JP6616614B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display section having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. Each reel has a start lever. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  Conventionally, there has been a slot machine in which a privilege advantageous for a player is given by reaching the ceiling by digesting the number of games a predetermined number of times. In such a slot machine, in order to notify the presence / absence of a bonus winning, a bonus winning is notified after executing a continuous effect that suggests the possibility of a bonus winning over a plurality of games (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-24302

  However, in Patent Document 1 described above, when the continuous production is started just before reaching the ceiling, there is a possibility that the bonus winning will be notified as a result of the continuous production after the number of games reaching the ceiling is exceeded. In such a case, there is a possibility that the player may be mistaken for acquiring both the bonus due to reaching the ceiling and the bonus winning.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that does not make a player misunderstand.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A specified value setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of values as a specified value;
Update control means for updating numerical data for specifying a numerical value such that a numerical value specified from the numerical data is directed to the specified value;
Suggesting means for suggesting numerical information corresponding to numerical values specified from numerical data updated by the update control means;
A first privilege granting means for determining that a first privilege advantageous to a player is granted when a numerical value specified from the numerical data reaches the specified value;
A second privilege granting means for determining to grant a second privilege that is different from the first privilege and is advantageous to the player by establishing a predetermined condition;
An initial value setting means for setting the numerical data to an initial value when it is determined to give the second privilege;
Notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that it has been determined to grant the second privilege;
Before the execution of the notification effect, comprising a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting the possibility of giving the second privilege over a plurality of unit games,
The period until the notification effect is executed according to the remaining period until the numerical value specified from the numerical data reaches the specified value when it is determined to give the second privilege. And performing the notification effect before the remaining period elapses,
The plurality of types of values include a first value and a second value greater than the first value,
When the numerical value specified from the numerical data when the second value is set as the specified value and is determined to give the second privilege does not exceed the first value, The specific effect is executed at a different rate depending on the remaining period until the numerical value reaches the first value, and the notification effect is executed before the remaining period elapses.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) Provided with a variable display section (for example, a reel) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
After the variable display section is displayed in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display section, and a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result (for example, the slot machine in the embodiment) In 1)
Update control means (for example, sub-control unit) that updates the numerical data for specifying numerical values so that the numerical value specified from the numerical data is directed to a prescribed value (for example, 1000 games set as the number of ceiling games) 91)
Suggesting means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) for suggesting numerical information corresponding to the numerical value specified from the numerical data updated by the update control means;
The numerical value specified from the numerical data reaches the specified value (for example, the number of games reaches the number of ceiling games) and is determined to give a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, control to AT). First privilege granting means (for example, main control unit 41),
A second privilege granting unit (for example, main control unit 41) that decides to grant a privilege (for example, control to BB) that is advantageous to the player by establishing a predetermined condition (for example, internal winning of BB);
An initial value setting means (for example, main control unit 41) for setting the numerical data to an initial value (for example, 0 game) when it is determined by the second privilege giving means to give the privilege;
A notification effect (for example, an effect of displaying the letters “Victory!” On the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 17C) for notifying that it has been decided to grant the privilege by the second privilege granting unit is executed. Notification effect executing means (for example, sub-control unit 91) to perform,
The notification effect executing means performs the notification effect according to a remaining period until a numerical value specified from the numerical data when the second privilege providing means determines to give the privilege reaches the specified value. The period until execution is varied (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the number of games until the notification effect is performed is varied according to the number of remaining games up to the ceiling when BB is won) and the remaining period The notification effect is executed before elapse of time (for example, when the BB is won, the notification effect is executed before reaching the ceiling).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification effect without causing the player to misunderstand that both the privilege due to reaching the specified value and the privilege due to the establishment of the predetermined condition have been granted.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
If the remaining period is a specific period (for example, the number of remaining games up to the ceiling is 5 games (995-1000 games)), the notification effect executing unit grants the privilege by the second privilege granting unit. The notification effect is executed in the determined unit game (for example, the notification effect is executed in the game in which BB winning is determined).

