JP6810523B2 - 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.

Such a game machine has the right to control to an advantageous state such as AT that notifies the operation procedure, and the right is guaranteed for a specific period in which the control to the advantageous state is guaranteed. In addition to conducting an additional lottery to add the number of items, there was one that determined the content of the production (for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 562508

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to whether or not it is in a specific period and the relationship with the production related to the addition or the like. For this reason, for example, even if the production is performed while the player feels a sense of security during a specific period, there is a risk that the interest of the game cannot be effectively improved.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively improving the interest of a game by producing a game during a specific period.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A specific state control means (for example, S9 in FIG. 15) that controls a specific state (for example, an additional special zone) until at least a specific period (for example, a warranty period) elapses.
A privilege giving means (for example, S24 in FIG. 17) for giving a privilege (for example, the number of AT games) in the specific state, and
Wherein when the privilege is granted in a particular state, a particular display result (e.g., descriptors 7, bar three matching) executable deriving control means controls to derive (e.g., S23 of FIG. 17, FIG. 14) When,
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means (for example, S25 in FIG. 17) that executes a suggestion effect (for example, a BAR-matched suggestion effect) that suggests the degree of expectation from which the specific display result is derived.
The suggestion effect includes a definite suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 18B) that can be performed only when the specific display result can be derived.
Advantageously the degree of the benefits to be granted when the determined suggested presentation is performed in the specific period in the specific state, the determined suggested effect before Symbol the period other than the specified period in a particular state is performed not high than the advantageous degree of the benefits that are granted when.
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine).
A specific state control means (for example, S9 in FIG. 15) that controls a specific state (for example, an additional special zone) until at least a specific period (for example, a warranty period) elapses.
A privilege giving means (for example, S24 in FIG. 17) for giving a privilege (for example, the number of AT games) in the specific state, and
Derivation control means (for example, S23 and FIG. 14 of FIG. 17) that can execute control to derive a specific display result (for example, a set of three rips 7 and bars) when the privilege is given in the specific state. When,
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means (for example, S25 in FIG. 17) that executes a suggestion effect (for example, a BAR-matched suggestion effect) that suggests the degree of expectation from which the specific display result is derived.
The suggestion effect includes a definite suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 18B) that can be performed only when the specific display result can be derived.
When the definite suggestion effect is executed during the specific period in the specific state, the privilege granting means grants the privilege at least once in the specific state thereafter (for example, S28 in FIG. 17).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation that the definite suggestion effect is executed during a specific period in the specific state, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
In the specific period in the specific state, a specific period suggestion effect execution means (for example, FIG. 18C) for executing a specific period suggestion effect suggesting that the specific period is provided is provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player that it is a specific period in an easy-to-understand manner.
(3) In the game machine of (2) above
A specific period determining means (for example, S10 in FIG. 15) for determining the specific period from a plurality of types of periods (for example, 3 to 10 games) is provided.
The specific period suggestion effect executing means ends when the shortest period (for example, 3 games) of the plurality of types of periods elapses from the specific period suggestion effect that is controlled and started in the specific state.

According to such a configuration, even when the suggestion effect for a specific period is not executed, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that it is during the specific period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The derivation control means has the number of times the definite suggestion effect is executed in the specific period in the specific state (for example, the value of the additional addition counter) or more, and the specific display in a period other than the specific period in the specific state. A control for deriving the result is executed (for example, S23 after the determination of YES in S22 of FIG. 17).

