JP6727158B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Generally, a slot machine has a variable display section having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and by operating a start switch with a prescribed bet number set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is a combination of the display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a winning combination.

The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and re-playing combinations. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each kind of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the pay line, the game state can be shifted to a special state that is advantageous to the player, such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus). When the display result corresponding to the re-play combination is derived on the pay line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

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

JP 2012-20039 A

In the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to controlling an advantageous state such as AT or CZ by a main control unit that controls a game. Therefore, when the main control unit 41 indicates that the control to the advantageous state is being performed, the processing load may increase.

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

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result,
A game control means for controlling the game,
And a production control means for controlling production,
The game control means,
State control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state and a plurality of types of advantageous states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state ,
First counting means for counting a first value corresponding to the number of games consumed during the advantageous state,
Second counting means for counting a second value corresponding to a net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of gaming values used for setting the bet number in the advantageous state from the total number of gaming values given in the advantageous state Including and
The effect control means suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled by turning on the effect control side lamp managed by the effect control means in different lighting modes depending on the type of the advantageous state. Including means ,
The game control means,
Before SL includes a game control side suggested means suggests that is in control of the advantageous state by turning on the Yu TECHNICAL control side lamp certain lighting mode regardless of the type of advantageous conditions,
When the first value counted by the first counting means is less than a first specific value, and the second value counted by the second counting means is less than a second specific value, the advantage Performs specific processing related to the state,
When the first value counted by the first counting means is greater than or equal to the first specific value, or when the second value counted by the second counting means is greater than or equal to the second specific value, Initializing means for executing an extinguishing process for extinguishing the game control side lamp after executing an initializing process for initializing the information relating to the advantageous state stored in the storage section without executing the specific process. Including .
Furthermore, the slot machine may be configured as follows.
Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result,
A game control means for controlling the game (for example, the main control unit 41),
And a production control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for controlling production,
The game control means,
A state control unit (for example, a main state) that controls to any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state (for example, a normal zone) and an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous zone) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Process of controlling the game section by the control unit 41),
And a suggesting means for suggesting that the advantageous state is being controlled (for example, a process of performing a main notification by the main control unit 41 for turning on the advantageous section notification lamp 19),
There are several types of advantageous states,
The effect control unit performs a specific effect (for example, a sub notification for turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58) in a mode according to the type of the advantageous state (for example, a sub notification by the sub control unit 91). Process),
The suggesting means suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled in a fixed manner regardless of the type of the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the advantageous zone, regardless of the type of the advantageous zone). The lighting mode of the main notification does not change).

(2) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result,
A game control means for controlling the game (for example, the main control unit 41),
Production control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for controlling the production,
An awarding means for giving a gaming value when a prize is generated (for example, a hopper motor for paying out medals, a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper motor by the main controller 41),
The game control means,
A state control unit (for example, a main state) that controls to any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state (for example, a normal zone) and an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous zone) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Process of controlling the game section by the control unit 41),
And a suggesting means for suggesting that the advantageous state is being controlled (for example, a process of performing a main notification by the main control unit 41 for turning on the advantageous section notification lamp 19),
In the normal state, the grant rate obtained by dividing the magnitude of the given game value by the magnitude of the game value used in the game is less than 1, and the grant rate is higher than the grant rate in the advantageous state. Is small (for example, the medal payout rate is less than 1 in the normal section, and the medal payout rate is 1 or more in the advantageous section).
In the normal state, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is not notified, whereas in the advantageous state, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is notified once or more (for example, the navigation effect is not executed in the normal section). On the other hand, the navigation effect is executed at least once in the advantageous section),
In the advantageous state, a first advantageous state (for example, CZ) in which the degree of advantage regarding control to the notification state (for example, AT) in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means can be notified is higher than the normal state, and the notification State and a second advantageous state (for example, normal AT) and a third advantageous state (for example, advantageous AT) that is in the notification state and has a higher degree of advantage in extension of control to the notification state than the second advantageous state. , Special AT) and
The effect control means executes a specific effect (for example, a sub notification for turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58) by lighting in a lighting manner according to the type of the advantageous state, and a specific effect means (for example, a sub control). Processing for performing sub notification by the unit 91),
The suggesting means suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled by illuminating in a constant lighting manner regardless of the type of the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the advantageous zone, the advantageous zone is used). The lighting mode of the main notification does not change regardless of the type).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for explaining a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining a lottery target combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of a push order combination winning. It is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition appearance. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the example of a navigation target combination, the push order used as a correct answer procedure, the display example of the navigation effect on a game auxiliary display, and the display example of the navigation effect on a liquid crystal display. ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example when paying out medals on the game auxiliary display. It is a figure showing an advantageous section shift lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows a press order matching lottery table. It is a figure for explaining addition suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows the normal section processing which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows waiting section processing which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows advantageous section processing which a main control part performs. It is a flow chart which shows a limit process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification of the ratio of an advantageous area. It is a figure for demonstrating the lighting mode of a main alert and a sub alert. It is a diagram showing a list of notification timing of main notification and presence/absence of BB suggestive effect. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure for explaining an example of information timing of main information, and the presence or absence of BB suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the example of an arrival confirmation effect on a liquid crystal display, and the example of a battle effect.

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.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 1A, on the front door 1b, as an example of operating means, it is determined according to a game state within a credit range stored as a game value (the number of medals) owned by a player. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the specified number of bets, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are set. (Returning), a settlement switch 10 operated when the game is started, a start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each reel, and used for production. A production switch 56 and the like are provided.

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, and replay An in-replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game after winning is in progress is provided.

The gaming display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous zone notification lamp 19 that lights up an LED lamp to notify that an advantageous zone will be described later. It should be noted that the display indicating the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 may not be provided on the game display unit 13. Alternatively, the characters "advantageous section notification lamp" may be directly displayed, or, for example, a character that indicates that it is advantageous for the player by lighting like the character "chance" is displayed. Good. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, after the start switch 7 is operated, it is in a wait state (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are waiting to start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). Although the in-weight LED for notifying the fact is not provided, such an in-weight LED may be provided.

In the decorative panel 1c, below the transparent window 3, there is a CZ lamp 57 that indicates by lighting that the CZ (chance zone) described below is being controlled, and that the AT (assist replay time) described below is being controlled. An AT lamp 58 for indicating by lighting is provided. The fact that the CZ lamp 57 lights up to indicate that the CZ is being controlled and the AT lamp 58 lights to indicate that the AT is being controlled is collectively referred to as a sub notification.

Since the CZ lamp 57 is off during the non-CZ, the character "CZ" does not stand out. On the other hand, during CZ, the CZ lamp 57 is lit, so that the character "CZ" appears. For this reason, the player can recognize that the current state is CZ by recognizing the character "CZ" that appears when the CZ lamp 57 is turned on. In addition, in the present embodiment, the lighting color of the CZ lamp 57 is white.

Since the AT lamp 58 is off during non-AT, the letters "AT" do not stand out. On the other hand, during AT, since the AT lamp 58 is lit, the character "AT" appears. For this reason, the player can recognize that the current state is AT by recognizing the character "AT" that appears when the AT lamp 58 is turned on.

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

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. 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 symbol combination displayed on the transparent window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, 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 symbol combinations that form the winning are aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel is rotated. By stopping, the three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the transparent window 3. The symbols (display results) that are derived and displayed on the pay line LN can be selected from the symbols displayed on the pay line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames from that. It is a total of 5 symbols of the symbols so far. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set, the pay line LN is activated and the game is ready to start.

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. When the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9, the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 by driving a hopper motor (not shown) controlled by the main controller 41.

Here, 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 all reels are stopped. However, when playing a game, the number of bets before the start switch 7 is operated Since the setting and the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are performed after all reels are stopped, these incidental processes are also broadly included in the "game".

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

The main controller 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, has a built-in RAM 41c used as a work memory, and a main CPU 41a that performs a control operation according to a program. Each part of the control circuit mounted on 40 is controlled directly or indirectly.

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

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

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, has a built-in RAM 91c used as a work memory, and a sub CPU 91a that performs a control operation according to a program. In addition to the above control, each part of the control circuit mounted on the production control board 90 is directly or indirectly controlled. The RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 has a larger storage capacity than the RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41, and accordingly, data necessary for processing such as presentation and notification of predetermined information can be stored.

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

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

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

The winning combination includes a special combination, a small combination, and a replay combination. The special role is a role that involves a transition to a bonus state in which there is a high probability of winning a small role. The small role is a role for giving a medal. The replay role (replay) is a role for giving a replay. Here, the re-play means that the next game can be played without using the gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the re-play means that the reel can be changed without using the game value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the re-gaming combination is won, the prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. As a modified example, the re-play combination may be a combination that does not win a prize (that is, a combination that is missed) even if the winning combination is won.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, small wins among the winning combinations include middle bell, right downward bell, upper bells 1 to 8, right downward watermelon, upper watermelon, middle watermelon, lower cherry, right upward cherry, middle cherry, In addition, 1 and 2 roles are included. A symbol combination is set for each of the small winning combinations.

Here, the "white BAR" and the "black BAR" of the middle reel 2C forming each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Further, the "white BAR" and the "black BAR" of the right reel 2R that form each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if the upper-stage bells 1 to 8 win in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper-stage bells 1 to 8 are won. I couldn't, and I missed the prizes for Bells 1-8. It should be noted that the missed eye derived at this time is also referred to as a transitional outcome because it is a symbol combination for transitioning the game state. When the symbol combination corresponding to each small winning combination is derived, the winning of the small winning combination occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 3, the replay roles among the winning combinations include a normal replay, a lower replay, a fall replay 1 and 2, a promotion replay 1 and 2, a special replay, and a special replay. "Replay"/"Plum" on the left reel 2L, "White BAR"/"Black BAR" on the middle reel 2C, and "Black 7"/"Net 7"/"White 7" on the right reel 2R that make up the special replay. / "Plums" are arranged within 5 frames on each reel. Therefore, when the special replay is won, the special replay is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. When the special replay is won, BAR symbols are lined up on the ineffective line.

[Lottery target]
Next, the winning combination will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a lottery target combination. The lottery target winning combination is a combination winning combination to be executed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is a process which is executed by the main control unit 41 and determines a symbol combination that allows derivation. In addition, the fact that the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also referred to as winning.

As shown in the "lottery target combination" column and the "winning combination combination" column of FIG. 4, by winning one lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery, it is possible to win a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. For example, when a strong watermelon is won, the rightward descending watermelon, the upper watermelon and the one-piece winning combination 1 are allowed. In other words, when the strong watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-downward watermelon, the upper watermelon and the one-piece hand 1 are simultaneously won.

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

In the lottery target combination column in FIG. 4, its name is shown, and 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 under the circle is shown. Indicates the number of judgment values related to the winning probability. In the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, and bonus are provided as controllable game states.

As shown in FIG. 4, bonuses 1 to 12 are included in the special winning combination of the lottery target winning combinations. Of the bonuses 1 to 12, bonus 1 is a winning role for the BB alone, and bonuses 2 to 12 are small watermelons 1 to 3, strong watermelons, weak cherries 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 1. Any one of the third and middle tier cherries and the BB are simultaneously elected.

As shown in FIG. 8, the small wins of the lottery target wins include a bell, a left bell 1-4, a middle bell 1-4, a right bell 1-4, a weak watermelon 1-4, a strong watermelon, and a weak cherry 1. 〜4, strong cherries 1 to 3, middle tier cherry, and 1 and 2 roles. Replay combinations (replays) of the lottery target combinations include normal replays, replays GR1 to 6, replays GR11 to 13, replays GR21 to 23, replays GR31 to 33, and replays GR41 to 43. Below, the weak watermelons 1 to 4 and the strong watermelons are collectively referred to as watermelons. Weak cherries 1 to 4, strong cherries 1 to 3 and middle cherries are collectively referred to as cherries.

