JP6723081B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a gaming machine, a predetermined bet number is set, and based on a start operation being performed, a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed, a gaming medium such as a gaming ball, etc. is played by a launching device. There is a pachinko game machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

In such a gaming machine, it has been proposed to perform an effect that prompts a player to perform a predetermined operation (such as operation of a MAXBET switch) (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-147760, A (paragraph [0263], Drawing 38).

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 displays a character (for example, a character “MAXBET should be hit repeatedly!”) indicating a predetermined operation on a liquid crystal display as an effect for promoting a predetermined operation. , Interlocking with a predetermined operation is not taken into consideration.

The present invention is to solve such a problem, and to improve the enjoyment of a game by linking an effect for promoting a predetermined motion with the predetermined motion.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine or the like in the “Modification of gaming machine” column),
Detection means (production switch sensor, [variation of detection means] column) for detecting a predetermined action of the player (operation to the production switch 56, operation to the ball hitting handle in the [variation example of predetermined movement] column, etc.) Temperature sensor, voltage sensor, etc.),
Specific effect executing means (specific effect, effect described in the [variation of specific effect] column, etc.) for executing a specific effect in response to the detection means detecting the predetermined operation;
Wherein the predetermined operation operation instructions directing urging includes a, an instruction directing execution means for executing the (button operation promoting effect, effect, etc. listed in the column Modification of operation instructions directing]) (such as the sub-controller 91),
The operation instruction effect is an effect using a character image (a character image such as “press a button”),
One characters constituting the character image is formed by at least a portion component of the character (part of the "field" of the "push") is (image representing an operation button) image representing a predetermined operation It is

With such a configuration, the image representing the predetermined motion urged by the motion instruction effect forms at least a part of the character image forming the motion instruction effect, so that the motion instruction effect and the predetermined operation can be interlocked. It is possible and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
Further provided is an operation means that can be operated by the player (switch 56 for effect, hitting ball operation handle in the “variation of predetermined operation” column, etc.),
The predetermined operation is an operation on the operation means.

According to such a configuration, since the trigger for the specific effect to be performed is the operation to the operation means, it is easy to understand the trigger for the specific effect to be performed, and the player can easily switch from the operation instruction effect to the specific effect. You can

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
A slot machine that variably displays the variable display unit, derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and is capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
And a performance executing means for executing a performance (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
The effect execution means,
When the derivation operation means is not operated for a predetermined time after the variable display of the variable display portion is started (for example, when the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes after the lever is operated). ), a first promotion effect executing means for executing a first promotion effect (for example, a reel stop notification shown in FIG. 16A) for prompting an operation to the derivation operation means,
A second promotion effect that executes a second promotion effect (for example, a button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 16A) that prompts a specific operation (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56) other than the operation on the derivation operation means. Including execution means,
When the specific operation is performed during the execution of the second promotion effect, the second promotion effect execution means terminates the second promotion effect and special effect (for example, the specific effect shown in FIG. 16C). (For example, switch from the button operation promotion effect to the specific effect),
The first promotion effect execution means does not execute the first promotion effect when the second promotion effect is being executed (for example, when the button operation promotion effect is being executed, the reel stop notification is not executed). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the second promotion effect from being hindered by the first promotion effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

(4) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
A slot machine that variably displays the variable display unit, derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and is capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
And a performance executing means for executing a performance (for example, the sub-control unit 91),
The effect execution means,
When the derivation operation means is not operated for a predetermined time after the variable display of the variable display portion is started (for example, when the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes after the lever is operated). ), a first promotion effect executing means for executing a first promotion effect (for example, a reel stop notification shown in FIG. 16A) for prompting an operation to the derivation operation means,
A second promotion effect that executes a second promotion effect (for example, a button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 16A) that prompts a specific operation (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56) other than the operation on the derivation operation means. Including execution means,
When the specific operation is performed during the execution of the second promotion effect, the second promotion effect execution means terminates the second promotion effect and special effect (for example, the specific effect shown in FIG. 16C). (For example, switch from the button operation promotion effect to the specific effect),
The first promotion effect execution means can execute the first promotion effect even when the second promotion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16A), the button operation is performed. Both promotion production and reel stop notification can be executed),
When the second promotion effect and the first promotion effect are executed and the specific operation is performed, the first promotion effect execution means ends the first promotion effect, and the second promotion effect execution The means ends the second promotion effect and executes the special effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16C, the button operation promotion effect is switched to the specific effect and the reel stop notification is ended. Let me).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special effect from being hindered by the first promotion effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