According to such a configuration, even after a specific period has elapsed in the specific state, the specific display result is derived more than the number of times the definite suggestion effect is executed in the specific period. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation that the definite suggestion effect is executed in the specific period, and to improve the interest of the game after the specific period has elapsed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
A mode control means that can be controlled to a specific mode (user mode) based on the player's intention (for example, a process for controlling the user mode by the sub control unit 91), and
Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery processing) to decide whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, BAR matching lip winning) and is operated by a specific operation procedure (for example, an operation procedure for winning the lip 7), the specific operation procedure With a derivation control means (for example, FIG. 14) that derives a specific display result (for example, a set of three bars) that is not derived when operated by an operation procedure different from that (for example, an operation procedure for winning the lip 1). ,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the specific information notification means (for example, S23 in FIG. 17) capable of transmitting specific information capable of specifying the specific operation procedure, and
When the specific display result is derived during the specific mode, when the specific information is notified, a specific effect (for example, mission achievement notification) is executed, while when the specific information is not notified, the specific effect is executed. No specific effect is executed (as shown in FIG. 19, when the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 is notified and the three bars are stopped, the mission achievement notification is executed while the Lip 7 winning is announced. The mission achievement notification is not executed even if the three bars are stopped when the operation procedure for the purpose is not notified.) The specific effect execution means is provided.

According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is not executed when the specific information is not notified, it is possible to prevent the unnatural effect from being executed and whether or not the specific information is notified in the specific mode. And the presence or absence of execution of a specific effect can be linked, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The "player's intention" includes, for example, an operation by the player to a predetermined operation means (screen operation switch 205), an operation by the player (for example, a vocalization by the player, an operation by the player), and the like.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow derivation for each of a plurality of display results according to numerical information (for example, random value) extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Processing) and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of states including a predetermined state (for example, RT1) and an advantageous state (for example, RT2) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined state, and is a means for controlling the predetermined state before the advantageous state. When the decision result of the pre-article decision means becomes a specific result (for example, 1 to 8 out of 9 bells left 1 to 8, 9 bells right 1 to 8 wins), a predetermined procedure (9 bells left) The derivation operation means is operated by the left first stop when 1 to 8 is won, the middle 1st stop when 1 to 8 out of 9 bells are won, and the right first stop when 9 bells are right 1 to 8 wins). As a result, the state control is not controlled to the predetermined state (bell spill does not stop), and can be controlled to the predetermined state (bell spill is stopped) by operating the derivation operation means in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure. Means (see FIG. 11) and
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result in the notification period (AT), the notification control means (main control for executing the navigation effect) that notifies the information (navigation effect) according to the specific result. Processing executed by unit 41 and sub-control unit 93),
It is provided with a privilege grant control execution means (for example, S9 in FIG. 15 and S24 in FIG. 17) for executing privilege grant control relating to granting a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, an additional special zone, the number of additional games).
Of the predetermined numerical range, the specific numerical information (for example, "s + 1 to v" that wins the BAR alignment lip in RT3) is derived from the specific display result (three alignment of bars) when extracted in the predetermined state. It is stipulated in the numerical information that determines that the specific display result is allowed to be derived (BAR matching lip winning) when it is extracted in the advantageous state, while determining that it is not allowed (missing) (see FIG. 16). ),
The privilege grant control execution means
When the specific numerical information is extracted during the notification period and in the advantageous state, the privilege grant control is executed (control to the additional special zone in S9 of FIG. 15).
The privilege granting control is executed when the specific numerical information is extracted during the notification period and in a predetermined state controlled from the advantageous state by the state control means during the notification period (FIG. 15). Control to the additional special zone in S9).

According to such a configuration, the privilege grant control is executed when the specific numerical information that allows the derivation of the specific display result is extracted in the notification period and in the advantageous state, so that the specific numerical information can be obtained. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that it will be extracted and that the specific display result will be derived. In addition, when the notification period is in the advantageous state and the operation procedure is mistaken and the control is performed to a predetermined state, and specific numerical information that does not allow the derivation of the specific display result is extracted in the predetermined state. Benefit grant control is executed. Therefore, even if the notification period is controlled to a predetermined state, the privilege giving control can be executed, so that it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player from becoming too large.

The notification control means is a means for executing only a process for notifying information according to a specific result (a process for transmitting an internal winning command / AT command to the sub control unit 91) (main control unit 41). The first means (main control unit 41) for executing the process for notifying the information according to the specific result, and the notifying means (liquid crystal display 51, etc.) based on the process. It may include a second means (sub-control unit 91) which controls the above and notifies the information according to the specific result. Further, the notification period may be a period controlled by the first means, or may be a period controlled by the second means.