The bonuses 1 to 12 are the roles to be selected in the internal lottery during RTs 0 to 3. The small winning combination and the normal replay are the winning combinations of the internal drawing in RT0 to RT4. The replay GR1 to 6, the replay GR11 to 13, the replay GR21 to 23, the replay GR31 to 33, and the replay GR41 to 43 are preliminarily determined for each gaming state as to whether or not to be a lottery target of the internal lottery. is there. For example, the replays GR41 to 43 are the winning combinations only in RT3.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, and for example, 6 has the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value becomes in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, in terms of the payout rate, the advantage is highest for the player when 6 is set as the set value, and the advantage is gradually decreased as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

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

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

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the operation of the start switch 7, the first reel of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped by the first operation (first operation). To stop the second reel by the first stop operation and the second operation (second operation), and to stop the third reel by the second stop operation and the third operation (last operation). It is also called a third stop operation or a final stop operation.

In the present embodiment, there is provided a push forward combination having a different display result derived according to the operation mode (operation procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The operation mode includes an operation sequence (also referred to as an order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and a pressing order) and an operation timing (timing at which each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated).

As shown in FIG. 5, among the push-push combinations, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, and the replays GR 1 to 6 are included in the combinations having different display results derived according to the pressing order. , Replay GR11 to 13, Replay GR21 to 23, Replay GR31 to 33, and Replay GR41 to 43.

For example, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, when the pushing order is the first stop at the left, the symbol combination forming the right down bell is derived so that the right down bell wins. .. If any of the left bells 1 to 4 is won and the pushing order is other than the left first stop, a symbol combination that constitutes the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or the figure The transition result shown in 5 is derived. The transition result is a dropout that is derived when the prize for the upper bell is missed, and is a symbol combination in which no win occurs. The transition outcome is an outcome that can be derived only when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is won.

When the slot machine 1 does not win any of the lottery targets in the internal lottery, the winning combination is a symbol combination that does not cause any winning, and a result different from the transition result is derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 does not win the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is also referred to as being out of the internal lottery.

Further, when the player wins the replay GR1 and the pushing order is left-middle-right, the promotion replay 1 is derived. On the other hand, when the player wins the replay GR1 and the pushing order is other than the left center right, the normal replay is derived. Further, when the player wins the replay GR41 and the pressing order is the left first stop, the special replay is derived. On the other hand, when the player wins the replay GR41 and the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the normal replay is derived.

It should be noted that when a simultaneous winning combination in which a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won is won, a reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when the weak watermelons 1 to 4 are won, reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelons are preferentially drawn to the winning line over the right-downward watermelons or the upper-stage watermelons. On the other hand, when the strong watermelon is won, reel control is performed in which the right-downward watermelon and the upper watermelon are preferentially drawn into the pay line. Further, when the weak cherries 1 to 4 are won, the reel control for pulling the lower cherries onto the winning line is performed, and when the strong cherries 1 to 3 are won, the reels for pulling the right rising cherries onto the winning line. When the middle cherries are won, the reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the pay line. This makes it possible to estimate from the symbol combination when the reels are stopped whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or whether it is middle-tier cherry or not.

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

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

In RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small winning combination that is a lottery target winning combination other than the re-playing winning combination is set so as not to change. In addition, the total probability of replays at RT0, RT1, and RT4 is the total number of medals paid out when winning the winning small wins without dropping it, the total number of medals using credits or credits for setting the bet number. The probability is set so that the number of medals does not exceed the number of medals.

During the bonus, for example, Bell is set to win with an extremely high probability. The bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and the pressing order, the bell prize can be generated with a very high probability and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

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

When the BB is simultaneously winning with other lottery target combinations, the reels are controlled so that the lottery target 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, as described above, in RT4, the probability of winning the replay combination is set to be lower than in RT2 or RT3. As a result, in RT4, it is easy to win the BB alone, and it is unlikely that the player cannot shift to the bonus forever.

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

The transition from RT1 to RT2 will be made by the winning of promotion replays 1 and 2. The transition from RT2 to RT3 will be made by winning the special replay. In addition, when the transition result comes out at RT2 or the fall replay 1 wins, the process returns to RT1. When a transition result comes out at RT3, it returns to RT1, and when a fall replay 2 wins, it returns to RT2.

Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the outcome in order to stay in the current advantageous game state or shift to the more advantageous state. However, which of the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, the special replay, the fall replay 1, and the fall replay 2 is derived depends on not only the internal lottery winning situation but also the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. .. In other words, whether the player can stay in the current advantageous game state, move to a more advantageous state, or fall to the disadvantageous game state depends on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the special replays are won when the replays GR1 to 6 or the replays GR31 to 33 are elected and the stop switch is operated in the corresponding pushing order. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the falling replays 1 and 2 win when the replays GR11 to 13 or the replays GR21 to 23 are won and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the normal replay are the first stop.

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

Here, the number of medals to be paid out for the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 among the pushing order combinations varies depending on the pushing order. Such push order keys are collectively referred to as push order bells. In addition, among the pressing order combinations, the replay GR1 to 6, the replay GR11 to 13, the replay GR21 to 23, and the replay GR31 to 33 have a game state transition depending on the pressing order. Such push order combination is collectively referred to as push order replay.

In the push order bell, the correct order is the push order for winning the protagonist (in this embodiment, the bell in the middle stage, the bell falling to the right) that increases the number of net additions. Further, in the push order replay, the push order for winning the winning combination of a winning combination that shifts to an advantageous gaming state or a winning combination that stays in an advantageous gaming state is the correct answer procedure. Here, the net additional number refers to the number of medals paid out minus the number of medals used. A procedure that is not the correct answer procedure is also called an incorrect answer procedure. The correct answer procedure is not limited to the pressing order and may be the operation timing, or may be a combination of the pressing order and the operation timing.

When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the AT is controlled. During AT, the correct answer procedure of the winning push combination that is won when the pushing bell or the pushing replay is won among the pushing wins is notified. As a result, when the push order bell is won, it is possible to win the downward-sloping bell or the middle bell without deriving a transition result, obtain a medal, and control to RT1 which is a disadvantageous RT. Can be prevented. Further, when the push order replay is won, the promotion replays 1 and 2 or the special replay can be won, so that the game state can be shifted to RT3. At RT2, the winning of the falling replay 1 can be avoided, and at RT3, the winning of the falling replay 2 can be avoided, so that the player can stay at RT3. It should be noted that the winning combination for which the correct answer procedure is notified during AT is collectively referred to as a navigation target winning combination.

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

The main control unit 41, when winning a navigation target combination during AT, outputs a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During AT, the sub control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute processing for notifying information (for example, the pressing order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the pressing order command. In this way, the navigation effect is executed by both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 by informing the information that can specify the correct answer procedure.

FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining an example of a target combination to be navigated, a push order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display device 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display device 51. is there. For example, when a winning target combination for which the left first stop is determined as a correct answer procedure such as the left bell 1 is won, information such as "1-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Information such as "123" or "132" is displayed. As a result, it can be notified that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 may determine which of "123" and "132" to perform the navigation effect by a lottery, and either "123" or "132". The navigation effect may be executed by only one.

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

As described above, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data for performing the navigation effect (navi notification) on the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, by setting the navigation notification display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display unit 12 in the output buffer so that the display example (hereinafter also referred to as a navigation number) shown in FIG. 9A is obtained. , The game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to execute the navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (during standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 is initialized and the game auxiliary display device 12 displays. By setting all the segments to the off state, the game auxiliary display unit 12 is controlled to be hidden. Thereby, in the case of the standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display device 12 is not executed.

In this way, regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is the push-order replay or the push-order bell, the correct answer procedure is notified by the common-mode navigation effect. Therefore, whether or not the winning navigation target winning combination is a push order replay, a push order bell, a push order replay or a push order bell, etc. from the aspect of the navigation production It is possible to prevent the person from being specified. Further, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROM of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In addition, since it is possible to cause the type of winning combination that can occur when the navigation effect is executed to be a re-playing combination and a small winning combination, whether a re-playing combination occurs or a small combination It is possible to make the player pay attention to the occurrence, and to improve the interest of the game.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not any winning combination has been won when the game has progressed and all reels 2L, 2C, 2R have been stopped, and any one of the payouts is accompanied. When a winning of a winning combination (small winning combination) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of the winning is set in the output buffer as payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display it.

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

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

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment causes the game auxiliary display unit 12 to display a navigation number that can specify a stop mode that is advantageous to the player and the number of medals to be paid out when the small winning combination is won. Since the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the payout number of medals do not include a common mode, is it possible to display the navigation number? It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition as to whether or not the payout number is displayed as the predetermined content.

The display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals are common when the two display devices of the game auxiliary display 12 are integrated. The display mode of the navigation number may be a structure including a part of the display mode of the number of paid-out coins or a configuration including the reverse thereof.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode by the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” at the time of paying out eight coins). As a result, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are erroneously recognized. Can be prevented.

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

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

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

After the setting is changed, it is controlled to the normal section, and the advantageous section transition lottery (the advantageous section transition lottery of FIG. 10, which will be described later) for shifting to the advantageous section is won. If the winning of the advantageous section transition lottery is at the same timing as the BB winning, there may be a waiting section in which the control to the advantageous section is on standby until the BB is won. In the case of being controlled to the waiting zone, the game shifts to the advantageous zone based on the fact that the BB is won.

When it is controlled to the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the satisfaction of a predetermined termination condition. The predetermined termination condition includes a condition that is satisfied when a period of continuous control of the advantageous section exceeds a predetermined period and a condition that is satisfied when the right to control the advantageous section is lost. The right to control to the advantageous section includes a CZ game for controlling CZ and an AT game for controlling AT.

While being controlled to the advantageous section, lottery related to an instruction function for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. For the lottery related to the instruction function, for example, a lottery for deciding whether or not to control the AT in the notification state (AT lottery in FIG. 11, which will be described later) and a lottery for determining a period in which the AT is controlled (in FIG. 11, which will be described later). AT lottery), lottery for extending the period of controlling AT (lottery lottery in FIG. 12, which will be described later, push order hit lottery in FIG. 13), lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to a state where the winning probability of the extra lottery is high ( The later-described AT lottery in FIG. 11) and the like are included. During the control of the standby section, neither the navigation effect, the advantageous section transition lottery, nor the lottery related to the instruction function is performed.

The advantageous section transition lottery has a perfect probability. Specifically, in the advantageous zone transition lottery, the winning probability does not change even if the setting value is any of 1 to 6. In addition, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed in response to the winning of a winning combination (for example, weak cherry 4 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value. In addition, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed in response to the winning of a combination (for example, the replays GR1 to 6 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the gaming state. Further, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the number of bets (regulated number) required for the game of one game. Further, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the gaming state. Furthermore, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the lottery trigger does not change according to the specified number and the game state.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the normal replay that is not the target combination of the advantageous section transition lottery, the number of determination values changes according to the type of the game state (RT), and the winning probability of the internal lottery changes. On the other hand, the weak cherries 1 to 3, the weak watermelons 1 to 3, the strong cherries 1 to 3, the strong watermelons, and the middle tier cherries that are the target objects of the transition lottery do not change the number of determination values according to the type of the game state, The winning probability of the lottery does not change.

In addition, the difference between the number of judgment values for a predetermined hand to win in one game state and the number of judgment values for a predetermined hand to win in another game state gives the advantageous section in the advantageous section transition lottery. It is not used to decide whether or not to do it. For example, a normal replay is not a target part of the advantageous section transition lottery. Therefore, the difference between the number of judgment values (1500) for winning the normal replay in RT1 and the number of judgment values (39007) for winning the normal replay in RT3 determines whether to win in the CZ lottery. Not used for.

In the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section is won with a higher probability than a predetermined probability (eg, 1/17500). The advantageous section transition lottery is not executed during the normal section during RT4 when the winning of BB is carried over and during the bonus. If the advantageous section transition lottery is selected during RT4, the player may be prevented from generating a BB winning, so the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed during RT4. Also, during the bonus, the winning probability of the small winning combination changes, so the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed.

In the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability does not change regardless of the set value 1 to 6. In addition, the lottery related to the instruction function is not executed when the winning of the winning combination (for example, the weak cherry 4 shown in FIG. 4) whose internal lottery probability changes according to the set value. It should be noted that the lottery related to the instruction function may be executed in response to the winning of a role (for example, the replays GR1 to 6 shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the gaming state. The winning probability may change according to the number of bets (specified number) required for playing the game. Further, in the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability may change according to the game state, or the lottery trigger may change according to the specified number or the game state. In the present embodiment, bonuses 2 to 12, weak cherries 1 to 3, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3 and strong watermelons are used as a trigger for executing the notification state transition lottery, which is a lottery related to the instruction function. Middle tier cherry and special replay are set (see the notification state transition lottery column in FIG. 4).

