JP6505278B1 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a player from being confused as much as possible when adding to a period in which it can be controlled to an advantageous state. When the number of AT games is obtained by AT winning (for example, AT first hit) or additional winning (for example, additional 1), the number of remaining AT games is counted up and displayed. In addition, when the number of remaining AT games is being counted up, when the additional opportunity is established (for example, additional 2), the number of remaining AT games is not displayed, and the additional effect corresponding to the additional opportunity (addition Perform the production 2). In addition, after the addition effect (addition effect 2) is finished, the count-up display of the remaining AT game number is resumed and the addition display is performed up to the number of games corresponding to the number obtained by adding the previous addition (for example, 1 addition). After that, the game is continuously displayed until the number of games corresponding to the number obtained by adding the next addition (for example, 2 additions). [Selected figure] Figure 12

Description

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

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged is provided, and the start switch is operated in a state where the number of bets is set by using a medal etc. And stop the rotation of the reel based on the result of the role lottery and the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switch, and the medal according to the combination of the symbols on the pay line when all the reels are stopped. There are slot machines that can be provided with benefits including payout and the like. Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay), a result of RT (Replay Time), and a combination lottery result in winning multiple combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for reporting operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a bonus when the game is played.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, in the case of displaying the number of remaining games that can be controlled to an advantageous state such as AT, when the number of remaining games is added, counting is performed to count up the numerical value to the number of remaining games. There is one that executes the up effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-106776, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the number of games is further added during the count-up effect, the number of newly added games is notified while continuing the count-up effect, so the count-up effect and the additional effect Get mixed up. As a result, for example, it becomes difficult to understand whether the number of games newly added is reflected in the number of remaining games displayed after the end of the count-up effect being executed, which may cause confusion to the player. The

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can prevent the occurrence of confusion to the player as much as possible when adding to a period in which it can be controlled to an advantageous state. I assume.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege according to the outcome of the game, wherein an advantageous state control means controls an advantageous state advantageous to the player. And specific numerical value display means for displaying specific numerical values according to the remaining number that can be controlled to the advantageous state on a predetermined display unit, and updating the specific numerical values according to the progress of the game; And an additional notification means for notifying that the number of additions is to be added to the remaining number based on the establishment of R, and the specific numerical value display means corresponds to the additional opportunity when the additional opportunity is established. After the first addition notification is performed , a first addition display that is an addition display state in which a predetermined number is updated and displayed according to the first addition number notified by the first addition notification. as a state, before And plus trigger is established at a predetermined timing when a first adder display state, when the second plus notification corresponding to the plus trigger is performed, updating the display on the display unit without displaying, the first Oite after 2 plus notification has been completed, the resume updating display on the display unit from the first particular for numerical number plus is updated in, depending on the number of plus, which is informed by the second plus notification While the second addition display state, which is an addition display state in which a specific number is updated and displayed, is added to the predetermined numeric value, an additional trigger is established even at the same timing as the predetermined timing in the first addition display state. If not, the first addition display state is continued .

According to this configuration, when the additional opportunity is established at the predetermined timing when the first additional display state is established, the display unit does not display the update display of the specific numerical value in a state where the player easily understands the additional display. The second additional notification corresponding to the trigger can be performed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, after the second addition notification is ended, the update display on the display unit is resumed from the identification value for which the first addition number has been updated, and according to the addition number notified by the second addition notification. A specific number can be updated and displayed by a predetermined number. Therefore, it is possible to easily notify the player of the update display corresponding to the first addition and the update display corresponding to the second addition.
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege according to the outcome of the game, wherein an advantageous state control means controls an advantageous state advantageous to the player. And a remaining number display means for displaying on the predetermined display unit the remaining number according to the period in which the advantageous state can be controlled, and the remaining number displaying means for subtracting the remaining number according to the progress of the game; And an alarming means for carrying out an alarming notification to the effect that the alarming number is to be added to the remaining number, and the alarming number display means holds the alarming timing, and the first alarming information corresponding to the alarming timing is satisfied. A first addition display state in which the display unit adds and displays a predetermined number of remaining numbers to a first remaining number corresponding to a number obtained by adding the additional number notified by the first addition notification in the display unit In the display section When the display condition of the remaining number is the first addition display condition, the addition trigger is satisfied, and the second addition notification corresponding to the addition trigger is performed, the addition display in the display unit is displayed. After the second addition notification is ended, the addition display on the display unit is resumed after the second addition notification is ended, and the predetermined number of additions are additionally displayed to the first remaining number, and then the second addition notification is continued It is set as the 2nd addition display state which carries out addition display of the remaining number by a predetermined number to the 2nd remaining number corresponded to the number to which the additional number for which it was notified by the number added.
According to this configuration, when the addition trigger is established in the first addition display state, the second addition notification corresponding to the addition trigger is performed under a situation where the player can easily understand without displaying the addition display. It can be carried out. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, after the second addition notification is ended, after the addition display is resumed and the addition display is performed up to the first remaining number, the number obtained by continuously adding the number of additions notified by the second addition notification The second remaining number corresponding to can be added and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player further realize that not only the first addition but also the second addition has been made, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Preferably, the apparatus further comprises period counter updating means for updating a value of a period counter for specifying a period in which the advantageous state can be controlled, and the advantageous state control means sets the advantageous state to the advantageous state based on the value of the period counter. The period counter updating means adds, updates, and adds the value of the period counter, regardless of whether or not the addition display state is in progress when the period in which the control can be controlled to the advantageous state is added. When one game is consumed, the value of the period counter is decremented and updated by one game regardless of whether or not the addition display state is in progress.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether the addition display state or not, the advantageous state based on the value of the period counter to be added update or subtraction update depending on when it is added or when one game is digested It can control. Therefore, the update process can be made common as compared with the case where the value of the period counter is updated in a different manner depending on whether or not the addition display state is in progress. As a result, the processing load can be prevented from increasing.

Preferably, the display unit can display a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image in a superimposed manner on the display area, and the identification numerical value and the background rendering corresponding to the advantageous state respectively correspond to the corresponding image. It is an effect executed by displaying on the display unit, and an image corresponding to the specific value is a layer having a higher priority than a layer displaying an image corresponding to at least the background effect corresponding to the advantageous state. Is displayed in.

According to this configuration, the image corresponding to the specific numerical value is displayed with priority over the image corresponding to the background effect. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably notify the player of the identification value without increasing the processing load.

Preferably, the display unit can display a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on top of each other in a display area, and the identification numerical value and the superimposition notification display the corresponding image on the display unit. a production which is executed by an image corresponding to the plus notification is a region that overlaps with a region for displaying an image corresponding to the specific numeral values, the layer for displaying an image corresponding to the specific numeral values Displayed in a layer with higher priority than that.

According to this configuration, the image corresponding to the superimposition notification is displayed with priority over the image corresponding to the specific numerical value . For this reason, it is possible to perform an addition notification so as not to confuse the player without increasing the processing load.

Preferably, the addition trigger is established when the first addition display state is in progress, the second addition notification corresponding to the addition trigger is performed, and the display unit is performed after the second addition notification is finished. resume updated display when said second adder display state is updated display specific numeral values by a predetermined number of, the number of plus, which is informed by the second plus notification with the update display, for the specific A notification unit is provided that makes a notification in the vicinity of a numerical value and in a mode smaller than the second addition notification.

According to this configuration, when the update display is resumed, the number of additions notified by the second addition notification is notified again. Therefore, it can be intuitively informed that the addition display is performed up to the number including the additional number notified by the second addition notification.
Preferably, an output unit is provided which causes the sound output unit to output a predetermined sound effect during the addition display state.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is an expanded view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination of components, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process in AT performed during AT among the advantageous period setting processes. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for an addition lottery. FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing an example of during-AT effect control process for controlling an effect during AT in the effect control process. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the liquid crystal display in AT. (A) is a figure for explaining an example of bet time process included in the in-AT effect control process, (b) is for explaining an example of the game start time process included in the in-AT effect control process Of the It is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT counter output processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a basic screen output process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of processing at the time of a power failure return. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT counter process, (b) is a figure for demonstrating an example of a command reception process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of count-up determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the liquid crystal display in AT as a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the liquid crystal display in AT as a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the liquid crystal display in AT as a modification.

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

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

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-like housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached openably and closably at one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and released from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game arcade manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, it is possible to visually recognize the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 a state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

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

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower side of the left variable display row 10L, the lower side of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower side of the right variable display row 10R is set There is. In the display window 7, a pay 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 performs effects by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further, above and on the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , And lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

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

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. In addition, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, is lit in the advantageous period, and is turned off in the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

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

  The bet switch 15 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using a credit. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum number of bets is the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (in the present embodiment, "3" in "in bonus state", "in bonus state" is " Set to 2 ".

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation related to an effect. The operation related to the effect includes an operation for executing and developing the effect, an operation for selecting the effect mode and the character, and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu state and setting history and the like displaying the game history and the like. It includes an operation to shift to the state.

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

  Below the various operation parts of the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, for example, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out a medal according to the occurrence of a winning combination and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. At the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds and the like according to the progress of the game.

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

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed horizontally to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation axis thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are controlled to rotate and stop by being driven and controlled. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. 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 a predetermined position of the reel (for example, symbol No. 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being accommodated in the board case. In order to make it possible to easily distinguish the trace of the control case etc. housed in the circuit board case, the control case can not contact the control board unless some members are broken, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

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

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

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor which 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 configured of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the 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 port 39 via the medal chute 47 provided on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 5.

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

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches the presence or absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting the switching operation of the setting value during the setting change process capable of changing the setting value. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for releasing an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is opened. Therefore, basically, only the game arcade manager can operate.

  The setting value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the setting value is a value for specifying a winning probability of winning the combination determined in advance in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the probability of winning the winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability corresponding to the set value set. That is, when the set values that are set are different, there are cases where the winning probability of winning in the part drawing is different even if the part combination is the same. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during execution of the game a predetermined number of times differs according to the set value set, and as a result, the payout rates can be made different. Therefore, the setting value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and can also be said to be a value for specifying the payout rate. As the setting values, for example, 1 to 6 (in the present embodiment, four stages of setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) having different winning probabilities are provided, and setting value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be provided in six stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by switching on the setting change process by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the game arcade manager.

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

  A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate, and the regular medals are stored on the side of the first flow path 40 for storing in the hopper container 42. While guiding, the non-regular medal has a structure guiding to the side of the second channel 44 for discharging it to the outside.

  In addition, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medal to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, at the time of reaching the credit upper limit, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects the medals guided to the first flow path 40 among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 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. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. 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”, etc. Actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a pattern of "7" in red as "R7", a pattern of "7" in green as "G7", a pattern of "BAR" as "BR", a pattern of "bell" as "BE", and "RP" The patterns of "Replay" are arranged. A plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they can be distinguished from other patterns, and any pattern such as a pattern, a symbol, or a numeral may be used. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are comprised by the pattern whose appearance is similar, these are collectively called "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also configured by patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "T".

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end corresponding to symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area 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 circumferential surface of each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol numbers 19 → 18 → 17 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... It can be done.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, a prescribed number required for the start of one game when the medal insertion to the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 or the like is operated (in the bonus state in this embodiment) The number of bets is set for the medals for "3" and "2 in bonus state" except for "3", and the rotation start can be started by operating the start switch 19, the reel 11L- 11R is rotated and symbols are variably displayed to start one game. In the present embodiment, “3” is set as the specified number of gaming states other than “bonus state”, and “2” is set as the specified number of “bonus states”. The prescribed number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

  After 1 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 1 game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. Do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined benefit to the player according to a symbol combination (display result) when rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. The predetermined benefits include, for example, the transition of the gaming state, the automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, and the like, and the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals to be awarded. However, it is not limited to these.

