JP6799898B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a slot machine that plays a game by setting a predetermined number of bets, displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner based on a start operation, and stopping the game, or a game medium such as a game ball. Is fired into the game area by the launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize in the starting area such as the winning opening provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information are variablely displayed and stopped to play the pachinko game. There are game machines and so on.

As a conventional game machine of this type, a predetermined image is displayed in a predetermined color to start the effect, and when the player operates (continuously hits) an operation button, the display color of the predetermined image is changed and the effect result is displayed on the predetermined image. There was one that was notified by the display color of (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-226494

However, in the conventional game machine, it is possible to estimate to some extent what kind of color will be changed from the display color of the predetermined image at the start of the production. For this reason, although it is possible to draw the player's attention at the start of the production and at the time of the production result, it is not possible to draw the player's attention to the mode during the production, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game cannot be improved. there were.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of drawing the player's attention to a mode in the middle of production.

It is a game machine that can play games
Operation reception means for accepting operations and
When a specific condition is satisfied based on the operation received by the operation receiving means during a predetermined period of accepting the operation, the operation effect is executed by updating the display of the meter to gradually update the effect mode. Equipped with means of execution
In the operation effect, the effect mode of the second stage following the first stage may be updated to a predetermined effect mode or a specific effect mode different from the predetermined effect mode.
In both the case where the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the predetermined effect mode and the case where the effect mode is updated to the specific effect mode, the effect mode of the special stage after the second stage is the special effect. May be updated to mode
By directing aspects of the special stage in the previous Symbol operation performance is updated to the special effect aspect, benefits granted are informed,
The privilege includes a first privilege and a second privilege having a higher advantage than the first privilege.
The operation effect executing means
In the operation effect executed when the first privilege is granted, the rate at which the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the predetermined effect mode is higher than the rate at which the effect mode is updated to the specific effect mode. In addition, the operation effect is executed,
In the operation effect to be executed when the second privilege is granted, the rate at which the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the specific effect mode is higher than the rate at which the effect mode is updated to the predetermined effect mode. in, it executes the operation effect.
In addition, it may have the following configurations.
(1) A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) capable of playing games.
An operation receiving means for accepting an operation (for example, a production switch 56) and
During a predetermined period (predetermined operation period), an operation effect is executed in which the effect mode (meter stage) is stepwise updated by satisfying a specific condition (five times operation) based on the operation received by the operation reception means. It is equipped with an operation effect executing means (see FIG. 15A).
The operation effect executing means depends on whether or not the effect mode of the second stage (for example, the third stage) following the first stage is updated to the specific effect mode (special mode) in the operation effect. , The operation mode is updated and the operation effect is executed so that the rate at which the effect mode of the special stage (fourth stage) after the second stage is updated to the special effect mode (MAX reached) is different (FIG. 15 (b)).

According to such a configuration, in addition to the effect mode of the operation effect being the special effect mode, the player is also allowed to have the effect mode of the operation effect in the second stage during the operation effect being the specific effect mode. It can be noticed and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when it is the first stage, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that it will be updated to the specific production mode in the next second stage.

When the effect mode of the operation effect becomes a special effect mode, it becomes an advantageous situation for the player, such as one that gives (or is given) a privilege that is advantageous to the player, and one that controls the grant of the privilege. Anything is fine.

The operation effect executing means may be one that improves the probability that the operation mode in the second stage becomes a specific effect mode and then becomes a special effect mode, and also includes the special effect mode. Of the operation effects that are not required, the ratio of the operation effects that are in the specific effect mode in the second stage is higher than the ratio of the operation effects that are in the special effect mode in the second stage. The type of operation effect may be determined at a larger determination rate.

The operation effect execution means may start the operation effect in a common effect mode regardless of whether the privilege is given or not.

The specific condition may be a condition that is satisfied as a result of the operation, for example, a condition that is satisfied when the number of operations reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), or the number of times that the operation is performed. Conditions that are established by reaching the number of times (for example, 1 to 5 times) determined in advance by lottery (for example, determined by a random number when the operation effect is started), lottery when operated, etc. Conditions that are established when a player wins with a predetermined probability (for example, winning with a probability of 1/5), points to be given by operation are determined, and the accumulated points given are predetermined points (for example, predetermined points, Alternatively, it may be a predetermined condition such as a condition that is satisfied by reaching a predetermined point), and in this case, "operated" means that a predetermined operation unit is pressed or a predetermined condition. It may be that the state in which the operation unit of the above is pressed has reached a predetermined time.

The production mode of the operation effect does not change at all even if it is operated from one stage to the next update, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the production mode according to the next stage is changed (at once). ) It may be updated, and by changing the production mode based on the operation from one stage to the next (for example, the meter is gradually increased, the color and background of the frame of the meter (for example). The aura) may be changed, etc.), and when a specific condition is satisfied, the production mode may be adjusted according to the next stage.

The first stage in the operation effect may be, for example, the first stage when the operation effect is started in the operation effect that can be updated to a plurality of stages, and is an intermediate stage after the first stage. You may. Further, the second stage may be a stage after the first stage. Further, the first stage and the second stage may be a predetermined stage among a plurality of stages as long as the player can grasp or specify the second stage, or a lottery or the like. In this case, information that enables the player to identify which stage the second stage is among the plurality of stages is notified (for example, "It is the third stage." You may display a message such as "!" Or "Next attention!" In the second stage).

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The specific effect mode is an effect mode having a special pattern that the other effect modes do not have (see FIG. 16E).

According to such a configuration, a special pattern is included when the specific effect mode is adopted, so that an impact can be given to the player.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The second step is a step of becoming the special step when the specific condition is satisfied.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation until the stage immediately before the special production mode can be achieved, because the specific production mode is encouraged at the stage immediately before the special stage. It is possible to improve the interest of the game during the operation production.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The effect mode of the stage prior to the second stage (up to the second stage) is a common effect mode regardless of whether or not the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the specific effect mode. (See FIG. 16).

With such a configuration, the degree of attention in the second stage can be improved.
(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The operation effect is an effect of increasing the display of the meter image when the specific condition is satisfied (see FIG. 16).
The specific effect mode includes an effect mode in which a part of the meter image is different from other effect modes (see FIG. 16E).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to a part of the meter image in order to specify whether or not the specific effect mode is obtained.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The operation effect is an effect of increasing the display of the meter image when the specific condition is satisfied.
The specific effect mode includes an effect mode in which all of the meter images are different from other effect modes.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily inform whether or not a specific effect mode is adopted.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the pattern combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transitional roll, and the technical matter related to a transitional roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of bells. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the continuous hitting effect and the table for determining a continuous hitting effect pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production content of the continuous hitting production. It is a figure for demonstrating the display pattern of the BB / AT winning reliability. It is a figure for demonstrating the reliability display-related processing.