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

Further, among a plurality of types of lottery target combinations, a lottery target combination that is not a target of the navigation effect during AT may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target winning combinations, the lottery target winning combinations for increasing the number of net additions by being the target of the navigation effect during AT always have a setting difference. For example, there is a difference in setting for bells that are not the target of navigation during AT. On the other hand, there is no difference in setting for the push order bell, which is the target of navigation during AT. In addition, the push order bell may be a target of the advantageous section transition lottery.

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

The advantageous section transition lottery is not executed during the bonus (during the bonus in the normal section). On the other hand, the lottery related to the instruction function can be executed during the bonus (during the bonus in the advantageous section).

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

For example, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digesting games in the advantageous section. Then, when the number of counted games (also referred to as the number of counting games) reaches a predetermined number of games (1500 games in the present embodiment), the main control unit 41 resets the number of counting games and executes limit processing. ..

Further, in the limit process, initial RT transition control for shifting to RT0 which is the initial RT is performed. In addition, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied during the bonus, all the data regarding the advantageous section is initialized, but the game state remains controlled by the bonus, and when the bonus ends, the initial RT is shifted to RT0. To do. That is, when the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during the bonus, the main control unit 41 ends the control for the advantageous section but continues the control for the bonus.

After the setting is changed, the section is controlled to the normal section, and the section shifts to the advantageous section based on the fact that the advantageous section transition lottery for shifting to the advantageous section is won. After the advantageous period is finished, the limit process is performed to control the normal period. However, as shown in FIG. 7, when the control of the advantageous period is finished in RT1 to RT3, the normal period is entered and the initial RT is started. The game state also shifts to RT0. Therefore, after the control to the advantageous section is finished, the state is controlled to be the same as the state immediately after the setting is changed.

Here, for example, the net additional number per game in the slot machine 1 is less than two. Therefore, when the number of counted games reaches the limit of 1500 games, the total number of net additions does not exceed 3000 at the maximum. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the advantageous section continues and the number of net added sheets continues to increase, the limit processing ends the advantageous section and the advantageous RT, so that the net number of added sheets does not exceed 3000 sheets. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the game from increasing. It should be noted that the condition for executing the limit process may be appropriately set in consideration of the product of the number of exhausted games in the advantageous section and the net number of increase per game. For example, if the number of net additions per game is less than 3, the limit number of count games may be set to 1000 games. Further, the total net number of sheets to be increased when the limit process is executed is not limited to 3000 at maximum, and another number such as 2000 may be applied. For example, if the total number of net additions is set to 2000 at maximum and the number of net additions is less than 2, the limit number of count games may be set to 1000 games.

Furthermore, since the ratio of the number of digested games in the advantageous section to the total number of games is suppressed to less than 70%, this can also suppress the increase in the gambling performance of the game.

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

In the present embodiment, during the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed according to the advantageous section transition lottery table shown in FIG. The AT includes a normal AT, an advantageous AT, and a special AT, each of which has a different probability that the number of AT games that are the right to control the AT is added. The main control unit 41 determines not to shift or to shift to any state of CZ, normal AT, advantageous AT, and special AT by executing the advantageous section shift lottery. Here, deciding not to shift is also referred to as not having won the advantageous section shift lottery.

When the main control unit 41 determines to control to CZ in the advantageous zone transition lottery, it gives 30 CZ games that are the right to control to CZ. When the main control unit 41 decides to control to the normal AT, it gives 20 AT games as the right to control to the normal AT. Similarly, the main control unit 41 grants 50 AT games when it is decided to control to the advantageous AT, and gives 100 games when it is decided to control to the special AT.

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

Based on the lottery probability shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win the advantageous zone transition lottery according to the type of the lottery target combination, and which state when winning the advantageous zone transition lottery. Decide to control.

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

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

[Lottery related to instruction function]
The lottery related to the instruction function executed during the advantageous section includes AT lottery, additional lottery, and push order hitting lottery. As shown in FIG. 11A, which will be described later, in the AT lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to AT during CZ. Since the AT lottery during CZ is a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the notification state of AT, it is also referred to as a notification state transition lottery. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C described later, in the AT lottery, whether to be promoted to another AT among ATs and the type of AT to be promoted are determined. Since the AT lottery during AT is a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to an AT which is more advantageous than the AT under control, it is also called a shift lottery.

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

In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 determines to shift to any of the normal AT, the advantageous AT, and the special AT by the AT lottery, even if the AT game or the CZ game remains, In order to control the decided AT, the AT or CZ being controlled is ended, and the AT is newly decided from the next game. Further, when the AT is controlled by the AT, if the main controller 41 determines to control the AT of a different type, the main controller 41 resets the number of remaining AT games once and then switches to the AT to be newly transferred. The corresponding AT game number is set in the AT game counter. Note that the AT game counter may not be reset, and the AT game number corresponding to the newly transferred AT may be added to the remaining AT game number.

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

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

When the promotion of AT and the addition of the number of AT games occur at the same time, the number of AT games newly controlled is added. For example, when the transition to the special AT and the addition of the five games are decided at the same time when there are five games remaining for controlling the advantageous AT, the main control unit 41 sets the AT game counter to 105. Note that if AT promotion and AT game number addition occur at the same time, the AT game number to be controlled newly is added without resetting the AT game counter, and then the determined addition game number is added. Good.

Further, when the AT is promoted, the additional lottery may not be performed. Further, when the notification state transition lottery is won, the control to the CZ is terminated and the AT is controlled from the next game, but the AT may be controlled after the CZ game is completely consumed. .. Similarly, when the AT is promoted, the AT may be promoted after all the AT game numbers for controlling to the normal AT are exhausted.

[AT lottery]
Of the lottery related to the instruction function, the AT lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an AT lottery table.

The main control unit 41 determines whether to control the AT in the notification state during CZ and, in the case of determining to control the AT, determines which AT to control in FIG. AT lottery is performed according to the first AT lottery table shown in (a). In order to determine whether or not the main control unit 41 is promoted to the advantageous AT or the special AT that is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT in the normal AT, the AT is in accordance with the second AT lottery table shown in FIG. 11B. Draw lots. Similarly, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to promote to a special AT that is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT and the advantageous AT during the advantageous AT, and the third AT lottery shown in FIG. 11(c). Perform AT lottery according to the table.

As shown in FIG. 11, the lottery target combinations that trigger the AT lottery include weak cherries 1 to 3, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3, strong watermelons, middle-tier cherries, and The bonuses 2 to 12 and the replays GR41 to GR43 in which the lottery target combination and the BB are simultaneously won.

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

Also, the expected value of the number of AT games to be given is one of weak cherries 1 to 3 or weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3 or strong watermelons, middle tier cherry or bonuses 2 to 12, or replays GR41 to GR43. It depends on whether you win.

As described above, the replays GR41 to GR43 are the combinations that are read out as the lottery target combinations only during the RT3. On the other hand, the probabilities of winning the weak cherries 1 to 3, the weak melons 1 to 3, the strong cherries 1 to 3, the strong watermelons, the middle tiers, and the bonuses 2 to 12 are the same at RT 0 to 2. Therefore, during RT3, since the replays GR41 to GR43 are won, it is easier to shift to the notification state than to RT0 to RT2, and a large number of AT games are given when it is determined to shift to the notification state. Prone. Therefore, during the advantageous section, the degree of advantage regarding the control to the notification state is higher when controlled by RT3 than when controlled by RT0-2.

It is to be noted that the high degree of advantage regarding control to the notification state means that it is easy to shift to the notification state and that the number of AT games is easily given, but if at least one of them is satisfied, the degree of advantage is high. Can be said.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 12, during the advantageous AT, the probability of winning by the additional lottery is higher than during the normal AT, and the expected number of AT games to be added is also high. Therefore, the advantageous AT is more advantageous to the player than the normal AT. In addition, during the special AT, the probability of winning in the additional lottery is higher than in both the normal AT and the advantageous AT, and the expected number of AT games to be added is also high. Therefore, the special AT is more advantageous to the player than both the normal AT and the advantageous AT.

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

[Pushing order lottery]
Of the lottery related to the instructing function, the push-order matching lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 13: is a figure which shows a pushing order matching lottery table.

When the replays GR41 to GR43 including the special replay are won in the normal AT, the main control unit 41 performs the pushing order hitting lottery according to the first pushing order hitting lottery table shown in FIG. When the replays GR41 to GR43 including the special replay are won in the advantageous AT, the pushing order hitting lottery is performed according to the second pushing order hitting lottery table shown in FIG. 13B. When the replays GR41 to GR43 including the special replay are won in the special AT, the pushing order hitting lottery is performed according to the third pushing order hitting lottery table shown in FIG. 13C.

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

As shown in the remarks column of FIG. 13, in the push order hitting lottery, the number of AT games to be added when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won is first determined. After that, when the player presses the stop switch to correct the push order and wins the special replay, the determined AT game number is given, while the push order is incorrect and the normal replay wins. When this is done, the number of AT games is not given. That is, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won in AT, whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the won special replay is derived (in other words, whether or not a special replay prize is generated) is added. Presence/absence is determined. Therefore, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT, the presence/absence of addition is notified after the stop switch is operated, specifically, after the final stop operation is performed.

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

In the present embodiment, when the cherry or watermelon is won during AT and the additional lottery is executed, or when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won and the push order matching lottery is executed, the AT game is added. The suggested addition effect is performed.

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

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

Specifically, as shown in (b) of FIG. 14(A), the liquid crystal display device 51 switches the image at the end of the previous game and displays the character image of "Additional CHANCE". Starting the additional suggestion effect corresponds to switching from the effect at the end of the previous game (for example, the background effect that is normally performed) to the additional suggestion effect. Therefore, it can be said that starting the additional suggestion effect switches the additional suggestion effect.

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

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

As shown in (e) of FIG. 14(A), when the player performs the third stop operation (final stop operation), the additional suggestion effect is switched. Specifically, on the liquid crystal display 51, the character image of "+20" is switched to the character image of "TOTAL+30 addition". The display of the character image of "TOTAL+30 addition" is for notifying that the 30 games decided by the addition lottery will be finally added. In other words, when the final stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the AT game to be finally added is notified.

Further, when the additional lottery performed at the time of the start operation results in non-winning, it is not necessary to execute the additional suggestion effect, and the additional suggestion effect may be performed with a lower probability than that when the additional prize is selected. Suggestion for addition when the player is un-winned by the addition lottery suggests addition in any of the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (final stop operation) as in the case of winning The effect may be switched or may not be switched. For example, in the add-on suggestion effect in the case of non-winning by the add-on lottery, the character image of "add-on CHANCE" is displayed at the start operation, but the character image of "sorry" is displayed when the first stop operation is performed. After that, the character image of "sorry" may be continuously displayed until the game ends. Alternatively, in the additional suggestion effect when the additional lottery results in non-winning, the character image of "additional CHANCE" is displayed at the start operation, and the character image of "additional CHANCE" is displayed at the first stop operation and the second stop operation. The character image of "sorry" may be displayed when the final stop operation is performed.

Since the strong watermelon is not a target object for navigation, neither the navigation effect using the game auxiliary display unit 12 by the main control unit 41 nor the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display unit 51 by the sub control unit 91 is executed. Therefore, as shown in (b) to (e) of FIG. 14A, in the game in which the strong watermelon is won, the navigation effect using the game auxiliary display device 12 and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display device 51. Neither is executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14(B), the additional suggestion effect when the replay GR 41 including the special replay is won will be described. As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 14B, the next game is started by the start operation after the previous game is finished. At this time, if it is assumed that the replay GR 41 is won, the main control unit 41 executes the pushing order hitting lottery according to the pushing order hitting lottery table shown in FIG. 13. In this example, it is assumed that it is determined that the number of AT games to be added is 30 by the pushing order hitting lottery. However, whether or not these 30 games are finally given depends on whether or not a symbol combination (BAR matching) corresponding to the special replay is derived (in other words, whether or not a special replay prize is generated). Accordingly, the presence/absence of the addition is determined.

