JP6687270B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation unit that stops the variable display, and that can provide a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.

  As an example of a gaming machine, it is equipped with a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the start switch is operated while the bet number is set using medals etc. However, the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the winning lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (pushing order, operation timing, etc.), and the medals are selected according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels are stopped. There are slot machines that can be given benefits such as payouts. Further, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus for improving the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small winning combination or replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the winning combination lottery result in winning a plurality of winning combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for notifying operation information that is advantageous to the player for winning a larger winning combination when a player wins.

  In such a gaming machine, the possibility of winning the bonus in the role lottery is notified over a plurality of games, and then a continuous effect is notified to notify the result of the winning or losing. There has been one that announces the type of bonus symbol that is present (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-158460, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the type of bonus that is won is notified only after the result of the continuous effect is notified. That is, it is unknown which bonus is won until the result of the continuous effect is notified. For this reason, most of the players who are considering the reduction of the game time and the consumption of the game value, etc., have a bonus detection procedure for determining whether or not a bonus has been won and which type of bonus has been won ( For example, a predetermined symbol on the middle reel is pressed during the continuous effect. As a result, until the result of the continuous production is announced, the player's consciousness is concentrated on which type of bonus is won rather than the content of the continuous production, and the continuous production contributes to the interest of the game. There was a possibility that it was not done.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by focusing the player on the effect until the result of the continuous effect is informed. To do.

A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation unit that stops the variable display, and a privilege can be given according to a display result when the variable display is stopped. In a gaming machine, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which one of a plurality of roles including a plurality of special roles has been won, a result of the role lottery, and the stop operation means In the combination lottery, stop control means for controlling the symbols to be stopped according to the operation, special state control means for controlling the special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbols corresponding to the special combination, From the winning of the special combination until the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped, to carry over the winning of the special combination and to suggest the possibility of winning the special combination in the combination lottery. of After the progress of the contents of the effect over a plurality of games, the continuous effect executing means for executing a continuous effect for notifying the end of the effect, and when the special combination is won It is provided with a type notification effect executing means for executing a type notification effect for informing the type of a special combination, and a symbol corresponding to the special combination when the special combination is won among the operation modes to the stop operation means. The specific operation mode that can be stopped is defined so as to differ for each of the plurality of types of special combinations, and the stop control unit is configured such that even when the special combination is won, When operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode corresponding to the type of special combination, the symbol corresponding to the special combination is not stopped, and when the stop operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, the special combination is performed. Stop the corresponding design Is possible, the continuous production execution means, said when you are winning a special role, suggests winning suggested directing that you are elected to Oite the special role of the outcome of the continuous production in a broadcast until What executable der, in a game played before the final game not the last game only one of the plurality of game that the value, if the continuous presentation to the outcome of the continuous presentation is notified may be performed is also capable of executing the winning suggestion effect, the type notification means, triggered by the Rukoto is elected suggested effect is performed during the continuous presentation, it is or the winning suggestion effect when the winning suggested effect is executed in after being executed, to perform the type notification effect with continuous rendition of running.

According to this configuration, when you are winning a special combination, the I executable der winning suggested effect at a predetermined timing until notifying conclusion of the continuous effect, if up to conclusion of the continuous effect is notified the It can execute even winning suggestion effect in a game played before the final game not the last game only one of the plurality of game that continuous presentation may be performed der Rutotomoni, that winning suggested effect is executed As a trigger, when the winning suggestion effect is executed or after the winning suggestion effect is executed , the type notification effect is executed together with the continuous effect. Therefore, before the end of the continuous effect is notified, the player can recognize that he or she has won the special role, and also the player can recognize the type of the special role that has been won. As a result, the player can be focused on the effect until the end of the continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the effect.

Preferably, the winning suggestion effect is executed during the continuous effect, thereby comprising permission information setting means for setting permission information for permitting the execution of the type notification effect, and the type notification means is configured such that the permission information is The type notification effect is executed on condition that it has been set.

  Preferably, an image display unit capable of displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying images in a display area in an overlapping manner is provided, and the image of the continuous effect executed by the continuous effect execution unit is the plurality of images in the image display unit. The image of the type notification effect displayed on a predetermined layer of the layers of the type notification means is displayed on a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer of the plurality of layers on the image display means. It

  According to this configuration, the image of the type notification effect is displayed in the layer having a higher priority than the image of the continuous effect. As a result, regardless of the images of the continuous effects when the type notification effect is executed, it is possible to notify the player so that the player can surely recognize the type of the winning special role.

  Preferably, an image display unit capable of displaying an image in a display area is provided, and the image of the continuous effect executed by the continuous effect executing unit is displayed in the display area, and the continuous effect is generated by the continuous effect executing unit. When executed, a message image is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area according to the progress of the continuous effect, and the image of the type notification effect executed by the type notification means is the image in the display area. It is displayed in an area other than the predetermined area.

  According to this configuration, even when the type notification effect is executed during the continuous effect, the message image displayed according to the progress of the continuous effect is not affected by the image of the type notification effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in which it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the message image displayed during the continuous effect.

  Preferably, the continuous effect executing means executes the continuous effect even after the type notification effect is executed during the continuous effect that allows the execution of the type notification effect.

  According to this configuration, the continuous effect is executed even after the type notification effect is executed during the continuous effect. Therefore, the process can be simplified as compared with the case where the continuous effect is ended depending on whether or not the type notification effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing. Further, by executing the continuous effect even after the type notification effect has been executed, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the connection of the effects is lost because the continuous effect is not performed.

Preferably, the continuous effect execution means, unlike the suggestion by the winning suggestion effect, can suggest that the special combination is won at a timing before the predetermined timing.
According to this configuration, it may be possible to suggest that the special combination has been won before the predetermined timing, so that it is possible to enrich the variation of the continuous effect. Further, since the type notification effect is executed at least after reaching the predetermined timing, it is possible to reduce the possibility of winning a special role by the predetermined timing, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the continuous effect until the predetermined timing. .
Preferably, when the special combination is elected, it is provided with a definite production execution means for executing a definite production that is a production different from the continuous production and notifies that the winning of the special combination is confirmed. The continuous effect execution means, during the continuous effect, a first effect type (for example, a first continuous effect in another system described later, a first effect type in the same system) that allows execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect. It is possible to execute any of the second effect types (for example, a second continuous effect in another system and a second effect type in the same system, which will be described later) that do not allow the execution of the type notification effect, and the special winning combination is won. The finalized effect is executed by the finalized effect executing means after the end of the continuous effect based on the second effect type is notified while the special effect is performed. After the notification of the end of the continuous effect by the first effect type when it is being selected, the fixed effect execution means does not execute the fixed effect, and the symbol corresponding to the special combination is displayed. The end of the continuous production is continuously notified by the continuous production execution means until it is stopped.
According to this configuration, the fixed effect is executed after the end of the continuous effect according to the second effect type is notified. On the other hand, during the continuous effect according to the first effect type, the player can recognize that the special role has been won before the end of the continuous effect is notified, and the type of the special role that has been won. Since the player can also recognize, after the end of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified, the fixed effect is not executed and the end of the continuous effect is continuously notified. Therefore, as compared with the continuous effect according to the second effect type, in the continuous effect according to the first effect type, it is possible to inform the information regarding the special combination during the continuous effect, so that the subsequent continuous effect according to the first effect type. The player can be made to pay more attention to the effect until the ending is notified, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved by the effect. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load from the notification of the end of the continuous effect according to the first effect type to the stop of the symbol corresponding to the special role, and to impress the player the end of the continuous effect. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.
Preferably, when the special combination is elected, it is provided with a definite production execution means for executing a definite production that is a production different from the continuous production and notifies that the winning of the special combination is confirmed. The continuous effect executing means, according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect being executed, a first effect type that allows execution of the type notification effect (for example, a first continuous effect in another system described later, the same system). Or a second effect type (for example, a second continuous effect in a different system, which will be described later, a second effect type in the same system) that does not allow execution of the type notification effect. Yes, when the special combination is won, and after the end of the continuous effect according to the second effect type is notified, the final effect is executed by the final effect executing unit. When the special effect is won and after the end of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified, the final effect is not executed by the final effect execution unit and the special effect is applied to the special effect. Until the corresponding symbol is stopped, the continuous effect execution means continuously notifies the end of the continuous effect.
According to this configuration, the continuous effect of the second effect type is executed according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect, and after the end of the continuous effect is notified, the fixed effect is executed. On the other hand, when the continuous effect according to the first effect type is being executed according to the progress of the game during the continuous effect, the player has won the special role until the end of the continuous effect is notified. In addition to being able to recognize, the player can also recognize the type of special winning role, so after the end of the continuous effect according to the first effect type is notified, the final effect is not executed. The end of continuous production is continuously notified. Therefore, as compared with the continuous effect according to the second effect type, in the continuous effect according to the first effect type, it is possible to inform the information regarding the special combination during the continuous effect, so that the subsequent continuous effect according to the first effect type. The player can be made to pay more attention to the effect until the ending is notified, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved by the effect. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load from the notification of the end of the continuous effect by the first effect type until the symbol corresponding to the special role is stopped, and the end of the continuous effect by the first effect type of the game. The player can be impressed and the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, since it becomes either the first effect type or the second effect type in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to make the player have an expectation as to which type the continuous effect is executed. Further, since the continuous effect of any type is executed from the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired.
Preferably, the execution time allotted from the start of the continuous effect until the end of the continuous effect is notified is more than the type notification effect when the continuous effect does not permit execution of the type notification effect. Is longer when it is a continuous production that allows the execution of.
According to this configuration, the execution time allocated from the start of the continuous production to the notification of the end of the continuous production allows the execution of the type notification production more continuously than the continuous production in which the execution of the type notification production is not permitted. While the effect is longer, the fixed effect is not executed after the end of the continuous effect allowing the execution of the type notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of interest of the player to the effect until the end of the continuous effect that allows the execution of the type notification effect is notified.
Preferably, when the type notification effect is executed at a first timing after the type notification effect is executed during the continuous effect, the continuous effect execution means is configured to perform a second operation after the first timing. The continuous effect is executed for a longer time than when it is executed at the timing.

  According to this configuration, even when the type notification effect is executed at a relatively early timing, it is possible to prevent the time until the end of the continuous effect is notified from being shortened, and the end of the continuous effect is notified. The interest of the game can be improved by the production until it is played.

  Preferably, the continuous effect executed by the continuous effect executing means executes an effect having a content leading to the end during the period from the execution of the winning suggestion effect to the notification of the end of the continuous effect. Including continuous production.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of interest of the player with respect to the content of the continuous effect after executing the winning suggestion effect.

  Preferably, the stop control means, when winning the special combination and also winning a predetermined combination out of the plurality of combinations, prioritizing the symbol corresponding to the special combination to the predetermined combination. The corresponding symbol is stopped on a predetermined line, and the type notifying means is an operation to the stop operation means after the winning suggestion effect has been executed during the continuous effect and the predetermined combination has not been won. Depending on the mode, when the special game situation in which the symbol corresponding to the winning special combination can be stopped, the type notification effect is executed together with the continuous effect being executed.

  According to this configuration, depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the type notification effect can be executed when the symbol corresponding to the winning special combination can be stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the symbol corresponding to the special combination cannot be stopped even though the operation to the stop operation means is properly performed when the type notification effect is executed.

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door opened. FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for explaining a combination name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination group, a winning combination, and the like. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of each of the gaming state and the advantageous period. It is a figure for explaining an example of sub-control part processing. It is the figure in order to explain one example of production setting processing. It is a diagram for explaining various tables referred to in the lottery in the effect setting process. It is a figure for explaining an example of processing for performing continuous production. It is a diagram for explaining an example of a type notification effect execution process. It is a diagram for explaining an example of a bonus confirmation screen process. It is a diagram for explaining a display example in the second continuous effect. It is a figure for explaining the timing of displaying the effect according to the degree of progress of the game of the second continuous effect. It is a diagram for explaining a display example in the first continuous effect. It is a diagram for explaining a display example when the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect. It is the figure in order to explain the timing which displays the production which depends on the progress degree of the game of 1st consecutive production. It is a figure for explaining a display example in the first continuous effect X. It is the figure in order to explain the timing which displays the production which depends on the progress degree of the game among 1st continuation production X, and the kind information production. It is a figure for explaining the example of the 1st mode and 2nd mode of classification information production.

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

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

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game hall manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed can be visually recognized from the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display portion 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display section 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display portion 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 in front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display column 10R including a reel 11R and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower stage of the left variable display column 10L, the lower stage of the middle variable display column 10M, and the lower stage of the right variable display column 10R is set as the winning line for the winning determination of the winning combination. There is. The winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

  A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of a game (game). Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols, the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29, respectively. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. Each of the lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R includes a light source such as an LED and emits light in accordance with the progress of the game to execute the effect.

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

  The payout display device 46 is a display device that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning of a winning combination occurs and also displays various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the setting values 1 to 6, and indicates the setting value that has been set. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, a pressing order, etc., which will be also referred to as an advantageous operation mode hereinafter) and a result of a winning combination lottery which are advantageous to the player. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display device for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be permitted.

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

  Various operation parts are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. As the operation unit, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a performance operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum number of bets refers to the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (set to “3” in this embodiment).

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation related to effect. The operations related to the performance include operations for executing / developing the performance, operations for selecting the performance mode, characters, etc., and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu state and setting history etc. for displaying the game history etc. It includes operations for shifting to the state. The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or a set bet number. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches that detect the operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel among the reels 11L to 11R and stopping the variable display of the symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert medals.