The privilege is the right to be able to shift (or extend) to a state (notification period) that is advantageous to the player (winning a lottery to determine whether or not the state occurs, and shifting to the state). The right to be notified of the operation mode for deriving the display result advantageous to the player, the right to control the expected value to which the game value is given, the current state, etc. Direct advantage for the player, such as the right to be notified whether or not is in an advantageous state for the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.) It may be a special privilege, and it is not directly advantageous for the player, but for example, a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet and a condition for executing a premium production (freeze production, premium production, etc.). Such as, the privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, or the privilege (directing) that enhances the interest of the game may be used.

The specific numerical information in the predetermined numerical range may be different numerical information when the display result to be derived is extracted in the predetermined state and when it is extracted in the advantageous state, and the determination of the prior determination means is made. The numerical information may be different when the result is extracted in the predetermined state and when it is extracted in the advantageous state.

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 bonus, the symbol combination of a bonus, and the technical matter related to a bonus. 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 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 type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the roll, the pattern combination of the roll, and the technical matter related to the roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a BAR matching lip and a BAR listening lip. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the addition special zone control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the random number value assigned to each lottery target combination of RT1 to RT3. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the processing in the addition special zone. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display example in the liquid crystal display. It is a figure which shows the flow of a mission achievement notification.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine among game machines. 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 played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credit 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 weight LED19 for notifying 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 winning. 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 the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise diagonally upward from the lower left to the upper right. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the prize is aligned with the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a specific winning symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell-) is applied to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. By aligning the bells), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

When the start switch 7 is operated 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. The symbols (display results) that can be derived and displayed are the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and up to 4 frames ahead of them. It is a design for a total of 5 frames. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. 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.

Further, regarding the symbol arrangement of each reel in FIG. 2, the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. In addition, the watermelon symbol is always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In each reel, the range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time is within 5 frames, so it is possible to always derive the cherry symbol to the right reel 2R when the cherry lip is won, which will be described later, and when the watermelon is won, it is always possible to derive the cherry symbol. It is possible to derive a watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C.

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.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses, combinations of bonus symbols, and technical matters related to bonuses. The name column of the winning combination indicates the name of the bonus that is the winning combination that accompanies the transition to the advantageous state, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of the symbols for which the winning combination is the winning combination. It is shown that BB operates in the payout number operation column. In addition, the remarks column shows the end conditions of the bonus transferred by winning. 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 441 or more.

6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 6 and 7, the names of the re-gaming combination, Lip 1 to Lip 16, are shown as the names of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination (replaying combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a replay game in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using medals (the next game can be played without using medals) is given. ing. Further, in the remarks column, other names of each replay 1 to 16 are shown. For example, Lip 1 is called a middle-stage replay because the replays are aligned in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. Further, in the remarks column, the game states (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination are shown for the replay that triggers the transition of the game state. In the following, the replay may be simply referred to as a "rip". Of the rips 1 to 16, rips 7 to 9 have three bars ("bar-bar-bar") on any of the winning lines LN and the invalid lines LM1, LM2, and LM4 (lines other than LM3). ") Or, it is a winning combination that can stop the two sets of bars ("bar-rip-bar", "rip-bar-bar", etc., hereinafter also referred to as bar tenpai).

8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of small wins, the symbol combinations of small wins, and the technical matters related to the small wins. In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 8 and 9, the type of small combination is indicated as the name of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a prize. The number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown in the payout number operation column. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of rolls, the combination of roll symbols, and technical matters related to rolls. The result of FIG. 10 is when any of the 9 bells left 1 to 8, the 9 bells 1 to 8 and the 9 bells right 1 to 8 described later is won, and the winning 9 This is a specific result that is derived only when the winning winning combination is missed without operating according to the type of bell. No medals are paid out for such specific rolls. Further, in the remarks column of FIG. 8, index symbols and the like corresponding to other names of the winning combination are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that is aligned with or may be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the combination of symbols that causes a prize is stopped on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, AT1 to AT32 is "bell", and the index symbol of watermelon is "watermelon". In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding index symbol when the lottery target combination described later is won is executed.

