JP6442032B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from feeling distrusted even if a player misses an arrival notification. A slot machine for calculating a net increase number during a net increase number calculation period from the control of ART to the end of an advantageous period and displaying the net increase number during an AT or a bonus is calculated. The net increase number is displayed in the normal mode until the specified number “5000” OVER display number is reached, whereas the net increase number is displayed in the rainbow mode when the net increase number reaches the “5000” OVER display number. After that, the display in the rainbow mode is maintained even when the net increase is less than “5000”. [Selection] Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game and giving a game value according to the symbols when variable display is stopped. .

  As an example of a gaming machine, multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged are provided, and the start switch is operated with the number of bets set using medals etc., and the lottery is started and the rotation of the reels is started. Based on the result of the lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (push order, operation timing, etc.), the rotation of the reels is stopped, and medals are selected according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels stop. There are slot machines that can grant benefits including payouts and the like. Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus or RT (Replay Time) for improving a winning probability of a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay) and a result of a combination lottery result in winning a plurality of combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to a player for winning a winning combination with a larger privilege.

  In such a gaming machine, the net increase number after the advantageous state is started is calculated, and when the net increase number reaches the predetermined number, a predetermined arrival notification is executed. In some cases, the arrival notification is not executed even when the predetermined number of sheets is reached again after the net increase is less than the predetermined number (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-208625

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the arrival notification is executed when the net increase number reaches the predetermined number, but after the arrival notification is executed, the arrival of the predetermined number is not suggested and the same as before the predetermined number is reached. The game proceeds in a manner. For this reason, if the player misses the arrival notification, the player is mistaken as if the notification has not been notified even though the predetermined number has been reached. As a result, there is a risk that the gaming machine may be distrusted, for example, an internal malfunction has occurred.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from feeling distrust even if a player misses the arrival notification.

A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention can variably display a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of wagers for one game, and the gaming value according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped. In an awardable gaming machine, an advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and a bet based on the assigned gaming value between the time when the advantageous state is controlled and a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. A net increase calculating means for calculating a net increase obtained by subtracting a game value set as a number, and setting the specific information by setting the specific information when the net increase calculated by the net increase calculating means reaches a specific number, and setting the specific information Specific information setting means for maintaining the specific information even when the net increase is less than the specific number according to the game after the game, and the net increase during the advantageous state A net increase display means for displaying the net increase calculated by the output means, the net increase display means until the net increase reaches the specific number and when the specific information is not set, the net increase is displayed. The number is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and when the net increase reaches the specific number, the specific information is set by reaching the specific number, and the net increase is different from the predetermined display mode. Even if the net increase is displayed in a special display mode and the net increase displayed in accordance with the game after the display of the net increase is changed from the predetermined display mode to the special display mode, the net increase is not included. maintaining the display in the special display mode based on the specific information set regardless of the number, the in advantageous conditions in a an even during non-display periods interrupt the display of the number of the net increase, the non-table When the period ends, the display of the net increase is resumed, and the net increase calculation means continuously calculates the net increase even during the non-display period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, The specific information setting means does not set the specific information when the net increase reaches the specific number during the non-display period, and the game value is given after the non-display period ends. When the non-display period ends, when the net increase reaches the specific number during the non-display period, the specific information is set. The display is resumed in the predetermined display mode from the net increment calculated by the net increment calculating means during the non-display period, and then the specific information is set by adding the game value. Based on the above, the net increase is displayed in the special display mode .

According to this configuration, the net increase calculated until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after being controlled to the advantageous state is displayed in the predetermined display mode until the net increase calculated reaches the specific number. When the net increase reaches a specific number, the net increase is displayed in a special display mode different from the predetermined display mode, and the net increase is determined according to the game after the display of the net increase is changed to the special display mode. Even when it becomes less than, the display in the special display mode is maintained. Thus, after the net increase reaches the specific number, the special display mode is displayed regardless of whether the net increase is less than the specific number. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether or not the specific number has been reached depending on whether or not the net increase is displayed in a special display mode, and it is assumed that the player has missed the notification that the net increase has reached the specific number. However, since the net increase is displayed in the special display mode, it is possible to grasp that the gaming machine is operating normally, and it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being distrusted .

  Preferably, there is provided special state control means for controlling to a special state that is different from the advantageous state and advantageous to the player, and the net multiplication calculating means is controlled until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied. The net increase is continuously calculated even during the special state, and the net increase display means displays the net increase even during the special state, and the net increase reaches the specific number during the special state. Sometimes the net increment is displayed in the special display mode different from the predetermined display mode, and the display in the special display mode is maintained even when the net increase is less than the specific number thereafter. To do.

  According to this configuration, the net increase is continuously calculated even during the special state, and when the net increase reaches a specific number, the net increase is displayed in a special display mode, and thereafter the net increase is not displayed. Even when it is less than the specific number, the display in the special display mode is maintained. As a result, in calculating and displaying the net increase, it is possible to have a relationship between the advantageous state and the special state, improve the interest of the game, and when the special state different from the advantageous state is controlled. In addition, it is possible to grasp whether or not the specific number has been reached based on whether or not the net increase is displayed in the special display mode, and the gaming machine is operating normally because the net increase is displayed in the special display mode. This can also be understood, and it is possible to prevent the distrust of the gaming machine.

  Preferably, the special state control means can be controlled to the special state in a special permissible period during which control to the special state is permitted, and the gaming machine is on the condition that it is in the special permissible period. A special permissible effect executing means for executing a special permissible effect indicating that it is in a special permissible period, and the net increase calculating means is configured to increase the net increase even during the special permissible period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. The net increase display means interrupts the display of the net increase from the execution of the special permissible effect until the special state is controlled, and is controlled in the special state. When the net increase reaches the specific number from the execution of the special permissible effect until the special state is controlled, the special state is controlled. Is the number of the net increase displayed at the predetermined display mode from, the game value in subsequent displays in the special display mode the number net increase when it is granted.

  According to this configuration, the net increase is continuously calculated even during the special permissible period, while the display of the net increase is interrupted from when the special permissible effect is executed until the special state is controlled. Thereby, when the special permissible effect is being executed, the player can be concentrated on being controlled to the special state. In addition, when the net increase reaches a specific number from the execution of the special permissible effect until the special state is controlled, the game is performed after the net increase is displayed in a predetermined display mode after the special state is controlled. When the value is given, the net increment is displayed in a special display mode. Thereby, the net increase is not suddenly displayed in the special display mode at the moment of being controlled to the special state. As a result, it is possible to prevent a feeling that a special performance has been executed, and to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

  Preferably, the special state control means can be controlled to the special state in a special permissible period during which control to the special state is permitted, and the gaming machine is on the condition that it is in the special permissible period. A special permissible effect execution means for executing a special permissible effect indicating that it is in a special permissible period, and when the net increase reaches one of a predetermined number of stages, the fact that the number of stages has been reached A reaching effect display means for displaying a reaching effect, wherein the net increase calculating means continues to calculate the net increase even during the special permissible period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, and The effect display means, even when the net increase has reached one of the plurality of types of stages determined, between the execution of the special allowable effect and the control of the special state. There are not displaying the arrival presentation, the game value in the after after being controlled to the special state to display the reaching effect when it is granted.

  According to this configuration, the net increase is continuously calculated even during the special permissible period, but the special permissible effect is executed even when the net increase reaches any one of a plurality of types of stages. The reaching effect is not displayed until the game is controlled to the special state, and the reaching effect is displayed when the game value is given after the control is performed to the special state. Accordingly, when the special permissible effect is being executed, the player can be concentrated on being controlled to the special state, and the arrival effect is not displayed suddenly at the moment when the special state is controlled. As a result, it is possible to prevent a feeling that a special performance has been executed, and to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the state where the front door of the slot machine is opened. It is a development view of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating each transition of a gaming state and an advantageous period. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the net increase number display process performed when the number of bets is set and one game is started. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the pure increase number display process performed when a medal is awarded. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of predetermined effects, such as the display mode of an OVER display number, and a pure increase number display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the end screen process for displaying an end screen at the time of completion | finish of AT or a bonus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the net increase number display initialization process for initializing the information relevant to display, such as a net increase number. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display when AT is complete | finished after the ART is started until the net increase number reaches “5000”. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase number reaches “5000” during AT since the start of ART. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase number reaches “5000” during a bonus controlled by winning an RBB during AT after the ART is started. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display example and a display example of an end screen when the net increase number reaches “5000” during display of the RBB confirmation screen during the AT after the ART is started. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using a medal as a game medium will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium or a score given internally rather than using a gaming medium. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

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

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / released with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by an administrator of the game hall.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R are rotated, the display window 7 can visually recognize a state in which symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the variable display part 13 which variably displays a plurality of symbols is formed by the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R.

  The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display section 13 includes a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L in the display window 7, and a portion corresponding to the front of the reel 11M in the display window 7. And a reel 11M, a middle variable display row 10M, and a right variable display row 10R comprising a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. In the state where the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display column 10L, the middle variable display column 10M, and the right variable display column 10R can stop and display symbols on the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively. For this reason, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line composed of a lower row of the left variable display row 10L, a lower row of the middle variable display row 10M, and a lower row of the right variable display row 10R is set as a winning line to be a winning determination target for the combination. Yes. In the display window 7, a winning line NL is drawn.

  A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image as the game (game) progresses. In addition, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols, the number of payouts, etc. is printed is provided above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5. Lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

  The payout display 46 is a display that is used for displaying various information such as error information as well as displaying the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pressing order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) advantageous for the player, a result of a role lottery, or the like. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that an advantageous period in which an AT game that can notify the advantageous operation mode is acceptable (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period).

  Each of the credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notifies information according to the lighting state of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is constituted by, for example, an LED, and is turned on during the advantageous period and is turned off during a normal period that is not the advantageous period.