  A lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided below the various operation parts of the front door 5. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R include a light source such as an LED, for example, and produce effects by emitting light according to the progress of the game.

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

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

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shafts thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by stepping motors, for example.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of, for example, photo interrupters. The position sensors 55L to 55R are arranged such that, when the protrusions of the corresponding reels are detected, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case cannot contact the control board without breaking some members, for example, in order to make it easy to identify the traces when the stored control board is tampered with. It has a structure. The main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

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

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

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

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

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

  The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined winning combination in the winning combination lottery. In the role lottery, the probability of winning the winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. That is, when the set values that are set are different, even if the same winning combination, the winning probability of winning in the winning combination lottery may differ. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out while the game is executed a predetermined number of times is different depending on the set value that is set, and as a result, the payout rate can be made different. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and also a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set values, for example, 1 to 6 (four levels of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6 in the present embodiment) having different winning probabilities are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be provided in 6 stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power with the setting process start switch 56 being turned on by the setting change key managed by the manager of the game arcade to shift to the setting change process.

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

  On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is arranged at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is a legal medal, and the regular medal is provided on the first flow path 40 side for storing in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, it has a structure of guiding the non-genuine medal to the second flow path 44 side for discharging to the outside.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the symbol array of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. On each of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are shown by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”. However, actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, "R7" is a red "7" design, "G7" is a green "7" design, "BR" is a "BAR" design, "BE" is a "bell" design, and "RP" is a "RP". The pattern of "Replay" is arranged. The plurality of types of designs are not limited to the designs as long as they can be distinguished from other designs, and may be patterns, symbols, numbers, or any other forms. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are composed of pictures having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also composed of pictures having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "T".

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the specified number required for starting one game by inserting the medals into the medal slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 (set to "3" in this embodiment). By setting the bet number for the number of medals, it becomes possible to start the rotation, and by operating the start switch 19, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed to start one game. The stipulated number is not limited to one set to "3", and may be one set to "3" or more or one set to less than "3", and the game being controlled. Different values (for example, “3” other than “bonus”, “1” during “bonus”, etc.) may be set depending on the state.

  After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined privilege to the player according to a symbol combination etc. (display result) when all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped rotating. As the predetermined privilege, for example, transition of the game state, automatic setting of the bet number of the next game without newly using medals, payout of a predetermined number of medals (or addition of credits), etc., are limited to these. is not.

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

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

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

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

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the closing sensor 53, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the door sensor 20, the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the adjustment switch 23 shown in FIG. The reset switch 52, the change process start switch 56, the position sensors 55L to 55R, the payout sensor 54, and the full tank sensor 58 are included.

  In addition, the main CPU 61 performs processing relating to the progress of the game and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the advantageous period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , A hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display composed of 7-segment LEDs. The main control board 63 is equipped with an indicator for displaying an advantageous period stay ratio staying in an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, a bonus character ratio of the number of paid-out coins with respect to the total number of paid-out coins, and the like. . The advantageous period stay ratio and the role product ratio are not limited to those displayed on the display unit mounted on the main control board 63, but are displayed on a separately provided display unit (for example, the payout display unit 46 or the like). It may be one that does. In this case, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated.

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

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

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game. Etc. are performed, and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are drive-controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, the effect operation unit 81, and the like shown in FIG.

  In the effect operation unit 81, a decision switch 81a for decision, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts the determination switch 81a to be operated when the predetermined effect is executed or developed, and controls the execution or development of the predetermined effect by operating the determination switch 81a. Further, the sub CPU 71 is capable of setting any one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different effects (characters or backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (during the effect mode selection screen is displayed). In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a while the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. Display in the container 27. In addition, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and a specific effect that is generated in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, continuous effect continuous over a plurality of games, urging operation to a specific button). When the chance button effect or the like) is not executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a game standby), the determination switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Make it viewable. The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up, down, left, or right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and depending on the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Perform the processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer and operates the decision switch 81a, so that the player menu screen in the player menu state in the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image. It should be noted that while the player menu screen is being displayed, a specific effect in a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect in a specific layer may be temporarily ended.

  Further, in the case of continuously executing a specific effect in a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, when the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts the user to operate a specific button, the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated. You may not. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally advanced to the next stage by the operation of the decision switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, operate the switch for developing the opportunity button effect while the player menu screen is displayed. It is possible to prevent undesired development of the performance.

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

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the re-play flag set when the re-winning combination is won. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) is enabled in which the operation of the start switch 19 is effectively accepted.

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

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

  As the types of winning combinations, a bonus winning combination, a replay winning combination, and a small winning combination are provided. The bonus role is a transition role that involves a transition to a bonus in which the small role has a high winning probability. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role that sets the above-mentioned replay flag when a prize is won. In the bet number setting process, when the re-play flag is set, the stipulated number of the game (current game) to be started next (from now on) is newly used without newly using the medal (or credit) owned by the player. It is a role to automatically set the corresponding bet number as the bet number for the next game. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out (or credits are added).

  As the bonus combination, combination names “RBB1”, “RBB2”, “RBB3”, and “RBB4” are provided. For the symbol combinations of “RBB1” and “RBB2”, three combinations of “R7” and three combinations of “G7” are defined. Further, the symbol combination of "RBB3" and "RBB4" is defined as a combination of "R7" and "G7", respectively. Each of "RBB1" to "RBB4" ends with a game in which the number of paid out medals exceeds the number described in the remarks column of FIG.

  As the re-game combination, combination names “RPC”, “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided. In the symbol combination of “RPC”, a combination of three “RP” is defined. Also for "RTT1" to "RTT9", symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are defined. When the symbol combination of "RTT1" to "RTT9" is stopped on the pay line NL, the "T" symbol may be stopped on the lower, middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the appearance is the "T" symbol. Are aligned diagonally. Further, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are the roles that trigger the advantageous RT control, they are also called promotion replays.

  As the small roles, role names “BE”, “ATA1” to “ATA12”, and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of “BE”, a combination of three “BE” is defined. Also for "ATA1" to "ATA12" and "CH", the symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are defined. In the gaming state (other than "during bonus") where the specified number is set to "3", "BE" is awarded when the correct pressing order is given, and 9 medals are paid out. In the case of "during the bonus" in which is set to "2", 12 medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order. "ATA1" to "ATA12" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failure), and one medal is paid out. For “CH”, one medal is paid out when winning the prize. In addition, “CH” is a role that triggers the advantageous period lottery as to whether or not to control in the advantageous period.

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

  "RBB1" to "RBB8" are provided as the winning combination group including the bonus combination. Of these, “RBB1” to “RBB4” are winning combination groups each including one bonus combination. On the other hand, "RBB5" to "RBB8" are winning combination groups each including one bonus combination and a small combination CH.

  As the winning combination group of the re-gaming combination, "normal rep" and "promotion rep" are provided. The "regular rep" is a winning combination group composed only of "RPC". On the other hand, the “promotion lip” is a winning group composed of “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As a winning combination group of small roles, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" and "1 sheet combination" are provided. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" include not only "BE" but also two or more kinds of roles of "ATA1" to "ATA12", which are combinations different from each other. Is a winning group composed of. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are collectively referred to as "push order bell". The “single winning combination” is a winning combination group composed of “CH”.

  Of these plural types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups targeted for the lottery are defined for each of the plural types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value that is set.

  As the gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "initial RT", "normal RT", "advantageous RT", "RBB internal winning state" in which "RBB" is won, and a bonus role type "RBB" (bonus) and the like are provided. The "initial RT", "normal RT", and "advantageous RT" are collectively referred to as a normal gaming state.

  Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, “RBB1” to “RBB8” are targeted for the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. For the winning combination group including the bonus combination, the determination value is set so that the winning combination is won with a uniform probability shown in FIG. 7, regardless of the set value. As for the judgment value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, a different judgment value is set according to the setting value (this is also referred to as a setting difference below), and as the setting value becomes higher. The winning probability becomes higher (for example, when the setting value is 1, the winning probability is as shown in FIG. 7, the higher the setting value is, the higher the winning probability is, and when the setting value is 6, the highest winning probability). It may be defined. More specifically, there is a setting difference for "RBB1" to "RBB4" that "RBB" can win independently, while "RBB5" to which "RBB" can win simultaneously with other roles. “RBB8” may be set so that no setting difference is provided. Further, any of "RBB1" to "RBB4" and "RBB5" to "RBB8" may be set so as to have a setting difference, and "RBB1" to "RBB4" may be set. It may be determined that a setting difference is provided in a part or a part of "RBB5" to "RBB8".

  Next, in the winning combination group including the re-playing combination, the "normal rep" is subject to the role lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state", and the winning probability in the "advantageous RT" is 1 / 1.7. The determination value is set so that the winning probability in other states (for example, “normal RT”) is 1/8. Further, the “promotion lip” is subject to the lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/20. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning either the normal rip or the promotion rip has a relationship of “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“advantageous RT”. Therefore, the "advantageous RT" in the general gaming state is an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is improved as compared with the other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combinations, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to winning combination lottery in the normal gaming state, the "RBB internal winning state", and the "RBB". The probability of winning one of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is 1/5 in a general game state, and each of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won. The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probabilities are the same. In “RBB”, the determination value is set so that all of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are won with a probability of almost 1/1. It can be said that “RBB” is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning “BE” is improved as compared with the general gaming state.

  The "single winning combination" is a target for the winning combination in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state". The common judgment value is determined regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning the "single hand" in the general gaming state is 1/50 of the probability regardless of which setting value is set. Has been.

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (the judgment value according to the set value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the role lottery in the current gaming state is read and the value subtracted from the extracted value (the extracted value is updated) Determination process is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), determination process is performed for the next winning combination group. This cycle is repeated.

  When it is determined that the value is smaller than the predetermined value in the determination process for any winning combination group, it is determined that the winning group is won, and the winning flag of the winning combination included in the winning combination group. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 to end the winning combination lottery. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning group is “the winning group determination value / 65536”. It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the winning combination lottery, the smaller the predetermined value. On the other hand, when the determination process is performed for all winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the winning combination is not smaller than the predetermined value, "winning" is not won in any winning combination group. It is determined that

  In the internal lottery process, if it is judged that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is judged that the winning combination has not been won to any of the winning combination groups and it is determined that it is “out”, the part lottery is terminated. , S300 shifts to the advantageous period related processing.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning combination command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination in the combination lottery to the sub control board 73 is performed. For example, when one of "RBB1" to "RBB8" is won, a winning combination command that can specify the type of winning group among the winning groups including "RBB" is output, and "normal When you win "Promotion Lip", you output the winning command that can identify that you have won any re-playing combination, and you win either "Left Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Right Correct Answer Bell 4" When this is done, a winning combination command capable of specifying that the push order bell has been won is output, and when a "single hand" is won, a winning combination command capable of specifying that CH has been won is output. As a result, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

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

  The predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is established by winning the “single winning combination” and a condition that is established by winning the “RBB”. Further, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition established by winning a “single winning combination” and a condition established by winning an “RBB”. The CZ transition lottery conditions and the AT transition lottery conditions may be the same conditions, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions.

  The condition for ending the advantageous period during the CZ is satisfied by at least performing the AT non-winning notification and the notification of the advantageous operation mode at the time of winning the "push order bell", or by being controlled to "RBB". On the other hand, the condition for ending the advantageous period in the AT controlled from CZ to AT is, as will be described later, that the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the AT ends and the AT game number is added to the AT. It is satisfied by not being performed (the continuation condition is not satisfied) or by the advantageous period counter = 1500 which will be described later. Hereinafter, the condition for ending the advantageous period during CZ and the condition for ending the advantageous period during AT are collectively referred to as “condition for ending the advantageous period”. The conditions for ending the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in the present embodiment, and may be conditions that can be satisfied by other specific events.

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

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

  Further, in the advantageous period related processing, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 determines the condition that may be satisfied. The identifiable condition-related command is output to the sub control board 73. Thus, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, and the conditions for ending the advantageous period will be satisfied.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, a notification process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 is executed according to the result of the winning combination lottery during AT during the advantageous period. For example, when the "right answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L to win "BE" as described later. The indicator 60 for driving is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (upper and lower left of the left side and one of the lower side of the left side) at a position corresponding to the capital letter “L” of the alphabet among the seven segments is turned on. Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command that can specify the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, an effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control board 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, a process of driving and controlling the reel motors 14L to 14R to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R is performed. In the reel control process, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to 4.1 seconds, for example, and the measurement is started after the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate in the reel control process of the previous game.

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

  In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern of a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R. When the respective reference positions are detected by the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation becomes possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state in which the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch are arranged within a predetermined retractable range. One of the symbols is drawn into the pay line NL to perform reel stop processing for stopping the reel. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged on the winning line NL to the symbols arranged up to 4 symbols ahead can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

  If you have won one of the winning combinations in the role lottery, when you can draw the symbols that make up the winning combination on the winning line within the pullable range, pull the symbol on the winning line. Stop. On the other hand, if none of the winning combinations has been won, the winning symbols, which are not winning any winning combinations, are drawn onto the pay line and stopped. Therefore, when the operation of the stop switch is performed, if the symbols constituting the winning combination are drawn on the pay line NL within the pullable range, the symbols are drawn on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination is not stopped on the pay line NL.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, "when a winning combination is won in the winning combination, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn on the winning line within the pullable range. It is something. Here, since the winning lottery is performed for each "winning winning group", the "winning winning role" corresponds in detail to one of the winning hands of the "winning winning group". Will be things.

