JP6677670B2 - 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 of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, halting the variable display of the variable display unit to derive a display result. And a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally has a variable display section having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state in which a prescribed bet amount is set. When the reel starts rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the reel rotation, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, a symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, The winning is generated by deriving the role.

  The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replays. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small win is derived on the pay line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small win. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a special state advantageous to the player such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus). When the display result corresponding to the replaying game is derived on the pay line, the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the bet amount.

As such a slot machine, there is an AT (assist time) in which an operation mode of a stop switch is notified by a sub-control unit for controlling an effect , or a slot machine controlling a CZ (chance zone) easily controlled by the AT. (Eg, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-20039 A

The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation of the slot machine described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that suppresses an increase in processing load .

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, 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,
Game control means for controlling the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
And a specific lamp being controlled to the game control unit,
The game control means,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to one of a plurality of advantageous states more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
Wherein the counting means for counting a value which is updated in the preferred state,
The effect control means lights a lamp managed by the effect control means in a mode according to the type of the advantageous state,
The game control means,
Lighting the specific lamp in a certain manner regardless of the type of the advantageous state suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled,
When the value counted by the counting means is less than a specific value, execute a specific process related to the advantageous state,
When the value counted by the counting means is equal to or more than the specific value, without performing the specific process, after performing an initialization process for initializing information related to the advantageous state stored in the storage unit, An extinguishing process for extinguishing the specific lamp is performed.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of generating a prize according to the display result includes:
Deriving operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result;
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Effect control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for controlling the effect,
The game control means,
State control means (for example, main section) for controlling to one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state (for example, a normal section) and an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous section) more advantageous to the player than the normal state. A process of controlling the game section by the control unit 41);
Indicating means for indicating that the advantageous state is being controlled (for example, a process of performing main notification by turning on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 by the main control unit 41),
There are a plurality of advantageous states,
The effect control unit executes a specific effect (for example, a sub-notification for turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58) in a manner corresponding to the type of the advantageous state (for example, a sub-notification by the sub-control unit 91). To perform
The suggesting means suggests that the control of the advantageous state is being performed in a certain manner irrespective of the type of the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the advantageous section, regardless of the type of the advantageous section) The lighting mode of the main notification does not change).

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of generating a prize according to the display result includes:
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, processing for controlling to an advantageous section by the main control unit 41);
Transition for performing transition control (for example, initial RT transition control) for transitioning a state from a first state (for example, RT3) to a second state (for example, RT0 which is an initial RT) which is more disadvantageous than the first state. Control means (for example, the processing of S422 shown in FIG. 18 by the main control unit 41)
The shift control means performs the shift control in accordance with the end of the control to the advantageous state (for example, in the limit process illustrated in FIG. 18, the initial RT shift control in S422 is performed along with the process in S421). .

(2) In the slot machine according to (1),
When the transition control means is in the first state and is controlled to the advantageous state, the transition control means controls the transition to the second state from the next game after the last game controlled to the advantageous state (for example, In the initial RT shift control, the gaming state is controlled to RT0 from the next game by setting the RT0 flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c).

(3) In the slot machine according to (1),
Deriving operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result;
Predetermination means (for example, an internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41) for determining whether to allow the derivation of a transition display result (for example, a symbol combination of a transition roll and a fall replay 2) accompanying control to the second state. Process), and
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a result of the determination by the preliminary determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
The transition control means, when in the first state and being controlled to the advantageous state, as the transition control, for deriving the transition display result from a game next to a final game controlled to the advantageous state. A navigation effect for suggesting an operation mode of the deriving operation means (for example, as described in the column of [initial RT transition control] of the modified example, for deriving a symbol combination of transition transition or fall replay 2). Run).

(4) In the slot machine according to (1),
Deriving operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result;
Predetermination means (for example, processing for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether to permit derivation of a specific display result (for example, a special replay symbol combination) accompanied by control to the first state. When,
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a result of the determination by the preliminary determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
When the transition control means is in the first state and is controlled to the advantageous state, the transition control means includes, as the transition control, a right to control the next game after the last game controlled to the advantageous state to the advantageous state. And prohibiting the suggestion of the operation mode of the deriving operation means for deriving the specific display result (for example, as described in the column of [initial RT transition control] in the modified example, the advantageous section transition In addition to prohibiting the lottery, prohibiting the execution of the navigation effect for deriving the symbol combination of the special replay).

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The end condition of the control to the advantageous state includes a first condition that is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous state reaches a specific number of games (for example, 1500), and a second condition that is different from the first condition ( For example, both the AT game counter and the CZ game counter have reached 0).
The transition control means performs the transition control regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied (for example, the processing of S38 to S41 shown in FIG. 17).

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
Deriving operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result;
Predetermination means for determining a display result allowing derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Derivation control means (reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a result of the determination by the preliminary determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification state control unit (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a notification state (for example, AT) in which an operation mode of the derivation operation unit can be notified;
In the advantageous state, the degree of advantage related to the control to the notification state is higher when being controlled to the first state than when being controlled to the second state (see, for example, FIG. 11 ( As shown in a), the notification state transition lottery is performed based on the fact that the replay GRs 41 to 43, which are elected only during RT3, have been won. Easy to shift to AT).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining a lottery object combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of a press order winning. It is a figure for explaining the symbol combination of a transition appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing the outline of a game state. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target combination, a pressing order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on a game assist display, and a display example of a navigation effect on a liquid crystal display, and () Is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of payout of medals on the game assistance display device. It is a figure showing an advantageous section shift lottery table. It is a figure showing an AT lottery table. It is a figure showing an additional lottery table. It is a figure showing a pressing order lottery table. It is a figure for explaining an addition suggestion effect. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a normal section process executed by a main control unit. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a standby section process executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section process which a main control part performs. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a limit process executed by a main control unit. It is a figure for explaining notification of a rate of an advantageous section. It is a figure for explaining the lighting mode of main information and sub-information. It is a figure which shows the report timing of a main report, and the presence or absence of a BB suggestion effect. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and existence or nonexistence of a BB suggestion effect. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and existence or nonexistence of a BB suggestion effect. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and existence or nonexistence of a BB suggestion effect. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and existence or nonexistence of a BB suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the arrival confirmation effect example and a battle effect example in a liquid crystal display.

  Embodiments for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments. In the following embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on a front door 1b. A see-through window 3 is formed in the decorative panel 1c located below the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is set as an example of an operation means within a range of credits stored as a game value (medal number) owned by a player according to a game state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the specified number of bets, the medals stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (medals used for setting the credits and the bet number). ), A start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of reels, respectively, and used for production. Effect switch 56 and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information on the game as an example of a notifying unit. The gaming display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of paid out medals and an error code at the time of error, and a set bet. 1 BET LED 14 for notifying the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 for notifying that a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is possible, and a replay An in-replay LED 20 is provided for notifying that a replay game is in progress after winning.

  The game display section 13 is provided with an advantageous section notification lamp 19 for notifying that the vehicle is in an advantageous section described later by turning on an LED lamp. The display indicating the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may not be provided on the game display unit 13. Alternatively, characters such as “advantageous section notification lamp” may be directly displayed, or characters indicating that it is advantageous to the player by illuminating such as “chance” may be displayed. Is also good. In the present embodiment, after the start switch 7 is operated, a wait state (a state in which the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is on standby since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). Although the in-waiting LED for notifying the fact is not provided, such an in-waiting LED may be provided.

  In the decorative panel 1c, below the see-through window 3, a CZ lamp 57 that indicates by lighting that a CZ (chance zone) described later is being controlled, and that an AT (assist replay time) described later is being controlled. And an AT lamp 58 that indicates by lighting. Turning on the CZ lamp 57 to indicate that control to the CZ is being performed, and turning on the AT lamp 58 to indicate that control to the AT is being performed are collectively referred to as sub notification.

  During the non-CZ, since the CZ lamp 57 is turned off, the character “CZ” does not appear. On the other hand, during the CZ, the character “CZ” appears because the CZ lamp 57 is lit. For this reason, the player can recognize that the current state is CZ by recognizing the character “CZ” that emerges when the CZ lamp 57 is turned on. In the present embodiment, the lighting color of the CZ lamp 57 is white.

  During the non-AT period, the AT lamp 58 is turned off, so that the letters "AT" do not appear. On the other hand, during the AT, since the AT lamp 58 is lit, the letters “AT” appear. For this reason, the player can recognize that the current state is AT when recognizing the character of “AT” that emerges when the AT lamp 58 is turned on.

  As will be described in detail later, the AT is provided with three types of ATs (normal AT, advantageous AT, special AT), and the AT lamp 58 is lit in a lighting mode according to the type of the AT under control. I do. Specifically, during the normal AT, the AT lamp 58 lights up in white. During the advantageous AT, the AT lamp 58 lights up in red. During the special AT, the AT lamp 58 blinks red. Therefore, the player can recognize the type of AT under control by recognizing the lighting mode of the AT lamp 58.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the symbol combination displayed on the perspective window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of pay lines may be provided. Also, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the symbol combinations forming the winning are aligned with the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping the operation, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, lower, and lower tiers of the perspective window 3. The symbols (display results) that can be selected and displayed on the winning line LN can be selected from the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames from the symbol. It is a total of 5 frames of the symbols up to now. When a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set, the pay line LN is activated and the game can be started.

  When the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with 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. When a medal is paid out from the medal payout port 9, the medal is paid out from the medal payout port 9 by driving a hopper motor (not shown) controlled by the main control unit 41.

  Here, in a narrow sense, the “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when all the reels stop. Since the payout of the medals and the transition of the game state are performed after the setting and the stop of all the reels, these additional processes are also broadly included in the “game”.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 for controlling the progress of the game (which can be said to control the game) and outputting various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, and An effect control board 90 for controlling the effect according to the command is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing relating to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that performs a process of performing an effect in response to a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90.

  The main control unit 41 is constituted by a one-chip microcomputer, and has a built-in RAM 41c used as a work memory and a main CPU 41a for performing a control operation in accordance with a program. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the controller 40 is directly or indirectly controlled.

  When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operation of these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches.

  From the main control unit 41, a control signal for lighting control or display control of various displays included in the game display unit 13 is output to the game display unit 13. Various displays included in the game display unit 13 light or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  The sub-control unit 91 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer similarly to the main control unit 41, and has a built-in RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub-CPU 91a for performing a control operation according to a program. And directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. The RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 has a larger storage capacity than the RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41, and can store data necessary for processing such as effects and notification of predetermined information.

  When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on a detection signal from the effect switch 56.

  Control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the CZ lamp 57, and the AT lamp 58 are transmitted from the sub control unit 91 to the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the CZ lamp 57, and It is output to each of the AT lamps 58. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. The speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. The CZ lamp 57 lights up based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91, and the AT lamp 58 lights up or blinks based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

[Winner]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination. In the name column of FIG. 3, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the symbol combination column, the symbol combination in which the winning combination wins is shown. Further, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination which is a symbol combination that stops at the invalid line when the symbol combination to be a winning stops at the winning line, and which is easy for the player to recognize, is shown. “/” In the figure means “or”. In the award column, the value (medal payout, replay award, etc.) awarded at the time of winning is shown.

  Winning roles include special roles, small roles, and replays. The special role is a role accompanied by a shift to a bonus state where the probability of winning the small role is high. The small role is a role to give a medal. The replaying role (replay) is a role for giving a replaying game. Here, the re-game means that the next game can be performed without using a game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the replay means that the reel can be changed without using the game value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the replaying game is won, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. As a modified example, the replaying combination may be a combination that does not win (that is, a combination with a missing portion) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, even if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special combination among the winning combinations includes BB. BB is a winning combination accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state of a bonus (for example, a big bonus). The BB award column indicates the condition for ending the bonus transferred by winning. The bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals is paid out. Specifically, the bonus that is controlled by winning / winning the BB ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus becomes 351 or more.

  As shown in FIG. 3, small wins in the winning combinations include a middle bell, a right-down bell, an upper bell 1 to 8, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, a lower cherry, a right-up cherry, a middle cherry, And 1 sheet role 1 and 2 are included. A symbol combination is set for each small winning combination.

  Here, the "white BAR" and "black BAR" of the middle reel 2C constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, the “white BAR” and “black BAR” of the right reel 2R constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within five frames on the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won by an internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is not performed at an appropriate timing, the won upper bells 1 to 8 are won. And loses the prize of the upper bells 1-8. In addition, since the missing eyes derived at this time are symbol combinations for shifting the gaming state, they are also referred to as shifting outcomes. When the symbol combination corresponding to each small combination is derived, a small combination prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the replaying combinations among the winning combinations include a normal replay, a lower replay, a falling replay 1 and 2, a promotion replay 1 and 2, a special replay, and a special replay. "Replay" / "Plum" on the left reel 2L, "White BAR" / "Black BAR" on the middle reel 2C, and "Black 7" / "Net 7" / "White 7" on the right reel 2R which constitute a special replay. / "Plum" is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. Therefore, when a special replay is won, the special replay always wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. When the special replay wins, the BAR symbols are aligned on the invalid line.

[Lots for lottery]
Next, the lottery target combination will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination. The lottery target combination is a combination to be subjected to an internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is executed by the main control unit 41 and is a process of determining a symbol combination that is permitted to be derived. Note that derivation of the symbol combination by the internal lottery is also referred to as winning.

  As shown in the “lottery target combination” column and the “combination of winning combinations” column in FIG. 4, in the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously won. For example, if a strong watermelon is won, the winning of the watermelon descending to the right, the upper watermelon, and the one-sheet winning 1 is allowed. In other words, when the strong watermelon is won by the internal lottery, it means that the watermelon descending to the right, the upper watermelon, and the single sheet 1 are simultaneously won.

[Lots to be drawn for each gaming state]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 reads a lottery target combination determined for each gaming state, performs an internal lottery, and determines whether or not to allow a winning to occur. For example, a random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination value belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the judgment value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value falls within a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 determines winning of the corresponding lottery target combination.

  In the lottery target column in FIG. 4, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each type of RT, a circle indicates that the lottery target is a lottery target, and a numerical value below the circle Indicates the number of judgment values related to the winning probability. In the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, and a bonus are provided as controllable gaming states.

  As shown in FIG. 4, bonuses 1 to 12 are included in special combinations among lottery targets. Among the bonuses 1 to 12, the bonus 1 is a role to be won alone by the BB, and the bonuses 2 to 12 are weaker watermelons 1 to 3, strong watermelons, weak cherries 1 to 3 and strong cherries 1 to 1 as small roles. 3, and one of the middle cherries and the BB are simultaneously won.

  As shown in FIG. 8, small lots of lottery targets include bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, weak watermelon 1-4, strong watermelon, weak cherry 1 4, strong cherries 1-3, middle cherries, and 1 and 2 hand roles. The replay gaming combinations (replays) among the lottery targets include normal replays, replays GR1 to GR6, replays GR11 to 13, replays GR21 to 23, replays GR31 to 33, and replays GR41 to 43. Hereinafter, the weak watermelons 1 to 4 and the strong watermelons are collectively referred to as watermelons. Weak cherries 1-4, strong cherries 1-3, and middle cherries are also collectively referred to as cherries.

  Bonuses 1 to 12 are combinations to be subjected to internal lottery in RT0 to RT3. The small winning combination and the normal replay are the winning combinations of the internal lottery in RT0 to RT4. The replay GR1 to 6, the replay GR11 to 13, the replay GR21 to 23, the replay GR31 to 33, and the replay GR41 to 43 are roles in which it is determined in advance for each game state whether or not to be a target of the internal lottery. is there. For example, the replays GR41 to GR43 are lottery targets only in RT3.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in an internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of six levels 1 to 6, for example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate becomes lower as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, in terms of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Become.

[Reel control when multiple winning combinations are simultaneously won]
The reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push combination. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination at the transition.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the winning combination column indicates the lottery target winning combination. The pressing order column indicates the order in which the stop switches are operated. For example, "left center right" means operating the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R in this order to stop the reels in the order of the left reel 2L, the center reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Is shown. Further, “left first stop” means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first, and the subsequent operation procedure is not specified. The symbol combination to be stopped column indicates a winning combination that is generated when a stop operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column.