In addition, among the winning prizes, watermelon has the same "bell" as the index symbol of the downward-sloping bell, middle bell, and upper bell, although it is not a symbol that aligns with or may align with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is defined as a specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a combination of winning symbols of the right-down watermelon, which corresponds to the right reel 2R, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when the right-down watermelon is won or won. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to perform an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, the character image of the index symbol and the symbol corresponding to the specific winning symbol is displayed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT5 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and a bonus in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is improved as compared with that in RT0 to RT5. Of these, it is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from the time when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 11). Specifically, usually (most of the games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when the preparatory lip (rip 4) is won in RT1, the game shifts to RT2, which has a higher probability of winning the replaying role than RT1. Further, when the rush lip (rip 5) is won in RT2, the game shifts to RT3, which has a higher probability of winning the replaying role than RT2. Further, when a prize is won in Lip 7 in RT3, the game shifts to RT4 in which the winning probability of Lips 7 to 9 is improved. Further, when a prize is won in Lip 8 or Lip 9 in RT4, the process shifts to RT3. In addition, in RT2 to RT4, when a fall lip (rip 2, lip 3) is won or a bell is spilled (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process shifts to RT1. RT2 to RT4 are in a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than that of RT1 and is advantageous for the player.

When any of BB1 to BB5 is won, it is controlled by RT5. The winning flag set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT5 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB prize occurs during RT5, 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 RT0. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (see FIG. 12). During the bonus, bell winning can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

12 and 13 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, the winning lottery target combination is also referred to as a winning combination) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, the combination of winning combination included in the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination combination column, and the lottery is circled for each RT type in the game status column. Indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach lip shown in FIG. 12 is subject to lottery in any of the states RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4 and RT5. Further, in RT5, it is set so that replays other than missed, through lip, middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are not won. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, and the weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT5 state than in the other RT states.

Further, to explain the replay more specifically with reference to FIG. 12, for example, in the game state of RT1, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 (hereinafter, also referred to as the correct answer procedure) is defined to be different for each lottery target combination. There is. For example, regarding the preparation lip 1, it is set so that the lip 4 is won when the left reel 2L is first stopped, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. Has been done. In the game state of RT1, if any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is answered correctly, the rip 4 wins and the game state shifts to RT2 which is more advantageous than RT1. Further, for the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, and the weak cherry lip, the type of winning combination (type of replay) derived by the operation timing and the operation procedure is determined.

In addition, during RT3, maintenance rips 1 to 3 may be read out as a lottery target combination and an internal lottery may be performed. As a result, for example, in the case where the RT3 is controlled even though the AT is non-AT, when the maintenance rips 1 to 3 are won, the fall rip can be won by the operation procedure to facilitate the fall to the RT1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in a gaming state other than RT5, the bonus may be won at the same time as another winning combination. For example, in BB1, when only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach eye lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and You may win with any combination of BB1 and watermelon. In addition, during the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability. The common bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the common bell winning 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.

In addition, the ratio of winning roles that are won at the same time as the bonus is reach> middle cherry lip> strong cherry lip> weak cherry lip> watermelon> chance 1> chance 2. The rate of winning the bonus alone is set lower than the rate of winning the bonus at the same time. Therefore, the player can expect a bonus winning when the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) described later, which is suggested to be won in some lottery target combination, is executed.

In addition, 1 to 8 out of 9 bells left 1 to 8 and 9 bells right 1 to 8 are operation procedures for winning a prize for bell 1 or bell 2 that is not missed for each winning combination (correct answer procedure). Is set to be different. For example, in 1 out of 9 bells, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, and when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, it can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that the winning push order bells (upper bells, AT1, AT12, AT23, AT30) are won only in the case, and when the pull-in is not possible, the result of the missing middle is derived.