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

  The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting a bet amount for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting a bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number is the maximum specified number that can be set for one game (hereinafter also referred to as one game) (in this embodiment, “3” except for “in bonus” and “2 in“ bonus ”). ")." The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or a set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R to stop variable display of symbols. The medal slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

  A lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided below various operation units on the front door 5. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R include light sources such as LEDs, for example, and perform effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

  Above the reel unit 9, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are installed in a state of being housed in the board case. If a fraud is made to a control board or the like stored in the board case, in order to make it possible to easily identify the trace, for example, some members must be destroyed or the board cannot be contacted. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines that connect the boards.

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

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

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

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

  The power switch 50 is a switch for switching presence / absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change processing, and is a switch that detects an operation for shifting to setting change processing.

  The set value is a value that specifies the winning probability (and hence the payout rate, the degree of advantage) in the role lottery. As setting values, for example, there are six stages 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities. The setting value can be changed by switching to the setting change process by turning on the power with the change process start switch 56 turned ON by the setting change key managed by the game hall administrator. When shifting to the setting change process, the RAM of the slot machine 1 is initialized (cleared).

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example,... 5 → 6 → 1 → 2...) By operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, when the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the setting value displayed at that time is stored, and the change process start switch 56 is turned off to end the setting change process. Thereby, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a role lottery or the like described later is performed based on the stored set value.

  On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is disposed at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine, and the regular medal is placed on the first flow path 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, the non-regular medal is guided to the second flow path 44 side to be discharged to the outside.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. On the reels 11L to 11R, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, and the like. Actually, however, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, “R7” has a red “7” design, “G7” has a green “7” design, “BE” has a “Bell” design, “RP” has a “Replay” design, etc. ing. The plural kinds of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbol, numeral, or the like. Note that “C1” and “C2” are configured by pictures having similar appearances, and thus are collectively referred to as “C”. Similarly, “T1” and “T2” are also composed of patterns having similar appearances, and are collectively referred to as “T”.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 is operated, a predetermined number of medals necessary for starting one game are set. When the rotation can be started and the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display symbols and start one game. In the present embodiment, “3” is set as the specified number of game states other than “medium bonus”, and “2” is set as the specified number of “medium bonus”. The specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

  After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and one game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player in accordance with the symbol combination when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. Examples of the predetermined privilege include, but are not limited to, transition of gaming state, automatic setting of the number of bets for the next game without newly using medals, etc., payout of a predetermined number of medals (or credit addition), etc. is not.

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

  The main control board 63 is a board on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub-control board 73 is a board on which a sub-CPU 71 that controls effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates a power supply for driving various electrical components mounted on the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each unit, etc.).

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

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

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

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is mounted with a display unit composed of 7 segment LEDs. The display device mounted on the main control board 63 always displays the stay period of the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to all the game periods, the ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus with respect to the total payout number, and the like. . The advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46). You may do. In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63.

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

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

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, and the like shown in FIG.

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

(Betting number setting process)
In the bet amount setting process of S100, the bet number is determined according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-game flag set at the time of winning the re-gamer, and the like. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, a state in which rotation can be started (validation) in which an operation to the start switch 19 is received effectively is set.

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

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

  As types of combinations, a bonus combination, a replay combination, and a small combination are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus with a high probability of winning a small combination. The re-playing role (hereinafter also referred to as replay) is a role for setting the re-playing flag described above, and the next game is defined without newly using a medal (or credit) owned by the player in the betting number setting process. This is the role of automatically setting the bet number corresponding to the number as the bet number of the next game. A small combination is a combination that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

  As the bonus combination, combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2” are provided. For the symbol combinations “RBB1” and “RBB2”, a combination of three “R7” and three “G7” is defined. Each of “RBB1” and “RBB2” ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number described in the remarks column of FIG.

  As re-playing roles, role names “RPC”, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided. In the “RPC” symbol combination, a combination of three “RP” is defined. For “RTT1” to “RTT9”, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combinations “RTT1” to “RTT9” are stopped on the winning line NL, the “T” symbols may be stopped at the lower, middle, and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. Are aligned diagonally. Further, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are also referred to as promoted replays because they serve as an opportunity to control the advantageous RT.

  As small roles, role names “BE”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH” are provided. For the symbol combination “BE”, a combination of three “BE” is defined. For “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. “BE” means that in a gaming state where the specified number is set to “3” (other than “in bonus”), a winning is made when the pressing order is correct and nine medals are paid out. In “BONUS BONUS” in which “2” is set, “12” medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order. “ATA1” to “ATA12” can be awarded according to the operation timing to the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and one medal is paid out. When “CH” wins, one medal is paid out. “CH” is a role that triggers an advantageous period lottery to determine whether or not to control during the advantageous period.

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

  As the winning combination group including the bonus combination, “RBB1” and “RBB2” are provided. “RBB1” and “RBB2” are winning combination groups each composed of one bonus combination.

  As the winning combination group of the re-gamer, “normal lip” and “promotion lip” are provided. The “normal lip” is a winning combination group including only “RPC”. On the other hand, “Elevation Lip” is a winning combination group composed of “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As a winning combination group of small roles, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” and “one-piece role” are provided. “Left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” include two or more types of roles from “ATA1” to “ATA12” in addition to “BE”, and include roles that are different from each other. This is a winning group consisting of “Left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. “One piece combination” is a winning combination group composed of “CH”.

  Among these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group that is the target of the lottery is determined for each of the plural types of gaming states. The determination value related to the winning probability in the winning lottery is determined according to the winning winning group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value that has been set.

  The gaming state that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 includes “initial RT”, “normal RT”, “advantage RT”, “RBB internal winning state” in which “RBB” has been won, and the type of bonus combination “RBB” (bonus) is provided. “Initial RT”, “normal RT”, and “advantage RT” are collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, “RBB1” and “RBB2” are subject to combination lottery in the general gaming state. For each of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, for example, when the setting value is 1, the determination value is determined so that the winning probability shown in FIG. As the determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, a different determination value is determined according to the set value, and the winning probability increases as the set value increases (for example, when the set value is 6, the winning probability is 1). / 900). Note that “RBB1” and “RBB2” may have determination values determined so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

  Next, in the winning combination group including the re-gamer, “normal lip” is a target lottery in the general gaming state and “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability during “advantage RT” is 1 / 1.7. The determination value is determined so that the winning probability in other states (for example, “normal RT”) becomes 1/8. In addition, “promotional lip” is a target for lottery only in “normal RT”, and a determination value is set so that a winning probability is 1/20. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-gamer is a winning probability corresponding to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning either the normal lip or the promotion lip has a relationship of “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“advantage RT”. For this reason, “advantageous RT” in the general gaming state can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including small roles, “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are subject to a role lottery in the general gaming state, “RBB internal winning state”, and “RBB”. The probability of winning one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is 1/5 in the general gaming state, etc., and each of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is selected. The determination values are equally distributed so that the probabilities are the same. In “RBB”, determination values are determined so that all of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are won with a probability of approximately 1/1. “RBB” can be said to be an advantageous state for a player because the probability of winning “BE” is improved as compared to a general gaming state or the like.

  “One piece combination” is a subject of lottery in the general gaming state, “RBB internal winning state”. The probability of winning a “single player” in a general gaming state is determined by a common judgment value regardless of the set value so that the probability is 1/50 regardless of which set value is set. It has been.

  In the internal lottery process, the determination value of the winning combination group that is the target of the lottery in the current gaming state is read, and the value subtracted from the extracted value (extracted value is updated) becomes smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0). A determination process for determining whether or not the current winning combination group is not repeated (for example, when it is 0 or more) is repeated.

  When it is determined in the determination process for any winning combination group that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been won, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery is finished. For this reason, the probability of winning the winning combination group is “the winning combination group determination value / 65536”. It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the winning lottery, the smaller the predetermined value. On the other hand, when all the winning combination groups subject to the role lottery are determined, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that no winning group has been won. It is determined that

  The internal lottery process terminates the role lottery when it is determined that one of the winning group is won, or when it is determined that the winning group has not won any of the winning group. , The process proceeds to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when “RBB1” or “RBB2” is won, a winning type command that can specify that any “RBB” is won is output, and when “normal lip” or “promotion lip” is won, either A winning type command that can specify that the re-game player is elected is output, and if any of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is won, it means that the push order bell is won. Output identifiable winning category command. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period related processing in S300, processing related to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, in the normal period, it is possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery relating to AT games can be executed, and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) in which AT games are executed. CZ is a period in which the payout rate during the CZ period does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as a non-playing period during the advantageous period), whereas the AT is a result that an AT game can be performed and an advantageous RT can be maintained. It can be said that the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during the advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ. Further, during CZ, it is possible to control the AT by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when a predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is established by the “one-piece combination” winning. Also, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition includes, for example, a condition that is established by winning the “single winning combination”. A plurality of CZ transition lottery conditions and AT transition lottery conditions may be provided.