  In the case where the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating by the operation of the start switch 7, the first operation (first operation) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is to stop the first reel. Means stopping the second reel by a first stop operation and a second operation (second operation) means stopping the third reel by a second stop operation and a third operation (final operation). Also referred to as a third stop operation or a final stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, a pressing sequence is provided in which the display results derived according to the operation modes (operation procedures) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are different. The operation mode includes an operation order (an order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, also referred to as a pressing order) and an operation timing (a timing of operating each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R).

  As shown in FIG. 5, among the pushing sequences, the roles which are different depending on the pressing order are left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4, replays GR1-6. , Replay GR11-13, replay GR21-23, replay GR31-33, and replay GR41-43.

  For example, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, if the pressing order is the first left stop, a symbol combination forming the right-down bell is derived such that the right-down bell wins. . If any of the left bells 1 to 4 is won and the pressing order is other than the first left stop, a symbol combination forming the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or 5 is derived. The transition outcome is a missing part derived when a winning in the upper bell is missed, and is a symbol combination in which no winning occurs. The transition roll is a roll that is permitted to be derived only when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is won.

  If the slot machine 1 does not win any of the lottery targets in the internal lottery, a symbol combination that does not generate any winning is derived, and an outcome different from the transition outcome is derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 did not win the lottery target role in the internal lottery is also referred to as being out of the internal lottery.

  In addition, when the replay GR1 is won and the pressing order is the left middle right, the promotion replay 1 is derived. On the other hand, when the player has won the replay GR1 and the pressing order is other than the middle left, the normal replay is derived. Further, when the replay GR41 is won and the pressing order is the first left stop, the special replay is derived. On the other hand, when the replay GR41 is won and the pressing order is other than the first left stop, the normal replay is derived.

  It should be noted that when a simultaneous winning combination that simultaneously wins a plurality of winning combinations has been won, a different reel control than when the simultaneous winning combination has not been won may be performed. For example, when the weak watermelons 1 to 4 are won, the reel control is performed such that the middle watermelon is preferentially drawn over the winning line over the watermelon descending right or the upper watermelon. On the other hand, when the strong watermelon is won, reel control is performed to draw the watermelon descending to the right and the upper watermelon preferentially on the winning line. When the weak cherries 1 to 4 are won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when the strong cherries 1 to 3 are won, the reels which draw upward cherries to the winning line are controlled. When the control is performed and the middle cherry is won, a reel control for drawing the middle cherry on the pay line is performed. As a result, it is possible to estimate, from the symbol combination at the time when the reel has stopped, whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or whether it is a middle-stage cherry.

[Game state]
A game state controlled by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining transition of the gaming state. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, and bonus are provided as controllable gaming states. RT0, RT1, and RT4 have a total replay probability of about 1 / 7.3 in the internal lottery. RT2 has a total probability of replay in the internal lottery of about 1 / 2.08. RT3 has a total replay probability of about 1 / 1.37 in the internal lottery. That is, RT3 is a gaming state in which the total probability of replay is higher than that of RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT4. RT2 is a gaming state in which the replay winning probability is higher than that of RT0, RT1, and RT4. For this reason, RT0 and R1 are also referred to as disadvantageous RT, and RT2 and RT3 are also referred to as advantageous RT.

  In addition, in RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small combination which is a lottery target combination other than the replaying combination is set so as not to change. Also, the total probability of replays at RT0, RT1, and RT4 is calculated as follows: The total number of medals paid out when a winning small role is won without losing a prize is the total number of medals or medals used for setting the bet amount. It is set to the probability that the number of medals will not increase and the number of medals will not increase.

  During the bonus, for example, it is set so that the bell wins with an extremely high probability. The bell is a hand that can generate a winning regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during a bonus, a bell winning can be generated with a very high probability regardless of the operation timing and the pressing order, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. For this reason, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

  When the BB is won and the BB prize is missed, the control is controlled to RT4. The winning flag set when winning the BB is carried over until a winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is continuously controlled from the BB winning to the BB winning. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out the number of medals described with reference to FIG.

  When BB is simultaneously won with another lottery target combination, reel control is performed so that lottery target combinations other than BB win with priority. Therefore, if the probability of winning a small win or a replay win at RT4 is high, a BB winning is unlikely to occur, and it is difficult to shift to a bonus. Therefore, as described above, in RT4, the probability of winning a replay is set to be lower than in RT2 or RT3. As a result, in RT4, it is easy to win the BB alone, and it is unlikely that the BB cannot be shifted to the bonus forever.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a transition is made to RT0 to RT3 depending on the outcome. The game state immediately after completing the setting change for setting the winning probability of the winning combination is RT0. That is, after the setting is changed (for example, after the store is opened), the gaming state in which the player first plays the game is RT0. For this reason, RT0 is also called initial RT. A transition is made from RT0 to RT1 by deriving a transition outcome.

  The transition from RT1 to RT2 is made by winning the promotion replays 1 and 2. The transition from RT2 to RT3 is made by winning a special replay. Also, when a transition roll is made at RT2 or a fall replay 1 is won, the process returns to RT1. When a transition roll is made at RT3, the process returns to RT1, and when the fall replay 2 wins, returns to RT2.

  Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the appearance in order to remain in the current advantageous playing state or to shift to a more advantageous state. However, which of the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, the special replay, the fall replay 1, and the fall replay 2 is derived depends on not only the winning state of the internal lottery but also the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. . In other words, whether the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is pressed depends on whether the player can stay in the current advantageous gaming state, shift to a more advantageous state, or fall into an unfavorable gaming state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the special replay win when the replay GR1 to GR6 or the replay GR31 to 33 are won and the stop switch is operated in the corresponding pressing order. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the falling replays 1 and 2 win when the replay GR11 to GR13 or the replay GR21 to 23 are won and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the normal replay are set to the first stop.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a pressing order (correct answer procedure) that is advantageous for a player. The production for such notification is called navigation production. The period during which the navigation effect is performed is called AT (Assist Time). AT is a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying a player of an operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed.

  Here, the number of medals to be paid out in the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 in the pushing order changes according to the pushing order. Such a pushing order is also collectively called a pushing order bell. In the pushing order, the replay GRs 1 to 6, the replays GR 11 to 13, the replays GR 21 to 23, and the replays GR 31 to 33 change the game state according to the pushing order. Such a pushing sequence is collectively referred to as a pushing sequence replay.

  In the pushing order bell, the pushing order for winning the leading role (in the present embodiment, the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell) for increasing the net increase number is the correct answer procedure. Further, in the push order replay, the correct order is a push order for causing the player to shift to the advantageous gaming state or to win a winning for staying in the advantageous gaming state. Here, the net increase number is a number obtained by subtracting the used medal number from the paid out medal number. A procedure that is not the correct answer procedure is also called an incorrect answer procedure. Note that the correct answer procedure is not limited to the pressing order, and may be operation timing, or may be a combination of the pressing order and the operation timing.

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the AT is controlled. During the AT, the correct answer procedure of the winning combination that is won when the pushing order bell or the pushing order replay is won among the pushing sequences is notified. In this way, if the pushing order bell is won, it is possible to win a downward-sloping bell or a middle bell without deriving a transition roll, to acquire a medal, and to control the RT1 which is a disadvantageous RT. Can be prevented. When the player wins the push order replay, the player can win the promotion replay 1 or 2 or the special replay, so that the gaming state can be shifted to RT3. In addition, in RT2, winning in the falling replay 1 can be avoided, and in RT3, winning in the falling replay 2 can be avoided, so that the player can stay at RT3. Note that the role to be notified of the correct answer procedure during the AT is also collectively referred to as a navigation target role.

[Navi production]
During the AT, a navigation effect is executed in which a pressing order (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN is specified according to the winning situation. During the AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game assistance display device 12 to execute processing for notifying information that can specify a correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination that has been won in the internal lottery processing. The game auxiliary display 12 displays the number of tokens to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs.

  When winning the navigation target combination during the AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a pressing order command capable of specifying a correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the pressing order command. During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute processing for notifying information (for example, the pressing order) that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the pressing order command. As described above, in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, the navigation effect is executed by notifying the information that can specify the correct answer procedure.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target combination, a pressing order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game assistance display device 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display device 51. is there. For example, when the navigation target combination for which the left first stop is determined as the correct answer procedure such as the left bell 1 is won, information such as “1-” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the information. Information such as “123” or “132” is displayed. Thereby, it can be notified that the first reel 2L from the left is to be stopped first. Note that the sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery which of “123” and “132” to execute the navigation effect, and one of “123” and “132”. The navigation effect may be executed by only one of them.

  When the navigation effect is executed, the first to seventh segments for displaying the numerical value (“8” in FIG. 9B) on the game auxiliary display 12 are controlled to be lit in accordance with the correct answer procedure. In addition, lighting control is performed for the eighth segment (“.” In FIG. 9B) at the lower right. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not being executed, the eighth segment is turned off. Thus, it is possible to prevent a misjudgment as to whether or not the navigation effect is being performed on the game assistance display device 12, for example, whether or not the notification of the number of medals to be paid out is being performed.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 sets navigation information display data for performing a navigation effect (navigation information) on the game assistance display device 12. More specifically, by setting navigation information display data for turning on each segment of the game assistance display unit 12 in the output buffer so that the display example shown in FIG. 9A (hereinafter also referred to as a navigation number) is obtained. In addition, the game assist display 12 is controlled to execute a navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (at the time of standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the game auxiliary display 12 By setting all the segments to the unlit state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-display. Thus, in the case of the standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game assist display 12 is not executed.

  As described above, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect in the common mode regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is the pressing order replay or the pressing order bell. For this reason, it is determined whether the winning navigation target role is a pressing order replay, a pressing order bell, a pressing order replay or a pressing order bell depending on the mode of the navigation effect. Can be prevented from being specified by a person. Further, since the number of effect data used for executing the navi effect can be reduced, the storage capacity of the ROM of the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

  In addition, since the type of winning combination that can occur when the navigation effect is executed can be a replaying role and a small winning combination, whether the replaying role occurs or the small The player can be noticed as to whether the event occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped while the game is in progress, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any of the winning combinations has occurred. When the winning of the role (small role) occurs, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of the prize is set in the output buffer as payout number display data, and the number of medals paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, the payout number display data that turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display the payout number of medals. Is set in the output buffer to control the game assist display 12 to display the number of paid out medals. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the right display of the left display and the right display constituting the game assistance display 12 are lit. Thereby, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is information relating to the result of the game as a predetermined content, and is used to display the number of medals to be paid out to a player upon occurrence of a prize at the end of the game. In addition, a navigation number capable of identifying the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch advantageous to the player is displayed as display content different from the predetermined content, and the stop switch advantageous to the player is displayed. While the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, the number of payouts as a predetermined content is displayed after the game is over, so that the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts on the game assist display 12 are different. Avoid duplication.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment causes the game assistance display device 12 to display a navigation number capable of specifying a stop mode that is advantageous to the player and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning of the small role. Since the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game assistance display unit 12 and the display mode of the number of payout medals do not include a common mode, whether the navigation number is displayed or not It can be prevented that the payout number is displayed as the predetermined content by mistake.

  The display mode of the navigation number to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid out medals are common when the display on the two displays of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. The display mode of the navigation number may be a configuration that includes a part of the display mode of the number of payouts or a configuration that includes the reverse relationship.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode based on the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” when paying out 8 medals). Thereby, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the notification of the navigation and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are erroneously recognized. Can be prevented.

[Game section]
The main control unit 41 controls the game section regardless of the game state shown in FIG. The game section includes a normal section, a standby section, and an advantageous section.

  The advantageous section is a section having a performance related to an instruction function for instructing a player on an operation mode (operation procedure (push order), operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the advantageous section, a navigation effect in which a prize with the maximum payout number is obtained is executed at least once. Specifically, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. In the normal section, the navigation effect is not executed. In other words, the advantageous section is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the navigation effect in which a prize with the maximum payout number is obtained is executed at least once.

  Further, the “advantageous section” includes a section that is controlled to a notification state such as AT and a section that is controlled to an advantageous state such as CZ (chance zone). The CZ is a state in which the advantage regarding the control of the AT in the notification state is higher than that in the normal section. The high degree of advantage regarding the control of the AT includes that the AT is easily controlled and that the AT game, which is a right to control the AT, is likely to be provided in a large amount.

  After the setting change, the section is controlled to the normal section, and shifts to the advantageous section based on winning in the advantageous section shift lottery for shifting to the advantageous section (the advantageous section shift lottery in FIG. 10 described later). If the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is at the same timing as the BB winning, the standby section may be a standby section in which control to the advantageous section is waited until a BB prize is won. When the control is performed in the standby section, the processing shifts to the advantageous section based on the BB winning.

  When the control is performed in the advantageous section, the processing shifts to the normal section based on a predetermined end condition being satisfied. The predetermined termination condition includes a condition that is satisfied when a period controlled continuously in the advantageous section exceeds a predetermined period, and a condition that is satisfied when the right to control the advantageous section is lost. The right to control to the advantageous section includes a CZ game for controlling to CZ and an AT game for controlling to AT.

  During the control in the advantageous section, a lottery relating to an instruction function for instructing the player on the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. The lottery related to the instruction function includes, for example, a lottery for determining whether to control the AT in the notification state (AT lottery in FIG. 11 described later), and a lottery for determining a period for controlling the AT (see FIG. 11 described later in FIG. 11). AT lottery), a lottery for extending the period of controlling the AT (additional lottery in FIG. 12 described later, pressing order lottery in FIG. 13), and a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a state in which the winning probability of the additional lottery is high ( AT lottery in FIG. 11 described later). During the control in the standby section, none of the navigation effects, the advantageous section shift lottery, and the lottery relating to the instruction function are performed.

  The advantage section shift lottery is a perfect probability. Specifically, in the advantageous section shift lottery, the winning probability does not change even if the set value is any of 1 to 6. In addition, the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed when the winning of the role (for example, the weak cherry 4 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value. In addition, the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed when the winning of the role (for example, replay GR1 to 6 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the gaming state. In the advantageous section shift lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the number of bets (specified number) required for a game of one game. Also, in the advantageous section shift lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the gaming state. Furthermore, in the advantageous section shift lottery, the lottery trigger does not change according to the specified number or the game state.

  For example, as shown in the setting difference column and the advantageous section shift lottery column in FIG. 4, there is a setting difference between the weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell that do not serve as the trigger for the lottery of the advantageous section shift lottery. Note that the weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell need not have a setting difference. On the other hand, there is no setting difference between the weak cherries 1-3, the weak watermelons 1-3, the strong cherries 1-3, the strong watermelons, and the middle cherries, which are the lottery targets in the advantageous section shift lottery.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the normal replay that is not the target combination of the advantageous section shift lottery, the number of determination values changes according to the type of the gaming state (RT), and the winning probability of the internal lottery changes. On the other hand, the weak lottery 1-3, the weak watermelon 1-3, the strong cherry 1-3, the strong watermelon, and the middle cherry, which are the transfer lottery targets, do not change the number of judgment values according to the type of the game state. The winning probability of the lottery does not change.

  In addition, the difference between the number of determination values for a predetermined combination to be won in one game state and the number of determination values for a predetermined combination to be won in another game state is determined by giving an advantageous section in an advantageous section transfer lottery. It is not used to determine whether to do so. For example, the normal replay is not a target role of the advantageous section shift lottery. For this reason, the difference between the number of judgment values (1500) for winning the normal replay in RT1 and the number of judgment values (39007) for winning the normal replay in RT3 determines whether or not to win in the CZ lottery. Not used for

  In the advantageous section shift lottery, an advantageous section is won with a probability higher than a predetermined probability (for example, 1/17500). Note that the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed during the normal section, during RT4 when the winning of BB is carried over, and during the bonus. If the lottery for shifting to the advantageous section is performed during RT4, there is a possibility that the occurrence of the BB winning may be avoided by the player. Therefore, the lottery for shifting to the advantageous section is not performed during RT4. In addition, during the bonus, the winning probability of the small role varies, so that the advantage section shift lottery is not performed.