Further, for the lottery target combinations shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, for example, "360" is set as the number of determination values in any of the states of RT0 to RT5, and the common bell is won at 360/65536. In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values is read out in order from the lottery target combination shown at the bottom of FIG. 13 among the lottery target combinations according to the game state (in the case of RT3, BB5 + strong cherry lip (a part of γ)). Number of judgment values → BB5 + number of judgment values of middle cherry lip →… → number of judgment values of common bell → number of judgment values of weak cherry lip →… → number of judgment values of BAR uniform lip 1), by comparison with extracted random number values It is determined whether or not the winning combination for the lottery corresponding to the number of the read determination values is correct. If you do not win any of the lottery target roles, you will be out of the game.

Among the lottery target combinations, the number of judgment values for each lottery target combination corresponding to a bonus or a small combination is set so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target combinations, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination corresponding to the re-game combination is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the number of judgment values of each of the BAR listening lip 1, 2 and the BAR matching lip 1 to 3 in RT3 and RT4 is set to "150" or "100" when it is RT3. On the other hand, when it is RT4, "10500" or "7000" is defined. Therefore, the winning probabilities of the BAR Tenpai Lips 1 and 2 and the BAR Matching Lips 1 to 3 are much higher at RT4 than at RT3. Specifically, the winning probability of BAR listening rips 1 and 2 in RT4 is (10500 × 2) / 65536 ≒ 32%, and the winning probability of BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is (7000 × 3) / 65536 ≒ 32. It becomes%.

In addition, when one of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 including the rips 7 to 9 and the BAR listening rip 1 or 2 is won, the type and operation procedure of the winning BAR matching rip or BAR listening rip are selected. Reel control is performed. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when either the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 or the BAR listening rips 1 or 2 is won.

For example, when the BAR Tenpai Lip 1 is won and the operation procedure is to stop the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C first, the combination of Lip 8 or Lip 9 among the winning replays is won. The control is performed to align and stop the right reel 2R, and when the right reel 2R is operated by the operation procedure of first stopping, the combination of the rip 1s among the winning replays is controlled to be aligned with the winning line and stopped.

Further, when the BAR matching lip 1 is won and the left reel 2L is operated by the operation procedure of first stopping, the control of aligning the combination of the rip 7 among the winning replays with the winning line and stopping the winning replay. When the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated by the operation procedure of first stopping, the combination of the rip 1 among the winning replays is aligned with the winning line and stopped. Even when other BAR-matched rips are won, as shown in FIG. 14, control is performed so that the combination of rip 7 or the combination of rip 1 is aligned with the winning line and stopped according to the operation procedure.

In addition, when the BAR matching lip is won, the operation procedure for winning the lip 7 is to aim at the bar and stop the operation (stop operation at the timing when the bar symbol can be pulled into the winning line or the invalid line). , The winning line LN or the invalid line (a line other than LM3) is subjected to reel control capable of stopping the three bars or the bar listening. On the other hand, when the BAR Tenpai Lip is won, even when the bar is stopped by aiming at the bar, the bar is operated by the operation procedure of winning the Lip 8 or Lip 9 without stopping all three bars. Reel control that can stop the bar tenpai is performed when the target stop operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to stop the three bars on either the winning line or the invalid line only when the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 are won.

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

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

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. Internal lottery process (see FIGS. 12, 13, etc.) 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 watermelon is won, the watermelon winning flag is set. The winning flags of BB1 to BB5 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 to BB5 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. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation. 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 for the operation, the stop switches 8L to 8R may be 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. 6 to 10 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. 11 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 any of BB1 to BB5 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 FIG. 11 and the like) 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 control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2 to RT4. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 has a specific lottery target combination (in this embodiment, middle-stage cherry lip, strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, watermelon, BB1 to BB5, which are common to those shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. When the bell) is won, the AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. In addition, the main control unit 41 draws a lottery for the timing to start the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, to start AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game by drawing a random number.

The reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which are advantages for the player, are specific lottery targets. It is determined to be different depending on the type of role. For example, the order is middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, watermelon, and common bell, and the AT lottery is performed so that the common bell is the lowest. Further, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when the strong cherry lip is won), but when it is simultaneously won with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry lip is won). The AT lottery is held so that the price is higher.

When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effect of displaying a predetermined image includes, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. In addition, either control may be performed independently, or may be executed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are executed, and LED lighting is not executed, etc.). ..

The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect of displaying the character B. The button effect is to display a button image to encourage the operation of the effect switch 56, and display a predetermined image suggesting BB winning, AT winning, entry into the additional special zone, etc. according to the operation of the effect switch 56. It is a production to make. The continuous striking effect is to promote the continuous striking operation to the staging switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image according to the continuous striking operation to the staging switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach MAX to win the BB. Alternatively, it is a production that suggests that the AT has been won.

The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on whether the BB winning and the AT winning, only one of the BB winning or the AT winning, or the BB winning and the AT winning are not won. Is executed, and the winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining which type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

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

Further, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is decided to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the winning suggestion effect is at least BB winning or AT winning or not. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and the reliability of winning the BB or AT when executed is in the order of the continuous hitting effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Therefore, the ratio is set so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. It should be noted that the effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the strong cherry lip has been internally won, the winning or non-winning of the AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by the internal winning command and the AT lottery command described later. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by the lottery for the timing to start the AT (the lottery for starting the AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 games, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (the AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that incites AT winning) is executed during 31 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game, and the AT winning is notified.

Here, the sub-control unit 91 also executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect of notifying that the AT is not elected) as an effect of Gase even when it is specified by the AT lottery command that the AT has not been elected. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the cherry lip is won by the internal winning command and the AT is not won by the AT lottery command, but the timing to start the AT is determined by the main control unit 41. Not decided. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 draws a lottery for the number of games that execute the winning suggestion effect of Gase from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games of the winning suggestion effect of Gase.

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

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT3 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from, for example, the next game in which the rush lip is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) in RT2. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT + RT3 over the determined number of AT games.

The main control unit 41 adds the number of AT games when a special condition is satisfied by winning a special lottery target combination (BAR matching rips 1 to 3 during RT3) during AT. Control to the conversion zone. When any of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is won during ART, a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure for winning the winning BAR matching rip is executed. As a result, as long as the operation procedure is not mistaken, the Lip 7 can be won and the RT4 can control it.

The additional special zone has a warranty period in which control to the additional special zone is guaranteed to continue by stopping the operation according to the notified operation procedure, and a player's operation procedure after the warranty period has elapsed. It consists of a self-help duration that determines whether or not to continue control to the additional special zone depending on the situation. The main control unit 41 determines which of the predetermined number of games (3 to 10 games) the guarantee period is set when starting the control to the additional special zone.

The main control unit 41 can execute an additional lottery according to winning a BAR-matched lip in the additional special zone. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a BAR-matched suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the BAR-matched lip prize can be won according to the internal winning situation in the additional special zone. As for the BAR matching suggestion effect, a plurality of types of BAR matching suggestion effects are provided so that the degree of expectation to suggest is different. For multiple types of BAR matching suggestion effects, there are normal suggestion effects that suggest that when executed, there is a higher possibility of winning a BAR matching lip prize than when it is not executed, and BAR matching when executed. It includes a definite suggestion effect that confirms that the rip is always won and that the BAR-matched rip can be won.