  According to such a configuration, in the specific period, the notification effect is executed in the unit game that is determined to be given the privilege by the second privilege granting unit, so that the notification effect is prevented from being executed exceeding the specified value. be able to.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The suggestion means maintains the numerical information suggested in the unit game in which the notification effect is executed after the unit game (for example, when the notification effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D). Keep the number of suggested games on and after the next game).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being updated so as to go to the specified value after the notification effect is executed.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The notification effect executing means includes
When the remaining period is longer than the specific period (for example, when the number of remaining games up to the ceiling is greater than 5 games), when it is determined by the second privilege granting means to grant the privilege (for example, When the BB winning is determined), the notification effect is displayed after the suggestion effect (for example, the continuous effect of 5 games shown in FIG. 15) suggesting the possibility of giving the privilege over a plurality of unit games. Run,
After the numerical value specified from the numerical data reaches the specified value (for example, after the number of games exceeds the number of ceiling games), when it is determined by the second privilege providing means to grant the privilege (for example, Also, when the BB winning is determined), the notification effect is executed after the suggestion effect (for example, the notification effect is executed after a continuous effect of five games).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect can be executed in a period other than the specific period, the opportunity for executing the suggestion effect can be increased.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
The specific period is the same period as a period over a plurality of unit games in which the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a period in which the same period as the five game period in which the continuous effect is executed is a period in which the continuous effect is not possible (995 1000 games)).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect can be executed in a period other than the specific period, the opportunity for executing the suggestion effect can be increased.

(6) In the slot machine of (2) above,
Start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated by the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
The notification effect executing means includes
While it is determined by the second privilege granting means to grant the privilege, when the occurrence of a predetermined prize is not permitted (for example, when BB is selected alone), the start operation means is operated. The notification effect is executed (for example, the notification effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated),
When it is determined that the privilege is to be granted by the second privilege granting means, and the occurrence of a predetermined prize is permitted (for example, when BB winning and small role winning are duplicated), the derivation is performed. The notification effect is executed when the final operation of the operation means is performed (for example, the notification effect is executed after the third stop of the stop switch is executed).

  According to such a configuration, while it is determined that the privilege is given by the second privilege granting means, when the predetermined winning is not permitted, the notification effect is executed at the stage of the start operation of the start operation means. In addition, when it is determined that the privilege is granted by the second privilege granting means, and the occurrence of the predetermined winning is permitted, the notification effect is executed at the stage of the final operation of the derivation operating means. Therefore, the execution timing of the notification effect can be changed according to the situation, and the player can be prevented from being damaged.

  Here, “when the start operation means is operated” and “when the derivation operation means is finally operated” means not only the timing of the operation, but also after a predetermined time has passed since the operation was performed. It is a concept that includes timing.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
One of a plurality of types of values including a first value (for example, 500 games) and a second value (for example, 1000 games) greater than the first value is set as the predetermined value (for example, the number of ceiling games). ) Is further provided with specified value setting means (for example, main control unit 41).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of specified values, the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
The notification effect executing means grants the privilege by the second privilege granting means even when the second value is set as the specified value (for example, when 1000 games are set as the number of ceiling games). Then, the notification effect is executed before the remaining period until the numerical value specified from the numerical data at the time of the determination reaches the first value (for example, the remaining when the BB winning is determined) The notification effect is executed until the number of games reaches 500 games).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed without causing the player to misunderstand whether the benefit is due to reaching the specified value or whether the benefit is due to the establishment of a predetermined condition.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the number of games and production. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the number of digestive games and the number of games from BB winning to BB alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the display screen at the time of normal time, and the time of alerting | reporting production execution.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect button 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 57 provided inside the effect button 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). . The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. For example, the sub-control unit 91 performs effect control according to the value of at least one of the date and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 57 provided on the effect button 56, and the like. It is feasible. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. In the transition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you miss the winning top bell, it will be the same as the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, refer to the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) is the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Further, among the lottery target combinations, the bonus 13 and the bonus 14 are combinations when BB1 or BB2 wins alone. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are determined for bonus 1 to bonus 12 that are won simultaneously. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 is the advantage for the player, that is, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning simultaneously when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability). The number of determination values is determined so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons in this order, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle tier bell) is the lowest.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery winning combination, when a stop operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column, reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  Further, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon to be drawn onto the winning line. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when a middle cherry is selected, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the winning line. . As a result, it is possible to estimate whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or mid-stage cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and the expectation for bonus winning or AT winning is different. Can be made.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  Further, the main control unit 41 executes a prescribed game number determination process for determining the prescribed game number when the AT ends. In addition, the condition for executing the prescribed game number determination process is not limited to the end of the AT, but may be other conditions. Thereafter, the AT lottery is executed when the number of games that have been digested reaches the specified number of games without winning the AT or BB. Hereinafter, the prescribed number of games is also referred to as “ceiling”. The main control unit 41 controls the AT for the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. That is, the predetermined AT lottery condition includes a condition established when the number of games reaches the specified number of games (the number of games becomes the specified number of games). In this AT lottery, the number of AT games to be given is determined by random lottery or the like. In this AT lottery, the number of AT games is always given. The main control unit 41 determines the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300).