  In the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability does not change even if the set value is any one of 1 to 6. Further, the lottery relating to the instruction function is not executed when the winning of the role (for example, the weak cherry 4 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value is triggered. It should be noted that the lottery relating to the instruction function may be executed at the opportunity of winning a role (for example, replay GR1 to 6 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the game state, or 1 The winning probability may change according to the number of bets (specified number) required for playing the game. Furthermore, in the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability may change according to the game state, or the chance of the lottery may change according to the specified number or the game state. In the present embodiment, bonuses 2 to 12, weak cherries 1 to 3, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3, strong watermelons, and The middle cherry and the special replay are set (see the notification state transition lottery column in FIG. 4).

  Therefore, as shown in the setting difference column and the notification state transition lottery column in FIG. 4, there is a setting difference between the weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell that are not the notification state transition lottery target combination. Note that the weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell need not have a setting difference. On the other hand, there is no difference between the bonuses 2 to 12, the weak cherries 1 to 3, the weak watermelons 1 to 3, the strong cherries 1 to 3, the strong watermelons, the middle cherries, and the special replays, which are the lottery targets of the notification state shift lottery. .

  Further, among a plurality of types of lottery target combinations, a lottery target combination that is not a target of the navigation effect during the AT may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery targets, there is no difference between the lottery targets to increase the net increase in number by being a target of the navigation effect during the AT. For example, a bell that is not a navigation target combination during AT has a setting difference. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the pushing order bell which is the navigation target combination during AT. Note that the pushing order bell may be a target of the advantageous section shift lottery.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery target combinations, there may be a setting difference in a lottery target combination for which an outcome that triggers a transition of the gaming state is not derived. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combinations from which an outcome that triggers a transition of the gaming state can be derived do not necessarily have a setting difference. For example, there is a setting difference between the weak cherry 4, the weak watermelon 4, and the bell, from which the transition roll that triggers the transition of the gaming state is not derived. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the pushing order bell from which the transition roll that triggers the transition of the gaming state can be derived. In addition, there is no setting difference between the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the falling replays 1 and 2 or the push order replays from which the special replays can be derived, which trigger the transition of the gaming state.

  Note that the advantageous section shift lottery is not executed during the bonus (during the bonus in the normal section). On the other hand, the lottery relating to the instruction function can be executed during the bonus (during the bonus in the advantageous section).

  The main control unit 41 performs a limit process when an end condition for ending the control to the advantageous section is satisfied, and starts the control to the normal section. When the limit process is executed, all the data relating to the advantageous section is initialized, the advantageous section being executed ends, and the process returns to the normal section. For example, when the advantageous section being executed is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. Also, for example, if the running advantageous section is an AT, the AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

  For example, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games in the advantageous section. Then, when the counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counted games) reaches a predetermined number of games (1,500 games in the present embodiment), the main control unit 41 resets the number of counted games and executes a limit process. .

  Further, in the limit process, an initial RT shift control for shifting to the initial RT RT0 is performed. When the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during the bonus, all the data relating to the advantageous section is initialized, but the gaming state remains controlled by the bonus, and when the bonus ends, the routine shifts to RT0, which is the initial RT. I do. That is, when the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during the bonus, the main control unit 41 ends the control for the advantageous section, but continues the control for the bonus.

  After the setting is changed, the section is controlled to the normal section, and shifts to the advantageous section based on winning of the advantageous section shift lottery for shifting to the advantageous section. After the end of the advantageous section, the control is controlled to the normal section by the limit process. However, as shown in FIG. The game state also shifts to RT0. For this reason, after the control for the advantageous section is completed, the state is controlled to the same state immediately after the setting change.

  Here, for example, the number of net additions per game in the slot machine 1 is less than two. Therefore, when the number of counted games reaches the limited number of 1500 games, the total net increase in number does not exceed 3000 at the maximum. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the advantageous section continues and the net increase number continues to increase, the net increase number does not exceed 3,000 by ending the advantageous section and the advantageous RT by the limit processing. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling of the game. Note that the condition for executing the limit process may be appropriately set in consideration of the product of the number of consumed games in the advantageous section and the net number of increase per game. For example, if the number of net additions per game is less than three, the limit number of count games may be set to 1000 games. Further, the total net increase number when the limit processing is executed is not limited to the maximum of 3000 sheets, and another number such as 2000 sheets may be applied. For example, if the total net increase is set to a maximum of 2,000, and if the net increase is less than two, the limit number of count games may be set to 1000 games.

  Further, since the ratio of the number of digested games in the advantageous section to the total number of games is suppressed to less than 70%, the gambling of games can be prevented from increasing.

[Advantageous section transfer lottery]
The advantageous section shift lottery executed during the normal section will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an advantageous section shift lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, during the normal section, the advantageous section shift lottery is performed according to the advantageous section shift lottery table shown in FIG. The AT includes a normal AT, an advantageous AT, and a special AT, which have different probabilities of adding the number of AT games which are rights to control the AT. The main control unit 41 determines not to shift, or to shift to one of the CZ, the normal AT, the advantageous AT, and the special AT by executing the advantageous section shift lottery. Here, deciding not to shift is also referred to as not winning the advantageous section shift lottery.

  When determining to control to CZ in the advantageous section shift lottery, the main control unit 41 gives 30 CZ games which are the right to control to CZ. When the main control unit 41 determines that the control is to be performed by the normal AT, the main control unit 41 grants 20 AT games as a right to control the normal AT. Similarly, the main control unit 41 gives 50 games to the AT game when it is decided to control to the advantageous AT, and gives 100 games when it decides to control to the special AT.

  The lottery target role that triggers the execution of the advantageous section shift lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a shift lottery target role) includes weak cherries 1-3, weak watermelons 1-3, strong cherries 1-3, and strong watermelons with no setting difference. , Middle cherries, and bonuses 2 to 12 in which the lottery target combination and BB are simultaneously won.

  The main control unit 41 determines, based on the lottery probability shown in FIG. 10, whether or not to win the advantageous section shift lottery according to the type of the lottery target combination, To control.

  When the main control unit 41 determines to perform control to CZ, the main control unit 41 sets a CZ flag indicating that control to CZ is performed in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and manages a period for controlling to CZ in the RAM 41c. 30 games are set in the CZ game counter stored in the predetermined area. When the main control unit 41 determines that the control is to be performed by the normal AT, the main control unit 41 sets a normal AT flag indicating that the control is performed by the normal AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and manages a period in which the control is performed by the AT. 20 games are set in an AT game counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Similarly, when the main control unit 41 determines to control to the advantageous AT, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, sets the AT game counter to 50 games, and controls the special AT. If determined, the special AT flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and 100 games are set in the AT game counter. The CZ flag, the normal AT flag, the advantageous AT flag, and the special AT flag are collectively referred to as an advantageous flag.

  The main control unit 41 controls to CZ when the CZ game counter is 1 or more, and controls to AT when the AT game counter is 1 or more. Further, during the AT, the main control unit 41 determines which AT to control based on the advantage flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 decrements the value of the CZ game counter by one each time one game is consumed after controlling to CZ. The main control unit 41 does not decrement the value of the AT game counter during the period from the time when the AT is controlled by the AT to the time when the RT state shifts to RT3. Subtract the value by one. Here, a period from when the AT is controlled to when the gaming state shifts to RT3 is also referred to as a preparation period.

[Lottery related to the instruction function]
The lottery relating to the instruction function executed during the advantageous section includes an AT lottery, an additional lottery, and a pressing order lottery. As shown in FIG. 11A described later, in the AT lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT during the CZ. The AT lottery in the CZ is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the notification state of AT, and is also referred to as a notification state transition lottery. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C described later, in the AT lottery, whether or not to be promoted to another AT during the AT and the type of AT to be promoted are determined. The AT lottery during the AT is a lottery that determines whether or not to shift to an AT that is more advantageous than the AT under control, and is therefore also referred to as a shift lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 12, which will be described later, in the additional lottery, when a cherry or watermelon is won during the AT, whether or not to increase the number of AT games and the number of AT games to be added are determined. As shown in FIG. 13 to be described later, in the pressing order lottery, the number of AT games to be added when the replay GR41 to GR43 including the special replay is won during the AT is determined. When the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during the AT, the number of AT games determined by winning the special replay by the third stop operation is added. Here, the addition means that the period of controlling the AT is extended by adding the number of AT games to the already provided number of AT games.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 determines to shift to one of the normal AT, the advantageous AT, and the special AT by the AT lottery, even if the AT game or the CZ game remains, In order to control to the determined AT, the AT or CZ being controlled is ended, and control is performed to the newly determined AT from the next game. Further, when controlling to the AT, if it is determined to control to a different type of AT, the main control unit 41 resets the remaining number of AT games once, and then resets the AT game number to the newly shifted AT. The corresponding number of AT games is set in an AT game counter. Instead of resetting the AT game counter, the number of remaining AT games may be added to the number of AT games according to the newly transferred AT.

  For example, if the normal AT flag is set in the RAM 41c and the value of the AT game counter is 10, an AT lottery is performed, and if it is determined that the special AT is controlled, the main control unit 41 After resetting the normal AT flag and the AT game counter, the special AT flag is set in the RAM 41c, and 100 games are set in the AT game counter.

  When determining to add an AT game, the main control unit 41 executes a process of adding the number of added games to an AT game counter. For example, when the AT game counter is 10 and it is determined to add 5 games, the main control unit 41 performs a process of adding 5 to the AT game counter and sets the AT game counter to 15.

  If the AT promotion and the addition of the number of AT games occur simultaneously, the number of AT games to be newly controlled is added. For example, when the transition to the special AT and the addition of the five games are determined at the same time when the period for controlling to the advantageous AT is the remaining five games, the main control unit 41 sets 105 to the AT game counter. If the AT promotion and the increase in the number of AT games occur simultaneously, the number of AT games to be newly controlled is added without resetting the AT game counter, and the determined number of additional games is added. Is also good.

  Further, when the AT is promoted, the additional lottery may not be performed. In addition, when the notification state transition lottery is won, the control to the CZ is terminated and the AT is controlled from the next game. However, the AT may be controlled after the CZ game is completely exhausted. . Similarly, when the AT is promoted, the AT may be promoted after exhausting the number of AT games to be controlled to the normal AT.

[AT lottery]
The AT lottery among the lotteries relating to the instruction function will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an AT lottery table.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the AT that is in the notification state during the CZ, and if it determines that the AT should be controlled, the main control unit 41 determines which AT to control. An AT lottery is performed according to a first AT lottery table shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to be promoted to an advantageous AT or a special AT which is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT during the normal AT, according to a second AT lottery table shown in FIG. Perform a lottery. Similarly, during the advantageous AT, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to be promoted to the special AT which is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT and the advantageous AT, by selecting a third AT lottery shown in FIG. An AT lottery is performed according to the table.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the lottery target role that triggers the execution of the AT lottery includes weak cherry 1-3, weak watermelon 1-3, strong cherry 1-3, strong watermelon, middle cherry, and a weak cherry having no setting difference. These are the bonuses 2 to 12 in which the lottery target combination and BB are simultaneously won, and the replays GR41 to GR43.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11A, the probability of transition to the notification state AT differs depending on the result of the internal lottery winning. The probability of being controlled by the AT depends on whether you have won the weak cherry 1-3 or weak watermelon 1-3, the strong cherry 1-3 or strong watermelon, the middle cherry or bonus 2-12, or the replay GR41-GR43. Different.

  Also, the expected value of the number of AT games to be given is any of weak cherry 1-3 or weak watermelon 1-3, strong cherry 1-3 or strong watermelon, middle cherry or bonus 2-12, or replay GR41-GR43. It depends on whether you win.

  As described above, the replays GR41 to GR43 are combinations that are read out as the lottery target combinations only during RT3. On the other hand, the probability of winning the weak cherries 1 to 3, the weak watermelons 1 to 3, the strong cherries 1 to 3, the strong watermelon, the middle cherries, and the bonuses 2 to 12 does not change in RT0 to RT2. For this reason, during RT3, since the player wins the replays GR41 to GR43, it is easier to shift to the notification state than RT0 to RT2, and the number of AT games to be awarded when it is determined to shift to the notification state is larger. Prone. Therefore, during the advantageous section, the degree of advantage related to the control to the notification state is higher when controlled by RT3 than when controlled by RT0 to RT2.

  It should be noted that the higher the degree of advantage regarding the control to the notification state, the easier the transition to the notification state and the easier the number of AT games to be given. However, if at least one of the conditions is satisfied, the higher the degree of advantage. It can be said that.

[Additional lottery]
With reference to FIG. 12, among the lotteries related to the instruction function, the additional lottery will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an additional lottery table.

  The main control unit 41 performs the additional lottery according to the first additional lottery table shown in FIG. 12A when the cherry or the watermelon is won alone or simultaneously with the BB during the normal AT. The main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery according to the second additional lottery table shown in FIG. 12B when the cherry or watermelon is won alone or simultaneously with BB during the advantageous AT. The main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery according to the second additional lottery table shown in FIG. 12C when the cherry or watermelon is won alone or simultaneously with BB during the special AT.

  As shown in FIG. 12, during the advantageous AT, the probability of winning in the additional lottery is higher than during the normal AT, and the expected value of the number of additional AT games is higher. Therefore, the advantageous AT is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT. In addition, during the special AT, the probability of winning in the additional lottery is higher than in both the normal AT and the advantageous AT, and the expected value of the number of additional AT games is higher. For this reason, the special AT is more advantageous to the player than both the normal AT and the advantageous AT.

  As shown in the remarks column of FIG. 12, the additional lottery is executed at the timing when the cherry or watermelon is won, and whether or not to add at that timing and the number of AT games to be added are determined. In other words, when the cherry or watermelon is won by the internal lottery during the AT, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the selected cherry or watermelon is derived (in other words, whether or not the winning of the cherry or watermelon occurs). Instead, at the time of winning in the internal lottery, the presence or absence of addition is determined. Therefore, when a cherry or a watermelon is won during the AT, the presence or absence of addition is determined before the stop switch is operated.

[Pushing order lottery]
With reference to FIG. 13, among the lotteries related to the instruction function, the pressing order lottery will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pressing order lottery table.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the replays GR41 to GR43 including the special replay during the normal AT, the main control unit 41 performs the pressing order lottery according to the first pressing order lottery table shown in FIG. When the replays GR41 to GR43 including the special replay are won during the advantageous AT, the pressing order lottery is performed according to the second pressing order lottery table shown in FIG. When the replay GR41 to GR43 including the special replay is won during the special AT, the pushing order lottery is performed according to the third pushing order lottery table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the expected value of the number of added AT games is higher during the advantageous AT than during the normal AT. Therefore, the advantageous AT is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT. Also, during the special AT, the expected value of the number of AT games to be added is higher than in the normal AT and the advantageous AT. For this reason, the special AT is more advantageous to the player than both the normal AT and the advantageous AT.

  As shown in the remarks column of FIG. 13, in the pressing order lottery, the number of AT games to be added when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won is determined first. After that, when the pressing order is correct according to the stop operation of the stop switch by the player and the player wins the special replay, the determined number of AT games is given, while the pressing order is incorrect and the player wins the normal replay. At that time, the number of AT games is not given. In other words, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during the AT, an addition is made depending on whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the won special replay is derived (in other words, whether or not a special replay winning is generated). Presence or absence is determined. Therefore, when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT, the presence / absence of addition is notified after the stop switch is operated, specifically, after the final stop operation is performed.

[Additional suggestion effect]
The additional suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an additional suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, when an additional lottery is executed by winning a cherry or a watermelon during an AT, or when an extra lottery is executed by winning a replay GR41 to GR43, an additional AT game is executed. A suggested additional presentation effect is performed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 14 (A), an additional suggested effect when a strong watermelon is won will be described. As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 14A, after the previous game is completed, the next game is started by a start operation. At this time, if it is determined that the strong watermelon has been won, the main control unit 41 executes the additional lottery according to the additional lottery table shown in FIG. In this example, it is assumed that the addition of 30 games is determined by the addition lottery.