  The condition for ending the advantageous period during CZ is that the advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of “push order bell” winning after the game is played at least a predetermined number of times and AT non-winning notification is made, or “RBB” It is established by being controlled. On the other hand, the condition for ending the advantageous period during the AT controlled from CZ to AT is that the AT game number counter = 0 and the AT is ended and the number of AT games is added during the AT, as will be described later. It is satisfied if the continuation condition is not satisfied (or the continuation condition is not satisfied) or the advantageous period counter described later becomes zero. Hereinafter, the conditions for ending the advantageous period in CZ and the conditions for ending the advantageous period in AT are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. The conditions for ending the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment, and may be conditions that can be established by other specific events.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period (e.g., winning the winning combination group) are satisfied. When it is a situation that can be established, an effect is given that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, and the like in such a manner that all segments blink.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, the main CPU 61 sets a condition that may be satisfied when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied. An identifiable condition-related command is output to the sub-control board 73. Accordingly, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period are satisfied.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, a notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 is executed according to the result of the winning lottery during the AT in the advantageous period. For example, when “Left correct bell 1” is won in the winning group, the notification display 60 is configured to stop from the left reel 11L to win “BE” as will be described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (one of the upper and lower two lower left sides) corresponding to the uppercase letter “L” of the seven segments is lit. Further, in the advantageous period related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub-control board 73 side. When the advantageous period related process ends, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled, and the reels 11L to 11R are rotated and stopped. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and measurement is started after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

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

  In the reel control processing, after the reels 11L to 11R start to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern with a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R Each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, so that the stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received (validated).

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

  If you have won any of the roles in the draw, you can draw the symbols on the winning line when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. Stop. On the other hand, if any winning combination is not won, the winning symbol combination that does not win any winning combination is drawn on the winning line and stopped. For this reason, when an operation to the stop switch is performed, if the symbol constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line NL within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn on the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the winning line NL.

  In the reel stop process, symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the payline NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a place where the symbols constituting the role do not exist within the drawable range, even if the winning timing is selected in the winning lottery, the winning line is not met. There is a case where a symbol constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “bonus combination” have a portion that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. In addition, as for the symbols constituting the other “bonus combination”, there are places that are not within the retractable range in at least one reel. For this reason, the “bonus combination” may not be able to be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and may be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the “bonus combination” is won, reel control is performed to draw the selected bonus combination within the drawable range, but no combination is won. Occurs. If “RBB1” and “RBB2” cannot be won in the winning game, the process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is controlled until the bonus combination is won under the control of the RBB internal winning state. Is called.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) constituting “CH” included in the “one-piece combination” among the small combinations are not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. To do. For this reason, even if the “one-piece combination” is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbols constituting “CH” may not be drawn into the winning line, and may be missed. .

  Further, in the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, depending on the type of winning combination (result of winning lottery), the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the pressing order (operation mode). A target to be preferentially drawn in is determined in advance.

  Here, the reel stop process when one of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is won will be described. When any one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is selected, the target to be pulled in preferentially is determined to be different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  For example, when “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (the left reel 11L is first stopped), “BE” has priority over other roles. It is stipulated to be drawn in. Since the symbol “BE” constituting “BE” is arranged within the retractable range, the “BE” is not missed. Therefore, when “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, reel control is performed so as to always win “BE” when the first left stop is made.

  On the other hand, when “left correct answer bell 1” is won, when the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), “BE” is won simultaneously. It is determined that ATA1 "or" ATA4 "is preferentially drawn. The symbols “R7”, “T1”, and “T2” that constitute “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There are places. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” cannot be drawn into the winning line, and even if “Left correct answer bell 1” is won, any combination is awarded. There are cases where it is not possible.

  Even when “Left correct answer bell 2” to “Left correct answer bell 4” are elected, “BE” can always be won when the first stop is left, but in any case when the middle or right first stop is performed. The reel control is performed so that there is a case where no winning can be made. Similarly, even when “Medium correct answer bell 1” to “Medium correct answer bell 4” is won, “BE” can be always won when the first stop is made, but any combination of left or right first stop is possible. Reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is not possible to win a prize, and “BE” is always awarded when the right first stop is performed even when “right correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is selected. However, the reel control is performed so that there is a case where no winning combination can be won when the first stop is made at the left or middle. When all of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” are won (for example, during “RBB”), the “BE” is always set regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Reel control is performed so as to win a prize.

  The pressing order for winning “BE” when winning one of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4” is also referred to as a correct procedure. When one of “Left correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” is won during the AT described above, information that can specify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When winning one of “Left Correct Bell 1” to “Right Correct Bell 4”, any of the winning roles of “ATA1” to “ATA12” cannot be operated in the correct procedure. When the stop operation is performed at a timing at which it is not possible to win a prize, a specification that does not stop on the winning line when “Left correct bell 1” to “Right correct bell 4” are not selected among the “out of” symbol combinations. The reel control for drawing the “out of” symbol combination on the winning line is performed. A specific “out of” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “normal RT” when stopped on the winning line NL in “initial RT” or “advantage RT”. For this reason, a specific “out” symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition event (see FIG. 7).

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

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R stops, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is issued. Output. Thereby, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute a corresponding effect. When all of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the exit determination process of S500.

(Outgoing judgment process)
In the outcome determination process of S500, a process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small combination wins, a payout process for paying out a medal described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or adding a credit is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. Thereby, it is possible to specify the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game even on the sub-control board 73 side. Also, when the re-game player wins, a process for setting a re-game flag is executed. In the outcome determination process, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning combination, etc. is output. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. Further, in the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 in accordance with the game result. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to a game state setting process of S600.

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

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify “normal RT” when the normal transition outcome is stopped on the winning line NL in “initial RT” or “advantage RT”. Also, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify “advantageous RT” when winning “RTT1” to “RTT9” that are promoted replays in “normal RT”.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify “RBB internal winning state” when no winning is made in a game that has won “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “advantaged RT” Set the gaming status flag. In the game state setting process, when “RBB” is won, a game state flag capable of specifying “RBB” is set. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in “RBB1” and “RBB2”, and sets a game state flag that can specify “initial RT” when the payout number exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can specify “initial RT” when initialized by a setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to an advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Below, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT in the advantageous period (hereinafter also referred to as non-AT) will be described first.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the gaming state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, the “push order bell” is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), while the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the “push order bell” is won. For this reason, the push-down bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition event is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

  In normal RT, when “promotion replay” is won and “promotion replay” wins, it is controlled to advantageous RT. However, since it is still non-AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, the “push order bell” wins with a relatively high probability, and as a result, the normal transition outcome is stopped at a relatively early timing. Therefore, it is controlled to “normal RT”. Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played at normal RT.

  Even if “RBB” is won during normal RT or the like, it is not possible to win a prize unless the symbols constituting the “RBB” are stopped at a timing at which the symbols can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if the game won for “RBB” cannot be won, the game is controlled to “RBB internal winning state”.

  When winning “RBB”, it is controlled to “RBB”. During RBB, winning "BE" regardless of the operation mode as a result of winning all of "Left Correct Bell 1" to "Right Correct Bell 4" with high probability, so that we can win medals efficiently. it can. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the control is made to “initial RT”.

  On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the “BE” when the “push order bell” is won during the “normal RT” and “advantage RT” is a notification. Notification is given by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, “BE” can be reliably won as long as the stop operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition outcome, it is possible to prevent a fall from “advantage RT” to “regular RT”, and it is advantageous that the ratio of winning and winning the “re-gamer” has been increased. You can play games in the state. The CZ in the advantageous period is terminated by notifying the advantageous operation mode when the “push order bell” is won after being played a predetermined number of times or by being controlled to “RBB”.

  In addition, after the RBB won during the AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so the AT is again performed, the advantageous operation mode is notified, and the “advantage RT” is controlled. After the RBB won during AT is over, the period controlled to “Initial RT” and “Normal RT” until it is controlled to “Advantage RT” is the preparation stage until it is controlled to “Advantage RT” It is also called a preparation period. In addition, when “Push Order Bell” is won during the “Initial RT” controlled after the RBB won during the AT, the “Bell” is won in order to be able to shift to “Normal RT”. An advantageous operation mode for making it happen is not notified.

(Advantageous period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process in S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteed number of games that can be controlled by CZ in the advantageous period based on the winning lottery or the game result, etc., and AT in the advantageous period An AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled and an advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled during the advantageous period are set. The CZ game number counter, the AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Based on the advantageous period counter, the main CPU 61 determines whether the current period is the advantageous period or the normal period. If the current period is the advantageous period, the main CPU 61 determines whether the current period is CZ based on the CZ game number counter or the AT game number counter. Identify whether it is inside. Hereinafter, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in this game, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (CZ of the advantageous period), and CZ at the beginning of the advantageous period A CZ transition lottery is executed to determine the minimum guaranteed number of games that can be controlled (that is, the advantage of CZ). When the minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted, it is notified whether or not the AT is won. Therefore, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery for determining the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed number of games.

  The CZ transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is determined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed according to a ratio according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Even during the normal period, the CZ transition lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is established by winning “one-player” in the normal period, it is determined to be “non-winning” at a rate of 50% and to be controlled to CZ at a rate of 50%. The In addition, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning “one-player combination”, the minimum guaranteed number of games for CZ is determined to be “10”, “15”, or “20” at a rate of 15%, 15%, or 20%, respectively. Is done. Depending on which of the CZ transition lottery conditions is established, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the CZ (advantage period) has different advantages.

  When the decision to control to CZ is made, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum guaranteed number of games determined by the CZ transition lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and a predetermined number (for example, 10000) is set to the advantageous period counter. Set to. Thus, as shown in FIG. 8B, the normal period is controlled to CZ in the advantageous period.

  The CZ transfer lottery is performed collectively using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the CZ transition lottery is performed depending on to which the extracted value belongs. Although the CZ transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. For example, when winning “single piece” in the role lottery, a random number for the CZ transfer lottery is separately added. It may be extracted and a CZ transition lottery is performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is in effect is performed by turning on the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. Further, in the advantageous period setting process after the advantageous period is controlled, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by 1 every time one game is executed. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are subtracted for each game and 0 is reached or not (subtraction method), and the end of the advantageous period is determined. Alternatively, the end of the advantageous period is not limited to the subtraction method. For example, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are incremented by 1 for each game, and the count value is a predetermined value (the minimum guaranteed number of games in CZ, the predetermined number). (10000)) may be performed (addition method). Similarly, for the AT end determination, the subtraction method is exemplified in the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT end determination may be performed by the addition method.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether either the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, an AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether to control to the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games corresponding to the AT advantage. . The AT shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is determined so that the AT transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established AT transition lottery condition. For example, if the AT transition lottery condition is established by winning “one-player” in the CZ, it is determined to be “non-winning” at a rate of 10% and to be controlled by the AT at a rate of 90%. The Further, when the AT is controlled by winning the “one-player combination”, the number of AT games is determined as “50”, “100”, or “150” at a rate of 20%, 30%, or 40%. Depending on which AT transfer lottery condition is satisfied, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the AT has a different advantage.