(5) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
A slot machine that variably displays the variable display unit, derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and can generate a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
Sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sound in accordance with the progress of the game,
When the derivation operation means is not operated for a predetermined time after the variable display of the variable display portion is started (for example, when the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes after the lever is operated). ), volume control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing volume reduction control (for example, sound output stop control shown in FIG. 16A) for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means,
A promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for executing a promotion effect (for example, a button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 16A) for promoting a specific operation (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56) is provided. ,
When the specific operation is performed during the execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution unit ends the promotion effect and executes a special effect (for example, the specific effect shown in FIG. 16C) (for example, Switch from button operation promotion production to specific production),
The volume control unit does not execute the volume reduction control when the promotion effect is being executed (for example, does not execute the sound output stop control when the button operation promotion effect is being executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect from being hindered by the volume reduction control, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

(6) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
A slot machine that variably displays the variable display unit, derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and is capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
Sound output means (speakers 53, 54) for outputting sound in accordance with the progress of the game,
When the derivation operation means is not operated for a predetermined time after the variable display of the variable display portion is started (for example, when the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes after the lever is operated). ), volume control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing volume reduction control (for example, sound output stop control shown in FIG. 16A) for reducing the volume of the sound output from the sound output means,
A promotion effect executing means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for executing a promotion effect (for example, a button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 16A) for promoting a specific operation (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56) is provided. ,
When the specific operation is performed during execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means ends the promotion effect and executes a special effect (for example, the specific effect shown in FIG. 16C) (for example, Switch from button operation promotion production to specific production),
The volume control means can execute the volume reduction control even when the promotion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, button operation promotion effect and sound output stop). Both controls can be executed),
When the promotion effect and the volume reduction control are executed and the specific operation is performed, the volume control means ends the volume reduction control, and the promotion effect execution means terminates the promotion effect. The special effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16C, the button operation promotion effect is switched to the specific effect and the sound output stop control is ended).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special effect from being hindered by the volume reduction control, and thus to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

FIG. 38 is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer appearance, and the technical matter relevant to a transfer appearance. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won depending on the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of bells. It is a figure for explaining button operation promotion production. It is a figure for explaining a transition of button operation promotion production.

Modes for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples. In the following embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b which is rotatably supported by a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and a transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the transparent areas 51b of the display area 51a are transparent, so that the reels 2L, 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3 are provided. 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as a left reel, a center reel, and a right reel) can be visually recognized. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol array of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display section is shown as an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

Further, on the front door 1b, as an example of the operating means, a bet number of a predetermined number determined according to a gaming state is set within a range of credits stored as a gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when playing, a settlement switch 10 operated to settle and return the number of credits and set bets, a start switch 7 operated to start a game, and reels 2L to 2R There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation, and a production switch 56 for use in production. Although not shown, each operation means is provided with a motion detection sensor for detecting an operation action of the player on each operation means. For example, the act of the player operating the effect switch 56 is detected by the effect switch sensor.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 as an example of notification means for notifying information about a game. On the game display unit 13, a credit display unit 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display unit 12 that displays the number of medals paid out, an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for notifying that a game start operation can be performed by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED after operation 7 (waiting for start of rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED 19 for waiting, after replay winning The during-replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is being performed is provided.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting a medal into the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN becomes valid, the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. When a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number has been set, that amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combinations of symbols forming the winning are aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not the lines for which the winning determination is made, but when a specific combination of winning symbols (so-called "separation") is aligned on the winning line LN, the invalid symbols LM1 to LM4 of a predetermined symbol By arranging the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, while controlling the progress of the game, a game control board 40 that outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, a performance control board 90 that controls a predetermined performance in accordance with the command, and a drive power supply for electric components. There are provided a power supply board 101 for generating, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like.

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

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

An effect switch sensor provided on the effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the effect control board 90 generates an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 based on a detection signal from the effect switch sensor ( Drive control is performed on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). On the effect control board 90, a circuit configuration such as the sub control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as RTC) for clocking at least one of day and time. The sub-control unit 91 can perform effect control according to, for example, at least one of the value of the day and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means and detecting means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) are connected to the power supply board 101.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols in which the winning combination is won. Also, in the symbol combination column aligned with the ineffective line, the symbol combination that is stopped by the ineffective line when the winning symbol combination is stopped by the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize is shown. There is. In the payout number column, the value (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning is shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the payout amount column of BB1 and BB2, the ending condition of the bonus transferred by the winning is shown. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. For example, for a bonus controlled by winning/winning BB1, the game ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state to be shifted at the time of winning. Further, “/” indicates “or”. For example, regarding the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is “bell-replay-bell”, which is controlled to RT1 at the time of winning and the value to be given is replaying. Further, when the combination of the symbols of the falling replay is stopped on the winning line, "Replay/Plum-Replay-Replay/Plum" is stopped on the ineffective line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, "black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR-black BAR/white BAR" stops on the ineffective line. "Black BAR/White BAR-Black BAR/White BAR-Black BAR/White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and can be stopped when the special replay is not won. It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of a transition appearance. As for the transition result, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If the upper bell that has been won is dropped, the result will be on the winning line LN. When the transition result stops on the pay line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the process proceeds to RT1.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the game state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replay is RT0 to RT4 which is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9) and the winning probability of the small combination is RT0 to RT4. Of a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that improves over time, it is controlled to any of the corresponding game states from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the end condition (shown along the arrow in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the winning result, and refer to the start condition/end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until a winning of the winning BB occurs. The RT4 is also continuously controlled from the BB winning to the BB winning. During RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than during RT1 and RT3 and a lower probability than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical values in the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). The replay probability at RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without fail. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals paid out when the small winning combination won in RT4 is won without dropping, and the total number of medals paid out in RT4 is the medal or credit used to set the bet number. It is set to the probability that the total number will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is finished by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. The type of replay that is internally drawn is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicates the replay that is drawn).