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

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

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

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

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include a closing sensor 53, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and a settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. , Reset processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a 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 the switching solenoid 51, the credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, the advantage period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, on the main control board 63, a display consisting of a 7-segment LED is mounted. The main control board 63 is equipped with a display for displaying the ratio of staying in an advantageous period staying in an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus to the total number of payouts. . It should be noted that the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of features are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 etc.) It may be 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 character 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 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command can not be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

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

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game And the like, and based on the result, drive control is performed on the devices connected to the sub control substrate 73 to produce effects. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps and LEDs, the effect operation unit 81, and the like shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes display processing for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes display processing based on the display control command from the sub control board 73 to display a predetermined image on the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. The display control unit can also transmit a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L and 31R and various lamps / LEDs and the like based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing effects by sounds and lights corresponding to an image displayed on the display area. Run

  The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as upper, lower, left, and right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that urges the user to operate the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops a predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. Control. In addition, the sub CPU 71 can select any of a plurality of effect modes which are different in type of effect (character or background) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (during effect mode selection screen display) In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches, and the effect mode selected by operating the determination switch 81a is set.

  Further, when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the determination switch 81a, and the administrator menu screen is liquid crystal displayed. Display on the display 27. Further, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and promotes a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games and an operation to a specific button is generated according to the progress of the game) When the chance button effect or the like is not executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a game standby), the decision switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 Make it visible. The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switch in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Execute the process. The sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when executing a specific effect. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect in a specific layer, and the decision switch 81a is operated, whereby the player menu screen in the player menu state in a layer having higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image of. While the player menu screen is displayed, the specific effect in the specific layer may be continuously performed, or the specific effect in the specific layer may be temporarily ended.

  In the case where the specific effect is continuously executed in the specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect for prompting the user to operate the specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by the operation of the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen is displayed even when the determination switch 81a is operated, when the effect is a chance button effect to urge the operation to a specific button You may not do. By doing this, it is possible to prevent in advance the chance button effect from being developed to the next stage by the operation of the determination switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different from each other, the switch for developing the chance button effect in the player menu screen is operated. It is possible to prevent the intention from being developed without intention.

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

(Betting count setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set at the time of winning a replay role. Processing for setting is performed. In the bet number setting process, a bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation start can be started (effectively received) to effectively receive the operation on the start switch 19.

  Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set number of bets are paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving the operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process shifts to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received to shift to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the actually set bet number (the number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for the number of bets for one game can be specified also on the sub control board 73 side.

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

  As types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role and a small role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is high. The re-play combination (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) is a combination for setting the aforementioned re-play flag when winning a prize. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the game is set to the specified number of games (this time) that will be started next (from now on) without newly using the player's own medals (or credits). It is a role of automatically setting the corresponding bet number as the bet number of the next game. The small role is a role accompanied by the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As the bonus combination, combination names “RBB1” and “RBB2” (hereinafter collectively referred to as a bonus combination or “RBB”) are provided. In the symbol combinations of "RBB1" and "RBB2", combinations of three "R7" and three "G7" are defined. When winning "RBB1" and "RBB2", it is controlled to the bonus state. The bonus state ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals (the number described in the remarks column of FIG. 6) corresponding to the bonus combination for which the winning is achieved.

  The role names “RPC” “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided as replay players. The symbol combination of "RPC" defines three combinations of "RP". The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “RTT1” to “RTT9”, respectively. When the symbol combination “RTT1” to “RTT9” stops on the payline NL, the “T” symbol stops on the lower, middle, and upper portions of each of the reels 11L to 11R, or “BR” symbol on the lower part of the reel 11L, The "T" symbol stops at the middle of the reel 11M and the upper row of the reel 11R, and the "T" symbol is diagonally aligned at least partially in appearance. In addition, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are roles that trigger to control to the advantageous RT, they are also referred to as promotion replay.

  As the small role, role names “BEL” “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BEL", a combination of three "BE" is defined. The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, respectively. In the gaming state (except “bonus state”) in which “BEL” is set to “3”, the number of medals is paid out when the pressing order is correct, whereas nine medals are paid out. In the "bonus state" in which is set to "2", 12 medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order and the medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA12” are awarded when the pressing order is incorrect (failed) and can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and one medal is paid out. When "CH" is won, one medal is paid out. In addition, “CH” is a role serving as a trigger of the advantageous period lottery whether or not to control to the advantageous period.

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

  As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, "bonus 1" and "bonus 2" are provided. "Bonus 1" and "Bonus 2" are winning combination groups each consisting of one bonus combination. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also a winning combination group which is simultaneously elected with another combination (for example, CH).

  As a winning combination group of re-playing roles, "normal rep" and "promotion lip" are provided. "Normal repeat" is a winning combination group consisting of only "RPC". On the other hand, “promotion lip” is a winning combination group including “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As the winning combination group of the small winning combination, "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" and "one sheet" are provided. In addition to "BEL", "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are two or more types of roles among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" and include roles that are combinations different from each other It is a winning combination group constituted by. The “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are also collectively referred to as a “push order bell”. The "one-sheet combination" is a combination of winning combinations comprising "CH".

  Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, the determination value related to the winning probability in the role lottery is determined in accordance with the winning combination group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value set.

  The gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include the “initial RT”, the “normal RT”, the “favorable RT”, the “RBB internal winning state” in which the “RBB” is won, and the winning of the bonus combination. "Bonus state" etc. are established. The “initial RT”, the “normal RT”, and the “favorable RT” are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "bonus 1" and "bonus 2" are subject to the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. For each of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, the determination value is set such that, for example, when the setting value is 1, the winning probability is 1/1000. The determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination is set to a different determination value according to the setting value, and the winning probability becomes higher as the setting value becomes higher. For example, when the setting value is 6, the determination value is set such that the winning probability is 1/900. The “bonus 1” and “bonus 2” may have their determination values determined so that they will be won with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

  Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-playing role, “normally rep” is a target of the lottery in the normal gaming state and “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability during “advantage RT” is 1 / 1.7. Thus, the determination value is determined such that the probability of winning during "normal RT" and "initial RT" is 1/8 and the probability of winning during "RBB internal winning state" is 1/3. In addition, the “promotion lip” is a target of the role lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the probability of winning of 1/20 will be obtained. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the replay role is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored such that the probability of winning in either the normal lip or the promotion lip is “normal RT” ≦ “initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“favorable RT”. For this reason, in the general gaming state, "advantage RT" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the replay role is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” are targets of the lottery in the normal gaming state, the “RBB internal winning state”, and the “bonus state”. The probability of winning in any of the “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” in the ordinary gaming state is 1⁄5, and the “right correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are respectively elected The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probability is the same. In the "bonus state", the judgment value is determined so that all "left correct bell 1" to "right right bell 4" are won with a probability of 1/1, and "left correct bell per game" 1) to all of "right answer bell 4" to win "BEL". The "bonus state" can be said to be advantageous to the player because the probability of winning in "BEL" is improved as compared with the normal gaming state or the like.

  The "one-sheet combination" is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state". The probability of winning a "one-piece winning combination" in the ordinary gaming state etc. is determined regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning 1/50 is established regardless of any set value, regardless of the set value. It is done.

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (the judgment value corresponding to the set value set) of the winning combination group targeted for the character lottery in the current gaming state is read out and a value obtained by subtracting it from the extraction value (update the extraction value) Performs a determination process to determine whether or not the value is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), the process for determining the next winning combination group is performed Repeat the cycle.

  If it is determined in the determination processing for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination groups Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery for the winning combination is finished. Therefore, the probability of winning in the winning combination group is “judged value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the judgment value read out in the role lottery, the easier it to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high probability of winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination processing has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, "missing" not winning any winning combination group It is determined that The probability of becoming “off” in the present embodiment is set to be about 19% during the advantageous RT, but it is not limited to this and, for example, to become an extremely low probability (5% etc.) It may be defined.

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups is not selected and it is determined to be "disappearance", the combination lottery ends , Transition to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group elected in the winning combination is performed. For example, when winning "bonus 1" or "bonus 2", it outputs a winning type command capable of specifying that one of "RBB" has been won, and when winning "normal rep" or "promotion rep" any time. It outputs a winning category command that can identify that the player has won the re-playing role, and has won the winning bell when any of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won Output a win type command that can identify that. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantage period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, the process concerning the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the advantageous period transition lottery performed when the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied in the normal period. The advantageous period includes an advantageous general, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The general advantage is a period during which a CZ transition lottery can be performed whether to shift to CZ or not. CZ is a period in which an AT transition lottery can be executed as to whether or not to shift to an AT capable of AT game play. In addition, in addition to the CZ transition lottery, the AT transition lottery may be executed in the advantageous general, and in this case, for example, when the probability of winning in the AT transition lottery is more in CZ than in the advantageous general. May be set to be higher.

  Among the advantageous periods, the general advantage and the CZ are periods during which the payout rate does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as a non withdrawal period during the advantageous period), whereas the AT plays an AT game. As a result of being able to maintain the advantageous RT (RT1 with a high probability of winning the replay player), it can be said that the period during which the payout rate in the AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a withdrawal period during the advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is generally advantageous to control first. Further, in the advantageous general, it becomes possible to control to CZ by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. Further, during CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period controllable by the AT. Further, the AT during the advantageous period can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  The predetermined advantageous period transition drawing condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the part drawing in the internal drawing process, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “one sheet combination” winning which is a winning combination group including CH, or RBB. It includes conditions that are established by winning "bonus 1" or "bonus 2" which is a winning combination group including. Further, each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition and the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by a "one-sheet winning" winning, a condition that is satisfied by a "bonus 1" or a "bonus 2" winning, and the like. Note that the advantageous period transition lottery condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be completely the same condition, may be completely different conditions, and further include common conditions. Good.

  A condition for ending the advantageous period in the advantageous general is established by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the CZ (CZ non-winning). Further, the condition for ending the advantageous period in the CZ is satisfied by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the AT (AT not won). Further, as described later, the condition for ending the advantageous period during AT is the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the AT is ended, or the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, 1500) is reached as described later. This is established by the period counter = 1500. In the following, conditions for terminating the advantage period in any of the advantageous general, CZ and AT are collectively referred to as “conditions for terminating the advantage period”. The condition for ending the advantageous period includes the ending condition satisfied by the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the special ending condition satisfied by the advantageous period counter = 1500, the present embodiment. The conditions are not limited to those illustrated in the above, and may be conditions that can be established by other specific events.

  In the advantageous period related process, a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition capable of establishing each of the advantageous period (for example, winning combination winning group) It is determined whether or not there is a condition, and when it is a condition that can be established, an effect is performed that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments blink.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, when the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 The sub-control board 73 outputs a condition related command that can specify the condition that may be established. Thus, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility of being established for each of the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period. it can.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, it is possible to execute an informing process for informing the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 in accordance with the result of the part drawing lottery during AT in the advantageous period. For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification indicator 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L to win "BEL" as described later. Of the seven segments, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment at the position corresponding to the upper case letter "L" of the alphabet (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side). Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, 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 performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control process)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are drive-controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement is started after 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 is performed to start rotation of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, it is possible to delay the timing for starting to rotate 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 rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state in which the stop operation can be performed is enabled, and the state (activation) in which the operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received.

