JP6799915B2 - 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 in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, or a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

In such a game machine, there is one that performs a production (battle production) in which a ally character and an enemy character confront each other in order to notify information about a privilege. It has been proposed that a game machine that performs a battle effect changes the background corresponding to the enemy character and the enemy character according to the number of wins of the ally character during the battle effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-142573

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the enemy character changes according to the number of wins, and the background only changes to the one corresponding to the enemy character, which is not interesting. The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a production for notifying information on benefits.

(1) A gaming machine (slot machine 1 etc.) capable of playing games.
Benefit granting means (AT lottery processing, AT continuation lottery processing, AT execution processing, etc.) for granting benefits (AT, etc.),
A background effect execution means (table for determining background effect in FIG. 18, S03 in FIG. 22, etc.) for executing any one of a plurality of types of background effects including the first background effect and the second background effect.
A mode control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of modes including the first mode and the second mode (the sub control unit 91 controls to the second mode by setting the second mode flag, etc.) ,
A notification effect execution means for executing one of a plurality of types of notification effects including the first notification effect and the second notification effect according to the mode and the background effect (table for determining the notification effect in the second mode of FIG. 19). , with S06A of FIG. 22, and S06B, S07, etc.), a,
The notification effect executing means is
In the first mode, the first notification effect can be executed during the execution of the first background effect, the second notification effect is not executed during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect is not executed. The second notification effect can be executed during execution, and the first notification effect is not executed during execution of the second background effect .
In the second mode, not only the first notification effect but also the second notification effect can be executed even during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect can be executed even during the execution of the second background effect. It is possible to execute not only the second notification effect but also the first notification effect.
Regarding the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege, in the second mode, when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect, the first is said during the execution of the second background effect. 1 It is characterized in that it is higher than when the notification effect is executed (as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the continuation rate is 90%, the continuation rate is compared between 50% and 90%. Is more likely to execute the first notification effect when the execution of the first background effect is determined than the probability that the first notification effect will be executed when the execution of the second background effect is determined. Things etc.).

According to such a configuration, by providing the second mode, the player can execute the game not only in the first mode but also in the second mode, so that the interest of the game is improved. Further, if the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect in the second mode, the player can expect a high degree of advantage in granting the privilege, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) A gaming machine (slot machine 1 etc.) capable of playing games.
Benefit granting means for granting benefits (AT) (AT lottery processing, AT continuation lottery processing, AT execution processing, etc.)
A background effect execution means (table for determining background effect in FIG. 18, S03 in FIG. 22, etc.) for executing any one of a plurality of types of background effects including the first background effect and the second background effect.
A mode control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of modes including the first mode and the second mode (control by the sub control unit 91 by setting the second mode flag, etc.), and
A notification effect execution means for executing one of a plurality of types of notification effects including the first notification effect and the second notification effect according to the mode and the background effect (table for determining the notification effect in the second mode of FIG. 19). , with S06A of FIG. 22, and S06B, S08, etc.), a,
The notification effect executing means is
In the first mode, the first notification effect can be executed during the execution of the first background effect, the second notification effect is not executed during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect is not executed. The second notification effect can be executed during execution, and the first notification effect is not executed during execution of the second background effect .
In the second mode, not only the first notification effect but also the second notification effect can be executed even during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect can be executed even during the execution of the second background effect. It is possible to execute not only the second notification effect but also the first notification effect.
The degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege is such that when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect in the second mode, the first background effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect. 2 It is characterized in that it is higher than when the notification effect is executed (as shown in FIG. 19, the continuation rate of 90% is the first when the continuation rate is 90% as compared with the case of 50% and 90%. When the execution of the background effect is decided, the probability that the first notification effect is executed is higher than that of the execution of the second notification effect, etc.).

According to such a configuration, by providing the second mode, the player can execute the game not only in the first mode but also in the second mode, so that the interest of the game is improved. Further, if the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect in the second mode, the player can expect a high degree of advantage in granting the privilege, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2)
An effect execution means for executing one of a plurality of types of effects including a predetermined effect and a specific effect (effect determination table in the first mode of FIG. 20, effect determination table in the second mode of FIG. 21, FIG. 22 S07, S09, etc.)
In the second mode, when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect, the effect executing means executes the specific effect at a higher rate than the predetermined effect ( In the effect determination table in the second mode of FIG. 21, when the execution of the first background effect is determined and the first notification effect is executed, the execution probability of the specific effect is higher than that of the predetermined effect. ).

According to such a configuration, the execution of the first notification effect during the execution of the first background effect in the second mode means that the degree of advantage regarding the granting of benefits is high. The execution of the above means that the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege is indirectly high, and the player can have expectations for the execution of the specific effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in the second mode, when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect, the effect executing means executes the specific effect and does not execute the predetermined effect. It may be configured.

(4) In the game machines (1) to (3)
Further provided with a setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of the predetermined setting operation means.
In the second mode, the rate at which the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect differs depending on the set value (in the modified example, the notification effect determination in the second mode of FIG. 23). As shown in the table, when the execution of the first background effect is determined, which of the first to third notification effects is selected depending on whether the set value is 3 or less or 4 or more. The selection probability of being done is different, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the set value can be estimated from the relationship between the background effect and the notification effect.

