plurality of set values. Moreover, it is not necessary to configure the setting value to be changeable.

- The function of the main board|substrate 40 in the said embodiment may be divided|segmented into several board|substrates, and may be implement|achieved. Also, the main CPU 41 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- The function of the sub-board 50 in the above-described embodiment may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these boards are collectively controlled. A general board may be further provided. Also, the sub CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

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(b) If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the first period, the power supply that was being executed before the power supply was stopped The production related to settlement is executed again.

(b) The effect related to the settlement that can be executed in the second period includes a warning effect, and the warning effect is performed with the content of calling attention to forgetting to take out the prepaid card.
(c) The effect executing means is capable of executing the effect related to the settlement in a third period after the end of the second period, and power is supplied while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the third period. When the power supply is restarted after being stopped, the effect relating to the settlement that was being executed before the power supply was stopped is not executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Slot machine 13... Decoration lamp 14... Speaker 15... Effect display device 17... Medal slot 20... Start lever 21-23... Stop button 30... Information panel 31... Input possible lamp 32... Replay lamp 33... Start lamp 34... Advantageous section lamp 35 BET display unit 36 Credit display unit 37 Payout display unit 40 Main board 41 Main CPU 42 Main ROM 43 Main RWM 45 Set value switch 50 Sub board 51 Sub CPU 52 Sub ROM 53 Sub-RWM 60 Power supply board

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of storing gaming values as data and capable of executing a variable game by consuming the gaming values stored as the data,
an operable settlement operation means;
settlement processing means for performing settlement processing for settlement of the gaming value stored as the data;
a performance execution means;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The settlement processing means is capable of performing the settlement processing when a settlement condition including that the settlement operation means is operated is satisfied,
The effect executing means can execute the effect related to settlement in both a first period after the start of the settlement process and a second period after the end of the first period,
If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the effect related to the settlement is being executed in the second period, the effect related to the settlement that was executed before the power supply was stopped. is not executed. The first period is a period from the start of the settlement process to the end of the settlement process,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second period is a period from the end of the settlement process until execution of the variable game can be started. The second period is at least a period after the settlement process is completed,
The effect related to the settlement that can be executed in the first period includes a settlement effect,
The settlement effect is performed with content that suggests or notifies that the settlement process is being performed,
The effect related to the settlement that can be executed in the second period includes a settlement end effect,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said settlement end effect is performed with content suggesting or notifying that said settlement processing has ended.

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