  In addition, the main control unit 41 performs a specific lottery role during non-AT (in this embodiment, the bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1, BB2 shown in FIG. 12). When a winning is made, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control by the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. In addition, although the specific lottery target combination will be described as an example of BB1, BB2, and simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, it is not limited to this, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination. It may include a winning combination that cannot be won simultaneously with BB2.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target Depending on the type of role, it is determined to be different, for example, the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, weak watermelons, and the AT lottery so that the bell is the lowest. Done. In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are the same when the same specific lottery target is won When the specific winning lottery is not simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when winning strong cherry), for example, when winning with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when winning BB1 + strong cherry) The AT lottery is performed so that becomes higher.

  When the internal lottery wins the simultaneous winning combination and the AT lottery is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect indicating whether or not the AT winning is performed at a predetermined timing. . In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that suggests the provision of the number of AT games by an AT lottery when the number of games (the number of digested games) reaches the specified number of games at a predetermined timing. The winning suggestion effects include an effect executed in the game in which the winning is determined and a continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of games from the game in which the winning is determined. In particular, at the time of winning the BB, the determination ratio between the effect of notifying the BB winning in the game and the effect of notifying the BB winning after the continuous effect differs depending on the number of games (the number of digested games) when the BB is won.

  As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. Such an effect of displaying a predetermined image is performed together with a control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and a control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any one of the controls may be performed alone, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are performed, and LED lighting is not performed). .

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to prompt an operation on the effect button 56 and displaying a predetermined image indicating the reliability of BB winning or AT winning according to the operation on the effect button 56. . The struck-up effect is BB winning by urging repeated operation on the effect button 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the repeated operation on the effect button 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at different ratios depending on whether BB winning and AT winning, only BB winning or AT winning, or whether BB winning or AT winning is done. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that at least BB winning or AT winning is determined to execute the winning suggesting effect, and even if BB winning or AT winning is not performed, the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, in the case of a small winning combination with high BB winning reliability. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is performed but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on at least whether the BB winning or AT winning is won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of BB winning or AT winning is in the order of consecutive hit effect, button effect, and character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Thus, the ratio is determined so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is determined when the game in which the winning suggestion effect lottery process is executed is started. The winning suggestion effect is executed over the game or a plurality of games. In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, the number of winning suggestion effects to be executed is determined by random lottery or the like. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect.

  Here, even when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the AT has not been won by an AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect for notifying that the AT is not winning) as a gaze effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the strong cherry is won by the internal winning command and the AT is not won by the AT lottery command, but the timing for starting the AT is determined by the main control unit 41. Not decided. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs lottery of the number of games for executing the winning selection suggestion effect, and determines the number of games for the winning selection suggestion effect.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control the AT after notifying the result by the winning suggestion effect when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB win, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is completed after winning the BB, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. For this reason, it can be said that the main control unit 41 also determines the timing for starting the AT by (preliminarily) determining the timing for performing the result notification by the winning suggestion effect.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery role (in this embodiment, special replay) is won. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, it is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

  When the extra lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. As an additional suggestion effect, for example, any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 may be used. In addition, when the special replay is won, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is stopped on the winning line and “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR” is stopped on the invalid line. Is done. For this reason, when it is added by special replay winning, it can be suggested that it is added from the stop appearance.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, a winning command to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a suggestion effect lottery command and the like are transmitted.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The The sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won based on the internal winning command. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination is won, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT lottery result notification timing (or AT start) It is a command that can specify what game the timing is).

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

  The win-suggested effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning-suggested effect lottery is performed, and whether the winning-suggested effect lottery is won and the winning-suggested effect is executed is determined. It is a command that can specify such as. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 displays the winning suggestion effect according to the type and the results of the BB lottery and AT lottery in the next game. After execution at the start, the results of the BB lottery and AT lottery are notified.

  As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry” on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. An effect to be displayed on the display unit 51 is executed, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of acquired AT games such as “100 game acquisition” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 51 together with a message such as “AT confirmed”. When the presentation is executed and the BB winning and AT winning are made, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the bonus ends” is displayed together with a message such as “bonus + AT confirmed”. An effect to be displayed is executed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image according to the state. The navigation effect is executed based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes the suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, all but the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14 or the reel for winning the middle bell) is stopped for the first time. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right lowering bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. End up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, when the BB is won, a winning suggestion effect is executed from the BB winning game or a plurality of games from the BB winning game to notify that the BB is won. The player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been won by the winning suggestion effect. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3. In addition, the number of games (the number of digested games) up to the specified number of games (the number of ceiling games) is set to “0” as an initial value by winning the BB. In addition, the number of games (the number of digested games) is updated from the next game in which the BB winning is generated and the bonus is ended.