(5) In the game machines (1) to (4)
Advantageous state control means (controlling to AT, regular bonus, replay time, challenge time, etc.) that controls the player in an advantageous state for a predetermined period,
Continuation means for continuing control to the advantageous state even after the predetermined period has elapsed (when it is determined to continue by the AT continuation lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs AT execution process to control the AT. To continue, etc.)
The continuation means continues control to the advantageous state according to any one of a plurality of proportions (50%, 70%, 90%).
In the second mode, the rate at which the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect differs depending on the rate at which the continuation means continues to control the advantageous state (shown in FIG. 19). As described above, when the continuation rate is 50% and 90%, when the execution of the first background effect is determined, the rate at which the first notification effect is executed is different, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the ratio of the continuation means continuing the control to the advantageous state can be estimated from the relationship between the background effect and the notification effect.

(6) In the game machines (1) to (4)
Advantageous state control means for controlling a player in an advantageous state for a predetermined period (such as when the main control unit 41 performs AT execution processing and controls the AT when winning by the AT lottery process).
Continuation means for continuing control to the advantageous state even after the predetermined period has elapsed (when it is determined to continue by the AT continuation lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs AT execution process to control the AT. To continue, etc.)
The background effect executing means executes any one of the plurality of types of background effects during the predetermined period (for example, executing the background effect during AT as shown in FIG. 17).
The plurality of types of notification effects are effects that suggest that the control to the advantageous state may continue even after the predetermined period has elapsed (as shown in FIG. 19, depending on whether or not the AT is continued. , The ratio of which notification effect is executed is different, etc.)
The plurality of types of background effects can be executed during the predetermined period only when the control to the advantageous state continues even after the predetermined period has elapsed (as shown in FIG. 18). If you do not continue to AT, the third background effect will not be executed, etc.)
The notification effect executing means executes a third notification effect corresponding to the third background effect during the execution of the third background effect, regardless of whether the mode is the first mode or the second mode (the third background effect is being executed). In S05 and S06B of FIG. 22, when the background effect is the third background effect, the notification effect is determined to be the third notification effect, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of security that the control to the advantageous state is continued by executing the third background effect. In addition, since the notification effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the control to the advantageous state will continue and is not a final effect, a different type of notification is provided each time the third background effect is executed in the second mode. When the production is executed, the player is anxious about the continuation of control to the advantageous state that should have been confirmed, so regardless of whether it is the first mode or the second mode, the first mode 3 During the execution of the background effect, by executing the third notification effect corresponding to the third background effect, it is possible to prevent the player from having anxiety about the continuation of control to the advantageous state that should have been confirmed. Can be done.

The continuation means continues the control to the advantageous state according to any one of the plurality of types of ratios, and the game machine executes the first background effect when the second mode is in effect. A configuration may be provided in which the rate at which the first notification effect is executed differs depending on the rate at which the continuation means continues control to the advantageous state.

(7) In the game machines (1) to (4)
The plurality of types of notification effects are effects for notifying the grant of the privilege (in the modified example, a complete notification mode and a chance notification mode can be selected as the background effect, and the notification effect suggests winning the BB. Or the effect of notifying the confirmation is performed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the method of notifying the grant of benefits.

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 the transitional roll, and the technical matter related to the 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 and RT. 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 relationship between the AT lottery condition which becomes an opportunity to execute an AT lottery, and the AT lottery table referred to in the AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred to in the AT lottery. It is a timing chart for explaining the production during AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the background effect determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification effect determination table in the 2nd mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect determination table in the 1st mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect determination table in the 2nd mode. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification effect determination table in the 2nd mode in the modification.

A mode for carrying out the slot 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 90 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 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 right-down bell or the middle bell are set as the first stop, and If the winning 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. In RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT3 and lower than in RT0 and RT2 (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.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery described later according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate and decreasing the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value can be changed by the administrator operating an operation unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1.

[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). In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing of, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 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 performs AT lottery processing, AT continuation lottery processing, and AT execution processing as processing related to AT. The AT lottery process is executed during non-AT, and determines whether or not to control the AT over a predetermined period (30 games). The AT continuation lottery process determines whether or not to continue the control to the AT for 30 games after controlling the AT for 30 games. The AT execution process is an operation procedure (pushing order) for controlling the AT over a predetermined period (30 games) and stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when the AT is controlled. It executes a identifiable navigation effect.

[AT lottery process]
The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process during non-AT. Whether or not it is in non-AT is determined by whether or not the AT flag described later is set. In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and the continuation rate, which is the ratio of continuing the control to the AT, is determined. In the present embodiment, "50%", "70%", and "90%" are defined as the continuation rate, and when the AT is won, the continuation rate is controlled to one of a plurality of different types of AT. It is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reliability determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the continuation rate determined when the AT is controlled, which are advantages for the player, are the types of specific lottery target combinations. The AT lottery is executed differently according to the above. 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.

Hereinafter, the AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the AT lottery condition that triggers the execution of the AT lottery and the AT lottery table that is referred to when the AT lottery is executed. Further, FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery.

As shown in FIG. 15, the first and second AT lottery conditions are set as the AT lottery conditions. The table referred to in the AT lottery is set to be different depending on which AT lottery condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 15, the first AT lottery condition is satisfied by winning any of bell, weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon and strong cherry. The second AT lottery condition is established by winning the middle cherry shown in FIG. If the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the first table, and if the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the second table.