  From the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, an internal winning command for specifying the group to which the strong watermelon belongs and an additional lottery command indicating the result of the additional lottery are transmitted. Upon receiving the internal winning command and the additional lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 starts an additional suggestion effect.

  Specifically, as shown in (b) of FIG. 14A, the image at the end of the previous game is switched on the liquid crystal display 51, and the character image of “addition CHANCE” is displayed. Starting the additional suggestion effect corresponds to switching from the effect at the end of the previous game (for example, a background effect that is normally performed) to the additional suggestion effect. For this reason, starting the additional suggestion effect can be said to be switching the additional suggestion effect.

  As shown in (c) of FIG. 14 (A), when the player performs the first stop operation, the additional addition effect is switched. Specifically, on the liquid crystal display 51, the character image of “additional CHANCE” is switched to the character image of “+10”. The display of the character image of “+10” informs some AT games out of the 30 games determined by the additional lottery. That is, when the first stop operation is performed by the player, the additional indication effect is switched, and a part of the AT games for which the addition is determined is notified.

  As shown in (d) of FIG. 14 (A), when the second stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is further switched. Specifically, in the liquid crystal display 51, the character image of “+10” is switched to the character image of “+20”. The display of the character image of “+20” is to notify a part of the AT games among the 30 games determined by the additional lottery. That is, when the second stop operation is performed by the player, the additional indication effect is switched, and a part of the AT games for which the addition is determined is notified.

  As shown in (e) of FIG. 14 (A), when the player performs the third stop operation (final stop operation), the additional suggestion effect is further switched. Specifically, on the liquid crystal display 51, the character image of “+20” is switched to the character image of “TOTAL + 30 added”. The display of the character image “TOTAL + 30 additional” informs that the 30 games determined by the additional lottery will be finally added. That is, when the final stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the AT game finally added is notified.

  In the case where the winning is not achieved by the additional lottery performed during the start operation, the additional suggestion effect may not be executed, or the additional suggestion effect may be performed with a lower probability than when the winning is performed. In the case of a non-winning due to an additional lottery, an additional suggestion effect is provided in any of the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (final stop operation) as in the case of the winning. The effect may or may not be switched. For example, in an additional suggestion effect in the event that an additional lottery is not won, a character image of “additional CHANCE” is displayed at the time of a start operation, but a character image of “sorry” is displayed when the first stop operation is performed. After that, the character image of "sorry" may continue to be displayed until the game is over. Alternatively, in the case of an additional suggestion effect in the case of being not won by the additional lottery, a character image of "additional CHANCE" is displayed at the start operation, and a character image of "additional CHANCE" is displayed at the first stop operation and the second stop operation. The character image of "sorry" may be displayed when the final stop operation is performed.

  Since the strong watermelon is not a navigation target combination, neither the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 nor the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91 using the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. For this reason, as shown in (b) to (e) of FIG. 14A, in the game in which the strong watermelon has been won, the navigation effect using the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. Are not executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14 (B), a description will be given of the additional suggestion effect when the replay GR41 including the special replay is won. As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 14B, after the previous game is completed, the next game is started by a start operation. At this time, if it is determined that the replay GR41 has been won, the main control unit 41 executes the pressing order lottery according to the pressing order lottery table shown in FIG. In this example, it is assumed that the number of AT games to be added is determined to be 30 games by the pressing order lottery. However, whether or not the 30 games are finally given depends on whether or not a symbol combination (BAR alignment) corresponding to the special replay is derived (in other words, whether or not a special replay winning is generated). The presence or absence of addition is determined accordingly.

  The internal control command for specifying the group to which the replay GR41 belongs and the pressing order lottery command indicating the result of the pressing order lottery are transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. Upon receiving the internal winning command and the pressing order lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 starts an additional suggestion effect.

  Specifically, as shown in (b) of FIG. 14 (B), the image at the end of the previous game is switched on the liquid crystal display 51, and the character image of “push order CHANCE” is displayed. Starting the additional suggestion effect corresponds to switching from the effect at the end of the previous game (for example, a background effect that is normally performed) to the additional suggestion effect. For this reason, starting the additional suggestion effect can be said to be switching the additional suggestion effect. In addition, the replay GR41 is a pushing order combination, but is not a navigation target combination. When the replay GR41 is won, a character image of "???" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This character image is for letting the player predict a correct answer procedure for winning the special replay. It is not a navigation effect. In addition, the character image of “???” does not indicate the addition of the AT game, and thus is not an effect of indicating the addition.

  As shown in (c) of FIG. 14B, when the first stop operation is performed by the player, the character image of “?” At the position corresponding to the stopped stop switch disappears. In this example, since the left stop switch 8L has been operated, the character image "?" At the position corresponding to the left stop switch 8L disappears. On the reel, the left reel 2L stops, the replay symbol stops at the middle stage, and the BAR symbol stops at the lower stage. At this time, since there is a possibility that both the normal replay and the special replay will win, the grant of the AT game is not determined.

  On the other hand, even if the first stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is not switched, and the character image of “push order CHANCE” is still displayed.

  As shown in (d) of FIG. 14B, when the second stop operation is performed by the player, the character image of “?” At the position corresponding to the stop switch operated to stop is erased. In this example, since the right stop switch 8R is operated, the character image of "?" At the position corresponding to the right stop switch 8R disappears. On the reel, the right reel 2R stops, the replay symbol stops in the middle row, and the BAR symbol stops in the upper row. At this time, since there is a possibility that both the normal replay and the special replay will win, the grant of the AT game is not determined.

  On the other hand, even if the second stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is not switched, and the character image of “push order CHANCE” is still displayed.

  As shown in (e) of FIG. 14B, when the third stop operation (final stop operation) is performed by the player, the character image of “?” At the position corresponding to the stop switch operated to stop is erased. . In this example, since the middle stop switch 8C is operated, the character image of "?" At the position corresponding to the middle stop switch 8C disappears. On the reel, the middle reel 2C stops, the BAR symbols stop at the middle stage, and the BAR symbols line up rightward. That is, the special replay wins.

  The BAR alignment corresponding to the special replay is derived (in other words, winning the special replay) by the operation of the stop switch by the player, so that the addition of the AT game is determined. Therefore, when the final stop operation is performed, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and it is notified that the AT game has been added. Specifically, on the liquid crystal display 51, the character image of "CHANCE" is switched to the character image of "+30 added". The display of the character image of "+30 additional" informs that the 30 games determined by the pressing order lottery will be added. That is, when the final stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the confirmation of the additional is notified.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, in the replays GR41 to GR43, winning of the special replay is determined according to the type of the first stop operation. For example, in the example of FIG. 14B, since the replay GR41 has been won, a special replay prize is determined when the first stop operation is the left first stop. However, even if the winning of the special replay is determined, the additional suggestion effect is not switched at the time of the first stop operation and at the time of the second stop operation.

  In addition, when the push order incorrect answer is determined by the first stop operation or the second stop operation up to the final stop operation (that is, when it is determined that the BAR alignment is not derived, or when the non-winning of the special replay is determined) , When the normal prize winning is confirmed), a character image of "sorry" is displayed at that time.

  Note that the replay GR 41 is a push sequence, but is not a navigation target role. Therefore, the main control unit 41 uses the game assistance display 12 to perform navigation effects, and the sub control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to perform navigation effects. Neither is performed. For this reason, as shown in (b) to (e) of FIG. 14B, in the game in which the replay GR 41 has been won, the navigation effect using the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51. Are not executed.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 14A, when a cherry or a watermelon is won, the presence or absence of the addition of the AT game is determined by the additional lottery executed when the start operation is performed. Therefore, when the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the final stop operation is performed, the presence or absence of the addition of the AT game has already been determined. Therefore, when the addition of the AT game is determined by the addition lottery executed when the cherry or watermelon is won, the additional indication effect is switched based on each of the first stop operation and the second stop operation.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won, the number of AT games to be added is determined by the pressing order lottery executed when the start operation is performed. Whether or not to award is determined when the winning of the special replay is confirmed. For this reason, when the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the final stop operation is performed, the presence or absence of the addition of the AT game may not be determined yet. At least when the first stop operation is performed, the presence or absence of the addition of the AT game has not yet been determined. Therefore, when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won, the additional suggestion effect is not switched based on either the first stop operation or the second stop operation.

[Playability during advantageous section and normal section]
The gaming properties during the advantageous section and the normal section will be described. During the advantageous section, it is controlled to CZ or AT. During the CZ, a notification state transition lottery (AT lottery) is performed according to the probabilities shown in the first AT lottery table of FIG. If the player has won the notification state transition lottery within 30 games, the AT is controlled. Note that the navigation effect is executed at least once during the advantageous section, but the navigation effect is not executed during RT0. If the navigation effect is executed during RT0 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in accordance with the navigation effect, the transition outcome is not derived, and the transition stays at RT0. Therefore, the navigation effect is not executed in RT0.

  During the AT, when the player wins the navigation target role, the navigation procedure notifies the correct procedure of the navigation target role. When the AT is started during RT1, one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, and when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, the promotion replay 1 or 2 is derived and the process proceeds to RT2. . Thereafter, during the RT2, the player wins the replay GR31 to GR33, and when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, the special replay is derived and the process shifts to the RT3.

  Even if the replays GR21 to GR23 are won during the RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in accordance with the navigation effect, the fall replay2 is not derived, so that the process does not shift to the RT2. Similarly, even when the push order bell is won during RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation effect, the process does not shift to RT1. In other words, if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, there is no transition from RT3 to another game state. Also, even if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure during RT3, the player switches to RT2 or RT1, and then stops according to the navigation effect. If the switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated, the operation returns to RT3 again.

  On the other hand, during the normal section, the navigation effect is not executed even if the navigation target combination is won. For this reason, the probability of being operated in the correct answer procedure when the pressing order bell is won is １ ／. When the operation is performed in an incorrect solution procedure with a probability of 2 /, when the upper bells 1 to 8 are missed, a transition outcome is derived. Similarly, the probability of winning in the fall replay 1 when one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won is 2/3, and the probability of winning in the fall replay 2 when winning one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is 2 / 3. In addition, the probability of winning in the promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2 when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won is 1/6, and when the player wins any of the replays GR31 to GR33, the special probability is obtained. The probability of winning a replay is 1/3. In other words, during the non-AT, a transition roll is easily derived, and it is easy to win the fall replays 1 and 2. During non-AT, it is difficult to win the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the special replay. During the normal section, even if the operation can be performed in the correct answer procedure, the navigation effect is not executed, so that it is difficult to stay at RT3 and easily stay at RT1.

  In other words, during the advantageous section, a transition result or a display result for generating a prize in the fall replays 1 and 2 is derived, and a transition is made from RT2 or RT3, which is a favorable RT, to RT1, which is a disadvantageous RT. Also, during the AT, it is possible to return to RT2 or RT3 by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect.

  On the other hand, during the normal section, since it is not controlled by the AT, it is easy to stay at RT1. For example, if the AT is controlled during the advantageous section, it is likely to remain at RT3, so it is highly possible that the control is performed at RT3 at the end of the advantageous section. With the end of the advantageous section, the initial RT shift control is performed, and the shift from RT3 to RT0 is made. In this case, although the transition outcome may be derived and the transition to RT1 may occur, the advantageous section is controlled to the normal section after the end of the advantageous section. Therefore, when the transition from RT3 to RT0 occurs with the end of the advantageous section. Is difficult to return to RT3.

  In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is decremented by one during the advantageous section. However, if the number of AT games is increased or controlled by a different type of AT, the AT game counter is set again. You. Therefore, the timing at which all the AT games, which are the conditions for ending the advantageous section, are exhausted varies.

[Main announcement]
When a win is made in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on. For example, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 lights white when CZ is won. Thereafter, even after the transition to AT, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 continues to be lit white without being turned off.

  After the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on, the section is controlled to an advantageous section. The lighting of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 indicates to the player that control to the advantageous section is being performed. Turning on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 to indicate that control to the advantageous section (CZ, AT) is being performed is also referred to as main notification.

  The main notification includes prior notification and subsequent notification. The advance notification is a main notification performed in the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery. The timing at which advance notification is performed is also referred to as advance notification timing. Specifically, the advance notification timing is set so that the bet amount setting of the next game after the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery after the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery (the same applies to the automatic bet number setting by the replay winning) is possible. The timing may be any of the timings. For example, the advance notification timing may be a timing when a third winning of the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed and a winning result is obtained.

  The subsequent notification is a notification that can be performed when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed together with the BB winning and the control is performed in the standby section. The timing at which the post notification is performed is also referred to as post notification timing. Specifically, the subsequent notification timing may be any timing after the symbol combination of BB is derived. For example, the subsequent notification timing may be a timing when a BB symbol combination is derived and a BB prize is won.

  In the present embodiment, if the BB is not won in the internal lottery while winning in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is performed at the timing in the game (advance notification timing) won in the advantageous section shift lottery.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the BB is won in the internal lottery as well as in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advantageous section shift lottery is performed in accordance with the type of the shift lottery target role that triggered the execution of the advantageous section shift lottery. There is a case where advance notification is performed at a timing in the game (first notification timing) that has been won, and a case where subsequent notification is performed at a timing (post-report timing) after the BB symbol combination is derived.

  When the advance notification is performed, the advantageous section is controlled to the advantageous section during the subsequent RT4, and the advantageous section notification lamp 19 continues to light. In the advantageous section during RT4, a lottery (for example, an AT lottery or an additional lottery) related to the navigation effect or the instruction function may be executed as the process related to the instruction function. On the other hand, when the post-notification is performed without performing the pre-notification, the standby section is controlled during RT4. In the standby section during RT4, the processing related to the instruction function is not executed. Thereafter, post-notification is performed along with the BB prize, and during the subsequent bonus, the control is made to the advantageous section and the advantageous section notification lamp 19 continues to light. In an advantageous section during the bonus, a lottery (for example, an AT lottery or an additional lottery) related to the navigation effect or the instruction function may be executed as the process related to the instruction function.

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated after the bet amount is set, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not a winning is allowed (internal lottery).

  In the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery-time command setting process for setting a command according to the result of the internal lottery is executed. The main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery, and when an arbitrary lottery target is won, sets an internal winning command for specifying a group to which the lottery target role belongs in a command queue.

  The group to which the lottery target role belongs is shown in the group column of FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, "bell" for a bell, "push order bell" for a left bell 1 to a right bell 4, "weak watermelon" for weak watermelons 1 to 4, and for a strong watermelon. "Strong watermelon", "Weak cherry" for weak cherries 1-4, "Strong cherry" for strong cherries 1-3, "Middle cherry" for middle cherries, Bonus 1-12 BB "are respectively defined.

  “Normal replay” for the normal replay, “push order replay” for replay GR1-6, 11-13, 21-23, 31-33, and “special replay” for replay GR41-43, respectively Stipulated. The main control unit 41 specifies a group to which the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command that can specify “1” if “bell”, and transmits an internal winning command that can specify “2” if “push order bell”. .

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the winning group from the internal winning command, and performs an effect according to the group.

  When determining that the navigation target combination has been won during the AT, the main control unit 41 sets a pressing order command for specifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination in the command queue. Thus, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the pressing order command.

  On the other hand, when the AT is not in the AT or the winning combination for the navigation lottery is not performed, the main control unit 41 sets a pressing order command capable of specifying a predetermined standard procedure in the command queue. This makes it possible to execute an effect corresponding to the group specified from the internal winning command while preventing the correct answer procedure from being specified even when the sub-control unit 91 performs an incorrect operation.

  When performing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41 determines the corresponding one of the segments of the game assistance display unit 12 so that the correct answer procedure can be specified (the first to seventh segments configuring “8”). Segment) is turned on, and the navigation information display data for turning on the segment (eighth segment forming the lower right ".") For specifying whether or not the navigation information is provided is game assistance. The output buffer of the display 12 is set. This allows the main control unit 41 to execute a navigation effect for specifying the correct procedure. On the other hand, when notifying the standard procedure, that is, when not performing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation notification for turning off all the segments (first to eighth segments) of the game assistance display unit 12. The data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation processing, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R, and stops the rotation of the reel in response to the stop operation.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation processing is completed, a prize determination processing for determining whether or not a prize has occurred based on a symbol combination on a prize line is performed.

