JP6738290B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

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

As such a gaming machine, the number of remaining AT games corresponding to a period controlled by AT (assist time), which is an advantageous state for the player, is displayed on the liquid crystal display, and, for example, the production switch by the player is operated. There is known a slot machine capable of increasing and updating the displayed AT remaining game number by doing so (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-121462, A

When the same condition is satisfied, even if the idea of displaying a second numerical value different from the first numerical value in addition to the first numerical value as the AT remaining game number can be applied to the gaming machine described above, In addition, the fact that the first numerical value and the second numerical value are updated has not been taken into consideration, and the interest in the game cannot be improved.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that updates the first numerical value and the second numerical value so as to improve the interest of the game.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
First display means for displaying numerical information regarding the gaming value owned by the player,
Second display means for displaying numerical information regarding the gaming value owned by the player;
First control means for controlling the first display means,
Second control means for controlling the second display means,
The numerical information displayed by the first display means and the numerical information displayed by the second display means are numerical information regarding the same object,
The gaming machine, when a specific condition is satisfied,
The incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts and the incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of amounts are started at different timings,
The increment update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts is executed so as to increase by a plurality of amounts.
The increment update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of amounts is executed so as to increase by a plurality of amounts.
The first display means performs increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a first amount and increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a second amount. The numerical information to be displayed and the numerical information displayed by the second display means are executed so as to increase while scrolling in the same direction ,
A period from the timing of starting the incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts to the timing of starting the incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of quantities. Can be recognized by the player .
Further, a sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound is further provided,
The gaming machine is capable of executing a decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means and a decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means,
The sound output means,
When the increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts and the increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of amounts are executed, the predetermined sound is emitted. Output,
When the decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means and the decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means are executed, the predetermined sound is not output.
Further, the following configuration may be adopted.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine),
A display unit (for example, a credit display) for displaying a first numerical value (for example, the credit number (main) shown in FIG. 3C) and a second numerical value (for example, the credit number (sub) shown in FIG. 3D) Device 11 and liquid crystal display 51),
Update control for updating the first numerical value and update control for updating the second numerical value when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A, when a winning combination of eight coins is won). Can be started at different timings (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the credit number (main) increase update is started at timing T2, while the credit number (sub) increase update is performed after timing T2. Update means (started at timing T3) (for example, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, since the update control of the first numerical value and the update control of the second numerical value are started at different timings, the numerical values are compared to those of the gaming machine that performs these update controls at the same timing. The player can be strongly impressed with the update. As a result, the first numerical value and the second numerical value can be updated so as to improve the interest of the game.

(2) The update control of the first numerical value includes update control advantageous for the player (for example, increase update shown in FIG. 4) and update control disadvantageous for the player (for example, decrease update shown in FIG. 7). Included,
The operation mode of the update control of the first numerical value when the advantageous update control is performed is different from the operation mode of the update control of the first numerical value when the disadvantageous update control is performed (for example, shown in FIG. 4). This is an update in a mode in which the numerical values are scrolled in the vertical direction, and is an update in a mode in which the numerical values are scrolled in the horizontal direction shown in FIG. 7).

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily understand whether advantageous update or disadvantageous update is performed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
When the multi-minute update control in which the first numerical value is updated by a plurality of minutes is executed, the display means displays the progress of the multi-minute update control when the multi-minute update control is advantageous update control, When the multi-minute update control is an unfavorable update control, the progress of the multi-minute update control is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11D, the number corresponding to one medal when the credit is updated and increased). While the numbers in the middle of updating are displayed by sequentially updating the numbers, while displaying "500" in the middle of updating when updating in the direction of decreasing medals, as shown in FIG. 11(C). However, the final update result “498” is displayed).

With such a configuration, it is easy to understand whether an advantageous update or an unfavorable update is performed, and when the advantageous update is performed, the progress is displayed, so that the unfavorable update is performed. In comparison, it is possible to strongly impress an advantageous update.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (2) or (3),
Even when the numerical value after the advantageous update is performed and the numerical value after the disadvantageous update are the same, the operation mode of the numerical value update when the advantageous update is performed and when the disadvantageous update is performed Is different from the operation mode of updating the numerical value of (for example, as shown in the credit number (main) A of FIG. 9, although the display after updating is “8”, “8” is displayed). The operation mode of updating the numerical values up to is updated in a mode in which the numbers scroll vertically when the value before update is “0”, and in a mode in which the numbers scroll horizontally when the value before update is “11”. Be done).

With such a configuration, it is possible to further easily understand whether the advantageous update or the disadvantageous update is performed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4),
The operation mode of the numerical value update when the advantageous update is performed and the operational mode of the numerical value update when the disadvantageous update is performed have different operation directions of the numerical values (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, medals increase. When such an update is performed, the numbers scroll vertically, and when an update that reduces medals is performed, the numbers scroll horizontally).

According to such a configuration, since the operation direction of the numerical value is different when the advantageous update is performed and when the disadvantageous update is performed, the player at first glance is the advantageous update or the disadvantageous update. You can judge.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5),
Further comprising sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sound,
The sound output means outputs a sound when the advantageous update is performed, but does not output a sound when the disadvantageous update is performed (for example, when the advantageous update is performed such that the number of medals is increased, the sound is output from the speakers 53, 54 Is output, whereas no sound is output when a disadvantageous update that reduces medals is performed).

With such a configuration, the player can be strongly impressed with the advantageous update as compared with the disadvantageous update.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (6),
Further comprising sound output means (for example, speakers 53, 54) for outputting sound,
The sound output means makes the volume louder when the advantageous update is performed than when the disadvantageous update is performed (for example, as shown in the modification, when the advantageous update is performed such that the number of medals is increased, Although the sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 even when a disadvantageous update that reduces the number of medals is performed, the volume of the update when the number of medals increases is larger than that when the number of medals decreases.

With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a stronger impression of the advantageous update than the disadvantageous update.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (7),
When the numerical value is updated by a plurality of minutes, the display means displays such that the plurality of updates are updated one by one when the plurality of updates are advantageous updates, while the plurality of updates are disadvantageous updates. Occasionally, it is displayed that a plurality of updates are collectively updated. (For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of medals is increased by 8, it corresponds to each one until the final update result is displayed. Numbers are updated sequentially, whereas when the number of medals is reduced by 3, the final update result is displayed collectively.)

According to such a configuration, when the disadvantageous update is performed, the numerical value after the update is collectively displayed, whereas when the advantageous update is performed, the numerical value is displayed so as to be updated one by one. It is possible to make it easy to understand that the advantageous update is being performed.

It is a front view of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating various display parts. It is a figure for demonstrating the start timing of increase update control. It is a figure for demonstrating the increase update mode. It is a figure for demonstrating a vertical scroll mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the start timing of reduction update control. It is a figure for demonstrating the decrease update mode. It is a figure for explaining a horizontal scroll mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where credit increases. It is a figure for demonstrating the other combination of a 1st numerical value and a 2nd numerical value. It is a figure for demonstrating the update aspect of the numerical value in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the update mode of a credit number.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
[First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. As shown in FIG. 1A, on the front door 1b, as an example of operating means, it is set according to a gaming state within a credit stored as a gaming value (medal) owned by a player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the specified number of bets, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are set. The return switch 10 operated when returning the game, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels, and for use in the production. The production switch 56 and the like are provided. Hereinafter, the operation of the start switch 7 in a state where the number of bets that can start one game is set is referred to as “lever-on operation”. Further, in a state where two reels are stopped and one reel is rotating, an operation of stopping the rotation of the one reel is referred to as “third stop”. The number of reels is not limited to three and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display section is shown as an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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 medals can be inserted, start valid LED18 for notifying that the start switch 7 can be operated, weight (previous game start State of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since), and an LED 19 during waiting for notifying by lighting, and an LED 20 during replay for notifying that a replay game after winning a replay is in progress. Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 for controlling 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 control unit 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. 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.

From the sub control unit 91, control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91.

Note that FIG. 1B is only a part, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (three in the present embodiment) is set by inserting a medal into the medal inserting unit 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. If a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number has been set, that amount is increased to credit.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the number of bets that can start one game is set (a state in which the game can be started), the symbols are variably displayed by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. Then, the three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the transparent window 3. When a winning occurs due to the combination of winning symbols stopping on the winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning. At this time, when the credit is increased or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50), the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

In addition, the winning combination of the present embodiment is a small combination accompanied by paying out a game value (medal), a replay for giving a re-play, and a special combination accompanied by a transition to a game state advantageous to a player (for example, a bonus). Etc.) Replaying means that the next game can be played by automatically setting the bet number (automatic BET) without setting the bet number using the game value (medals, credits, etc.). Is. In other words, giving a replay means that the next game can be started without performing a BET operation.