When the first table is referred to, as shown in FIG. 16A, there is an 86.4% probability of non-winning, and a remaining 13.6% probability of AT winning, of which 10. There is a 6% chance that the continuation rate will be 50%, a 2% chance that the continuation rate will be 70%, and a 1% chance that the continuation rate will be 90%. When the second table is referred to, AT is always won as shown in FIG. 16 (b). In the AT lottery with which the second table is referred to, there is a 20% probability that the "continuation rate is 50%", a 35% probability that the "continuation rate is 70%", and a 45% probability that the "continuation rate is 90". % ”Is determined.

In the AT lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the AT flag described later is set. If the AT flag is set, the AT lottery process ends. If the AT flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the middle cherry has been won. When the middle cherry is won, the second AT lottery condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 15, so the AT lottery is performed with reference to the second table shown in FIG. 16 (b). On the other hand, if the middle cherry is not won, it is determined whether or not one of the bell, the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry and the strong cherry is won. If not won, the AT lottery process ends. If the winner is elected, the first AT lottery condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 15, so the AT lottery is performed with reference to the first table shown in FIG. 16A.

After the AT lottery is performed with reference to the first table or the second table, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won, and if the AT lottery is not won, the AT lottery process is terminated. When the AT lottery is won, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and stores 30 games, which is the number of AT games for one time, and the continuation rate determined by the AT lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. , The AT lottery process is completed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when either BB1 or BB2 is won, one of bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry and middle cherry is won (see FIG. 12). ..

[AT continuous lottery process]
The AT continuation lottery process is the continuation of any of 50%, 70%, and 80% determined by the AT lottery when the AT is won in the AT lottery and the control to the first AT over 30 games is started. The AT continuation lottery is performed according to the rate, and after controlling the AT for 30 games according to the result of the AT continuation lottery, it is decided whether or not to continue the control to the AT for another 30 games. is there. Specifically, when the AT is won in the AT lottery and the control to the first AT for 30 games is started by the AT continuous lottery, the control for the first AT is started, and even after the first AT is completed, the AT is continued for another 30 games. It is decided whether or not to continue the control to the AT (that is, whether or not to control to the second AT). Furthermore, when starting control to the next AT that has already been decided to continue after the end of one AT, even after the end of the next AT, the next AT Whether or not to continue the control to the AT (one after another) is also decided by the AT continuation lottery.

In the present embodiment, the continuation rate is the same at the time of the AT continuation lottery for determining the next AT continuation and at the time of the AT continuation lottery for determining the next AT continuation, and the continuation rate in the AT continuation lottery depends on the AT winning. It shall not change after it is decided.

The AT continuation lottery process first determines whether or not AT is in progress. Whether or not AT is in progress is determined based on whether or not the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is not set, the AT continuation lottery process ends. On the other hand, when the AT flag is set, it is determined whether or not the AT continuation lottery has been performed. Whether or not the AT continuation lottery has been performed is determined based on whether or not the continuation flag or the discontinuation flag described later is set.

If either the continuation flag or the discontinuation flag is set, it is determined that the AT continuation lottery has been performed, and the AT continuation lottery ends. If neither flag is set, the AT continuation lottery is performed. In the AT continuation lottery, the control to the AT is continued for another 30 games after being controlled to the AT for 30 games according to the continuation rate determined by the AT lottery, that is, the continuation rate stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Decide whether to do it or not.

The main control unit 41 determines that the AT will be continued in the AT continuation lottery, that is, when the continuation is won, the main control unit 41 sets a continuation flag in the RAM of the main control unit 41 to specify that the AT is decided to be continued. Store in the area. Further, when the AT continuation lottery does not win, a discontinuation flag for specifying that it is decided not to continue the AT is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the AT continuation lottery process is performed. To finish.

[AT execution process]
The AT execution process is an operation procedure (pushing order) for controlling the AT over a predetermined period (30 games) and stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when the AT is controlled. It executes a identifiable navigation effect. The AT execution 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 AT execution process first determines whether or not the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is not set, it is determined that the AT is not controlled, and the AT execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if the AT flag is set, it is determined whether or not the BB has been won or the bonus is in progress. If the BB is won or the bonus is in progress, it is decided not to control the AT and the AT execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if the player has not won the BB and is not in the bonus, it is decided to control the AT, and the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is reduced by one. Next, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games after subtraction is 0.

If the number of AT games after subtraction is not 0, the AT execution process ends. On the other hand, when the number of AT games after subtraction is 0, the AT flag is deleted and it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is set. When the continuation flag is set, the continuation flag is erased, the AT flag is set, 30 games, which is the number of AT games, is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the AT execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if the continuation flag is not set, the discontinuity flag is set, so the discontinuity flag is cleared and the AT execution process is terminated.

By controlling in this way, it is possible to limit the control to the AT from the time the BB is won until the end of the bonus, and the control to the AT can be started after the end of the bonus. Further, even if 30 games, which is the number of AT games, are exhausted, the control to the AT can be continued if the AT continuation lottery is won.

Further, 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.

[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 described later 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 continuous lottery command, an AT command, Sends multiple types of commands, including AT game count commands.

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 a command that is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and can specify whether or not the AT lottery has been won, and what percentage of the winning continuation rate has been won.

The AT continuation lottery command is a command that is transmitted when the AT continuation lottery is performed and can specify whether or not the AT continuation lottery has been won.