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

Specifically, as shown in (b) of FIG. 14(B), the liquid crystal display device 51 switches the image at the end of the previous game and displays the character image of "push order contact CHANCE". Starting the additional suggestion effect corresponds to switching from the effect at the end of the previous game (for example, the background effect that is normally performed) to the additional suggestion effect. Therefore, it can be said that starting the additional suggestion effect switches the additional suggestion effect. It should be noted that the replay GR41 is a push forward combination, but is not a navigation target combination. When the replay GR41 is won, the character image of "????" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and this character image is for making the player predict the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay. It is not a navigation production. Further, the character image of "????" does not suggest addition of the AT game, and thus is not a presentation suggestion of addition.

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

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

As shown in (d) of FIG. 14(B), when the second stop operation is performed by the player, the character image of "?" at the position corresponding to the stop switch operated to stop disappears. In this example, since the right stop switch 8R is operated, the character image of "?" at the position corresponding to the right stop switch 8R disappears. On the reel, the right reel 2R is stopped, the replay symbol is stopped in the middle stage, and the BAR symbol is stopped in the upper stage. At this point, since there is a possibility of winning both the normal replay and the special replay, the AT game grant is not fixed.

On the other hand, even if the player performs the second stop operation, the additional suggestion effect is not switched, and the character image of "push order hit change" is still displayed.

As shown in (e) of FIG. 14(B), when the player performs the third stop operation (final stop operation), the character image of "?" at the position corresponding to the stop switch that has been stopped disappears. .. In this example, since the middle stop switch 8C is operated, the character image of "?" at the position corresponding to the middle stop switch 8C disappears. On the reels, the middle reel 2C is stopped, the BAR symbols are stopped in the middle stage, and the BAR symbols are lined up to the right. That is, the special replay wins.

By the operation of the stop switch by the player, the BAR assembling corresponding to the special replay is derived (in other words, the special replay prize is won), so that the addition of the AT game is confirmed. Therefore, when the final stop operation is performed, the addition suggestive effect is switched, and the fact that the AT game has been added is notified. Specifically, on the liquid crystal display 51, the character image of "press order contact CHANCE" is switched to the character image of "+30 additional". The display of the character image of "+30 addition" is for notifying that the 30 games determined by the push order hitting lottery will be added. That is, when the final stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the confirmation of the additional ride is notified.

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

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

Since the replay GR 41 is a push forward combination but is not a navigation target combination, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display device 12 for the navigation effect and the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display device 51 for the navigation effect. Neither is executed. Therefore, as shown in (b) to (e) of FIG. 14B, in the game won by the replay GR 41, the navigation effect using the game auxiliary display device 12 and the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display device 51. Neither is executed.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 14A, when cherry or watermelon is won, whether or not the AT game is added is determined by the addition lottery executed when the start operation is performed. For this reason, when the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the final stop operation is performed, it is already determined whether or not the AT game is added. Therefore, when the addition of the AT game is determined by the addition lottery executed when the cherry or watermelon is won, the addition suggestion effect is switched based on each of the first stop operation and the second stop operation.

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

[Playability during the advantageous section and normal section]
The playability in the advantageous section and the normal section will be described. During the advantageous period, it is controlled by CZ or AT. During the CZ, the notification state transition lottery (AT lottery) is performed according to the probability shown in the first AT lottery table of FIG. If the information state transition lottery is won within 30 games, the AT is controlled. It is assumed that the navigation effect is executed at least once during the advantageous section, but the navigation effect is not executed during RT0. When the navigation effect is executed during RT0 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in accordance with the navigation effect, the transition result is not derived and remains at RT0. Therefore, the navigation effect is not executed at RT0.

During AT, when the winning combination for the navigation is won, the correct procedure for the winning combination for the navigation is notified by the navigation effect. AT is started during RT1, wins any of the replays GR1 to 6, and when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay 1 or 2 is derived and the process shifts to RT2. .. After that, when the replay GR31 to 33 is won during RT2 and the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the navigation effect, the special replay is derived and the process proceeds to RT3.

Even if the replays GR21 to 23 are won during RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated according to the navigation effect, the fall replay 2 is not derived, and therefore the process does not proceed to RT2. Similarly, even if the push order bell is won during RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation effect, the process does not proceed to RT1. That is, if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, the game state is not shifted from RT3 to another game state. In addition, even if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R during RT3 by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, and then shifts to RT2 or RT1, the player then stops according to the navigation effect. If the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the process returns to RT3 again.

On the other hand, during the normal section, the navigation effect is not executed even if the winning combination for the navigation is won. Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the probability of being operated in the correct procedure is 1/3. In the case of operating in the incorrect answer procedure with a probability of 2/, if the upper bells 1 to 8 are missed, the transition result is derived. Similarly, the probability of winning Fall Replay 1 when winning any of Replay GR11 to 13 is 2/3, and the probability of winning Fall Replay 2 of winning any of Replay GR21 to 23 is 2. /3. Also, if any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won, the probability of winning the promotion replay 1 or the promotion replay 2 is 1/6, and if one of the replays GR31 to 33 is won, it is special. The probability of winning a replay is 1/3. That is, in the non-AT, the transition result is easily derived, and it is easy to win the fall replays 1 and 2. Also, during non-AT, it is difficult to win the promotion replays 1 and 2 and the special replay. Even if the correct answer procedure can be performed during the normal section, since the navigation effect is not executed, it is difficult to stay at RT3 and easily stay at RT1.

That is, in the case where the transition result or the display result that causes the winning of the fall replays 1 and 2 is derived during the advantageous section and the transition from the advantageous RTs RT2 and RT3 to the disadvantageous RT1 occurs. Also, during AT, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect, it is possible to return to RT2 or RT3.

On the other hand, during the normal section, it is easy to stay at RT1 because it is not controlled by AT. For example, if the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, it is likely that the AT is controlled at the timing of ending the advantageous period because it is likely to stay at RT3. With the end of the advantageous section, the initial RT shift control is performed, and shifts from RT3 to RT0. In this case, although the transition result may be derived and transition to RT1, the advantageous section ends and is controlled to the normal section. Therefore, when the advantageous section ends, the transition from RT3 to RT0 occurs. Is difficult to return to RT3.

Further, in the present embodiment, although the AT game number is decremented by 1 during the advantageous period, if the AT game number is increased or controlled by a different type of AT, the AT game counter is set again. It Therefore, the timing when all the AT game numbers, which are the conditions for ending the advantageous section, are exhausted varies.

[Main notification]
When the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on. For example, the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 lights up in white when the CZ is won. After that, even after shifting to AT, the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 continues to be lit in white without being turned off.

After the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 is turned on, the advantageous zone is controlled. By turning on the advantageous zone notification lamp 19, it is suggested to the player that the advantageous zone is being controlled. The fact that the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 is turned on to indicate that the advantageous zone (CZ, AT) is being controlled is also referred to as a main notification.

The main notification includes first notification and second notification. The advance notification is a main notification performed in the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery. The timing of advance notification is also referred to as advance notification timing. Specifically, it is possible to set the bet number of the next game of the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery after winning the advantageous section transition lottery (the same as the automatic bet number setting by replay winning) It may be any timing until it becomes. For example, the advance notification timing may be the timing when the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery is stopped for the third time and the winning result is obtained.

The post-notification is a notification that can be given when the winning by the advantageous section transition lottery is performed together with the BB winning so that the waiting section is controlled. The timing at which the post notification is performed is also referred to as the post notification timing. Specifically, the post-notification timing may be any timing after the BB symbol combination is derived. For example, the post notification timing may be the timing when the BB symbol combination is derived and the BB is won.

In the present embodiment, when the advantageous section transition lottery is won and the BB is not won in the internal lottery, the advance notification is given at the in-game timing (first notification timing) that is won in the advantageous section transition lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous section transition lottery is won and the internal lottery is also BB, the advantageous section transition lottery is selected according to the type of the transition lottery target winning combination that triggered the execution of the advantageous section transition lottery. There is a case where the advance notification is performed at the timing in the game (previous notification timing) that is won in, and a case where the post notification is performed at a timing after the symbol combination of BB is derived (post notification timing).

When the previous notification is performed, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is continuously lit while being controlled to the advantageous section during the subsequent RT4. In the advantageous section during RT4, a lottery related to the navigation effect or the instruction function (for example, AT lottery or additional lottery) can be executed as the processing related to the instruction function. On the other hand, when the post notification is performed without the advance notification, the standby section is controlled during RT4. In the standby section during RT4, the processing related to the instruction function is not executed. After that, post-notification is performed together with the BB winning, and during the subsequent bonus, it is controlled to the advantageous section and the advantageous section notification lamp 19 continues to light. In the advantageous section during the bonus, as a process related to the instruction function, a lottery related to the navigation effect or the instruction function (for example, AT lottery or additional lottery) can be executed.

[Game processing]
The main control section 41 performs a game process to control one game. In the game 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 setting the number of bets, an internal lottery process for deciding whether to allow the occurrence of a prize (internal lottery) is performed.

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

The group column of FIG. 4 shows the group to which the lottery target combination belongs. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, “bell” for bell, “push order bell” for left bell 1 to right bell 4, “weak watermelon” for weak watermelons 1 to 4, and strong watermelon for strong watermelons. "Strong watermelon", weak cherry 1 to 4 "weak cherry", strong cherry 1 to 3 "strong cherry", middle cherry "middle cherry", bonus 1 to 12" BB" is defined respectively.

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

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

When determining that the navigation target winning combination is won in the AT, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command for specifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target winning combination in the command queue. As a result, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the navigation effect can be executed based on the push order command.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets, in the command queue, a push order command capable of specifying a predetermined standard procedure when the AT is not being performed or the winning combination for the navigation lottery is not won. As a result, even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent, it is possible to execute the effect according to the group specified by the internal winning command while preventing the correct answer procedure from being specified.

In addition, when executing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41, among the segments of the game auxiliary display device 12, the corresponding segments (“1” to “7” that configure “8”) so that the correct answer procedure can be specified. (Segment) is lit, and navigation notification display data for turning on the segment for identifying whether or not it is a navigation notification (8th segment forming "." in the lower right) is assisted by games. It is set in the output buffer of the display unit 12. As a result, the navigation effect for specifying the correct procedure can be executed on the main control unit 41 side. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 notifies the standard procedure, that is, the navigation notification display for turning off all the segments (first to eighth segments) of the game auxiliary display device 12 when the navigation effect is not executed. The data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

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

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop and the reel rotation process ends, a prize determination process for determining whether or not a prize or the like has occurred is performed based on the symbol combination on the prize line.

When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In payout processing, payout of medals or credit addition according to the occurrence of winning, various processing not related to winning (for example, processing regarding bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in bonus, winning without carry-over) A flag (a winning flag such as a small winning combination or a re-playing combination) is deleted). In the game end process, a process of setting a game state for the next game is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game ends, and the game processing for the next one game starts.

[Section processing]
The main control unit 41 executes any one of a normal section process, a standby section process, and an advantageous section process as the process related to the game section. First, the main control unit 41 determines which of the normal section processing, the standby section processing, and the advantageous section processing is to be executed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 confirms a flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to determine whether it is controlled to a normal section, a standby section, or an advantageous section. To judge. If the normal flag is set, the main control unit 41 determines that the normal section is being controlled, and executes the normal section processing. Similarly, the main control unit 41 executes the standby section process if the standby flag is set, and executes the advantageous section process if the advantage flag is set. The advantageous flag includes the CZ flag, the normal AT flag, the advantageous AT flag, and the special AT flag described above. The section process is executed after the number of bets is set. Since the normal section is controlled immediately after the setting change is completed, the normal flag is set when the setting change is completed.

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

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

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

Next, the main control unit 41 executes a section shift process. In the section transition process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not the transition lottery target winning combination has been simultaneously won with the BB (S17). The main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 (S19) when the transition lottery target winning combination is not simultaneously won with BB (NO in S17). After that, the main control unit 41 sets an advantage flag indicating that it is controlled in the advantage section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S20), and ends the normal section process.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41, if the transition lottery target combination wins simultaneously with BB (YES in S17), determines whether or not a BB prize has been won in the BB-winning game (S18). When the BB is won (YES in S18), the main control unit 41 executes the processes of S19 and S20, and ends the normal section process.