  In the reel stop process, the symbols within the drawable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, but the symbols outside the drawable range cannot be stopped on the pay line NL. Therefore, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, if there is a part where the symbols forming the winning combination are not present within the retractable range, even if the winning is achieved in the winning combination lottery There is a case where the symbol forming the winning combination cannot be drawn onto the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning prize).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols forming the “bonus combination” have a part which does not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol array. For example, only one symbol “R7” that constitutes “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Also, as for other symbols constituting the "bonus combination", there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in at least one reel. Therefore, the "bonus combination" may not be drawn in the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R even if the winning combination is won, and may be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, reel control is performed to pull in the winning bonus combination within the retractable range, but no winning combination is won. Occurs. In addition, as for "RBB1" to "RBB8" which are "bonus combinations", when the prize cannot be won in the winning game, the bonus is controlled until the bonus combination is won until the bonus combination is won. Processing for carrying over the winning flag of the winning combination is performed. Further, “R7” and “G7” are arranged so as not to be within the retractable range on each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, even if the player wins any of the "RBB1" to "RBB4", he / she intentionally wins in a state where it is not possible to specify which kind of "RBB" is won. It is not possible to draw in the winning line the combination of symbols that make up the "RBB".

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols (“R7” and “MD”) that make up “CH” included in the “single winning combination” of the small winning positions are not present within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. To do. Therefore, even if the "single winning combination" is won, there is a possibility that the symbols constituting "CH" cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the symbol will be missed. .

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

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

  For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, as shown in FIG. 7, when the left first stop (the left reel 11L is first stopped), "BE" is prioritized over other winning combinations. It is stipulated to pull in. Since the symbols “BE” forming “BE” are arranged within the retractable range, the “BE” is not missed. Therefore, when the player has won the "right answer bell 1", the reel control is performed so that the player always wins the "BE" when the left first stop is made.

  On the other hand, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is first stopped), the player wins more than "BE" at the same time. It is set to preferentially draw in “ATA1” or “ATA4”. The symbols "R7", "T1", and "T2" forming "ATA1" and "ATA4" are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw in the symbols constituting "ATA1" and "ATA4" to the winning line, and even if the player wins "Left Correct Answer Bell 1", any winning combination is won. There are cases where it is not possible.

  In addition, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BE" can be won whenever the left first stop is made, but in any case when the middle or right first stop is made. Also, reel control is performed so that there is a case where the player cannot win the prize. Similarly, even when "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "BE" can always be won when the middle first stop is reached, but which role is played when the left or right first stop is made. Even if "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won, reel control is performed so that it may not be possible to win even if "BE" is always won when the first right stop is made. However, the reel control is performed so that there is a case in which none of the winning combinations can be won when the first stop to the left or to the middle. In addition, when all the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are won (for example, during "RBB"), regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the "BE correct answer" is always displayed. The reel control is performed so as to win.

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

  When any of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won, none of the winning roles of "ATA1" to "ATA12" that cannot be operated in the correct answer procedure When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win the prize, when the "left correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" are not won in the "off" symbol combination, it is not stopped on the winning line. The reel control for pulling the "off" symbol combination (bell spill) onto the pay line is performed. The specific “off” symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to “normal RT” when stopped on the pay line NL at “initial RT” or “advantageous RT”. Therefore, the specific “off” symbol combination is also referred to as a normal transition item (see FIG. 7).

  In addition, in the reel stop process when the re-winning combination or the small combination is won in the state where the winning of the bonus combination has been carried over (RBB internal winning state), the re-playing combination or the small combination is given priority over the bonus combination. It is regulated to pull in on the line.

  In the reel stop process, every time any of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is given. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the reel that has stopped and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome determination process of S500.

(Determination process)
In the outcome determination process of S500, based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed. For example, when a small winning combination is won, the payout process for paying out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or for adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side as well. Also, when the replay combination is won, a process for setting the replay flag is executed. In the winning determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of the winning combination, etc. is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. In the outcome determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio and the accessory ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the outcome determination process ends, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

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

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying "normal RT" when the normal transition result is stopped on the pay line NL in "initial RT" or "advantageous RT". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify an "advantageous RT" when winning the "RTT1" to "RTT9" which are promotion replays in "normal RT".

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify the "RBB internal winning state" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB" is won in any of the "initial RT", "normal RT" and "advantageous RT". Set the gaming status flag. In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify "RBB" when the "RBB" is won. In the game state setting process, the number of payouts in "RBB1" and "RBB2" is counted, and when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, an "initial RT" can be specified to set a game state flag. In addition, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag that can specify “initial RT” when initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

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

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by changing the setting or the like, it is set to the initial RT as a game state and the game is started. In the initial RT, the "push order bell" wins with a relatively high probability (1/5), while the AT game for notifying the advantageous operation mode is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. Therefore, the pushing order bell is missed at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition item is stopped, and the normal RT is controlled.

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

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

  When the player wins "RBB", it is controlled to "RBB". During the RBB, as a result of being highly likely to win all of the "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4", it is possible to win "BE" regardless of the operation mode, thus efficiently winning the medal. it can. When the payout number exceeds the predetermined number, the bonus is over and the "initial RT" is controlled.

  On the other hand, when the AT is controlled within the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the “BE” is notified when the “push order bell” is won in the “normal RT” and the “advantageous RT”. This is notified by the display device 60 and the liquid crystal display device 27. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "BE" can be surely won. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition result, it is possible to prevent falling from the “advantageous RT” to the “normal RT”, and it is advantageous that the ratio of winning / winning the “re-playing role” is kept high. You can play a game in the state. The CZ of the advantageous period is ended by notifying the advantageous operation mode at the time of winning the "push order bell" after the game has been played a predetermined number of times or by being controlled to "RBB".

  Further, after the RBB won during AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so that the game is again in AT, the advantageous operation mode is notified, and the "favorable RT" is controlled. The period during which the "initial RT" and the "normal RT" are controlled until the "advantageous RT" is controlled after the end of the RBB won during AT is a preparatory step until the "advantageous RT" is controlled. Therefore, it is also called the preparation period. In addition, in order to be able to shift to "normal RT" when "push order bell" is won in "initial RT" which is controlled after the RBB won during AT is finished, "bell" is won. The advantageous operation mode for the operation is not notified.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteed number of games that can be controlled in CZ of the advantageous period based on the result of the lottery or game, AT of the advantageous period The remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of games as a period controlled by the, and the advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games executed after the advantageous period is started are set. The CZ game number counter, the remaining AT game number counter, and the advantageous period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies whether the present is the advantageous period or the normal period based on the advantageous period counter, sets the CZ flag when the CZ is in the advantageous period, and sets the AT flag when the AT is in the AT. To specify whether it is in CZ or AT. The CZ flag and AT flag are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, whether or not to control the advantageous period (CZ of the advantageous period) when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied in the game this time, and CZ at the start of the advantageous period The CZ transition lottery is executed to determine the minimum guaranteed game count (that is, the CZ advantage) that can be controlled. When the minimum guaranteed game count is reached, whether or not the AT is won is notified. Therefore, the CZ transfer lottery can be said to be a lottery that determines the timing of informing whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed game count.

  The CZ transition lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined CZ transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is set so that the CZ transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established CZ transition lottery conditions. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "single hand" in the normal period, 50% of the time is determined as "non-winning", and 50% of the time is determined to control the CZ. It When controlling to CZ by winning a "single hand," the minimum guaranteed number of games for CZ is determined to be "10", "15", or "20" at a rate of 15%, 15%, or 20%. To be done. Depending on which CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the CZ (advantageous period) has different advantages. Even during the normal period, during the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus, the CZ transition lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined to control to CZ, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum guaranteed game number determined by the CZ transition lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and the CZ flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, the CZ is controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period.

  The CZ transfer lottery is collectively performed by using the extracted values extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a collective lottery method). For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single hand”, the determination value is set so as to have the above-mentioned distribution ratio, and the CZ transition lottery is performed depending on which the extracted value belongs to. The CZ transfer lottery is carried out at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively carried out at the time of the part lottery in the internal lottery processing. Note that the CZ transition lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and for example, when the "1 piece role" is won in the role lottery, a random number for the CZ transition lottery is separately provided. It is also possible to extract and perform the CZ transition lottery using the random number.

  In the advantageous period setting process, the process for informing that the advantageous period is in progress is executed by turning on the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. Further, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled to the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter is decremented by 1 and the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by 1 each time one game is executed. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the CZ game number counter is subtracted for each game and 0 is reached (subtraction method), and the CZ end determination is performed. However, the CZ end determination is subtracted. Not limited to the system, for example, the CZ game number counter is incremented by 1 for each game, and it is determined by whether or not the count value reaches a predetermined value (the minimum guaranteed number of CZ games) (addition system). Good. Note that the AT end determination is similarly illustrated by the subtraction method in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT end determination may be performed by the addition method. Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous period counter is incremented by 1 for each game, and the advantageous period is ended depending on whether or not the count value reaches a predetermined value (the advantageous period upper limit value 1500) (addition method). An example of performing the determination will be described. Regarding the determination of the end of the advantageous period, a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of the advantageous period) is set in the advantageous period counter at the start of the advantageous period, and the value of the advantageous period counter is set for each game. May be performed depending on whether or not 0 has been subtracted and 0 has been reached.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not either the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in the game this time. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery conditions are satisfied, an AT transition lottery for determining whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery conditions and the AT game number which is a period controlled by the AT is performed. To do. The AT transfer lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transfer lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is set so that the AT transition lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "single hand" in the CZ, 10% of the time is determined as "non-winning", and 90% of the time is determined to be controlled by the AT. It When the AT is controlled by winning the “single hand”, the number of AT games is determined to be “50”, “100”, or “150” at a rate of 20%, 30%, or 40%. Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is satisfied, the distribution ratio and the like are set so that the AT has different advantages (AT winning probabilities are different).

  Similar to the CZ transition lottery, the AT transition lottery is performed by the collective lottery method. For example, with respect to the determination value for winning the “single hand”, the determination value is set so as to have the above-described distribution ratio, and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on which the extracted value belongs to. The AT transfer lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. The AT transfer lottery is not limited to the collective lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery. It is also possible to extract and perform the AT transfer lottery using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter becomes “0” and the minimum guaranteed game count is exhausted without being determined to be controlled by the AT by the AT transfer lottery, an AT non-winning notification indicating that the AT is non-winning in the advantageous period setting process is given. The AT non-winning notification process for performing is performed. The AT non-winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display “−−”, or an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning is output to the sub-control board 73. In addition, processing for displaying a message such as "sorry!" On the liquid crystal display 27 is included. This allows the player to be notified of the AT non-win. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied in CZ.

  When the advantageous period ends without being controlled by the AT but controlled by the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of winning the "push order bell" after playing the game for the minimum guaranteed game number of CZ. Alternatively, the condition for ending the advantageous period is established by being controlled to win the “RBB” (including the RBB winning that has been shifted to the advantageous period). When the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the CZ flag is erased to end the advantageous period and shift to the normal period as shown in FIG. Turn off the light.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT is controlled in the AT transition lottery during the CZ, the AT winning notification process for performing the AT winning notification that the AT is controlled is performed, and the predetermined AT start timing (for example, (AT game start timing). The AT winning notification process is, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like so as to display "77", or outputting an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning to the sub-control board 73 to display a liquid crystal display. The processing for displaying a message such as "AT winning" in the container 27 is included. This allows the player to be notified of the AT winning. The AT winning notification is given when the CZ minimum guaranteed game count has been exhausted. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the AT is won until the CZ minimum guaranteed game count is exhausted.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is given, CZ is immediately terminated, the AT game number determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the remaining AT game number counter, and the AT is controlled. In the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is given, the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is executed after the control to "advantageous RT" is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, winning of a “single hand” or the like) is satisfied, an additional lottery for adding to the number of AT games is performed. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the advantageous period including AT is ended and the normal period is controlled. The condition for ending the advantageous period is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the continuation condition is not satisfied when the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the AT ends, or when the advantageous period counter = It is established when it reaches 1500. The continuation condition is satisfied when the number of AT games has not been added in the finished AT. For example, if the predetermined additional lottery conditions are not satisfied during the AT that has been completed, or if the predetermined additional lottery conditions have been established but the additional lottery has not been won, the continuation conditions are satisfied. CZ is stocked and controlled to CZ.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, even when the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the AT ends, the AT game number is not added to the AT. When the continuation condition is satisfied (when the continuation condition is satisfied), CZ is controlled. In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of CZs is determined, and the CZ game number counter is set to control the CZ again. As a result, it is possible to supplement that the number of AT games has not been added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in, the normal period and the advantageous period CZ (the value of the CZ game number counter) , Etc.), or an AT (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter) in the advantageous period, and the like, and a state command that can specify it. As a result, on the side of the sub-control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the next and subsequent states. When the advantageous period setting process ends, the process goes to the bet number setting process in S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when it determines that an error has occurred, it outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

<Sub-control unit processing>
Next, the contents of the processing executed by the sub CPU 71 will be described. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub CPU 71 executes the sub control unit process shown in FIG. In the sub-control unit process, first, in S01, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on. Specifically, it is determined whether the output voltage from the power supply unit 49 has become equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value. When it is determined in S01 that the power is turned on, a predetermined activation process such as security check and operation confirmation of the liquid crystal display 27 is performed in S02. Then, in S03, various processes are performed.