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, if the AT lottery or the AT continuation lottery is won and the AT flag is set but the AT execution process determines that the AT is not controlled, a command that can identify the non-AT is transmitted. The flag. If the AT lottery or the AT continuation lottery is won and the AT flag is set and the AT execution process determines that the AT is controlled, a command that can identify the AT is transmitted.

The AT game number command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can specify the number of AT games controlled by the AT after the game. The AT game number command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 based on the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

[Direction during AT]
The sub control unit 91 executes various effects based on various commands transmitted by the main control unit 41. FIG. 17 is a timing chart for explaining the effect during AT. As shown in FIG. 17, when controlled by the AT, a background effect, a notification effect, a predetermined effect, or a specific effect is performed. These effects are, for example, effects performed using the liquid crystal display 51.

The background effect is an effect performed while being controlled by the AT. The notification effect is an effect corresponding to the background effect, and is a period from when the number of remaining AT games controlled over 30 games at a time reaches a predetermined number of games (3 games) until the predetermined number of games is consumed. This is performed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a background effect, for example, there is an effect in which a character corresponding to the displayed stage performs a navigation effect after notifying that a predetermined stage has started. Further, the background effect also includes an effect of displaying information indicating the stage being executed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51.

As the notification effect, for example, there is an effect such as a battle effect in which a battle is developed by a ally character and an enemy character, and then a continuous winning or continuous non-winning notification is performed as the end of the battle. At this time, the execution of the background effect may be continued, but the execution of the background effect may be terminated. When the execution of the background effect is continued, it is preferable to display the information indicating the current stage on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 so that the battle effect as the notification effect can be visually recognized. The predetermined effect or the specific effect is, for example, an attack pattern of an ally character during the battle effect when the battle effect is executed as a notification effect. Specifically, a punch is executed as the predetermined effect and the specific effect is executed. The special move is executed as.

Further, in the present embodiment, a first mode and a second mode are provided. What is the first mode? In this first mode, when the first background effect is executed as the background effect, the first notification effect is executed as the notification effect and the second background effect is executed as the background effect. In this mode, the second notification effect is executed as the notification effect, and the third notification effect is executed when the third background effect is executed. On the other hand, in the second mode, even when the first background effect is executed as the background effect, the notification effect other than the first notification effect can be executed as the notification effect in the second mode, and the background effect can be executed. Even when the second background effect is executed, it is a mode in which a notification effect other than the second notification effect can be executed as the notification effect.

The selection of the first mode and the second mode is performed by the player operating an operating means such as a stop switch 8L to 8R or a MAXBET switch 6 during a predetermined period during AT and before the notification effect is executed. , The operation can be selected, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the mode according to the operation selection. When selected for the second mode, the sub-control unit 91 sets the second mode flag. The second mode may be selected only when the predetermined operation is performed within the predetermined period, and the first mode may be selected when the predetermined operation is not performed within the predetermined period. Further, the device is not limited to the one that can be selected by the player, and may be randomly determined by a lottery using a random number or the like on the sub control unit 91 side.

For these effects during AT, which effect is to be executed is determined by the effect determination process. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a background effect determination table referred to in the effect determination process. The background effect determination table is stored in the ROM 91b.

The background effect determination table is "first background effect", "second background effect", and "third background effect" according to the result of the AT continuation lottery and the effect distribution rate according to the set continuation rate. It is stipulated to be decided by one of. The result of the AT continuation lottery is specified from the AT continuation lottery command, and the set continuation rate is specified from the AT continuation lottery command.

When the AT is not continued, the distribution rate is set so that the "first background effect" is determined with a 20% probability and the "second background effect" is determined with an 80% probability. When the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "50%", there is a 21% probability of "first background effect" and a 53% probability of "second background effect" with a 26% probability. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as the "third background effect". When the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "70%", there is a 59% probability of "first background effect" and a 20% probability of "second background effect" with a 21% probability. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as the "third background effect". When the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "90%", there is a 79% probability of "first background effect" and a 5% probability of "second background effect" with a 16% probability. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as the "third background effect".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the third background effect can be executed only when the AT is continued. As a result, by executing the third background effect, it is possible to notify the player that the AT has been confirmed to be continued.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a notification effect determination table referred to in the effect determination process in the second mode. The background effect determination table is stored in the ROM 91b. As the notification effect determination table, a plurality of types of tables are provided according to the background effect determined by referring to the background effect determination table.

When the execution of the first background effect is decided, the table of FIG. 19A is referred to. When the table of FIG. 19A is referred to and the AT is not continued, the second notification effect is determined with a 100% probability. When the table of FIG. 19A is referred to and the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "50%", there is a 21% probability that the "first notification effect" will be performed and a 53% probability. The distribution rate is set so that the "second notification effect" is determined to be the "third notification effect" with a probability of 26%. When the table of FIG. 19A is referred to and the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "70%", there is a 59% probability that the "first notification effect" will be performed and a 20% probability. The distribution rate is set so that the "second notification effect" is determined to be the "third notification effect" with a probability of 21%. When the table of FIG. 19A is referred to and the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "90%", there is a 79% probability that the "first notification effect" will be performed, and a 5% probability. The distribution rate is set so that the "second notification effect" is determined to be the "third notification effect" with a probability of 16%.