[About the winning suggestion]
As described above, the execution and type of the winning suggestion effect are determined by the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 specifies the winning suggestion effect lottery command. A plurality of types of winning suggestion effects are provided for each type. For example, in the case of a character A effect, an effect in which the character A is displayed as a still image, an effect in which a message is displayed together with the character A, an effect in which the character A is displayed as a moving image, and the like are provided. The winning suggestion effect may be executed in the winning game as described above, or may be executed over a plurality of games from the winning game. In the winning suggestion effect executed in the game, a notification effect for informing that BB has been won in the game is executed. Further, in the winning suggestion effect executed over a plurality of games from the game, a notification effect for informing that BB was won in the last game of the continuous effects over the plurality of games is executed.

[Relationship between number of games and production]
In the present embodiment, the content of the winning suggestion effect differs depending on the number of games when winning the BB. The main control unit 41 stores game number data that can specify the current number of games (number of digested games) in the RAM 41c. Further, the main control unit 41 updates the game number data in the RAM 41c every time one game is consumed. A command indicating the game number data is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 every time a game is started. The sub-control unit 91 stores display game number data that can specify the number of display games to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the RAM 91c based on the command indicating the game number data. The sub-control unit 91 displays the number of games on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display game number data (updates the number of games on the liquid crystal display 51).

  In the present embodiment, the first ceiling and the second ceiling are provided for the number of ceiling games set as the prescribed number of games. The first ceiling is 500 games and the second ceiling is 1000 games. The main control unit 41 sets the number of digested games to the initial value “0” when the number of digested games reaches the number of ceiling games and wins AT or BB wins. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a lottery to determine whether the next ceiling game number is the first ceiling or the second ceiling by reaching the number of ceiling games and winning an AT or winning a BB.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the number of games and effects. In FIG. 15, the numbers 0,495,500, 995,1000 indicate the number of digested games. In addition, “→” below the number of games indicates a continuous effect executed over a plurality of games as a winning suggestion effect. The continuous effect is executed for 5 games, and a notification effect for notifying that the BB winning or AT winning is performed in the fifth game is executed. In addition, “◯” indicated by a lead line from “→” indicating a continuous effect indicates that a continuous effect is possible, and “x” indicates that a continuous effect is not possible.

  The continuous effect as the winning suggestion effect is set with an executable period and an unexecutable period. For example, as shown by “◯” in FIG. 15, a continuous effect can be executed between 0 to 494 games, but as shown by “X” in FIG. 15, it is continuous between 495 to 500 games. The production is set to be impossible to execute. In addition, as shown by “◯” in FIG. 15, continuous effects can be executed during the 501 to 994 games, but as shown by “X” in FIG. The production is set to be impossible to execute. In addition, after the 1001 game, continuous production is set to be executable. Thus, in FIG. 15, the continuous effects indicated by “→” are for the remaining five games up to 500 games on the first ceiling and the remaining five games up to 1000 games on the second ceiling. , It is set to be inexecutable (“×” in FIG. 15).

  Thus, it demonstrates that the period which can perform continuous production, and the period which cannot be performed are set. In the present embodiment, there is a case where a continuous effect as a winning suggestion effect is executed at the time of BB winning or AT winning. In the present embodiment, the AT winning is determined when the number of digested games reaches the number of ceiling games, which is the specified number of games. In such a case, when the continuous production is executed just before reaching the number of ceiling games (for example, the remaining 1 to 5 games), after the number of games reaching the ceiling is exceeded, the bonus winning as a result of the continuous production May be informed. In such a case, there is a possibility that the player may be mistaken for acquiring both the bonus due to reaching the ceiling and the bonus winning. Further, for example, there is a possibility that the player may misunderstand whether it is a privilege for reaching the ceiling or a privilege for winning a bonus. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to prevent such misunderstanding of the player, when the number of games just before reaching the ceiling is BB winning or AT winning, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the game. It is said.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the number of ceiling games is set to 500 games as the first ceiling and 1000 games as the second ceiling. Therefore, since there are a plurality of ceilings, the interest of the game can be improved. A plurality of types of ceilings may be provided, and the ceiling value may be determined by lottery. Even in such a case, the number of games in which the notification effect is executed may be different depending on the number of remaining games up to the ceiling.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, continuous production is set to be executable between 0 to 494 games and between 501 to 994 games. Also, after the 1001 game, continuous production is set to be executable. Therefore, since a continuous effect can be executed in a period other than between 495-500 games and 995-1000 games, opportunities for executing the continuous effect can be increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the same period as the period of 5 games in which the continuous effect is executed is set as a period during which the continuous effect is impossible (a period of 495 to 500 games and a period of 995 to 1000 games). Therefore, since a continuous effect can be executed in a period other than between 495-500 games and 995-1000 games, opportunities for executing the continuous effect can be increased.