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

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, if it is possible to pull in the symbol constituting the winning combination on the pay line NL within the pull-in possible range, the symbol is drawn in on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not won will not be stopped on the pay line NL.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, “when any of the winning combinations is won, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the retractable range. ". Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning combination group", the "winning combination" corresponds in detail to any combination constituting the winning "winning combination group". It becomes a thing.

  In the reel stop process, although symbols in the retractable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, symbols out of the retractable range can not be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, even for a combination in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, the winning line if the operation timing does not match even if winning in the combination lottery. There is a case where the player can not pull in the symbols that make up the combination on the NL but loses the combination (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols making up the “bonus part” include portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Moreover, also about the symbol which comprises "RBB2," the location which does not exist in a retractable range in at least 1 reel exists. For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to pull in the symbols constituting the bonus combination on the pay line, and there is a possibility of dropping it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, although reel control is performed to pull in the bonus combination that has been won within the pull-in possible range, it is not possible to win any combination. Will occur. If “RBB1” and “RBB2” can not be awarded in the won game, the RBB internal winning state is controlled to carry over the winning flag of the bonus combination until the bonus combination is won. It will be.

  The symbols "RP" constituting "RPC" included in the "normal lip" are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. In addition, the symbols that make up "RTT1" to "RTT9" included in the "promotion lip" have portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel, but when "promotion lip" is won, "RTT1" ~ Win on all of "RTT 9". As a result, when the player has won the "promotion lip", one of the "RTT1" to "RTT9" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  The symbols ("R7" and "MD") that constitute "CH" included in "one sheet" of the small role, as shown in Fig. 3, have a location that is not within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel Do. For this reason, even if the "one-piece winning combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting "CH" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line, and it may be dropped. .

  Further, in the reel stop processing, when winning in a plurality of types of winnings, depending on the type of winning winnings (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operating mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. An object to be drawn in priority is predetermined.

  Here, the reel stop processing when one of “left correct bell 1” to “right right bell 4” is won will be described. When one of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, it is determined that an object to be preferentially drawn in is different according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. Further, the first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel. In addition, the second stop means that one reel is stopped by the first stop and the other two reels are rotated when the second stop is stopped, and the third stop is that the remaining one reel is rotated. When it is said to stop. The operation to the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop is also referred to as a first stop operation, a second stop operation, and a third stop operation.

  For example, when "right correct bell 1" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (first stop of the left reel 11L), "BEL" has priority over other roles. It is determined to draw in. Since the symbol "BE" constituting "BEL" is arranged within the retractable range, a drop of "BEL" does not occur. Therefore, when the player has won the "left correct bell 1", the reel control is performed so as to always win the "BEL" when the first left stop is performed.

  On the other hand, when "right correct bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the first stop of the middle or right reel 11M or 11R), the simultaneous win is over "BEL". It is determined that priority is given to ATA1 or ATA4. The symbols “R7”, “T1” and “T2” constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. 3 There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to pull in the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” to the pay line, and even if winning “left correct bell 1”, any role is made to win There are cases where you can not do it.

  In addition, even when “left correct bell 2” to “left correct bell 4” are selected, “BEL” can always be won when left first stopped, but when “middle right” or “right first stopped” from “BEL” Because the other winning combination is also drawn in priority and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol arrangement where there is a place where the symbols constituting the other winning combination can not be drawn in, the stop switch Depending on the operation timing of the case, there are cases where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations. Similarly, even when the middle correct answer bell 1 to the middle correct answer bell 4 are selected, the "BEL" can always be won when the first middle stop is made. However, when the left or right first stop is performed, the other combination winning simultaneously over "BEL" is preferentially drawn in, and the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R draws the symbols constituting the other combination Since there is a symbol array in which there are places that can not be made, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, there may be cases where it is not possible to win any of the winning combinations. In addition, even when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is selected, “BEL” can always be won when the first right stop is made, but from “BEL” when left or middle first stop Because the other winning combination is also drawn in priority and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R is a symbol arrangement where there is a place where the symbols constituting the other winning combination can not be drawn in, the stop switch Depending on the operation timing of the case, there are cases where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations. In addition, when all “left correct bell 1” to “right right bell 4” have been won (for example, in the “bonus state”, etc.), always “regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Reel control is performed to win a prize of "BEL".

  When one of "left correct bell 1" to "right right bell 4" is selected, the pushing order for winning "BEL" is also called a correct procedure. When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is elected, any one of the roles that can not be operated in the correct procedure and which is elected among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is not won among the “off” symbol combinations, the specification does not stop on the pay line Reel control is performed to draw the "off" symbol combination onto the pay line. A particular "off" symbol combination involves a transition to "normal RT" when stopping on payline NL at "early RT" or "favorable RT". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see FIG. 7).

  Also, in the reel stop process when the player is elected to the re-play combination or the small combination in a state in which the bonus combination is carried over (RBB internal winning condition), priority is given to the re-play combination or the small combination over the bonus combination. It is defined as follows.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel, the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle), etc. Output. As a result, the sub control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can perform corresponding effects. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome judgment processing of S500.

(Result judgment processing)
In the outcome judgment processing of S500, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when the small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed to pay out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or to add a credit. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals awarded to the player by medal payout or credit addition is output. As a result, the number of medals awarded to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the side of the sub control board 73 as well. Further, when the re-playing combination is won, processing for setting a re-playing flag is executed. In the outcome judgment processing, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thereby, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome judgment processing, according to the result of the game, the stay ratio of favored period and the feature ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. When the outcome judgment processing ends, the processing shifts to the gaming state setting processing of S600.

(Playing state setting process)
In the gaming state setting process of S600, a gaming state flag capable of specifying the gaming state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game or the like. The gaming state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the gaming state currently controlled based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying “normal RT” when the normal shift outcome is stopped on the pay line NL in “initial RT” or “favored RT”. Further, in the gaming state setting process, when winning in “RTT1” to “RTT9” which is promotion replay in “normal RT”, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “advantage RT” is set.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify the “RBB internal winning state” when the player does not win a game winning “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “favored RT”. Set the game state flag. In addition, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying the "bonus state" when winning in "RBB". In the gaming state setting process, the number of payouts in the "bonus state" is counted, and a gaming state flag capable of specifying "initial RT" is set when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” when being initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

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

  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, while "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), there is no AT game in which an advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of "push order bell" win. For this reason, the pushing order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, the normal transition appearance is stopped, and the normal control is performed at RT.

  In the normal RT, when the "promotion replay" is won and the "promotion replay" is won, the advantageous RT is controlled. However, since the odor is not in the AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, as a result of the "push order bell" being won with a relatively high probability, the normal transition appearance is stopped at a relatively early timing. It will be controlled to "normal RT". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game will be played at the normal RT.

  Further, even if the player wins the "RBB" during the normal RT or the like, it is not possible to achieve a prize unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when it is not possible to achieve a prize in the game in which the "RBB" is won, it is controlled to the "RBB internal winning state".

  When winning in "RBB", it is controlled to "bonus state". As a result of winning all “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” with high probability during the RBB, “BEL” can be won regardless of the operation mode, so medals are efficiently obtained. it can. When the number of paid-out sheets exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended and the initial RT is controlled.

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning "BEL" is for notification when the "push order bell" is won during "normal RT" and "favorable RT". The notification is given by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to win "BEL" without fail unless the stop operation is mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition appearance, it is also possible to prevent a fall from "advantage RT" to "normal RT", and it is advantageous to keep the ratio of winning and winning "replay role" increased. You can play the game in the state. In addition, CZ in the advantageous period is ended by notifying the advantageous operation mode at the time of “push order bell” winning after the game is performed a predetermined number of times.

  Also, after the RBB won in the AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so that the AT is in progress again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled to "advantageous RT". The period during which the “initial RT” and “normal RT” are controlled until the “favorable RT” is controlled after the RBB won during AT is in the preparation phase until the “favorable RT” is controlled. It is also referred to as a preparation period. In addition, when winning in "pushing order bell" during "initial RT" controlled after the RBB won in AT is finished, winning "bell" in order to be able to shift to "normal RT" There is no notification of the advantageous operation mode for causing the control.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, an advantageous general game number counter for specifying the number of games that can be generally controlled in an advantageous period of the advantageous period, CZ of the advantageous period, on the basis of a winning lottery or a game result etc. It is executed after the CZ game number counter for specifying the number of controllable games, the remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of gaming that can be controlled by the AT among the advantageous period, and the advantageous period is started. Set an advantage period counter for specifying the number of played games. The main CPU 61 controls an advantageous period including advantageous general, CZ, and AT based on the values of these counters. The advantageous general game number counter, the CZ game number counter, the remaining AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 determines whether the present is an advantage period or a normal period based on the advantage period counter, and sets an advantage general flag when the advantage period is in general during the advantage period, and the CZ flag when the CZ is in progress. Is set, and the AT flag is set when AT is in progress. Thereby, it is specified in the advantageous period whether it is in the advantageous general, CZ or AT. In the following, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the sub control board 73 executes an effect based on a state command for specifying a state or a period controlled as described later. For example, in the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, a background image may be displayed according to the controlled state or period. Specifically, in the normal period, a background image reminiscent of daytime is displayed. On the other hand, in an advantage of the advantageous period, in general, a background image reminiscent of the evening or night may be displayed. Furthermore, in CZ, a background image corresponding to a battle effect may be displayed, and in AT, a background image corresponding to AT may be displayed. As described above, a controlled state or a period may be specified from the content of the effect.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied in the game this time, whether or not to control in the advantageous period (generally advantageous of the advantageous period), and at the start of the advantageous period Perform an advantage period transition lottery to determine the number of games that can generally be controlled (i.e., the general advantage).

  The advantage period shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined advantage period shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The table for the advantage period transition lottery is defined such that the advantage period transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established advantage period transition lottery condition. For example, when the advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in the normal period, it is determined to be "not elected" at a rate of 50%, and it is determined that the advantage is generally controlled at a rate of 50%. Be done. In addition, in the case of controlling generally by winning "one sheet" winning, the number of times of advantageous general game, 15%, 15%, the ratio of 20% each is determined to one of "10" "15" "20" Ru. Depending on which of the advantageous period transition lottery conditions is established, the distribution ratio or the like is set so as to have different degrees of advantage as the advantageous degree of the advantageous general (the advantageous period). Even in the normal period, during the RBB internal winning state and the bonus, the advantageous period transition lottery is not executed even if a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined that the advantage general control is to be performed, in the advantage period setting process, the number of games determined by the advantage period transition lottery is set in the advantage general game number counter, and an advantage general flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), it is possible to generally control an advantage period from an ordinary period to an advantageous period.

  The advantageous period transition lottery is collectively performed using the extraction value extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio as described above for the determination value of winning "one sheet winning combination", and the advantageous period transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belong. Although the advantageous period transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the advantage period transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, for example, random number for the advantage period transition lottery when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery. May be extracted separately, and the advantageous period transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that it is in the advantageous period is executed by lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until it is controlled in the advantageous general manner and the end of the advantageous period. Further, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled to the advantageous period, the advantageous general game number counter is decremented by one and the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time one game is executed. In this embodiment, an example in which the advantageous general end determination is performed depending on whether or not the advantageous general game number counter is decremented for each game and reached 0 (subtraction method) will be described. Is not limited to the subtraction method, for example, by adding 1 to the advantageous general game number counter for each game and performing whether or not the count value has reached a predetermined value (the number of advantageous general game times) (additional method) It may be Similarly, although the subtraction method is illustrated in the present embodiment for the end determination of each of CZ and AT described later, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the end determination of each of CZ and AT may be performed by an addition method. . Further, in the present embodiment, the advantage period counter is incremented by one for each game, and the end of the advantage period is determined by whether the count value reaches a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of the advantage period) (addition method). Although an example of making a determination will be described, for determination of the end of the advantage period, a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of advantage period) is set in the advantage period counter at the start of the advantage period, and the value of the advantage period counter It may be performed depending on whether or not 0 is reached by subtraction.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the advantageous general, it is determined whether the CZ transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is established in the current game. When a predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is established in the game this time, the CZ shift lottery is executed to determine whether or not to control to CZ, and the number of games that can be controlled to CZ (that is, the CZ advantage).