  For various processes, for example, a production control program stored in the ROM 77 is executed based on a command from the main control board 63, and the production execution presence / absence and the type are determined by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. An effect control process for performing a lottery and driving-controlling the effect means such as the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L, 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to the sub-control board 73 based on the result of the lottery is included. An example of effects executed by the effect control process will be described below.

  In the effect control process, for example, an effect of displaying an image of a “yellow balloon” having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on a winning combination command that can specify “push order bell”. As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group that has won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect for displaying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed. Run. As a result, when one of the "right correct answer bell 1" to the "right correct answer bell 4" is won in AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure, and "BE" can be surely won. Also, during the "Advantageous RT" and the AT during AT, "BE" can be won even if the player wins any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4". It is possible to reliably prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "normal RT". The image for which the advantageous operation mode can be specified is also referred to as a navigation effect.

  As described above, in the advantage period related process of S300, the condition related command is sub-controlled when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantage period can be satisfied. It is output to the board 73. In the production control process, when a condition-related command that can specify that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be established in the normal period is received, a message such as "A chance!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Is displayed. In addition, based on the status command output at the end of one game, when the next game is identified as CZ, by controlling the CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as "CZ rush!" Notify that you will be done.

  In the effect control process, during the CZ during the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen of the CZ and the remaining game number of the CZ specified by the state command, and, for example, a predetermined continuous effect. To execute. Further, when the number of CZ games is consumed and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the continuous effect is notified. The effect control process can execute an AT winning notification effect that notifies the possibility of winning the AT when, for example, a command that can specify that the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied is received.

  Further, the effect control process executes a predictive effect that notifies the possibility of winning the “RBB” when a predetermined winning combination command of the winning combination commands corresponding to the result of the winning combination lottery is received. The production setting process of is included. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the effect setting process. The effect setting process is executed for each game (for example, each time the start switch 19 is operated and the reel rotation is started).

  In the effect setting process, first, in S10, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning combination command is received. The predetermined winning combination command is a winning combination command that identifies a winning combination that is likely to be won in the RBB. The winning combination command for specifying a “single winning combination” including “CH” that can be simultaneously won.

  When it is not determined in S10 that the predetermined winning combination command is received, the effect setting process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S10 that the predetermined winning combination command has been received, in S11, the precursor effect course (type) is randomly selected. The precursor effect course includes a single game effect and a continuous effect. The single game effect is an effect that informs whether or not the player wins the "RBB" during one game. As the single game effects, a first single game effect and a second single game effect having different contents of effects are provided. The single game effect is not limited to this, and may be provided in only one type, or may be provided in three or more types.

  In the continuous production, after a predetermined production (e.g., production of content having a storyline) is advanced over a plurality of games, whether or not "RBB" is won by notifying the end of the production. This is a notification. The end of the production is the final conclusion in the flow of a predetermined production, and in the case of a production having a story, it means the final result in the development of the story. As the continuous production, a first continuous production and a second continuous production of different systems having different contents of the production are provided. The execution time allocated from the start of the continuous effect (predetermined effect) to the notification of the end of the effect is set so that the first continuous effect is longer than the second continuous effect. . The type of continuous effect is not limited to this as long as it includes the first continuous effect.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining various tables referred to in the lottery in the effect setting process. The various tables shown in FIG. 11 are stored in predetermined areas of the ROM 77. FIG. 11A shows a precursory course lottery table that is referred to in the precursory course lottery. In the aura course lottery table, a distribution ratio for determining the type of aura effect is set for each type of winning combination group specified by the winning combination command. For example, with respect to a "single winning combination", a ratio of 10% is determined as a first single game effect, a ratio of 55% is determined as a second single game effect, and a ratio of 5% is determined as a first continuous effect. It is decided, and at a rate of 30%, it is decided to the second continuous production. In addition, the distribution ratio when the winning group wins the "RBB" is "RBB1" to "RBB4" where "CH" does not win simultaneously, and "RBB5" to "R" where "CH" wins simultaneously. RBB8 ”is defined to be different.

  Since the distribution ratio is set as shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the first single game effect and the first continuous effect are compared with the second single game effect and the second continuous effect. The distribution ratio is set so that the proportion when the “RBB” is elected is determined to be higher than that when the “single hand” is elected. Therefore, the expectation for the “RBB” winning can be enhanced when the first single game effect is executed than when the second single game effect is executed. Further, the expectation for the “RBB” winning can be enhanced when the first continuous production is executed, compared to when the second continuous production is executed.

  Further, in the continuous production, the distribution ratio is determined to be determined at a higher rate when the “RBB” is won than when the “single hand” is won, as compared with the single game production. It is set. For this reason, the expectation for the "RBB" winning can be enhanced when the continuous effect is executed rather than when the single game effect is executed.

  Furthermore, the first continuous production is when the "RBB5" to "RBB8" are elected even when the "RBB" to "RBB4" are elected even when the "RBB" is elected. Is determined at a high rate. For this reason, when "RBB5" to "RBB8" are elected, the execution time allocated from the start of the continuous effect (predetermined effect) to the notification of the end of the effect is set longer than the second continuous effect. The ratio of the executed first continuous effect is increased. As a result, when "RBB5" to "RBB8" are elected, continuous production is likely to be executed over a long period of time, and it is possible to increase the proportion of time during which the interest of the game can be improved by the production.

  Returning to FIG. 10, after performing the precursory course lottery in S11, it is determined in S12 whether or not continuous production has been determined in the precursory course lottery. When it is not determined that the continuous game effect is determined, that is, when the single game effect is determined, an effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the single game effect is performed in S13. On the other hand, when it is determined in S12 that the continuous effect has been determined, a continuous effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect is performed in S14. In the lottery in each of S13 and S14, the effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 11B is referred to.

  In the production execution lottery table, a distribution rate for determining whether or not to execute the determined precursor production is set for each type of the winning combination group specified by the winning combination command. For example, with respect to the “single hand combination”, it is decided to execute at a rate of 50% and not to execute at a rate of 50%. Further, with respect to the winning combination group to be won as “RBB”, different distribution rates are set depending on “RBB1” to “RBB4” and “RBB5” to “RBB8”.

  Since the distribution ratio is determined as shown in FIG. 11B, for example, the precursor effect is more effective when the “RBB” is elected than when the “single hand” is elected. It is executed at a high rate. Therefore, when the precursor effect is executed, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for winning the “RBB”. In addition, the indication effect is higher when "RBB5" to "RBB8" are elected than when "RBB1" to "RBB4" is elected even when "RBB" is elected. Run at a rate. Therefore, when the "RBB5" to "RBB8" are elected, the precursor effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the "RBB1" to "RBB4" are elected. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of improving the interest of the game by the aura effect. In addition, in the lottery in each of S13 and S14, the example in which the common table shown in FIG. 11B is referred to has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on whether it is the lottery in S13 or the lottery in S14. You may make it refer to the table from which the distribution rate which determines the presence or absence of execution differs.

  Further, in S11 of FIG. 10, when the continuous effect is determined as the precursor effect, in S14, an example of performing a lottery as to whether or not to execute the continuous effect according to the ratio shown in the effect execution lottery table of FIG. I explained. However, when the continuous effect is determined as the precursor effect in S11 of FIG. 10, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it may be determined that the continuous effect is always executed (100%) in the lottery in S14, or The continuous effect may be always executed without performing the lottery in S14. In this case, in S11 of FIG. 10, it is possible to refer to a table that is determined such that the ratio determined for the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect is lower than the ratio shown in FIG. 11 (a). Good.

  Further, in the precursor course lottery in S11 of FIG. 10, the effect of “not effecting” may be selected at a predetermined ratio. For example, the first single game effect of the precursor effects of FIG. 11A may be an effect of “not effecting”. Regardless of whether the first single game effect or the second single game effect is determined, the effect execution lottery is performed in S13 of FIG. You may make it perform 1 single game production or 2nd single game production. It should be noted that when the first single game effect is executed, an effect that no effect is executed is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in S15 after performing the lottery in S13 or S14, when it is determined to execute the aura effect, the process for executing the aura effect determined in S11 is performed to perform the effect setting process. finish. As a result, the determined precursor effect is started from a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, a rare role suggesting effect that suggests that a rare role is won in the determined game is executed, and the predictive effect determined in the next game is started. The timing of starting the precursor effect is not limited to this, and may be started from the determined game, or may be started after the number of games determined by the lottery has been exhausted. Good. When it is determined that the precursor effect is not executed in the lottery in S13 or S14, the effect setting process is ended without setting the effect.

  As a single game effect, in one game, for example, after displaying a predetermined character on the liquid crystal display 27 in a predetermined mode, a message such as "I did it!" Is displayed when "RBB" is won. On the other hand, when "RBB" is not won, an effect of displaying a message such as "Sorry!" Is performed. The first single game effect and the second single game effect are defined such that the displayed character, the mode of operation display, the content of the message, and the like are different.

  As a continuous effect, after progressing an effect having a storyline using a character over a plurality of times (for example, three times) of a game, it is notified whether or not "RBB" is won at the end of the effect. Directing is performed. In the continuous effect, effect contents to be executed corresponding to the degree of progress of the game are predetermined. The degree of progress of the game is, for example, how many times the game has been started since the start of the continuous production, how many times the bet switch of the game has been operated or a medal has been inserted, how many times the start switch or stop switch of the game has been operated, etc. Specified by. During the continuous effect, the effect is switched to a predetermined effect according to the degree of progress of the game and executed.

  The first continuous presentation effect and the second continuous presentation effect are defined such that the displayed character, the story until the end is notified, and the like are different. In addition, during the first continuous production of the continuous production, the winning suggestion production that suggests that "RBB" has been won is executed at a predetermined timing until the end of the continuous production is notified. That is, it can be said that the winning suggestion effect is an effect that allows the player to specify that the transition to the advantageous state for the player has been determined. In addition, after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect, a type notification effect for notifying the type of the "RBB" when the winning "RBB" can be won. Run. On the other hand, in the second continuous effect, the effect corresponding to the type notification effect is not executed until the end is notified. In this way, during the first continuous effect, when the “RBB” is won, the winning suggestion effect is executed, and after the winning suggestion effect, the type notification effect is executed in parallel with the first continuous effect. obtain. For this reason, even if the execution time allocated from the start of the continuous effect to the notification of the end of the effect is determined to be longer in the first continuous effect than in the second continuous effect, For example, it is possible to reduce the motivation for the player to perform the bonus detection procedure during the production, and to make the player pay attention to the first continuous production. Next, with reference to Drawing 12-Drawing 14, processing performed in relation to each of the 1st continuation production and the 2nd continuation production is explained.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a process for executing the continuous effect. FIG. 12A shows a first continuous production process for executing the first continuous production. The process during the first continuous effect is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the first continuous effect. In the first continuous effect production process, first, in S20, it is determined whether or not the victory flag is turned on. The victory flag is information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75 when suggesting or notifying that "RBB" is won in the continuous production. During the first continuous effect, the victory flag is set to the ON state when the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing before the end of the first continuous effect is notified.

  In S20, when it is not determined that the victory flag is ON, the first continuous effect setting process is executed in S23, and the first continuous effect during process is ended. In the first continuous effect setting process, the next (next scene) effect in the first continuous effect is set at the timing of switching to the effect according to the progress degree of the game. Thereby, the first continuous effect can be advanced according to the degree of progress of the game.

  On the other hand, when the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect and it is determined in S20 that the victory flag is on, the lamp units 33L and 33M are in a mode accompanying the execution of the winning suggestion effect in S21. , 33R and the like and various lamp / sound processes for controlling the speakers 31L, 31R. For example, various lamps are turned on in a rainbow mode, and sound effects such as "Queen!" Are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  In S22, the type notification effect permission flag that permits execution of the type notification effect is set to ON, and the process proceeds to S23. The type notification effect permission flag is information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75. When the type notification effect permission flag is set to ON during the first continuous effect, the type notification effect execution process shown in FIG. 13 is performed. As a result, the type notification effect can be executed after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect.

  In the type notification effect execution process in FIG. 13, first, in S40, it is determined whether or not the bonus symbols forming the winning RBB (bonus) can be aligned on the pay line NL (specific game situation). . The specific game situation in which the bonus symbols that make up the winning RBB are arranged on the pay line NL means that the winning combination is a small win or a re-play win that is drawn onto the pay line NL in preference to the bonus hand in reel control. It is a game that is not played, and yet, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R in the game, the bonus symbol can be drawn onto the pay line NL to win the RBB.

  When it is determined in S40 that the specific game situation in which the bonus symbols can be arranged is determined, the type notification effect is executed in S41 and the process proceeds to S43. Thereby, the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect executed in S23. As a result, during the first continuous effect, the player can recognize the type of RBB that has been won. On the other hand, if it is not determined in S40 that the specific game situation in which the bonus symbols can be arranged is not determined, the process proceeds to S43 without executing the type notification effect in S42.