[Relationship between the number of digested games and the number of games from BB winning to BB notification production]
Next, the relationship between the number of digested games and the number of games from BB winning to BB notification effect will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the number of digested games and the number of games from BB winning to the BB notification effect. As shown in FIG. 16, the number of games from BB winning to the BB notification effect is set to a different number of games of 0 game or 5 games with respect to the number of digested games. In the 0 game, a BB notification effect for notifying BB winning is executed as a winning suggestion effect in the game at the time of BB winning. In 5 games, a continuous effect of 5 games is executed as a winning suggestion effect from the game at the time of BB winning. In the fifth game of the continuous effect, the BB notification effect that notifies the BB winning is executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the number of digest games is 0 to 494 and BB is won, selection is determined at a selection ratio of 0% for 5 games and 95% for 5 games. When the number of digest games is 495 to 500 and BB is won, 0 game is selected and determined at a selection rate of 100%. In addition, when the number of digested games is 501 to 994 and BB is won, 0 game is selected and determined at a selection ratio of 5% and 5 games is 95%. When the number of digest games is 995 to 1000 and BB is won, 0 game is selected and determined at a selection rate of 100%. Thus, from the remaining 5 games that reach the 500 games that are the first ceiling and the 1000 games that are the second ceiling, 0 games are selected and determined at a rate of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the number of games until the BB notification effect is executed is varied according to the number of remaining games up to the ceiling when BB is won. Specifically, in a period in which the number of remaining games up to the first ceiling is longer than 5 games (0 to 494 games), a continuous production of 5 games is selected at a high rate, and the number of remaining games up to the first ceiling is 5 games. In the following period (495 to 500 games), the continuous production of 5 games is not selected, and only 0 games are selected. Similarly, in the case of the second ceiling, in the period in which the number of remaining games up to the second ceiling is longer than 5 games (501 to 994 games), the continuous production of 5 games is selected at a high rate, In a period where the number of remaining games is 5 games or less (995 to 1000 games), the continuous production of 5 games is not selected, and only 0 games are selected.

  Since the relationship between the number of digested games and the number of games from the BB winning to the BB notification effect is set at the selection ratio as shown in FIG. 16, whether the effect is due to reaching the number of ceiling games or the effect due to the BB winning It is possible to execute the BB notification effect without causing the player to misunderstand whether this is the case. Here, FIG. 16 describes the effect at the time of winning the BB, but the number of games until the notification effect is determined at the same selection ratio for AT winning other than AT winning due to reaching the ceiling. Good. Further, the selection ratio of the number of games until the notification effect may be different between the BB winning and the AT winning.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, in a game in which the number of games remaining up to the ceiling is 5 games (a period of 495 to 500 games and a period of 995 to 1000 games), A BB notification effect is executed. Therefore, in such a period, since the notification effect is executed in the game at the time of winning, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being executed exceeding the number of ceiling games.

  Moreover, in FIG. 16, although the selection ratio of the notification effect when 1000 games are exceeded is not disclosed, as shown in FIG. 15, when 1000 games are exceeded, a continuous effect can be executed. More specifically, when the number of digested games reaches 1000 games, AT winning is confirmed. At this time, it is assumed that the number of games from AT winning due to reaching the number of ceiling games to notification of AT winning is 10 games. During this time, if the BB win is made, it is possible to execute a continuous effect by the BB win in preference to the AT win. That is, when the BB winning is determined over 1000 games, the notification effect can be executed at the end of the continuous effects of the five games. In this way, since the continuous effect can be executed in a period other than the period where the number of games up to the ceiling is 5 games, the opportunity for executing the continuous effect can be increased. In addition, regarding the AT winning after reaching the number of ceiling games, the number of games until the AT winning notification may be determined by lottery instead of 10 games uniformly. In addition, when the BB winning is made by the AT winning notification after reaching the number of ceiling games, the AT winning may be notified simultaneously with the BB notification effect, the AT winning may be notified during the BB, or the BB completion. You may notify AT winning later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the same period as the period of 5 games in which the continuous effects are executed is set as a period during which the continuous effects are impossible (periods of 495 to 500 games, periods of 995 to 1000 games). Therefore, since the continuous effect can be executed in a period other than the period in which the continuous effect is not possible (the period of 495 to 500 games, the period of 995 to 1000 games), the opportunity for executing the continuous effect can be increased.