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is defined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "one-sheet combination", it is determined to be "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is determined to control to CZ at a rate of 90%. Further, in the case of controlling to CZ by "one-sheet combination" winning, it is determined that one of "10", "15", and "20" as the number of CZ games at a rate of 30% of each 90%. In accordance with which CZ transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be different as the advantage of CZ (advantage period).

  When it is determined that control is to be made to CZ, in the advantageous period setting process, the number of games determined by the CZ transfer lottery is determined after the number of games (for example, three times) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, continuous effect) is digested. Is set in the CZ game number counter and the CZ flag is set. The advantageous general game number counter and the advantageous general flag are reset. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, control is made to CZ in the advantageous period.

  The CZ transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the advantageous period transition lottery. For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the CZ transfer lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The CZ transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for the CZ transfer lottery is separately It may be extracted and the AT transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  If the advantage general game number counter becomes “0” and the number of times of games determined has been determined without being determined to be controlled to CZ by the CZ transition lottery, the CZ non-winning that CZ is not won in the advantageous period setting process A CZ non-winner notification process is performed to perform a win notification. In the CZ non-winner notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the informing indicator 60 or the like to display “−−”, or a CZ non-winner command capable of specifying CZ non-winner is output to the sub control board 73 Processing for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” In the liquid crystal display 27, or to switch from a background image corresponding to advantage (generally to the background of the evening or night) to a background image corresponding to the normal period (background to the daytime) Including the processing of As a result, it is possible to notify the player of CZ non-winning. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is established in CZ.

  When the CZ is not won and the condition for ending the advantage general is satisfied, the advantage period setting processing erases the advantage general flag and ends the advantage period as shown in FIG. The period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to control to CZ in the CZ transition lottery in advantageous general, for example, a CZ win command capable of specifying CZ win is output to the sub control board 73, and a predetermined effect is Continuous production). At the time of CZ winning, control is made to CZ from a predetermined CZ start timing (for example, after three game digests where the continuous effect ends). When controlled to CZ, a specific effect (battle effect) is executed following the predetermined effect. The predetermined effect (continuous effect) and the specific effect (battle effect) will be described later.

  In the advantageous period setting process in CZ, it is determined whether the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is established in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is established, the AT transition lottery for determining whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games which is a period controlled by the AT Do. The AT transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is defined such that the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in CZ, it is decided as "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to control to AT at a rate of 90%. Ru. Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to have different degrees of advantage as AT (different AT winning probability).

  The AT transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the advantageous period transition lottery. For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The AT transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the AT transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as the AT transition lottery is performed according to the result of the role lottery, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for AT transition lottery is separately It may be extracted and the AT transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter becomes “0” and the number of times of games determined has been determined without determining that the AT is controlled by the AT transition lottery, the AT non-winning of the AT non-winning status in the advantageous period setting process Perform AT non-winning notification processing to perform notification. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “−−”, or an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning is output to the sub control board 73 And a process for executing an informing effect as a result of displaying a message such as "Sorry!" After ending the battle effect executed in the liquid crystal display 27. This makes it possible to notify the player of AT non-winning. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is established in CZ.

  When the AT is not won and the condition for ending CZ is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the CZ flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended as shown in FIG. The lamp 80 goes out.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the AT transition lottery during CZ that AT is to be controlled, an AT winning notification process for performing AT winning notification to be controlled by the AT is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, next Control to AT from the game start timing of In the AT winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “77”, or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning can be output to the sub control board 73 After the battle effect which has been executed in the unit 27 is ended, a process for executing an informing effect as a result of displaying a message such as "AT winning" is included. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is performed when the CZ game number has been consumed. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for AT winning being made until the number of CZ games has been consumed.

  In the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is issued, the AT game number determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the remaining AT game number counter and the AT flag is set to control the AT. In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time one game is executed. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is performed, the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by one every time one game is executed after control to the AT is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, when "one card combination" wins, "bonus 1" or "bonus 2" win, etc.) is established, it is added to the number of AT games Make an additional draw for the purpose. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the AT flag is erased and the advantageous period including AT is ended and controlled to the normal period. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the condition for ending the advantageous period is that the remaining AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended by not winning in the pullback lottery, or the advantageous period counter = 1500. It is established by becoming. When a condition for ending the advantageous period is established during AT and transition is made to the normal period, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, it is determined which gaming state is the next and subsequent games, the ordinary period and the advantageous period of the advantageous period (the advantageous general game number counter Of the advantage period (including the value of the CZ game number counter), AT of the advantage period (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter), etc. Output possible state commands. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing 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. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the main CPU 61 outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

  Here, among the advantageous period setting processing, processing executed during AT will be described using FIG. 9 and the like. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the during-AT process performed during the AT among the advantageous period setting process. When the AT flag is set, the main CPU 61 executes an in-AT process of the advantageous period setting process.

  In S01, the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by one. The advantageous period counter is a counter for specifying an upper limit period that can be controlled to a predetermined advantageous period, as described above. For this reason, the advantage period counter is not only during the period from the start of the advantage period to the end, that is, during the AT where the AT flag is set, but also during the RBB won during the advantage period such as advantage general or CZ. After the end of the RBB, it is incremented by one for each game, for example, until it is shifted to "favorable RT" again.

  In S02, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by one. The value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1 for each game in the AT in which the AT flag is set, and "Advant RT" is repeated from the end of the RBB won during the advantageous period and the RBB won during the AT. Even if a game is played, it is not updated until it is transferred to.

  In S03, it is determined whether or not a predetermined additional lottery condition is established. If it is not determined that the predetermined additional lottery condition is established, then the flow shifts to S07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied, the additional lottery process is executed in S04. In S04, the additional lottery process is executed when the additional lottery condition is satisfied regardless of the value of the advantageous period counter or the value of the remaining AT game number counter updated in S01 or S02. Therefore, even if the number of games for which the value of the remaining AT game number counter is equal to or more than the value of the advantage period counter is additionally increased, it is not determined whether or not a profit can not be substantially provided. Since the additional lottery process is uniformly performed when the additional lottery condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing.

  The additional lottery process is performed with reference to the additional lottery table shown in FIG. The additional lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The additional drawing table is defined such that the additional drawing is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established additional drawing conditions. As additional lottery conditions, a push order bell, a one-piece winning, and a bonus winning are defined.

  When the additional lottery condition is satisfied by pushing order bell winning, the additional winning will not be made at a rate of 95%, but among the remaining 5%, any of "10", "20", "50" and "100" at the rate shown in FIG. The number of AT games to be added is determined as the number of added games. When the winning lottery condition is satisfied by winning one winning combination, the winning bonus will not be won at a rate of 30%, but among the remaining 70%, any of "10" to "800" will win the number of bonus games at the percentage shown in FIG. To be determined. In addition, when the additional lottery condition is satisfied by the bonus combination winning, the additional winning always occurs, and any one of "10" to "150" is determined as the number of additional games at the ratio shown in FIG. As described above, the percentage of winning in addition and the percentage determined as the number of games to be added as the number of additional games differ depending on the type of the additional lottery condition established, and therefore, the player is focused on which additional lottery condition is satisfied. Can. In addition, although the ratio is extremely low only at the time of winning one winning combination, it can be determined as the number of additional games of "200" or more. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the one-piece role.

  The additional lottery is collectively performed using the extraction value extracted for the role lottery (collective lottery method). For example, with regard to the judgment value for winning "one sheet winning", the judgment value is determined to be the distribution ratio corresponding to "one sheet winning" shown in FIG. 10, and to which of the extraction values belongs Perform an additional draw by. The additional lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the additional lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the part lottery, and for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the part lottery, the random number for the additional lottery is separately extracted In addition, the additional lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in S05, it is determined whether or not an additional prize has been won in the additional lottery. If it is not determined that the additional winning is made, the process proceeds to S07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition winning is made, at S06, the value of the number of addition games determined in the addition lottery is added to the value of the current remaining AT game number counter. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is increased by the number of additional games. In S07, an additional game number command capable of specifying the number of AT games added is set. When the game is not added, an added game number command capable of specifying “0” is output and set.

  In S08, it is determined whether the value of the remaining AT game number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of AT games determined in the advantageous period setting process has been consumed. When it is not determined that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is "0", whether or not the value of the advantage period counter is "1500" in S15, that is, the game for the predetermined upper limit number has been digested Is determined. If it is not determined in S15 that the value of the advantageous period counter is "1500", the process proceeds to S13 and AT continues. On the other hand, when it is determined in S15 that the value of the advantage period counter is "1500", this is a case where the game for the predetermined upper limit number is digested and the special termination condition is satisfied, so the remaining in S16. While initializing the value of the AT game number counter to "0", the AT flag is erased. That is, when the upper limit number of the advantageous period is reached and the advantageous period ends, regardless of the number of remaining AT games that have not been subtracted and not consumed in S02, the number of remaining AT games is initialized to perform AT It will end. Thus, the AT and the advantageous period are ended and controlled to the normal period.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S08 that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is "0", this is the case where the game for the number of AT games determined in the advantageous period setting process is consumed and the termination condition is satisfied. , S09 erase the AT flag. Thus, the AT ends. Moreover, the advantageous period also ends and is controlled to the normal period.

  In S13, a remaining AT game number command which is the value of the remaining AT game number counter and can specify the remaining AT game number is set. As a result of the addition lottery process in S04, when the number of AT games is added in S06, the remaining AT game number command capable of specifying the number of remaining AT games after addition is output and set. Further, in S14, a remaining upper limit game number command capable of specifying the remaining upper limit game number up to the upper limit number of the advantageous period which is the value of the advantageous period counter is output and set, and the in-AT processing is ended. By outputting the command in S13 and S14, the sub control board 73 can specify the number of remaining AT games in AT and the number of remaining games up to the upper limit number of the advantage period. On the side of the sub control board 73, a predetermined effect is executed based on the command output in S07, S13 and S14.

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

(Representation about the winning combination group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of a winning combination group that has won in a winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of winning combination group. In the effect control process, for example, an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 27 a confirmation screen including “bonus confirmed!” And the like when receiving a win type command of “RBB” based on the win type command being received, An effect of displaying an image of “yellow balloon” of similar color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on the win classification command capable of specifying “push bell”. As a result, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group which has won, 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 during AT is received, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Run. As a result, when any one of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it becomes possible to surely win "BEL". In addition, during ART which is “at RT” and under AT, “BEL” can be won even when one of “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, so the transition is normally made. It can be reliably prevented that the eyes stop and fall to "normal RT". In addition, the image which can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navi effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period-related process of S300, the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be established. When the condition related command is output to the sub control board 73.