[Configuration of slot machine, which is an example of a game machine]
A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L to 2R. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is started, settlement switch 10 operated when the credits and the set number of bets are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when each rotation is stopped, an effect switch 56 for use in the effect, and the like are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and 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 effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and start switch. After the operation of 7, the LED19 in the weight that notifies that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay prize is won. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the prize are aligned on the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called breaks) is aligned with the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 have a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the winning combination of the symbols constituting the specific winning line is aligned on the winning line LN.

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

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

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state to be transferred at the time of winning. Further, "/" indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant. In addition, when the combination of the fall replay symbols stops on the winning line, "replay / plum-replay-replay / plum" stops on the invalid line. Further, when the combination of the special replay symbols is stopped on the winning line, "black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" is stopped on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and eventually when the special replay is not won. It is a combination of symbols that are not stopped on the line of.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. As for the transition roll, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 14 are won, and the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are the first stop and are won. If the upper bell is missed, it will be aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay winning combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9) and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from the time when the start condition is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied (indicated along the arrow in FIG. 8) among a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that is improved more than the time. Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than during RT1 and lower than during RT0, 2, 3, etc. (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is that the total number of medals paid out when winning a small winning combination during RT4 without missing a prize is the number of medals or medals used to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to a probability that the total number of medals will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize occurs during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, the bonus ends and the bonus is controlled to RT3. The type of replay drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay drawn).

10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3 states. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not done, but the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

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

Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations in which BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as a weak cherry or a bell can be read out at the same time and won. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the bonus 1 to the bonus 12 have different numbers of determination values. For this reason, the percentage of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the same time (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability), which is an advantage for the player and when the simultaneous winning combination is won, is included in bonuses 6 and 12, etc. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherry is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the bell (hereinafter, also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left, middle and right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left, middle and right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

Further, when the simultaneous winning combination is won, reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, a reel control is performed in which the lower right watermelon or the upper watermelon is prioritized over the middle watermelon and pulled into the winning line, whereas when a strong watermelon is won, the lower right watermelon is performed. Reel control is performed to prioritize the middle watermelon over either the watermelon or the upper watermelon and pull it onto the winning line. In addition, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to pull the lower cherry onto the winning line, and when the middle cherry is won, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherry onto the winning line. .. This makes it possible to estimate whether the reels 2L to 2R are cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or middle-tier cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and if the expectations for bonus winning or AT winning are different. Can be made.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. Since the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed.

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

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. .. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

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

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of games of a plurality of types (50 to 300, etc.). The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

The reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which are advantages for the player, are specific lottery targets. It is set differently according to the type of role, for example, the middle cherry is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, the weak watermelon, and the AT lottery is done so that the bell is the lowest. Will be done. Further, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when the strong cherry is won), but when it is simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry is won) The AT lottery is held so that

When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated, an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the like are provided. During the freeze effect, the reels 2L to 2R may be rotated in a predetermined manner to execute the reel effect so as to stop a specific symbol combination (for example, three sets of black 7). The effect of displaying a predetermined image includes, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, a freeze effect, and the like.

The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect of displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to encourage the operation of the effect switch 56, and displaying a predetermined image suggesting the reliability of BB winning or AT winning according to the operation of the effect switch 56. .. The continuous striking effect is to promote the continuous striking operation to the staging switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image according to the continuous striking operation to the staging switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach MAX to win the BB. Alternatively, it is a production that suggests that the AT has been won. The freeze effect is an effect of displaying an image corresponding to the freeze effect executed by the main control unit 41.

The main control unit 41 has a winning suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on whether the BB winning and the AT winning, only one of the BB winning or the AT winning, or the BB winning and the AT winning are not won. Is executed, and the winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining which type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the BB is won or the AT is won, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB nor the AT is won. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the BB winning is a small winning combination with a high reliability. As a result, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB is won or the AT is won, but also when neither the BB nor the AT is won.

Further, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is decided to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the winning suggestion effect is at least BB winning or AT winning or not. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and the reliability of winning the BB or AT when executed is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the continuous hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect. The ratio is set so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined so that the character A effect is the lowest.

The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is set when the next game after the winning suggestion effect lottery process is executed (for example, when the operation to the start switch 7 is effectively accepted). .. However, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, and is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be a random number lottery or the like to determine the number of games (for example, any of 0 to 32 games) from the games in which the specific lottery target combination is won. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, the said Execute the process for freeze effect.

When the AT is won without winning the BB, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag after notifying the result by the winning suggestion effect and controls the AT. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB winning, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB winning and the bonus ends, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Therefore, it can be said that the main control unit 41 also determines the timing to start the AT by (in advance) determining the timing of performing the result notification by the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41 determines, by random number lottery or the like, the number of games (for example, any of 0 to 32 games) from the game in which the specific lottery target combination has won the AT start timing. In this way, the winning suggestion effect may be started and the result may be notified by the game.

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

During AT, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery target combination (special replay in the present embodiment) is won. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the additional lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, the number of additional games to be added to the number of AT games is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50 to 300, etc.). The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

When the additional lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing the additional suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the additional lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The additional suggestion effect may be, for example, any effect such as a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period, or an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. When the special replay is won, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is stopped on the winning line, and "black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" is stopped on the invalid line. Will be done. Therefore, when it is added by the special replay winning, it can be suggested that it is added from the stop roll.

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, and a winning command. Suggestion effect Sends multiple types of commands, including commands for lottery.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the established internal winning flag, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. To. Based on the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won, and the expectation of the player can be improved.

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

The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT lottery result notification timing (or AT start). It is a command that can specify what game the timing) is.

The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can identify whether or not the game is a game during AT. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command that can identify the non-AT is sent, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When it is set and the AT is started, a command that can identify the AT is transmitted.

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

The winning suggestion effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning suggestion effect lottery is performed, and whether or not the winning suggestion effect lottery is won and the winning suggestion effect is executed, and which type of simultaneous winning combination is won. It is a command that can specify whether or not. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 performs the winning suggestion effect according to the type and the result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery in the next game. After executing at the start, the result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery is notified.

As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, a message such as "Sorry!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the BB is won, a message such as "BB confirmed!" Is executed. Is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message such as "AT confirmed!" And a message such as "100 games won!" That can specify the number of acquired AT games are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The effect to be displayed on 51 is executed, and when the BB is won and the AT is won, the number of acquired AT games can be specified such as "AT for 100 games after the end of BB!" With a message such as "BB / AT confirmed!" An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When a BB prize is won in a BB winning game, the sub control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the vehicle is in the AT based on the command during the AT, causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect using a background image according to the state, and wins an internal position when the AT is in progress. Execute navigation effect based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of differences from the number of AT games at the time of the previous reception based on the number of AT games command, so that the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning is calculated. Identify and execute the additional suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect using a background image according to a state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, an additional suggestion effect, and the like by controlling a predetermined notification means. However, instead of or in addition to the control of the sub control unit 91, the notification connected to the main control unit 41 is used for the effect of the background image, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like according to the state. The means may be executed by being controlled by the main control unit 41. For example, the effect of the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying the information corresponding to the state by using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. 4 and turning on only the LED corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped. The left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective in the normal state. It is an LED that notifies the effect by lighting. Further, regarding the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4 is used to display information according to the lottery result, and the AT game acquired when the AT is won or the additional winning is performed. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed to stop the left first stop during non-AT in RT0 to RT3 (a penalty is given except for the left first stop). Therefore, the player performs a stop operation so as to make a left first stop during non-AT. As a result, the flow of the game is as follows.