  Even if 1000 games as the second ceiling are set as the number of ceiling games, if the BB is won by 500 games as the first ceiling, the remaining number of games when the BB winning is determined is 500. A notification effect is executed before the game is reached. For example, when BB is won in the period of 495 to 500 games, a BB notification effect is executed in the game. Therefore, it is possible to execute the BB notification effect without causing the player to misunderstand whether the effect is due to reaching the number of games on the first ceiling or the effect due to BB winning.

[Relationship between BB single winner and BB + small role winner]
Here, with respect to bonuses (BB1, BB2), as shown in FIG. 10, BB alone winning (bonus 13, bonus 14) and BB + small winning (double winning of BB winning and small winning) (Bonus 1 to Bonus 12) are provided. When BB is selected alone (bonus 13, bonus 14) and when BB + small role is won (bonus 1 to bonus 12), it is determined that the BB notification effect is executed with 0 game (game when BB is won) when BB is won. In this case, the aspect of the production is set differently. Specifically, when the BB is won by itself, a notification effect is executed when the start switch 7 at the start of the game is operated. In addition, when BB + small winning combination is won (when BB winning and small winning combination are both won), the notification effect is executed after the third stop of the stop switch.

  In this way, when the BB is won but the small role is not won, the notification effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated, and when the BB is won and the small role is won, The notification effect is executed after the third stop of the stop switch is executed. In such a case, when the BB is selected alone, the player can be notified of the BB winning at the start operation, so that the player can stop aiming at the BB symbol (for example, the white 7 diagram or the net 7 symbol shown in FIG. 5). The button can be operated. In addition, when the BB and the small combination are won simultaneously, the BB winning can be notified after the stop switch is finally stopped, so that the stop switch can be operated so that the BB is missed in the game. Absent. In other words, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure that does not miss a small combination, it is possible to win a prize without missing a small combination. In this way, the execution timing of the notification effect can be changed according to the situation, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing money (loss due to missing small roles).

[Regarding the display screen during normal times and during notification production]
Next, the display screens at the normal time and when the notification effect is executed will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining display screens at the normal time and when the notification effect is executed. FIGS. 17A and 17B show the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 at the normal time, and FIGS. 17C and 17D show the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the notification effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the current number of displayed games is shown at the lower right of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The number of displayed games is updated every time one game is consumed, and as shown in FIG. 17B, normally, after one game is consumed, 100 games are updated to 101 games. On the other hand, at the time of execution of the BB notification effect in which the characters “Victory!” Are displayed, the number of displayed games is displayed as 900 games as shown in FIG. Remains. In addition, after one game is completed, the characters “bonus confirmed” are displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. With this display, the player can aim at the BB symbol and play a game. Note that the display screen may be different depending on the type of bonus. For example, the characters “BB1 bonus confirmed” and “BB2 bonus confirmed” may be displayed depending on the type of bonus.