  In the effect control process, when a condition related command capable of specifying that a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition can be established in a normal period is received, the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game has, for example, "Chance!" Display a message

  Further, in the effect control process, when the CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied in the advantageous general period and the CZ is won in the advantageous period, the continuous effect is executed as the predetermined effect in the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Further, when transitioning to CZ after the continuous effect is executed, the background screen in CZ is displayed, and battle effect is executed as a specific effect following the continuous effect. The battle rendition is, for example, a rendition to be performed over the entire number of CZ games. When the number of CZ games has been consumed, after the battle effect is ended, an informing effect indicating the result as to whether or not to shift to the AT according to the result of the AT lottery is executed.

  Further, in the effect control process, the background screen in the AT is displayed in the AT. In the background screen during AT, the number of remaining AT games is displayed. “At least until the number of remaining AT games has been consumed” is until the number of games notified that AT can be controlled has been consumed.

  Further, in the effect control process, in S07, S13, and S14 of the in-AT process shown in FIG. 9, the in-AT effect is controlled based on a command output for each game in the AT from the main CPU 61 side. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of during-AT effect control process for controlling an effect during AT in the effect control process.

  In S30, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command which are output for each game in the AT (S07, S13, S14 in FIG. 9) are received, and the processes after S31. Run. In S31, it is determined whether the number of added games added in the current game specified from the added game number command is a value larger than zero. When it is not determined in S31 that the current number of games to be added is a value larger than 0, the during-AT effect control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S31 that the current added game number is a value greater than 0, it is determined in S32 whether or not the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number. The remaining AT game number is specified from the remaining AT game number command received in S30. Further, the remaining upper limit game number is specified from the remaining upper limit game number command received in S30.

  When it is not determined in S32 that the number of remaining AT games (the number of games after addition of the number of additional games) is equal to or more than the upper limit game number remaining, that is, the remaining upper game number is still In a situation in which the game is not reached, an additional effect is set in order to notify the number of additional games specified from the additional game number command in S33. Thus, the additional effect is performed. As the additional effect, for example, when the number of additional games is "100", a message such as "100 games GET!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and sound effects such as "doom!" Are output to the speakers 31L and 31R. Output from

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, that is, in the situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, the special effect in S34. Is determined and it is determined whether a special effect is being performed. When it is determined in S34 that the special effect has been set and the special effect is being executed, the during-AT effect control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the special effect has already been set in S34 and it is not determined that the special effect is being executed, the special effect is set in S35 and the in-AT effect control process is ended. As a result, the special effect is performed premiere only in a situation where it is determined that the number of AT games has been added and the advantage period can be continued up to the upper limit number of times. As a special effect, for example, while displaying the special background screen having story characteristics on the liquid crystal display 27 over the range up to the remaining upper limit game number, the corresponding music / sound effect is outputted from the speakers 31L, 31R. This allows the player to have a sense of superiority in completing the advantageous period.

  Further, in the during-AT effect control process, a value corresponding to the number of remaining AT games is set in the AT counter at the time of AT winning or additional winning. The remaining AT game number is specified from, for example, the remaining AT game number command (S13 in FIG. 9) and the additional game number command (S07 in FIG. 9) transmitted from the main CPU 61. The AT counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining AT games on the side of the sub CPU 71, and is stored and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 75. In the during-AT effect control process, as described later, a command corresponding to the value of the AT counter is output to the display control unit. The display control unit updates the display counter based on the command according to the value of the AT counter, and performs processing for displaying the number of remaining AT games on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the value of the display counter. The display counter is a counter for specifying the number of games actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The display counter is stored and updated in a predetermined storage area of the display control unit by the display control unit of the liquid crystal display 27.

(Regarding the display of the number of remaining AT games when added)
As described above, in AT, a screen including the number of remaining AT games is displayed as a screen in AT. In addition, when the addition of the number of AT games occurs, an additional effect is executed. After the additional effect is executed, the remaining AT game number is counted up and displayed one by one until the game number corresponds to the number obtained by adding the added game number. In addition, during the count-up display, it may occur that the additional winning is performed and the additional occurs again. In this case, in order to prevent the player from being confused, the additional effect is executed without displaying the count-up of the remaining AT game number, and thereafter the count-up display is resumed. This point is specifically described below.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the liquid crystal display during AT. In FIG. 12, from the upper row, the number of games, the display of the remaining AT game number (in FIG. 12 the remaining G number display), various effects including additional effects etc, show the counter information about the remaining G number Indicates the presence or absence of As counter information, an AT counter updated by the sub CPU 71 and a display counter updated by the liquid crystal display unit are shown.

  In the game of the game number "N-1", the display example when the remaining AT game number is displayed in the normal display mode is shown. As a background during AT, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, two characters and navigation effects are displayed on the screen, and the number of remaining AT games is displayed at the upper left of the display area. When "remaining 0127G" is displayed, it is informed that the number of remaining AT games is 127G. Further, “N−1” indicates that the value of the AT counter = the value of the display counter = 127, indicating that all the remaining AT game numbers are displayed.

  In the game of the number of games “N”, an additional winning is established, an additional opportunity is established, and a display example when 800 G is added is shown. In FIG. 12, in order to explain an example in which the addition occurs again in the following, the addition and addition effect in the game number “N” are also referred to as addition 1 and addition effect 1. When the extra 1 occurs, the display of the remaining AT game number is erased, and the extra effect 1 for notifying "+800 G" is executed. As a result, regardless of the number of remaining AT games, only the number of games added by the additional effect 1 can be notified to the player. The addition effect is executed until the game in which the addition has occurred is completed. In addition, in the game of the number of games “N”, the value of the AT counter is updated to 926 (= 126 + 800) by the addition of 800G. On the other hand, since the number of added games is not immediately reflected on the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, the value of the display counter remains the value (127) immediately before the start of the number of games "N". Be done.

  In the game of the number of games “N + 1”, a display example of the number of remaining AT games after the completion of the additional effect 1 is shown. When the display of the remaining AT game number is resumed after completion of the addition effect, the value of the remaining AT game number is counted up and displayed one by one. In the gaming column of the number of games “N + 1”, it is shown that the numerical values are fluctuated by three vertical lines. Further, when the display of the remaining AT game number is resumed after the completion of the additional effect, it is informed that the number of added games is added in the vicinity of the remaining AT game number display ("+800"). As a result, it is possible to easily notify the player that count-up display of the remaining AT game number has been started by the addition of 800 games. The fact of being added (“+800”) is notified in a mode smaller than the numerical value notified in the additional effect. This can prevent misunderstanding that the addition has been performed multiple times.

  In the game of the game number “N + 1”, the AT counter is updated to a value indicating 925 obtained by subtracting one. On the other hand, the display counter is incremented by one every predetermined time from 127 to the value of the AT counter regardless of the progress of the game. As described above, the display counter is incremented and updated one by one, and the number of remaining AT games in the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed according to the value of the display counter, thereby counting up and displaying the number of remaining AT games one by one. Can. In addition, the process regarding count-up display etc. is later mentioned using FIGS. 13-18.

  FIG. 12 exemplifies a case where the game number “N + 2” and the following games are started while counting up until the value of the display counter reaches the value of the AT counter. During count-up display, as shown in the counter information column in the game of the game number "N + 2", the AT counter is decremented by 1 each time the game is started, while the value for the display counter is 1 to the value of the AT counter. Is updated incrementally. In FIG. 12, when the count-up display is in progress and the value of the display counter is added and updated to “176”, the game of the next game number “N + 3” is started, and the additional win in the game is won again. An example of the display when the timing for the addition is established and the 50G is added is shown.

  In the game of the game number “N + 3”, it is the second addition following the addition of the game number “N”, so the addition and addition effect in the game number “N + 3” is also referred to as addition 2 and addition 2 . When the extra 2 occurs, the display of the remaining number of AT games is erased, and the extra effect 2 for notifying "+50 G" is executed. Thereby, even while the count-up display is being performed immediately before the addition, it is possible to inform the player of only the number of games added by the addition effect. In addition, in the game of the game number “N + 3”, the value of the AT counter is updated to 973 (= 923 + 50) by the addition of 50G. On the other hand, since the number of additional games is not immediately reflected on the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, the value of the display counter maintains the value (176) immediately before the start of the number of games “N + 3”.

  In the game of the game number “N + 4”, a display example of the number of remaining AT games after the completion of the additional effect 2 is shown. When the display of the remaining AT game number is resumed after completion of the additional effect, the value immediately before the start of the game number “N + 3” is incremented by one from the value (176) of the display counter maintained. Also, when the display of the remaining AT game number is resumed after the completion of the additional effect, notification is given that the number of games added in a mode smaller than the additional effect is added in the vicinity of the remaining AT game number display ("+50") Do. As a result, it is possible to easily notify the player that the 50 games have been further added without causing misunderstanding. In the game of the number of games “N + 4”, the AT counter is updated to a value indicating 1 minus 972. On the other hand, the display counter is incremented by one every predetermined time from 176 to the value of the AT counter regardless of the progress of the game. As a result, even when the second addition occurs, the count-up display can be resumed from the number of games that have been displayed until the count-up after the completion of the addition effect 2.

  In addition, the AT counter is updated by decrementing by 1 each time the game starts, as exemplified in the “N + 5” and “N + 6” games thereafter. On the other hand, the display counter is incremented by one every predetermined time until it reaches the AT counter. Thus, the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be counted up and displayed until the value of the AT counter is reached.

  Next, among the in-AT effect control processing, processing for updating the AT counter, processing for outputting a command according to the value of the AT counter, and the like will be described. FIG. 13A is a view for explaining an example of BET processing included in the in-AT effect control processing, and FIG. 13B is an example of game start processing included in the in-AT effect control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating.

  The bet process of FIG. 13A is executed when the bet number setting command transmitted from the main CPU 61 is received by setting the bet number. In S40, it is determined whether the result of the previous game was a replay winning such as a re-play combination. That is, it is determined whether or not the current bet is automatically set. When it is determined in S40 that a replay win is made, the BET processing ends.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S40 that the replay winning is performed, an AT counter output process is executed in S41. The AT counter output process is a process for outputting a command corresponding to the value of the AT counter to the display control unit. Here, an example of the AT counter output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In S60, it is determined whether the AT counter output completion flag is OFF. The AT counter output completion flag is a flag which is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 and is set to ON by outputting the value of the AT counter to the display control unit side. The value of the AT counter is output during AT. The AT counter output completion flag is set to OFF at the time of AT termination or the like. Thus, for example, when the AT is started, the AT counter output completion flag is OFF. The AT counter is decremented by 1 in S44 described later along with the start of the game. Therefore, in the AT counter output process at the start of the game (when the start switch is operated), the value of the AT counter becomes a value obtained by subtracting 1 in S44 along with the start of the current game.

  If it is not determined in S60 that the AT counter output completion flag is not OFF, then the flow shifts to S62. On the other hand, when it is determined in S60 that the AT counter output completion flag is OFF, that is, when AT is won and AT is started, "0" is displayed as the present value regardless of the value of the AT counter in S61. While transmitting to the unit, the AT counter output completion flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to S62. The display control unit performs a process of rewriting the value of the display counter to the received current value as described later. As a result, by transmitting "0" as the current value in S61, "0" is displayed as the number of remaining AT games on the liquid crystal display 27.

  In S62, the value of the AT counter is transmitted to the display control unit as a target value, and the AT counter output process is ended. The display control unit performs a process of updating the display counter by one until the value of the display counter reaches the received target value as described later. As a result, when AT is won and "100" is given as the AT game number and AT starts, "0" is transmitted as the current value in S61, and then "100" is transmitted as the target value in S62. As a result, the number of remaining AT games on the liquid crystal display 27 is counted up and displayed one by one from "0" to "100". In addition, for example, when “100” is added as the AT game number when the value of the display counter is “100” (that is, when the remaining AT game number is “100”, the addition is elected and “100” is selected). Is sent as the target value in S62), and the number of remaining AT games is counted up and displayed one by one from "100" to "200" on the liquid crystal display 27. It will be.