On the other hand, when the BB winning is not made (NO in S18), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination to be selected in the transition lottery is a combination to be notified in advance (S21). In the present embodiment, the winning combinations to be notified are weak cherries 1 and 2, weak watermelons 1 and 2, and strong cherries 3. The main control unit 41 executes the processes of S19 and S20 when the winning combination of the selected lottery is the combination of which the notification is executed (YES in S21), and ends the normal section process.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets a standby flag indicating that it is controlled to the standby section in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the winning combination to be elected for transition is not a target for which the advance notification is executed (NO in S21). Then (S22), the normal section processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control part 41 executes an instruction function lottery process (S32). Specifically, the AT lottery, the additional lottery, or the push-order hitting lottery is executed. The main control unit 41 performs the AT lottery according to the result of the internal lottery and the lottery tables of FIGS. 11 to 13 selected based on the controlled state (for example, CZ, normal AT, advantageous AT, special AT). Add-on lottery and push-order matching lottery are executed.

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

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

For example, when a normal AT is won in the instruction function lottery process during CZ, the AT game counter is set to 20 and the CZ game counter is set to 0. If the instruction function lottery process is not won during CZ, the value of the CZ game counter is decremented by 1. When the special replay is won during AT, it is determined whether or not to add the AT game counter based on the display result. Further, even during AT, the AT game counter is not decremented during the preparation period. Here, the main control unit 41 also updates the types of the advantageous flags regarding CZ and AT in S35.

Although the AT game counter and the CZ game counter are executed after S34 where the display result is derived, they may be executed before or after the timing (S32) when the instruction function lottery process is executed. The AT game counter may be updated after S34 only when the number of AT games to be granted cannot be determined unless the display result is derived.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the maximum instruction section process (S36). The maximum instruction section is a section for executing the navigation effect when the navigation effect execution trigger (in the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won). In the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 sends a command to the sub control unit 91 and sets the navigation counter to 0 when the push order bell is won. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect informing the correct answer procedure for winning the middle-stage bell or the downward-sloping bell in accordance with the command from the main control unit 41. Further, in the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 sets 0 to the navigation counter without transmitting a command to the sub control unit 91 when the BB is won. On the other hand, in the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S37 while keeping the navigation counter at 1 when a winning combination other than the push order bell and BB is won or lost.

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

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

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

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

In this way, the main control unit 41 determines that the count game number has not reached 1500 games in S36 before determining whether or not an end condition different from the end condition that the count game number reaches 1500 games is satisfied. Be sure to judge whether or not.

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

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

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

Further, the counting of the number of counting games is started not only when the AT is won but also when the CZ is won. For example, when the count game number is counted from the game next to the CZ-winning game, and when the AT is won during the CZ thereafter, the counting of the count game number is continued as it is. Then, as described above, the number of counting games is counted until the series of ATs is completed. Even if the number of games counted from the game next to the CZ-winning game is counted, if the AT-win is not won during the CZ or if the new CZ is not won, the CZ is ended. Counting of the number of games is also completed. In this way, in the slot machine 1, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the clear counter.

In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 may count the number of net additions in a series of ATs from the time of the first AT hit. Specifically, the main control unit 41 may first count the number of net additions in the game that hit the AT first, and then count and add the number of net additions in each subsequent game. The counted net increase number (also referred to as the count net increase number) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In most cases, the number of count games reaches 1500 games before reaching the upper limit of 2999, but the number of net count increases reaches 2999 before reaching 1500 games. In this case, the main control unit 41 may execute the limit process. That is, the main control unit 41 may execute the limit process when the number of count games in a series of AT reaches 1500 games or when the number of net count increase reaches 2999. It should be noted that, even if the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, or even before the number of counted net additions reaches 2999, the AT ends when all the number of AT games given is exhausted.

The number of games and the count of net increase are reset (the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized) when the limit process is executed. Further, the number of games and the count of net increase are reset when the setting is changed. Further, the number of games and the count of net increase are reset when the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off and then the power is supplied again over 3:00 am. Here, the reason for determining whether or not the recovery from the power interruption is over 3:00 am is to count the number of games and the net increase in number due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing the game while the game shop is open. This is because if the number is reset, the number of games and the number of net additions are counted from the beginning, and a situation may occur in which the player practically obtains 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the power is restored from the power interruption over a specific time (in the present embodiment, 3:00 am) which is definitely outside the business hours of the game shop.

Further, in the present embodiment, a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to an external test device during the period in which the number of counting games and the number of count net increase are being counted. To be done. As a result, the external test apparatus can recognize the period in which the number of counting games and the count net increase number are being counted in the slot machine 1, based on the test signal.

[Display of the number of games and net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of count games and the net number of count increase is notified. Specifically, the player can display the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image showing information regarding the number of counted games and the net number of counted extras. When the AT first hit, the AT first hit has not been notified yet, so no image is displayed on the menu screen. After that, when the AT first hit is notified by the suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit, the count game number and the count net increase number are displayed on the menu screen.

The count game number and the count net increase number displayed at this time are values in consideration of the count from when the AT first hits until it is displayed on the menu screen. For example, when 30 games have been exhausted from the first AT hit to the time when it is displayed on the menu screen, an image of “30G” is displayed on the menu screen as the number of count games. When the number of counted games reaches 1250, the number of remaining games until the limit process is executed is reduced to 250, so only the number of remaining games is displayed on the menu screen. Then, when the limit process is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

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

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

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

Note that 17500 games is the number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced into the market, but other games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of the advantageous section may be changed based on the predetermined number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced into the market.

Further, in the game 0 to 17500, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is not blinked, but it may be blinked. In such a case, a mode in which the total number of games blinks in 0 to 17500 games and a mode in which the total number of games blinks in 17500 or more games may be different. Specifically, in the 0 to 17500 games, less than 70% may be displayed only in 7-segment display, and in 70% or more, in addition to 7-segment display, blinking may be performed at a slow speed. On the other hand, in the 17501 games or more, if it is less than 70%, only the 7-segment display is displayed, and if it is 70% or more, in addition to the 7-segment display, it may blink at a high speed. By doing this, it is possible to alert the administrator when the game reaches 70% or more even in games 0 to 17500. Furthermore, in the case of 17500 games or more, more attention can be paid to the manager than in the case of 0 to 17500 games.

It should be noted that the administrator shifts to the setting confirmation state by satisfying the condition of "setting key ON"+"front door open detection", and is advantageous by the 7-segment display displayed on the set value display 24 in the setting confirmation state. You can check the ratio of sections. Then, the administrator can know that the ratio of the advantageous zone is 70% or more if the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous zone is blinking, and if the blinking is a fast tempo, it is 1 or more. It can be seen that the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more in the period when the average number of games per month is exceeded.

[Lighting Mode of Main Notification and Sub Notification]
With reference to FIG. 20, the main notification performed by the main control unit 41 by the lighting control of the advantageous zone notification lamp 19, and the sub notification performed by the sub control unit 91 by the lighting control of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58: The details will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining modes of main notification and sub notification.

First, the main notification in the normal section will be described. No main notification is given in the normal section. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, in the normal section, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 remains off.

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

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

In this way, the main notification suggests that the advantageous section is being controlled in a certain manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section.

The lighting color of the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 in the main notification is not limited to the example (white) shown in FIG. 20, but may be other colors such as blue and yellow. Further, the lighting mode of the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 in the main notification is not limited to the example (lighting) shown in FIG. 20, and may be another mode such as blinking. However, whichever mode is adopted, the main notification suggests that the advantageous section is being controlled in a fixed manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section.

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

After that, when the normal AT shifts to the advantageous AT, the AT lamp 58 lights up in red. In this way, when the normal AT shifts to the advantageous AT, the lighting color of the AT lamp 58 changes. After that, when the advantageous AT is changed to the special AT, the AT lamp 58 changes from lighting to blinking. In this way, when the advantageous AT is changed to the special AT, the lighting mode of the AT lamp 58 changes.

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

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

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

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

For example, in the BB suggestion effect, a battle effect is performed by the character, and if the ally character wins over the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, the BB winning is determined. In the confirmation notification of the BB winning, for example, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the BB winning is confirmed, in the game where the BB that has been carried over the winning can be won (for example, the game that has been lost due to the internal lottery), the character image of "Aim for 7" that prompts 7 symbol alignment is displayed. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if the teammate character loses to the enemy character as a result of the battle production, it means that there is no BB winning. The BB suggestive effect may be completed within one game or may be continuous effect over a plurality of games.

In this way, the BB suggestion effect is executed in the game after the winning combination of the lottery target that can be simultaneously won with the BB is executed, so that the player can expect that the BB is won, and the player can expect the BB to win. The interest can be improved.

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

As described above, the transition lottery target winning combination that triggers the execution of the advantageous zone transition lottery can be simultaneously won with the BB. Then, when the winning combination for the transition lottery is won, the notification timing of the main notification and the presence/absence of the BB suggestive effect are different based on whether or not the advantageous section transition lottery has been won and whether or not the BB has been won. Further, the notification timing of the main notification differs depending on the type of the winning combination targeted for the transition lottery.

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

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

Further, when the weak cherry tree 3 is simultaneously won with the BB, and when the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the post notification is given and the BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the advantageous section transition lottery is not won, the main notification is not given, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

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

Thus, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 win the BB at the same time and win the advantageous section transition lottery, the advance notification is given. Therefore, it is possible to let the player recognize that the control to the advantageous section is determined at the previous notification timing (for example, the timing in the game in which the weak cherries 1 and 2 are won). On the other hand, even if the advance notification is not made at the advance notification timing, the BB suggestive effect may be executed in the game after the games in which the weak cherries 1 to 3 are won. You can expect the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section and the suggestion of the control to the bonus which the player pays attention to.

Further, if the weak cherries 1 to 3 do not win the BB at the same time and win the advantageous zone transition lottery, the advance notification is uniformly given, and the weak cherries 1 to 3 simultaneously win the BB and the advantageous zone transition lottery. If the post-notification is uniformly performed when the player wins, it is denied that the BB is won when the pre-notification is not performed at the pre-notification timing. However, in the present embodiment, when the weak cherries 1 to 3 are simultaneously elected with the BB and are elected to the advantageous section transition lottery, when the advance notification is given (when the weak cherries 1 and 2 are elected), There is a case where the notification is given (when the weak cherry tree 3 is won). Therefore, even if the advance notification is not made at the advance notification timing, it is not denied that the BB is won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

When weak cherries do not win the BB at the same time and win the advantageous section transition lottery, if weak cherries 1 and 2 are won, advance notification is given, and if weak cherries 3 are won. Will be notified later. That is, when the weak cherry that is the target of the transfer lottery is won, the advance notification is performed with a probability of 2/3 and the post notification is performed with a probability of 1/3. In other words, when the lower tier cherry is won, the advance notification is performed with a probability of 2/3 and the post notification is performed with a probability of 1/3. In this way, since the notification timing of the main notification is different at different ratios depending on whether the selected weak cherry is weak cherry 1, 2 or weak cherry 3, the notification timing of the main notification is monotonous. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

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

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

Further, when the strong cherry 3 is simultaneously won with the BB, and when the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the advance notification is given and the BB suggestion effect is also executed. On the other hand, when the advantageous section transition lottery is not won, the main notification is not given, but the BB suggestion effect is executed.

When the strong cherry 3 is not won at the same time as the BB, when the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the advance notification is given and the BB suggestive effect may or may not be executed. On the other hand, when the advantageous section transition lottery is not won, the main notification is not given, but the BB suggestion effect may or may not be performed.

In this way, when the strong cherry 3 wins simultaneously with the BB and wins the advantageous section transition lottery, advance notification is given. Therefore, it is possible to let the player recognize that the control to the advantageous section is determined at the previous notification timing (for example, the timing in the game in which the strong cherry 3 is won). On the other hand, even if the advance notification is not made at the advance notification timing, the BB suggestion effect may be executed in the game after the games in which the strong cherries 1 to 3 are won. You can expect the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section and the suggestion of the control to the bonus which the player pays attention to.