10 and 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. In the lottery target combination column, its name is shown, in the game state column, for each RT type, a circle indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, Bell is a lottery target winning combination that is won by 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not drawn, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as the simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during the other RTs. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is defined to be a lottery target combination only when it is controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as the lottery target combination, and it is determined that the winning is achieved with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a part that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, it is possible to generate the middle-stage bell prize with an extremely high probability and efficiently increase the number of medals. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the lottery target combinations. For example, a weak cherry is a lower cherry. Weak watermelons include right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the rightward descending watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, different determination value numbers are set for bonus 1 to bonus 12. Therefore, the bonus 6 or 12 and the like include the degree of advantage to the player, and the ratio of the BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the time of winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability). The determination value number is set such that the middle tiered cherry is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon in that order, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each of the winning lottery winning combinations, when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column, reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the winning combination indicated by the symbol combination on the right to be stopped on the pay line LN is performed. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pushing order is left-center-right, and the normal replay is derived when the pushing order is other than left-center-right. Further, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the left first stop, the right descending bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition result is displayed. Is derived.

Further, when a simultaneous winning combination is won, a reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when you are winning a weak watermelon, the reel control is performed so that the watermelon or upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and the upper watermelon is drawn to the winning line. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is prioritized over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon and is drawn into the winning line. Further, when the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the lower cherry onto the winning line is performed, and when the middle cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the middle cherry onto the winning line is performed. .. As a result, it is possible to estimate whether cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or middle-tier cherry or not from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and if the expectation for bonus winning or AT winning is different. It can be done.

The "game" in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to the time when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 or After the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed, and therefore, these incidental processes are broadly included in the "game".

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals can be changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery described later according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage becomes gradually lower. The payout rate of medals may be changed by changing the winning probability of a winning combination (also referred to as a bonus combination) that decides to shift to a bonus state such as BB1 or BB2, and a high AT lottery called CZ. It may be changed by changing the winning probability of a winning combination (also referred to as an advantageous zone operation lottery target winning combination) that determines whether the probability state or a state in which a net increase in number such as AT described later increases. .. The winning probability of the bonus winning combination and the advantageous zone operation lottery target winning combination may be increased as the set value is increased, and the winning probability of one winning combination is kept constant regardless of the setting value, and the other winning combination. The winning probability may be increased as the set value is increased. In order to change the set value, the administrator may operate an operation unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 to shift to a setting change state in which the set value can be changed. Further, in order to confirm the set value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation to shift to the setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed.

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

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

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

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7) for determining whether a winning or the like has occurred is performed based on the symbol combination on the winning line. .. Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the pay line.

When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, payout of a medal or credit addition according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to a prize (for example, a process related to end control of a bonus by counting the number of paidout medals in a bonus, and a win without carry-over) A flag (a winning flag such as a small winning combination or a re-playing combination) is deleted). Further, when it is determined that one of BB1 and BB2 has won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed. As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. In addition, the main control unit 41, when it is determined to control the AT in the AT lottery, controls the AT, and can specify an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the pay line LN. Performs a process for executing a simple navigation effect.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 wins a specific lottery target combination (bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1, BB2 shown in FIG. 12 in this embodiment). In that case, an AT lottery process is performed to determine whether to control the AT. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, and may be executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. The specific lottery target combination will be described as an example in which the internal lottery is BB1, BB2, and the simultaneous winning combination, but the winning combination is not limited to this, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination. It may include a winning combination that cannot be simultaneously won with BB2.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, the AT game number is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 also randomly selects the timing to start the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines to start AT (timing to start AT) by a random number lottery when 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game.