  The image of the type notification effect executed in S41 is drawn on a layer having a higher priority than the image of the first continuous effect executed in S23 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The sub CPU 71 outputs to the liquid crystal display 27 information capable of specifying an image to be displayed according to the progress of the game and a layer / display position for each image, and the layer on which the image is drawn is assigned according to the priority of the layer. The superimposed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment draws the image of the type notification effect on a layer having a higher priority than the layer on which the image of the first continuous effect is drawn in order to ensure that the image of the type notification effect can be visually recognized. It is specified to display. Also, during the first continuous effect, a message image such as a dialogue may be displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 27 according to the progress of the effect. In consideration of this point, the image of the type notification effect executed in S41 is set to be displayed in an area other than the predetermined area in which the message image is displayed during the first continuous effect. As a result, even if the type notification effect is executed regardless of the progress of the continuous effect, the message image can be surely visually recognized.

  In S43, it is determined whether or not the winning RBB has won. If it is not determined that the RBB has won, the process proceeds to S40. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RBB has won, the bonus introduction movie accompanying the winning of the RBB is set in S44, and the type notification effect execution process ends. The bonus introduction movie is a movie effect that is set in correspondence with the winning bonus and notifies that the bonus has been won.

  Returning to FIG. 12, FIG. 12B shows a second continuous effect mid-processing for executing the second continuous effect. The process during the second continuous effect is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the second continuous effect. In the second continuous production process, first, in S30, it is determined whether or not the victory flag is turned on. During the second continuous effect, the victory flag is set to the ON state when the end of the second continuous effect is notified.

  When it is not determined in S30 that the victory flag is ON, the second continuous effect setting process is executed in S33, and the second continuous effect in-process is ended. In the second continuous effect setting process, the next (next scene) effect in the second continuous effect is set at the timing of switching to the effect corresponding to the degree of progress of the game. As a result, the second continuous effect can be advanced according to the degree of progress of the game.

  On the other hand, when the ending in the second continuous effect is informed and it is determined in S30 that the victory flag is ON, the lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R, etc. are operated in a manner accompanying the ending informing in S31. Performs various lamp / sound processing for controlling the lamps and the speakers 31L and 31R. For example, various lamps are turned on in an animal pattern, and the speaker 31L, 31R outputs a sound effect such as "Picine!".

  In S32, the shift permission flag for permitting the shift to the bonus confirmation screen is set to ON, and the process proceeds to S33. The bonus confirmation screen is an effect different from the continuous effect, has no storyliness, and informs that the bonus winning is confirmed. The migration permission flag is information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75. When the shift permission flag is set to ON and the second continuous effect is finished, the bonus confirmation screen processing shown in FIG. 14 is performed. The second continuous effect being executed in S33 ends, for example, when the bet number for starting the next game is set after the final game of the continuous effect ends. The bonus confirmation screen processing shown in FIG. 14 is executed from the start of the bonus confirmation screen display to the bonus winning.

  In the bonus confirmation screen processing, first, in S50, the lamps such as the lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R and the speakers 31L and 31R are controlled in a mode associated with the start of the bonus confirmation screen display only at the first time when the bonus confirmation screen display is started. Perform various lamp and sound processing. In S51, the bonus confirmation screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. For example, the various lamps are controlled so as to blink in a plurality of colors, and at the same time, the speaker 31L, 31R outputs a sound effect such as "Buckin!".

  In S52, it is determined whether or not the bonus symbols composing the winning RBB (bonus) can be aligned on the pay line NL (specific gaming state). When it is determined in S52 that the particular game situation in which the bonus symbols can be arranged is determined, the type notification effect is executed in S41 and the process proceeds to S55. As a result, the type notification effect is executed together with the bonus confirmation screen display executed in S51. As a result, when the bonus confirmation screen is displayed after the end of the second continuous effect and the specific game situation is in effect, the player can grasp the type of the RBB being won. On the other hand, if it is not determined in S52 that the particular game situation in which the bonus symbols can be arranged is not determined, the process proceeds to S55 without executing the type notification effect in S54.

  In S55, it is determined whether or not the winning RBB has won. If it is not determined that the RBB has been won, then the flow shifts to S51. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RBB has won, the bonus introduction movie associated with winning the RBB in S56 is set in the same manner as in S44 of FIG. 13, and the bonus confirmation screen processing ends.

<Specific example of continuous production>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15 to FIG. 19, a display example and a display timing on the liquid crystal display 27 in the case where a continuous effect of the indication effects is executed will be specifically described. 15 to 19, a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 will be mainly described, but during continuous performance, various lamps are controlled in a manner corresponding to the display on the liquid crystal display 27 and a predetermined sound effect is generated. And BGM are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  First, a display example of the second continuous effect and the like will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a display example in the second continuous production. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the timing of displaying (starting) an effect according to the progress degree of the game in the second continuous effect. FIG. 16 shows the number of games and the winning situation in the part lottery from the top, and shows the effect to be executed in the bottom. Also, the notations such as circled numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 15 correspond to the circled numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 16, and, for example, FIG. 1 (circled number "1") "is performed corresponding to the BET operation of the 2G in FIG. 16, and FIGS. 15C and 15D show the start () of the 2G in FIG. Operation of the start switch 19) to 3st (third stop operation). In the example of FIG. 16, triggered by winning RBB5 (RBB1 + CH) in the game shown as the number of games 0, the rare role suggestion effect is executed in the winning game and the second game from the next game shown as the number of games 1 Continuous production has started.

  The second continuous production is started when the bet number of the game shown as the game number 1 (hereinafter, referred to as 1G) is set. In the 1G, the title of the second continuous effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15A, a character A imitating a frog is displayed in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27, and above the character A, a fulfillment condition such as "Be bright and shine light!" A message is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that an effect having a story development relating to whether or not the light can be shined is executed. Further, below the achievement condition, it is shown that the expected value of the continuous production to be started is two stars, and below the character A, a message for enlivening the production such as "Ikeke!" (Serif) is displayed. The effect shown in FIG. 15A is performed until the bet number of the game shown as the game number 2 in FIG. 16 (hereinafter, referred to as the 2G number) is set after the third stop operation in the 1G is performed. .

  When the number of bets for the 2G is set, the effect is switched to the one shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15B, four star frames are displayed above the character A. Then, when the start switch 19 is operated in the 2nd eye, the two star frames from the left vibrate vertically and horizontally as shown in FIG. 15C, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, FIG. 15D. As shown in, the two stars shine. The effects shown in FIGS. 15C to 15D are shown as the number of games 3 in FIG. 16 after the start switch 19 is operated in the 2G and the third stop operation is performed in the 2G. The game is played until the bet number for the game (hereinafter referred to as the 3G) is set.

  When the number of bets for the 3G is set, the effect is switched to the one shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15E, an effect is produced in which the remaining two star frames vibrate vertically and horizontally. As a result, the sense of expectation for all the remaining stars to shine can be fueled and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. The effect shown in FIG. 15 (e) is performed after the bet number for the 3G is set and up to the third stop operation for the 3G.

  When the third stop operation is performed in the 3G, when the RBB is won, the effect is switched to the one shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (f), when the remaining two stars shine, a message such as “OK!” Is displayed (winning suggestion effect), and subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (g), “Success” and “I did it”. By displaying a message such as "!", An effect of notifying the ending corresponding to the bonus winning (winning ending notification) is performed. Further, during the second continuous effect, the winning suggestion effect shown in FIG. 15 (f) is performed, so that the victory flag is set to ON. In the effects shown in FIGS. 15 (f) to 15 (g), after the third stop operation is performed in the 3G, the bet number of the game shown as the game number 4 in FIG. 16 (hereinafter referred to as the 4G number) is Until set.

  When the bet amount for the 4th G is set, the second continuous effect is finished, and the bonus confirmation screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (h1). On the bonus confirmation screen, a message such as “bonus confirmation” is displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27, and a plurality of characters are displayed in the lower area of the liquid crystal display 27. In addition, as shown in 4G of FIG. 16, as a result of the combination lottery performed by operating the start switch 19, in a state where the bonus symbols are arranged without winning any combination (specific game situation). At some time, the type notification effect is executed. In the type notification effect, as shown in FIG. 15 (h1), in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27, an image (for example, three "R7") corresponding to the symbol combination that constitutes the winning RBB is displayed. It is done by When the player wins the RBB, the bonus introduction movie is set as described in S56 of FIG. 14, and the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. 15 (h2). As the bonus introduction screen, a combination of symbols forming the winning RBB is displayed together with a message such as “start bonus!”. After that, a moving image effect that excites the appearance of a character or the like and wins the RBB is performed, and the in-bonus effect is started.

  On the other hand, when the RBB is not won, when the third stop operation of the 3G is performed, the effect is switched to the one shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (i), only one of the remaining two stars is shining and a message such as "Oh!" Is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 15 (j), "sorry" and "sorry". Up to here ... "is displayed and the character A faces backward, so that an effect (non-winning result notification) for notifying the ending result corresponding to the bonus non-winning is performed. The effects shown in FIGS. 15 (i) to 15 (j) are performed after the third stop operation is performed at the 3G and the bet number at the 4G is set. When the bet number for the 4th G is set, the second continuous effect is ended, and the screen shifts to the normal screen as shown in FIG.

  Next, a display example of the first continuous effect will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a display example in the first continuous effect. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a display example when the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the timing of displaying (starting) an effect according to the degree of progress of the game in the first continuous effect, and FIG. 19A is a game in which the winning suggestion effect is executed. 19B shows an example in which a bonus prize is won, and FIG. 19B shows an example in which no bonus prize is won in the game in which the winning suggestion effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 19, triggered by winning the RBB5 (RBB1 + CH) in the game shown as the number of games 0, the rare role suggestion effect is executed in the game, and the first consecutive game from the game shown as the next number of games 1 is executed. The production has started.

  The first continuous effect is started when the 1G bet number is set. In the 1G, the title of the first continuous effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), a message such as “Find that child!” Is displayed as an achievement condition in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27, and the character A searches Kyorokyoro and “that child” under the message. Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that an effect having a storyline relating to whether or not the child can be found is executed. Further, below the achievement condition, it is shown that the expected value of the continuous effect to be started is two stars, and below the character A, a message such as "Where are you?" Is displayed. . The effect shown in FIG. 17A is performed until the bet number for the 2G is set after the third stop operation in the 1G is performed.

  When the number of bets for the 2G is set, the effect is switched to the effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17B, a state in which the character A is searching for that child is displayed, and a message such as "Oh, where is it?" Is displayed below it. Then, when the start switch 19 is operated in the 2G, the effects shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E are switched. In FIG. 17 (c), in response to a message such as "Crispy" from the right side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as "Kotchi!" Is displayed and a state in which the character A jumps to the right is displayed. Following this, in FIG. 17 (d), the character A jumps greatly to the right, and a message such as "Mimi-tsuke ..." is displayed, and in FIG. 17 (e), "Ta! The character A is displayed backward with a message such as “. In the effects shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E, after the start switch 19 is operated in the 2G, the third stop operation is performed in the 2G, and then the bet number for the 3G is set. Is done until.

  When the number of bets for the 3G is set, when the RBB is won, the effects are switched to those shown in FIGS. 17 (f) and 17 (m) to 17 (t). 17 (f), similar to FIG. 17 (b), a state in which the character A is searching for that child is displayed, and a message such as "Oh, where are you?" Is displayed below it. Is displayed. Shortly thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17 (m), a message such as "I am here!" Is shaded and highlighted in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27. FIG. 17 (m) is an effect that is executed only when the RBB is won, and is a winning suggestion effect that suggests the RBB winning. As a result, the victory flag is set to ON, and after that, the bonus symbols can be arranged, thereby allowing the type notification effect to be executed. Further, after the effect of FIG. 17 (m) is started, a series of effects up to FIG. 17 (t), which will be described later, is dripped, and thereafter, the effect of FIG. 17 (t) is continuously displayed. In the meantime, even after the 3rd game (game) is finished, a series of effects up to FIG. It should be noted that when a bonus prize is won before reaching FIG. 17 (t), the process moves to FIG. 17 (u) described later.

  After executing the winning suggestion effect of FIG. 17 (m), as shown in FIG. 17 (n), the character A is displayed in a large size, and a message such as “I heard it certainly !!” is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (o), in response to a message such as “Crying ...” from the left side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “That voice is over there!” Is displayed. As shown in 17 (p), a message that the character A jumps greatly to the left is displayed along with a message such as "I'll find you soon". Then, in FIG. 17 (q), a message such as “Mitsuke ...” is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17 (r), the character B corresponding to that child is displayed together with the message such as “ta!”.

  In FIG. 17 (s), a message corresponding to a conversation such as "I finally found it!" "I've been here all the time" is displayed along with the appearance of the character A approaching the character B. Then, in FIG. 17 (t), the character A and the character B are displayed side by side in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27, and a message such as “I did it!” Is displayed. FIG. 17 (t) is an effect that satisfies the achievement condition of "find out that child!", And is an effect equivalent to the end of the first continuous effect. The ending effect shown in FIG. 17 (t) is continuously displayed after the game until the winning RBB is won. When the player wins the RBB, the bonus introduction movie is set as described in S44 of FIG. 13, and as shown in FIG. 17 (u), the movie introduction is performed after the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The bonus production is started.

  The effects shown in FIGS. 17 (f) and 17 (m) to 17 (t) are started after the number of bets for the 3G is set, and then the game proceeds (start switch 19 or stop switch 21L). -21R, etc.) is executed for a predetermined execution time. The execution time required from FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t) is set longer than the execution time required from FIG. 17 (g) to FIG. 17 (j) at the time of non-winning of RBB described later. ing. In addition, during the first continuous effect, even after performing the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 17 (m), FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (s) (in particular, FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (q). )) And the like, which is an effect having a storyline related to the achievement condition of the first continuous effect, and an introduction effect for leading the ending is executed.