  Referring back to FIG. 13A, after the AT counter output process is performed in S41, the basic screen output process is performed in S42, and the BET process is ended. In the basic screen output process, a process for outputting information for specifying the type of screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Here, an example of the basic screen output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In S65, it is determined whether the AT title output completion flag is OFF. The AT title output completion flag is a flag which is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 and is set to ON by outputting information for specifying a title screen displayed at the start of the AT. The AT title is a display that can specify that the AT is to be started, for example, "○ RUS RUSH start!", And is output at the time of AT start. Thus, for example, when the AT is started, the AT title output completion flag is OFF. Note that the AT title output completion flag is set to OFF at the end of AT, at the time of bonus winning, at the time of power failure recovery described later, or the like.

  When it is determined in S65 that the AT title output completion flag is OFF, the AT title is specified in S67 because the AT title has not yet been output after the start of the AT, or since it is after a bonus prize or a power failure recovery. The basic screen output processing is terminated by outputting information for the display to the display control unit. As a result, the AT title screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the AT title output completion flag is OFF in S65, information for specifying the basic screen is output to the display control unit in S66, and the basic screen output processing is ended. Thus, the basic screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The basic screen is a basic screen in the AT (a screen on which no suggestion effects etc. have been executed), and a screen on which an image such as the number of remaining AT games and navigation effects is displayed on the background screen in the AT. Say. As a specific example of the basic screen, a screen in the game of the number of games “N−1” in FIG. 12 corresponds. Note that the screen of the game of the game number “N” in FIG. 12 and the screen during the game of the game number “N + 3” described later in FIG. 20 do not correspond to the basic screen. When information for specifying the basic screen is output to the display control unit, a basic screen output completion flag is set. The basic screen output completion flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75.

  Next, the game start processing shown in FIG. 13 (b) will be described. The game start time process is executed when the winning type command or the like transmitted from the main CPU 61 is received by operating the start switch 19. In S44, the value of the AT counter is decremented by 1 when one game is started.

  In S45, it is determined whether the basic screen has been output based on the basic screen output completion flag. If it is not determined in S45 that the basic screen has been output, that is, if it is determined as YES in S40 and there is no processing of S42, the process proceeds to S46 to execute basic screen output processing, and then proceeds to S47. If it is determined in S45 that the basic screen has been transmitted, the process proceeds to S47. At S47, the AT title output completion flag is set to ON. At S48, the AT counter output process is executed to end the game start process.

  Next, among the in-AT effect control processing, the processing executed when the power is restored after the power is shut off in the AT (at the time of power failure recovery) will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of power failure recovery processing that is performed at the time of power failure recovery.

  In S50, the AT counter output completion flag is set to ON and the AT title output completion flag is set to OFF regardless of the power-off state. At S51, the value of the AT counter is transmitted as the current value. At S52, AT counter output processing is performed, and at S62, the value of the AT counter is transmitted as a target value. Thus, for example, when the current value = the target value = 100, the liquid crystal display 27 displays "100" as the number of remaining AT games. In addition, if the number of remaining AT games is interrupted during count-up display and the system returns after that, the value of the AT counter is displayed as the number of remaining AT games.

  In S53, basic screen output processing is performed, and the power failure recovery processing ends. In the basic screen output process in S53, a process of outputting an AT title in S67 is performed. As a result, at the time of power failure recovery in the AT, the AT title screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Next, among the processing executed in the display control unit, processing relating to the AT counter will be described. FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining an example of the AT counter process. In the AT counter processing, the command reception processing in S70, the count-up determination processing in S71, and the ART counter drawing processing in S72 are repeatedly executed. The AT counter processing makes one cycle every predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) on average. In the ART counter drawing process, the process for drawing the number of AT games remaining in the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on the value of the display counter set by the command reception process in S70 and the count-up determination process in S71. Do.

  FIG. 17B is a view for explaining an example of the command reception process in S70. In S75, it is determined whether or not the "current value" has been received from the sub CPU 71. The current value is transmitted in S61 of FIG. 14 or S51 of FIG. If it is determined in S75 that the "current value" has been received, the value of the display counter is rewritten to the received "current value" in S76.

  In S77, it is determined whether the "target value" has been received from the sub CPU 71 or not. The target value is transmitted in S62 of FIG. If it is determined in S77 that the "target value" has been received, the value of the target counter is rewritten to the received "target value" in S78, and the command reception process is ended. The target counter is a counter for specifying a target value to be displayed as the number of remaining AT games, and is stored and updated in a predetermined storage area of the display control unit.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of the count-up determination process in S71. In S80, it is determined whether the number of remaining AT games is not displayed. Whether or not the number of remaining AT games is not displayed depends on various commands from the sub CPU 71. For example, when the command for performing the additional effect is received and the additional effect is performed, the number of remaining AT games in the game is not displayed. On the other hand, while the basic screen is displayed, the number of remaining AT games is displayed. It should be noted that when the player menu state is shifted by the operation to the effect operation unit 81, although the number of remaining AT games is not displayed, it is determined that the number of remaining AT games is being displayed. If it is determined in S80 that the number of remaining AT games is not displayed, then the flow shifts to S85.

  If it is not determined in S80 that the number of remaining AT games is not being displayed, it is determined in S81 whether or not the value of the display counter corresponding to the current value is equal to or greater than the value of the target counter corresponding to the target value. Ru. That is, it is determined whether the number of remaining AT games being displayed is equal to or more than the target value. If it is determined in S81 that the value of the display counter is not equal to or greater than the value of the target counter, the number of remaining AT games has not reached the target value. Set the value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the counter. As a result, the number of remaining AT games is added and displayed at S72 described later.

  Even if the values of the display counter and the target counter can be determined as NO in S81, the display counter is not added because it is determined as YES in S80 and the process proceeds to S85 during the addition effect or the like. For this reason, the number of remaining AT games just before the start of the additional effect production is maintained. In addition, after the addition effect is finished, the display counter is added in S82. For this reason, after the addition effect is finished, the count-up display can be resumed from the remaining number of AT games just before the start of the addition effect.

  In S83, it is determined whether or not the previous frame has been counted up. If it is determined in S83 that the count-up has been performed, the count-up determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the count-up is performed in S83, the start of count-up is specified in S84 in order to execute effects corresponding to the count-up display newly in the speakers 31L and 31R and various lamps and LEDs. Is sent to the sub CPU 71, and the count-up determination process ends. As a result, the sub CPU 71 executes processing for causing the speakers 31L and 31R and various lamps and LEDs to execute effects corresponding to the count-up display. The predetermined count-up sound is output from the speakers 31L and 31R by reproducing the predetermined count-up sound (LOOP sound) in the predetermined channel in response to the notification for specifying the start of the count-up. In addition, when the count-up is started (or resumed) in S84, as shown in the game number “N + 1” of FIG. 12 and the game number “N + 4”, the images of the number of games to be added are added Display in a mode smaller than the reported value.

  On the other hand, in S85, it is determined whether or not the previous frame has been counted up. If it is not determined in S85 that the count-up has been performed, the count-up determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S85 that the count-up is determined, a notification for specifying the end of count-up is sent to the sub CPU 71 in order to end the effects corresponding to the count-up display on the speakers 31L and 31R and various lamps and LEDs. Output to end the count-up determination process. Thereby, the sub CPU 71 executes processing for ending the effects by the speakers 31L, 31R and various lamps, LEDs, etc. along with the end of the count-up. According to the notification for specifying the end of count-up, the speakers 31L and 31R are reproduced by reproducing a predetermined count-up end sound (SHOT sound) in the same channel as the channel that has output the count-up sound (LOOP sound). A predetermined count-up end sound is output from.

  In the ART counter drawing process in S72 of FIG. 17A, for example, the display counter is incremented by 1 in S82 to draw the number of remaining AT games so as to become the value of the display counter after the addition. . Further, as described above, the AT counter processing makes one cycle every predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) on average. Therefore, the number of remaining AT games can be counted up and displayed one by one every predetermined period. In the ART counter drawing process, images of the number of remaining AT games are drawn on a layer having a higher priority than the background image in the AT and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Further, in the ART counter drawing process, the image of the additive effect is drawn on a layer having a higher priority than the images of the remaining AT games, and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  In addition, in the AT counter processing, one game is digested (for example, started), and the remaining AT game number is displayed by subtracting one. Specifically, when it is determined that the value of the display counter> the value of the target counter, the value of the display counter is rewritten to the value of the target counter, whereby the number of remaining AT games is kept according to one game consumption. Display 1 minus.

<Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when the AT game number is obtained by AT winning (for example, AT first hit) or additional winning (for example, additional 1), the number of remaining AT games is counted up and displayed. In addition, when the remaining AT game number is being displayed in the count-up display, and when the additional opportunity is established (for example, the additional 2), as shown in the game column of the number of games “N + 3” in FIG. Under the situation where the player can easily understand without displaying the number of games, it is possible to perform an additional effect (an additional effect 2) corresponding to the additional opportunity. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, after the addition effect (addition effect 2) is finished, the count-up display of the remaining AT game number is resumed and the addition display is performed up to the number of games corresponding to the number obtained by adding the previous addition (for example, 1 addition). After that, it is possible to add and display the number of games corresponding to the number obtained by adding the next top (for example, top 2) continuously. Therefore, the count-up display is performed over a longer period than when only the first addition occurs. As a result, it is possible to make the player further realize that the subsequent addition is continued following the previous addition, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, regardless of whether or not the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is being counted up, the main CPU 61 determines the number of remaining AT games according to the addition or completion (start or end) of one game. The counter is added or updated, and the AT is controlled based on the remaining AT game number counter. Therefore, the remaining AT game number counter is updated in comparison with the one in which the value of the remaining AT game number counter is updated in a different mode (different processing) depending on whether or not the remaining AT game number is being counted up. Can be common as shown in FIG. As a result, the processing load can be prevented from increasing. Similarly, the sub CPU 71 adds, updates, or subtracts the AT counter according to the addition or the end of one game. For this reason, processing for updating the AT counter is compared with that in which the value of the AT counter is updated in a different manner depending on whether or not the remaining AT game number is being counted up and displayed as shown in FIG. It can be common as shown. As a result, the processing load can be prevented from increasing.

  In addition, the image corresponding to the number of remaining AT games is displayed (drawn in the priority layer) in preference to the background image in the AT. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably notify the player of the number of remaining AT games without increasing the processing load. Further, the image corresponding to the additional effect is displayed (drawn in the priority layer) with priority over the image corresponding to the remaining number of AT games. Therefore, it is possible to perform an additional effect so as not to confuse the player without increasing the processing load.

  In addition, as exemplified in the game number “N + 1” of FIG. 12 and the game number “N + 4”, when counting up display is started or resumed, notification is given by addition on the right side (nearby) of the count up display. The additional game number is notified again in a mode smaller than the additional effect. For this reason, it can be notified insensiblely that it is additively displayed up to a number including the number of additional games notified by the immediately preceding additional effect.