It is controlled by RT3 after the setting change state is completed. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if any of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition depends on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. The outcome is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the transition result is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed forever.

In RT1, it shifts to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to win the replay GR1 to 6 and stop the operation in the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay. Further, among the replays GR1 to 6, the replays GR1 and 2, which are promoted replay prizes when the left first stop is made, are 1 of the cases where any of the replays GR1 to 6 is won, as shown in FIG. You can only win with a probability of / 15.

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won in RT0. At this time, if the left first stop is made, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and RT1 It falls to.

Furthermore, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, when the left first stop is made, a transition result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and the player falls to RT1. Resulting in. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21-23 may be won, and at this time, if the left first stop is made, the special replay may be won and controlled by RT2. There is. However, even if it is controlled by RT2, when either the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 are won, if the left first stop is made, the transition result will be changed depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. It is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT0, in order to specify the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Navi production is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay.

In RT2, when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell. The production is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested in RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games can be controlled by RT2 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count starts from the next game of the game that has become possible, that is, the next game of the game in which one of the replay GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is in non-AT, the left first stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when either the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 are won, when the left first stop is made, a transition result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the player falls to RT1. It ends up. As a result, during RT2 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that the BB has been won, and the player can grasp that the BB1 or the BB2 has been won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished cards is paid out, the bonus is transferred to RT3.

[About winning suggestion production]
As described above, the execution and type of the winning suggestion effect are determined by the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 specifies the winning suggestion effect lottery command. There are multiple types of winning suggestion effects for each type. For example, in the case of the character A effect, an effect in which the character A is displayed as a still image, an effect in which a message is displayed together with the character A, an effect in which the character A is displayed as a moving image, and the like are provided. As for other types, a plurality of types are provided.

In addition, the effects provided for each type include a winning suggestion effect in a normal mode in which the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 does not include a part displayed in a special mode for each type. , A special winning suggestion effect including a part displayed in a special mode is included. That is, in any of the types, in the corresponding plurality of types of effects, not only the winning suggestion effect in the normal mode but also a predetermined part (part or all) of the effect image is set to be displayed in a special mode. Includes a special winning suggestion effect. The special aspect shows an example of being displayed in a cherry blossom pattern (cherry blossom pattern) in which cherry blossoms are drawn, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any special aspect that is not displayed in other types of productions may be used. , For example, any pattern such as an arabesque pattern or a geometric pattern may be used. On the other hand, the winning suggestion effect in the normal mode may be an effect in which a part displayed in a special pattern does not exist. For example, the predetermined part of the effect image is not limited to being displayed without a pattern, and the predetermined part is a cherry blossom pattern. It may be displayed in a pattern different from that of. Here, the types of continuous striking effects will be described with reference to FIG. 15A.

FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the type of continuous striking effect. Patterns 1 to 6 are provided for the continuous striking effect. In the continuous striking effect, the meter is incremented (updated) by one step every time the effect switch 56 is operated five times within a predetermined operation period (for example, 10 seconds), and the meter is increased to four steps to reach MAX. This is an effect that suggests that the player has won the BB or the AT, and that he has not won the BB or the AT because he has not reached the MAX. The type of continuous hitting effect is provided with a pattern in which the continuous hitting effect is performed again as a revival effect after the MAX is not reached, and the BB or AT is actually won depending on whether or not the MAX is reached by the repeated hitting effect. There is a production that suggests whether or not it is. The continuous striking effect is started in a common effect mode (see FIG. 16A) regardless of which of the patterns 1 to 6 is.

With reference to FIG. 15 (a), in both patterns 1 and 2, the stage of the meter is increased by operating the effect switch 56 5 times within a predetermined operation period, and when it is operated 20 times, it is MAX. It is a production that makes it possible to reach. More specifically, in pattern 1, the blue meter is increased in the first stage, the green meter is increased in the second stage, the red meter is increased in the third stage, and the entire meter is made rainbow-colored in the fourth stage. "MAX" is displayed. On the other hand, in pattern 2, the meter display is performed in the same manner as in pattern 1 in the first, second, and fourth stages, while the cherry blossom pattern, which is a special mode, is in the third stage immediately before the final stage. Display to increase the meter of. In the following, a mode in which the red meter is increased in the third stage as in pattern 1 is referred to as a normal mode, and a mode in which the cherry blossom pattern meter is increased in the third stage as in pattern 2 is referred to as a special mode. Further, the winning suggestion effect in which the effect is executed in the normal mode is also referred to as a normal winning suggestion effect, and the winning suggestion effect in which the effect is executed in the special mode is also referred to as a special winning suggestion effect.

In both patterns 3 and 4, the stage of the meter is increased by operating the effect switch 56 5 times within the predetermined operation period, but the meter does not reach the MAX of 4 stages even if it is operated 20 times. It is an effect that makes it possible to reach MAX as a revival effect after performing an effect that makes the whole white and displays "failure". In the pattern 3, the meter is increased in the normal mode when the meter is increased from the second stage to the third stage in the first continuous hitting effect before the revival effect, whereas the pattern 4 is 1 before the revival effect. Both patterns are different in that it is a special winning suggestion effect in which the meter is increased in a special manner when the meter increases from two stages to three stages in the second continuous hitting effect.

Pattern 5 is an effect in which the meter does not reach the maximum of four stages even if the effect switch 56 is operated 20 times within a predetermined operation period. Further, the pattern 5 is a normal winning suggestion effect in which the meter is increased in a normal manner when the meter is increased from two stages to three stages. On the other hand, in the pattern 6, the revival effect is executed after the effect that the meter does not reach the MAX of 4 stages even if the effect switch 56 is operated 20 times within the predetermined operation period, but the revival effect is also set to MAX. It is a production that does not reach. The pattern 6 is a special winning suggestion effect in which the meter is increased in a special mode when the meter is increased from the second stage to the third stage in the first continuous hitting effect before the resurrection effect.

As described above, as the types of the continuous striking effect, a total of six types are provided, that is, patterns 1, 3, and 5 in the normal mode and patterns 2, 4, and 6 in the special mode.

The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of winning suggestion effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of effects provided corresponding to the specified type. In the type determination, the sub-control unit 91 wins BB or AT when it is determined to be a special winning suggestion effect corresponding to each type, as compared with when it is determined to be another type of winning suggestion effect. Decide to be more likely to be. It should be noted that a special winning suggestion effect or a part of the special winning suggestion effect may be determined only when the BB or AT is won. Here, with reference to FIG. 15B, the determination ratio of the type of the continuous striking effect will be described.

FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining a table for determining a continuous striking effect pattern to be referred to when determining a type of continuous striking effect. The determination ratio is set so that the table for determining the continuous hitting effect pattern differs depending on whether only BB is won, only AT is won, BB + AT is won, or neither BB nor AT is won. ing.

When only BB is won, pattern 1 is determined at a rate of 80%, and pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 20%. When only AT is won, pattern 1 is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 80%. At the time of winning BB + AT, pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern 4 is determined at a rate of 95%. At the time of deviation, pattern 5 is determined at a rate of 99%, and pattern 6 is determined at a rate of 1%.

As a result, since the effect that can reach MAX is determined only when the BB or AT is won, it is possible to notify that the BB or AT has been won by reaching the MAX. In addition, at the time of loss, pattern 6, which is a special winning suggestion effect, is determined only with an extremely low probability, while at the time of winning BB or AT, it is determined with a high probability, so MAX is reached depending on whether or not it is displayed in a special mode. It is possible to make the expectation for doing something different and improve the expectation for reaching MAX when displayed in a special mode.

In addition, from the determination ratio of patterns 3 and 4 that do not reach MAX in the first continuous hitting effect, pattern 4 is determined with an extremely high probability when BB or AT is won. Further, when comparing the determination ratio of the pattern 4 in which the continuous hitting effect of the special mode is executed and the MAX is not reached and the determination ratio of the pattern 6, the possibility of the pattern 4 is extremely high. Therefore, even when the maximum is not reached, the player can have a feeling of expectation that the revival effect will be executed when the mode is special. In addition, when the revival effect is executed, the expectation for reaching MAX can be improved. Further, when the revival effect is executed, the player can have a feeling of expectation that he / she has won both BB and AT.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect content of the continuous striking effect. The continuous striking effect is executed by displaying the effect image in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51a. FIG. 16 shows a display state of a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51a.

First, when the continuous striking effect is started, as shown in FIG. 16A, the outer frame image of the meter is displayed together with a message such as "Continuous striking!". As a result, the player can operate the effect switch 56.

FIG. 16B shows a mode in which the meter is increased by one step. As shown in FIG. 16B, the blue meter has been updated to an increased mode with a message such as "Still more!". After that, every time the effect switch 56 is operated five times, the mode is updated to the second stage mode (the mode in which the green meter is increased). Up to the second stage, the winning suggestion effect is executed in a common mode regardless of whether it is a normal mode or a special mode.

16 (c) and 16 (e) show the mode when the meter is updated in the third stage. FIG. 16 (c) is an example updated to the normal mode, and FIG. 16 (e) is an example updated to the special mode. When the mode is updated to the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), the green meter is updated to the third stage mode with an increased message such as "a little more!". On the other hand, when it is updated to the special mode, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), it is updated to the third stage mode in which the cherry blossom pattern meter is increased with a message such as "It's a chance!".

FIG. 16D shows an aspect when the effect switch 56 is operated 20 times to reach the fourth stage MAX. In FIG. 16D, the entire meter turns rainbow-colored and "MAX" is displayed together with a message such as "AT confirmed!". When reaching MAX, a message such as "AT confirmed!" Is displayed when the AT is won, a message such as "BB confirmed!" Is displayed when the BB is won, and "BB + AT" is displayed when the BB + AT is won. A message such as "Confirm!" Is displayed.

FIG. 16 (f) shows an embodiment when the effect switch 56 is operated 20 times but does not reach the fourth stage MAX. In FIG. 16 (f), a message such as "sorry ..." and a message such as "failure" indicating that the meter could not reach MAX are displayed.

FIG. 16 (g) shows an aspect when the resurrection effect is executed. When the continuous hitting effects of patterns 3 to 6 are being executed, the revival effect is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the effect of the mode that does not reach MAX is performed. The predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 1 second elapses), but is not limited to this, and may be satisfied by operating the effect switch 56. When the revival effect is started, as shown in FIG. 16 (g), after a message such as "Resurrection !!" is displayed, the continuous hitting effect shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (f) is performed according to the pattern. Similarly, the second continuous hitting effect is executed.

[Reliability display]
As mentioned above, the "reliability of winning BB / AT by winning combination", which is the ratio of winning at the same time as BB1 or BB2 and the ratio of winning AT, is bell <weak watermelon <weak cherry < It is set so that the order of strong watermelon <strong cherry <middle cherry is higher. In addition, the ratio of BB winning or AT winning for the winning suggestion effect, "reliability of BB / AT winning by effect", increases in the order of character A effect <character B effect <button effect <continuous hit effect <freeze effect. Is set to.

On the other hand, the ratio of BB winning or AT winning when the winning suggestion effect is executed is set to be higher in the special mode than in the normal mode. Therefore, by executing the winning suggestion effect in a special mode, the player can intuitively give the impression that the reliability is high. Utilizing the function of the special aspect itself, the sub-control unit 91 executes a process for displaying the BB / AT winning reliability for explaining the BB / AT winning reliability by the winning combination and the production.

The BB / AT winning reliability display is performed by displaying an image in which the reliability of the event can be compared with the event that can occur according to the progress of the game. Events that can occur according to the progress of the game include an event in which a simultaneous winning combination is won, an event in which a winning suggestion effect is executed, and the like. The BB / AT winning reliability is a reliability that makes it possible to compare the reliability of each winning combination or production while displaying the winning combination image or production image that can identify the simultaneous winning combination that can be won and the winning suggestion effect that can be executed. It is notified by displaying an image.

17 (a) to 17 (c) are diagrams for explaining the display pattern of the BB / AT winning reliability by the winning combination, and FIGS. 17 (d) to 17 (f) are the BB / AT winning reliability by the production. It is a figure for demonstrating the display pattern of degree.

In FIGS. 17A to 17C, the winning combination image is a middle bell image corresponding to a middle bell, a weak watermelon image corresponding to a weak watermelon, a weak cherry image corresponding to a weak cherry, and a strong watermelon corresponding to a strong watermelon. An image, a strong cherry image corresponding to a strong cherry, and a middle cherry image corresponding to a middle cherry are displayed.

Further, as the reliability image, in the display pattern 1 shown in FIG. 17A, an arrow image is displayed from "low" on the left to "high" on the right in correspondence with the winning combination image. In this arrow image, the left end gradually shifts from blue to red, and from the vicinity of the position corresponding to the highly reliable strong cherry image, the cherry blossom pattern is the same as the special mode, and the density of cherry blossoms also goes from left to right. It is displayed so that it becomes denser with.

Further, as the reliability image, in the display pattern 2 shown in FIG. 17B, a star mark image is displayed corresponding to each of the winning combination images, and a cherry blossom image (cherry blossom pattern) is displayed from the highly reliable strong cherry image. The image that is common in that it uses cherry blossoms) is displayed. Also, in the star image, the number of filled stars increases by one from left to right, and similarly, in the cherry blossom image, the middle cherry image is better than the strong cherry image. It is displayed so that the number of filled cherry blossoms increases.