  The AT transfer lottery is performed in a batch lottery manner, similar to the CZ transfer lottery. For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single winning combination”, the determination value is determined so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the AT shift lottery is performed depending on to which the extracted value belongs. The AT transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed in a lump in the role lottery in the internal lottery process. Note that the AT transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. For example, when winning “single piece” in the role lottery, a random number for AT transfer lottery is separately added. It is also possible to extract and perform AT transfer lottery using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter is set to “0” and the minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted without being determined to be controlled by AT due to the AT transition lottery, an AT non-winning notification indicating that the AT is not won in the advantageous period setting process is issued. An AT non-winning notification process is performed. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process for driving and controlling the notification display 60 and the like so as to display “-” and an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning are output to the sub-control board 73. In addition, a process for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27 is included. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of AT non-winning.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ. In the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined that the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 8B, the advantageous period is ended and the process proceeds to the normal period.

  If the advantageous period ends without being controlled by the AT but controlled during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode is notified when the “push order bell” is won after the game for the minimum number of guaranteed games of CZ is performed. Or, by winning and controlling “RBB”, the end condition of the advantageous period is established. As a result, the control to the advantageous period (CZ) is completed and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off. When it is determined that the AT is controlled in the AT transition lottery during CZ, an AT winning notification process for performing AT winning notification that the AT is controlled is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, the next game) The AT is controlled from the start timing. The AT winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “77” or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning is output to the sub-control board 73 to display the liquid crystal display. This includes a process for displaying a message such as “AT winning” in the device 27. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is made when the CZ minimum guaranteed number of games is exhausted. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the player has won the AT until the minimum number of guaranteed games of CZ is exhausted.

  In the advantageous period setting process, when AT winning notification is performed, CZ is immediately terminated, and the number of AT games determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the AT game number counter and controlled by the AT. In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period counter is decremented by 1 every time one game is executed. In the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is made, the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game is executed after the control to “advantage RT” is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during the AT, when a predetermined extra lottery condition (for example, “one-player” winning or the like) is established, an extra lottery for adding to the number of AT games is performed. In the advantageous period setting process during the AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the advantageous period including the AT is terminated and the normal period is controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the condition for ending the advantageous period is when the AT game number counter = 0 and the continuation condition is not satisfied when the AT ends, or the advantageous period counter = 0. It is established when it becomes. The continuation condition is satisfied when the number of AT games is not added during the completed AT. For example, the continuation condition is satisfied when the predetermined additional lottery condition is never satisfied during the finished AT, or when the predetermined additional lottery state is satisfied but has never been won in the additional lottery. CZ stocked and controlled to CZ.

  In addition, although the example in which the upper limit number of the advantageous period is 10,000 has been described by setting 10000 as the value of the advantageous period counter when the advantageous period is started, the upper limit number of the advantageous period is not limited to 10,000. For example, 1500 may be sufficient. Further, the example in which the upper limit number is set in the advantageous period has been described. However, the advantageous period may not be terminated by the number of games without providing the advantageous period counter, that is, the upper limit number may not be provided.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during the AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, even when the AT game number counter = 0 and the AT is ended, there was no additional number of AT games during the AT. When (when the continuation condition is satisfied), control is performed to CZ. In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of CZs is determined and set to the CZ game number counter, thereby controlling again to CZ. Thereby, it can be supplemented that the number of AT games is not added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of the setting by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in, the normal period, the CZ of the advantageous period (the value of the CZ game number counter) And a status command that can specify which AT is included in the advantageous period (including the value of the AT game counter). As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute effects according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process proceeds to the betting number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and outputs an error command that can specify the type of error when it is determined that an error has occurred.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, determines the contents of the effect according to the progress of the game, and the sub control board based on the result. An effect control process for driving and controlling effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to 73 is performed. Examples of effects executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Directions related to the winning group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can identify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning lottery is received, an effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The effect control process is based on the reception of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of “RBB” is received, such as an effect of displaying a confirmation screen including “bonus fixed!” On the liquid crystal display 27, “ An effect of displaying an image of a “yellow balloon” similar in color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 based on a winning type command that can specify “push order bell” is executed. Thereby, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is provided. Run. This makes it possible to perform a stop operation in the correct procedure and win “BE” surely when winning one of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” during AT. In addition, during an “Advantageous RT” and an AT that is in AT, “BE” can be won even if one of “Left Correct Answer Bell 1” to “Right Correct Answer Bell 4” is won. It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to “normal RT”. In addition, the image which can identify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navigation effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period related processing of S300, the condition related command is sub-controlled when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied. Output to the substrate 73.

  In the effect control process, when a condition-related command that can specify that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be satisfied in a normal period is received, a message such as “It is a chance!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Is displayed. In addition, when it is determined that the next game is CZ based on the state command output at the end of one game, control is performed to CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as “CZ rush!”. Notify that it will be done.

  In the effect control process, during the CZ in the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen in the CZ and the number of remaining games of the CZ specified from the state command, and for example, a predetermined battle effect. And continuous production. Further, when the number of CZ games is digested and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the battle effect or the continuous effect is notified.

  In the effect control process, during AT during the advantageous period, the background screen during AT is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and the number of remaining AT games and the number of net increase are displayed. The number of remaining AT games means a value of an AT game number counter for specifying the number of games informed that the AT can be controlled. Further, the net increase number refers to the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the bet number from the number of medals actually given in a predetermined net increase number calculation period. The net increase number calculation period is a period from the start of ART controlled by AT and controlled to advantageous RT until the end of the advantageous period (including CZ and AT) until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. Say. In the following, processing and display examples related to the net increase number display will be described.

(Regarding the net increase number display)
The effect control process includes the processes shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 as the net increase number display process for displaying the net increase number during the AT. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the net increase number display process executed when one game is started after the bet amount is set (BET). FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the net increase number display process executed when a medal is awarded. The sub CPU 71 executes the net increase number display process of FIG. 9 when receiving the bet command, and executes the net increase number display process of FIG. 10 when receiving the payout command. Hereinafter, the pure increase number display process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in S01, it is determined whether or not it is a net increase number calculation period. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a period from when the condition shown in FIG. 8B is satisfied until the advantageous period ends after the ART is controlled by the AT and the advantageous RT is started and the ART is started. The net increase number calculation period, once controlled to ART, is not terminated by, for example, RBB winning or RBB control, and continues until the condition shown in FIG. Whether or not it is the net increase number calculation period is specified based on, for example, a status command output from the main CPU 61.

  If it is not determined in S01 that it is the net increase number calculation period, the net increase number display process is terminated without displaying the net increase number. On the other hand, when it is determined in S01 that it is the net increase number calculation period, the number of bets (that is, the bet number) is subtracted from the net increase number in S02. The net increase number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 so as to be updatable. The bet number is specified based on a bet command output from the main CPU 61.

  In S03, it is determined whether or not a confirmation screen is being displayed. The confirmation screen is a screen for notifying that either RBB1 or RBB2 has been won, for example, a screen for displaying a message such as “Bonus confirmation!” On the liquid crystal display 27. When the sub CPU 71 receives a winning type command that can identify that “RBB” has been won, the sub CPU 71 determines how many times the game is to be displayed after displaying the confirmation screen (determining the display timing), and reaches the timing The confirmation screen is displayed when

  When the confirmation screen is displayed during the AT, the display of the number of remaining AT games and the net increase is temporarily stopped, and the subtraction of the number of AT games is also temporarily stopped. Thereafter, the display of the net increase is resumed when the RBB is controlled, and is updated and displayed during the preparation period such as the initial RT and the normal RT until the advantageous RT is controlled after the end of the RBB. . On the other hand, although the number of remaining AT games is displayed even during the preparation period after the end of the RBB, subtraction update display is not performed. During the preparation period, it is determined that the number of AT games will not be subtracted because the winning probability of the re-gamer is low and the number of medals owned by the player is reduced compared to when it is advantageous RT Because. The subtraction display of the number of remaining AT games is resumed after the preparatory period has elapsed and controlled to advantageous RT (ART).

  Returning to FIG. 9, if it is not determined in S03 that the confirmation screen is being displayed, it is determined in S04 whether the current state is AT or RBB (bonus). The AT includes not only during the ART but also during the AT + preparation state after the ART is once started. If it is determined in S04 that the current state is AT or bonus, in S05, the net increase number display on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increase number after subtraction in S02.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S03 that the confirmation screen is being displayed, or if it is determined in S04 that neither an AT nor a bonus is present, the net increase number display is not displayed in S06. That is, control is performed so as not to display the net increase number. Thereby, the net increase number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 during the net increase number calculation period and during AT or bonus.

  Next, the net increase number display process of FIG. 10 will be described. In S11, it is determined whether or not it is the net increase number calculation period. If it is determined that it is not the net increase number calculation period, the net increase number display process is terminated without displaying the net increase number. On the other hand, when it is determined in S11 that it is the net increase number calculation period, in S12, the payout number is added to the net increase number. The payout number is specified based on a payout command output from the main CPU 61. The net increase number in the net increase number calculation period is calculated by S02 in FIG. 9 and S12 in FIG.