  After the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 17 (m) is executed, the winning RBB can be won at any timing of FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t). The type notification effect can be executed in the specific game situation. 18 (a) to 18 (f) are display examples shown in FIGS. 17 (m) to 17 (t), respectively. 18 (g) to 18 (m) are bonuses in the role lottery due to the operation of the 3G start switch 19 when each of FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (f) is displayed. It is a display example when the type notification effect is executed due to a specific game situation in which the small winning combination and the re-gaming winning combination are preferentially drawn onto the pay line NL in preference to the winning combination. For example, FIG. 18 (h) is a display example when the type notification production is executed when the start switch 19 is operated and the specific game situation is entered while FIG. 18 (b) is displayed. As described in S41 of FIG. 13, the type notification effect image is displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the layer in which the image of the first continuous effect is drawn, and according to the progress of the first continuous effect. The message image is displayed in a predetermined area (lower area in FIG. 17) of the liquid crystal display 27 where the message image is not displayed (upper right area in FIGS. 18 (g) to 18 (m)).

  Further, the type notification effect once started is continuously executed in the started game as long as the bonus non-winning or the reel is rotating. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 18 (g) to 18 (m), the content of the effect progresses for the first continuous effect, while the type notification effect is continuously executed in the same manner. It On the other hand, the type notification effect ends when the bonus is won in the game being executed, the bonus introduction movie is set, and the bonus introduction screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as shown in FIG. 18 (n).

  As shown in FIG. 19A, in a specific game situation in which the symbol combinations that make up the winning RBB1 in the 3G are aligned, the type notification effect is executed and the symbols that make up the RBB1 are awarded to the winning line NL. By operating the stop switches 21L to 21R at a timing when the player can pull up, the player wins the RBB1. As a result, the first continuous effect is finished, and the moving image effect by the bonus introduction movie is executed to execute the bonus middle effect.

  On the other hand, in the case where the stop switches 21L to 21R cannot be operated at a timing at which the symbols composing the RBB1 of which the type notification effect has been executed can be drawn onto the pay line NL, or as shown in FIG. 19 (b), When the winning combination (RPC in FIG. 19 (b)) has been won and the type notification effect has not been executed in the winning combination lottery in the 3G winning combination, the RBB1 is won in the game. I can't. In this case, also in the subsequent games, the ending effect shown in FIG. 17 (t) is continuously displayed until the winning RBB1 is won. It should be noted that, even after the third stop operation (non-winning of bonus combination) is performed and the game is ended before reaching FIG. 17 (t) in the first continuous effect, regardless of the fact that the game is ended. Instead, the first continuous effect is continuously executed. In this way, the first continuous production is continued until the winning bonus is won. In addition, when a specific game situation occurs when a winning combination (RPC in FIG. 19B) has not been won in the winning combination lottery, the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect. It

  On the other hand, in the case where the RBB is not won, when the number of bets for the 3G is set, the effects shown in FIGS. 17 (f) and 17 (g) to 17 (j) are switched. After FIG. 17 (f), as shown in FIG. 17 (g), in response to a message such as “Crying ...” from the left side of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “Something sounds!” Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 17 (h), a message that "This time, there!" Is displayed along with the character A jumping to the left. Then, in FIG. 17 (i), a message such as “Mimitsu ...” is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17 (j), a message such as “Ta! ... Are there any here?” And “Scene ...” is displayed. By displaying the character A backward, an effect of notifying the ending corresponding to the bonus non-winning is performed. The effects shown in FIGS. 17F and 17G to 17J are performed after the third stop operation is performed at the 3G and until the bet number at the 4G is set. When the number of bets for the 4th G is set, the first continuous effect ends, and the screen shifts to the normal screen as shown in FIG. 17 (k).

<Example of effects produced by the slot machine 1>
During the first continuous effect in the slot machine 1 according to the above embodiment, when one of the bonus combinations is won, as shown in FIGS. 17 (m) to 17 (t), the first continuous effect is generated. The winning suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined timing until the end of is notified (FIG. 17 (t)) (FIG. 17 (m)). Further, in the specific game situation in which the symbol combination of the bonus combination can be stopped on the pay line NL after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. A type notification effect is executed together with the first continuous effect. As a result, the player can recognize that the bonus combination has been won before the end of the first continuous effect is notified, and the player can also select the type of bonus combination that has been won in the specific game situation. It becomes recognizable. The execution time required from FIG. 17 (m) to FIG. 17 (t) at the time of winning the bonus combination is the execution time required from FIG. 17 (g) to FIG. 17 (j) at the time when the bonus combination is not won. Even if it is set longer than the time, as shown in FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (s) (particularly, FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (q)) after executing the winning suggestion effect. It has a storyline, and the introduction production is executed to guide the ending. For this reason, the necessity of operating the bonus detection procedure for determining whether a bonus has been won, which type of bonus has been won, and the like during the first continuous effect is reduced. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the first continuous effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, after the end of the second continuous effect in which the type notification effect is not executed during the continuous effect is notified, the bonus confirmation screen is displayed. On the other hand, during the first continuous effect, the player can recognize that the bonus combination has been won by the time the end of the first continuous effect is notified, and the player has won the winning combination in the specific game situation. The player can also recognize the type of bonus combination. Therefore, after the end of the first continuous effect is notified, the bonus confirmation screen is not displayed, and the end of the first continuous effect is continuously notified until the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped. To do. In this way, during the first continuous effect, by informing the information regarding the winning or non-income of the bonus combination during the first continuous effect, the bonus detection procedure is performed during the first continuous effect as compared with the second continuous effect. The need is reduced. As a result, the player can be made to pay more attention to the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved by the first continuous effect. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load from the notification of the ending of the first continuous effect until the symbol combination of the bonus combination is stopped, and to impress the player with the ending of the first continuous effect, The interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the bonus combination is won, the execution time required when the game progresses so as not to interrupt (cancel) the progress of the first continuous effect shown in FIG. 17 (for example, 1 minute 30 seconds) Is set to be longer than the execution time (for example, 45 seconds) required when the game is advanced so as not to interrupt (cancel) the progress of the second continuous effect shown in FIG. In particular, the execution time (for example, 1 minute) required when the game is advanced so as not to interrupt (cancel) the progress of the effect assigned to the 3rd G of the first continuous effect is 3G of the second continuous effect. It is set to be longer than the execution time (for example, 15 seconds) required when the game progresses so as not to interrupt (cancel) the progress of the effect assigned to the eye. For example, in the second continuous effect shown in FIG. 15 when the bonus combination is won, the three scenes shown in (e), (f), and (g) of FIG. ing. On the other hand, in the first continuous effect shown in FIG. 18 when the bonus combination is won, the nine scenes shown in (f) and (m) to (t) of FIG. That is, the first continuous effect has a longer execution time than the second continuous effect. Further, paying attention to the winning end notification from the winning suggestion effect, in the second continuous effect of FIG. 15, FIG. 15 (f) is the winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 15 (g) is the winning end notification. In, the final announcement of the winning is given immediately after the winning suggestion production. On the other hand, in the first continuous effect of FIG. 17, FIG. 17 (m) is a winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 17 (t) is a winning conclusion notification. The winning end notification is performed after at least 6 scenes of 17 (n) to (s), and in the first continuous production, the production from the suggested suggestion production to the winning final notice is longer than in the second continuous production. ing. While the execution time is thus set, the bonus confirmation screen is not displayed after the end of the first continuous effect. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the degree of interest of the player to the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified.

  Further, the image of the type notification effect is displayed in a layer having a higher priority than the image of the first continuous effect. As a result, regardless of the image (or the degree of progress) of the first continuous effect when the type notification effect is executed, it is possible to notify the player so that the player can surely recognize the type of the winning bonus combination.

  In addition, the image of the type notification effect is set to be displayed in an area that does not overlap the area in which the message image displayed according to the progress of the first continuous effect is displayed. For this reason, even when the type notification effect is executed during the first continuous effect, the message image displayed according to the progress of the first continuous effect may be affected by the image of the type notification effect. Absent. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the player has difficulty in recognizing the message image displayed during the first continuous effect.

  Further, during the first continuous effect, even after the type notification effect is executed, as in the case where the type notification effect is not executed (regardless of the presence of the type notification effect), the first continuous effect is generated. Continue to run. Therefore, the process can be simplified as compared with a case where the effect contents in the first continuous effect are switched or changed depending on whether or not the type notification effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing. Further, by continuing to perform the first continuous effect even after the type notification effect is executed, it is possible to know the connection of effects because the continuous effect is not continuously performed after the type notification effect is executed. The inconvenience of disappearing can be prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, when the 3G effect is started and the start switch 19 is operated promptly and the type notification effect is executed at a relatively early timing during the first continuous effect during the bonus winning combination ( For example, even in FIG. 18 (g) and the like, the same first continuous effect as when the type notification effect is not executed at the timing (for example, FIGS. 18A to 18F) continues. Is executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the time from the start of the first continuous effect to the notification of the ending being shortened without being affected by the timing at which the type notification effect is executed (the time is kept constant. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified.

  In addition, during the first continuous effect, even after executing the winning suggestion effect in FIG. 17 (m), FIG. 17 (n) to FIG. 17 (s) (in particular, FIG. )) And the like, which is an effect having a storyline related to the achievement condition of the first continuous effect, and which is an introduction effect for leading the ending. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of interest of the player with respect to the content of the first continuous effect after the winning suggestion effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, etc., the type notification effect is executed when it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination which is won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R on the pay line NL. To be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination cannot be stopped even though the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated at appropriate timings when the type notification effect is executed.

<Modification>
It should be considered that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope. The following is a modification of the embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect shown in FIG. 17 is exemplified as the first continuous effect that allows the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect. However, the first continuous production that allows the execution of the type notification production during the continuous production is not limited to the continuous production shown in FIG. It may be continuous production with different sex. When a plurality of types of first continuous effects are provided, the effect to be executed by lottery may be determined in the precursory course lottery in S11 of FIG.

  Here, another example of the first continuous effect will be described. As the effect corresponding to the 3rd G, the first continuous effect in the above embodiment shifts to the effect shown in FIG. 17 (m) when the bonus combination is won, and when the bonus combination is not won, the first continuous effect shown in FIG. The example of shifting to production has been described. However, the first continuous effect is not limited to this, and even when the bonus combination is won, after the same effect as the effect transferred when the bonus combination is not won is executed, the loser is revived. Further, a continuous effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a first continuous effect X) for executing a winning suggestion effect and notifying the end of the bonus winning combination may be provided. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a display example in the first continuous effect X.

  The first continuous effect X is started when the bet amount for the 1G is set. When the bet amount for the 1G is set, the effects shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (d) are started. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), a message such as “Win the competition!” Is displayed as an achievement condition in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27, and a rival character C (in FIG. 20 (a)) is displayed below the message. A state in which the character arranged on the upper side) and the character A on the player side (the character arranged on the lower side in FIG. 20A) are located at the start line of the track is displayed, and a predetermined time elapses. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), a message such as "Win Kogaeru in competition!" Is displayed as the additional information of the achievement condition. Furthermore, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a message such as "Good" or "Start" is displayed as shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 20 (d). The effects shown in FIGS. 20A to 20D are performed until the bet number for the 2G is set after the third stop operation in the 1G is performed.

  When the number of bets for the second G is set, the effects are switched to the effects shown in FIGS. 20 (e) to 20 (h). As shown in FIGS. 20 (e) to 20 (h), it is displayed that characters A and C are jumping to the right while competing with each other. The effects shown in FIGS. 20 (e) to 20 (h) are performed after the third stop operation in the 2G is performed and the bet number in the 3G is set.

  When the number of bets for the 3G is set, if the bonus combination is not won, the effects are switched to those shown in FIGS. 20 (i) to (n). In FIG. 20 (i), after the goal is displayed and a message such as “I'm about to reach the goal!” Is displayed, the final stages of the characters A and C competing are displayed in FIGS. To be done. FIG. 20 (m) is a state in which the character C finishes before the character A, which is started when the pressing operation is released and OFF is detected after the stop switch is ON detected by the third stop operation of the third G. Is displayed. After that, in FIG. 20 (n), a state in which the character C is happy while the character A is sitting backward is displayed. By (n) of FIG. 20, an effect of notifying the ending corresponding to the non-winning bonus combination is performed. The effects shown in FIGS. 20 (i) to 20 (n) are performed after the third stop operation is performed at the 3G and until the bet number at the 4G is set. When the number of bets for the 4th G is set, the first continuous effect X ends and the screen shifts to the normal screen as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the case of winning the bonus combination, when the number of bets for the 3rd G is set, the normal numbers shown in FIGS. 20 and the loser revival pattern effect from FIG. 20 (p) to FIG. 20 (z) through FIG. 20 (i) to (n). In the case where the bonus combination is won, it is determined in the precursory course lottery whether the winning pattern production or the loser revival pattern production is performed. FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing of displaying the effect according to the progress degree of the game after the 3G in the winning pattern. FIG. 21A shows the number of games and the winning situation in the lottery from the upper part, and shows the effect to be executed in the lower part. In addition, FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining an example of the execution timing of the type notification effect.