The expected value of the number of AT games (average number of games to be acquired) determined when controlling to AT or AT when controlling to AT in the AT lottery, which is an advantage to the player, is a specific lottery target. It is set differently depending on the type of role, for example, middle tier cherry is the highest, followed by strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak watermelon in that order, and bell is the lowest, so AT lottery Done. Further, the reliability determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when the AT is controlled are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is simultaneously elected with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when a strong cherry is elected) than when it is simultaneously elected with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when a BB1+strong cherry is elected) AT lottery is conducted so that

[Regarding control during AT]
The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT at the AT start timing when the AT is won without the BB. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB is won and the bonus ends when the BB is won along with the AT, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or it becomes 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and is cleared when the AT game count reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not the vehicle is in AT based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of the navigation effect being executed as described later, it becomes possible to control to RT2. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the AT starts is started, for example, from the next game in which the special replay is won (the subtraction start timing is established) at RT0. The same applies to the AT started after BB ends. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT+RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

[Additional lottery during AT]
The main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery that determines whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery target combination (special replay in this embodiment) is won during AT. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, and may be executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

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

[About suggested production for winning]
When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the BB win and the AT win are performed at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of turning on the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like. Note that either of the controls may be performed independently, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are executed, and LED lighting is not executed). ..

The character A effect is an effect for displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 and displays a predetermined image indicating the reliability of the BB winning or the AT winning according to the operation of the effect switch 56. Hereinafter, the effect that prompts the operation to the effect switch 56 is referred to as a button operation promotion effect, and a predetermined image that suggests the reliability of the BB winning or the AT winning that is switched from the button operation promoting effect according to the operation to the effect switch 56. The effect that is displayed is called a specific effect. The continuous hitting effect is to prompt a continuous hitting operation to the effecting switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image according to the continuous hitting operation to the effecting switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach the MAX by reaching MAX. Alternatively, it is an effect that suggests that the AT is won.

The sub-control unit 91 has a different proportion depending on whether BB or AT has been won, only BB or AT has been won, or whether neither BB nor AT has been won. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the BB win or the AT win is performed, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB win nor the AT win is performed. decide. The predetermined percentage is set to a higher percentage when the winning combination is a small winning combination having a higher reliability in the BB winning. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is won, but also when neither the BB winning nor the AT winning is done.

Further, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is decided to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on at least whether the player has won the BB or the AT or not. Specifically, the degree of reliability for the player, that is, the reliability of winning the BB or the AT at the time of being executed, is in the order of continuous hit effect, button effect, character B effect, and character A effect is the lowest. Therefore, the ratio is set so that the type of the suggestive winning effect is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies the winning of a specific lottery target, the winning of the AT, the winning or non-winning of the AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by an internal winning command and an AT lottery command described later. .. The predetermined timing of executing the winning suggestion effect is the previous game of the AT start timing determined by the lottery of the timing of starting the AT (the lottery of starting the AT at the time of 0 to 32 games from the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 game, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that fuels the AT winning) is executed for 31 games, and a winning suggesting effect is executed in the 32nd game to notify the AT winning.

Here, the sub-control unit 91 also executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect that informs that the AT is not won) as an effect of the game even if the AT lottery command specifies that the AT has not been won. For example, the sub control unit 91 can win a specific lottery target combination by an internal winning command and specify that the AT is not winning by an AT lottery command, but the timing to start the AT is the main control. Not determined by part 41. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery for the number of games to execute the winning suggestion effect of Gase from the games 0 to 32, and determines the number of games of the suggestion effect of Gase.

As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, an effect of displaying a message such as "sorry!" on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed when both are non-winning, and when it is BB winning, "BB confirmed!" When the production of displaying a message such as “CHANCE” on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed and the AT is won, the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games won!” together with the message “AT confirmed!” or “CHANCE” is displayed. When an effect of displaying a identifiable message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed and both BB and AT are won, a message such as "BB/AT confirmed!" or "DOUBLE CHANCE" is displayed together with "AT over 100 games after BB. The effect of displaying a message that can specify the number of acquired AT games on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When the BB winning is achieved in the game in which the BB is won, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

[About button operation promotion]
The button operation promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. When it is determined to execute the button effect as the winning suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 15, the character image of “press button” is displayed to urge the operation of the effect switch 56, which is a predetermined operation, as the button operation promotion effect. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a music unique to the button operation promotion effect (button effect music) is output. A part of the character image, that is, a “field” of the character “push” is formed by an image representing an operation on the effect switch 56. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated, a specific effect, which is an effect in which a predetermined image for notifying the BB winning or the AT winning is displayed, is executed.

In this way, in the display of the character image that is executed as the button operation promotion effect that is the operation instruction effect that prompts the predetermined operation, a part of the character image (the part of the "T" of the character "push") performs the predetermined operation. Since it is formed by the image showing (operation to the effect switch 56), the predetermined operation and the operation instruction effect are interlocked with each other, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Furthermore, since this predetermined operation is an operation on the effect switch 56, it is easy to understand the trigger for displaying a predetermined image for notifying the BB win or AT win, which is a specific effect, and the player can change from the operation instruction effect to the specific effect. You can switch easily.

The data of the character image related to the button operation promotion effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control unit 91. When the sub control unit 91 determines to execute the winning suggestion effect, it determines the execution timing of the winning suggestion effect according to the AT start timing, and executes the operation instruction effect (button operation promotion effect) at the determined timing. To do. The specific effect is not executed until the effect switch 56 is operated. The specific effect may be executed by operating the effect switch 56, and may be executed by elapse of a predetermined period even when the effect switch 56 is not operated. ..