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It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claim, and it is intended that the meaning of a claim and equality and all the changes within the range are included. Below, the change to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the above embodiment, as exemplified in the game of the number of games “N + 4” in FIG. 12, the additional effect is started when the additional effect is started during the count-up display and the additional effect is started. An example has been described in which the count-up display resumes continuously from the remaining number of AT games counted up immediately before the game. However, when the additional effect started during the count-up display is ended, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the count-up display may add the number of subsequent additional games from the number of games to which the previous number of additional games has been added. May be performed. Such a modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a view for explaining a display example of the liquid crystal display in the AT as a modification. In addition, the number of games from the number of games “N−1” to the number of games “N + 2” in FIG. 19 is the same as the content described in FIG. Also in this modification, the "superimposed effect" corresponding to the "superimposed on top" and the "superimposed on top" is also referred to as "superimposed 1" and "superimposed effect 1". The "superimposition effect" corresponding to the "afterward addition" and the "superimposed afterward" is also referred to as "superimposition 2" and "superimposition effect 2".

  When the extra 2 occurs in the game of the game number “N + 3” in FIG. 19, the display of the remaining AT game number is erased, and the extra effect 2 for notifying “+50 G” is executed. Thereby, even while the count-up display is being performed immediately before the addition, it is possible to inform the player of only the number of games added by the addition effect. In addition, in the game of the game number “N + 3”, the value of the AT counter is updated to 973 (= 923 + 50) by the addition of 50G.

  As for the display counter, the value immediately before the value of the AT counter is updated is set by the addition 2. That is, a value corresponding to the value on which the additional 1 is reflected is set. As processing for doing this, for example, it is determined whether or not the addition has occurred at the start of the game, and when it is determined that the addition has not occurred, after S44 of FIG. If it is determined that the superimposition has occurred, the value of the AT counter after S44 in FIG. 13 is transmitted to the display control unit as the current value, and is then superimposed by the extra 2 The processing in S45 and thereafter in FIG. 13 may be executed by adding and updating the number of games to the AT counter.

  Thus, on the display control unit side, the value of the display counter in S76 of FIG. 17B is rewritten to the value of the AT counter immediately before the addition 2 (that is, the number of games including the number of addition games by addition 1). In step S78, the value of the target counter is rewritten to a value obtained by adding 2 minutes. As a result, as shown in the game of “N + 3” in the number of games in FIG. 19, the value of the display counter is updated to “923” corresponding to the number of games to which the number notified by the additional effect 1 is added. The value of the target counter is updated to “973” which corresponds to the number of games added by the additional 1 and the additional 2.

  In the subsequent game number “N + 4”, the AT counter is updated to a value indicating 1 minus 972. On the other hand, the display counter is incremented and updated by 1 every predetermined time from 923 to the value of the AT counter regardless of the progress of the game. As a result, when the second addition, ie, the second addition, occurs, the count-up display can be resumed from the number of games to which the number of additional games notified by the second addition effect 1 is added after the second addition effect 2 ends. . In addition, when the display of the remaining AT game number is resumed after completion of the additional effect, the number of games added in a mode smaller than the additional effect is added in the vicinity of the remaining AT game number display as in the above embodiment. Report (“+50”).

  The AT counter is updated by subtracting 1 each time the game starts, as exemplified in the “N + 5” and “N + 6” games thereafter. On the other hand, the display counter is incremented by one every predetermined time until it reaches the AT counter. Thus, the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be counted up and displayed until the value of the AT counter is reached.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, the example for which the process (S82 of FIG. 18) for count-up display operation | movement is not performed during an additional effect was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process for the count-up display operation (S82 in FIG. 18) may be internally executed even during the effect of the addition. In this case, for example, the player may be prevented from visually recognizing the image in which the number of remaining AT games is counted up by executing the additional effect in the layer having higher priority than the images of the remaining AT games. . Furthermore, when the additional effect is finished and the count-up display is not finished yet, the count-up display can be continued from the value being counted up when the additional effect is finished.

  In the above embodiment and the modification, an example in which the number of remaining AT games is not displayed during the addition effect has been described, but the number of remaining AT games may not be displayed even during the effect that may affect the number of remaining AT games. Good. That is, during the effect that may affect the number of AT games remaining, it may be determined as YES in S80 of FIG. As effects that can affect the number of remaining AT games, for example, effects that can be controlled during an additional specialization period in which the probability that the number of AT games is added is increased as an AT period, effects related to the additional specialization period (For example, a possibility effect of informing the possibility of being controlled during the additional specialization period, an effect during specialization during the additional specialization period, or the like) may be used. When the effect related to the additional specialization period is being performed, the number of remaining AT games may not be displayed, and the number of remaining AT games may be displayed after the effect related to the additional specialization period ends. In addition, when the effect related to the additional specialization period is started while the remaining AT game number is being counted up, the count-up display is not performed on the condition that the effect related to the additional specialization period is underway, After the effect related to the additional specialization period ends, the count-up display may be resumed in the mode described in the above embodiment and the above modification.

  Such a modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are diagrams for explaining display examples of the liquid crystal display during AT as a modification. In FIG. 20, when the remaining AT game number starts an effect related to the additional specialization period during count-up display, counting is performed during specialization among the effects related to the additional specialization period. An example will be described in which the up display is not performed, and the count up display is resumed in the mode described in the above-described embodiment, the above-described modification, or the like after the special effects during specialization are finished. In addition, the number of games from the number of games “N−1” to the number of games “N + 1” in FIG. 20 is the same as the content described in FIG.

  In the game with the number of games “N + 2” in FIG. 20, a lottery as to whether or not a rare combination (for example, one sheet combination) is established (winned), and transition to an additional specialization period (shown as additional special ZONE in FIG. 20) Has been done. For this reason, in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, an effect of "chance!" Is executed. In addition, in the game of the number of games “N + 2”, count-up display of the number of remaining AT games is continuously performed.

  In the number of games “N + 3” to “N + 7” in FIG. 20, the specific effect of notifying the possibility of shifting to the additional specialization period as the additional specialization period lottery is performed in the game number “N + 2” As continuous production is performed. In the first G ("N + 3") of the continuous effects, the title of the continuous effects is displayed. A character A imitating a frog is displayed in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, and a message such as "Put in to make the light glow!" Is displayed above the character A as the achievement condition. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that an effect having a story development relating to whether or not the light can be illuminated is executed. In addition, below the achievement conditions, it is indicated that the expected value of the continuous effect to be started is two stars, and further, below the character A, a message for exciting the effect such as "I can not do it!" (Serif) is displayed. In the second G ("N + 4"), four star frames are displayed above the character A. Subsequently, two star frames from the left vibrate vertically and horizontally, and as shown by the 3G eyes ("N + 5"), an effect is performed in which one star shines. Furthermore, as shown in the 4th G ("N + 6"), an effect that one more star shines is performed. In the 5th G ("N + 7"), the third star shines. In addition, when the symbol combination in the 5th G is displayed, a message such as "tap lever!" Is displayed. This makes it possible to predict that the result of the additional specialization period lottery will be notified by operating the start switch 19.

  In addition, in the game numbers “N + 3” to “N + 7” in which the continuous effects are executed, the remaining AT game number counter updated in the main CPU 61 and the AT updated in the sub CPU 71 by digesting (starting) the game None of the counters are updated. Therefore, as shown in the counter information section, the value of the AT counter is maintained at "924" which is the same as the game of "N + 2". Further, an image of subtraction stop display such as “HOLD” indicating that the subtraction is not performed is displayed by superimposing on the count-up display of the remaining AT game number. Incidentally, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one according to the game consumption even during continuous rendering.

  On the other hand, the count-up display of the remaining AT game number is continuously executed even in the number of games “N + 3” to “N + 7” in which the continuous effect is executed. As shown in the counter information section, the display counter is counted up, and the number of remaining AT games is also counted up. Further, FIG. 20 shows an example in which the count-up display continues without the value of the display counter reaching the value of the target counter even after the game of the game number “N + 7” is finished, and the count-up display is shown. It is assumed that the start switch 19 is operated when the value of the display counter is added and updated to "350".

  FIG. 21 shows a display example when the start switch 19 is operated after the game of the number of games “N + 7” is finished. The upper part of FIG. 21 shows a display example when winning in the additional specialization period lottery and moving to the additional specialization period. When the game number "N + 8" is started, the display of the remaining AT game number is erased, a message such as "superimposed special zone" is displayed, and it is informed that transition to the specialization period for superimposition is made. In addition, in the game of the game number “N + 9”, an additional effect of notifying “+50 G” is executed. As a result, even while the count-up display is being performed immediately before the transition to the additional specialization period, only the information related to the additional specialization period can be notified to the player, causing confusion to the player. Can be prevented in advance.

  In addition, during the effect for notifying that the game is shifted to the additional specialization period or during the additional specialization period, the remaining AT game number counter and the AT counter are maintained as in the continuous effect. Further, the display counter is also maintained during an effect of notifying transition to the additional specialization period and during the additional specialization period. Specifically, by determining as YES in S80 of FIG. 18, the display counter is not counted up. Therefore, in the game with the number of games “N + 8”, the values of the AT counter and the display counter are maintained at the value immediately before the start of the game, and in the game with the number of games “N + 9”, 50G is added. The value of the counter is updated to 974 (= 924 + 50). Thereafter, the value of the AT counter is added and updated according to the addition in the addition specialization period. Also, after the completion of the specialization period, the count-up display of the remaining AT games is resumed from the number of games immediately before the transition to the specialization period (350, which is the value of the display counter). After adding up to the number of games corresponding to the number of additions to the transition to the specialization period, continuously adding up to the number of games corresponding to the number of additions of the addition in the specialization period Do.

  It should be noted that after the end of the specialization period for adding, the count-up display restarts from the number of games immediately before the transition to the specialization period for adding (350), but counting up in the mode shown in the above modification The display may be resumed. For example, after the end of the overtaking specialization period, the count-up display may be resumed from the number of games (924) to which the additional amount until transitioning to the overtaking specialization period is added.

  The lower part of FIG. 21 shows a display example in the case where the player is not elected in the additional specialization period lottery and is not transferred to the additional specialization period. When the game number "N + 8" is started, the display state is the same as before the continuous effect is started. Note that a message such as "sorry" may be displayed before the display state shown in FIG. When the game number “N + 8” is started, the subtraction of the remaining AT game number associated with the game digestion is started. As shown in FIG. 21, the value of the AT counter is decremented by one in accordance with the start of the game. In addition, about count-up display of the number of remaining AT games, it is continued from the game of "N + 7".

  In FIG. 20, when the remaining AT game number starts an effect related to the additional specialization period during count-up display, among the effects related to the additional specialization period, specialization is being performed during the specialization period. An example in which the count-up display is not displayed on However, the count-up display is not limited to during the specialization production, but is not performed during the production related to the additional specialization period including the possibility of reporting the possibility of being controlled during the additional specialization period (count-up display ) May be allowed.

  In the above embodiment and modification, the remaining AT started by the establishment of an "additional opportunity" in which the AT game number is added and added by the AT winning (AT first hit) or the additional winning (first additional winning). The example has been described in which the count-up of the remaining AT game number is not displayed during the addition effect executed by the establishment of another addition trigger (the second trigger) while the count-up display of the game number is displayed. In the one that displays the number of AT games acquired without counting up when AT is won, another is displayed only while counting up the number of remaining AT games started when the additional opportunity (first opportunity) is established. During the additional effect, which is executed by the establishment of the additional opportunity (the second opportunity), the count-up of the remaining AT game number may not be displayed. Also, the first and second triggers may be triggers that are established under the same condition (for example, the same role) or may be triggers that are established under different conditions (for example, different roles). As described above, the "additional opportunity" in the present invention includes not only an additional winning (the first additional winning) but also an AT winning (AT first hit). Further, the “additional opportunity” is not limited to the opportunity described in the above embodiment and the modification, and, for example, a specialization zone in which the number of AT games is given (set) with high probability every one game, for example The trigger may be an AT start via an event, or may be a trigger such that an initial AT game number is given (set) at the first AT hit and the AT start.