  First, when the winning pattern effect is executed, after the effect similar to the above-described FIGS. 20 (j) to (l) is performed, the pressing operation is performed after the stop switch is detected to be ON by the third stop operation of the 3G. When it is released and OFF is detected, the display shifts to that shown in FIG. In FIG. 20 (s), a state in which the character A finishes before the character C is displayed. The effect of FIG. 20 (s) is a winning suggestion effect in the winning pattern effect. As a result, the victory flag is set to ON as shown in FIG. 21 (a), and after that, the bonus symbols can be aligned to allow the type notification effect to be executed. That is, after FIG. 20 (s), the type notification effect is executed in the specific game situation. Since the winning suggestion effect of FIG. 20 (s) is executed with the third stop operation as a trigger, the type notification effect is not executed in the display state of FIG. 20 (s) in timing.

  After the effect shown in FIG. 20 (s) is started, a series of effects up to FIG. 20 (z), which will be described later, are dripped, and thereafter, the effect shown in FIG. 20 (z) is continuously displayed. In the meantime, even after the 4th game (game) is started, a series of effects up to FIG. It should be noted that when a bonus prize is won before reaching FIG. 20 (z), a bonus introduction screen is displayed. In FIG. 21 (a), among the series of effects shown in FIGS. 20 (s) to 20 (z), the effects up to FIG. 20 (y) are cast down to the 6th G, and the RBB1 is won at the 6th G. 20 (z) is executed and the bonus introduction screen is displayed without being executed. In addition, in the example of FIG. 21A, it is shown that the 4G and 6G are in the specific game situation, and correspondingly, in FIG. 21B, in the 4G and 6G The example when the type notification effect is being executed is shown.

  Returning to FIG. 20, after executing the winning suggestion effect of FIG. 20 (s), as shown in FIG. 20 (t), the character A is happy while the character C is sitting backwards. Is displayed, and a message such as “I did it!” Is displayed. Note that, after the display state of FIG. 20 (t), the start switch 19 of the 4G can be operated in timing, and a specific game situation can be achieved. The dotted frame in the upper right area of the liquid crystal display 27 in FIG. 20 indicates the display area in which the image of the type notification effect is displayed. After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display shown in FIG. 20 (t), as shown in FIG. 20 (u), in response to a message such as "Oh!" From the right side, "This voice is!" 20 (v), the character A finds the character B and approaches the character B as shown in FIG. 20 (v), and the conversation such as "I wanted to meet you!" "I won!" A message corresponding to the interaction is displayed. Even after that, as shown in FIGS. 20 (w) to 20 (y), the conversational exchange having a storyline between the character A and the character B is displayed. In FIG. 20 (z), the character A and the character B are displayed side by side in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27, a message such as “I did it!” Is displayed, and “Congratulation” is displayed above the character A. Is displayed in large size. FIG. 20 (z) is an effect corresponding to the ending when the bonus combination is won in the first continuous effect X.

  The ending effect shown in FIG. 20 (z) is continuously displayed even after the game until the winning bonus combination is won. 20 (s) is started due to the third stop operation of the 3G, regardless of the progress of the game thereafter (operations to the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L to 21R, etc.). , (Z) is executed over a predetermined execution time. The execution time required from FIG. 20 (s) to FIG. 20 (z) is set longer than the execution time required from FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. 20 (n) when the bonus combination is not won. There is. Further, paying attention to the winning end notification from the winning suggestion effect, as described above, in the second continuous effect of FIG. 15, FIG. 15 (f) is the winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 15 (g) is the winning end notification. In the continuous effect, the winning end notification is given immediately after the winning suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the winning pattern effect of the first continuous effect X of FIG. 20, FIG. 20 (s) is the winning suggestion effect, and FIG. 20 (z) is the winning conclusion notification, and in the continuous effect, the winning suggestion effect is After being performed, at least 6 scenes of (t) to (y) of FIG. 20 have been notified of the winning conclusion, and the winning pattern presentation of the first continuous production X is the winning suggestion production as compared to the second continuous production. The production from the announcement to the end of the election has become longer. In addition, during the winning pattern production in the first continuous production X, even after executing the winning suggestion production in FIG. 20 (s), as shown in FIG. 20 (t) to FIG. And an introduction effect for leading the ending is executed.

  Next, when the loser revival pattern effect is executed, effects similar to those in FIGS. 20 (j) to (n) described above in the 3G are performed. When the next 4G bet amount is set, as shown in FIG. 20 (p), a message such as “Not finished yet” is shaded and highlighted in the central area of the liquid crystal display 27. . FIG. 20 (p) is an effect that is executed only when a bonus combination is won and is a winning suggestion effect that suggests a bonus combination winning. As a result, the victory flag is set to ON, and after that, the bonus symbols can be arranged, thereby allowing the type notification effect to be executed. That is, after FIG. 20 (p), the type notification effect is executed in the specific game situation. FIG. 20 (p) is an effect executed when the number of bets is set, and when the start switch 19 is immediately operated to enter the specific game situation, the type notification effect can be executed. After the effect of FIG. 20 (p) is started, a series of effects up to FIG. 20 (z), which will be described later, are dripped, and thereafter, the effect of FIG. 20 (z) is continuously displayed. In the meantime, even after the 4th game (game) is finished, a series of effects up to FIG. It should be noted that when a bonus prize is won before reaching FIG. 20 (z), a bonus introduction screen is displayed.

  After (p) of FIG. 20, as shown in (q) of FIG. 20, after a message such as “Ping Pong Bread Pawn” is displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 27, the screen shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, a message such as "Kogael-kun was disqualified, Kogael-kun was disqualified. Frog-kun's advance victory" is displayed, and the character C is upset. After that, the same effect as the effect after FIG. 20 (t) is executed. When the loser revival pattern effect is started after the 4th bet number is set, a predetermined execution is performed regardless of the progress of the game thereafter (operations to the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L to 21R, etc.). It runs over time. The execution time (execution time of the loser revival pattern) required to reach FIG. 20 (p) to FIG. 20 (z) is executed after ending FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. 20 (n) when the bonus hand is not won. Therefore, it is longer than the execution time required when the bonus combination is not won. Further, paying attention to the winning end notification from the winning suggestion effect, in the loser revival pattern effect of the first continuous effect X of FIG. 20, FIG. 20 (p) is the winning suggestion effect and FIG. 20 (z) is the winning end notification. In the continuous effect, after the suggestion of winning effect is performed, the winning end notification is performed through at least 8 scenes of (q), (r), (t) to (y) of FIG. 20, and the first continuous effect is performed. The loser revival pattern effect of X has a longer effect from the winning suggestion effect to the winning conclusion notification than the second consecutive effect. In addition, during the loser revival pattern production in the first continuous production X, even after executing the winning suggestion production in FIG. 20 (p), as shown in FIG. 20 (t) to FIG. 20 (y), etc. Introducing an effect that is effective and leads to the ending.

  Even during such a first continuous effect X, when one of the bonus combinations is won, a winning suggestion effect is given at a predetermined timing until the end of the first continuous effect is notified (FIG. 20 (z)). This is feasible (FIG. 20 (p), FIG. 20 (s)). In addition, after the winning suggestion effect is executed in the first continuous effect X, and in the specific game situation in which the symbol combination of the bonus combination can be stopped on the pay line NL, the same as in FIG. The type notification effect is executed together with the 1 continuous effect X. As a result, the player can recognize that the bonus combination has been won before the end of the first continuous production X is notified, and the player can also identify the type of bonus combination that has been won in the specific game situation. Can be recognized. 20 (m) to 20 (z) through FIG. 20 (m) through FIG. 20 (p) at the time of winning the bonus combination and from FIG. 20 (s) to FIG. 20 (z). Even if the execution time is set longer than the execution time required from FIG. 20 (m) to FIG. 20 (n) at the time of non-winning of the bonus combination, FIG. As shown in t) to FIG. 20 (y) and the like, a production having a storyline and an introduction production for leading the ending are executed. For this reason, it is less necessary to operate in the bonus detection procedure for determining whether the bonus combination has been won in the first continuous effect X, which kind of bonus combination has been won, and the like. As a result, the player can be focused on the effect until the end of the first continuous effect X is notified, and the interest of the game can be improved by the first continuous effect X.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, an example in which the type notification effect is executed together with the first continuous effect due to the specific game situation after the winning suggestion effect is executed during the first continuous effect has been described. However, the type notification effect is not limited to this as long as it is executed together with the first continuous effect, and may be executed even after the winning suggestion effect is executed, even if it is not the specific game situation. . The type notification effect may be executed, for example, from the execution of the winning suggestion effect to the bonus winning, and a predetermined period (5 seconds, or next time from the execution of the winning suggestion effect. The game may be executed from the time when the game is started) until the bonus prize is won. In this case, it may or may not notify that it is the specific game situation. Specific examples of these will be described with reference to FIGS. 21C to 21E. 21 (c) to 21 (e) are diagrams for explaining a modified example of the type notification effect, in which after the suggestion effect for winning is executed, the next game is started until the bonus is won. The example which performs notification production is shown. 21 (c) to 21 (e) show an example of a case where the type notification effect is executed corresponding to the progress degree of the game shown in FIG. 21 (a).

  FIG. 21C shows an example in which the type notification effect is continued to be executed regardless of whether or not it is the specific game status, without notifying that the specific game status is in progress during execution of the type notification effect. As illustrated in FIG. 21C, after the suggestion effect for winning is executed in the 3G shown in FIG. 21A, in the period from the operation of the start switch 19 to the bonus winning in the next 4G. While executing the type notification effect, the type game effect may not be notified during execution of the type notification effect.

  21D and 21E show an example of notifying that the game state is the specific game status during execution of the type notification effect. As illustrated in FIG. 21 (d), when the 4G shown in FIG. 21 (a) executes the type notification effect from the time when the start switch 19 is operated to when the bonus prize is won, the game is not in the specific game situation. The type notification effect is displayed in the first mode, and the type notification effect is displayed in the second mode different from the first mode to notify that the specific game status is the specific game status when the specific game status is reached. It may be.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining examples of the first aspect and the second aspect of the type notification effect. 22A to 22C each show an example of the first mode of the type notification effect. The first mode a of FIG. 22 (a) is a mode in which an image of the symbol combination of the winning bonus combination is displayed in a predetermined size. The first mode b of FIG. 22B is a mode (gray-out mode) in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning bonus combination is displayed in light gray. The first mode c of FIG. 22 (c) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning combination that has been won is displayed smaller than the second mode. Note that the first mode of the type notification effect is not limited to the modes shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (c), and may be a combination of these and other display modes.

  FIG.22 (d) -FIG.22 (f) have each shown the example of the 2nd aspect of a classification notification production. The second mode a of FIG. 22 (d) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning combination that has been won is displayed in a predetermined size and the displayed image of the symbol combination itself is illuminated. The second mode b of FIG. 22 (e) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning bonus combination is displayed larger than that of the first mode. The second mode c in FIG. 22 (f) is a mode in which the image of the symbol combination of the winning bonus combination that is won is made larger and brighter than in the first mode. As a result, the player can be notified of the specific game situation from the display mode of the type notification effect. The second mode of the type notification effect is not limited to the modes shown in FIGS. 22 (d) to 22 (f) as long as it is a mode that is different from the first mode and is emphasized more than the first mode. Alternatively, the display position may be different (eg, displayed at the center position), or another display mode may be used. In addition, any one of the modes shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C may be the first mode and the other modes may be the second mode. For example, the mode of the type notification effect when the specific game situation is not set may be FIG. 22 (b) or (c), and the mode of the type notification effect when the specific game situation is set may be FIG. 22 (a). In addition, any one of the modes shown in FIGS. 22D to 22F may be the first mode and the other modes may be the second mode. For example, the mode of the type notification effect when the specific game situation is not set may be FIG. 22 (d) or (e), and the mode of the type notification effect when the specific game state is set may be FIG. 22 (f).

  In FIG. 21D and FIG. 22, an example in which the specific game situation is notified by the display mode of the type notification effect has been described. However, the specific game situation is notified by an effect different from the type notification effect. May be For example, as illustrated in FIG. 21 (e), the type notification effect is executed from the time the start switch 19 is operated in the 4G to the bonus winning, and the specific game situation is notified when the game situation is the specific game situation. As an effect for doing so, for example, a sound effect such as "Shakeen" may be output from the speakers 31L and 31R. Further, the effect for notifying the specific game situation is not limited to this, and may be, for example, displaying a message image such as “Aim!” On the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the specific game situation.