Further, in order for each winning to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. For example, Bell needs to win in order for Bell to win. In addition, the target winning combination drawn by the internal drawing is referred to as a drawing target winning combination or a winning combination. The winning combination consists of one or more winning combinations. In addition, the winning combination includes a rare combination. Rare roles are those that have a lower winning probability than those other than rare roles. The rare role is, for example, cherry or watermelon.

Further, the slot machine according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying information corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. Further, the information is information that can specify an operation mode (also referred to as an operation procedure). The operation mode of this embodiment is the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches. As a modification, the operation mode may be a concept including at least one of the operation order of the stop switches and the operation timing of the stop switches. In addition, the production for such notification is called navigation production. Further, the period during which the navigation effect is performed is called the assist time (AT). The AT is an example of a state advantageous to the player.

The AT of this embodiment is managed by the net number of medals. For example, in a game in which a small winning combination is won, the net increase in number is the number of medals paid out corresponding to the winning small winning combination is decreased from the number of medals required to execute the game (that is, three). It is the number done. For example, when a winning combination of eight winning combinations that pays out eight medals is achieved, the net additional number is five.

In this embodiment, when the net number of medals in AT reaches the AT end number, the AT ends. The number of AT finished sheets is determined by an AT lottery described later. Further, during AT, the AT end number is displayed as the AT remaining number (sub)D (for example, the character “100 sheets remaining”) as shown in FIG. 2B. When the net increase in the number of ATs reaches the number determined by the AT lottery, that is, when the remaining AT number becomes 0, the AT ends. Further, in the present embodiment, when the display result derived during the AT is derived, the display of the AT remaining number (sub)D is reduced and updated.

In the present embodiment, a state in which the AT is controlled at an RT that has a high winning probability of replay that is advantageous to the player is particularly called an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART). The net increase in the number of medals in AT starts counting from the next game after the game that can be controlled by ART. As a result, the AT ends when the net number of medals added by the ART reaches the AT end number. Then, when the AT ends, the ART ends.

Further, the main control unit 41 can control to an AT different from an advantageous game state such as RT having a high winning probability of bonus or replay. The AT is a period during which a navigation effect that can specify an operation mode for stopping a combination of symbols that is advantageous for the player on the pay line LN is executed, and is an advantageous state for the player. For example, “1” is the game auxiliary display device 12 as the information that can specify “left, middle, right”, which is the push order for winning the promotion replay that triggers the transition to the RT with a high probability of winning the replay. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which it is possible to specify that the stop switch 8 is operated in the order of “left, middle, right”. However, as the AT, an effect of teaching a design to be pressed or an effect of teaching the timing of pressing may be adopted. That is, the AT may perform a navigation effect notifying the operation order but notifying the operation timing. Further, the AT may execute a navigation effect that notifies both of the operation sequence and the operation timing.

The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process for deciding whether to control to the AT when the first rare combination is won as a rare combination during the non-AT, and the rare combination as the rare combination during the AT. 2 When the rare role is won, the additional lottery process is performed to determine whether to add the remaining AT number. The AT lottery process and the additional lottery process may be performed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game, and may be performed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example. At least one of the first rare combination and the second rare combination may be two or more. In addition, the first rare role and the second rare role may be the same or different, and a part of the plurality of first rare roles may be included in the second rare role. May be.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, a plurality of types of AT end number candidates (eg, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300) are selected from the AT. Determine the number of finished sheets. The number of finished ATs is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT at the AT start timing when the AT is won without the bonus. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is won and the bonus ends when the AT wins along with the bonus win, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. It should be noted that the timing at which the game next to the game won by AT starts may be the start timing of AT, and the start timing of AT may be determined so that the game won by AT from the time when the game won by AT is started. You may perform the production which stirs whether or not.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the remaining AT number reaches 0 (when the net additional number in AT reaches the AT end number). The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not the vehicle is in AT based on the AT flag.

In the addition lottery process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to add the number of remaining ATs, and when it is determined to add the number of remaining ATs, a plurality of types of remaining ATs (20, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300), the number of remaining ATs to be added is determined. The determined number of additional games is increased to the remaining AT number stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

[Various displays]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining various display units. Numerical values are displayed on the various display units shown in FIG. 2, and the numerical values are updated based on the displayed numerical values being increased or decreased. FIG. 2A shows an example of numerical values displayed under the control of the main side (main control unit 41). FIG. 2B shows an example of numerical values displayed under the control of the sub side (sub control unit 91).

As shown in FIG. 2A, the credit display unit 11 displays the number of credits. In the following, parentheses after the numerical value that is the target of update control may indicate the subject that executes the update control. For example, the number of credits displayed on the credit indicator 11 is updated and controlled by the main control unit 41, and thus the number of credits is referred to as the number of credits (main) A. The credit indicator 11 is a 7-segment type indicator and can display up to 2 digits. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value that can be stored as credits by the slot machine 1 is 50, so that it is possible to display up to 2 digits, but it may be 3 digits or more. It may be a digit.

On the game auxiliary display 12, the payout number (main) B of medals is displayed. The game auxiliary display 12 is a 7-segment display and can display up to 2 digits. Further, when the small winning combination is won, the game auxiliary display 12 displays the number of medals paid out corresponding to the small winning combination.

Under the control of the main control unit 41, the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED 15, and 3BETLED 16 inform the set bet number. Hereinafter, the number that can be displayed by lighting each of the 1-BET LED 14, the 2-BET LED 15, and the 3-BET LED 16 is referred to as a BET number (main) C.

Next, FIG. 2B will be described. FIG. 2B shows an example of numerical values displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91 during AT. In the AT, as shown in FIG. 2B, the remaining AT number (sub)D in the AT is displayed in the upper left area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as described above, when the remaining AT number (sub)D reaches 0, the AT ends. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to increase the number of remaining ATs (sub)D by adding them. Also, during AT, the number of medals acquired (AT) E in AT is displayed in the upper right area of the liquid crystal display 51. In the present embodiment, the number (sub)E of medals obtained in AT means the net number of medals in AT.

The number of credits is displayed in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display 51. Hereinafter, this credit number is referred to as a credit number (sub)F. The credit number displayed in the credit number (sub) F is the same as the credit number displayed in the credit number (main) A.

Further, in the area below the area in which the credit amount is displayed, the set bet amount (betting amount) is displayed. Hereinafter, this credit number is referred to as a BET number (sub)G. The BET number (sub)G and the BET number (main)C are the same.

Next, an increase update and a decrease update of these seven numerical values A to G will be described. First, the main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The main processing includes winning determination processing, payout processing, and game end processing. The winning determination process is a process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived to each reel when it is determined that the rotation of all reels has stopped. The payout process is executed after the winning determination process is executed. The payout process is a process of paying out medals when a prize is generated by the prize determination process. When the number of credits is less than 50, the credits are updated and updated, and when the number of credits reaches 50, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. The game end process includes a process of turning off the BETLED that has been turned on (see FIG. 6E), a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game, and the like.

Next, the increase update of the credit number (main) A and the credit number (sub) F will be described. The number of credits (main) A and the number of credits (sub) F are increased and updated by the number of medals paid out corresponding to the small winning combination, for example, when the small winning combination is won. Further, when the player inserts medals from the medal inserting section 4, the number of credits (main) A and the number of credits (sub) F are increased and updated by the number of inserted medals. Further, the credit amount (main) A and the credit amount (sub) F are reduced and updated by the set bet number by, for example, executing a BET operation (in this embodiment, an operation to the MAXBET switch 6). To be done. In the present embodiment, the bet number is set to three at a time by operating the MAXBET switch 6, so the number of bets is reduced and updated by three.