Further, as the reliability image, in the display pattern 3 shown in FIG. 17C, a right triangle image whose height increases from left to right corresponding to the winning image is displayed. In this right triangle image, the left end gradually shifts from blue to red, and the cherry blossom pattern starts near the position corresponding to the highly reliable strong cherry image, and the density of cherry blossoms in the cherry blossom pattern also goes from left to right. It is displayed so that it becomes denser with. As a result, it is easy for the player to intuitively understand that the reliability / reliability of winning the BB / AT is higher for the winning combination displayed on the right side than for the winning combination displayed on the left side. Can be explained.

In FIGS. 17 (d) to 17 (f), as the effect images, the character A image corresponding to the character A effect, the character B image corresponding to the character B effect, the button effect image corresponding to the button effect, and the repeated hits corresponding to the repeated hit effect. The effect image and the freeze effect image corresponding to the freeze effect are displayed.

Further, as the reliability image, the arrow image is displayed in the display pattern 4 shown in FIG. 17 (d) as in the display pattern 1, and the star mark image is displayed in the display pattern 5 shown in FIG. 17 (e) as in the display pattern 2. Is displayed, and in the display pattern 6 shown in FIG. 17 (f), a right triangle image is displayed as in the display pattern 3. As a result, it is possible to explain in a manner that the player can intuitively understand that the reliability of winning the BB / AT is higher in the effect displayed on the right side than in the effect displayed on the left side. ..

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the reliability display by the process shown in FIG. 18A. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of the reliability display related processing. The reliability display-related processing is executed every time a predetermined period elapses (for example, every interrupt). In a predetermined state (for example, during BB or AT), the reliability display-related processing is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reliability display from being executed in a predetermined state (for example, during BB or AT).

In S1, it is determined whether or not the operation to the start switch 7 is effectively accepted and the game is started. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 41 is received at the start of the game.

When it is determined that the game has started, in S2, a reliability display lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reliability display in the started game is executed. In the reliability display lottery, the in-game table shown in FIG. 18B is referred to.

As shown in FIG. 18B, the in-game table shows whether any winning combination is non-winning and neither BB nor AT is won in the started game, or other winning situations (that is, any of them). The decision ratio is set differently depending on whether the winning combination is won or at least one of BB and AT is won). The winning combination or BB winning / non-winning is specified based on the internal winning command, and the AT winning / non-winning is specified based on the AT lottery command.

When neither of the winning combinations is won and neither BB nor AT is won in the started game, it is determined that the reliability display is executed at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, when one of the winning combinations is won in the started game, or at least one of BB and AT is won, it is determined that the reliability display is executed only at a rate of 1%. As a result, it is difficult for the reliability display to occur in the game in which a prize is generated or the BB is won or the AT is won, and the reliability display can be generated in the game in which the prize is not generated as much as possible and the BB or AT is not won. ..

Returning to FIG. 18A, in S3, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the reliability display. When it is not decided to execute the reliability display, the reliability display-related processing is terminated as it is without displaying the reliability in the game this time. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the reliability display, in S4, the process for displaying the reliability in the display pattern corresponding to the value of RTC97 is executed in this game, and the reliability display-related processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that it is not the start of the game, in S5, none of the reels 2L to 2R is rotating, and no operation is performed after any of the operating means is operated. It is determined whether or not a so-called customer waiting for a predetermined time has passed. While waiting for customers, a plurality of types of images such as a demo image, a current background image that changes according to the progress of the game, and a reliability display are switched and displayed at predetermined time intervals.

When it is determined in S5 that the customer is waiting, it is determined in S6 whether or not it is the timing to switch to the reliability display. When it is determined that it is the timing to switch to the reliability display, in S7, a process for performing the processing for performing the reliability display until the timing to switch to another image is executed with the display pattern corresponding to the value of RTC97, and the reliability is executed. End display-related processing. On the other hand, when NO is determined in S5 or S6, the reliability display-related processing is terminated as it is without displaying the reliability.

The display pattern used for the reliability display in S4 and S7 is specified according to the value of RTC97. For example, the display pattern is switched every time the week changes based on the value of RTC97. That is, in the first week, the reliability is displayed by the display pattern 1, the reliability is displayed by the display pattern 2 in the second week, and thereafter, the display pattern is switched to the next display pattern every time the week changes. Then, the display pattern 6 can be switched to the display pattern 1.

The display pattern used for the reliability display is not limited to this as long as it is specified according to the value of RTC97. For example, the display pattern may be switched every day, and not on a daily basis. The display pattern may be switched in time units or time zones, or may be specified in consideration of a value (for example, a random value) different from the RTC97 value.

Further, an example in which the display pattern specified in S4 and the display pattern specified in S7 are the same has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and different display patterns are specified in S4 and S7. Also, the method of specifying the display pattern may be different between S4 and S7 (for example, S4 may switch the display pattern on a daily basis, S7 may switch the display pattern on a weekly basis, and the like).

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1-1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, the ratio of BB winning or AT winning when a special winning suggestion effect in which a predetermined part has a cherry blossom pattern is executed. Is high. Since the reliability display is performed in a manner having a pattern common to this cherry blossom pattern, it is possible to give an impact when notifying the reliability and to inform the player of the reliability intuitively and easily.

(1-2) In the above-described embodiment, as described in S4 and S7 of FIG. 18A, the reliability can be displayed by effectively utilizing the game or waiting for customers. In addition, as explained in FIG. 18 (b), the rate at which the reliability is displayed during the game is higher than when the winning combination is won or the BB / AT is not won. Since it is set to be lower when you are, even if the reliability display using the cherry blossom pattern is performed, the player will perceive the cherry blossom pattern as having high reliability for BB winning or AT winning. It is possible to prevent a situation in which expectations are excessively raised.

(1-3) In the above-described embodiment, as described in S4 and S7 of FIG. 18A, at least the display pattern of the reliability display and the reliability display are displayed according to the value of RTC97. Since the target (winning role or production) can be switched, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming accustomed to the reliability display.

(1-4) The target of the reliability display in the above-described embodiment includes a winning combination and a production. Therefore, the reliability of each prize and the reliability of each production can be intuitively and easily notified to the player.

(2-1) In the above-described embodiment, as a winning suggestion effect, a continuous striking effect is executed to notify whether or not the meter reaches MAX in response to the operation of the effect switch 56. As shown in FIG. 15B, the type of continuous hitting effect is such that the ratio of BB winning and AT winning after reaching MAX differs depending on whether or not the third stage mode becomes a special mode. It is determined. Therefore, when the continuous hitting effect is executed, the player can pay attention not only to whether or not the meter reaches MAX, but also whether or not the third stage mode is a special mode. You can improve your interest. In addition, when it is the second stage, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that it will be a special mode in the next stage.