Further, if the strong cherries 1 to 3 do not win the BB at the same time and win the advantageous section transition lottery, the advance notification is uniformly given, and the strong cherries 1 to 3 simultaneously win the BB and the advantageous section shift lottery. If the post-notification is uniformly performed when the player wins, it is denied that the BB is won when the pre-notification is not performed at the pre-notification timing. However, in the present embodiment, when a strong cherry wins simultaneously with the BB and wins the advantageous section transition lottery, a case where the advance notification is given (when the strong cherry 3 is won) and a case where the post notification is given (When strong cherries 1 and 2 are won). Therefore, even if the advance notification is not made at the advance notification timing, it is not denied that the BB is won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

Also, when strong cherry does not win at the same time as BB and wins the advantageous section transition lottery, when strong cherry 3 wins, advance notification is given, and when strong cherry 1 and 2 win. Will be notified later. That is, when the strong cherry that is the target of the transfer lottery is won, the first notification is performed with a probability of 1/3 and the second notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. In other words, when a right-upward cherry is won, there is a 1/3 probability that the previous notification will be performed, and a 2/3 probability that the subsequent notification will be performed. In this way, the notification timing of the main notification is different at different rates depending on whether the type of strong cherry being selected is strong cherry 1, 2 or strong cherry 3, so the notification timing of the main notification is monotonous. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Furthermore, focusing on the relationship between weak cherries and strong cherries, the following can be said. That is, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry that is a target for the transitional lottery is won, if the winning combination for the transitional lottery is a weak cherry, the advance notification is made with a probability of 2/3, and the probability of 1/3 is obtained. In the case where the winning combination to be selected in the transition lottery is a strong cherry, the previous notification is performed with a probability of 1/3, and the subsequent notification is performed with a probability of 2/3. In this way, the notification timing of the main notification is different at different rates depending on whether the type of winning cherry is weak cherry or strong cherry. In the present embodiment, when the weak cherry is won, the advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when the strong cherry is won. In other words, when lower cherries are won, advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when rightward cherries are won. Therefore, the notification timing of the main notification does not become monotonous, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the weak cherries 1 to 3 have a lower probability of simultaneously winning with the BB than the strong cherries 1 to 3. Therefore, when the player recognizes that the lower tier cherry has won and has won the weak cherry, if the advance notification is not made, even if the BB suggestive effect is executed thereafter, the player still has the strong cherry 1 You can't expect much more from BB wins than when ~3 wins. On the other hand, when the player recognizes that the right-upward-winning cherry has won and the strong cherry has been won, even if the advance notification is not made, the BB suggestive effect is subsequently executed, so that the player is You can expect more for BB wins than when weak cherries 1-3 win. For this reason, as described above, when the lower tier cherry is won, the advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when the rightward cherry is won, so that the expectation for the BB win in the weak cherry win is lowered. Can be suppressed as much as possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, since weak cherries have a higher probability of winning than strong cherries, when the weak cherries are elected, advance notification is performed with a higher probability than when the strong cherries are elected. Will be done. As a result, the entire game does not become monotonous.

As for the other transition lottery target combinations, as in the case of the weak cherry and the strong cherry, based on whether or not the advantageous section transition lottery is won and whether or not the BB is won, the notification timing of the main notification and the presence/absence of the BB suggestive effect are set. Further, the notification timing of the main notification is different depending on the type of the winning combination to be selected in the transfer lottery.

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

FIG. 22A shows an example of the case where the advance notification is performed by the winning combination in the transition lottery being simultaneously won with the BB and the CZ winning in the advantageous zone transition lottery.

As shown in FIG. 22A, when the transition lottery target combination simultaneously wins BB and wins CZ at timing t1, advance notification is given at timing t2 in the game when the transition lottery target combination is won. After that, at a timing t3 when it becomes possible to set the bet number of the game next to the game won in the transition lottery winning combination, the advantageous section is controlled. At this time, the execution of the BB suggestive effect starts.

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

FIG. 22B shows an example of a case where the transition lottery target combination wins the BB at the same time and does not win the advantageous section transition lottery. In the example shown in FIG. 22(b), unlike the example shown in FIG. 22(a), the main notification is not performed and the advantageous section is not controlled. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

FIG. 23C shows an example of a case where the transition lottery target combination does not win the BB at the same time and the advance notification is made by winning the CZ in the advantageous zone transition lottery. Furthermore, FIG.23(c) is an example in case a BB suggestion production is performed. Since the BB is not won, the BB suggestion effect is a so-called ghost effect.

As shown in FIG. 23(c), when the transition lottery target winning combination is individually won and the CZ is won at the timing t1, the advance notification is given at the timing t2 in the game when the transition lottery target winning combination is won. After that, at the timing t3 when the bet number of the next game of the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery can be set, the advantageous section is controlled. At this time, the execution of the BB suggestive effect starts.

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

FIG. 23D shows an example of a case where the transition lottery target combination does not win the BB at the same time and the advance notification is made by winning the CZ in the advantageous zone transition lottery. In the example shown in FIG. 23(b), unlike the example shown in FIG. 23(c), the BB suggestive effect is not executed. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

FIG. 24(e) shows an example of a case where the transition lottery target combination does not win the BB at the same time and does not win the advantageous section transition lottery. Furthermore, FIG.24(e) is an example in case a BB suggestion production is performed. Since the BB is not won, the BB suggestion effect is a so-called ghost effect.

As shown in FIG. 24(e), when the transition lottery target winning combination is individually won and has not won the advantageous section transition lottery at timing t1, the main notification is not given. The execution of the BB suggestion effect starts at the timing t2 when the bet number of the game next to the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery can be set.

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

FIG. 24F shows an example of a case where the transition lottery target combination does not win the BB at the same time and does not win the advantageous section transition lottery. In the example shown in FIG. 24(f), unlike the example shown in FIG. 24(e), the BB suggestive effect is not executed. The other control is the same as the example shown in FIG.

FIG. 25(g) shows an example of a case in which the post notification is performed by the fact that the transition lottery target winning combination is simultaneously won with the BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transition lottery.

As shown in FIG. 25(g), at the timing t1, the transition lottery target winning combination simultaneously wins with BB and wins CZ, but in this example, advance notification is not made. Therefore, the waiting section is controlled at the timing t2 when the bet number of the game next to the game won in the transition lottery winning combination can be set. At this time, the execution of the BB suggestive effect starts.

After the BB suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of games, the BB winning confirmation is notified at the timing t3 when the internal lottery is lost. When the BB is won at the timing t4, the post notification is given. After that, from timing t5 when the bet number can be set for the next game, the bonus is controlled and the advantageous section is controlled. After that, it becomes an advantageous section in the bonus.

As described above, as shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 23, when the transition lottery target winning combination does not win the BB at the same time and the CZ win in the advantageous section transition lottery, the advance notification is given. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the advantageous lot is controlled in the game in which the transition lottery target winning combination has been won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22(b), FIG. 24(e), and FIG. 25(g), when the previous notification is not made, the BB suggestive effect is executed at the timing thereafter. Therefore, even if the advance notification is not given in the game in which the winning combination for the transition lottery is won, the player can expect the BB win by the BB suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the control to the advantageous section and the suggestion of the control to the bonus which the player pays attention to.

As shown in FIG. 22(a) and FIG. 25(g), when the transfer lottery target winning combination is simultaneously won with BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous zone transfer lottery, the case where the advance notification and the post notification are performed There is a case to be told. Therefore, even if the advance notification is not made at the advance notification timing, it is not denied that the BB is won, and the player can be expected to win the BB.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the transition lottery target combination wins simultaneously with the BB and the CZ is won in the advantageous section transition lottery, the notification timing of the main notification is different at different rates depending on the type of the transition lottery target winning combination. Therefore, the notification timing of the main notification does not become monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 25(g), when the transition lottery target winning combination simultaneously wins BB and wins CZ, it is controlled to the advantageous section after the 7 symbol alignment corresponding to the BB winning is derived. As a result, when the winning combination subject to the transition lottery wins simultaneously with the BB, and when the CZ winning is achieved, the winning combination subject to the transition lottery does not win the simultaneous winning with the BB, and the CZ win is achieved after the 7-symbol alignment corresponding to the BB winning is derived. As in the case of the above, it is possible to control to the advantageous section. Therefore, although the control timing is different between when the BB is won and when the BB is not won, a common process of setting the advantageous flag (the process of S20 of FIG. 15, the process of S56 of FIG. 16) Can be controlled to an advantageous section.

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

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

When the special control is performed, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery as to whether or not to grant the privilege when the lottery conditions are satisfied. The lottery condition for granting the privilege is the cherry winning, as in the case of the right to add the above AT. Then, in the present embodiment, the privilege different from the number of additional games is set value suggestion and point addition. The set value suggestion is a suggestion of the set value indicating the above-mentioned payout rate. Setting value suggestion is performed by setting value suggestion production.

The set value suggestion effect is performed when the enemy's physical strength is set to 0 and the enemy is destroyed by a battle effect performed after it is confirmed that the game reaches 1500 games. The battle effect is an effect in which the value corresponding to the number of additional games received from the main control unit 41 is reduced from the physical strength of the enemy. For example, if the number of additional games is 500, the effect is to reduce the physical strength of the enemy by 500. Therefore, when the number of remaining games up to 1500 games is small or addition is not generated so much that the enemies cannot be defeated before reaching the 1500 games, the set value suggesting effect is not performed. That is, even if it is determined that the game of 1500 is reached, the set value is not immediately suggested.

On the other hand, the points in point award are points that can be used in the mobile link system. In general, a mobile interlocking system is a game machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a privilege that performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege to a player based on the predetermined information output by the game machine. And an applicator.

For example, a slot machine fulfills predetermined conditions such as the number of games, the number of ARTs, the number of missions achieved (in a pachinko game machine, for example, the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, and the number of consecutive games (the number of big hits while the probability variation state continues)). Is accumulated as a game history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game is finished. Information indicating the points given to this two-dimensional code is included.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of arrival confirmation effect and an example of battle effect on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 26A is a diagram showing an example of the arrival confirmation effect performed by the sub control unit 91. In the example of the arrival confirmation effect shown in FIG. 26A, it is displayed that it is confirmed that the game reaches 1500 games and that the battle mode is entered. In this way, by notifying the player that the battle mode in which the privilege can be obtained will be performed, the player can play the game while feeling that he/she can enjoy the privilege from now on. The interest can be sustained and improved.

FIG. 26B is a diagram showing a battle effect example performed by the sub control unit 91. In the arrival confirmation effect example shown in FIG. 26B, the enemy and the physical strength gauge showing the remaining physical strength of the enemy are displayed. In this way, the slot machine 1 can perform a battle effect of reducing the value corresponding to the additional number from the physical strength of the enemy, and as a result, the player can obtain a privilege, thereby improving the interest of the player. You can

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

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

The RAM 41c included in the main controller 41 has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM 91c included in the sub controller 91. Therefore, by keeping the main notification mode constant regardless of the type of the advantageous section, it is possible to suppress the increase in the storage capacity as much as possible. Further, it is possible to suppress the increase in the processing load related to the fact that the main control unit 41 is controlling the advantageous section as much as possible. On the other hand, the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 can store data necessary for sub notification to some extent. Therefore, by changing the mode of the sub notification according to the type of the advantageous section, it is possible to supplement the simplification of the suggestion by the main notification that the advantageous section is being controlled.

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

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

On the other hand, when winning the replays GR41 to GR43 during AT, only the number of AT games to be added at the time of the start operation is determined, and then the AT game when the special replay winning is confirmed according to the operation of the stop switch by the player. Is decided to be added. In this way, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT, whether or not to add the AT game is determined depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player. Therefore, when the play GR41 to GR43 is won during AT, even if the first stop operation and the second stop operation are respectively performed, the final winning operation is finalized without the addition suggestive effect being switched. At some time, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the number of AT games to be added is notified.

In this way, in a situation where it is determined whether or not to add the AT game depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player (when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT), whether or not to add the AT game is added. Until it is decided, the additional suggestion production is not switched. Therefore, even if it is not yet decided whether or not to add, it is possible to prevent the addition suggestion effect from being switched, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the change of the addition suggestion effect of the game. ..