  In S13, it is determined whether or not a confirmation screen is being displayed. If it is not determined in S13 that the confirmation screen is being displayed, it is determined in S14 whether the current state is AT or RBB (bonus). The AT includes not only during the ART but also during the AT + preparation state after the ART is once started. When it is determined in S14 that the current state is AT or bonus, it is determined in S15 whether or not the net increase number has reached the set OVER display number.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram for explaining the OVER display number and the display mode of the OVER display. The OVER display number refers to a value that is determined in stages for every 500 sheets, such as 500, 1000, 1500. During AT or bonus, the OVER display number to be aimed next is set among the OVER display numbers shown in FIG. 11 according to the net increase number calculated in S02 of FIG. 9 and S12 of FIG. For example, when the net increase number does not reach 500, “500” is set as the OVER display number, and when the net increase number reaches 500 but does not reach 1000, “1000” is set as the OVER display number. The The OVER display number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75, and “500” is set as an initial value. Thereafter, the value of the next stage is set in S19 described later.

  If it is determined in S15 that the net increase number has not reached the set OVER display number, in S20, the net increase number display on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increase number after addition in S12. On the other hand, if it is determined in S15 that the net increase number has reached the set OVER display number, the corresponding OVER display execution flag is set in S16. The OVER display is a display for notifying that the calculated net increase number has reached the set OVER display number. The sub CPU 71 performs processing for executing OVER display on the liquid crystal display 27 when the execution flag is set. As shown in the display mode column of FIG. 11A, as display data for OVER display, display data for normal mode (red characters, etc.) is stored up to “4500” in ROM 77. The display data in the rainbow mode (rainbow pattern characters, etc.) is stored for “5000” or more which is a predetermined platform. Therefore, the OVER display up to “4500” is displayed in the normal mode, and the OVER display of “5000” or higher is displayed in the rainbow mode.

  In S17, it is determined whether or not the reached OVER display number is the 5,000 display number. If it is not determined that the value is “5000”, the process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is “5000”, the rainbow flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 in S18. The rainbow flag is a flag for displaying a display form of a predetermined effect such as a pure increase number display in a rainbow pattern. Predetermined effects such as the display of a pure increase in number are displayed in the normal mode (red characters, etc.) when the rainbow flag is not set, and in the rainbow mode (rainbow characters, etc.) when the rainbow flag is set. . Predetermined effects such as the display of the net increase number include the display of the net increase number and an end screen when the AT, bonus, or the like ends. As shown in FIG. 11B, the predetermined effect such as the display of the net increase number is displayed in a normal manner until the calculated net increase number reaches “5000”, and the calculated net increase number reaches “5000”. After that, it is displayed in a rainbow manner.

  In S19, the OVER display number of the next stage is set with respect to the currently set OVER display number. For example, when the set OVER display number is “500”, “1000” is set as the OVER display number for the next stage, and when the set OVER display number is “1000”, “1500” is the next. This is set as the number of OVER displays at the stage. As described above, when it is determined that the calculated net increase number has reached the set OVER display number, the OVER display number in the next stage is set. For this reason, for example, after the OVER display of “500” is once displayed when the net increase number reaches “500”, the number of medals owned by the player decreases to less than “500” and then reaches “500” again. However, it is possible to prevent the OVER display of “500” from being performed again without being determined as YES in S15.

  In S20, the net increase number display on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated to the net increase number after addition in S12. The ROM 77 stores display data for the normal mode and display data for the rainbow mode as display data for displaying the net increase. Therefore, in S20, when the rainbow flag is not set, the display of the net increase number is updated using the display data for the normal mode, and when the rainbow flag is set, the display of the net increase number is displayed using the display data for the rainbow mode. Update.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the confirmation screen is being displayed, or if it is determined in S14 that neither the AT nor the bonus is in effect, the net increase number display is already hidden in S06 of FIG. The net increase number display process is terminated without displaying.

  Next, processing when the AT or bonus ends and when the net increase number calculation period ends will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an end screen process for displaying an end screen when the AT or bonus ends.

  In S21, it is determined whether or not the AT or bonus has ended. When it is determined that neither the AT nor the bonus has ended, the end screen processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S21 that either the AT or the bonus has ended, it is determined in S22 whether or not the rainbow flag is set. If it is not determined that the rainbow flag is set in S22, the game result is displayed in the normal mode as an end screen in S23. On the other hand, when it is determined in S22 that the rainbow flag is set, the game result is displayed in a rainbow manner as an end screen in S24.

  As the game result when the AT ends, the net increase number calculated during the net increase number calculation period and the number of AT games controlled by the AT during the net increase number calculation period are displayed. As the game result when the bonus ends, the number of medals acquired during the bonus is displayed. In addition, as a game result at the end of the bonus controlled during the AT, in addition to the number of medals acquired during the bonus, the net increase calculated during the net increase calculation period is displayed, and then the AT restart is notified. .

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the net increase number display initialization process for initializing information related to the display of the net increase number and the like. The information related to the display such as the net increase number is the net increase number, the set OVER display number, the rainbow flag, and the like. In S31, it is determined whether or not the advantageous period has ended and the net increase number calculation period has ended after the ART control. If it is not determined that the net increase number calculation period has ended, information relating to display such as the net increase number is maintained as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S31 that the period for calculating the net increase number has ended, information regarding the display such as the net increase number (net increase, set OVER display number, rainbow flag, etc.) is reset (initialized) in S32. Specifically, 0 is set as the net increase number, “500” is set as the OVER display number, and when the rainbow flag is set, the flag is deleted. Accordingly, it is possible to prepare for a display when the net increase number calculation period is started under the next AT control.

  Next, display examples such as the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 shows a display example when the AT is terminated from when the ART is started until the net increase number reaches “5000”. FIGS. 14A and 14B are display examples when the ART is started. When the ART is controlled to the advantageous RT by the promotion replay winning and the ART is started, as shown in FIG. 14A, an image as if the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed in the background, and “AT rush!” Is displayed. A message is displayed, and then the background image for AT is switched as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the net increase number calculation period starts, and calculation of the net increase number is started in S02 of FIG. 9 and S12 of FIG.

  As the background image for AT, for example, two characters are displayed in the center of the screen, the number of remaining AT games (LAST: 100G) is displayed in the upper left of the display area, and the net increase during the AT is displayed in the upper right of the display area. The number of sheets (TOTAL: 0) is displayed. Further, when the winning situation is to notify the advantageous operation mode, the advantageous operation mode indicated by a circled numerical image in FIG. 14B is notified.

  FIG. 14 (c) shows a display example when a BE (hereinafter also referred to as a bell) is won in the game shown in FIG. 14 (b). When a bell is won, a message such as “BELL GET!” Is displayed in the center of the screen, and a net increase is added to “9” when nine medals are awarded.

  FIG. 14D is a display example immediately before the net increase number reaches “500”. The net increase number in the upper right of the display area is displayed as “493”, and the advantageous operation mode is notified by pressing the bell in the push order. FIG. 14 (e) shows a display example when the net winning number reaches “500” after winning the bell in the game shown in FIG. 14 (d). Since nine medals are paid out due to the winning of the bell, the net increase is displayed in addition to “502”. Further, since the OVER display number “500” has been reached, a message “500 OVER!” Is displayed as an OVER display “500” in S16 of FIG. 14E and 14E show examples of OVER display (normal mode) of “1000” and “1500”, respectively.

  FIG. 14F shows a display example when the game (game) next to the game shown in FIG. 14E is started. When a new game is started, the number of remaining AT games is subtracted and displayed as “35G”, and the number of bets is set as “3”, so that the net increased number is displayed as subtracted as “499”.

  FIG. 14 (g) shows a display example when a medal is awarded after the game of FIG. 14 (f) and the net increased number reaches “500” again. As shown in S15 and S19 of FIG. 10, once the net increase number reaches the set OVER display number, the next OVER display number is set. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 14G, even when “500” is reached again, it is possible to prevent the “500” OVER display from being performed again.

  FIG. 14H is a display example of an end screen when the number of remaining AT games is 0 and the AT is ended. As the end screen, an image as if the shutter of the camera was closed is displayed in the background, and a message such as “Result AT game number: 300 TOTAL: 594” is displayed in a normal manner as a game result (FIG. 12). (See S23). Even after the AT ends, when the continuation condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 8B, the advantageous period continues because the control is again performed to CZ. In this case, although the net increase number display is not performed, the net increase number calculation period is continued and the net increase number is calculated. On the other hand, when the continuation condition is not satisfied after the AT ends, the advantageous period ends, and as a result, the net increase number calculation period also ends.

  FIG. 15 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the net increase number reaches “5000” during AT since the start of ART. FIG. 15A is a display example immediately before the net increase number reaches “5000”. The net increase number in the upper right of the display area is displayed as “4993”, and the advantageous operation mode is notified by pushing-bell winning.

  FIG. 15B is a display example when the net prize is reached to “5000” after winning the bell in the game shown in FIG. When the net increase number reaches “5000”, an execution flag of “5000” OVER display (rainbow mode) is set in S16 of FIG. 10, and a rainbow flag is set in S18. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15B, the net increase number and the “5000” OVER display are displayed in a rainbow manner. The gradation in the drawing indicates that it is displayed in a rainbow pattern. FIG. 15B 'shows an example of OVER display (rainbow mode) of "5500".

  FIG. 15C is a display example when the game (game) next to the game in FIG. 15B is started. When a new game is started, the number of remaining AT games is subtracted and displayed as “34G”, and the number of bets is set as “3”, so that the net increased number is displayed as subtracted as “4999”. As shown in FIG. 15C, after the display of the net increase number is once displayed in the rainbow mode, the display in the rainbow mode is maintained even if the net increase number is less than “5000”.