Further, since the continuous striking effect is started in a common effect mode regardless of which of the patterns 1 to 6, the player must guess whether or not the continuous striking effect will be a special mode at the start of the continuous striking effect. I can't. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the production mode of the third stage, which is a specific stage in the continuous striking production.

(2-2) In the above-described embodiment, the cherry blossom pattern displayed in the special mode is a pattern that is not displayed in the winning suggestion effect in the normal mode. Therefore, when it is displayed in a cherry blossom pattern, an impact can be given to the player.

(2-3) In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to instigate whether or not the special mode is set in the third stage immediately before the fourth stage that can be MAX. Therefore, the expectation of the player can be maintained until the stage immediately before the end of the continuous hitting effect, and the interest of the game during the continuous hitting effect can be improved.

(2-4) In the above-described embodiment, up to the second stage of the continuous striking effect is a common mode regardless of whether or not the third stage is a special mode. Therefore, the degree of attention to the third stage aspect can be further improved.

(2-5) In the above-described embodiment, when the third stage of the continuous striking effect is a special mode, the image of the meter (that is, a part of the winning suggestion effect) that increases in the third stage becomes a cherry blossom pattern. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the aspect of the image of the meter that increases in the third stage.

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

[About other examples of gaming machines]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any gaming machine capable of playing a game may be applied, for example, to a so-called pachinko gaming machine. You can also. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine provided with a liquid crystal display, a plurality of types of effects including a continuous hitting effect in the above-described embodiment or an effect corresponding to a reliability display may be executed on the liquid crystal display. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a configuration corresponding to a production switch and an RTC, similarly to the slot machine in the above-described embodiment. An example will be described below.

In a pachinko game machine in which a game medium (pachinko ball) is driven into a predetermined game area to play a game, a big hit is made based on a random number extracted by passing the driven pachinko ball through a starting area provided in the game area. It is decided whether or not to generate, whether or not to make the fluctuation pattern that fluctuates the symbol reach, and when making the reach, which of a plurality of types of reach including super reach and normal reach is used. The type of fluctuation pattern is determined so that the jackpot ratio (reliability) is higher in super reach than in normal reach. The super reach is variablely displayed in the same manner as the normal reach from the occurrence of the reach to the predetermined timing, and is variablely displayed in a different manner from the normal reach after the predetermined timing.

In addition, one of a plurality of types of effects including the continuous hitting effect is executed from the occurrence of the reach to the arrival at the predetermined timing. These multiple types of productions are productions that suggest whether or not they will develop into super reach after that. The plurality of types of effects include not only the continuous hit effect but also the character A effect, the character B effect, the button effect, etc. shown in the above-described embodiment, and the reliability that develops into super reach when executed. Is set to increase in the order of character A effect <character B effect <button effect <continuous hit effect.

In the continuous striking effect, the same effect as the continuous striking effect described in the above-described embodiment is executed, and it is suggested that reaching MAX leads to the development of super reach. Further, the type of the continuous striking effect includes a type having a special mode as in the continuous striking effect described with reference to FIG. 15, and when the special mode is adopted, the ratio of reaching MAX is higher than when the special mode is not achieved. As a result, it is set to raise expectations for becoming a super reach and a big hit.

In addition, the reliability of the super reach and the jackpot due to the plurality of types of effects is displayed and notified in the same manner as that shown in FIG. For example, as in FIGS. 17 (d) to 17 (f), as the effect images, a character A image corresponding to the character A effect, a character B image corresponding to the character B effect, a button effect image corresponding to the button effect, and a continuous hit effect. A continuous striking effect image corresponding to is displayed. Further, as the reliability image, as in FIGS. 17 (d) to 17 (f), a display pattern displayed as an arrow image, a display pattern displayed as a star mark image, a display pattern displayed as a right triangle image, and the like are provided. There is. Further, the reliability display is executed by executing the same process as the process described with reference to FIG. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is the start of fluctuation instead of whether or not the game of S1 is started, and if it is the start of fluctuation, it shifts to S2, and if it is not the start of fluctuation, it shifts to S5. In addition, the decision rate in the reliability display lottery is set differently depending on whether it will be a reach or a big hit in this fluctuation, or otherwise (it will be a reach or a big hit J in this fluctuation). It is set so that the reliability display is executed at a lower rate when the reach or the jackpot is reached in the current fluctuation than when the reach or the jackpot is not reached in the fluctuation this time. According to the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above, the following effects are obtained as in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment.

(A-1) When the continuous hitting effect is executed in a special mode in which the predetermined part in the third stage of the continuous hitting effect is a cherry blossom pattern, the rate of developing into super reach is high, and as a result, the rate of big hits is also high. Since the reliability display is performed in a manner having a pattern common to this cherry blossom pattern, it is possible to give an impact when notifying the reliability and to inform the player of the reliability intuitively and easily.

(A-2) As shown in S4 and S7 of FIG. 18A, the reliability can be displayed by effectively utilizing the game or waiting for customers. In addition, the rate at which the reliability is displayed during the game is set to be lower when the reach or jackpot is reached in this fluctuation than when the reach or jackpot is not reached in this fluctuation. Even if the reliability is displayed using the cherry blossom pattern, if the reliability of the cherry blossom pattern to become a super reach or a big hit is high, the player will be perceived and the expectation will be excessively raised. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

(A-3) As shown in S4 and S7 of FIG. 18A, at least the display pattern of the reliability display can be switched according to the RTC value, so that the player can display the reliability display. You can prevent it from becoming familiar. In addition, the target of the reliability display includes an effect. Therefore, the reliability of each production can be intuitively and easily notified to the player.

(B-1) As a plurality of types of effects suggesting a super reach or a big hit, a continuous hit effect that notifies whether or not the meter reaches MAX in response to an operation on the effect switch 56 is executed. As shown in FIG. 15B and the like, the type of the continuous striking effect is determined so that the ratio of reaching MAX and becoming super reach after that depends on whether or not the third stage mode is a special mode. To. Therefore, when the continuous hitting effect is executed, the player can pay attention not only to whether or not the meter reaches MAX, but also whether or not the third stage mode is a special mode. You can improve your interest. In addition, when it is the second stage, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that it will be a special mode in the next stage.

(B-2) The cherry blossom pattern displayed in the special mode is a pattern that is not displayed in the continuous striking effect in the normal mode. Therefore, when it is displayed in a cherry blossom pattern, an impact can be given to the player.

(B-3) It is possible to instigate whether or not a special mode is adopted in the third stage, which is one step before the fourth stage that can be MAX. Therefore, the expectation of the player can be maintained until the stage immediately before the end of the continuous hitting effect, and the interest of the game during the continuous hitting effect can be improved.

(B-4) Up to the second stage of the continuous striking effect, the common mode is used regardless of whether or not the third stage is a special mode. Therefore, the degree of attention to the third stage aspect can be further improved.