Also, in a situation where it is determined whether or not to add an AT game regardless of the operation of the stop switch by the player (when cherry or watermelon is won during AT), the operation of the stop switch by the player is performed. In the process, it is designed to switch the added suggestive effect. Therefore, in the process of operating the stop switch, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation for the addition of the AT game by the addition addition effect. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by the addition suggesting effect that suggests the addition of the AT game.

(2-1) As shown in (e) of FIG. 14(A) and (e) of (B), when cherry or watermelon is won during AT, and when replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT In either case, when the final stop operation is performed by the player, the additional suggestion effect is switched, and the number of AT games to be added is notified. In this way, when the final stop operation is performed, the addition of the AT game has already been determined, so by changing the suggestion addition effect and notifying the player that the AT game will be added, the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

(2-2) As shown in (b) and (B) of FIG. 14(A), when cherry or watermelon is won during AT, and when replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT In either case, the additional suggestion effect is switched at the start operation, and it is notified that the additional suggestion effect is started. This allows the player to expect the addition of the AT game during the start operation.

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

(2-4) When replay GR41 to GR43 is won during AT, even if the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure and the special replay is won, the stop switch is not operated in the correct answer procedure and the normal replay is won. In any case, a replay game is given. In other words, in any of the situations, the number of bets (three) is automatically set in the next game with respect to the addition of the game value that can be used for the game. As a result, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT, there is no difference in giving the gaming value that can be used for the game, depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player.

(2-5) As shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 14(B), when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during the AT, the mode of the suggestive addition effect from the start operation to the final stop operation Does not change. This prevents the player from expecting excessively when it is not yet decided whether or not to add the cost.

(2-6) Replays GR41 to GR43 receive a special replay prize depending on the type of the first stop operation, but even if the special replay prize is determined when the first stop operation is performed, During the period from the start operation to the final stop operation, the additional suggestion effect does not switch. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the special replay will be won by switching the additional suggestion effect.

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

Here, suppose that the initial RT transition control is not performed along with the end of the advantageous section. The AT can be controlled during the advantageous period. During AT, a navigation effect for deriving the promotion replays 1, 2 and the special replay, and a navigation effect for not deriving the fall replays 1, 2 and the transition result are executed. As a result, it is easy to be controlled by RT3 during AT. Therefore, when the AT is controlled at the end of the advantageous section, it is controlled to RT3 with high probability. If the advantageous section ends during RT3 and you win the advantageous section transition lottery without shifting to another state, there is a period controlled to the normal section, but it is also controlled to RT3 during that period, so it is advantageous It is in a state. In other words, the advantageous state continues even though the advantageous state of the advantageous section has ended. As a result, when the advantageous section ends, if the advantageous state does not shift to the disadvantageous state, it may happen that the advantageous state is controlled for a long time after entering the advantageous section once. Sexuality increases.

On the other hand, if you win the advantageous section transition lottery during RT0, by the time you move to RT3, you will win the push order bell, derive the transition result, move to RT1, and win replays GR1 to GR6 and be promoted. The replays 1 and 2 must be won to shift to RT2, and the special replays must be won by winning the replays GR31 to GR33, which is required for a predetermined period. That is, as in the present embodiment, by performing the initial RT transition control for shifting to RT0 which is the initial RT with the end of the advantageous section, the advantage is immediately obtained after the advantageous section is ended. Even if the section transfer lottery is won, the advantageous state of RT3 is not controlled for the predetermined period. Therefore, after entering the advantageous section, it is not controlled to be in an advantageous state for a long time, so that the gambling performance of the game can be suppressed.

(3-2) The conditions for ending the control to the advantageous section include that the number of exhausted games reached 1500 games in the advantageous section and that all AT games or CZ games have been exhausted. Regardless of which end condition is satisfied, the initial RT transition control is performed as the control to the advantageous section ends. As a result, no matter which end condition is satisfied, the game is not controlled to be in an advantageous state for a long time after entering the advantageous section, so that the gambling performance of the game can be suppressed.

(3-3) As shown in FIG. 8, the replays GR41 to GR43 are winning combinations that are read out as winning combinations only during RT3. On the other hand, the probabilities of winning the weak cherries 1 to 3, the weak watermelons 1 to 3, the strong cherries 1 to 3, the strong watermelons, the middle tiers, and the bonuses 2 to 12 are the same in RT0 to RT2. Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, the probability of being controlled by the AT and the expected value of the AT game number to be given are as follows: weak cherries 1 to 3 or weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong cherries 1 to 3 or strong. Watermelon, middle-tier cherry or bonuses 2 to 12 or replays GR41 to GR43 are set in this order. Therefore, during RT3, since the replays GR41 to GR43 are won, it is easier to shift to the notification state than to RT0 to RT2, and a large number of AT games are given when it is determined to shift to the notification state. Prone.

In other words, during the CZ during the advantageous period, when the RT3, which is the advantageous RT, is controlled, the AT in the notification state is more easily controlled than when the RT0, which is the initial RT, is controlled. And, it is easy to give a large number of AT games. Therefore, comparing the case where the player wins the CZ during RT3 and is controlled to the advantageous section with the case where the player wins CZ during RT0 and is controlled to the advantageous section, during RT3, the CZ shifts to the AT. Easy and easy to be controlled by AT for a long time. As a result, comparing the case where the player wins the CZ during RT0 and is controlled to the advantageous section and the case where the player wins CZ during RT3 and is controlled to the advantageous section, the control during RT3 is controlled to be longer in the advantageous section. Easy to be affected.

In the present embodiment, since the initial RT transition control is performed in accordance with the end of the control to the advantageous section, after the control to the advantageous section is completed, the transition to the advantageous section is made at RT3, and the advantage section is controlled for a long time. It is possible to prevent that. Specifically, when the initial RT shift control is performed, the process shifts to RT0. After that, when the transition result is derived, it is controlled by RT1. As described above, since it is easy to stay at RT1 while the navigation effect is not being performed, it is highly possible to win the advantageous section at RT1. When the advantageous section is won during RT1, it is less likely to shift to AT as compared to RT3, and therefore, compared to during RT3, there is a higher possibility of ending the control to the advantageous section without directly shifting to AT. Therefore, during the advantageous period, when the control is performed by RT3, the AT that is in the notification state is more easily controlled than when the control is performed by RT0. Further, since a large number of AT games are likely to be given, when the game shifts to the advantageous section during RT3, the advantageous section is controlled to be longer than during RT0. However, since the initial RT transition control is performed along with the end of the control to the advantageous zone, the probability of shifting to the advantageous zone during RT1 is higher than the probability of shifting to the advantageous zone during RT3. , It is easy to control to an advantageous state for a longer period of time, but it is possible to prevent being controlled to an advantageous state for a long period of time after entering the advantageous section, and it is possible to suppress gambling of the game.

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

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

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

[About suggested addition]
Although the image indicating the start of the effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of the start operation, the additional suggestion effect may indicate the number of games to be added by changing the display mode of the image. For example, the color of the character image of "CANCE" may be different depending on the number of games to be added. By doing so, the player can be made to pay more attention to the switching of the additional suggestion effect that is performed at the time of the start operation.

In the present embodiment, regarding the additional suggestion effect that suggests the addition in AT, the mode of switching the effect is changed between when the cherry or watermelon is won and when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won. Not exclusively. For example, regarding the suggestive effect that suggests controlling to the AT in the CZ, when cherry or watermelon wins, the suggestive effect is switched by the first stop operation or the second stop operation, whereas replays GR41 to GR43 win. Sometimes, the suggestive effect may not be switched by the first stop operation or the second stop operation.

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

In the present embodiment, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT, the AT game number to be given at the start operation is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT, the number of AT games to be given may be determined by winning the special replay. Further, for example, when the replays GR41 to GR43 are won during AT, both the AT game addition and the AT game addition may be decided by winning the special replay.

[Termination conditions]
In the present embodiment, the end condition for ending the advantageous period includes the end condition that the AT and CZ have no right to control, in addition to the end condition that the number of count games reaches 1500 games. However, the termination condition for terminating the advantageous zone is not limited to this, and may be, for example, that the period for controlling at least one of AT and CZ exceeds a predetermined period.

[Initial RT]
In the present embodiment, the initial RT, which is the transition destination when the transition is made with the end of the advantageous section, is RT0, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may transfer to RT1 whose replay probability is equal to RT0. Further, it may be possible to shift to RT1 or RT2 in which the degree of advantage in controlling the AT in the notification state is the same as during RT0.

In the present embodiment, after the setting is changed, the bonus is ended, and the advantageous section is ended, the initial RT is started. In this way, by shifting to the initial RT at any timing, it is possible to obtain the effect that the processing can be made common, for example. However, after the setting is changed, after the bonus ends, and after the advantageous section ends, different advantageous states may be set.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the initial RT is set to RT0 that shifts to a different game state based on the fact that the shift result is derived. However, the initial RT may be a gaming state in which the game state is changed to another gaming state based on being controlled for a predetermined period.

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

For example, when the transition to the initial RT is performed along with the derivation of the transition display result, a navigation effect for deriving the transition display result may be executed as the initial RT transition control. Specifically, when control to shift to RT1 as the initial RT is performed with the end of the advantageous zone, if the push order bell is won, an incorrect answer procedure for deriving the transition result is set. You may notify by a navigation effect. In addition, if the replays GR21 to GR23 are won, an incorrect answer procedure for deriving the fall replay 2 is notified by a navigation effect, and if the player moves to RT2 after that, if the push order bell is won, a transition result is given. If the incorrect answer procedure for deriving the replays GR11 to GR13 is won, the incorrect answer procedure for deriving the fall replay 1 may be notified by the navigation effect.

Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled to an advantageous state for a long time after shifting to the advantageous section, and it is possible to suppress the gambling performance of the game.

Further, as the initial RT transition control, the advantageous section transition lottery may be prohibited from the next game of the final game controlled in the sectioned section, and the execution of the navigation effect for deriving the special replay may be prohibited. By doing so, the advantageous section transition lottery is prohibited, the control to the advantageous section is prohibited, and the navigation effect for deriving the special replay is not performed. Therefore, it is controlled to RT3. It gets harder. In addition to the special replay, the navigation effect for deriving the promotion replays 1 and 2 may be prohibited. Further, the advantageous section transition lottery and the navigation effect may be prohibited for a predetermined period. The predetermined period of time may be until the predetermined number of games is exhausted, or until it is shifted to RT1.

Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled to an advantageous state for a long time after shifting to the advantageous section, and it is possible to suppress the gambling performance of the game.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the initial RT transition control is executed regardless of which game state other than bonus is controlled. As a result, it is not necessary to change the processing for each gaming state, and the processing for each gaming state can be unified. However, when a plurality of game states with the same degree of advantage as the initial RT are provided, if the ending condition for ending the advantage section is satisfied in the game state with the same degree of advantage as the initial RT, the initial RT transition control is not executed. You may do it. Here, the degree of advantage includes the degree of advantage regarding the total probability of replay, the degree of advantage regarding control to the notification state, and the like.

For example, if the initial RT is set to RT0 and the end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during RT1 in which the combined probability of RT0 and replay and the degree of advantage regarding control to the notification table pair do not change, execute the initial RT transition control. Instead, RT1 may be controlled even after the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is entered. Further, when the initial RT is set to RT0 and the end condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during RT2 in which the degree of advantage regarding control to RT0 and the notification table pair does not change, the initial RT transition control is not executed and the advantageous section is changed. The control may be performed at RT2 even after the end and the transition to the normal section.

Further, when the ending condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied during the initial RT, the initial RT transition control may be executed or the initial RT transition control may not be executed. For example, if the game state is such that the initial RT is controlled for a predetermined period of time and the game state transitions to another game state, the period controlled by the initial RT is reset as the initial RT transition control. Alternatively, the initial RT transition control may not be executed. When the initial RT transition control is executed, the period controlled by the initial RT is extended, but when the initial RT transition control is not executed, the period controlled by the initial RT does not change.

[About notification status transition lottery]
In the present embodiment, the special replay that is won only at RT3 is used as a trigger for executing the notification state transition lottery, but based on the fact that the normal replay or the push order replay, in which the winning probability is different for each gaming state, is won. The notification state transition lottery may be executed. In this way, by changing the trigger for executing the lottery, the degree of advantage regarding the control to the notification state may be changed for each gaming state.