When the small winning combination is won, the payout number (main) B is increased and updated by the number of paid-out coins corresponding to the small winning combination. The payout number (main) B is turned off (not displayed) until a small winning combination is won, and is turned off when, for example, an eight-card winning combination that pays out eight medals is won. To "1" are displayed, and thereafter, the value is updated from "1" to "8". Further, in the present embodiment, the payout number (main) B is not reduced and updated. For example, when a small winning combination is won and "8" is displayed as the payout number (main) B, the payout number (main) B is turned off when the extinguishing condition is satisfied. The extinguishing condition includes, for example, a condition established by executing a BET operation (operation on the MAXBET switch 6) for starting the next game. Further, the turn-off condition includes a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses without executing a BET operation from the time when the payout number (main) B is displayed. As a modification, the payout number (main) B may be reduced and updated from “8” to “0” when the extinguishing condition is satisfied.

Next, an increase update and a decrease update of the BET number (main) C will be described. First, the increase and update of the BET number (main) C will be described. In this embodiment, when the BET condition is established, the bet number of three bets is set at one time. The BET condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated while the bet number is not set, and a condition that is satisfied when the replay combination is derived. The lighting mode of the three BETLEDs of the present embodiment is a mode in which the three BETLEDs light one by one. The lighting mode is, for example, turning on 1BETLED 14 → turning on 2BETLED 15 when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed since turning on 1BETLED 14 → turning on 3BETLED 16 when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed since turning on 2BETLED 15 In this order, lighting control (hereinafter, referred to as sequential lighting processing) is executed. This lighting control is an increase update of the BET number (main) C.

Next, the reduction update of the BET number (main) C will be described. In the present embodiment, all the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED 15, and 3BETLED 16 are turned on during the game (the period from the time when the number of bets for three games is set to the time when the display result is derived). It is in the state of being. After that, when the display result is derived by stopping all the reels, the three BETLEDs are turned off at the same time regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. By turning off the light, the BET number (main) C is reduced and updated.

Next, the increase and update of the BET number (sub)G will be described. In the present embodiment, “0” is displayed as the BET number (sub)G when the bet number is not set. In this state, when the BET condition is established, the bet number of three bets is set at one time. At the same time, the sub control unit 91 increments and updates the displayed “0” to “3”.

Next, the reduction update of the BET number (sub) G will be described. In the present embodiment, the BET number (sub) G is “3” during the game (the period from when the bet number of three cards is set to execute the game to when the display result is derived). Is displayed. In this state, when the display result is derived by stopping all the reels, the sub-control unit 91 reduces the displayed “3” to “0” regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Update.

Next, an increase update and a decrease update of the remaining AT number (sub)D will be described. For example, when the player wins in addition to the AT and the specific condition is satisfied, the AT remaining number (sub)D is increased and updated. Further, the specific condition may be any condition, for example, an operation of the effect switch 56. In this case, a specific condition is established by executing a promotion effect that promotes the operation of the effect switch 56 and the player who visually recognizes the promotion effect operates the switch 56 for effect. In addition, the specific condition may be a condition that is satisfied by executing a predetermined operation (for example, a third stop) in a game that has been won as a bonus or a game after the game.

In addition, the fact that the AT remaining number (sub)D is increased and updated is substantially advantageous to the player because the AT period is substantially extended. For example, if 20 extra sheets are added to the remaining AT number (sub) D by the extra lottery, the special condition is satisfied, and the additional phrase "20 extra sheets! Congratulations" is displayed. Is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). After that, the remaining AT number (sub)D is increased by 20 and updated. Further, the notification of the addition may be made by notifying the remaining number of ATs determined to be added at one time or by dividing the number.

Next, the reduction update of the remaining AT number (sub)D will be described. In the present embodiment, the push win is won during AT. In AT, in the game in which the push-win combination is won, the corresponding operation sequence corresponding to the push-win combination is notified. In addition, in the game in which the push order small winning combination is won, when the operation is performed in the notified corresponding operation order, the main winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing. The main character of the present embodiment is the “eight-card character”. When the operation order is different from the corresponding operation order, the sub-winner is won when at least one stop switch is operated at a specific timing, and the at least one stop switch is operated at a timing different from the specific timing. When operated, a non-winning prize display result that does not cause winning is derived. The sub-role may be the same as the payout number of the main role, or may be smaller than the payout number of the main role.

In the case of such a configuration, when the leading role (8-card combination) is derived in the AT, the remaining AT number (sub)D is reduced and updated by the net increased number of medals based on the small winning combination. For example, when a winning combination of 8 is won, the number of bets is 3, and the net number of bonuses is 5. Therefore, for example, when 100 is displayed as the remaining AT number (sub)D and the winning combination of 8 is won, the remaining AT number (sub)D is reduced to 95.

Further, when the sub-role is derived during AT, the AT remaining number (sub)D is subtracted by the same number as that when the main role is derived (that is, 5), regardless of the payout number of the sub-role. Will be updated. Also, when the non-prize display result is derived during AT, the remaining AT number (sub)D is subtracted and updated by the same number of sheets (that is, 5 sheets) as when the leading character was derived. Explaining the reason why such a configuration is adopted, the expected value of the remaining AT number that can be won in addition to the AT in the AT is higher than the expected value of the remaining AT number that can be won in the AT initial win in the non-AT. There are cases where many configurations are adopted. In such a case, for example, if the remaining AT number is not subtractively updated when the non-prize display result is derived, the player intentionally derives the non-prize display result (that is, the notification). The AT can be protracted by intentionally operating in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure that is performed. Then, in the AT, since the expected value for winning the remaining number of ATs is high, it is possible to enjoy an unfair profit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, whether the auxiliary winning combination is derived in the AT or the non-winning prize display result is derived, the AT remaining number (sub)D is subtracted and updated by the net additional number (5) of the main winning combination. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from enjoying an unfair advantage.

Next, the reduction update of the acquired number (sub)E will be described. When a display result different from the replay is derived, an operation to the MAXBET switch 6 for starting the next game of the game from which the display result is derived is executed, and then the next game is started. When the lever-on operation for executing is executed, the number of bets (sub) E that is acquired in one game is reduced and updated by the bet number (three in the present embodiment). For example, when 100 is displayed as the acquired number (sub)E and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the number is decreased from 100 to 97. Next, the increase and update of the acquired number (sub)E will be described. For example, when the display result of winning the small winning combination is derived, the acquired number (sub)E is increased and updated by the number of medals paid out corresponding to the winning small winning combination. For example, when 97 is displayed as the acquired number (sub)E and the winning combination of 8 is won, the acquired number (sub)E is increased to 105. In this way, the acquired number (sub)E is updated by the net increase number by the decrease update and the increase update in one game.

[Update start timing when increasing the number, etc.]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the update start timing and the like when increasing the numerical value. In FIG. 3, the numerical values are the credit number (main) A, the acquired number (sub)E, and the credit number (sub)F. Further, in the present embodiment, the incremental update of these three numerical values is started when a predetermined update trigger (specific condition) is satisfied. In the example of FIG. 3, the update trigger is a trigger that is established by winning a small winning combination (in the example of FIG. 3, eight winning combinations). In addition, the winning of the eight-card combination is also called the eight-card combination.

As shown in FIG. 3(A), when eight winning combinations have been derived at timing T1, the winning determination process is executed. When the winning determination process ends at timing T2, the main control unit 41 transmits a payout start command to the sub control unit 91, as shown in FIG. The payout start command is a command with which the sub control unit 91 can specify that the payout process has started. At timing T3 when the sub control unit 91 receives the payout start command, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the payout process has started. After that, the game end processing is executed at the timing T4 when the payout processing is completed.

As shown in FIG. 3C, the main control unit 41 starts increasing and updating the number of credits (main) A at timing T2. In this case, the credit number (main) A is increased and updated by eight. Since the increase update of the credit number (main) A is executed in synchronization with the payout process, the increase update of the credit number (main) A ends at timing T4.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3D and 3E, at timing T3, the sub-control unit 91 executes the increase update of the credit number (sub)F and the increase update of the acquired number (sub)E. To be done. The credit number (sub)F and the acquired number (sub)E are increased and updated by eight. Further, in the present embodiment, the period for increasing and updating the credit number (main) A, the period for increasing and updating the credit number (sub) F, and the period for increasing and updating the acquired number (sub) E are all the same. Suppose there is. Further, the timing for ending the increase update of the credit number (sub) F and the increase update of the acquired number (sub) E is T5. The period from timing T2 to timing T3 is the same as the period from timing T4 to timing T5.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the update trigger of 1 is established (for example, when the winning combination of 8 coins is derived), the increase update of the credit number (main) A is started at timing T2 and the credit number (sub ) The increase update of F and the acquired number (sub)E of E are started at timing T3.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an updating mode of these three numerical values. First, the manner in which the credit amount (main) A is updated will be described with reference to FIG. For the credit amount (main) A, “0” is initially displayed and finally “8” is displayed. 0 to 8 are updated one by one, such as 0 to 1, 1 to 2, 2 to 3. In addition, the update of the number is performed in an operation mode (a vertical scroll mode) in which the number before update scrolls downward and the next number scrolls downward from the top. Specifically, when the display is switched from 0 to 1, the display of "0" is changed to the display of "1" after the display as shown in (0→1) in the figure. In the display shown in (0→1), the upper part of 0 which constitutes the upper half of “0” in the lower half of the first digit of the credit indicator 11 is “1” in the upper half of the first digit of the credit indicator 11. The lower part of 1 constituting the lower half is displayed.