When the execution of the second background effect is decided, the table of FIG. 19B is referred to. The table of FIG. 19B is referred to, and when AT is not continued, the first notification effect is determined with a 100% probability. When the table of FIG. 19B is referred to and the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "50%", there is a 53% probability of "first notification effect" and a 21% probability. The distribution rate is set so that the "second notification effect" is determined to be the "third notification effect" with a probability of 26%. When the table of FIG. 19B is referred to and the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "70%", the probability of "first notification effect" is 20% and the probability of 59% is 59%. The distribution rate is set so that the "second notification effect" is determined to be the "third notification effect" with a probability of 21%. When the table of FIG. 19B is referred to and the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "90%", there is a 5% probability that the "first notification effect" will be performed and a 79% probability. The distribution rate is set so that the "second notification effect" is determined to be the "third notification effect" with a probability of 16%.

When it is decided to execute the third background effect, it is determined to be the third notification effect, as will be described later.
Further, a predetermined effect or a specific effect is executed as an effect different from the background effect and the notification effect. Whether to execute the predetermined effect or the specific effect is determined by referring to the effect determination table in the first mode shown in FIG. 20 in the first mode, and in the second mode, FIG. It is determined with reference to the effect determination table in the second mode shown in 21.

FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an effect determination table in the first mode. The effect determination table in the first mode is determined to be either "predetermined effect" or "specific effect" according to the result of the AT continuation lottery and the distribution rate according to the set continuation rate. Has been done. The result of the AT continuation lottery is specified from the AT continuation lottery command, and the set continuation rate is specified from the AT continuation lottery command.

When the AT is not continued, the distribution rate is set so that the "predetermined effect" is determined with an 80% probability and the "specific effect" is determined with a 20% probability. When the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "50%", the distribution rate is determined so that the "predetermined effect" is determined with a probability of 60% and the "specific effect" is determined with a probability of 40%. It has been decided. When the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "70%", the distribution rate is determined so that the "predetermined effect" is determined with a probability of 40% and the "specific effect" is determined with a probability of 60%. It has been decided. When the AT is continued and the continuation rate is "90%", the distribution rate is determined so that the "predetermined effect" is determined with a 20% probability and the "specific effect" is determined with an 80% probability. It has been decided.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an effect determination table in the second mode. The effect determination table in the second mode is defined to be determined as either "predetermined effect" or "specific effect" according to the effect distribution rate according to the combination of the background effect and the notification effect. ..

When the execution of the first background effect is decided, the table of FIG. 21A is referred to. When the execution of the first background effect is decided and the execution of the first notification effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), there is a 32% probability that the "predetermined effect" will be 68%. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as a "specific effect" with a probability. When the execution of the first background effect is decided and the execution of the second notification effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), there is an 88% probability that the "predetermined effect" will be 12%. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as a "specific effect" with a probability. When the execution of the first background effect is decided and the execution of the third notification effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), there is a 71% probability that the "predetermined effect" will be performed by 29%. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as a "specific effect" with a probability.

When the execution of the second background effect is decided, the table of FIG. 21B is referred to. When the execution of the second background effect is decided and the execution of the first notification effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), there is an 88% probability that the "predetermined effect" will be 12%. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as a "specific effect" with a probability. When the execution of the second background effect is decided and the execution of the second notification effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), there is a 32% probability that the "predetermined effect" will be 68%. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as a "specific effect" with a probability. When the execution of the second background effect is decided and the execution of the third notification effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), there is a 71% probability that the "predetermined effect" will be performed by 29%. The distribution rate is set so that it is determined as a "specific effect" with a probability.

When the execution of the third background effect is decided, the table of FIG. 21C is referred to. When the execution of the third background effect is decided, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), it is shaken so that it is determined to be a "predetermined effect" with a probability of 32% and a "specific effect" with a probability of 68%. The division rate is set.

As described above, in the second mode, when the background effect and the notification effect are executed in the same combination as the combination of the background effect and the notification effect executed in the first mode in the second mode, as described above. It is set so that the probability that a specific effect is executed is high.

Next, the effect determination process for determining the effect during AT in the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 22, the effect determination process first determines whether or not the AT has been won (S01). Whether or not the AT has been won is determined by the AT lottery command. If it is determined in S01 that the AT has not been won, the effect determination process ends. If it is determined that the AT has been won in S01, whether or not the AT has been continuously won in the AT continuation lottery, and if the AT continuation has been won, the continuation rate determined at the time of the AT lottery is specified ( S02). Whether or not the AT continuation is won is confirmed by the AT continuation lottery command, and the continuation rate is confirmed by the AT continuation lottery command.

Next, the background effect is determined with reference to the background effect determination table shown in FIG. 18 according to the presence or absence of the specified AT continuation winning and the continuation rate (S03). After S03, it is determined whether or not the mode is in the second mode (S04), and if it is determined that the mode is not in the second mode, the process proceeds to S08, which will be described later. Whether or not the player is in the second mode is determined by whether or not the second mode flag is set. When it is determined that the second mode is in progress, it is determined whether or not the background effect determined by S03 is the third background effect (S05).

If it is determined in S05 that it is not the third background effect, the notification effect is performed with reference to the notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 19 based on the background effect determined by S03, the presence or absence of AT continuation winning, and the continuation rate. Determined (S06A) and proceed to S07. If it is determined that it is the third background effect, the notification effect is determined to be the third notification effect (S06B), and the process proceeds to S07. In S07, based on the combination of the background effect and the notification effect determined by S03, S06A and S06B, it is determined with reference to the effect determination table in the second mode shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c). Decide whether to perform a production or a specific production. After deciding whether to execute a predetermined effect or a specific effect, the effect determination process ends.