  When the winning determination processing ends, a payout processing is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added in accordance with the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, a process related to controlling the termination of the bonus by counting the number of medals paid out during the bonus, a winning without carryover) The flag (winning flag of the small winning combination, re-playing role, etc.) is deleted. In the game end processing, processing for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game ends, and the game processing for the next one game starts.

[Section processing]
The main control unit 41 executes any one of a normal section process, a standby section process, and an advantageous section process as the process related to the game section. First, the main control unit 41 determines which of the normal section processing, the standby section processing, and the advantageous section processing is to be executed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 checks a flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to determine whether the control is performed in the normal section, the standby section, or the advantageous section. Is determined. If the normal flag is set, the main control unit 41 determines that the control is performed in the normal section, and executes the normal section processing. Similarly, the main control unit 41 executes the standby section processing if the standby flag is set, and executes the advantageous section processing if the advantageous flag is set. The advantageous flags include the CZ flag, the normal AT flag, the advantageous AT flag, and the special AT flag described above. The section processing is executed after the number of bets is set. It should be noted that since the control is performed in the normal section immediately after the setting change is completed, the normal flag is set when the setting change is completed.

[Normal section processing]
The normal section process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a normal section process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 has not been operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 acquires the result of the internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section shift lottery (S12). In S12, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section shift lottery according to the acquired result of the internal lottery and the advantageous section shift lottery table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the stop switch has been operated and all the reels have stopped (S13). When all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S14). In addition, since it is not an advantageous section, control to AT is prohibited in the processing of S11 to S14.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning has been achieved in the advantageous section shift lottery (S15). When the main control unit 41 has not won in the advantageous section shift lottery (NO in S15), the normal section process ends. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins in the advantageous section shift lottery (YES in S15), that is, when it is determined to shift to CZ or AT, the main control unit 41 sets 1 to the navigation counter (S16). The navigation counter is a counter for executing the navigation effect at least once at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41. After 1 is set, the navigation counter is cleared to 0 when the pressing order bell is won and the navigation effect is executed once or when the BB is won. That is, in an advantageous section such as CZ or AT, the navigation effect is executed at least once at the time of pressing the bell in the pushing order, and the exception is that the navigation effect is not executed when shifting to the bonus.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a section shift process. In the section shift processing, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not the shift lottery target combination has been simultaneously won with BB (S17). When the transfer lottery target combination has not been won simultaneously with BB (NO in S17), the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S19). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets an advantageous flag indicating that the control is performed in the advantageous section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S20), and ends the normal section processing.

  On the other hand, when the transfer lottery target combination has been won simultaneously with BB (YES in S17), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a BB has been won in the game in which the BB has been won (S18). When the BB has been won (YES in S18), the main control unit 41 executes the processing of S19 and S20, and ends the normal section processing.

  On the other hand, when the BB has not been won (NO in S18), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning transfer lottery target combination is a combination for which the preceding notification is to be executed (S21). In the present embodiment, the roles for which the prior notification is performed are weak cherries 1 and 2, weak watermelons 1 and 2, and strong cherries 3. When the winning transfer lottery target winning combination is a winning combination execution target (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 executes the processing of S19 and S20, and ends the normal section processing.

  On the other hand, when the winning transfer lottery target that is won is not the target for executing the advance notification (NO in S21), the main control unit 41 sets a standby flag indicating that it is controlled in the standby section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then (S22), the normal section process ends.

[Standby section processing]
The standby section processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a standby section process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S50). When the start switch 7 has not been operated (NO in S50), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S50), the main control unit 41 acquires the result of the internal lottery (S51).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the stop switch has been operated and all the reels have stopped (S52). When all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S52), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S52), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S53). Since this is a standby section, control of the AT is prohibited in the processing of S51 to S53.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a BB prize has been won (S54). When the BB has not been won (NO in S54), the main control unit 41 ends the standby section processing. On the other hand, when a BB prize is won (YES in S54), the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S55). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets the advantage flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S56), and ends the standby section processing.

[Advantage section processing]
The advantageous section process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an advantageous section process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 acquires the result of the internal lottery (S31).

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes an instruction function lottery process (S32). Specifically, an AT lottery, an additional lottery, or a pressing order lottery is executed. The main control unit 41 performs AT lottery in accordance with the result of the internal lottery and the lottery table of FIGS. 11 to 13 selected based on the controlled state (for example, CZ, normal AT, advantageous AT, special AT). The additional lottery and the pressing order lottery are executed.

  Next, the main controller 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S33). When all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S33), the main control unit 41 waits for the processing until all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels have stopped (YES in S33), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives a display result (S34). In addition, since it is an advantageous section, it may be controlled by AT in the processing of S31 to S34.

  Next, the main control unit 41 updates the AT game counter and the CZ game counter (S35). Specifically, the result of the instruction function lottery process and the digestion of the AT game and the CZ game are reflected on the AT game counter and the CZ game counter.

  For example, when the normal AT is won in the instruction function lottery process during the CZ, the AT game counter is set to 20 and the CZ game counter is set to 0. In the case where the winning is not achieved in the instruction function lottery process during the CZ, the value of the CZ game counter is decremented by one. Further, when the special replay is won during the AT, it is determined whether or not to add the AT game counter based on the display result. Even during the AT, the AT game counter is not decremented during the preparation period. Here, in S35, the main control unit 41 also updates the types of advantage flags relating to CZ and AT.

  Although the AT game counter and the CZ game counter are executed after S34 at which the display result is derived, they may be executed before and after the timing (S32) at which the instruction function lottery process is executed. It should be noted that the AT game counter may be updated after S34 only when the number of AT games to be provided is not determined unless the display result is derived.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a maximum designated section process (S36). The maximum instruction section is a section for executing the navigation effect when the execution timing of the navigation effect (in the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won) is reached. In the maximum designated section process, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the sub-control unit 91 and sets the navigation counter to 0 when the pressing order bell has been won. As a result, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell according to the command from the main control unit 41. In the maximum designated section process, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation counter to 0 without transmitting a command to the sub control unit 91 when BB is won. On the other hand, in the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 wins a role other than the pushing order bell and BB, or shifts to the processing of S37 while maintaining the navigation counter at 1 in the case of a loss.

  Next, the main controller 41 adds 1 to the clear counter (S37). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether the value of the clear counter has not reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (S38). When the counted game number has reached 1500 games (NO in S38), the main control unit 41 executes a limit process (S42), and ends the advantageous section process.

  On the other hand, when the count game number has not yet reached the 1500 games (YES in S38), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the navigation counter is 0 (S39). When the value of the navigation counter is not 0 (NO in S39), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section processing.

  On the other hand, when the value of the navigation counter is 0 (YES in S39), the main control unit 41 determines whether the value of the CZ game counter is 0 (S40). When the value of the CZ game counter is not 0 (NO in S40), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section processing. Here, the fact that the value of the CZ game counter is not 0 means that the right to control the CZ still remains.

  On the other hand, when the value of the CZ game counter is 0 (YES in S40), the main control unit 41 determines whether the value of the AT game counter is 0 (S41). When the value of the AT game counter is not 0 (NO in S41), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section processing. Here, the fact that the value of the AT game counter is not 0 means that the AT still has the right to control. If the value of the AT game counter is 0 (YES in S41), limit processing is executed (S42), and the advantageous section processing ends.

  As described above, before determining whether the end condition different from the end condition that the number of counted games reaches 1500 games is satisfied, the main control unit 41 determines that the number of counted games has not reached 1500 games in S36. Is always determined.

[Limit processing]
The limit processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a limit process executed by the main control unit 41. The limit process is a process executed when an end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 sets 0 to a clear counter, an AT game counter, and a CZ game counter (S421). Next, the main control unit 41 executes initial RT shift control (S422). The initial RT shift control is control for shifting the gaming state to RT0, which is the initial RT. In the present embodiment, the RT0 flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in order to control the next game to RT0. Thereafter, the main controller 41 turns off the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S423). Then, the main control unit 41 sets a normal flag indicating that the control is performed in the normal section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S424), and ends the limit processing.

  The main control section 41 counts the number of games in the advantageous section. For example, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each game after that, with the next game hit at the beginning of the AT as the first game. The number of counted games is counted by a clear counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A series of ATs ends when all of the AT game number given by the AT initial hit and the AT game number added while the AT game number is consumed are exhausted. That is, a series of ATs in the present embodiment refers to a period from the time of the initial hit of the AT to the time when the AT is controlled after the initial hit of the AT, all the AT games are exhausted, and the AT ends. . Then, in the present embodiment, when the number of counted games in a series of AT reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes a limit process. When the limit process is executed, the advantageous section (for example, CZ, AT) ends, and the advantageous RT (for example, RT2, RT3) also ends. Therefore, when the limit processing is executed, the AT state (so-called ART) at RT3, which is the advantageous RT, ends.

  Further, the counting of the number of counted games is started not only at the time of the AT winning but also at the time of the CZ winning. For example, the number of counted games is counted from the game following the CZ winning game, and when the AT is won during CZ thereafter, the counting of the counted games is continued as it is. Then, as described above, the number of counted games is counted until a series of ATs is completed. Even if the number of games counted from the game following the CZ winning game is counted, if the AT is not won during the CZ, or if the CZ is not newly won, the CZ is terminated. The counting of the number of count games is also terminated. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the clear counter.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 may count the number of net additions in a series of ATs since the first hit of the AT, in addition to the number of games. Specifically, the main control unit 41 may first count the net increase in the game that has won the AT first, and then count and add the net increase in each game thereafter. The counted net number increase (also referred to as a count net number increase) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In most cases, the count game number reaches 1500 games before the count net increase number reaches the upper limit of 2999, but the count net increase number reaches 2999 pieces before the count game number reaches 1500 games. In this case, the limit processing may be executed by the main control unit 41. That is, the main control unit 41 may execute the limit process when the number of count games in a series of AT reaches 1500 games or the net count increase reaches 2999. Note that even if the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, or even before the net count increase reaches 2999, the AT ends when all the provided AT games are consumed.

  The count of the number of games and the count of the net increase are reset (the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized) when the limit process is executed. The count of the number of games and the count of the net increase are also reset when the setting is changed. Furthermore, the counts of the number of games and the net increase are reset also when the power is supplied again over 3:00 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Here, the reason for judging whether or not the return from the power interruption has crossed 3:00 am is based on the counting of the number of games and the number of net additions due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing a game during the operation of the game store. Is reset, the number of games and the number of net additions are counted from the beginning, and a situation may occur in which the player substantially acquires 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has returned from the power interruption over a specific time (3 am in the present embodiment) which is definitely outside the business hours of the game store.

  In the present embodiment, a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to an external test device during the period in which the number of counted games and the counted net increase are counted. Is done. Thereby, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counted games and the counted net increase are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Display of the number of count games and the net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information on the number of counted games and the counted net number increase is reported. Specifically, the player can cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display a menu screen by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image indicating information on the number of count games and the net number of count increases. At the time of the first hit of the AT, the first hit of the AT has not been notified yet, and no image is displayed on the menu screen. After that, when an AT initial hit is notified by a suggestive effect suggesting the AT initial hit after the AT initial hit, the number of count games and the count net increase number are displayed on the menu screen.

  At this time, the displayed number of counted games and the increased net number of counts are values in consideration of the count from the initial hit of the AT to the display on the menu screen. For example, if 30 games are consumed from the first hit of the AT until the game is displayed on the menu screen, an image of “30G” is displayed on the menu screen as the number of count games. Then, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is reduced to 250 games, so that only the number of remaining games is displayed on the menu screen. When the limit processing is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[Notification of ratio of advantageous section]
Next, the notification of the ratio of the advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, apart from counting the number of games in the advantageous section by the clear counter, the total number of games accumulated in the predetermined period (for example, one month) and the total number of games for the predetermined period (for example, one month) ) Is counted. Then, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the ratio of the number of digested games in the advantageous section to the total number of games is suppressed to less than 70%. In order to confirm this, the ratio of the advantageous section is reported. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500 games, the set value display 24 displays seven segments regardless of whether the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70% or more than 70%. The numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the LED display (7-segment display).

  When the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70% in the number of games of 17501 games or more, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the setting value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. Is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks.

  Note that the 17,500 games are the number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, but other numbers of games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of the advantageous section may be changed based on a predetermined number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market.

  In the 0-17500 game, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section does not blink, but it may blink. In such a case, the mode in which the total number of games blinks in the range of 0 to 17,500 games may be different from the mode in which the total number of games blinks when the total number of games exceeds 17,500 games. Specifically, in the 0 to 17500 game, only the 7-segment display may be performed at less than 70%, and the blink may be performed at a low speed in addition to the 7-segment display at 70% or more. On the other hand, in the 17501 game or more, only 7-segment display may be performed at less than 70%, and at 70% or more, blinking may be performed at a high speed in addition to the 7-segment display. In this way, it is possible to alert the administrator when the game reaches 70% or more even in the 0-17500 games. Furthermore, the manager can be alerted more at the time of 17500 games or more than at the time of the 0-17500 games.

  The administrator shifts to the setting confirmation state by satisfying the condition of “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”, and is advantageous by the 7-segment display displayed on the setting value display 24 in the setting confirmation state. You can check the ratio of sections. If the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is blinking, the manager can know that the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more. It is possible to know that the ratio of the advantageous sections is 70% or more during the period in which the number of games exceeds the average number of months.

[Lighting mode of main notification and sub notification]
Referring to FIG. 20, the main notification performed by the lighting control of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 by the main control unit 41 and the sub notification performed by the lighting control of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 by the sub control unit 91 will be described. This will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining aspects of main notification and sub notification.

  First, the main notification in the normal section will be described. In the normal section, the main notification is not performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, in a normal section, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 remains off.

  Next, the sub notification in the normal section will be described. In the normal section, the sub notification is not performed. Specifically, in the normal section, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are both turned off, and the characters CZ and AT are not displayed.

  Next, the main notification in the advantageous section will be described. In the advantageous section, the main notification is performed. However, the main notification does not change its mode according to the type of the advantageous section. Specifically, in the advantageous section, the game section can be promoted in the order of CZ, normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT. First, when shifting from the normal section to CZ, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 lights up in white. Thereafter, even if the game section is promoted in the order of normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT from CZ, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 remains lit in white.

  Thus, the main notification indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a certain manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section.

  The lighting color of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 in the main notification is not limited to the example (white) shown in FIG. 20, but may be another color such as blue or yellow. In addition, the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 in the main notification is not limited to the example (lighting) illustrated in FIG. 20 and may be another mode such as blinking. However, whichever mode is adopted, the main notification indicates that the control of the advantageous section is being performed in a certain manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section.

  Next, the sub notification in the advantageous section will be described. In the advantageous section, the sub notification is performed. Further, the sub notification changes its mode according to the type of the advantageous section. Specifically, first, when shifting from the normal section to CZ, the CZ lamp 57 lights up in white. When the CZ lamp 57 is turned on, the character “CZ” is displayed on the CZ lamp 57. Thereafter, when the mode shifts from CZ to normal AT, the CZ lamp 57 is turned off, and the AT lamp 58 is lit in white instead. When the CZ lamp 57 is turned off, the character “CZ” disappears on the CZ lamp 57, but when the AT lamp 58 is turned on, the character “AT” is displayed on the AT lamp 58.

  Thereafter, when the transition from the normal AT to the advantageous AT is made, the AT lamp 58 lights up in red. As described above, when the normal AT is shifted to the advantageous AT, the lighting color of the AT lamp 58 changes. Thereafter, when the transition from the advantageous AT to the special AT is made, the AT lamp 58 changes from lighting to blinking. As described above, when shifting from the advantageous AT to the special AT, the lighting mode of the AT lamp 58 changes.

  As described above, the sub notification indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a manner corresponding to the type of the advantageous section.