Similarly, when the display is switched from 1 to 2, the display of "1" is switched to the display of "2" after the display as shown in (1→2) in the figure. In the display shown in (1→2), the upper part of 1 constituting the upper half of “1” in the lower half of the first digit of the credit indicator 11 is “2” in the upper half of the first digit of the credit indicator 11. The lower part of 2 constituting the lower half is displayed.

In this way, the numerical values are updated one by one in a vertical scrolling manner such that the numbers are sliding from top to bottom until "8" is displayed. In the present embodiment, the display is updated in such a manner that the next number is connected to the previous number, but the display is updated in a state in which a gap is provided between the numbers. You may.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4(B) and FIG. 5, a description will be given of the mode of updating the acquired number (sub)E (the number of net increase after being controlled by AT). In the acquired number (sub)E, “GET490 sheets” is initially displayed, and finally “GET498 sheets” is displayed. The number of credits (main) is the same as the number of credits of A, and the numbers are updated one by one, and as shown in FIG. 5, the numbers are updated vertically as if the numbers were sliding from top to bottom (see arrow α). Is performed in a scroll mode. Note that the arrow α in FIG. 5 is for explaining the vertical scrolling mode, and is not actually displayed.

Next, an aspect of updating the credit amount (sub)F will be described with reference to FIG. In the credit amount (sub)F, “0” is initially displayed and finally “8” is displayed. The number of credits is updated one by one as in the case of the number of credits (main) A, and the numbers are updated in a vertical scrolling manner such that the numbers are sliding from top to bottom. The vertical scroll mode is the same mode as in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the period of incrementing and updating “1” for each of the three numerical values is the same. Therefore, each of the three numerical values has the same numerical value (“8” in the example of FIG. 4) and the same period of increase and update. Explaining with reference to FIG. 3, a period of timings T2 to T4, which is a period of increasing update control of the number of credits (main), and a timing T3, which is a period of increasing update control of the number of credits (sub) and the acquired number (sub). The period from to T5 is the same.

Further, when the increase update control is executed, the sound corresponding to the increase update control is output from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when eight winning combinations are won, a winning sound (for example, Dururun) corresponding to the winning of eight winning combinations is output, and a payout sound (DUN) is output each time one medal is paid out. .. This payout sound is output eight times.

[Update start timing when the number is decreased, etc.]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the update start timing and the like when decreasing the numerical value. In FIG. 6, the numerical values are BET number (main) C, BET number (sub)G, and remaining number (sub)D. Further, in the present embodiment, the reduction update of these three numerical values is started when a predetermined update trigger is established. In the example of FIG. 6, the update trigger is a trigger that is established by deriving an eight-card combination, as in FIG. Note that FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a case where the number of remaining AT games is not added.

First, the start timing of the reduction update control of these three numerical values will be described. As shown in FIG. 6(A), when eight winning combinations are derived at timing T1, the winning determination process is executed. When the winning determination process ends at timing T2, the main control unit 41 transmits a payout start command to the sub control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 6(B). At timing T3 when the sub control unit 91 receives the payout start command, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the payout process has started. After that, the game end processing is executed at the timing T4 when the payout processing is completed.

As shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the sub-control unit 91 starts decreasing and updating the BET number (sub)G and the remaining number (sub)D at timing T3. The BET number (sub)G is reduced and updated by three. Further, the remaining number (sub)D is reduced and updated by 5 (net increase). Further, since the payout process is a process of paying out eight medals, the reduction update of the BET number (sub)G and the remaining number (sub)D is completed by the time the payout process is completed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(E), at timing T4 (as the first process in the game ending process), the main control unit 41 turns off the BETLED. Further, the timing at which the BETLED extinguishing process is terminated is T5.

Next, the reduction update mode of these three numerical values will be described with reference to FIG. First, the reduction update of the BET number (main) C will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7A, the hatched circles indicate the BETLEDs that are lit, and the unhatched circles indicate the BETLEDs that are off. In this embodiment, the three BETLEDs are turned off at the same time while the three BETLEDs are turned on. By the turning-off control, the BET number (main) C is reduced and updated.

Next, the reduction update of the BET number (sub)G will be described with reference to FIGS. 7B and 8. In the present embodiment, the BET number (sub)G is 3 during the game (the period from when the bet number of 3 cards is set to execute the game until when the display result is derived). Is displayed as. Then, regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred, when all reels are stopped, the BET number (sub)G initially displayed as "3" is finally displayed as "0".

From 3 to 0 is updated one by one like 3 to 2, 2 to 1, and so on. Further, the updating of the numbers is performed in an operation mode in which the numbers slide from right to left (a horizontal scrolling mode as indicated by arrow α), as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the display is switched from 3 to 2, 3 is scrolled to the left from the display of "3" and the left half of "2" is displayed at the right end. After switching, "2" is displayed. From the display of "2", 2 scrolls to the left and switches to a display in which the left half portion of "1" is displayed at the right end, and then "1" is displayed. In this way, the numerical values are updated one by one in an operation mode in which the numerical figures slide from right to left until "0" is displayed. Note that the arrow α in FIG. 8 is for explaining the scroll mode in the vertical direction and is not actually displayed.

Next, the reduction update of the BET number (sub)G will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 6, “100” is initially displayed and finally “95” is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, regarding the decrease update of the remaining AT number (sub) D, the decrease update is executed in the horizontal scroll mode described in FIG. 7B. The horizontal scroll mode is the same as that in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a case in which the credit (main) A is increased and updated and a case in which the credit (main) A is decreased and updated. FIG. 9A shows a case where the credit (main) A is increased and updated from 0 to 8. The increase update mode of credit (main) A shown in FIG. 9(A) is the same as the increase update mode of credit (main) A shown in FIG. 4(A), and is a vertical scroll mode.

Further, FIG. 9B shows a case where the credit (main) B is reduced and updated from 11 to 3. The credit (main) B decrement update is executed, for example, when a BET operation is executed. As described with reference to FIG. 6, the reduction update mode is the horizontal scroll mode. Therefore, the reduction update in the horizontal scroll mode is also executed in FIG. 9B.

[Combination of the first numerical value and the second numerical value]
In FIG. 3, two numerical values having different update timings due to one update trigger (derivation of an eight-card combination) are referred to as a “first numerical value” and a “second numerical value”. In the example of FIG. 3, the first numerical value is the credit number (main) A, and the second numerical value is the acquired number (sub)E and the credit number (sub)F.

Next, other first numerical values and second numerical values in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, an update trigger, a first numerical value, a second numerical value, and “update start timing of the first numerical value and the second numerical value” are described in association with each of the reference symbols P to R. Further, FIG. 10 also includes the contents described above.

For example, in the example indicated by reference numeral P, the first numerical value is the BET number (main) C, and the second numerical value is the BET number (sub)G. The update trigger for updating the first numerical value and the second numerical value is that the BET condition described above is established. The BET condition includes a condition established by operating the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where the bet number is not set, and a condition arranged by deriving a re-game combination. For example, when the BET condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 starts the BET process. The BET process is a process for setting the number of bets. By starting the BET process, the main control unit 41 increases and updates the BET number (main) C that is the first numerical value (executes the BET LED sequential lighting process). Further, the main control unit 41 starts a BET process and transmits a BET command to the sub control unit 91. The BET command is a command that can specify that the main control unit 41 has started the BET process. When receiving the BET command, the sub control unit 91 increments and updates the BET number (sub)G that is the second numerical value. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 increases and updates the BET number (sub)G that is the second numerical value at a timing after the timing when the main control unit 41 increases and updates the BET number (main) C that is the first numerical value. .. Therefore, the increment update timings of the first numerical value and the second numerical value are shifted.