If it is determined in S04 that the mode is not in the second mode, the notification effect corresponding to the determined background effect is determined because the mode is in the first mode (S08). After S08, it is determined whether to execute a predetermined effect or a specific effect by referring to the effect determination table in the first mode shown in FIG. 20 (S09), and the effect determination process ends.

[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.

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 bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, a transition result is obtained depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. 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, 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, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and at this time, the fall replay wins a prize with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Further, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14). Occasionally, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a shift result is derived and the reel falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, a special replay may win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) is used. When the first stop is made, a shift result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the player 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 non-AT, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) as described above. Reel. 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.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, since the second mode different from the first mode is provided, the player can execute the game not only in the first mode but also in the second mode. The interest is improved.

(2) In the second mode, as shown in the notification effect determination table of FIG. 19, when the AT is not continued, the second notification effect is always executed during the first background effect, and the second notification effect is executed. The first notification effect is always executed during the background effect. That is, when the AT is not continued, the first notification effect is not executed during the first background effect, and the second notification effect is not executed during the second background effect. Therefore, when the background effect and the notification effect of the same pattern as in the first mode are executed in the second mode, it means that the continuation to the AT is confirmed, so that the player is notified to the AT. You can feel reassured that the control will continue, and the fun of the game will improve. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which background effect or notification effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the AT is not continued, the background effect and the notification effect of the same pattern as in the first mode are not executed, but the background effect and the pattern effect different from those in the first mode are not executed. The probability of executing the notification effect may be set higher than the probability of executing the background effect and the notification effect of the same pattern as in the first mode. As a result, in the second mode, the background effect and the notification effect of the same pattern as in the first mode are produced, so that the player can have a feeling of expectation that the control to the AT will continue.

Further, during the second mode, as shown in the background effect determination table of FIG. 18 and the notification effect determination table of FIG. 19, when the AT is continued and the continuation rate is 50%, the first mode is used. The probability that the first notification effect is executed during the background effect is 21% × 21% = 4.41%, and the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the second background effect is 53% × 53. % ≈ 28.1%. Further, when the AT is continued and the continuation rate is 90%, the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the first background effect is 79% × 79% ≈ 62.4%. , The probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the second background effect is 5% × 5% = 0.25%.

That is, when the continuation rate is 50%, the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the second background effect is higher than the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect. .. On the other hand, when the continuation rate is 90%, the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect is higher than the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the second background effect. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, comparing the probability that the second notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect and the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect, The higher the AT continuation rate, the higher the probability that the first notification effect will be executed during the execution of the first background effect. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 19B, comparing the probability that the second notification effect is executed during the execution of the second background effect and the probability that the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the second background effect. , The higher the AT continuation rate, the higher the probability that the second notification effect will be executed during the execution of the second background effect.

From the above, in the second mode, when any of the background effects is selected, the notification effect that may be executed in the first mode is executed, and in the first mode. It is suggested that the AT continuation rate may be higher when the notification effect that may be executed during the first mode is executed when compared with the case where the notification effect that is not executed is executed. There is. Therefore, in the second mode, when the notification effect that may be executed in the first mode is executed, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that the AT continuation rate is high. Improves the interest of. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which background effect or notification effect is executed.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect in the second mode, the specific effect is executed rather than the predetermined effect. The rate of being done is high. Further, when the second notification effect is executed during the execution of the second background effect, the ratio of the specific effect being executed is higher than that of the predetermined effect. Further, as described above, in the second mode, when any of the background effects is selected, the notification effect that may be executed in the first mode is executed, which is the AT continuation rate. Suggests that is high. Therefore, the execution of the specific effect in the second mode indirectly means that the AT continuation rate is high, and the player can be expected to execute the specific effect. The interest is improved.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, as described in (2), the rate at which the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect differs depending on the continuation rate. Therefore, the continuation rate can be estimated depending on which of the first to third notification effects is executed during the execution of the first background effect.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, if the AT is not continued, the third background effect is not executed. Therefore, if the execution of the third background effect is decided, it means that the continuation is confirmed. It is possible to give the player a sense of security that the control to the AT will continue. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the background effect is the first background effect and the AT is not continued, the second notification effect is selected. On the other hand, when continuing to the AT, any of the first to third notification effects is selected. Therefore, it is suggested whether or not the AT is continued depending on which notification effect is executed.

Since the notification effect is an effect that suggests continuation to the AT, if the first notification effect or the second notification effect is executed during the execution of the third background effect, the player is notified by executing the third background effect. Even though it gives a sense of security that the continuation to the AT has been confirmed, it gives the player anxiety that the control to the AT may not be continued. However, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when the background effect is the third background effect (YES in S05), the notification effect is determined to be the third notification effect (S08). Regardless of whether it is the first mode or the second mode, in the case of the third background effect, the third notification effect is executed. Therefore, when the third background effect is executed, the first notification effect and the second notification effect are executed even though the player feels reassured that the continuation to the AT is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having anxiety about the continuation of control over the AT.

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.

(1) In the present embodiment, the continuation rate is determined in the AT lottery process, but the number of games controlled by the AT may be determined instead of the continuation rate. For example, the number of games of 30, 50, or 70 may be selected. At this time, the background effect may be executed based on the determined number of games, and the notification effect may be performed when the AT is controlled a predetermined number of times (for example, 27 times).