  In the modification described with reference to FIGS. 21 (d) and 22 and 21 (e), as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the classification is performed regardless of whether or not it is the specific game situation. Although the description has been made on the premise that the notification production is continuously executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the case where the type notification production is executed in the specific game situation as shown in FIG. d) and the second aspect shown in FIG. 22 or the effect shown in FIG. 21 (e) may be applied. For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the type notification effect is executed while the special game situation is being performed, and as shown in FIG. 21 (e), a sound effect such as "Shakeen" is output from the speakers 31L, 31R. May be. Further, the mode of the type notification effect executed when in the specific game situation as shown in FIG. 21B may be the second mode shown in FIG. 21D and FIG. Furthermore, while the mode of the type notification effect executed in the specific game situation as shown in FIG. 21 (b) is the second mode shown in FIG. 21 (d) and FIG. 22, the type notification effect is executed. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 21E, a sound effect such as "Shakeen" may be output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, as the first continuous effect in which the winning suggestion effect is executed, an example is suggested in which the bonus combination is won by executing the winning suggestion effect at a predetermined timing. However, the timing that suggests that the bonus combination is won is not limited to the predetermined timing during the continuous effect, and may be a timing before the predetermined timing, for example. When the bonus combination is won, for example, by displaying the title at the start of the first continuous effect in a special mode (for example, a rainbow mode) different from usual, the bonus combination is won at a timing earlier than a predetermined timing. In some cases, it may occur that it indicates that Thus, even if it is suggested that the bonus combination is won at a timing before the predetermined timing, the type notification production is not executed until the predetermined timing during the first continuous production, and the predetermined timing It may be configured such that the winning suggestion effect is executed when reaching, and the type notification effect can be executed together with the continuous effect after the winning suggestion effect is executed. That is, even if it suggests that the bonus combination is won multiple times during one continuous effect, the type notification effect is displayed after the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing during the continuous effect. It may be executable. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of winning the bonus at an early stage of the continuous production by not performing the type notification production at least until the predetermined timing, while abundant timings suggesting that the winning combination is won. The interest of the game can be improved by the effect up to the predetermined timing.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified example, the example in which the first continuous effect mid-processing shown in FIG. 12A is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the first continuous effect has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed when a predetermined operation for advancing the game is performed. Similarly to the above, the example in which the process during the second continuous effect shown in FIG. 12B is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.2 seconds) in the second continuous effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be executed when a predetermined operation for advancing the game is performed. The predetermined operation may be, for example, when the start switch 19 is operated.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified example, the first continuous production (FIG. 18) and the first continuous production X (FIG. 20) are illustrated as the continuous productions that allow the execution of the type notification production during the continuous production. The second continuous production (FIG. 15) is exemplified as the continuous production that does not allow the execution of the notification production, and when the continuous production is started, the first continuous production and the first continuous production X are executed or the second continuous production is executed. An example of determining whether or not and executing the determined type of continuous production has been described. Here, for example, comparing the effect contents of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, although a common character appears, since the achievement conditions (story characteristics) are completely different, it can be said that they are different types of effect types. . However, by determining one of the different types of effect types, it is possible to make the continuous effect allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect, or to allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect. Not limited to determining whether or not it is a continuous production, for example, as the production type of the same system, the production type that allows the execution of the type notification production during the continuous production, and the execution of the type notification production during the continuous production The effect type may be provided to determine which effect type to execute the continuous effect when starting the continuous effect. As an example, as the production type of the same system, a first production type that is the same as the first continuous production (FIG. 18), and similar or similar achievement conditions such as "find that child" like the first continuous production A second effect type for which (story) is set may be provided. As the second effect type in this case, for example, the same effect as in FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (f) is executed, and when RBB is not won, similar to FIG. 17 (g) to FIG. 17 (j). On the other hand, when the RBB is elected, the effects similar to those in FIGS. 17 (g) to 17 (i) are executed and then the effects in FIG. 17 (r) and thereafter are executed. May be. Similarly, for the first continuous effect X, as the effect type of the same system, an effect type that allows the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect and an effect type that does not allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect. May be provided. In this way, when starting the continuous effect, the first effect type that allows the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect is set, or the second effect type that does not allow the execution of the type notification effect during the continuous effect. It may be what determines.

  Further, depending on the progress of the game during the continuous production, the continuous production is executed by switching from the middle of the continuous production to the first continuous production or the like and when it is executed by switching to the second continuous production. May occur. For example, when a predetermined continuous effect started by winning one winning combination is started and one of the RBBs 1 to 8 is won in the combination lottery during the predetermined continuous effect, the first continuous effect is generated from the middle of the predetermined continuous effect. Alternatively, when one winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery during the predetermined continuous effect, the predetermined continuous effect is switched to the second continuous effect and executed. Good. The predetermined effect may be a continuous effect different from both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, or may be the second continuous effect. The trigger for switching the continuous effects may be established according to the result of the role lottery, or may be established according to the result of a predetermined lottery different from the role lottery. As a result, it is possible to enrich the variation of continuous production.

  Also, the type notification effect has been described with respect to an example in which execution is allowed during a predetermined continuous effect (first continuous effect and first continuous effect X), but the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the result of a predetermined lottery. Execution of the type notification effect may be permitted. For example, when it is configured to switch from the middle of the predetermined continuous effect to the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect as in the above modification, a predetermined lottery is performed during the predetermined continuous effect, and the type notification effect It is also possible to switch to the first continuous effect when it is determined that the execution is permitted, and to switch to the second continuous effect when it is not determined that the type notification effect is permitted to be executed. Further, the first production type and the type notification production which are the production types of the same system (the same achievement condition (story property) and the same characters that appear) as continuous productions and in which execution of the type notification production is permitted. According to the fact that a plurality of types including a second effect type that is not allowed to be executed are provided, a predetermined lottery is performed during the continuous effect, and it is determined that the execution of the type notification effect is allowed in the lottery. It is also possible to switch from the middle of the continuous effect to the first effect type, and switch from the middle of the continuous effect to the second effect type in response to the fact that the execution of the type notification effect has not been determined. For example, as the production type of continuous production of the same system, a losing normal pattern, a pattern including a losing chance increase, a winning normal pattern (execution of the type notification producing is not allowed), a pattern including a winning chance increase (execution of a type notifying production is allowed. , And the winning premier pattern (execution of the type notification effect is allowed) is provided, even when the bonus is won, a predetermined lottery is performed during the continuous effect and the lottery is performed. In accordance with the decision to allow the execution of the type notification effect, a pattern including an increased chance of winning in the middle of the continuous effect (execution of the type notification effect is allowed) or a winning premium pattern (execution of the type notification effect) Is allowed) and the continuous effect is executed, and it is not determined that the execution of the type notification effect is allowed. It may be executed a continuous effect is switched to win the normal pattern (the execution of the type notification effect is not allowed) from the middle of the continuous effect in response to the. As a result, it is possible to enrich the variation of continuous production. In addition, since the type changes in the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to make the player have an expectation as to which type of continuous effect is to be executed. Further, since the continuous effect of any type is executed from the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified example, even after the specific game situation is set and the type notification production is executed during the first continuous production, it is the same as when the type notification production is not executed without the specific game situation. The example of continuously executing the effect contents of the continuous effect has been described. However, if the continuous production is executed even after the type notification production is executed in the specific game situation, it is not limited to the case where the same continuous production is continuously executed. For example, in the case of the specific game situation Instead, the content of the effect different from that when the type notification effect is not executed may be executed. The different effect content may be, for example, an effect in which the display mode is different from that before the type notification effect is executed (for example, the color of the subtitle / serif is different, the color of the character is different, etc.), or the special effect is special. (For example, an effect that can be executed only when the type notification effect is executed). Further, in the case where a plurality of effect types are provided in the continuous effects of the same system (the same achievement condition (story property) or the same characters appearing) (the character movement, story development, etc. are different), It is also possible to switch to another effect type continuous effect in the same system from the middle. For example, in the case where a loss normal pattern, a pattern including a losing chance increase, a winning normal pattern, a pattern including a winning chance up, and a winning premier pattern are provided as the effect types of continuous effects of the same system, the effect of the first continuous effect is provided. The type of the first continuous effect may be switched to a pattern including a winning chance while being executed while the type is won and the normal pattern is being executed. As a result, the type changes in the middle of the continuous effect, so that it is possible to make the player have an expectation as to which type of continuous effect is to be executed. Further, since the continuous effect of any type is executed from the middle of the continuous effect, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired.

  Further, after the specific game situation is reached and the type notification effect is executed, a continuous effect with a long execution time may be executed. For example, when the type notification effect is executed at the first timing, a continuous effect in which a longer execution time is set than when the type notification effect is executed at the second timing after the first timing may be executed. Good. As a result, it is possible to abundant variations of continuous effects, and it is possible to provide the player with continuous effects for a long time after the type notification effect is executed or at the timing.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified example, regarding the effects until the end of the first continuous effect is notified at the time of winning the bonus combination (FIGS. 17 (m) to (t), etc.), the game (fig. If the bet number of the next game (4G in FIG. 19) is set after the 3G in 19 is finished (bonus non-winning), the end of the first continuous production is notified even after that. The production of may be continuously executed. As a result, it is possible to show the effect until the end of the first continuous effect is notified even to the player who has a fast progress speed of the game, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Even in this case, if a bonus prize is won in the game (third G in FIG. 19) before the end notification, the first continuous effect may be ended and the bonus introduction movie may be executed. .

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the winning suggestion effect is executed at the start of the game has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at the end of the game (for example, at the time of the third stop operation). It may be one that is done. Further, the example in which the winning suggestion effect is executed in the 3G that notifies the end of the first continuous effect is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the winning suggestion effect notifies the ending of the first continuous effect. It may be executed in a game earlier than that (eg, 1G, 2G). Also in this case, the type notification effect is executed when the winning suggestion effect is executed in the first continuous effect and the execution is permitted after the victory flag is set, and is executed in the specific game situation. It may be. That is, the type notification effect may be executed in a game (for example, 1G, 2G) prior to the game informing the end of the first continuous effect, as in the case of the suggestion effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which during the second continuous effect, the effect corresponding to the winning suggestion effect is not executed even when the bonus combination is won. However, the second continuous effect is not limited to this as long as the type notification effect is not executed during the second continuous effect in order to display the bonus confirmation screen after the end. It may be a suggestion that the winning combination is won by an in-direction.

  The continuous production in the above-described embodiment has been described with respect to an example in which the possibility of winning the bonus combination is suggested in the role lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and games that can be won in other lottery different from the role lottery. It may be a production that suggests the possibility of winning the advantageous value for the person.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which there is no setting difference in the winning probabilities of “RBB1” to “RBB8” as a winning combination group including RBB has been described. Thus, a setting difference may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the single game effect is provided as the precursor effect has been described. In addition, after the single game effect is executed, the screen may change to a normal screen when the bonus combination is not won, and the confirmation screen may be displayed when the bonus combination is won. As the single game effect, when the bonus combination is won, the first single game effect that allows the execution of the type notification effect during the single game effect and the execution of the type notification effect during the single game effect are allowed. A second single game effect that is not provided may be provided. In this case, after the first single game effect is executed, the final screen of the first single game effect is continuously displayed until the bonus is won without shifting to the confirmation screen, and the second single game effect is executed. After that, the confirmation screen may be displayed. In addition, a first pattern (effect type) that is a predetermined single game effect but allows execution of a type notification effect, and a predetermined single game effect (a single game effect of the same system as the above-mentioned "predetermined single game effect"). However, there may be a second pattern (effect type) in which the execution of the type notification effect is not allowed and then a transition is made to the confirmation screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes the three left variable display columns 10L to the right variable display column 10R will be described. It may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display rows. Further, although the variable display unit 13 is shown as an example including the reels 11L to 11R, the variable display unit 13 is not limited to this, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, an example in which only one pay line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of pay lines may be set.

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

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that includes a display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation unit that stops the variable display, and that can provide a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles including a plurality of special roles has been won.
Stop control means for controlling the symbols to be stopped according to the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation of the stop operation means,
Special state control means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbol corresponding to the special combination,
In the role lottery, carry-over means for carrying over the winning of the special role until the symbol corresponding to the special role is stopped after winning the special role.
It is a production for suggesting the possibility of winning the special role in the role lottery, and after advancing the content of the production over a plurality of games, a continuous production for notifying the end of the production Continuous performance executing means to be executed,
And a type notification effect executing means for executing a type notification effect for informing the type of the special role when the special role is won,
Of the operation modes for the stop operation means, the specific operation mode in which the symbol corresponding to the special combination can be stopped when the special combination is won is set to be different for each of the plurality of types of special combinations. And
The stop control unit corresponds to the special combination when the stop operation unit is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode corresponding to the type of the special combination even when the special combination is won. Without stopping the symbol, it is possible to stop the symbol corresponding to the special combination when the stop operating means is operated in the specific operation mode,
The continuous production run means is, when you are winning in the special auditors, executable der the winning suggestion director suggests that you are elected to the special role in up to inform the outcome of the continuous production, Until the end of the continuous effect is notified, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only in the final game of the plurality of games in which the continuous effect can be executed, but also in the game performed before the final game. Is possible,
The type notification means, triggered by the Rukoto is elected suggested effect is performed during the continuous effect, after the time the winning suggested effect has been executed or the winning suggestion effect is performed, the continuous effect of running A gaming machine that executes the type notification effect together with. By providing the permission information setting means for setting permission information for permitting the execution of the type notification effect by executing the winning suggestion effect during the continuous effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the type notifying unit executes the type notifying effect on condition that the permission information is set. Equipped with image display means capable of displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying images in a display area by superimposing the layers,
The image of the continuous effect executed by the continuous effect execution means is displayed in a predetermined layer of the plurality of layers in the image display means,
The type notification effect of the image to be executed by the type notification means priority than said predetermined layer among the plurality of layers in said image display means is displayed on the higher layers, to claim 1 or claim 2 The game machine described. An image display means capable of displaying an image in the display area is provided,
The image of the continuous effect executed by the continuous effect execution means is displayed in the display area,
When the continuous production is executed by the continuous production execution means, a message image is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area according to the progress of the continuous production,
The type wherein the type notification effect of the image that is executed by the notifying means, said displayed in the area other than the predetermined region of the display area, the gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 3. The continuous presentation execution unit also executes a continuous effect after the said type notification effect is performed in a continuous production which allows the execution of the type notification effect, according to any one of claims 1 to 4 Amusement machine.