  As shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, when the notification effect is executed, the number of displayed games is displayed so as to maintain the suggested number of games even after the next game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of games from being updated to the number of ceiling games after the notification effect is executed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the number of games until the BB notification effect is executed differs according to the number of remaining games up to the ceiling when BB is won. Then, when the BB win is made just before the number of ceiling games, the BB notification effect is executed before reaching the ceiling by executing the BB notification effect in the game at the time of BB winning. In this way, it is possible to execute the BB notification effect without causing the player to misunderstand that both the privilege due to reaching the number of ceiling games and the privilege due to BB winning are granted. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding whether it is a privilege for reaching the ceiling or a bonus winning.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, BB winning is determined in a period in which the number of remaining games up to the ceiling is 5 games (a period of 495 to 500 games and a period of 995 to 1000 games). In the played game (0 game), the BB notification effect is executed. Therefore, in such a period, since the notification effect is executed in the game at the time of winning, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being executed exceeding the number of ceiling games.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, when the notification effect is executed, the number of displayed games is so maintained as to maintain the suggested number of games even after the next game. Is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of games from being updated to the number of ceiling games after the notification effect is executed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, continuous production is set to be executable between 0-494 games and between 501-994 games. Also, after the 1001 game, continuous production is set to be executable. Therefore, since a continuous effect can be executed in a period other than between 495-500 games and 995-1000 games, opportunities for executing the continuous effect can be increased.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the same period as the period of five games in which the continuous effect is executed is a period in which the continuous effect is impossible (the period of 495 to 500 games and 995 to 1000 games). Period). Therefore, since a continuous effect can be executed in a period other than between 495-500 games and 995-1000 games, opportunities for executing the continuous effect can be increased.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, when the BB is won but the small role is not won, the notification effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated, and the BB is won and the small role is won. If there is, the notification effect is executed after the third stop of the stop switch. In such a case, when the BB is selected alone, the stop button can be operated aiming at the BB symbol (for example, the white 7 diagram or the net 7 symbol shown in FIG. 5) at the start operation, so that the player is notified of the BB winning at an early stage. be able to. In addition, when the BB and small role overlaps, if you are aiming for a small role, you can win without missing the small role, and the notification effect will be executed after the final stop of the stop switch. In, the stop switch can be operated aiming at the BB symbol. Therefore, the execution timing of the notification effect can be changed according to the situation, and the player can be prevented from losing money (loss due to missing small roles).

  (7) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 15, the number of ceiling games is set to 500 games as the first ceiling and 1000 games as the second ceiling. Therefore, since there are a plurality of ceilings, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, even if 1000 games as the second ceiling are set as the number of ceiling games, if BB is won by 500 games as the first ceiling, BB winning is determined. The notification effect is executed before the remaining number of games reaches 500 games. For example, when BB is won in the period of 495 to 500 games, a BB notification effect is executed in the game. Therefore, it is possible to execute the BB notification effect without causing the player to misunderstand whether the effect is due to reaching the number of games on the first ceiling or the effect due to BB winning.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Continuous production]
In the embodiment described above, the continuous effect executed as the winning suggestion effect is fixed to 5 games. However, in the continuous effect, any number of games may be selected from a plurality of games. For example, the number of continuous effect games may be set to 2 to 5 games, and any number of games may be selected at a predetermined ratio from the number of remaining games up to the ceiling. In such a case, the selection ratio of the number of games for continuous production may differ depending on the number of games remaining up to the ceiling. However, as for the number of games just before reaching the ceiling, the number of games may be determined at a certain rate so that the notification effect is executed before reaching the ceiling. Specifically, when the number of games remaining up to the ceiling is large, the ratio of selecting the effects with a large number of games as a continuous effect is increased, and when the number of games remaining up to the ceiling is small, the game as a continuous effect. You may make high the ratio by which the production | presentation with few numbers is selected. On the other hand, when the number of games remaining up to the ceiling is large, the ratio of the effects with a small number of games selected as continuous effects is increased, and when the number of games remaining up to the ceiling is small, continuous You may make high the ratio by which an effect with many games is selected as an effect. However, in any case, it is preferable that the notification effect is set to be executed before reaching the ceiling.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the continuous presentation is not executed during the period in which the number of games remaining up to the ceiling is 5 games (the period of 495 to 500 games and the period of 995 to 1000 games). In this period, the BB notification effect may be executed by the continuous effect and the game at the time of BB winning. However, only the continuous effects may be executed in a period other than the period in which the number of remaining games up to the ceiling is 5 games (a period of 495 to 500 games and a period of 995 to 1000 games).

  In the above-described embodiment, in a period in which the number of games up to the first ceiling is large (a period of 0-494 games) and a period in which the number of games up to the second ceiling is large (a period of 501 to 994 games), As the number of games from BB winning to the BB notification effect, the selection ratio of 0 game and 5 game was the same. However, in a period in which the number of games up to the first ceiling is large (a period of 0-494 games) and a period in which the number of games up to the second ceiling is large (a period of 501 to 994 games), after the BB winning, As the number of games, the selection ratios of the 0 game and the 5 game may be different.

  In the embodiment described above, the pattern of the continuous effect may be different depending on the type of the winning BB (BB1, BB2) or the type of the winning AT (difference in the number of games, difference in winning combination). . If it does in this way, a continuous production with a high expectation degree and a continuous production with a low expectation degree can be provided, and the interest of a game improves.