Further, in the example indicated by the reference numeral Q, the first numerical values are the credit amount (main) A and the payout amount (main) B. In addition, the second numerical value is the acquired number (sub)E, the number of credits (sub)F, and the number of remaining ATs (sub)D when the additional winning is achieved. The update trigger for updating the first numerical value and the second numerical value is that the small winning combination display result (in the example of FIG. 3, eight winning combinations) is derived. The main control unit 41 executes the payout process based on the derivation of the small win display result to increase and update the first number of credits (main) A and the number of payouts (main) B. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the payout start command (see FIG. 3B), the second numerical values “acquired number (sub)E, credit number (sub)F, and additional winning” , AT remaining number (sub)D” is updated. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 increments and updates the second numerical value at a timing after the timing when the main control unit 41 increments and updates the first numerical value. Therefore, the increment update timings of the first numerical value and the second numerical value are shifted.

Further, the example indicated by the reference numeral R is the content described in FIG. As described with reference to FIG. 6, the decrease update timing of the BET number (sub)C that is the first numerical value and the decrease update timing of the AT remaining number (sub)D (when the AT is not won) that is the second numerical value Will be the same.

[Effects of this embodiment]
Next, effects produced by the slot machine of this embodiment will be described.

(1) It is advantageous for the player that the three numerical values described in FIG. 3, that is, the number of credits (main) A, the number of acquired credits (sub)E, and the number of credits (sub)F are increased and updated. It's an update (good for players). Hereinafter, such update is also referred to as advantageous update. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the timing of starting the update of the credit number (main) A that is the first numerical value and the increase update of the credit number (sub) F and the acquired number (sub) E that are the second numerical values. Each start timing is different. Therefore, since the timings for increasing and updating the first numerical value and the second numerical value are different from each other, it is determined that the numerical values have been updated as compared with a slot machine that performs the incremental updating of these numerical values at the same timing. Can be strongly impressed. In addition, since the timings of increasing and updating (advantageous updating) of the first numerical value and the second numerical value are different, it is possible to strongly impress the player that the first numerical value and the second numerical value are increasing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the increment update control of the first numerical value and the second numerical value can be ended at different timings. In the example of FIG. 3, the period in which the increase update control of at least one of the two numerical values is executed is the period of timings T2 to T5. Further, when the increment update control for each of the two numerical values is ended at the same timing, the period during which the increment update control is executed is the period from timing T2 to T4. Therefore, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the period during which the incremental update control of at least one of the two numerical values is executed is compared with the case where the incremental update control of each of the two numerical values is terminated at the same timing. Can be lengthened. Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player that the numerical value is increasing.

(2) In addition, each of the three numerical values described in FIG. 6, that is, the BET number (main) C, the BET number (sub)G, and the AT remaining number (sub)D is reduced and updated means that the player It is an update that is disadvantageous to the player (dislike to the player). Hereinafter, such an update is also referred to as a disadvantageous update. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the reduction update timing of the first number BET number (sub)C and the second number reduction update of the remaining AT number (sub)D (when AT is not won). The timing is the same. Therefore, since the timings of decreasing and updating these two numerical values are the same, it is possible to give the player a strong impression that the numerical values have been updated, as compared with the case where the updating control of one numerical value is executed. ..

Further, in general, when the player notices that the numerical value is decreasing, he/she sees the decreasing numerical value (for example, the first numerical value) and decreases the other numerical values (for example, the second numerical value). Often you don't notice what you are doing. Therefore, while the first numerical value is being reduced and updated, the second numerical value has already been reduced and updated, and when the first numerical value has been reduced and updated, the second numerical value has also been reduced and updated. Alternatively, it is possible to shorten the period of the remaining reduction update of the second numerical value. Therefore, since the timing of the decrease and update of these two numerical values, which is a disadvantageous update for the player, is set to be the same, it is possible to prevent the player from noting the decrease of the two numerical values as much as possible.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, both the advantageous update and the disadvantageous update are executed due to the establishment of one trigger (in the present embodiment, winning of eight winning combinations). It Therefore, various update controls can be executed with the one opportunity. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the credit amount (sub) F and the acquired number (sub) E increase at one timing (in the present embodiment, the timing when the sub control unit 91 receives the payout command). Along with the update, the BET number (sub)G and the AT remaining number (sub)D are reduced and updated. Therefore, various update controls can be executed at the one timing.

(4) Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 6, in either the increase update control or the decrease update control, the timing of updating the numerical value by the main control unit 41 and the updating of the numerical value by the sub control unit 91. The timing of doing can be different. Therefore, since the update control of the main control unit 41 and the update control of the sub control unit 91 can be separated, the degree of freedom in designing the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be increased. In addition, the update timings of the two numerical values updated by the sub-control unit 91 are the same in either the increase update control or the decrease update control. Therefore, the update control load of the sub control unit 91 can be reduced as compared with the case where the two numerical values updated by the sub control unit 91 have different update timings.

(5) Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the advantageous update, the numerical values are updated in a vertical scrolling manner such that the numerical values slide in the vertical direction. On the other hand, in the disadvantageous update, the numerical value is updated in a horizontal scrolling manner such that the numerical value slides in the horizontal direction. That is, the operation mode of the numerical value update when the advantageous update is performed is different from the operation mode of the numerical value update when the disadvantageous update is performed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether the advantageous update or the disadvantageous update is performed.

(6) Further, as described with reference to FIG. 9, even in the case where the updated values (8 in FIG. 9) are the same, the vertical direction during the advantageous update that is increased from the value before the update While the numerical value is updated in the scroll mode, the numerical value is updated in the horizontal scroll mode in the case of a disadvantageous update that reduces the numerical value before the update. That is, even when the numerical value after the advantageous update is performed and the numerical value after the disadvantageous update are the same, the numerical value of the numerical value is changed when the advantageous update is performed and when the disadvantageous update is performed. Since the update operation mode is different, it is possible to make the player easily recognize whether the advantageous update or the disadvantageous update is performed.

Even if the numerical values after updating are different, the operation mode of updating the numerical values may be different between when the advantageous updating is performed and when the disadvantageous updating is performed.

Also, when the favorable update is performed, the numerical value slides vertically, but when the disadvantageous update is performed, the numerical value slides horizontally. Therefore, at a glance, the player sees whether it is the advantageous update or the disadvantageous update. Can be judged.

(7) In the present embodiment, the voice is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the advantageous update is performed. By outputting such a voice (for example, winning sound, payout sound, etc.), the player can be strongly impressed with the advantageous update as compared with the disadvantageous update. Note that, in FIGS. 3 and 6, the case where both the advantageous update and the disadvantageous update are executed with one trigger has been described. In this case, a sound triggered by the advantageous update may be output. Further, since the disadvantageous update is being executed, the voice may not be output. On the other hand, no sound is output when the disadvantageous update is performed without executing the advantageous update. As a result, it is possible to make the player inconspicuous that the disadvantageous update has been executed.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 9, the update progress is displayed in both the increasing update and the decreasing update. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(A), when the number of credits (main) A is increased and updated from 0 to 8, such as “0”→“1”→“2”→... “8” As described above, numerical values such as “1” and “2” which are in the process of updating from “0” to “8” were once displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the case where the number of credits (main) A is reduced and updated from 11 to 8, as in “11”→“10”→“9”→“8”, Numerical values such as "10" and "9" which are in the process of updating from "11" to "8" were once displayed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the numerical value update when a disadvantageous update is performed is performed without displaying the progress. Further, the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment are omitted, and different configurations and processes will be described.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of updating numerical values in the second embodiment. FIG. 11A shows an update mode of a decrease update (disadvantageous update) of the credit number (main) A, and FIG. 11B shows an update mode of an increase update (advantageous update) of the credit number (main) A. Show. Further, FIG. 11C shows an update mode of a decrease update (advantageous update) of the acquired number (sub)E, and FIG. 11D shows an update mode of increase of the acquired number (sub)E (advantageous update). An aspect is shown. The update mode of FIG. 11(B) is the same as the update mode of FIG. 4(A). The update mode of FIG. 11(D) is the same as the update mode of FIG. 4(B).

In the first embodiment, when a disadvantageous update is performed, the numerical value is decreased by 1 and the numerical value is updated so as to display the progress. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11(A) and 11(C), numerical values are displayed so that the final update result is displayed collectively from the numerical values before the update, without displaying the progress. Will be updated. Specifically, based on the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the credit amount (main) A is updated from “11” to “8” as shown in FIG. 11(A). Further, in the example of FIG. 11A, “11” to “8” are updated in a horizontal scroll mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the acquired number (sub)E is updated from "501" to "498" based on the operation of the start switch 7, "9" in the middle “498” is displayed without displaying “500”. Further, in the example of FIG. 11C, “498” is displayed without performing the display control in the scroll mode.