(B-5) When the third stage of the continuous striking effect is a special mode, the image of the meter (that is, a part of the continuous striking effect) that increases in the third stage becomes a cherry blossom pattern. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the aspect of the image of the meter that increases in the third stage.

It should be noted that the target of suggestion by the continuous hitting effect reaching MAX, the target of suggestion that the continuous hitting effect is highly reliable due to the special mode, and the target of reliability in the reliability display are all super reach. We have explained an example in which there is a big hit as a result, but these targets are a big hit, a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit increases, a so-called time saving state, and the like. May be good.

Further, the above-mentioned game machine is an example of a game machine in which a game medium (pachinko ball, medal, etc.) is paid out to the player's hand, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is used by the player when a prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the game machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame equipped with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the launcher is not limited to this, and the launcher is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions of the above may be shared, and only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, is referred to as a game machine.

Such an enclosed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and then transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable that the enclosed game machine is provided with a counting operation means (counting button) for instructing the counting of game points. For example, the counting result of game points is converted into "points" and recorded directly on a "recording medium carried by the player" such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. .. Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and the counting result is transmitted from the card unit to the score management server so that the score management server can perform each card ID. The player's points may be memorized.

[Reliability comparison notification (reliability display)]
In the above-described example, one type of event image is illustrated for each of the winning combination image and the effect image. However, a plurality of types of event images may be provided for each of the winning combination image and the effect image. For example, in the case of a winning combination image, a pattern for displaying a combination of symbols that causes a winning may be provided, and in the case of a production image, an image that is the main axis of each production (for example, in the case of a character A production). A pattern for displaying an image of the character A, an image of the effect switch 56 in the case of a button effect, etc.) may be provided. When a plurality of types of event images are provided in this way, for example, the types of event images may be specified or switched according to the value of RTC97.

The example in which the order of reliability of the winning combination displayed as the event image is the same in BB and AT has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the order of reliability of BB winning and the order of reliability of AT winning May be different. In this case, the BB winning reliability by the winning combination and the AT winning reliability by the winning combination are displayed separately. Further, whether to display the BB winning reliability by the winning combination or the AT winning reliability by the winning combination may be specified or switched according to the value of RTC97.

In addition, one type of cherry blossom pattern was illustrated as a special pattern used for a special mode of production that is likely to be given a privilege, but if multiple types of special patterns are provided, it is special. A plurality of types of reliability images (reliability images) having different patterns may be provided. In this case, for example, a special pattern of the reliability image may be specified or switched according to the value of RTC97.

Further, although the example in which the execution rate of the reliability comparison notification (reliability display) is constant has been described as shown in FIG. 18B, it may be changed according to the progress of the game. For example, the execution rate of the reliability display may be different depending on the value of RTC97, and the execution rate of the reliability display may be lower in the afternoon than in the morning depending on the time zone. Well, it is also possible to repeat the week with a high execution rate and the week with a low execution rate every week.

Further, when a plurality of types of modes having different AT winning ratios are provided in the AT lottery, the AT winning reliability display may be performed for each mode. For example, when the AT winning rate is set to increase in the order of mode A <mode B <mode C, the mode image (event image) is set to the mode A image corresponding to the mode A and the mode B. The corresponding mode B image and the mode C image corresponding to the mode C are displayed in order, and it is possible to identify that the reliability of the mode A is the lowest and the reliability of the mode C is the highest as the reliability image (reliability image). A plurality of types of display patterns to be displayed as an arrow image, a star mark image, a right triangle image, or the like may be provided depending on the embodiment, and the display pattern may be specified or switched according to a value from RTC97.

[About operation production (continuous hitting production)]
In the above-described example, an example in which a specific condition for updating the effect mode is satisfied by operating the effect switch 56 five times has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect switch 56 is continuously operated for a predetermined period or longer. It may be established by being operated (so-called long press), or may be established by operating a plurality of types of operating means in a predetermined order. Further, although the example in which the specific conditions are constant has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be different depending on the type of operation effect or the effect mode is updated. For example, a plurality of types of continuous striking effects may be provided in which the number of operations of the effect switch 56 that satisfies a specific condition is different.

More specifically, the specific condition is a condition that is satisfied when the number of operations reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), but the condition that is satisfied as a result of the operation has been described. If this is the case, the number of operations is not limited to this, and reaches the number of times (for example, 1 to 5 times) determined in advance by lottery or the like (for example, determined by a random number when the operation effect is started). It may be a condition that is satisfied by the operation, or it may be a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined probability is won (for example, a winning with a probability of 1/5) by a lottery or the like when the operation is performed. It may be a condition that is established when the points to be given are determined and the accumulated points given reach a predetermined point (for example, a predetermined point or a predetermined point). In this case, "operated" may mean that a predetermined operation unit is pressed, and that the state in which the predetermined operation unit is pressed reaches a predetermined time (long press as described above). And so on.

Further, as a pattern of the continuous striking effect of the special mode in the above-mentioned example, an example in which a part of the meter has a special pattern in the third stage as the second stage has been described, but the pattern in which the special pattern is formed is different. May be provided in a plurality of types. For example, as shown in FIG. 16E, the pattern a in which the meter increasing in the third stage has a special pattern, and the part displayed in the blue part in addition to the part increasing in the third stage are also special. A pattern b that becomes a pattern and a pattern c that an image different from the meter (for example, a background image) becomes a special pattern as the meter increases in the third stage may be provided. In this case, the larger the area where the special pattern is formed (pattern a <pattern b <pattern c), the higher the possibility that benefits such as BB winning may be given.

Further, as described above, a pattern in which a part of the meter has a special pattern may be replaced with or in addition to a pattern in which the entire meter has a special pattern including the portion increasing in the third stage. Explaining with reference to FIG. 16E, for example, a pattern may be provided in which all of the blue, green, and cherry blossom patterns are displayed in the cherry blossom pattern. Further, when both patterns are made executable, the reliability of BB winning or AT winning may be determined so as to be different between the pattern in which a part of the pattern is a cherry blossom pattern and the pattern in which the pattern is entirely a cherry blossom pattern. The pattern may be higher when all the patterns are cherry blossoms than when some patterns are cherry blossoms.

Further, although the third stage is shown as the second stage, the stage is not limited to this as long as it is determined so that the player can pay attention to it, and the second stage may be used. In the above-mentioned example, as the first stage in the operation effect, an example in which the operation effect is in the middle of the stage after the first stage when the operation effect is started has been described, but the first stage is not limited to this. For example, it may be the first stage when the operation effect is started. Further, the second stage may be defined as a stage after the first stage. In addition, although the first stage and the second stage have been described as an example in which they are predetermined stages, the second stage is not limited to this if the player can grasp or specify the second stage, and the second stage is determined by lottery or the like. It may be at the stage of being done. In this case, information that enables the player to identify which stage the second stage is among the plurality of stages is notified (for example, "It's the third stage!" Or "Next" in the second stage. You may want to display a message such as "Attention to!").