[Transition of button operation promotion production]
The transition of the button operation promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16, the transition of the button operation promotion effect when the AT lottery is won and the button operation promotion effect is executed while being controlled by RT2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 16(a), when the button operation promotion effect is being executed, if the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes after the lever-on operation, as shown in FIG. 16(a), While the execution of the button operation promotion effect is continued, the sound output stop control for stopping the output of the button effect music and the reel stop notification are executed. If the stop switch is operated before the lapse of 3 minutes, the reel stop notification is not executed. If the effect switch 56 is not operated before all the reels are stopped, the start of the next game is limited until the effect switch 56 is operated. Here, the lever-on operation means “operation on the start switch in a state where the bet number is set”. The sound output stop control is a control to stop the output of sounds (music, sound effects, etc.) output from the speakers 53 and 54 (set the volume to zero). The reel stop notification is a notification (effect) that prompts the player to operate a stop switch, which is a derivation operation unit that the player operates to derive a display result. Specifically, the character image "Stop the reel" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the effect switch 56 is operated in the state where the button operation promotion effect, the sound output stop control, and the reel stop notification are being executed, as shown in FIG. 16C, the button operation promotion effect is switched to the specific effect. At the same time, the sound output stop control is ended (the specific effect music is output). In FIG. 16C, a character image of “CHANCE” indicating the BB win or the AT win is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a specific effect.

Although the number of acquired AT games is not displayed at the timing of displaying the character image of CHANCE, it may be displayed at the timing. Further, as a specific effect, it may be notified that BB or AT has been won, or that it has not been won. Further, if the effect switch 56 is not operated before all reels are stopped, the start of the next game is limited, but the button operation promotion effect is not limited to the start of the next game. It may be continuously executed, or the next game may be started after the specific effect is executed without operating the effect switch 56. Further, the operation of the stop switch may not be accepted until the effect switch 56 is operated.

When a power failure (for example, a power failure) occurs during the execution of the specific effect and the power is restored, the common display state is controlled as shown in FIG. The case of recovering from the power failure when the power was cut off while the specific performance was being executed was described. However, regardless of the performance that was being executed before the power cut (including the sound output stop control) Is controlled to a common effect state in which the sound output stop control is not executed. Specifically, the output of the corresponding music corresponding to the RT state (see FIG. 8 etc.) controlled before the power failure and the display of the corresponding image are executed. At the time of restoration from power failure, the player listens to the corresponding music piece that is output and visually recognizes the corresponding image included in the background image, and at the same time, the RT state that was controlled before the power failure, That is, it is possible to grasp the RT state being controlled after the power is restored. In addition, the output of the corresponding music and the display of the corresponding image are stopped after three games from the game when the power is restored. In the common display state of FIG. 16D, the landscape image of the house is displayed before the power is cut off (the landscape image of the house is omitted from FIGS. 16A to 16C). Further, since it was controlled by RT2, the background image including the “house landscape image 518” and the “crescent moon corresponding image 516” is displayed after the power is restored.

The music output in the common display state and the background image displayed may be different depending on whether or not the state before the power failure is in the AT state. Also, the music to be output in the common display state may be different depending on whether or not it is in the AT state, and the displayed background image may be different depending on the RT state.

Thus, by ending the button operation promotion effect and the reel stop notification at the timing when the execution of the specific effect is started, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being hindered by the reel stop notification. It is possible to prevent the player from having a dissatisfaction caused by the inhibition of the game. Further, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the sound output stop control from interfering with the specific effect (output of the specific effect music) by ending the sound stop control. Further, since any one of the reel stop notification, the button operation promotion effect, and the specific effect is executed by using the liquid crystal display 51, the number of parts for the effect can be reduced, and the button operation promotion effect and the specific effect can be performed by the reel. It can be prevented from being hindered by the stop notification. Further, regardless of the performance that was being executed before the power failure, since the common performance state is controlled at the time of power recovery, the processing load at the time of power recovery can be reduced. Further, when the power is restored, the control operation is controlled to a common performance state in which none of the button operation promotion effect, the reel stop notification, and the specific effect are executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the power is restored. Even when the sound output stop control is executed before the power failure, the volume is reduced when the power is restored in the common display state where the sound output stop control is not executed when the power is restored. It is possible to prevent the confusion of the player caused by the restoration from the power failure in the state where is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the reel stop notification is executed even when the button operation promotion effect is executed, but when the button operation promotion effect is executed, the reel stop notification is executed. You may not. By doing so, since it is possible to prevent the button operation promotion effect from being hindered by the reel stop notification, it is possible to prevent the player from having dissatisfaction caused by the reel stop notification being hindered by the button operation promotion effect. it can. Further, in the present embodiment, even when the button operation promotion effect is being executed, the sound output stop control is executed when the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes, but the button operation is performed. The sound output stop control may not be executed when the promotion effect is being executed. By doing so, since it is possible to prevent the button operation promotion effect from being hindered by the sound output stop control, it is possible to cause the player to be dissatisfied with the button operation promotion effect being hindered by the sound output stop control. Can be prevented. Instead of the sound output stop control, the volume may be lowered.