As a modified example, the numerical values from "501" to "498" may be updated in a horizontal scrolling manner such that the numbers slide from right to left. In this case, “498” is displayed by updating the numerical value in the horizontal scroll mode without displaying “500” and “499”.

On the other hand, when the numerical value is updated in the advantageous direction, the numerical value is updated one by one in the vertical scroll mode as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11C.

In this way, when the numerical value is updated in two or more in the advantageous direction or the unfavorable direction, when the value is updated in the advantageous direction, the value is updated by one to display the progress of the update, while the adverse direction is updated. When updated to, the final update result is displayed without displaying the progress of the update. Therefore, when the advantageous update is performed, the progress is displayed, so that the advantageous update can be strongly impressed as compared with the disadvantageous update.

Further, when the idea of “displaying the final update result without displaying the progress of updating” is applied to the decreasing update of the BET number (main) in FIG. The BETLED being operated will be turned off at once.

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

[Regarding the first numerical value and the second numerical value]
(1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, it is assumed that the number of types of numerical values having different update timings due to one update trigger is two (first numerical value and second numerical value). explained. However, the number of types of numerical values having different update timings with one update trigger may be three or more. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the credit number (main) A is increased and then updated, the credit number (sub)F and then the acquired number (sub)E are increased and updated, respectively. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a stronger impression that the numerical value has been increased and updated, as compared with the present embodiment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the number of kinds of numerical values having the same reduction update timing by one update trigger is two kinds (first numerical value and second numerical value). However, the number of types of numerical values for which the timing of the decremental update is the same may be three or more with one update trigger. For example, in the example of FIG. 6, the BET number (main) C reduction update control, the AT remaining number (sub)D reduction control, and the BET number (sub)G reduction update control are executed at the same timing. You may do so. According to such a configuration, even when three or more types of numerical values are reduced and updated, it is possible to keep the player from noting as much as possible that the three or more types of numerical values are decreasing. ..

(2) In addition, in the present embodiment, the AT is managed by the net number of medals. According to such management, the remaining AT number (sub)D is displayed as shown in FIG. However, the AT management method is not limited to this, and the AT may be managed by another method. For example, the AT may be managed by the number of games. When such a management method is adopted, for example, the liquid crystal display 51 may display the AT remaining game number (sub) instead of the AT remaining number (sub)D. In addition, in such a management method, if the player wins in addition, the number of remaining AT games will be added. When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0, AT ends. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the numerical value main side update timing by the main control unit 41 and the numerical sub side update timing by the sub control unit 91 are different from each other. However, the main side update timing and the sub side update timing may be the same. In the case of such a configuration, the update timing and the like are indicated as [update timing, first numerical value, second numerical value, type of update (whether it is an increase update or a decrease update), update timing]. For example, [lever-on operation, number of remaining AT games (sub), number of acquired (sub)E, decrease update, different timing] is the first number of remaining AT games when the lever-on operation as an update trigger is executed. It indicates that (sub) and the acquired number (sub) E that is the second numerical value are reduced and updated at different timings. The combinations are listed below.
・[Lever on operation in AT, AT remaining game number (sub), number of acquired games (sub)E, decrease update, same timing]
-[Display result other than replay is derived and MAXBET operation is executed, credit amount (main) A, credit amount (sub) F, decrement update, same timing]
-[Derivation of display results (regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred), BET number (main) C, BET number (sub)G, decrease update, same timing]
・[Satisfaction of BET conditions, BET number (main) C, BET number (sub)G, increase update, different timing]
・[Derivation of small win display result, "Credit number (main) A, payout number (main) B, earned number (sub) E, credit amount (sub) F, and AT remaining game when winning a prize) Any of the numbers", "numbers other than the first number", increment update, different timing]
Even with such an update trigger, the first numerical value, the second numerical value, and the update timing, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the increment update of the first numerical value and the increment update of the second numerical value are executed at different timings. However, the update of the first numerical value and the update of the second numerical value may be executed at different timings.

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the decrease update of the first numerical value and the decrease update of the second numerical value are executed at different timings. This configuration will be further described. For example, by being reduced and updated, there are a first numerical value that is advantageous for the player and a second numerical value that is advantageous for the player. For example, the first numerical value is the number of games until the number of ceiling games is reached. Here, the ceiling game number is the number of games to which a predetermined privilege is given when the number of exhausting games reaches. The predetermined privilege is, for example, control of the AT. In this way, it can be said that the decreasing update of the first numerical value, which is the “number of games until the ceiling game number is reached”, is an advantageous update for the player.

Next, the second numerical value will be described. For example, in a battle production in which an enemy character and a teammate character compete, it is assumed that an advantageous privilege is given when the teammate character wins the battle. In this battle production, when the physical strength of the enemy character reaches 0, the battle is won, and when the physical strength of the ally character reaches 0, the battle is lost. When such a battle effect is executed, the second numerical value may be used as the physical strength value of the enemy character. In this case, updating the numerical value in the direction in which the physical strength of the enemy character is decreased means that the ally character is more likely to win and the privilege is more likely to be given. This is an advantageous update for

When the first numerical value and the second numerical value are adopted, for example, when the specific condition is satisfied, the decreasing update of the first numerical value and the decreasing update of the second numerical value are executed at different timings. Good. Here, the specific condition is met when a random number lottery is executed when a rare combination is won and a predetermined operation (for example, a third stop) is executed in a game after the selected game. It is a condition. According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied, the update control of the first numerical value and the update control of the second numerical value are started at different timings, and therefore, the game of performing these update controls at the same timing. Compared to the machine, the player can be strongly impressed with the updated value.

(4) In addition, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the decrement update of the first numerical value and the decrement update of the second numerical value are executed at the same timing. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the increment update of the first numerical value and the increment update of the second numerical value are executed at the same timing.

This configuration will be further described. For example, there are a first numerical value and a second numerical value that are disadvantageous to the player due to the increased update. For example, the first numerical value is the number of digesting games in AT. In the AT, the AT ends when the number of consumed games reaches a predetermined value. Therefore, it can be said that the increase and update of the first numerical value, which is the number of exhausted games in AT, is a disadvantageous update for the player.

Next, the second numerical value will be described. The second numerical value is the physical strength value of the enemy character described above. In this case, updating the numerical value in the direction in which the physical strength of the enemy character increases (recovers) means that the ally character is less likely to win and the privilege is less likely to be given. , Is a disadvantageous update for the player.

When such a first numerical value and a second numerical value are adopted, for example, the increasing update of the first numerical value and the increasing update of the second numerical value may be executed at the same timing. The specific condition is a random number lottery executed when a disadvantageous player is elected, and is established when the physical strength value of the enemy character is determined to increase and a predetermined operation (third stop operation) is executed. It may be a condition. Alternatively, the third stop operation may be a lever-on operation. According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied, the update control of the first numerical value and the update control of the second numerical value are started at the same timing, so that when the update control of one numerical value is executed, Compared with, the player can be strongly impressed that the numerical value has been updated.

(5) Further, the trigger is not limited to the above-mentioned trigger, and any trigger may be used as long as it is in the vicinity of the trigger. For example, in FIG. 10, it is described that the update timing of the credit (main) A is the time of deriving the small win display result. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the timing does not matter as long as the main control unit 41 performs the winning determination process and specifies the payout number of medals. Specifically, it may be updated at the timing when the MAXBET switch 8 is operated to start the next game. At this time, the number of coins bet by the operation of the MAXBET switch 8 (for example, three coins) may be subtracted from the payout of eight coins (that is, the net additional coins) to be updated. The winning determination process may be performed when the last operation is performed among the operations required to derive all the display results, and the last operation is performed and all reels 2L to You may go when 2R stops.

Further, the update timing when the update timing is the lever-on operation may be any timing as long as it is a timing near the operation, for example, it may be a timing when the rotation of the three reels is started by the lever-on operation. For example, even if the lever-on operation is executed, the rotation of the three reels is not started unless the wait period has elapsed. The wait period is a period of waiting for the start of reel rotation without elapse of a certain period (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of the previous game. In consideration of such a situation, the timing for updating the reference symbol R may be the timing for starting the rotation of the three reels.