Further, when a plurality of types of special patterns are provided, a plurality of types of repeated hitting effects having different special patterns may be provided. In this case, it may be determined that the reliability of giving benefits such as BB winning differs depending on the type of special pattern. This makes it possible to pay attention to which special pattern is displayed in the third stage, for example. Further, when a plurality of types of special patterns are provided, the special pattern may be specified according to the value of RTC97. In this case, for example, a pattern specified according to the value of RTC97 as a special pattern of the continuous striking effect may be displayed as a special pattern of the reliability image.

In addition, the continuous hitting effect is determined according to whether or not it has already been decided that a privilege such as winning a BB is given, and when the privilege is given, an example of reaching MAX as a special effect mode has been described. Not limited to, it is decided whether or not to satisfy a specific condition or whether or not to reach MAX according to the operation of the production switch during the continuous hitting production, and as a result, a privilege is given when MAX is reached. It may be. In this case, it is also decided whether or not to display a special pattern during the continuous striking effect, and when it is decided to display the special pattern, a specific condition is satisfied at a higher rate than when it is not decided to display it. , MAX may be determined to be reached.

Further, although the continuous hitting effect is illustrated as the operation effect, the effect content is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character confront each other. In this case, if a specific condition is met by operating the production switch, the battle production progresses, and a special pattern may be displayed in the second stage, and the ally character wins in the special stage. It may be an effect that notifies that the privilege is given. Further, although the example in which the operation effect is started in a common mode regardless of whether or not it is executed in a special mode has been described, the player cannot guess whether or not the operation effect will be a special mode until the second stage. If this is the case, the mode is not limited to a common mode, and for example, a mode in which the player can infer the possibility of becoming a special mode in the second stage (that is, a mode depending on whether or not the special mode is achieved). The operation effect may be started by (differential).

Further, the effect mode of the operation effect in the above-described example does not change at all even if it is operated from one stage to the next update, and when a specific condition is satisfied, it corresponds to the next stage. An example in which the meter is updated at once (the meter for one step is increased) has been described. However, the effect mode of the operation effect is not limited to this, and by changing the effect mode based on the operation from one stage to the next update (for example, the meter is gradually increased, the frame of the meter is used. The color and background (aura) may be changed, etc.), and when a specific condition is satisfied, the effect mode may be adjusted according to the next stage (the meter for one stage is increased). ..

Further, the effect is not limited to the effect that the specific condition is satisfied according to the operation, and the effect may be such that the specific condition is satisfied according to the passage of a predetermined time or the like. That is, it is not necessarily limited to the production that requires the operation of the operation means such as the production switch 56. For example, during freezing, the operation of rotating and stopping the reels within a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times (for example, four times), and when the reels are stopped at the final time, the three black 7s are stopped as a special effect mode. It may be notified that the privilege is given by. In this case, for example, when the reel is stopped for the third time as the second step, the "disengagement" is stopped as the normal mode, or the "middle cherry" is stopped as the special mode, and the special mode is when the reel is stopped for the third time. When it becomes, it may be set so that the ratio of the special effect mode becomes higher when the reel is stopped for the next fourth time than when the normal mode is set.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, the values that directly affect the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, development into super reach, and big hit winning, are illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals or pachinko balls, for example. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect with voice on liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, QR code (registered trademark) that allows you to collect a certain number of points to give points that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and to download privilege videos and privilege information on the specified website. May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good.

Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

In addition, the privilege that shows that the possibility of being granted is high due to the mode of the operation effect being a special mode and the target of the advantage that differs depending on the event are BB winning, AT winning, super reach development, etc., which are common. Although an example has been described, the benefits and the targets of the advantage may be different. For example, the operation effect mode is a special mode, which indicates that there is a high possibility that the BB has been won, while the reliability of AT winning may differ depending on the type of the winning suggestion effect.

[About determining the type of winning suggestion production]
In the above-mentioned example, an example in which the main control unit 41 determines the type of the winning suggestion effect has been described. However, the main control unit 41 determines only the winning suggestion effect using the configuration directly controlled by the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 determines the winning suggestion effect not using the configuration directly controlled by the main control unit 41. You may let it. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the winning suggestion effect, and whether or not to perform the freeze effect when executing the effect. In this case, the main control unit 41 determines that the BB winning or AT winning ratio (reliability) when executed is such that the freeze effect is higher than any other winning suggestion effect.

Further, the main control unit 41 outputs a winning suggestion effect lottery command capable of specifying that fact to the sub control unit 91 when executing the freeze effect, and when executing the winning suggestion effect although it is not a freeze effect. May output a winning suggestion effect lottery command capable of specifying that fact to the sub-control unit 91. In this case, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the winning suggestion effect lottery command that can specify that the freeze effect is to be executed, the sub-control unit 91 determines and executes the type of freeze effect, and executes the winning suggestion effect. When a winning suggestion effect lottery command is received, the ratio (reliability) of BB winning or AT winning when executed is in the order of continuous hitting effect, button effect, and character B effect. The type of the winning suggestion effect may be determined and the type belonging to the type may be determined so that the character A effect is the lowest. As a result, the processing load for determining the type and type of the winning suggestion effect can be efficiently distributed to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in a predetermined state is illustrated for a slot machine, and a big hit or a probability fluctuation for a pachinko game machine. The state, the time saving state, and the like have been illustrated, but the state is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous for the player, and an example of the slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is narrower than usual. At the same time, it does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins is performed for a predetermined period. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About navigation production]
In the above example, in RT2 after the end of ART, the navigation effect was not executed for all the internal lottery combinations, but in RT2, at least when the bell is won, the navigation effect of the push order that avoids the derivation of the transition roll is executed. If not, the navigation effect may be executed for other internal lottery roles.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamps arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control related to AT, control of a high probability state of AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of the ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to the AT.

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

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

Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[About a modified example of a slot machine]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. 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 a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
Operation reception means for accepting operations and
When a specific condition is satisfied based on the operation received by the operation receiving means during a predetermined period of accepting the operation, the operation effect is executed by updating the display of the meter to gradually update the effect mode. Equipped with means of execution
In the operation effect, the effect mode of the second stage following the first stage may be updated to a predetermined effect mode or a specific effect mode different from the predetermined effect mode.
In both the case where the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the predetermined effect mode and the case where the effect mode is updated to the specific effect mode, the effect mode of the special stage after the second stage is the special effect. May be updated to mode
By directing aspects of the special stage in the previous Symbol operation performance is updated to the special effect aspect, benefits granted are informed,
The privilege includes a first privilege and a second privilege having a higher advantage than the first privilege.
The operation effect executing means
In the operation effect executed when the first privilege is granted, the rate at which the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the predetermined effect mode is higher than the rate at which the effect mode is updated to the specific effect mode. In addition, the operation effect is executed,
In the operation effect to be executed when the second privilege is granted, the rate at which the effect mode of the second stage is updated to the specific effect mode is higher than the rate at which the effect mode is updated to the predetermined effect mode. in, it executes the operation effect, the gaming machine.

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