In the notification effect, during the first mode, the notification effect corresponding to the determined background effect is executed, and during the second mode, it is determined which notification effect is to be executed according to the number of games controlled by the determined AT. You may. The notification effect in the second mode is set so that the larger the number of games controlled by the AT, the higher the probability that the notification effect will be executed in the same pattern as in the first mode. As a result, when the notification effect is executed in the same pattern as in the first mode, the player can have a feeling of expectation that the period controlled by the AT is long.

(2) In the present embodiment, the AT lottery process is not executed during AT, but when the AT lottery condition is satisfied during AT, an additional lottery process is performed to add the number of games controlled by AT. May be good. At this time, the notification effect in the second mode may be determined by executing the additional lottery, and which notification effect is to be executed depends on whether or not the additional lottery is won or the additional lottery. It may be decided according to the number of games obtained.

(3) In the present embodiment, the continuation rate is determined at the time of the AT lottery process, but the continuation rate determination lottery and the AT continuation lottery process are performed when a predetermined winning combination is won or won during the AT. You may. At this time, the AT continuation lottery process may be performed after the continuation rate determination lottery is performed. Further, a continuation rate determination lottery for determining the continuation rate may be performed each time the AT continuation lottery process is performed.

(4) In the present embodiment, the AT continuation lottery is executed when the control to the AT is started, but the predetermined timing until the battle effect as the notification effect is started and 30 games are completed. It may be executed at the timing of In addition, when the AT continuation lottery is performed at the end of 30 games, after determining the background effect and the notification effect, it may be decided whether or not to continue to the AT based on the relationship between the background effect and the notification effect. .. For example, in the second mode, when it is decided to execute the background effect and the notification effect of the same pattern as in the first mode, it is decided to continue to the AT with a higher probability than in other cases. You may.

Further, regardless of the AT continuation lottery, the continuation rate determination lottery for determining the continuation rate is executed at the end of 30 games, and the background effect and the notification effect of the same pattern as in the first mode are executed in the second mode. If is determined, a continuation rate higher than the set continuation rate may be selected with a higher probability than at other times. Further, the AT continuation lottery may be performed according to the determined continuation rate.

(5) In the present embodiment, the AT continuous lottery process determines whether or not to continue the control to the AT after 30 games are completed, but the lottery is repeated until the AT continuous lottery is not won. , The number of games that the control to the AT continues may be determined by one process.

(6) In the present embodiment, the AT lottery process, the AT continuous lottery process, and the AT execution process are given as examples of the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform lighting control of 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.

(7) In the present embodiment, when the control to the AT is not continued in the second mode, the second notification effect is executed during the first background effect, and the first notification is executed during the execution of the second background effect. Although it was decided to execute the effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the AT is not continued, it may be set so that either the first notification effect or the second notification effect is executed. .. At this time, when the control to the AT is to be continued, the probability of executing the notification effect in the same pattern as the first mode is set high, so that when the notification effect is executed in the same pattern as the first mode, the game is played. It is possible to give a person a sense of expectation that control over AT will continue.

(8) In the present embodiment, the notification effect is determined according to the continuation rate, but it may be determined based on the set value. Specifically, it will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining a notification effect during the second mode in the modified example. If the execution of the first background effect is decided when the continuation to the AT is not performed, either the first notification effect or the second notification effect is performed depending on whether the set value is 3 or less or 4 or more. It may be set so that the selection ratio of selection is different. By doing so, the set value can be estimated from the relationship between the background effect and the notification effect, and the background effect and the notification effect can be focused on.

In the notification effect determination table in FIG. 23, when the execution of the first background effect is determined, the first notification effect is the same pattern as the first mode even if the AT is not continued. Is set to be executable, but if the AT is not continued, the first notification effect may not be executed.

(9) In the present embodiment, as a privilege, the privilege of being continuously controlled by the AT after the continuation to the AT is completed is illustrated, but a predetermined game (for example, 100 games) after the continuation to the AT is completed is illustrated. ) May be the privilege of being controlled by the AT without fail, and is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous to the player.

(10) In the present embodiment, as an advantageous state, the state is controlled by the AT, but the slot machine is in the state of winning the BB or AT with a higher probability than in the predetermined state. It is also good, and it is not limited to this as long as it is in a favorable condition for the player. The following is an example of an advantageous state in the slot machine.

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.

(11) In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the background effect, the notification effect, the predetermined effect, or the specific effect is performed by using the liquid crystal display 51, but for example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back side (inside) of the reel. ) (Reel LED55 of the above embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be visually recognized) arranged on the front side of the reel, a front door 1b, etc. The effect may be performed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as a lamp or LED, vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the surroundings of the stop switch, or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

(12) In the present embodiment, the notification effect is executed during the execution of the background effect, but it may be executed after the execution of the background effect, or it may be executed at the same time as the background effect. You may. For example, as a background effect, a part of the liquid crystal display 51 may be displayed as a background effect, and at the same time, a battle effect as a notification effect may be executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the specific effect and the predetermined effect may be different from the background effect and the notification effect, and the execution timing is not limited.

(13) In the present embodiment, the notification effect is determined based on the continuation rate and the degree of expectation of continuation, but may be based on the winning of the BB or the type of the winning BB.

(14) In the present embodiment, the background effect is determined based on the AT lottery and the AT continuation rate, but the effect may be selectable by the player.