  FIG. 15D shows a display example when a medal is awarded after the game in FIG. 15C and the net increase number reaches “5000” again. In FIG. 15D, a message such as “BELL GET!” Is displayed without performing OVER display. As described above, when the net increase number reaches “5000” for the first time, the OVER display number of the next stage is already set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. It can be prevented from being performed.

  FIG. 15E is a display example of an end screen when the number of remaining AT games is 0 and the AT ends. As for the end screen, an image that the camera shutter is closed is displayed in the background as in FIG. 14H, while a message such as “Result AT game number: 2750 TOTAL: 5602” is displayed in the rainbow form as a game result. Is displayed (see S24 in FIG. 12).

  FIG. 15 (e ′) shows an end screen when the number of remaining AT games is 0 and the AT is ended in a state where the net increase number is less than “5000” in the game after the net increase number reaches “5000”. It is a display example. Also in this case, since the rainbow flag is set, the game result is displayed in a rainbow manner as shown in FIG. 15 (e ') (see S24 in FIG. 12).

  FIG. 16 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the net increase number reaches “5000” during the bonus controlled by winning the RBB (RBB1 in FIG. 16) during the AT after the ART is started. Is shown. FIG. 16A shows a display example immediately before the net increase number reaches “5000”. The net increase number in the upper right of the display area is displayed as “4990”. Further, in FIG. 16A, an expectation effect (a scroll display of a message such as “Super Chance!”) Is executed at the bottom of the display area to give a sense of expectation for winning the bonus. The expectation effect can be executed with a predetermined probability even when the bonus is not won.

  FIG. 16B is a display example of a confirmation screen. The sub CPU 71 switches the background image to the background image for the confirmation screen when the display timing determined after winning the bonus is reached. As a background image for the confirmation screen, for example, one character is displayed in the center of the screen, and “bonus confirmation!” And “Aim for 7! 777” (in FIG. 16B, when RBB1 is won). A message such as a red “7” symbol is displayed. As indicated by S03 and S06 in FIG. 9, during the confirmation screen display, the net increase number display is not displayed, but the net increase number calculation is continued because it is the net increase number calculation period.

  When the winning RBB1 is won and the bonus is started, the background image is switched to the bonus. As a bonus background image, for example, a single character is displayed in the center of the screen, and a net increase number and a remaining payout number (for example, remaining number: 200) until the bonus ends are displayed in the upper right of the display area. The FIG. 16C is a display example when a medal payout is generated by winning a small role for the first time after the bonus starts. If a bell win occurs during the bonus where the specified number of bets is “2”, 12 medals are paid out. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 16C, a message such as “12 GET!” Is displayed at the center of the display area, the net increase number is displayed in addition (TOTAL: 4992), and the remaining payout number is displayed in subtraction. (Remaining number of sheets: 188).

  FIG. 16D shows a display example when the net prize increases to “5000” after winning the bell in the bonus. When the net increase number reaches “5000” during the bonus, as shown in FIG. 16D, the net increase number and the “5000” OVER display are displayed in a rainbow manner.

  FIG. 16E shows a display example of an end screen when the bonus ends when the payout number exceeds 200. The end screen at the end of the bonus that occurred during the AT is displayed in the background as if the camera shutter was closed, and the number of medals acquired during the bonus and the net increase calculated during the net increase number calculation period. After the number of images is displayed, the AT restart is notified. Since the net increase in the bonus generated during the AT has reached “5000”, the end screen at the end of the bonus is displayed in a rainbow manner as shown in FIG. FIG. 16E shows an example in which a message such as “bonus completion AT re-entry!” Is displayed in a rainbow manner to notify the AT restart.

  FIG. 16F shows a display example when the background image for bonus is switched to the background image for AT again. After switching to the AT background image, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), the net increase number is displayed in a rainbow manner, and the number of remaining AT games immediately before the confirmation screen is displayed. The number of remaining AT games displayed when the bonus won during the AT ends and the AT is restarted is not limited to the number of remaining AT games immediately before the confirmation screen is displayed, for example, when the bonus is won. It may be the number of games obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of remaining AT games. Specifically, for example, even if a bonus is won in a game where the number of remaining AT games is “340” and the number of remaining AT games on the display is subsequently subtracted until the confirmation screen is displayed, When the AT restarts, the number of remaining AT games may be displayed from “399”.

  Thereafter, both the OVER display and the end screen until the advantageous period ends are displayed in a rainbow manner. It should be noted that after the bonus is over, even during the AT, the initial RT is set and the preparation period begins. In the preparation period, the number of remaining AT games is not subtracted, and subtraction display is resumed after controlling to advantageous RT.

  FIG. 17 shows a display example and a display example of the end screen when the net increase number reaches “5000” while the RBB confirmation screen is displayed during the AT after the ART is started. FIG. 17A shows a display example when the RBB is won immediately before the net increase number reaches “5000”. The net increase number in the upper right of the display area is displayed as “4990”. In FIG. 17A, an expectation effect is executed in the lower part of the display area.

  FIG. 17B is a display example when the display timing determined after winning the bonus is reached and the background image for the confirmation screen is switched. FIG. 17C is a display example when the net prize increases to “5000” after winning the bell while the confirmation screen is displayed. Even when the net increase number reaches the OVER display number such as “5000” during the confirmation screen display, it is determined as NO in S14 of FIG. 10 and the processes after S15 are not performed. For this reason, a message such as “BELL GET!” Is displayed without performing OVER display.

  FIG. 17D is a display example when the bonus start is notified by winning the winning RBB after the net increase number reaches “5000” while the confirmation screen is displayed. The background image for the bonus is switched and a message such as “Bonus started!” Is displayed. Note that the net increase in the number in the upper right of the display area exceeds “5000”, but the rainbow flag is not set yet, so it is displayed in the normal mode.

  FIG. 17 (e) shows a display example when winning a small role for the first time during the bonus. The net increase number is set to “5017” because 12 medals are paid out after setting the bet number “2” from the state of FIG. Thus, YES is determined in S14 of FIG. 10, an execution flag of “5000” OVER display is set in S16, and a rainbow flag is set in S18. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17E, the net increase number and the OVER display of “5000” are displayed in a rainbow manner. As described above, when the number of OVER display or “5000” is reached while the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, the OVER display is executed at that time without setting the rainbow flag and the first time after the bonus is controlled. When a medal is paid out, the OVER display is executed, and the rainbow flag is set and the display in the rainbow mode is performed.

<Example of effects produced by slot machine 1>
The slot machine 1 in the above embodiment calculates the net increase in the net increase number calculation period from the time when it is controlled by ART until the end of the advantageous period by S02 in FIG. 9 and S12 in FIG. 10, and in S05 in FIG. By S20 of 10, the net increase number is displayed during AT or bonus. Further, until the calculated net increase number reaches the OVER display number of “5000” which is a specific number, the net increase number is displayed in the normal mode shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. When the net increase number reaches the OVER display number of “5000”, the net increase number is displayed in a rainbow manner as shown in FIG. 15B, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15C, the net increase number is “5000”. Even when it is less than “,” the display in the rainbow mode is maintained. Thereby, after reaching the OVER display number of “5000”, the rainbow mode is displayed regardless of whether or not the net increase number is less than “5000”. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the “5000” OVER display number has been reached based on whether or not the net increase is displayed in a rainbow manner, and even if the player overlooks the “5000” OVER display or the like. Thereafter, since the net increase in number is displayed in a rainbow manner, it is possible to grasp that the slot machine 1 is operating normally, and it is possible to prevent the slot machine 1 from being distrusted. .

  In addition, the net increase number is continuously calculated even during the bonus that is selected and controlled during the AT, and when the net increase number reaches the OVER display number of “5000” in the bonus, FIG. ), The net increase number is displayed in the rainbow mode, and thereafter, the display in the rainbow mode is maintained even when the net increase number is less than “5000”. As a result, it is possible to have a relationship between AT and bonus in terms of calculating and displaying the net increase, and to improve the fun of the game, and even when controlled by the bonus, the net increase is in a rainbow manner. Whether or not the OVER display number of “5000” has been reached can be grasped depending on whether or not it is displayed, and it is also grasped that the slot machine 1 is operating normally by displaying the net increase number in a rainbow manner. It is possible to prevent the slot machine 1 from having distrust.

  Further, the number of net increase is continuously calculated even in the RBB internal winning state where the bonus is won. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 17 (b) and 17 (c), the display of the net increase is interrupted after the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled. Thus, when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, it is possible to concentrate the player on winning the winning bonus and controlling the bonus. Further, when the net increase number reaches the OVER display number of “5000” from when the bonus selection confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled, the bonus is controlled as shown in FIG. After the net increase number is displayed in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 17E, the net increase number is displayed in the rainbow mode when a medal is awarded by a small role winning or the like. As a result, the sudden increase in the number of images displayed in a rainbow manner at the moment when the bonus is controlled, thereby giving a reminder that a special performance (for example, a high setting suggestion) may have been executed. Can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

  Also, during the period from when the bonus selection confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled, even if the net increase number reaches the set OVER display number, the OVER display is not executed and the bonus control is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 17E, OVER display is executed when a medal is awarded by a small role winning or the like. As a result, when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, the player can be concentrated on winning the bonus that is won and controlled by the bonus, and the OVER display suddenly appears at the moment when the bonus is controlled. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the user from having an impression that a special performance has been executed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 and the like, the OVER display is displayed in the normal mode when the net increase number reaches the OVER display number less than “5000”, and when the OVER display number the net increase number reaches “5000” or more. The OVER display is displayed in a rainbow manner. That is, when the slot machine 1 reaches any one of the predetermined number of stages including the number less than the specified number and the number greater than the specified number when the net increase in the advantageous state reaches the specified number of stages. An arrival effect display means for displaying an arrival effect indicating that the arrival effect has been reached, and the arrival effect display means displays the arrival effect in the predetermined display mode when the net increase reaches the number of steps less than the specific number. When the net increase reaches the number of steps equal to or greater than the specific number, the reaching effect is displayed in the special display mode. Thus, by linking the display mode of the OVER display with the display mode of the net increase number display, it is possible to visually notify the player whether the net increase number is less than “5000” or more.