The number of additional games determined in the additional lottery is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

The sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing the control to the additional special zone, the effect according to the number of additional games (hereinafter, also referred to as the effect related to the addition) by using the effect means such as the liquid crystal display 51. Do.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding index symbol when any of the lottery target combinations is won and when any of the winning combinations is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the index symbols of the lower right bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell are bells. As for watermelon, although it is not a symbol that is aligned with the invalid line LM4 or a symbol that may be aligned, the same "bell" as the index symbol of the bell is defined as a specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a combination of winning symbols of the lower right watermelon included in the watermelon, which corresponds to the right reel 2R, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning the lower right watermelon. .. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to perform an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, the character image of the index symbol and the symbol corresponding to the specific winning symbol is displayed. In addition, when the cherry lip is won, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) indicating that the cherry has been won is executed. For example, when the cherry lip is won (when any of the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, and the middle cherry lip is won), the character image corresponding to the cherry pattern is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIG. 11 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT4 other than RT5 and bonus will be described. In RT0 to RT4, 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 to RT0 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 at RT0, and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, a bell spill, which is a result of shifting to RT1, is derived depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0. (See FIG. 10). 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 RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In order to win the preparatory lip, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is necessary to win the preparatory lip 1 to 6 and stop the operation in the operation procedure for winning the preparatory lip.

Further, even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it becomes difficult to maintain control over the RT2. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the maintenance rips 1 to 3, and when any of the maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, the winning maintenance rip is won. Predetermined push order determined according to the type of (predetermined operation procedure. For example, left first stop when maintenance lip 1 is won, middle first stop when maintenance lip 2 is won, right first when maintenance lip 3 is won. When the stop operation is performed with (1 stop), Lip 1 wins and RT2 can be maintained, while when the stop operation is performed in a push order other than the predetermined push order, the fall replay (Rip 2, Lip 3) wins and falls to RT1. Resulting in.

Furthermore, when any of 9 bells left 1-8, 9 bells 1-8, and 9 bells right 1-8 is won in RT2, the bell is a result of shifting to RT1 depending on the operation procedure. The spill is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the rush rip, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order, the rush rip (rip 5) wins and becomes RT3. May be controlled. However, even if it is controlled by RT3, depending on the pushing order and the operation timing at the time of winning the bell, the bell spill, which is the result of shifting to RT1, is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the preparation rip can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In RT2, when any of maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay (communication rip) can be executed. Therefore, RT2 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT2, when the bell (9 bells) is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) 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. Further, in RT2, when any of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the rush rip (rip 5) can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by winning the rush lip (rip 5).

In RT3, when the bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) 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 the RT3. When the bell of RT3 is won, if the bell is stopped due to an error in the operation procedure, the bell falls to RT1.

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 RT3 and the RT3 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games can be controlled by RT3 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT3, 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 rush rips 1 to 6 is won at RT3 and the rush rip (rip 5) 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 the RT3 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT3 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, a transition result is derived depending on the timing when the bell is won, and the player falls to RT1. As a result, during RT3 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.

In addition, if any of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is won during ART, the operation procedure for winning the BAR matching rip 7 is navigating. By stopping the operation according to the operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, Lip 7 wins a prize and shifts to RT4, and the additional special zone is started. In the addition special zone, the navigation effect is executed according to the winning situation, and the number of AT games can be added according to the winning of the BAR matching lip. The extra special zone is controlled until the BAR Tenpai Lip 8 or Lip 9 is won. After the addition special zone is completed, it is controlled by ART in RT3 again. Therefore, it can be said that the additional special zone is in the state of ART.

In addition, in RT4, which is in the additional special zone, as mentioned above, there is a high probability that you will win the BAR Tenpai Lip or the BAR Matching Lip, and you will be able to perform a navigation effect to specify the operation procedure according to whether it is the warranty period or not. Execute. In the additional special zone, the navigation effect can be executed without consuming the number of AT games. When Lip 8 or Lip 9 wins in RT4, which is in the additional special zone, the additional special zone ends under the control of RT4 to RT3.

If the bell spill stops due to an error in the operation procedure during ART, the vehicle falls to RT1. However, even after falling to RT1, the number of AT games is consumed and the control to AT is continued. As a result, as long as the number of AT games does not become 0, the preparation lip and the rush lip can be won, and the RT3 can be controlled again to restart the ART. In RT1 and RT2 between the fall to RT1 and the control by ART again, none of the BAR-matched rips 1 to 3 is defined as the lottery target combination (FIG. 12). However, as will be described later, even if RT1 and RT2 have fallen from ART, if RT3 is used, it corresponds to an additional special zone when a random value that has been won in any of BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is extracted. An additional lottery is executed.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 to BB5 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 to BB5 are won, it is controlled to RT5 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 to the BB5 have 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 shifted to RT0.