(15) The background effect may be a mode such as a complete notification mode for notifying the confirmation of the BB winning and a chance notification mode for notifying the suggestion of the BB winning. In this case, examples of the notification effect include a confirmation notification of BB winning and a suggestion notification of BB winning. In the second mode, any notification effect can be executed, and any notification effect is executed. It may be decided based on the type of BB winning.

For example, a plurality of types of BB winning may be provided depending on the number of medals paid out and the number of bonus games, which are the end conditions of the bonus. For example, consider a case where a plurality of types of BB winning types are provided depending on the number of medals to be paid out, which is a bonus end condition, a chance notification mode is selected as a background effect, and a second mode is selected. In this case, the bonus end condition is that the BB winning suggestion notification that is executed in the chance notification mode is executed rather than the BB winning confirmation notification that is not originally executed in the chance notification mode. The execution of the notification effect may be decided so as to suggest that the number of medals to be paid out is large. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the notification method for notifying the granting of benefits such as winning to BB.

(16) In the present 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 to the player when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called 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.

(17) In the present 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 used, for example, a so-called pachinko gaming machine. It can also be applied. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine provided with the liquid crystal display, the background effect, the notification effect, and the effect corresponding to the specific effect or the predetermined effect in the above-described embodiment may be executed on the liquid crystal display.

Further, the first mode and the second mode may be selected by, for example, operating a ball striking operation handle, a stick controller, a trigger button or the like as an operation means provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It may also be selected by an internal lottery.

The selection of the notification effect in the second mode may be determined based on the background display during the variation display and the privilege that the display result of the variation gives to the player. As a privilege, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a big hit, a big hit can be mentioned. In addition, there are multiple types of jackpots, including probabilistic jackpots that accompany a transition to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of occurrence of jackpots increases, non-probability jackpots that do not involve a transition to a probability fluctuation state, and time-saving jackpots that accompany a transition to a so-called time-saving state. In the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the above, there are probabilistic jackpots and time-saving jackpots.

Further, the selection of the notification effect in the second mode may be determined based on whether or not the state shifts to an advantageous state for the player after the change and the background display during the change. In this case, the notification effect may be executed at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation, and the notification effect may be performed when the fluctuation of the fluctuation is stopped. As an advantageous state, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a plurality of types of jackpots, including a probabilistic jackpot that accompanies a transition to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot increases, and a time-saving jackpot that accompanies a transition to a so-called time-saving state. Probability fluctuation state and time saving state can be mentioned.

In pachinko gaming machines equipped with jackpots that have different periods (number of fluctuations) controlled in the probability fluctuation state and time reduction state, they are controlled in the probability fluctuation state and time reduction state, and in the probability fluctuation state and time reduction state. The notification effect may be executed based on the addition of the period, the addition period, and the background display.

In pachinko machines equipped with jackpots that differ in the number of rounds during the jackpot (the number of times the jackpot is opened), the number of rounds is the maximum jackpot, the number of rounds is added, or the number of rounds to be added. The notification effect may be executed based on the information related to the information and the background display.

In a pachinko gaming machine that has a hold function for holding a winning ball and can determine the winning result of the held winning ball in advance, the notification effect is not determined based on the fluctuation result of the fluctuation, but is so-called. A notification effect may be executed as a look-ahead effect. Specifically, in a pachinko machine that can hold up to four balls, whether or not the fourth winning ball after digesting three is a big hit is determined while the three winning balls are being digested. Some suggestions are given by performing background effect and notification effect.

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, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

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It is a game machine that can play games
Benefit granting means to grant benefits and
A background effect execution means for executing one of a plurality of types of background effects including the first background effect and the second background effect, and
A mode control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of modes including a first mode and a second mode,
Depending on the mode and the background effect, and a notification effect execution means for executing any of a plurality of types of notification effect including a first notification effect and the second notification effect,
The notification effect executing means is
In the first mode, the first notification effect can be executed during the execution of the first background effect, the second notification effect is not executed during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect is not executed. The second notification effect can be executed during execution, and the first notification effect is not executed during execution of the second background effect .
In the second mode, not only the first notification effect but also the second notification effect can be executed even during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect can be executed even during the execution of the second background effect. It is possible to execute not only the second notification effect but also the first notification effect.
Regarding the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege, in the second mode, when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect, the first is said during the execution of the second background effect. 1 A gaming machine characterized in that it is higher than when the notification effect is executed. It is a game machine that can play games
Benefit granting means to grant benefits and
A background effect execution means for executing one of a plurality of types of background effects including the first background effect and the second background effect, and
A mode control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of modes including a first mode and a second mode,
Depending on the mode and the background effect, and a notification effect execution means for executing any of a plurality of types of notification effect including a first notification effect and the second notification effect,
The notification effect executing means is
In the first mode, the first notification effect can be executed during the execution of the first background effect, the second notification effect is not executed during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect is not executed. The second notification effect can be executed during execution, and the first notification effect is not executed during execution of the second background effect .
In the second mode, not only the first notification effect but also the second notification effect can be executed even during the execution of the first background effect, and the second background effect can be executed even during the execution of the second background effect. It is possible to execute not only the second notification effect but also the first notification effect.
The degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege is such that when the first notification effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect in the second mode, the first background effect is executed during the execution of the first background effect. 2 A game machine characterized in that it is higher than when the notification effect is executed.

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