[Additional suggestions]
When the additional lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing an additional suggestion effect that indicates whether or not the additional lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games received last time based on an AT game number command, which will be described later, to calculate the difference between the AT games and the number of AT games received last time. The number is specified and the additional suggestion effect is executed.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 tells the sub control unit 91 an internal winning command, a push order command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT mid command, an AT game. Send multiple types of commands, including several commands.

The internal winning command is a command capable of specifying the group to which the lottery target winning combination that has been won according to the result of the internal lottery belongs. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and specify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, according to the lottery target winning combination that is won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. During AT, a push order command capable of specifying a correct answer procedure is transmitted, whereas during non-AT, a push order command capable of specifying a correct answer procedure is not sent. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure during non-AT. During non-AT, a common command different from the push order command may be transmitted at all times.

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

The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and whether or not the AT lottery is won, the number of AT games won, and the AT start timing as to which game (AT win). It is a command that can specify, for example, from what game).

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

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

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

After the setting change state is completed, the control of RT3 is performed. Since the non-AT is achieved by controlling the setting change state, the RT 3 does not control the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition result may be changed depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the transition result is not derived and the transition is not made to RT1.

At RT1, by winning the promotion replay, the process moves to RT0. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to perform a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning any of the replays GR1 to GR6 and causing the promotion replay to win.

Further, even if the control is performed to RT0, it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, in RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replays GR11 to GR13, and at this time, the falling replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Furthermore, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4 and the like is won at RT0, the first reels other than the predetermined reels (the reel for winning the right-downward bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped. At times, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, the transition result is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replay GR21 to 23, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When the game is stopped for the first time, the special replay may be won and controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (the reel for lowering the right-lowering bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are won. When the first stop is made, depending on the timings of the second stop and the third stop, the transition result is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game when not in AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. At RT1, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. At RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain RT0 due to the normal replay prize. In addition, at RT0, in order to specify the operation procedure for winning the downward bell to the right or the middle bell when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid deriving the transition result and maintain RT0. Furthermore, at RT0, when any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by the special replay prize.

In RT2, a navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right-lowering bell or the middle bell when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is won. The performance is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid deriving the transition result and maintain RT2.

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

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition item is derived. However, during the RT2 after the ART is finished, since it is not in the AT, as described above, the first reels other than the predetermined reels (the reels for winning the downward-right bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped. It As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, and thus the routine is shifted to RT1.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when winning BB1 or BB2, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the next game after the completion of the BB winning game, and the fact that the BB winning is won is informed, so that the player can know that the BB1 or BB2 is won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished coins are paid out, the game ends. Here, when BB is simultaneously winning with other lottery target winning combinations, reel control is performed so that lottery target winning combinations other than BB are preferentially won. Therefore, if the probability of winning a small winning combination or a replaying winning combination is high in RT4, it is difficult for a BB prize to occur and it is difficult to shift to a bonus. Therefore, in RT4, the probability of winning the re-game combination is set to be lower than in RT0 or RT2 (see FIG. 9). Further, in RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small winning combination that is a lottery target winning combination other than the replay winning combination is set so as not to change. Therefore, in RT4, it is set so that it is easy to win the BB alone and it is unlikely that the BB cannot be shifted to the bonus forever.

[Main effects]
(1) As shown in FIG. 15, in the display of the character image executed as the button operation promotion effect that is the operation instruction effect that prompts the predetermined operation, a part of the character image (the “pad” part of “push”) ) Is formed by an image showing a predetermined operation (operation on the effect switch 56), the predetermined operation and the operation instruction effect are interlocked with each other, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(2) Since the predetermined operation is the operation of the effect switch 56, it is easy to understand the opportunity to display the predetermined image that indicates the reliability of the BB win or the AT win, which is the specific effect, and the player can start the operation instruction play. It is possible to easily switch to a specific effect.

(3) When the button operation promotion effect (second promotion effect) is being executed, by not executing the reel stop notification (first promotion effect), the button operation promotion effect is obstructed by the reel stop notification. Since this can be prevented, it is possible to prevent the player from having dissatisfaction caused by the fact that the button operation promotion effect is hindered by the reel stop notification.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16C, by ending the reel stop notification (first promotion effect) at the timing when the execution of the specific effect (special effect) is started, the specific effect is reeled. Since it can be prevented from being hindered by the stop notification, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the specific effect being hindered by the reel stop notification.