  The lighting color of the CZ lamp 57 in the sub notification is not limited to the example (white) shown in FIG. 20, but may be another color such as blue or yellow. Further, the lighting mode of the CZ lamp 57 in the sub notification is not limited to the example (lighting) illustrated in FIG. 20 and may be another mode such as blinking. Similarly, the lighting color of the AT lamp 58 in the sub notification is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 20 (normal AT is white, advantageous AT and special AT are red). For example, each of the normal AT, the advantageous AT, and the special AT may be lit in different lighting colors. The lighting mode of the AT lamp 58 in the sub notification is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 20 (the normal AT and the advantageous AT are lit, and the special AT is blinking). For example, each of the normal AT, the advantageous AT, and the special AT may be lit in different lighting modes. Specifically, the normal AT may be turned on, the advantageous AT may blink slowly, and the special AT may blink fast.

[BB suggestion production]
As described above, the weak watermelons 1 to 4, the strong watermelons, the weak cherries 1 to 4, the strong cherries 1 to 3, and the middle cherries may be independently elected, or may be elected simultaneously with the BB. When such a lottery target combination that can be simultaneously won with the BB is won, a BB suggestion effect that indicates whether or not the BB has been won may be executed in a game after the game in which the lottery target combination is won.

  For example, when a strong cherry is won, the cherry symbols are aligned upward to the right in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch. At this time, the player can recognize that he has won the strong cherry, and expects that he has also won the BB. Therefore, the BB suggestion effect is executed after the game in which the strong cherry is won.

  For example, in the BB suggestion effect, a battle effect is performed by the character, and if the ally character defeats the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, the BB winning is determined. In the notification of the BB winning, for example, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the BB winning is determined, in a game in which the BB that has won the winning can be won (for example, a game that has been lost due to an internal lottery), the character image of “Aim for 7” that prompts the seven symbols to be aligned is displayed. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if the ally character loses to the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, it means that the BB has not been won. The BB suggestion effect may be completed within one game, or may be a continuous effect over a plurality of games.

  As described above, the BB suggestion effect is executed in the game after the lottery target combination that can be simultaneously won with BB is won, so that the player can expect the BB to be won, Interest can be improved.

[Main announcement and BB suggestion effect]
The notification timing of the main notification and the presence or absence of the BB suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a list of the notification timing of the main notification and the presence or absence of the BB suggestion effect.

  As described above, the transfer lottery target combination which is an opportunity to execute the advantageous section transfer lottery can be simultaneously won with BB. Then, when the transfer lottery target combination is won, the notification timing of the main notification and the presence / absence of the BB suggestion effect are different based on whether or not the advantageous section transfer lottery has been won and whether or not the BB has been won. Further, the notification timing of the main notification differs depending on the type of the winning transfer lottery target combination.

  For example, a case in which weak cherries 1 to 3 are won will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are simultaneously won with BB, and when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is won, the advance notification is performed and the BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  If the weak cherries 1 and 2 do not win at the same time as the BB, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed, the advance notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. For example, the BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%), and when executed, becomes a so-called gaseous effect.

  In addition, when the weak cherry 3 is simultaneously won with BB, when winning in the advantageous section shift lottery, the subsequent notification is performed and the BB suggestion effect is also performed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  If the weak cherry 3 does not win at the same time as BB, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed, the advance notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed.

  In this way, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 win simultaneously with BB and win the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the control to the advantageous section has been determined at the advance notification timing (for example, the timing in the game in which the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won). On the other hand, even if the advance notification is not performed at the advance notification timing, the BB suggestion effect may be performed in a game after the game in which the weak cherries 1 to 3 have been won. Expect the player. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section and the suggestion of the control to the bonus to which the player pays attention.

  Also, if the weak cherries 1 to 3 do not win simultaneously with the BB and win the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is uniformly performed, and the weak cherries 1 to 3 simultaneously win with the BB and advance to the advantageous section shift lottery. If the subsequent notification is configured to be uniformly performed when the winning is made, it is denied that the BB has been won at the time when the prior notification was not performed at the previous notification timing. However, in this embodiment, when the weak cherries 1 to 3 are simultaneously won with the BB and are won in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is performed (when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won), and There is a case where the notification is performed (when the weak cherry 3 is won). Therefore, even if the advance notification is not performed at the advance notification timing, it is not denied that the BB has been won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

  In addition, when the weak cherry is not simultaneously won with the BB and is won in the advantageous section shift lottery, if the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won, the advance notification is performed, and if the weak cherry 3 is won. Is notified later. In other words, when a weak cherry, which is a transfer lottery target combination, is won, advance notification is performed with a probability of 2/3 and subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 1/3. In other words, when the lower cherry has won, the advance notification is performed with a probability of 2/3 and the subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 1/3. As described above, the notification timing of the main notification is different at a different rate depending on whether the type of the weak cherry that has been won is the weak cherry 1, 2 or the weak cherry 3, so that the notification timing of the main notification is monotonous. It can improve the interest of the game.

  Next, a case where a strong cherry is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, when the strong cherries 1 and 2 are simultaneously won with BB, and when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is won, the subsequent notification is performed and the BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  When the strong cherries 1 and 2 do not win at the same time as BB, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed, the advance notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. For example, the BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%), and when executed, becomes a so-called gaseous effect.

  In addition, when the strong cherry 3 wins at the same time as the BB, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed, the advance notification is performed and the BB suggestion effect is also performed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

  If the strong cherry 3 does not win at the same time as the BB, and the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is performed, the advance notification is performed, and the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, the main notification is not performed, but the BB suggestion effect may or may not be executed.

  As described above, when the strong cherry 3 wins at the same time as BB and wins in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is performed. Therefore, the player can be made aware that the control to the advantageous section has been determined at the previous notification timing (for example, the timing in the game in which the strong cherry 3 has been won). On the other hand, even if the advance notification is not performed at the advance notification timing, the BB suggestion effect may be executed in a game after the game in which the strong cherries 1 to 3 are won, so that the BB is won. Expect the player. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section and the suggestion of the control to the bonus to which the player pays attention.

  Also, if the strong cherries 1 to 3 do not win simultaneously with the BB and win the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is performed uniformly, and the strong cherries 1 to 3 simultaneously win with the BB and win the advantageous section shift lottery. If the subsequent notification is configured to be uniformly performed when the winning is made, it is denied that the BB has been won at the time when the prior notification was not performed at the previous notification timing. However, in this embodiment, when the strong cherry wins simultaneously with the BB and wins in the advantageous section shift lottery, the advance notification is performed (when the strong cherry 3 is won) and the subsequent notification is performed. (When strong cherries 1 and 2 are won). Therefore, even if the advance notification is not performed at the advance notification timing, it is not denied that the BB has been won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

  In addition, when the strong cherry is not simultaneously won with the BB and is won in the advantageous section shift lottery, if the strong cherry 3 has been won, the advance notification is performed, and if the strong cherries 1 and 2 have been won. Is notified later. That is, when a strong cherry, which is a transfer lottery target combination, is won, advance notification is performed with a probability of 1/3 and subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. In other words, when a cherry rising to the right wins a prize, advance notification is performed with a probability of 1/3, and subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. As described above, since the notification timing of the main notification is different at a different rate depending on whether the type of the winning strong cherry is the strong cherry 1 or 2 or the strong cherry 3, the notification timing of the main notification is monotonous. It can improve the interest of the game.

  Looking at the relationship between weak cherry and strong cherry, the following can be said. In other words, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry, which is a transfer lottery target role, is won, if the transfer lottery target role that has been won is a weak cherry, the advance notification is performed with a probability of 2/3 and a probability of 1/3. When the winning lottery target combination is a strong cherry, advance notification is performed with a probability of 1/3, and rearrangement is performed with a probability of 2/3. As described above, the notification timing of the main notification differs at a different rate depending on whether the type of the winning cherry is a weak cherry or a strong cherry. In the present embodiment, when the weak cherry is won, the advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won. In other words, when the lower cherry wins, the advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when the upward-swing cherry wins. For this reason, the notification timing of the main notification is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the weak cherries 1 to 3 have a lower probability of winning simultaneously with BB than the strong cherries 1 to 3. For this reason, in the case where the prior notification is not performed when the player recognizes that the lower cherries have won and the weak cherries have been won, even if a BB suggestion effect is subsequently performed, the player does not perform the strong cherry 1 I can't expect so much more for BB winning than when ~ 3 won. On the other hand, when the player recognizes that the upward-sloping cherry has won and has won the strong cherry, even if the advance notification is not performed, the BB suggestion effect is executed thereafter, so that the player can: We can expect more for the BB winning than when the weak cherries 1-3 are won. For this reason, as described above, when the lower cherries are won, the advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when the upward-sloping cherries are won, thereby lowering the expectation for the BB winning at the time of the weak cherry winning. Can be suppressed as much as possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, since the weak cherry has a higher probability of winning than the strong cherry, when the weak cherry is won, the prior notification is performed with a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won, so that the prior notification is relatively frequently performed. Will be done. As a result, the entire game does not become monotonous.

  For other transfer lottery targets, as in the weak cherry and strong cherry, based on whether or not the advantageous section shift lottery has been won and whether or not the BB has been won, the notification timing of the main notification and the presence or absence of a BB suggestion effect In addition, the notification timing of the main notification differs depending on the type of the transferred lottery target role that has been won.

[Example of notification timing of main notification and presence / absence of BB suggestion effect]
An example of the notification timing of the main notification and the presence or absence of the BB suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 to FIG. 25 are diagrams for explaining examples of the notification timing of the main notification and the presence or absence of the BB suggestion effect.

  FIG. 22A shows an example of a case where the advance notification is performed when the transfer lottery target combination is won simultaneously with BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the transfer lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB and CZ is won at the timing t1, the advance notification is performed at the timing t2 in the game in which the transfer lottery target combination is won. After that, at the timing t3 when the bet amount of the game next to the game won as the transfer lottery winning combination can be set to the advantageous section. At this time, the execution of the BB suggestion effect starts.

  After the BB suggestion effect has been executed over a plurality of games, a BB winning confirmation notification is performed at timing t4 when a loss has occurred in the internal lottery. For example, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of a start operation of a game that has been lost due to an internal lottery, and then a character image of “Aim for 7” prompting the seven symbols is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. When the BB wins at the timing t5, the bonus is controlled from the timing t6 when the bet amount of the next game can be set. After that, it becomes an advantageous section during the bonus.

  FIG. 22 (b) shows an example of a case where the transfer lottery target combination has been won simultaneously with BB and has not been won in the advantageous section transfer lottery. In the example illustrated in FIG. 22B, unlike the example illustrated in FIG. 22A, the main notification is not performed and the control is not performed in the advantageous section. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 (c) shows an example of a case where the advance notification is performed when the transfer lottery target combination does not win at the same time as BB and CZ is won in the advantageous section shift lottery. FIG. 23C is an example of a case where the BB suggestion effect is executed. Since the BB has not been won, the BB suggestive effect is a so-called gaseous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c), when the transfer lottery target combination is individually won at the timing t1 and the CZ is won, the advance notification is performed at the timing t2 in the game in which the transfer lottery target combination is won. After that, at the timing t3 when the bet amount of the game next to the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery can be set, the section is controlled to the advantageous section. At this time, the execution of the BB suggestion effect starts.

  After the BB suggestion effect has been executed over a plurality of games, a losing notification of the BB winning is performed at timing t4. For example, a character image of “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 23 (d) shows an example of a case where the advance notification is performed when the transfer lottery target combination does not win at the same time as BB and CZ is won in the advantageous section shift lottery. In the example shown in FIG. 23B, unlike the example shown in FIG. 23C, the BB suggestion effect is not executed. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24E shows an example of a case where the transfer lottery target combination has not been won simultaneously with BB and has not been won in the advantageous section transfer lottery. FIG. 24E shows an example in which a BB suggestion effect is executed. Since the BB has not been won, the BB suggestive effect is a so-called gaseous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (e), when the transfer lottery target combination has been independently won at timing t1, and has not been won in the advantageous section transfer lottery, the main notification is not performed. The execution of the BB suggestion effect starts at timing t2 when the bet amount of the game next to the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery can be set.

  After the BB suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning is notified at timing t3. For example, a character image of “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 24 (f) shows an example in which the transfer lottery target combination does not win at the same time as BB and does not win the advantageous section transfer lottery. In the example shown in FIG. 24F, unlike the example shown in FIG. 24E, the BB suggestion effect is not executed. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 (g) shows an example of the case where the post-notification is performed when the transfer lottery target combination is won simultaneously with BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (g), at timing t1, the transfer lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB and CZ is won. However, in this example, advance notification is not performed. For this reason, the waiting section is controlled at the timing t2 when the bet amount of the game next to the game that has won the transfer lottery winning combination can be set. At this time, the execution of the BB suggestion effect starts.

  After the BB suggestion effect has been executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning determination is notified at timing t3 when a loss has occurred in the internal lottery. When the BB wins at the timing t4, the subsequent notification is performed. Then, at timing t5 when the bet amount of the next game can be set, the bonus is controlled and the advantageous section is controlled. After that, it becomes an advantageous section during the bonus.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 23 (c) and (d), when the transfer lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery, the advance notification is performed. For this reason, in the game in which the transfer lottery target combination has been won, it is possible to make the player recognize that the control is performed in the advantageous section. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 22 (b), 24 (e), and 25 (g), when the advance notification is not performed, the BB suggestion effect is executed at a timing thereafter. For this reason, even if the advance notification is not performed in the game in which the transfer lottery target winning is won, the player can expect the BB winning by the BB suggestion effect. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section and the suggestion of the control to the bonus to which the player pays attention.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a) and FIG. 25 (g), when the transfer lottery target combination is won simultaneously with BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery, the case where the advance notification is performed and the case where the subsequent notification is performed are performed. May be asked. Therefore, even if the advance notification is not performed at the advance notification timing, it is not denied that the BB has been won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the transfer lottery target combination is won simultaneously with BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery, the notification timing of the main notification differs at a different rate according to the type of the selected transfer lottery target combination. Therefore, the notification timing of the main notification is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (g), when the transfer lottery target combination is won simultaneously with BB and CZ is won, the winning section is controlled to the advantageous section after the seven symbol arrangements corresponding to the BB prize are derived. As a result, when the transfer lottery target role is simultaneously won with BB and CZ is won, after the 7 symbol arrangement corresponding to the BB prize is derived, the transfer lottery target role does not win at the same time as BB and CZ win. The control can be performed in the advantageous section in the same manner as when the control is performed. Therefore, the control timing differs between when the BB is won and when the BB is not won, but a common process of setting the advantageous flag (the process of S20 in FIG. 15 and the process of S56 in FIG. 16). Can be controlled to an advantageous section.

  As shown in FIG. 10, an advantageous section shift lottery is executed upon the winning of the shift lottery target combination, and the lottery result is not related to the winning result. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a), 23 (c), and (d), advance notification is performed even if the winning transfer lottery target combination does not win. Therefore, whether or not the main notification is performed does not depend on whether or not the transfer lottery target combination has won. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of advantage between the player who can win the transfer lottery target combination and the player who cannot win the transfer.

[Achievement confirmation effect]
In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the number of games to be consumed during the advantageous section, which is one of the conditions for ending the advantageous section, reaches 1500 games, the main control section 41 executes the sub-control To the unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes an arrival confirmation effect based on the reception of the arrival confirmation command. The situation where it is determined that the number of games to be consumed during the advantageous section reaches 1500 games is, for example, a situation where the value after adding the value of the AT game counter to the value of the clear counter exceeds 1500. The main control unit 41 performs special control for giving a privilege different from the number of additional games for extending the AT from the game determined to reach the 1500 game to the 1500 game.

  When the special control is being performed, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to give a privilege when the lottery condition is satisfied. The lottery condition in the case of granting a privilege is cherry winning, as with the above-mentioned lottery condition in the case of the right to add an AT. In the present embodiment, benefits different from the number of added games are set value suggestion and point provision. The set value suggestion is a suggestion of a set value indicating the payout rate described above. The setting value suggestion is performed by a setting value suggestion effect.