In addition, the update timing when the update timing is the MAXBET operation may be any timing in the vicinity of the operation, for example, the bet number setting start timing may be set by executing the MAXBET operation. It may be the end timing of the number setting. The update timing for deriving the display result may be any timing as long as it is near the deriving of the display result. For example, the third timing for deriving the display result may be used. It may be a stop operation.

(6) Further, the same number as the payout number (main) B may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, the payout number (main) B can be displayed on both the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, the payout number (main) B can be strongly impressed on the player.

(7) In the example of FIG. 3, the timing at which the two numerical values (the number of credits (sub)F and the number of acquired (sub)E) are increased and updated is the timing T3 when the sub control unit 91 receives the payout start command. explained. However, the timing of the increment update may be when the specific condition is satisfied at the timing T3. Here, the specific condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

As a result, the increment update timing of the first numerical value and the second numerical value can be made significantly different from that in the present embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to make a stronger impression that the information is updated and increased. Further, the predetermined time may be determined by random number lottery. According to such a configuration, various update controls can be executed.

(8) Further, in the case where the first numerical value is updated by two or more values (for example, refer to FIG. 4A), the timing T3 at which the second numerical value starts to be updated is set to a predetermined number among the two or more values. Minutes may be the timing when the first numerical value is updated. For example, when the predetermined number is "1", the timing T3 may be the timing when "1" is displayed on the credit (main). When the third numerical value other than the first numerical value and the second numerical value (AT remaining number (sub)D in FIG. 3) is also increased and updated, the timing for updating the third numerical value is set to a value of 2 or more. Of these, a predetermined number of times may be the timing at which the second numerical value is updated.

With such a configuration, it is possible to synchronize the update of each numerical value while making it possible to change the start timing of the incremental update of each numerical value. Therefore, it is possible to update each numerical value aesthetically as compared with the case where each numerical value is updated by 1 at a different timing.

(9) Further, the period for updating a predetermined number (for example, 10) as a numerical value in the disadvantageous update may be set shorter than the period for updating the predetermined number (for example, 10) as a numerical value in the advantageous update. For example, the period for increasing the first numerical value by 10 in the advantageous update may be set to 5 seconds, and the period for decreasing the first numerical value in the disadvantageous update may be set to 2 seconds. With such a configuration, the time period during which the advantageous update is executed can be lengthened, so that the player can be strongly impressed. On the other hand, since the time during which the advantageous update is executed can be shortened, it is possible to make the player less noticeable that the disadvantageous update is executed.

(10) Further, when displaying a plurality of types of numerical values (for example, the first to third numerical values), at least one of the plurality of types of numerical values is displayed on the first display means and the other numerical values are displayed. May be displayed on a display means different from the first display means. Also, a plurality of types of numerical values may be displayed by one display means. In this case, a plurality of types of numerical values are displayed in different areas of one display means.

(11) In the example of FIG. 3, each of the three numerical values is incremented and updated by the same number of values (“8” in the example of FIG. 3), and thus the end timing is different. However, regarding the incremental update control of each of the three numerical values, the end timing of the incremental update control of each of the three numerical values may be different regardless of the value of the incremental updating of the three numerical values. For example, in the increment update of each of the first numerical value to the third numerical value, the period for which the numerical value is incremented by "1" is updated, the first numerical value is incremented by "10" and the second numerical value is incremented by "8", The third numerical value is updated when the third numerical value is increased and updated by "6", the first numerical value is increased and updated by "2", and the second numerical value is increased and updated. In the configuration of the present embodiment, when the incremental update is started, the end timing of the incremental update of each numerical value is the same. Even in such a situation, in this modification, the end timings of the respective numerical value increment updates may be forced to be different. For example, in each incremental update of the numerical value, the end timing of the incremental update of each numerical value may be made different by making the period of "1" incremental update different.

(12) In the example of FIG. 6, it has been described that the timings at which the reduction update control of three numerical values ends are different from each other. However, in the reduction update control of each of the three numerical values, the timing at which the reduction update control of each of the three numerical values ends may be forced to be the same regardless of the numerical values to be reduced updated. According to such a configuration, regardless of the numerical values to be reduced and updated, the timing of starting the reducing update control of each of the three numerical values becomes the same, and the timing of ending the reducing update control of each of the three numerical values becomes the same. .. For example, in the increment update of each numerical value, the time period for which the decrement update control of each of the three numerical values ends may be made to be the same by making the period for which the decrement update is “1” different. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from noting the decrease of the three numerical values as much as possible.

(13) In the present embodiment, the MAXBET switch 6 is illustrated as a means for setting the bet number, but the MAXBET switch 6 may be replaced with one bet switch instead of the MAXBET switch 6. You may In the case of such a configuration, the trigger for updating the reference symbol P is not limited to the operation of the MAXBET switch, but may be the operation of the single-sheet BET switch. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

(14) Further, for example, in FIG. 3, the period in which the numerical value is updated by 1 is the same as the period in which the main control unit 41 updates and the period in which the sub control unit 91 updates. However, the period in which the numerical value is updated by 1 may be different between the period in which the main control unit 41 updates and the period in which the sub control unit 91 updates. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom regarding the design of the control for updating the numerical values of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

(15) Further, in the present embodiment, the AT remaining number (sub)D is subtracted and updated by the same number as the leading role, regardless of whether or not the leading role is derived in the game in which the pushing order small winning combination is won. I explained that. However, for example, when a non-winning prize display result or a sub-win with a payout number smaller than the bet number is derived, the AT remaining number (sub)D may not be subtracted. In this case, for example, in a game in which the small push-win combination is won during AT, the player is operated in an operation order different from the corresponding operation order due to an erroneous operation by the player, so Even when a sub-role with a small payout number is derived, the AT remaining number (sub)D can be prevented from being subtracted. Therefore, it is possible to save the player who has performed such an erroneous operation.

(16) In the case of increasing and updating two or more types of numerical values, a period during which at least one of the two or more types of numerical values is incrementally updated (advantageous update) is referred to as an “increase period”. Further, in the case where two or more types of numerical values are reduced and updated (adversely updated), a period in which at least one of the two or more types of numerical values is reduced and updated is referred to as a “decreasing period”. The increasing period may be set longer than the decreasing period regardless of the numerical values for the incremental updating and the incremental updating. With such a configuration, the advantageous update period can be made longer than the disadvantageous update period, so that the advantageous update can be strongly impressed as compared with the disadvantageous update.

(17) Further, in the case of increasing and updating two or more numerical values, among the two or more numerical values, the numerical value that the main control unit 41 incrementally updates (hereinafter referred to as the main-side updated numerical value) and the sub-control unit 91. Includes a numerical value for increasing and updating (hereinafter referred to as a sub-side updating numerical value), the increasing and updating timing of the main control unit 41 may be set earlier than the increasing and updating timing of the sub control unit 91. Good. In other words, the increase update of the main control unit 41 may be executed with priority over the increase update of the sub control unit 91. With such a configuration. Since the process of the main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game is preferentially executed, the game can be stably advanced. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes processing based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can execute the update control in the order of the main-side update numerical value increase update→command transmission→the sub-side update numerical value increase update, so that the smooth update control can be executed.

(18) In the example of FIG. 6, the BETLED extinguishing process is described as being executed at the beginning of the game ending process. However, the process of turning off the BETLED may be executed in the middle of the process at the end of the game. Even with such a configuration, the timing of the BETLED extinguishing process in the game ending process can be made variable, so that the degree of freedom of the designer can be increased.

(19) Further, after the payout number (main) B is first updated by the display on the game auxiliary display 12, the credit number (main) A and the acquired number ((main) B are updated at the timing of initializing the display on the game auxiliary display 12. Sub) E may be updated. By doing this, after the player confirms the number of medals to be paid out, the number of medals to be paid out is increased by the number of medals paid out to the number of credits and the net increase. It can be intuitively recognized by the player. Further, the update timing of the reference code Q may be an opportunity to start the medal payout process by deriving the small win display result.

(20) In the examples of FIGS. 3 and 6, it has been described that the payout start command is transmitted at the start of the payout process. However, any timing may be used as long as it is transmitted at a timing related to the payout process. For example, the payout start command may be transmitted as a payout command during the payout process.