(5) When the button operation promotion effect (promotion effect) is being executed, the sound output stop control is not performed so that the button operation promotion effect is hindered by the sound output stop control. Since it can be prevented, it is possible to prevent the player from having dissatisfaction caused by the inhibition of the button operation promotion effect by the sound output stop control.

(6) As shown in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(c), when the specific effect (special effect) is executed, the sound stop control (volume reduction control) is ended, and the sound output stop control is performed. It is possible to prevent the specific performance (output of the specific performance music) from being disturbed.

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

[Modification of game machine]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any gaming machine capable of playing a game may be used, and a gaming medium is enclosed, so that a prize is generated. Accordingly, an enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out game media to the player may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called gaming machines. Further, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which a game ball can be shot and a game can be played, and the bet number can be set when the game ball passes through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be. Further, it may be a so-called pachinko game machine.

For example, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a liquid crystal display, various effects executed in the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine such as button operation promotion effects and specific effects in the above-described embodiment of the liquid crystal display are executed. You may do so.

[Modification of predetermined operation]
In the present embodiment, the predetermined operation of the present invention is the operation of the production switch 56, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the MAXBET switch 6, the settlement switch 10, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc. The operation may be performed on the operating means, or may be an operation of repeatedly hitting these operating means. In addition, when the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, an operation on a hit ball operation handle for launching a gaming ball provided on the pachinko gaming machine, an operation of hitting the launched gaming ball into a predetermined gaming area, or a pachinko gaming machine. It may be an operation to a switch for effect or the like provided in the gaming machine. Further, the game machine may be provided with a touch panel, and the operation may be performed on the touch panel, or the operation of the player who does not touch the game machine, such as the operation of shaking the hand of the player. Further, the operation may be performed using a mobile terminal or the like which is different from the operation means provided in the game machine, for example, which the player possesses. Specifically, a sensor for taking in predetermined information of the mobile terminal may be attached to the gaming machine as a detecting means, and the operation of holding the mobile terminal over the sensor may be the predetermined operation. Alternatively, the operation may generate a sound.

[Modification of the detection means]
In the present embodiment, the detection means of the present invention is a production switch sensor, but it may be any switch that can detect a predetermined action, and for example, if the predetermined action is an operation on the touch panel, the touch panel is moved to the touch panel. A temperature sensor, a voltage sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like may be used as long as it can detect the operation. Further, as long as it is an operation of driving the game ball into a predetermined game area, it is possible to detect that the game ball has passed over the predetermined game area, and may be an optical sensor or a voltage sensor. Further, the operation of the player may be detected and specified by a camera capable of photographing the player.

[Modified example of specific performance]
In the present embodiment, the specific effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the player wins the AT and the BB, but it may be an effect that suggests whether or not a specific privilege is given to the player. As the benefits, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT is exemplified. However, the privilege may be a value that enhances the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. For example, as a specific effect, in the case where a high probability state that AT is drawn with a higher probability than in the normal time is provided in the AT lottery, a probability suggestion for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high probability state Execution of production, execution of premiere production along with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (especial character appearance, execution of special bonus during next bonus, etc.), set value suggestion production for suggesting the set value , Awarding points that can be exchanged for services defined at the gaming machine where a gaming machine is installed by collecting a certain number, and a two-dimensional code that can download privilege images and privilege information on a predetermined website. It may be an effect displayed on a liquid crystal display.

Further, although the number of AT games has been illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be used as the privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed by the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is used as a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the AT is controlled until the upper limit grant amount is determined and the granted gaming value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be used as a privilege. In addition, when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until a predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, the AT is controlled, and when the AT end condition is satisfied, if a continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the AT, the continuation is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege. Then, a specific effect may be executed as an effect that suggests whether or not these benefits have been given.

In the above example, the specific effect is an effect that informs whether or not the right to shift to the advantageous state has been acquired, and as an advantageous state, the winning probability of the small win is higher in the slot machine than in the predetermined state. Although a big bonus (BB) and an AT, which are probabilities, have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is in an advantageous state for the player, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

For example, a regular bonus (RB), a replay time (RT), in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, a concentrated state of a small winning combination, a retractable range of at least one reel becomes narrower than usual, and each game In the challenge time (CT) in which all small wins are allowed to occur, the winning probability of the winning combination is not changed, and the operation procedure for winning the winning small win is set for a predetermined period (for example, 50 games). It may be a pseudo bonus or the like for notifying until the time of digestion). Further, it may be a state in which the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states has a high probability, and a state of having a high probability of being controlled to a freeze state, or a high number of games such as AT games. Advantageous states different from those in the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the number of additional games is increased or a state in which the number of additional games in AT is easily increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition that the probability of establishing a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network or the condition for executing an effect with premium feeling (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a privilege or a state in which the interest of the game is improved. Further, the permission determining means for determining whether or not to allow the shift to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege granting lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the “probability of being granted the privilege”, and the “profit will be granted when the privilege is granted” At least one of "the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" is higher than the normal condition (a condition different from the advantageous condition). Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of digestion-requiring games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is smaller than in the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the more advantageous state is "AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "AT given when AT is won in AT lottery" than in the normal state. At least one of the "value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of AT lottery execution triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution timing in the normal state is the first winning combination and the second winning combination, the AT lottery execution timing in the advantageous state is the first winning combination and the second winning combination. In addition to this, a third role may be elected.