  Further, the technical idea in the embodiment and the modification is not limited to the case where the addition trigger of the number of AT games is established a plurality of times, and the number of AT games added by one trigger is notified by a plurality of addition effects. It may apply to things. For example, when the number of AT games of 800 is added by one opportunity, an additional effect is executed to the effect that 400 is first added among the 800, and during the count-up display of the number of remaining AT games by the additional Even in the case of executing the additional effect to the effect that the remaining 400 is added, the player understands without displaying the count-up of the number of remaining AT games during the subsequent additional effect (for example, the additional effect 2). Under the situation where it is easy to do, the additional production may be performed. In addition, after the additional effect is finished, the count-up display of the remaining AT game number is resumed to add up to the number of games corresponding to the number obtained by adding the additional information notified earlier, and then continuously. The number of games may be additionally displayed up to the number corresponding to the number to which the additional amount notified later is added. Even in such a case, with regard to the count-up display of the remaining AT game number, the count-up is resumed from the number of games to which the previously notified additional amount has been added, and the later notified additional amount is added. The number of games corresponding to the number may be added and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, during the count-up display of the remaining AT game number, an effect relating to addition to the effect that the number of AT games is added and an effect relating to the addition specialization period are executed. An example has been described in which the count-up is not displayed and the count-up of the remaining AT game number is resumed after completion of the additional effect and the like. However, the specific effect is executed during the count-up display of the remaining AT game number without being limited to the additional effect etc., so that the count-up of the remaining AT game number is not displayed, and the remaining AT after the particular effect is finished. The count up of the number of games may be resumed. The specific effect may be, for example, a continuous effect notifying the possibility of bonus winning, or a bonus winning determined effect. For example, when the addition trigger is established and the first addition notification corresponding to the addition trigger is performed, the display unit adds the number of additions notified by the first addition notification. In the first addition display state in which a predetermined number of remaining numbers are added and displayed up to the corresponding first remaining number, a specific effect is obtained when the display state of the remaining number in the display unit is the first addition display state When performed, the additional display in the display unit may not be displayed, and the additional display in the display unit may be resumed after the specific effect is finished.

  In the above embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the image corresponding to the additional effect is displayed preferentially (rendered in the priority layer) over the image corresponding to the number of remaining AT games, but in addition to this, the additional The image corresponding to the effect may be displayed at a position overlapping the position at which the image corresponding to the remaining AT game number is displayed. As a result, since the number of remaining AT games can not be viewed by displaying the image corresponding to the additional effect, the processing load can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the number of remaining AT games is the same as the value of the remaining AT game number counter updated in the main CPU 61. However, the number of remaining AT games may be less than the value of the number of remaining AT games counter updated in the main CPU 61. In this case, even after the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 has been consumed, there is still a number of AT games that have not been notified yet, and when the number of remaining AT games is still reported It is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation that the number of AT games that have not been played is notified and AT continues.

  In the background screen in the AT in the embodiment and the modification, an example in which the number of remaining AT games is displayed has been described. In addition to this, a net increase number may be displayed. The net increase number refers to the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets from the actual number of medals provided in a predetermined net increase number calculation period. The net increase calculation period is a period from the time when the advantageous state such as the AT or the bonus state is controlled to the end of a series of advantageous states.

  Although the additional effect in the above embodiment and modification has been described as an example being executed until the end of the game for which the effect has been started, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect was started until the end of the game. The additional effect may be ended also when the time has passed. In this case, when the additional effect started during the count-up display of the remaining AT game number ends, the count-up display of the remaining AT game number is performed even when the game in which the additional effect is started has not ended. You may restart it.

  Further, the additional effect in the embodiment and the modification has been described as an example that is executed immediately after the game for executing the additional effect is started. However, the additional effect is not limited to this, and may be started after a predetermined period (for example, 05 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the game. In this case, when the additional effect is started during the count-up display of the remaining AT game number, the count-up display is continued even after the game for performing the additional effect is started, and the predetermined period has elapsed after the game is started. The count-up may not be displayed when the additional effect is started after lapse of time. In this case, the count-up display after the end of the additional effect may be resumed from the value counted immediately before the start of the additional effect.

  In the above embodiment and modification, an example in which the number of remaining AT games is not displayed during the additional effect has been described. However, the number of remaining AT games may not be displayed only during the additional effect started during the count-up display of the number of remaining AT games. That is, during the additional effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is not being counted up, the display of the number of remaining AT games may be continued.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the count-up display (referred to as a second count-up display) after the addition effect executed during the count-up display (referred to as a first count-up display) is the first The example performed in the same manner as the count-up display has been described. However, the second count-up display may be performed in a mode different from the first count-up display. The first count-up display mode and the second count-up display mode are, for example, the display color, the count-up number (one by one, two by two, etc.), the count-up interval, and the fluctuation direction when counting up. And so on.

  Further, although an example in which the period in which control to the advantageous state is possible is a period in which the number of AT games determined in the AT lottery and the additional lottery is consumed has been described, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, a predetermined number of medals are paid out It may be a period of time until the net increase number obtained by subtracting the medal used for setting the bet number from the paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number, which is advantageous for the player such as AT game It may be a period until the game is played a predetermined number of times.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the main CPU 61 outputs the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command when one game is over. However, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command are not limited to those as long as they are output at a predetermined timing in one game, and for example, the start switch 19 is operated to It may be output at the timing when the rotation is started.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on when it is shifted to the advantageous period has been described. However, the start of lighting of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not limited to this as long as it is a predetermined timing during the advantageous period, and, for example, AT within the advantageous period or a so-called withdrawal rate is controlled to a section of 1 or more Timing, the AT within the advantage period, the timing at which the so-called withdrawal rate is controlled to one or more sections and the first navigation effect is executed, the AT during the advantage period, the so-called withdrawal rate period It may be controlled at the timing when the first navigation effect is executed and medals more than the bet number are given. Further, when the start of lighting of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is set to a predetermined timing in the advantageous period, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lighted only by shifting to the advantageous period. Even when the process ends, the advantageous period may be allowed to end without executing the navigation effect.

  The advantageous period in the above embodiment has been described as an example in which the number of times of game execution is forcibly ended upon reaching the upper limit (for example, 1500). However, the condition for forcibly ending the advantage period is not limited to this. For example, the net increase from the state (bottom value) in which the difference between the bet number and the medal award number is minimum in the advantage period is a predetermined number It is established by exceeding (for example, 2400) (that is, when the value based on the number of bets and the number of medals in the advantageous period becomes the smallest is 0 as a base point and the difference from the base point exceeds a predetermined number) It may be a condition to

  In the above embodiment, the display mounted on the main control board 63, the display provided separately (for example, the payout display 46 etc.), etc. An example has been described in which the rate of stay during the advantageous period and the feature ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus to the total number of payouts are displayed. However, in the display mounted on the control board 63 and the display separately provided, the total payout number of medals (total number of grants) instead of or in addition to the stay ratio of the advantageous period and the feature ratio In contrast to this, even if it displays the ratio (for example, it is also referred to as an instruction-containing combination ratio) occupied by the total number of payouts between the number of payouts due to navigation effects (instructions) during the advantageous period and the number of payouts during the bonus state. Good. The main CPU 61 calculates an indicated-in object ratio based on the controlled state, the number of medals, and the like, and executes processing for displaying on the display. In addition, the main CPU 61 may display, for example, the ratio of the combination with the command on the display when the reset switch 52 is operated.

  In the above embodiment, as the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition which is the transition condition to the advantageous period, the “one sheet winning” winning with no setting difference in the winning probability or the setting difference is provided in the winning probability An example has been described which is established by winning "bonus 1". However, the transition conditions to the advantageous period are not limited to this. For example, the transition condition to the advantageous period may be established by winning a specific winning combination group uniformly determined regardless of the type of the state in which the winning probability in the winning lot is controlled. . For example, in the example of FIG. 8, “initial winning RT, normal RT, advantageous RT, RBB internal winning status, bonus,” in the example of FIG. In any of the states, it means that the winning probability in the role lottery is uniformly determined. The transition condition to the advantageous period is to win a specific winning combination group “of which the winning probability in the winning lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of the controlled state” among the plurality of winning combination groups. As long as the above is established, a specific winning combination group may be provided with a setting difference in the winning probability.

  In the above embodiment, a predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition, a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, and a predetermined AT transition lottery condition include, for example, a condition established by winning a “one sheet winning combination”, “bonus 1” or “bonus 2”. For example, the advantageous period transition lottery condition is a condition established by winning a "one-piece winning combination" and a condition satisfied by winning a "bonus 1" or a "bonus 2", for example. As the transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition, in addition to the above, a condition established by winning the “normal lip”, and a condition satisfied by winning any of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” It may be In this case, under the conditions established by the “normal lip” win, or the conditions established by any of the “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4”, the conditions satisfied by the “one sheet winning” win It may be determined to control CZ or AT with a lower probability than the probability of determining control to CZ or AT by winning a bonus 1 "or" bonus 2 ".

  Further, in the above embodiment, even in the normal period, in the RBB internal winning state and in the bonus, the example in which the advantageous period transition lottery is not executed even though the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied has been described. Not only the above, but also during the RBB internal winning state or bonus during the normal period, when the predetermined advantageous period transition lottery condition is satisfied, the advantageous period transition lottery may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the advantageous state, and the advantageous period is illustrated as the controllable period in the advantageous state. However, the advantageous state and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled is not limited thereto. For example, the advantageous state may be an additional specialization period in which the probability that the number of AT games is added is improved, and a bonus state or an RT in which the probability of winning a replay player is improved over the normal state The period in which the advantageous RT and the advantageous degree in the form are equivalent to each other and the period in which the advantageous state can be controlled is the target of the internal lottery for the winning combination (for example, a combination such as promotion replay) It may be a controllable period (for example, a period during which control can be made to a state such as a normal RT that can be won for promotion replay).

  Although the variable display part 13 demonstrates the example provided with three left variable display row 10L-the right variable display row 10R in the said embodiment, not only this but even if it is a game machine provided with one variable display row, The gaming machine may have four or more variable display rows. In addition, although the variable display unit 13 is an example configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

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

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a benefit according to the result of the game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player;
Specific numerical value display means for displaying specific numerical values according to the remaining number that can be controlled to the advantageous state on a predetermined display unit, and updating and displaying the specific numerical values according to the progress of the game;
And an additional notification means for performing an additional notification to the effect that the additional number is added to the remaining number based on the establishment of the additional event.
The identification numerical display means is
After the additional opportunity is established and the first additional notification corresponding to the additional opportunity is performed, the predetermined number is specified for each according to the first additional number notified by the first additional notification. The first addition display state, which is the addition display state for updating and displaying numerical values,
When an additional trigger is established at a predetermined timing when the first additional display state is established, and a second additional notification corresponding to the additional trigger is performed, the update display on the display unit is not displayed, and the second The update display on the display unit is resumed from the identification value for which the first superimposing number has been updated after the superimposing notification is completed, and a predetermined number is added according to the number of superimpositions notified by the second superimposing notification. The second addition display state, which is an addition display state in which specific numerical values are updated and displayed one by one, while an additional trigger is not established even at the same timing as the predetermined timing in the first addition display state A gaming machine that continues the first addition display state.