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

[Transition from favorable RT to unfavorable RT]
In the present embodiment, when the advantageous section is in operation and is controlled by RT3, the transition from RT3 to RT0 follows with the end of the advantageous section. On the other hand, when it is in the advantageous section and is controlled by RT3, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by a procedure different from the correct procedure notified by the navigation effect, and the transition result or the fall replay 2 is performed. Is derived, the process moves to RT1 or RT2 different from RT0. In other words, in the present embodiment, during the advantageous RT such as RT3, the transition destination RT is changed between the case where the limit process shifts to the disadvantageous RT and the case where the display result is derived to the disadvantageous RT. different.

However, when transitioning from an advantageous RT to an unfavorable RT, the transition destination is the same regardless of whether the transition is triggered by the limit process or the derivation of the display result. Good. For example, at RT3, it is possible to move to RT0 which is the initial RT by the limit process, the derivation of the transition result, and the winning of the fall replay 2.

[About CZ game counter]
In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is not added. Therefore, the CZ game counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is consumed, and is not incremented. However, in order to add the CZ game counter, the number of CZ games may be increased and the lottery may be executed. Alternatively, a plurality of types of CZ may be provided, and the CZ game counter may be set again at the timing of shifting to a different type of CZ. In this case, the timing at which all the CZ game numbers, which are the conditions for ending the advantageous section, are exhausted changes.

[About main notification]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, which of the advance notification and the post notification is to be given in advance based on the type of the transition lottery target winning combination that is won by the internal drawing and whether or not the BB is simultaneously won. It was decided. That is, the result of the internal lottery and the notification timing of the main notification have been associated with each other in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined by lottery which of the first notification and the second notification is to be made without being linked to the result of the internal lottery.

For example, when the weak cherries 1 and 2 win (the BB simultaneous win or the independent win) and the CZ win, it may be determined by lottery whether to give the advance notification or the post notification. Further, even when the weak cherry 3 wins (BB simultaneous win or single win) and CZ wins, it may be determined by lottery whether to give advance notification or post notification. The same applies when the other winning combination targets are selected.

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

As for the advance notification timing, it is possible to set the bet number of the next game of the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery (the same as the automatic bet number setting by replay winning) after winning the advantageous section transition lottery It may be the timing. For example, the advance notification timing may be the start operation of the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery, the start of reel rotation, or the third stop. Further, the advance notification timing may be determined from a plurality of types of timings based on the type of the winning combination subject to the transition lottery that has been won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB has been simultaneously won.

The post notification timing may be any timing after the BB symbol combination is derived. For example, the post-notification timing may be when a BB symbol combination is derived and a BB prize is won, or when the number of bets for the next game after the BB prize is set, or when the bet number of the next game is set. It may be during the start operation. Further, the post-notification timing may be determined from a plurality of types of timings based on the type of the winning combination subject to the transition lottery that is won by the internal lottery and whether or not the BB is simultaneously won.

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

Further, the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 may be turned on not only by displaying numbers and the like as in a 7-segment display, but also by turning on a single LED (dot point) by a payout lamp, for example. Furthermore, when the operation procedure is informed at the time of the navigation effect, it may be performed using an existing means such as the credit display device 11 or the game auxiliary display device 12. In this case, a single LED may be used for the main notification while the 7-segment display is used for notification of the operation procedure.

The CZ lottery trigger and the AT lottery trigger may be the same (for example, cherry winning trigger), and the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 may be turned on in the same manner during CZ winning and AT winning. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the CZ winning or the AT winning is selected when the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 is turned on. Furthermore, after the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 is turned on, an expected effect may be executed that makes the player expect whether the CZ winning or the AT winning is selected. For example, when the CZ is won at the cherry tree winning opportunity, the advantageous zone notification lamp 19 is turned on to control the CZ for 10 games, while the battle effect is executed, and if AT is won during the CZ, the result of the battle effect is obtained. While the teammate character wins and displays the character image of WIN, the teammate character may be defeated and the character image of LOSE may be displayed as the result of the battle effect unless the AT wins during CZ.

[About BB suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, when the transition lottery target combination does not win the BB at the same time, the BB suggestive effect is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the transition lottery target combination does not win the BB at the same time, whether or not to execute the BB suggestion effect may be determined by the lottery. In this case, for example, when winning a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, or a middle-tier cherry that has a higher probability of simultaneously winning a BB than a weak cherry or a weak watermelon, there is a higher probability that the BB suggests a weak cherry or a weak watermelon. You may execute the effect. In this way, strong cherries, strong watermelons, and middle tiers are less likely to be notified in advance than when weak cherries or weak watermelons are elected, but the BB suggestive effect should be executed with a high probability accordingly. You can

In addition, when the winning combination subject to the transition lottery does not win the BB at the same time and the player wins the CZ, when executing the BB suggestion effect, it is controlled to the advantageous section during the BB suggestion effect if the advance notification is made. become. Therefore, when the AT is won during the BB suggestion effect, the result of the BB suggestion effect may be used to notify the confirmation of the AT win.

[Regarding control of advantageous intervals]
In the present embodiment, when the combination lottery target combination wins simultaneously with BB, when the previous notification is made, it is controlled to the advantageous section in RT4 and the navigation effect and the instruction function are processed as the processing related to the instruction function. Such lottery (for example, AT lottery or additional lottery) was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and while controlling to the advantageous section in RT4, in such an advantageous section in RT4, without performing the processing related to the instruction function, after that, the bonus is controlled by the BB winning. The lottery relating to the instruction function may be executed at.

Further, when the combination lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB, when the advance notification is made, the advantageous section is not controlled during the subsequent RT4, and thereafter the advantageous section is controlled by the bonus by the BB winning. It may be controlled to.

Further, when the combination lottery target combination wins simultaneously with BB, when the previous notification is performed, the processing relating to the instruction function may be executed after the confirmation notification of the BB winning is performed by the BB suggestive effect.

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

Specifically, BB1+weak watermelon 1, BB1+weak watermelon 2, BB1+weak watermelon 3, BB1+strong watermelon, BB1+weak cherry 1, BB1+weak cherry 2, BB1+weak cherry 3, BB1+strong cherry 1, BB1+strong cherry 2, and In addition to the simultaneous winning group of BB1 and the transition lottery target such as BB1+middle cherry, BB2+weak watermelon 1, BB2+weak watermelon 2, BB2+weak watermelon 3, BB2+strong watermelon, BB2+weak cherry 1, BB2+weak cherry 2, BB2+ The lottery target combination may include a simultaneous winning group of BB2 and a transition lottery target combination such as weak cherry 3, BB2+strong cherry 1, BB2+strong cherry 2, and BB2+middle-tier cherry.

Furthermore, when the transition lottery target combination simultaneously wins the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and also wins the CZ, the notification timing of the main notification may be changed at different rates depending on the type of the simultaneously-winning group that has won.

For example, when the player wins BB1+weak cherry 1 and wins CZ, the advance notification may be given, while the post notification may be made when winning BB2+weak cherry 1 and wins CZ. Alternatively, when the BB1+weak cherry 1 is won and the CZ is won, the advance notification is performed, whereas when the BB2+strong cherry 1 is won and the CZ is won, the post notification may be performed. Further, when the player wins BB1+weak cherry 1 and wins CZ, the advance notification may be given, while the post notification may be given when winning BB2+strong watermelon and wins CZ. Whichever combination of BB1, BB2, and transition lottery target combination is selected, when the transition lottery target combination wins simultaneously with the bonus (BB1 or BB2) and CZ wins, depending on the type of the simultaneous winning group that has been won. The notification timing of the main notification may be different at different rates.

Further, although the example described above is BB, the notification timing of the main notification may be changed at a different ratio depending on the type of the simultaneous winning group that has been won, even for a bonus of a type other than BB such as RB.

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

For example, not only the set value display, but also the inside of the housing of the slot machine 1, for example, a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) provided on the game control board, the ratio of the advantageous section may be displayed. If the game control board cannot be disassembled by caulking, the display will not be operated illegally from the outside. Also, the set value may be displayed on the display provided on the game control board instead of the set value display. In addition, the ratio of the advantageous section may be displayed on the credit display device 11, the game auxiliary display device 12, the liquid crystal display device 51, and the like.

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

Further, while the bet number is set, the state may not be shifted to the setting confirmation state. That is, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed when the bet number is set. Further, since the bet number is automatically set when the re-gaming combination wins, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be able to be confirmed even when the re-gaming combination wins. It should be noted that it may be possible to confirm the ratio of the advantageous section in the state where the bet number is set.

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

For example, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, when the payout rate (ball payout rate) of medals in a short time (for example, 400 games) is the first rate (for example, 300%)≦the payout rate, the market If the introduction is not possible, the payout rate of medals in a short time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the payout rate of medals in a short time is the first rate≦the payout rate (when the first rate≦the payout rate). Error notification). In the test conducted when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, when the payout rate (ball payout rate) of medals in the middle time (for example, 6000 games) is the second rate (for example, 150%)≦payout rate If the introduction is not possible, the payout rate of medals during the medium time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether or not the payout rate of medals in the middle time is the second rate≦the payout rate (when the second rate≦the payout rate). Error notification). Further, in a test conducted when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, with respect to a payout rate (ball payout rate) of medals for a long time (for example, 17500 games), a third ratio (for example, 55%)<payout ratio<fourth ratio If the market cannot be introduced when it is (for example, 120%), the payout rate of medals for a long time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the payout rate of medals in a long time is the third ratio<payout ratio<fourth ratio (payout ratio≧third ratio). Or, if the fourth ratio≦the payout ratio, an error notification).

Further, for example, the accessory ratio may be notified by a 7-segment LED. The bonus ratio refers to the ratio of the number of payouts in the bonus (eg, RB, SB, CB) to the total number of payouts when the game is played a predetermined number of times (eg, 6000 times). For example, in the case of a slot machine equipped with only RBs, the accessory ratio is 60% as the upper limit, so the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be different depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 60%. (An error is notified if the character ratio exceeds 60%). Further, in the case of a slot machine equipped with SBs and CBs, the accessory ratio is 70% at the upper limit, and therefore the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be changed depending on whether the accessory ratio is 70%. Good (Error notification when the ratio of role goods exceeds 70%).

As described above, the 7-segment LED may be used to notify the rate specified in the test conducted when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the rate related to the performance of the slot machine 1, and the like.

[About the main side notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, an example (an example in which the navigation effect is performed by the main control unit 41 is executed on the game auxiliary display device 12 has been described, but the main control unit 41 controls the predetermined information according to the progress of the game. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it is a main-side notification device that notifies, and may be any device such as the credit indicator 11 or the 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16. In this way, the cost can be reduced by executing the navigation effect by also using the main-side notification device.

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

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 claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 19 advantageous zone notification lamp, 41 main control section, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch 57 CZ Lamp, 58 AT lamp, 91 sub-control unit, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result,
A game control means for controlling the game,
And a production control means for controlling production,
The game control means,
State control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state and a plurality of types of advantageous states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state ,
First counting means for counting a first value corresponding to the number of games consumed during the advantageous state,
Second counting means for counting a second value corresponding to a net increase obtained by subtracting the total number of gaming values used for setting the bet number in the advantageous state from the total number of gaming values given in the advantageous state Including and
The effect control means suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled by turning on the effect control side lamp managed by the effect control means in different lighting modes depending on the type of the advantageous state. Including means ,
The game control means,
Before SL includes a game control side suggested means suggests that is in control of the advantageous state by turning on the Yu TECHNICAL control side lamp certain lighting mode regardless of the type of advantageous conditions,
When the first value counted by the first counting means is less than a first specific value, and the second value counted by the second counting means is less than a second specific value, the advantage Performs specific processing related to the state,
When the first value counted by the first counting means is greater than or equal to the first specific value, or when the second value counted by the second counting means is greater than or equal to the second specific value, Initializing means for executing an extinguishing process for extinguishing the game control side lamp after executing an initializing process for initializing the information relating to the advantageous state stored in the storage section without executing the specific process. Including slot machines.

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