  When the calculated net increase number does not reach the OVER display number of “5000” and the AT or bonus is ended, the end screen is displayed in the normal mode as shown in FIG. When the AT or bonus ends after the net increased number reaches the OVER display number of “5000”, as shown in FIGS. 15E and 15E, it is less than or equal to “5000”. Regardless, the end screen is displayed in a rainbow manner. That is, the slot machine 1 includes game result display means for displaying a game result including the net increase calculated by the net increase calculation means when the advantageous state ends, and the game result display means has the net increase as a result. When the advantageous state ends without reaching the specific number, the game result is displayed in the predetermined display mode, and when the advantageous state ends after the net increase reaches the specific number, the advantageous state is displayed. The game result is displayed in the special display mode regardless of whether or not the net increase when the game ends has reached the specific number. Thus, by linking the display mode of the end screen with the display mode of the net increase number display, the display mode in which the end screen is different based on the net increase number at the end screen display even though the net increase number display is in the rainbow mode It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that would confuse the player. In addition, since it is not necessary to change the display mode of the end screen according to the net increase in number when the end screen is displayed, the processing load when the end screen is displayed can be reduced.

  Further, the display form of the net increase number when the OVER display number of “5000” is reached, regardless of whether the state at the time of arrival is AT, bonus, or confirmation screen is displayed, FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (d) and FIG. 17 (e), this is a common rainbow mode. That is, in the slot machine 1, the special display mode among the display modes of the net increment is the same display mode regardless of the state when the net increment reaches the specific number. As a result, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the display data used for displaying the net increase number from reaching the “5000” OVER display number, from being extremely increased.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15B to 15D and the like, after reaching the OVER display number with the net increase number “5000” and performing the OVER display with “5000”, the net increase number is “5000”. Even if it reaches “5000” again after the number becomes less than “5000”, the “OVER” display of “5000” is not performed again, but does it become less than “5000” after displaying the net increase number display in the rainbow mode? Regardless of whether or not, the display in the rainbow mode is maintained. That is, the slot machine 1 includes a specific number reaching effect display means for displaying a specific number reaching effect when the net increase in the advantageous state reaches the specific number, and the specific number reaching effect display means is the net increasing effect display means. After the number reaches the specific number and displays the specific number reaching effect, the specific number reaching effect is displayed even when the net increase is less than the specific number and reaches the specific number again. Without displaying again, the net increase display means determines whether the net increase is less than the specific number after the net increase reaches the specific number and the net increase is displayed in the special display mode. Regardless, the display in the special display mode is maintained. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably notify the player whether or not “5000” has been reached by the display mode of the net increase number display while preventing the “5000” OVER display from occurring frequently in a short period of time. .

  Further, as display data used for displaying the net increase in number, display data in a normal mode and display data in a rainbow mode are stored in the ROM 77 in advance. As for the display data for OVER display, the display data in the normal mode in which the net increase number is less than “5000” and the display data in the rainbow mode in which the net increase number is “5000” or more are respectively stored in the ROM 77 in advance. Yes. For this reason, it is not necessary to generate rainbow display data by image processing, so that the image processing burden can be reduced.

<Modification>
The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. Below, the change with respect to embodiment is illustrated.

(A) About the net increase number non-display period in the net increase number calculation period In the above embodiment, the confirmation screen is exemplified as the net increase number non-display period in which the net increase number is not displayed but the net increase number is not displayed. When the number has reached “5000” and the bonus is started by winning the winning RBB, as shown in FIG. 17, the net increase number and the OVER display are once displayed in the normal mode. The example in which the net increase number and the OVER display are displayed in the rainbow mode when the net increase number reaches “5000” at the time of paying out the first medal has been described. Similarly, when the net increase number reaches “5000” in the net increase number non-display period, which is different from the display of the confirmation screen, and is controlled in the period for displaying the net increase number, the net increase number is set in the normal mode. After displaying once, the net increase number may be displayed in a rainbow manner when the net increase number reaches “5000” even when the first medal is paid out. For example, when the net increase number reaches “5000” in the CZ that does not display the net increase number, and when the AT is selected again and the AT is controlled during the CZ, the net increase number is temporarily displayed in the normal mode. After that, the net increase number and the OVER display may be displayed in a rainbow manner when the net increase number reaches “5000” even when the first medal is paid out. As a result, since the net increase number or the like is not suddenly displayed in a rainbow manner at the moment when the display of the net increase number is resumed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may cause the player to misunderstand or be confused. .

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which once the rainbow flag is set in S18, the net increase number and the OVER display are displayed in a rainbow manner until the advantageous period ends, regardless of the subsequent net increase. However, in a game machine that is designed so that the game is performed for a relatively long time during the net increase number non-display period, after the net increase number display etc. is once displayed in the rainbow mode, the net increase number non-display period such as CZ is entered. In this case, it is expected that the net increase number will greatly decrease during the non-display period of the net increase number. In this case, when the display of the net increase number is resumed, the net increase number does not reach “5000” greatly (for example, 4900). There are cases where In such a case, if the net increase number or the like is displayed in the rainbow mode as shown in the above embodiment, the net increase number display or the like is only displayed in the rainbow mode even though the net increase number does not reach “5000”. May cause the player's mood to be lost. In order to solve such a problem, for example, even when the net increase number once reaches “5000”, the net increase number in the progress of the subsequent game is a predetermined value within a predetermined range with respect to “5000” ( For example, when it becomes less than “4950”), the rainbow flag may be reset so that the net increase number display or the like is not performed in the rainbow mode until it reaches “5000” again. Thereby, for example, even after the net increase number reaches “5000” and is displayed in a rainbow manner, the net increase number decreases as the game progresses, and the net increase number is less than a predetermined value (“4950”). When this happens, the display of the net increase number and the like is performed in a normal manner, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the player's mood is impaired. Even when the rainbow flag is reset, the OVER display number may be maintained without being reset, or the “5000” OVER display number may be reset. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the net increase number calculation period, the predetermined end condition is satisfied by the end of the advantageous period (including CZ and AT) after the ART is controlled and controlled by the advantageous RT and the ART is started. The period until it was established was illustrated. However, the net increase number calculation period is not limited to this as long as the payout rate includes a state where the payout rate exceeds 1. For example, the net increase number calculation period is predetermined when the advantageous period ends after winning the AT and starting the control to the AT. It may be a period until the end condition of is satisfied. Even if the payout rate does not exceed 1, it may be the period from when the AT win is announced until the advantageous period ends until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied, and advantageous after the AT start is announced. It may be a period until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when the period ends.

(B) Advantageous state and special state In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the AT is exemplified as the advantageous state and the bonus is exemplified as the special state. However, the advantageous state and the special state are not limited to these, For example, it may be in a state that is advantageous to the player, such as RT with an increased probability of winning a re-gamer. Here, an example in which a bonus is applied as an advantageous state and RT is applied as a special state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the modified example. In FIG. 18, “RBB”, “RBB internal winning state”, “advantage RT”, and “normal RT” are the same as the gaming state in the above embodiment, except for the transition of the gaming state. To do.

  In the example of FIG. 18, when initialized by a setting change or the like, the game state is set to normal RT and the game is started. The normal RT continues until the RBB is won and the RBB or the RBB internal winning state is controlled. The RBB winning probability is determined to be about 1/200. When the winning RBB is won, the bonus is controlled to “RBB”. During the RBB, you can win medals efficiently because you win a bell with a high probability.

  When the number of medals to be paid out during the bonus exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended and “advantage RT” is controlled. In “advantageous RT”, since the re-gamer is won with high probability, the average payout rate is 1. For this reason, during the “advantageous RT”, the game can be performed without consuming the medal owned by the player as compared to the “normal RT”. “Advantageous RT” continues until the game is played a predetermined number of times (100). After the game has been performed a predetermined number of times in “advantageous RT”, control is made to “normal RT”. For this reason, after the bonus is over, the player can have a sense of expectation that the RBB will be won again and controlled by the bonus during the “advantage RT” in which the player-owned medal is not consumed, and the bonus and the advantage RT By being repeatedly controlled, it is possible to provide game characteristics such as increasing the player's medal.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the starting condition of the net increase number calculation period in the gaming machine in which the gaming state transitions is established, for example, by winning the RBB in “Normal RT”, winning the RBB, and controlling with a bonus. Further, the termination condition of the net increase number calculation period is satisfied, for example, when the “advantage RT” ends without winning the RBB during “advantage RT” that can be continued from the end of the bonus until the game is executed a predetermined number of times. . The net increase number calculation period can continue even after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times during the “advantageous RT” and the timing at which the “advantageous RT” ends is reached. For example, when the RBB is won in the 99th game in “Advantageous RT”, the net increase number calculation period continues in the game after the game corresponding to the next 100th game. Since it is set in this way, the net increase number calculation period in this modified example continues as long as the RBB is won during the “advantageous RT” controlled after the bonus is started, and during the “advantageous RT” It ends when RBB is not won. The net increase number calculation period in this modification is not limited to this as long as it includes a bonus in which the payout rate exceeds 1 or an advantageous RT in which the payout rate is higher than the normal RT, for example, after the bonus is started. This may be a period from the end of the bonus until the game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in “normal RT” after the game is executed a predetermined number of times and “advantageous RT” is ended. That is, the net increase number calculation period continues as long as the RBB is won after the bonus is started and during the subsequent “advantageous RT” and after the “advantageous RT” ends until the game is executed a predetermined number of times. It may be a period that ends when the RBB is not won during the “advantageous RT” and after the “advantageous RT” ends until the game is executed a predetermined number of times.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 in the gaming machine of the present modification executes the same processing as the processing shown in FIGS. However, in S04 of FIG. 9 and S14 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the bonus or advantageous RT after the bonus is ended, and the net increase number display is updated during the bonus or advantageous RT. . Further, in S21 of FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the bonus or advantageous RT has ended, and when the bonus or advantageous RT ends, the game result is displayed in S23 or S24.