  The set value suggestion effect is performed when the enemy is defeated with the enemy's physical strength set to 0 by a battle effect performed after it is determined that the game reaches the 1500 game. The battle effect is an effect of reducing the value corresponding to the number of additional games received from the main control unit 41 from the enemy's physical strength. For example, if the number of added games is 500, the effect is to reduce 500 from the enemy's physical strength. Therefore, if the enemy cannot be defeated before reaching the 1500 game due to a small number of remaining games up to the 1500 game or a small addition, the set value suggestion effect is not performed. That is, just because it is determined that the game has reached 1500 games does not mean that the set value is immediately suggested.

  On the other hand, the points in the point provision are points that can be used in the mobile interlocking system. In general, a mobile interlocking system is a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a privilege that performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege to a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. An application device.

  For example, in the slot machine, predetermined conditions such as the number of games, the number of ARTs, the number of achievements of the mission and the like (for pachinko gaming machines, for example, the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, and the number of extended games (the number of big hits during the continuation of the probable change state) are satisfied). Is stored as a game history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game is over. Information indicating the point given to the two-dimensional code is included.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reaching confirmation effect and an example of a battle effect on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 26A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reaching confirmation effect performed by the sub-control unit 91. In the example of the reaching confirmation effect shown in FIG. 26A, it is displayed that the reaching to the 1500 game has been decided and that the battle mode has been entered. As described above, by notifying the player that the battle mode in which the privilege can be obtained is performed, the player can perform the game while looking forward to obtaining the privilege. Amusement can be maintained and improved.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating an example of a battle effect performed by the sub control unit 91. In the reaching confirmation effect example shown in FIG. 26B, an enemy and a physical strength gauge indicating the remaining physical strength of the enemy are displayed. As described above, the slot machine 1 can perform a battle effect of reducing the value corresponding to the added number from the enemy's physical strength, and as a result, the player can obtain a privilege, thereby improving the interest of the player. Can be.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  (1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, in the main notification performed by the lighting control of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 by the main control unit 41, the advantageous section is maintained in a fixed manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section. Is being controlled. On the other hand, the sub notification performed by the lighting control of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 by the sub control unit 91 suggests that the advantageous section is being controlled in a mode corresponding to the type of the advantageous section.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91. For this reason, by making the mode of the main notification constant irrespective of the type of the advantageous section, an increase in the storage capacity can be suppressed as much as possible. In addition, it is possible to minimize an increase in the processing load related to the suggestion that the main control unit 41 is controlling the advantageous section. On the other hand, in the RAM 91c provided in the sub control unit 91, data necessary for the sub notification can be stored to some extent. For this reason, by changing the mode of the sub notification according to the type of the advantageous section, it is possible to supplement the simplification of the suggestion that the advantageous section is being controlled by the main notification.

  Specifically, the main notification indicates only to the player whether the section is a normal section or an advantageous section, and cannot indicate the type of the advantageous section. However, by suggesting the type of the advantageous section by the sub notification, the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when a cherry or watermelon is won during the AT, whether or not the AT game is added and the number of the AT games to be added are determined at the time of the start operation. As described above, when a cherry or a watermelon is won during the AT, the presence or absence of the addition of the AT game is determined before the player operates the stop switch. Therefore, when the cherry or watermelon is won during the AT, the additional suggestion effect is switched every time the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed, and the number of the additional AT games is notified stepwise.

  On the other hand, when the player wins the replay GR41 to GR43 during the AT, only the number of AT games to be added at the time of the start operation is determined, and thereafter, when the winning of the special replay is determined according to the operation of the stop switch by the player, the AT game is executed. Is decided to be added. As described above, when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT, whether or not to add the AT game is determined depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player. Therefore, when the play GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT, even if the first stop operation and the second stop operation are respectively performed, the final stop operation in which the final winning result is determined without switching the additional indication effect. At times, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the number of AT games to be added is notified.

  As described above, in a situation where it is determined whether or not to add the AT game depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player (when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT), whether or not to add the AT game is determined. Until decided, it does not switch the additional suggestion production. Therefore, even if it is not determined whether or not to add the game yet, the additional suggestion effect does not change, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the switching of the additional game suggestion effect. .

  Further, in a situation where it is determined whether or not to add the AT game regardless of the operation of the stop switch by the player (when a cherry or watermelon is won during the AT), the stop switch is operated by the player. In the process, additional suggestion effects are switched. Therefore, in the process of operating the stop switch, it is possible to improve the expectation for the addition of the AT game by the additional indication effect. In this way, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the additional suggestion effect indicating the additional of the AT game.

  (2-1) As shown in (e) of FIG. 14 (A) and (e) of (B), when a cherry or watermelon is won during the AT, and when replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT. In any case, when the player performs the final stop operation, the additional indication effect is switched, and the number of additional AT games is notified. As described above, when the final stop operation is performed, the addition of the AT game has already been determined. Therefore, the effect of the addition of the AT game is improved by switching the additional suggestion effect and notifying the player that the AT game is added. Can be done.

  (2-2) As shown in (b) of FIG. 14 (A) and (b) of (B), when a cherry or watermelon is won during the AT, and when replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT. In any case, it is notified that the additional suggestion effect is switched during the start operation, and the additional suggestion effect is started. Thereby, at the time of the start operation, the player can be expected to add the AT game.

  (2-3) As shown in (b) of FIG. 14A, when a cherry or watermelon is won during the AT, whether or not the AT game is added and the number of the AT games to be added are determined at the time of the start operation. . On the other hand, as shown in (b) of FIG. 14B, when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT, the number of AT games to be added at the time of the start operation is determined. This allows the player to pay attention to the performance at the time of the start operation.

  (2-4) When the replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT, even if the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure and a special replay is won, the normal replay is won without operating the stop switch in the correct procedure. In any case, a replay is provided. That is, in any situation, the betting number (three) is automatically set in the next game with respect to the addition of the game value that can be used for the game. As a result, when the player wins the replay GR41 to GR43 during the AT, there is no difference in the provision of the game value that can be used for the game depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player.

  (2-5) As shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 14 (B), when the replay GR41 to GR43 is won during the AT, a mode of the additional suggestion effect from the start operation to the final stop operation. Does not change. Thereby, when it is not yet determined whether or not to add, the player is not excessively expected.

  (2-6) In the replays GR41 to GR43, the prize for the special replay is determined according to the type of the first stop operation. Even if the prize for the special replay is determined when the first stop operation is performed, The additional indication effect does not change between the start operation and the final stop operation. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being recognized that the special replay is to be won by switching the additional suggestion effect.

  (3-1) As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 terminates the advantageous section which is more advantageous to the player than the normal section, and accordingly, the initial RT RT0. The initial RT shift control for shifting to is performed. RT0, which is the initial RT, is disadvantageous in that the total probability of replay is lower than that of RT2 and RT3.

  Here, it is assumed that the initial RT shift control is not performed with the end of the advantageous section. During the advantageous section, it can be controlled by the AT. During the AT, a navigation effect for deriving the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the special replay, and a navigation effect for not deriving the fall replays 1 and 2 and the transition outcome are executed. Thereby, it is easy to control to RT3 during AT. Therefore, if the AT is controlled at the end of the advantageous section, it is controlled to RT3 with high probability. When the advantageous section ends during RT3 and the player wins the advantageous section shift lottery without shifting to another state, there is a period controlled in the normal section, but the RT3 is also controlled during this period, so the advantageous section is controlled. It is in a state. In other words, the advantageous state continues even though the advantageous state of the advantageous section ends. As a result, when the advantageous section is not shifted from the advantageous state to the disadvantageous state at the end of the advantageous section, the game may be controlled to the long advantageous state after entering the advantageous section once. The nature increases.

  On the other hand, when the winning in the advantageous section transition lottery is won during RT0, before the transition to RT3, the player wins the push order bell, derives the transition outcome, transitions to RT1, and wins the replay GR1 to GR6 to be promoted. Replays 1 and 2 are won, and the process moves to RT2. Further, special play is required to be won by winning the replays GR31 to GR33, and a predetermined period is required. That is, as in the present embodiment, by performing initial RT shift control for shifting to RT0 which is the initial RT along with the end to the advantageous section, the advantage is immediately provided after the advantageous section is ended. Even if the section shift lottery is won, the predetermined period is not controlled to the advantageous state of RT3. Therefore, after entering the advantageous section, the game is not controlled to the advantageous state for a long time, so that the gambling of the game can be suppressed.

  (3-2) The termination condition of the control to the advantageous section includes that the number of consumed games in the advantageous section has reached 1500 games and that the number of AT games or the number of CZ games has been completely consumed. Regardless of which end condition is satisfied, the initial RT shift control is performed with the end of the control to the advantageous section. Thus, no matter which end condition is satisfied, the game is not controlled to a long and advantageous state after entering the advantageous section, so that the gambling of the game can be suppressed.

  (3-3) As shown in FIG. 8, the replays GR41 to GR43 are combinations that are read out as the lottery target combinations only during RT3. On the other hand, the probability of winning the lottery target combination of the weak cherries 1-3, the weak watermelons 1-3, the strong cherries 1-3, the strong watermelon, the middle cherries, and the bonuses 2-12 remains the same in RT0-2. Also, as shown in FIG. 11A, the probability of being controlled by the AT and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are weak cherry 1-3 or weak watermelon 1-3, strong cherry 1-3 or strong cherry. Watermelon, middle cherry or bonuses 2 to 12 or replay GR41 to GR43 are set to be higher in this order. For this reason, during RT3, since the player wins the replays GR41 to GR43, it is easier to shift to the notification state than RT0 to RT2, and the number of AT games to be awarded when it is determined to shift to the notification state is larger. Prone.

  In other words, during the CZ in the advantageous section, it is easier to be controlled by the AT in the notification state when controlled by the RT3 which is the advantageous RT than when controlled by the RT0 which is the initial RT. In addition, a large number of AT games are likely to be provided. For this reason, comparing the case where the CZ is won during RT3 and controlled to the advantageous section and the case where the CZ is won during RT0 and controlled to the advantageous section are compared, the transition from CZ to AT occurs during RT3. It is easy to be controlled by AT for a long time. As a result, when the case where the CZ is won during the RT0 and controlled to the advantageous section is compared with the case where the CZ is won during the RT3 and the advantageous section is controlled, the control during the RT3 is longer than that during the RT3. Easy to be.

  In the present embodiment, since the initial RT shift control is performed with the end of the control to the advantageous section, the control shifts to the advantageous section at RT3 after the control to the advantageous section is completed, and the control is performed to the advantageous section for a long time. Can be prevented. Specifically, when the initial RT shift control is performed, the process shifts to RT0. After that, when the transition roll is derived, it is controlled to RT1. As described above, while the navigation effect is not performed, it is easy to stay at RT1, and thus there is a high possibility of winning in the advantageous section at RT1. When winning in the advantageous section during RT1, it is difficult to shift to AT as compared to RT3, and therefore, there is a higher possibility of ending control to the advantageous section without shifting to AT as it is during RT3. Therefore, during the advantageous section, the control in the notification state is more likely to be performed by the AT when the control is performed at RT3 than when the control is performed at RT0. Further, since a large number of AT games is likely to be provided, when the transition is made to the advantageous section during RT3, the control is performed to the advantageous section longer than during RT0. However, since the initial RT shift control is performed with the end of the control to the advantageous section, the probability of shifting to the advantageous section during RT1 is higher than the probability of shifting to the advantageous section during RT3. Although it is easy to be controlled to a more advantageous state for a long time, it is possible to prevent the state from being controlled to an advantageous state for a long time after entering the advantageous section, thereby suppressing gambling of the game.

[Modification]
The main embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About sub-notification]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, there is one type of CZ and three types of AT, and the sub notification is performed in a manner according to the type. However, the type of CZ is not limited to one type. For example, a plurality of types of CZs having different probabilities of being controlled by the AT in a stepwise manner are provided, and the sub notification is performed in a mode according to the type of the CZ. Is also good.

  In the present embodiment, the sub notification is performed by the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 provided on the decorative panel 1c of the front door 1b. However, the invention is not limited to the lamp provided on the decorative panel 1c, and any means may be used as long as it indicates that the control is being performed on the advantageous section. For example, an image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, an image indicating CZ or an image indicating AT) may indicate that control to the advantageous section is being performed, or the speaker 53 , 54 (for example, a voice suggesting that CZ is in progress, a voice suggesting that AT is in progress) may indicate that control to the advantageous section is being performed. In these cases, the sub notification may be performed in a mode according to the type of CZ or the type of AT.

[Additional suggestion effect]
In the additional indication effect, an image indicating the start of the effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of the start operation, but the additional display effect may be indicated by changing the display mode of the image. For example, the color of the character image of “CHANCE” may be different depending on the number of games to be added. In this way, the player can be more noticed about the switching of the additional suggestion effect performed at the time of the start operation.

  In the present embodiment, with respect to the additional suggestion effect that suggests an additional during AT, the switching mode of the effect is changed between when the cherry or watermelon is won and when the replay GR41 to GR43 are elected. Not exclusively. For example, with respect to the suggestion effect suggesting that the AT in the CZ be controlled, when the cherry or watermelon is elected, the suggestion effect is switched by the first stop operation or the second stop operation, whereas the replays GR41 to GR43 are elected. Sometimes, the suggested effect may not be switched by the first stop operation or the second stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during the AT, a 100% AT game is added by winning a special replay, but this is not a limitation. For example, when the player wins the replays GR41 to GR43 during the AT, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to add the AT game by winning a special replay. Then, when the lottery is won, the number of AT games determined at the time of the start operation may be given.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during the AT, the number of AT games to be given at the time of the start operation is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when winning the replay GR41 to GR43 during the AT, the number of AT games to be awarded by winning a special replay may be determined. Further, for example, when the player wins the replays GR41 to GR43 during the AT, a special replay may be won to determine both whether to add the AT game and the number of the AT games to be provided.

[Termination conditions]
In the present embodiment, the end condition for ending the advantageous section includes an end condition that the AT and CZ do not have the right to control, in addition to the end condition that the number of counted games reaches 1500 games. However, the termination condition for terminating the advantageous section is not limited to this, and may be, for example, that a period for controlling at least one of AT and CZ exceeds a predetermined period.

[About Initial RT]
In the present embodiment, the initial RT, which is the transition destination when the transition is made at the end of the advantageous section, is set to RT0, but is not limited to this. For example, a transition may be made to RT1 having the same replay probability as RT0. Further, it may be possible to shift to RT1 or RT2 in which the degree of advantage relating to control of the AT in the notification state does not change from RT0.

  In the present embodiment, after the setting is changed, after the bonus ends, and after the advantageous section ends, the process shifts to the initial RT. In this way, by shifting to the initial RT at any timing, for example, an effect is obtained that processing can be shared. However, after the setting change, after the end of the bonus, and after the end of the advantageous section, the state may shift to a different advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, the initial RT is set to RT0 which shifts to a different game state based on the derivation of the shift roll. However, the initial RT may be a game state in which the game state shifts to another game state based on control over a predetermined period.

[Initial RT transfer control]
Regarding the initial RT shift control for shifting to RT0, which is the initial RT, the RT0 flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in order to control RT0 from the next game. That is, the game state is shifted at the end of the advantageous section. However, the initial RT shift control for shifting to the initial RT is not limited to this.

  For example, in the case where the transition to the initial RT is performed in accordance with the derivation of the transition display result, a navigation effect for deriving the transition display result may be executed as the initial RT transition control. Specifically, when the control for shifting to RT1 as the initial RT is performed along with the end of the advantageous section, if the push order bell is won, an incorrect answer procedure for deriving the shift outcome is performed. You may be notified by a navigation effect. In addition, when winning in the replays GR21 to GR23, an incorrect answer procedure for deriving the fall replay 2 is notified by a navigation effect, and when the process shifts to RT2, when the push order bell is won, the shift result is determined. When the incorrect procedure for deriving is won for the replays GR11 to GR13, the incorrect procedure for deriving the fall replay 1 may be notified by the navigation effect.

  Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the state from being controlled to a long and advantageous state after the transition to the advantageous section, and it is possible to suppress the gambling of the game.

  Further, as the initial RT shift control, the advantage zone shift lottery may be prohibited from the next game after the last game controlled in the ward zone, and the execution of the navigation effect for deriving the special replay may be prohibited. In this way, the advantageous section shift lottery is prohibited, so that the control to the advantageous section is prohibited, and the navigation effect for deriving the special replay is not performed. It becomes difficult. In addition, not only the special replay but also the navigation effect for deriving the promotion replays 1 and 2 may be prohibited. Further, the advantage section shift lottery and the navigation effect may be prohibited for a predetermined period. The predetermined period may be until the predetermined number of games is consumed, or until the game shifts to RT1.

  Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the state from being controlled to a long and advantageous state after the transition to the advantageous section, and it is possible to suppress the gambling of the game.

  Further, as the initial RT shift control, the advantageous section shift lottery may be prohibited, and an operation mode for deriving the shift display result may be suggested.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initial RT shift control is executed regardless of which gaming state other than the bonus is controlled. Thus, it is not necessary to change the processing for each game state, and the processing for each game state can be unified. However, in a case where a plurality of game states having the same degree of advantage as the initial RT are provided, if the end condition for ending the advantageous section is established in the game state where the degree of advantage does not change from the initial RT, the initial RT shift control is not executed. You may do so. Here, the advantage includes an advantage related to the total probability of replay, an advantage related to control to the notification state, and the like.

  For example, when the initial RT is set to RT0 and the end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during RT1 in which the combined probability of the replay and the control of the report table pair does not change, the initial RT shift control is executed. Alternatively, the control may be performed at RT1 even after the advantageous section is completed and the normal section is started. If the initial RT is set to RT0, and if the end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during RT2 in which the advantage relating to the control of the notification table pair with RT0 does not change, the initial RT shift control is not executed and the advantageous section is set. The control may be controlled to RT2 even after finishing and shifting to the normal section.

  Further, when the end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during the initial RT, the initial RT shift control may be executed, or the initial RT shift control may not be executed. For example, in the case of a game state where the game shifts to another game state on condition that the initial RT is controlled for a predetermined period, the period controlled to the initial RT is reset as the initial RT shift control. Alternatively, the initial RT shift control may not be performed. When the initial RT shift control is executed, the period controlled by the initial RT is extended, but when the initial RT shift control is not executed, there is no change in the period controlled by the initial RT.

[Notification state transition lottery]
In the present embodiment, the special replay that wins only at RT3 is used as a trigger for executing the notification state transition lottery. However, based on the fact that the player has won a normal replay or a push order replay having a different winning probability for each game state. A notification state transition lottery may be executed. As described above, by changing the timing at which the lottery is executed, the degree of advantage regarding the control to the notification state may be changed for each game state.

  In addition, even when the notification state transition lottery is executed upon winning of a lottery target combination having the same winning probability for each game state, the probability of winning the notification state transition lottery for each game state is changed. The degree of advantage regarding control to the notification state may be changed for each state. For example, when performing the notification state transition lottery based on winning in the middle cherries whose winning probability does not change for each game state, it is determined that transition is performed with a 100% probability during RT3, and 80% during RT2. The transition may be determined with a probability of 70% during RT1 and with a probability of 50% during RT0, respectively.

[Transition from disadvantaged RT to disadvantaged RT]
In the present embodiment, when the vehicle is in the advantageous section and the control is performed at RT3, the transition from RT3 to RT0 occurs at the end of the advantageous section. On the other hand, when the vehicle is in the advantageous section and is controlled to RT3, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in a procedure different from the correct procedure notified by the navigation effect, and the transition roll or the fall replay 2 is performed. Is derived, the process moves to RT1 or RT2 different from RT0. That is, in the present embodiment, during an advantageous RT such as during RT3, a transition to an unfavorable RT due to a limit process and a case to transition to an unfavorable RT due to derivation of a display result result in the RT being a transition destination. different.

  However, when shifting from a favorable RT to a disadvantageous RT, the transition destination is the same regardless of whether the transition is triggered by the limit processing or the derivation of the display result. Is also good. For example, in RT3, the process may shift to RT0, which is the initial RT, by the limit process, the derivation of the transition outcome, or the winning of the fall replay 2.

[About CZ game counter]
In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is not added. Therefore, the CZ game counter is decremented by one each time one game is consumed, and is not added. However, in order to add the CZ game counter, a lottery may be executed with the number of CZ games added. Alternatively, a plurality of types of CZ may be provided, and the CZ game counter may be set again at the timing of shifting to a different type of CZ. In this case, the timing at which all the CZ games, which are the conditions for ending the advantageous section, are exhausted varies.

[About the main announcement]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, based on the type of the transfer lottery target role won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB has been simultaneously won, it is determined in advance whether to perform the prior notification or the subsequent notification. It was decided. That is, the result of the internal lottery and the notification timing of the main notification have been linked in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to determine by the lottery whether to use the prior notification or the subsequent notification without being linked to the result of the internal lottery.

  For example, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 have won (BB simultaneous winning or single winning) and have won the CZ, it may be determined by lottery which of the preceding notification and the subsequent notification. Also, when the weak cherry 3 wins (BB simultaneous win or single win) and CZ win, it is also possible to determine by lottery which of the preceding notification and the subsequent notification. The same applies when other transfer lottery targets are won.

  In this case, when the weak cherry is won and the CZ is won, the prior notification may be determined with a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won and the CZ is won. In this way, when a weak cherry, which has a higher probability of winning in the internal lottery than a strong cherry, is won, the advance notification is performed more frequently than when a strong cherry is won.

  The prior notification timing may be any time from the winning in the advantageous section shift lottery to the setting of the bet amount of the next game after the game selected in the advantageous section shift lottery (the same applies to the automatic bet setting by replay winning). That timing may be used. For example, the advance notification timing may be a start operation of the game won in the advantageous section shift lottery, a start of reel rotation, or a third stop. Further, the advance notification timing may be determined from a plurality of types of timings based on the type of the transfer lottery target role won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB has been simultaneously won.

  The subsequent notification timing may be any timing after the BB symbol combination is derived. For example, the subsequent notification timing may be when a BB symbol combination is derived and a BB is won, when a bet amount is set for the next game after the BB prize, or when the next game is set. It may be at the time of a start operation. Further, the post-notification timing may be determined from a plurality of types of timings based on the type of the transfer lottery target role won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB has been simultaneously won.

  In the present embodiment, the main section is notified by the advantageous section notification lamp 19, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a main notification LED may be provided at a location where the player can easily recognize the same location as the stop switch. Further, the main notification may be performed by using existing means such as the credit display 11, the game assistance display 12, and the payout lamp. Further, the CZ winning or the AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53 and 54 or the like.

  Further, the lighting of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be performed by merely turning on a single LED (dot point) by a payout lamp, for example, instead of simply displaying a number or the like as in a 7-segment display. Further, when the operation procedure is notified at the time of the navigation effect, the notification may be performed by using an existing means such as the credit display 11 or the game assistance display 12. In this case, a 7-segment display may be used for the notification of the operation procedure, while a single LED may be used for the main notification.

  The CZ lottery trigger and the AT lottery trigger may be the same (for example, cherry winning trigger), and the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 may be turned on in the same manner at the time of CZ winning and at the time of AT winning. In this way, when the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the CZ winning or the AT winning. Furthermore, after the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on, an expected effect may be executed to make the player expect whether the CZ winning or the AT winning has been achieved. For example, when the CZ is won at the opportunity of winning the cherry, the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 is turned on to control the CZ for 10 games, a battle effect is executed during that time, and if the AT is won during the CZ, the battle effect is obtained. If the ally character wins and displays the WIN character image, but does not win the AT during the CZ, the ally character may be defeated as a result of the battle effect and the LOSE character image may be displayed.

[About BB suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, when the transfer lottery target combination does not win at the same time as BB, a BB suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the transfer lottery target combination does not win at the same time as BB, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to execute a BB suggestion effect. In this case, for example, when a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, or a middle cherry is more likely to be simultaneously won with the BB than a weak cherry or a weak watermelon, the BB suggests with a higher probability than when the weak cherry or the weak watermelon is won. An effect may be performed. In this way, the strong cherry, strong watermelon, and middle cherry are less likely to be notified in advance than when the weak cherry or weak watermelon is won, but the BB suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability. Can be.

  In addition, in the case where the transfer lottery target combination does not win simultaneously with BB and wins in CZ, when performing the BB suggestion effect, if the advance notice is performed, the advantageous section is controlled during the BB suggestion effect. become. For this reason, when an AT is won during the BB suggestive effect, the result of the BB suggestive effect may be used to notify the AT win.

[Control of advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, when the advance lottery is performed in the case where the transfer lottery target has been simultaneously won with BB, control is performed on the advantageous section during RT4, and the navigation function and the instruction function are executed as processing related to the instruction function. Such a lottery (for example, an AT lottery or an additional lottery) has been executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. While the control is performed in the advantageous section during RT4, in such an advantageous section during RT4, the process related to the instruction function is not performed, and thereafter, the bonus section is controlled to the bonus by the BB winning. May execute a lottery relating to the instruction function.

  Further, when the advance notification is performed when the transfer lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB, the control is not performed to the advantageous section during the subsequent RT4, and thereafter, the advantageous section is controlled to the bonus by the BB prize. May be controlled.

  Further, when the advance notification is performed when the transfer lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB, the process related to the instruction function may be executed after the BB winning confirmation is notified by the BB suggestion effect.

[About combinations of bonuses and winning combinations]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, only one type of bonus is provided, but two or more types of bonus may be provided. For example, BB1 and BB2 may be provided as special roles. In this case, the transfer lottery targets such as cherry and watermelon may be simultaneously won with BB1 and simultaneously with BB2.

  Specifically, BB1 + weak watermelon 1, BB1 + weak watermelon 2, BB1 + weak watermelon 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry 1, BB1 + weak cherry 2, BB1 + weak cherry 3, BB1 + strong cherry 1, BB1 + strong cherry 2, and In addition to the simultaneous winning group of BB1 and the transfer lottery target, such as BB1 + middle cherries, BB2 + weak watermelon 1, BB2 + weak watermelon 2, BB2 + weak watermelon 3, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry 1, BB2 + weak cherry 2, BB2 + A simultaneous winning group of the BB2 and the transfer lottery target role such as the weak cherry 3, BB2 + strong cherry 1, BB2 + strong cherry 2, and BB2 + middle cherry may be included in the lottery target role.

  Furthermore, when the transfer lottery target combination is simultaneously won with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and the CZ is won, the notification timing of the main notification may be made different at a different rate according to the type of the winning group that has been won.

  For example, when BB1 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, advance notification is performed, whereas when BB2 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, post-notification may be performed. Alternatively, when BB1 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, the advance notification is performed, whereas when BB2 + strong cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, post-notification may be performed. Further, when BB1 + weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won, advance notification is performed, whereas when BB2 + strong watermelon is won and CZ is won, subsequent notification may be performed. Regardless of the combination of BB1, BB2, and the transfer lottery target combination, when the transfer lottery target combination is simultaneously won with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and the CZ is won, it depends on the type of the simultaneous winning group that has been won. The notification timing of the main notification may be different at different rates.

  In the example described above, BB is used. However, even for bonuses other than BB such as RB, the notification timing of the main notification may be changed at a different rate according to the type of the simultaneously-winning group that has been won.

[Notification of ratio of advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of advantageous sections to the total number of games is displayed on the setting value display in the setting confirmation state, so that the ratio of the advantageous sections can be confirmed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. .

  For example, the ratio of the advantageous section may be displayed on the display (for example, a 7-segment LED) provided inside the housing of the slot machine 1, for example, a game control board, without being limited to the set value display. If the game control board cannot be disassembled by caulking, the display device will not be illegally operated from the outside. Also, the set value may be displayed on a display provided on the game control board instead of the set value display. Note that the ratio of the advantageous section may be displayed on the credit display 11, the game assistance display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, or the like.

  Further, not only the ratio of the advantageous section but also the total number of games and the number of advantageous section games may be displayed on the set value display or the display provided on the game control board. Further, a ratio of an advantageous section may be displayed on condition that a predetermined operation is performed. For example, the ratio of the advantageous section may be displayed on condition that the effect switch 56 is pressed. Alternatively, a confirmation switch may be provided inside the housing of the slot machine 1, and the ratio of the advantageous section may be displayed on condition that the confirmation switch is pressed. When the confirmation switch is pressed while the opening of the front door 1b is not detected, an error notification may be performed.

  In the state where the bet amount is set, the state may not be shifted to the setting confirmation state. That is, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be able to be confirmed when the bet amount is set. Further, the bet amount is automatically set when the re-gaming wins, so that the ratio of the advantageous section may not be able to be confirmed even when the re-gaming wins. In the state where the bet amount is set, the ratio of the advantageous section may be confirmed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the advantageous section controlled by the AT or the CZ is reported by the 7-segment LED, but another ratio may be reported.

  For example, in a test conducted when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the payout rate (payout rate) of medals in a short time (for example, 400 games) is equal to or less than the first rate (for example, 300%) ≦ the payout rate. When introduction is not possible, the payout rate of medals in a short time may be reported by a 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be made different depending on whether or not the payout rate of medals in a short time satisfies the first rate ≦ the payout rate (when the first rate ≦ the payout rate, Error notification). In a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the medal payout rate (payout rate) during the middle time (for example, 6000 games) is determined to be the market when the second rate (for example, 150%) ≦ the payout rate. When introduction is not possible, the payout rate of medals in the middle time may be notified by a 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the payout rate of the medals in the middle time is the second rate ≦ the payout rate (when the second rate ≦ the payout rate, Error notification). In a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, a third ratio (for example, 55%) <payout ratio <fourth ratio for a medal payout ratio (payout ratio) for a long time (for example, 17,500 games) If the market cannot be introduced to the market (for example, 120%), the payout rate of medals over a long period of time may be reported by a 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be made different depending on whether the payout rate of medals in a long time is the third rate <the payout rate <the fourth rate (payout rate ≧ the third rate). Or, if the fourth rate ≦ the payout rate, an error notification).

  Further, for example, the accessory ratio may be notified by a 7-segment LED. The accessory ratio means the ratio of the number of payouts in the bonus (for example, RB, SB, CB) to the total number of payouts when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6000 times). For example, in the case of a slot machine equipped with only RBs, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 60%. Therefore, the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be changed depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 60%. (Error notification when the ratio of characters exceeds 60%). In the case of a slot machine equipped with SBs and CBs, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 70%. Therefore, even if the notification ratio of the 7-segment LED differs depending on whether the accessory ratio is 70% or not. Good (error notification if the accessory ratio exceeds 70%).

  As described above, the ratio specified in the test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the ratio related to the performance of the slot machine 1, and the like may be reported by the 7-segment LED.

[Main side notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 is executed on the game auxiliary display 12 (an example where the navigation effect is shared) is controlled by the main control unit 41, and the predetermined information is controlled according to the progress of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is a main-side notification device that notifies the user of the notification. As described above, the cost reduction can be achieved by executing the navigation effect also as the main notification device.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiment and modifications can be appropriately combined.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative 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, 12 game auxiliary display, 19 advantageous section notification lamp, 41 main control unit, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 staging switch 57 CZ Lamp, 58 AT lamp, 91 Sub-control unit, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, 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,
Game control means for controlling the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
And a specific lamp being controlled to the game control unit,
The game control means,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to one of a plurality of advantageous states more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
Wherein the counting means for counting a value which is updated in the preferred state,
The effect control means lights a lamp managed by the effect control means in a mode according to the type of the advantageous state,
The game control means,
Lighting the specific lamp in a certain manner regardless of the type of the advantageous state suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled,
When the value counted by the counting means is less than a specific value, execute a specific process related to the advantageous state,
When the value counted by the counting means is equal to or more than the specific value, without performing the specific process, after performing an initialization process for initializing information related to the advantageous state stored in the storage unit, A slot machine that executes a light-out process for turning off the specific lamp.

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