[About AT Winning]
In the embodiment described above, it has been described that the BB notification effect for notifying the BB winning is executed by the 0 game or the 5 game at the time of BB winning as the winning suggestion effect. As such a winning suggestion effect, 0 game or 5 game may be determined at the time of AT winning, and an AT notification effect for notifying AT winning may be executed. That is, depending on the number of digested games at the time of winning an AT, whether the AT notification effect is executed in the game or whether the AT notification effect is executed at the end of the continuous effect may be different. Further, the BB winning notification effect and the AT winning notification effect may be different in the contents of the effect, may be the same effect, or the execution ratio may be different between the BB winning and the AT winning. Good.

  The AT winning notification effect executed when the number of games reaches the ceiling may be different from the AT winning notification effect executed before the number of games reaches the ceiling. The performance may be the same, and the execution ratio may be different between the AT winning until reaching the ceiling and the AT winning when reaching the ceiling.

[About the ceiling]
In the embodiment described above, two ceilings, the first ceiling and the second ceiling, are set. When the number of remaining games up to the ceiling is BB winning in a period of 5 games, a BB notification effect is executed in the game. However, the period during which the BB notification effect is executed in the game may be different between the first ceiling and the second ceiling. For example, for the notification effect at the first ceiling, the BB notification effect is executed in the game only during the remaining three games until the first ceiling, and the notification effect at the second ceiling is left until the second ceiling. You may make it perform BB alerting | reporting effect in the said game only in the period of 5 games. In addition, when the second ceiling is selected, the notification effect at the first ceiling may be notified by a continuous effect instead of being notified by the game.

[Relationship between BB single winner and BB + small role winner]
In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the BB notification effect is executed by the continuous effect when the BB is won, when the BB alone is won (bonus 13, bonus 14) and when the BB + small role is won (bonus 1 to bonus 12). In such a case, the execution timing of the BB notification effect may be set differently.

[Number of displayed games]
In the embodiment described above, when the BB notification effect is executed, the number of displayed games is displayed so as to maintain the suggested number of games even after the next game. However, even if BB is won, the number of displayed games may be updated as many as the number of consecutive digested games. In such a case, when the BB is won with the number of games just before the ceiling, the number of displayed games may be maintained after the end of the continuous production. Specifically, when the BB game is won in the 994 game, the continuous effect is executed, and the BB notification effect is executed in the 999 game, the display of 999 is maintained thereafter (the display is maintained until the BB prize is won). )

[About the winning suggestion]
In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41, when an internal lottery wins a simultaneous winning combination and an AT lottery is performed, a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that indicates whether or not a BB winning and an AT winning are performed at a predetermined timing. May be performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination. The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one that is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. When the first stop operation is performed or when the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

  In addition, the reliability of the BB winning or AT winning is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the consecutive hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect in order of the character A effect. The ratio may be determined so that the type is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. In addition, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be determined by a random number lottery or the like (for example, any game among 0 to 32 games) from a game won by a specific lottery target role. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, You may make it perform the process for freeze production.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT having a higher probability than the case where the winning role of the small role is a predetermined state is illustrated as an advantageous state, but it may be an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonuses (RB) and replay time (RT), where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, concentrated state of small roles, and at least one reel retractable range is narrower than usual. In addition, it does not change the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., in which the occurrence of all the small roles is allowed in each game, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small roles is a predetermined period. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications has been given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, a high probability state control of the AT lottery is exemplified. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing the control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 42 random number circuit, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 effect control board, 91 sub-control part.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A specified value setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of values as a specified value;
The numeric data for specifying a number, and update control means for numerically identified from the numerical data is updated as toward the specified value,
Suggesting means for suggesting numerical information corresponding to numerical values specified from numerical data updated by the update control means;
A first privilege granting means for determining that a first privilege advantageous to a player is granted when a numerical value specified from the numerical data reaches the specified value;
A second privilege granting means for determining to grant a second privilege that is different from the first privilege and is advantageous to the player by establishing a predetermined condition;
An initial value setting means for setting the numerical data to an initial value when it is determined to give the second privilege ;
Notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that it has been determined to grant the second privilege ;
Before the execution of the notification effect, comprising a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting the possibility of giving the second privilege over a plurality of unit games ,
The period until the notification effect is executed according to the remaining period until the numerical value specified from the numerical data reaches the specified value when it is determined to give the second privilege. It causes different, executing the notification effect before the rest period has elapsed,
The plurality of types of values include a first value and a second value greater than the first value,
When the numerical value specified from the numerical data when the second value is set as the specified value and is determined to give the second privilege does not exceed the first value, A slot machine in which the specific effect is executed at a different rate depending on a remaining period until the numerical value reaches the first value, and the notification effect is executed before the remaining period elapses .

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