  As a result, a net increase is calculated from winning the RBB in “Normal RT”, then winning and controlling to the bonus until the game is completed a predetermined number of times in “Advantaged RT” after the bonus ends. At the same time, the net increase in number can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 (except during the confirmation screen display). Regardless of whether a bonus or advantageous RT is in progress, OVER is displayed according to the net increase, and when the net increase reaches “5000”, a rainbow flag is set, and the subsequent net increase is displayed. Regardless of whether it is less than “5000”, it is possible to display the number of net increase and OVER display in a rainbow manner. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the “5000” OVER display number has been reached based on whether or not the net increase is displayed in a rainbow manner, and even if the player overlooks the “5000” OVER display or the like. After that, since the net increase number is displayed in the rainbow manner, it is possible to grasp that the gaming machine is operating normally, and it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being distrusted. In addition, the bonus and the advantageous RT can be related to each other in terms of calculating and displaying the net increase, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Similarly, in the above-described example, the net increase is continuously calculated even during the RBB internal winning state where the bonus is won. On the other hand, the display of the net increase number is interrupted after the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled. Thus, when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, it is possible to concentrate the player on winning the winning bonus and controlling the bonus. Also, when the net increase number reaches the OVER display number of “5000” from when the bonus selection confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled, the net increase after the bonus is controlled as in FIG. After the number of sheets is displayed in the normal mode, the net increase in number is displayed in the rainbow mode when medals are awarded by a small prize winning or the like as in FIG. Thereby, since the net increase number is not suddenly displayed in the rainbow mode at the moment when it is controlled by the bonus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

  Also, during the period from when the bonus selection confirmation screen is displayed until the bonus is controlled, even if the net increase number reaches the set OVER display number, the OVER display is not executed and the bonus control is performed. After that, the over display is executed when a medal is awarded by a small role winning or the like as in FIG. As a result, when the bonus winning confirmation screen is displayed, the player can be concentrated on winning the bonus that is won and controlled by the bonus, and the OVER display suddenly appears at the moment when the bonus is controlled. Since it will not be executed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may confuse the player.

  It should be noted that during the “advantageous RT” of the gaming machine of the above-described modification example, the advantageous operation mode for winning “BE” when the “push order bell” is won is the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal. You may make it alert | report by the indicator 27. FIG. Thereby, the advantageous degree for the player during “advantageous RT” can be further improved.

  Further, FIG. 18 illustrates an example in which when the RBB is won during the advantageous RT, the RBB internal winning state is controlled regardless of the number of remaining games of the advantageous RT. It is also possible to control to the RBB internal winning state after digesting (complete advantageous RT). As a result, since the advantageous RT continues even after winning the RBB, it becomes possible to provide the player with benefits such as medals that will be obtained during the predetermined game in the advantageous RT regardless of the timing of winning the RBB. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged even when the RBB is won at an early timing.

  Further, in the modification described with reference to the above embodiment and FIG. 18, as an example of the bonus, the RBB that improves the winning combination of the small role is illustrated. However, the bonus is not limited to this as long as the payout rate exceeds 1, for example, an AT (hereinafter also referred to as a pseudo bonus) for notifying an advantageous operation mode until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Also good. Such control to the pseudo bonus is performed by the main CPU 61 in, for example, the advantageous period related process (S300) and the advantageous period setting process (S700) in FIG. When it is determined to control to the pseudo bonus, a confirmation screen for notifying that the pseudo bonus is won is displayed at the timing determined by the sub CPU 71.

(C) Net increase number calculation period An example in which the start timing of the net increase number calculation period in the above embodiment is established by being controlled by ART. However, the start timing of the net increase number calculation period is not limited to this, and may be established, for example, by being controlled by a bonus, or by being controlled by either ART or bonus. It may be a thing. In addition, although the example in which the termination period of the net increase number calculation period is established when the advantageous period ends is shown, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be established when the bonus is not controlled by the AT, The game may be established when the AT ends (the number of AT games becomes 0), or when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 30) after the advantageous period ends.

(D) Predetermined display mode and special display mode In the above embodiment, as the predetermined display mode, a normal mode mainly composed of a red character or the like common to each of the net increase number display, the OVER display, and the end screen is exemplified. However, if the predetermined display mode is a normal display mode, it is not necessary to be a common mode for each of the net increase number display, the OVER display, and the end screen, and different modes (for example, the net increase number display is a red character, OVER The display may be defined with pink characters, and the end screen may be defined with silver characters. In addition, as a special display mode, a rainbow mode mainly including characters having a common rainbow pattern in each of the net increase number display, the OVER display, and the end screen is illustrated. However, the special display mode may be a mode different from the predetermined display mode, and does not have to be a common mode in each of the net increase number display, the OVER display, and the end screen, and different modes (for example, the net increase number display has a rainbow pattern). ), OVER display may be floral characters, and the end screen may be gold characters. Thereby, the variation of each display mode of a pure increase number display, OVER display, and an end screen can be made rich.

  The special display mode is also used in other game effects that can be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, and the degree of advantage for the player than when the game effect is executed in other modes. It may be an aspect that is determined to be high. Here, as a game effect, there is an effect that notifies the possibility of winning an AT or bonus, and an example of a possibility notification effect that can be executed in any of a plurality of types of aspects including a rainbow aspect is illustrated. When the possibility notification effect is executed in the rainbow mode, it may be determined so that the possibility of winning the AT or the bonus is higher than when it is executed in the other mode. Thereby, regardless of the type of effect, the player can have a sense of expectation and superiority when executed in a special display mode.

  Moreover, although one aspect of the rainbow aspect was illustrated as a special display aspect, it is not restricted to this, A plurality of types (for example, a rainbow aspect, a floral pattern aspect, an animal pattern aspect, etc.) may be defined. Further, it may be determined that the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on which of the plural types of special display modes is used for displaying the net increase number. The degree of advantage for the player is, for example, the level of a set value that has been set, or the number of AT games that have not been notified yet. For example, when the net increase number reaches “5000”, when the rainbow mode is displayed as the special display mode, a higher set value may be set than when the floral pattern mode is displayed as the special display mode. May be made higher. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which special display mode the net increase number display is performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(E) About End Screen In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (e) and the like, the end screen in the special display mode is not only a net increase in number but also other game results such as the number of AT games in the rainbow mode. The example displayed in is explained. However, on the end screen in the special display mode, only the net increase number may be displayed in the rainbow mode, and other game results may be displayed in the normal mode. The end screen may be displayed in a normal mode (see FIG. 14H) regardless of whether or not the rainbow flag is set.

(F) About the specific number which becomes the special display mode In the above embodiment, the example in which the net increase number “5000” is determined as the specific number has been described, but not limited thereto, “3000” or the like is determined. It may be a thing. Further, the example in which one value is determined as the specific number has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a plurality of values (5000, 3000) are determined and the net increase number display reaches any net increase number. Depending on whether a special display mode is selected, the player may be determined to have a different degree of advantage for the player. For example, when the net increase number reaches “3000”, it is displayed in a special display mode, and a higher setting value can be set than when it is displayed in a special display mode when it reaches “5000”. You may make it high property. Thereby, a player can be paid attention to the timing at which the net increase number is displayed in the special display mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A gaming machine including four or more variable display rows may be used. Moreover, although the variable display part 13 showed the example comprised by the reels 11L-11R, it is not restricted to this, You may comprise by display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display and 7 segment LED. Moreover, although the example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay lines may be set.

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

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of gaming values as the number of bets for one game, and giving a gaming value according to the symbols when the variable display stops,
Advantageous state control means for controlling advantageous state advantageous to the player;
A net increase calculating means for calculating a net increase obtained by subtracting a game value set as a bet number from a given game value until the predetermined end condition is satisfied after being controlled in the advantageous state;
The specific information is set when the net increase calculated by the net increase calculation means reaches the specific number, and the net increase becomes less than the specific number according to the game after the specific information is set. Even if the specific information setting means for maintaining the specific information,
A net increase display means for displaying the net increase calculated by the net increase calculation means in the advantageous state;
The net increase display means includes:
When the net increase reaches the specific number and the specific information is not set, the net increase is displayed in a predetermined display mode,
When the net increase reaches the specific number, the specific information is set by reaching the specific number, and the net increase is displayed in a special display mode different from the predetermined display mode,
Even if the net increase displayed according to the game after the display of the net increase changes from the predetermined display mode to the special display mode becomes less than the specific number, it is set regardless of the net increase. maintaining the display in the special display mode based on the specific information are,
Even during the advantageous state, the display of the net increase is interrupted during the non-display period, and the display of the net increase is resumed when the non-display period ends,
The net increase calculating means continuously calculates the net increase even during the non-display period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied,
The specific information setting means does not set the specific information when the net increase reaches the specific number during the non-display period, and the game value is given after the non-display period ends. To set the specific information,
When the net increase reaches the specific number during the non-display period, the net increase display means calculates the net increase during the non-display period when the non-display period ends. The display is restarted in the predetermined display mode from the net increase calculated by the means, and the net increase is displayed in the special display mode based on the fact that the specific information is set after the game value is given. A gaming machine.