[Regarding operation mode of updating numerical values]
In the above embodiment, the operation mode of updating the numerical value is the scroll mode, but the operation mode of updating the numerical value may be different between when the advantageous update is performed and when the disadvantageous update is performed. A modification of the numerical value updating mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 shows an update mode when updating the credit amount displayed in the credit amount (main) A. Pattern A displays the state of the update when the advantageous update in which the number of credits is increased is performed. Pattern B displays the state of update when a disadvantageous update is performed in which the number of credits is reduced.

In the pattern A and the pattern B, the pattern A is updated five times, while the pattern B is updated three times before “8” is displayed. As described above, the final display result may be displayed after performing a larger number of intermediate displays when the advantageous update is performed than when the disadvantageous update is performed. By doing so, the time for the update is longer in the case of the advantageous update than in the case of the disadvantageous update, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Further, in the pattern A and the pattern B, the light is turned on from the right side in the pattern A, while the light is turned on from the left side in the pattern B until "8" is displayed. In this way, by changing the mode in which the numerical value is displayed when the advantageous update is performed and when the disadvantageous update is performed, it is possible to inform the player whether the advantageous update or the disadvantageous update has been performed. It can be easily recognized.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the numerical value is assumed to move in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, but it may be moved diagonally. Also, although it moves vertically when an advantageous update is performed and when a disadvantageous update is performed, the disadvantage is that the numerical value moves from top to bottom when an advantaged update is performed. When updating is performed, the updating may be performed in such a manner that the numerical value moves from bottom to top.

Also, when updating a number of two or more digits, the numbers are updated one by one when the advantageous update is performed, while the numbers are updated by one digit when the disadvantage update is performed. Good. For example, when "50" is updated to "70", "50", "51" and "52" are updated, while when "50" is updated to "47", "50" is updated. It may be set to "47" after being set to "57".

Further, the speed at which the numerical value is updated may be different. For example, when both favorable and unfavorable updates are updated by three numbers, the unfavorable update has a shorter period from the start of the update until the final update result is displayed than the advantageous update. It may be.

[About update emphasis]
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the voice is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the advantageous update is performed, whereas the voice is not output when the adverse update is performed, so that the advantageous update is emphasized. The method of impressing the advantageous update more strongly than the disadvantageous update is not limited to this.

For example, when the advantageous update is performed such that the number of medals is increased, or when the disadvantageous update is performed such that the medals are decreased, the sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, but the disadvantageous update is performed at the advantaged update. The volume may be increased compared to. This also makes it possible to give the player a stronger impression of the advantageous update than the disadvantageous update. Further, when the advantageous update is performed, a sound that is easier to hear may be output than when the disadvantageous update is performed.

Further, when the advantageous update is performed, the LED provided in the gaming machine is turned on, whereas when the disadvantageous update is performed, the LED is not turned on, or the light amount is lowered and turned on compared to when the advantageous update is performed. You may

[About numbers]
In the above embodiment, as the numerical value, information about the number of medals held by the player and information about the period during which the player is controlled to an advantageous state such as AT are exemplified. However, the numerical value may be information represented by a numerical value updated in an advantageous direction or an unfavorable direction. For example, in a gaming machine that performs a lottery as to whether or not to grant a privilege such as AT when points are accumulated more than a predetermined value, this point is set as a numerical value, and an update in which points are increased is an advantageous update. Updates that are reduced may be disadvantageous updates.

[About gaming machines]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that increases the number of game points (scores) may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called gaming machines. Further, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which a game ball can be shot and a game can be played, and the bet number can be set when the game ball passes through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the slot machine 1 is used as the gaming machine has been described, but the gaming machine is not limited to this and may be any gaming machine that can play a game, for example, a so-called pachinko gaming machine. You can also do it. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine in which a game medium (pachinko ball) is driven into a predetermined game area to perform a game, numerical data is stored on hold by the driven pachinko ball passing through a starting area provided in the game area. At the same time, the number of times (number of times) the storage is performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display as storage information. Then, based on the pending storage information, the game control unit controls the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device in the special symbol game and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device. .. Further, the variable display is executed once, so that the display of the one pending storage information is erased. Also, based on the random number extracted by passing the pachinko ball that has been driven through the starting area provided in the game area, whether or not to generate a big hit, when making a big hit, it becomes a big hit after the end of the big hit The control is performed until the probability display is performed a predetermined number of times (hereinafter, referred to as the ST number of times) in the probability change state in which the probability is improved compared to the normal time. The ST count (ST remaining count) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Moreover, the number of STs is decreased by 1 by performing the variable display once.

Thus, when the variable display is executed once (when the special condition is satisfied), the decrease update (adverse update) control for deleting the display of the reserved storage information (first numerical value) of 1 and the ST of 1 The decrease update (adverse update) control for decreasing the number of times (second numerical value) is executed at the same timing. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the slot machine of the present embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out by winning a pachinko ball in a winning opening including a starting winning opening. On the liquid crystal display, for example, the total payout number of pachinko balls paid out during the big hit (first numerical value) and the number of pachinko ball payouts due to the pachinko ball winning the winning opening once (second numerical value) And are displayed. In this way, during a big hit, when a pachinko ball wins the winning opening (when a special condition is met), the total amount of pachinko balls paid out during the big hit (first numerical value) is increased. The (advantageous update) control and the incremental update (advantageous update) control for increasing the payout number (second numerical value) of the pachinko ball due to the pachinko ball winning the winning opening once are executed at different timings. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the slot machine of the present embodiment can be obtained.

As the numerical value in such a pachinko gaming machine, also as information about the total number of paid out game balls obtained by winning the special winning opening during a big hit game, information indicating the number of times controlled in a probability changing state or a time saving state, etc. Good. For example, in the case of counting the number of game balls launched and reducing the number used from the total payout amount during the big hit game, it is possible to display different display modes depending on the update of the unfavorable numerical value and the update of the advantageous numerical value. Good. Also, regarding the pachinko gaming machine that can increase the number of times saved during the time saving state, updating the disadvantageous value when the number of times saving is decreasing with each variation display and updating the advantageous value when adding the number of times saving Thus, the display mode may be different.

[About gaming devices connected to gaming machines]
Further, the technical matters relating to the updating of the numerical values described above can be applied to a gaming machine used in a game hall (so-called hall) in which gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko gaming machines are installed. As the game device, for example, a device provided corresponding to each game machine installed in a game arcade, a process for enabling a game on the game machine (for example, a medal, a pachinko ball) It may be an information display device capable of displaying information such as a gaming machine related to the gaming machine, a gaming history of the gaming machine or a gaming machine installed in the gaming hall.

In this information display, for example, from the number of remaining AT games (first numerical value) and the number of coins paid out from the game machine since the opening of the game hall to the present, the number of medals used in the game machine And the net additional number (second numerical value) in the game machine is displayed.

Further, when the lever-on operation is executed (when the specific condition is satisfied), the subtraction update control for subtracting 1 from the first numerical value and the subtraction update control for subtracting 3 from the second numerical value are executed at the same timing. To be done. In addition, when the additional winning is achieved and the small winning combination is won (when the specific condition is satisfied), the increase updating control for increasing the first numerical value and the second numerical value are increased by the determined number of additional games. The increment update control is executed at different timings. In this way, even when applied to a gaming machine different from the slot machine and various types of gaming machines, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

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 reels, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 51 liquid crystal display.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
First display means for displaying numerical information regarding the gaming value owned by the player,
Second display means for displaying numerical information regarding the gaming value owned by the player;
First control means for controlling the first display means,
Second control means for controlling the second display means,
The numerical information displayed by the first display means and the numerical information displayed by the second display means are numerical information regarding the same object,
The gaming machine, when a specific condition is satisfied,
The incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts and the incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of amounts are started at different timings,
The increment update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts is executed so as to increase by a plurality of amounts.
The increment update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of amounts is executed so as to increase by a plurality of amounts.
The first display means performs increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a first amount and increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a second amount. The numerical information to be displayed and the numerical information displayed by the second display means are executed so as to increase while scrolling in the same direction ,
A period from the timing of starting the incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts to the timing of starting the incremental update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of quantities. Is a gaming machine that can be recognized by the player. Further comprising sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound,
The gaming machine is capable of executing a decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means and a decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means,
The sound output means,
When the increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means by a plurality of amounts and the increase update control for increasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means by a plurality of amounts are executed, the predetermined sound is emitted. Output,
The predetermined sound is not output when a decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the first display means and a decrease update control for decreasing the numerical information displayed by the second display means are executed. Gaming machine described in.

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