In addition, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with multiple states such as a probability variation state that increases the probability of jackpot occurrence, a so-called short-time state, a probability variation state that is hidden as a probability variation state, the probability variation from the normal state It may be suggested by the specific effect whether or not to shift to the state, the time saving state, or the latent latency change state. Further, in the case of transition to the latent probability variation state, a specific effect may be executed in order to notify the transition to the latent probability variation state at a stage after several games have elapsed after the transition to the latency probability variation state. In addition, a specific effect may be executed as an effect that indicates whether or not the jackpot is won. Further, when a plurality of types of jackpots are set, it may be an effect that suggests which jackpot type has been won.

Although the specific effect is executed when a predetermined motion is detected, if the predetermined motion is not detected for a predetermined period, the specific effect is performed as if the predetermined motion was executed. After producing, the specific effect may be executed. In addition, when the predetermined motion is not detected for the predetermined period, the specific effect may be executed with the passage of the predetermined period.

[Modified example of motion instruction production]
In the present embodiment, the operation instruction effect is the effect of displaying the character image of "press the button", but it is an effect corresponding to the predetermined operation of the player, and a part of the character image represents the predetermined operation. Any image can be used. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, where the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operating means imitating a steering wheel of a car, a character image "Turn the steering wheel" is displayed as a motion instruction effect, and one of the character images is displayed. The character "turn" that is a part may be represented by a handle. In addition, in the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the operation instruction effect and the execution timing are determined when the AT lottery or the BB is won as a timing for executing the operation instruction effect, but the operation instruction effect is executed. The trigger to be performed is not limited to this. For example, even when the timing of granting various benefits described in the “variation of specific effect” column is determined, or the timing of transition to an advantageous state for the player described in “variation example of specific effect” Good. In addition, as so-called gasse, it may be executed at a timing at which neither awarding of a privilege nor a state transition is accompanied. Also, when the game is not executed during the AT for a predetermined period of time, so-called demo display or power saving display is displayed, or after the game is finished, when the game is started again, it is re-notified that the AT is in progress. Therefore, the operation instruction effect may be executed.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, the example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to give an effect or notification is given, but for example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment) arranged on the rear side (inner side) of the reel. ), a transparent liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), a lamp or LED mounted on the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, surroundings of the stop switch The effect may be performed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from, or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the AT control executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the AT game number, determination of the AT game number, additional lottery of the AT game number, and the like. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control of the high probability state of the AT lottery. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery is such that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high probability, the control of shortening the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control to the AT when the prescribed number of games are exhausted. When the number of games of the prescribed number of games is exhausted, it includes the time of reaching the number of ceiling games and the time of reaching the number of games determined by lottery. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the aura period includes control for executing effects of, for example, 0 to 32 games during the aura period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of a penalty content and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform lighting control of a lamp or an LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

In addition, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in synchronization with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Furthermore, when improving the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that effect by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12 or the like). You may do it. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify the fact that the navigation effect is controlled by the game auxiliary display 12 a predetermined number of times to control the high probability state of AT lottery. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is controlled to a high probability state of AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is executed by a control unit that is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and is a subordinate of the main control unit 41. .. For example, the stop control of the reels may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control section 41 may transfer the operation signal of the stop switch to the control section. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when the control related to the AT is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-mentioned control related to the AT, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute it. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. You may make it process.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, it may be possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power supply ON”+“setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes when the front door is not open. In addition, once the setting change status is entered, the setting change status is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until the end condition for ending the setting change status (the setting key switch is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, regarding the setting confirmation state, the state may be changed to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. Also, once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

In the embodiment described above, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are provided, and after variably displaying the reels, the variably display of the reels is stopped to derive the display result, and the plurality of reels are displayed. The slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the combination of the display results of the reels has been described. That is, the display result is derived by providing a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and variably displaying the variable display unit and then stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. Then, the slot machine in which the winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display portions has been described. However, the display result is derived by providing a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information, variably displaying the variable display unit, and then terminating the variable display of the variable display unit. The slot machine is not limited to one having three reels as long as it is a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result, and a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three reels. Good.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display 56, production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Detecting means for detecting a predetermined motion of the player,
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect in response to the detection means has detected the predetermined operation,
And a instruction demonstration execution means for executing an operation instruction directing prompting the predetermined operation,
The operation instruction effect is an effect using a character image,
Wherein one of the characters constituting the character image, at least a part portion of the character is formed by the image representing the predetermined operation, the gaming machine.

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