[About the additional special zone]
As described above, the main control unit 41 executes the additional special zone control process for controlling the additional special zone when the special condition is satisfied during AT. The special condition is established by winning the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 during RT3, and in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 are won during RT3. It is established by extracting the numerical value. Further, in the additional special zone control process, a predetermined notification effect is executed when a special condition is satisfied and the additional special zone is controlled. Further, in the additional special zone control process, even when the special condition is not satisfied, when the specific condition is satisfied, the same effect as the predetermined notification effect is executed as a false effect. The specific condition is established by winning BAR Tenpai Lips 1 and 2 during RT3, and in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, the random value that has won BAR Tenpai Lips 1 and 2 during RT3. It is established by extracting. Hereinafter, the additional specialized zone control process will be described in detail.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the additional special zone control process. The additional special zone control process shown in FIG. 15 is executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. In S1, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set. Even if it is in AT, when it is already in the additional special zone, it is determined in S1 that it is not in AT. When it is determined that the AT is in progress, the process proceeds to S2. In S2, it is determined whether it is RT1 or RT2 that has fallen due to a bell spill stop or the like in the ART of AT + RT3. As a result, NO is determined in the state of RT1 or RT2 from the start of the navigation effect controlled by the AT to the control by the RT3, or in the state of RT3.

When it is determined as NO in S2, in S4, it is possible to identify that the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 have been won, or the judgment flag at the time of BAR matching rips 1 and 2, or the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 have been won. It is determined whether or not the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR Tenpai is set.

The determination flag is a flag capable of determining the result of the internal lottery, and when the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, the RAM of the main control unit 41 is determined separately from the winning flag indicating the winning combination of the lottery. A flag set in the area. The determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment is a flag that can determine that one of the BAR alignment rips 1 to 3 has been won in the internal lottery in the internal lottery process, and is one of the BAR alignment rips 1 to 3. This is a flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 separately from the winning flag indicating that the winning is performed. Similarly, the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR listening flag is a flag capable of determining that one of the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 has been won in the internal lottery, in addition to the winning flag. The judgment flag is cleared when the winning game ends. When it is determined in S4 that the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR match or the time of winning the BAR tenpai is set, the process proceeds to S5. In S4, which is determined to be NO in S2 and transferred, it may be determined whether or not one of the winning flags of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 and the winning flags of the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 is set. ..

As described above, during ART, which is AT + RT3, as long as the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation effect, the fall lip winning or the bell spill is not stopped, so that the RT3 is not controlled to the RT1. Therefore, it is determined as NO in S2. However, even if the navigation effect is executed, there may be a case where the player cannot perform the stop operation according to the operation procedure due to a mistake in the operation procedure. In this case, depending on the winning situation, there is a possibility that the RT3 will be controlled to the RT1 by stopping the bell spill.

In RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from RT3, as shown in FIG. 12, the internal lottery is not performed for the BAR matching lip that is the control trigger to the additional special zone in RT3. For this reason, even if the random number value extracted in the internal lottery is a random number value that can be won in the BAR matching lip if it is RT3, it will not be won in the BAR matching lip in RT1 and RT2 after falling from RT3. The control of the zone is not started, which causes a disadvantage to the player.

However, in the additional special zone control process shown in FIG. 15, when it is during AT (YES in S1) and RT1 or RT2 after falling from RT3 (YES in S2), it is shifted to S3. The determination flag set in the internal lottery based on the random number value extracted in the internal lottery is converted into the determination flag in RT3. That is, it is determined whether the random number value extracted by the internal lottery belongs to the lottery target combination in RT3, and is converted into the lottery target combination to which it belongs or the flag for determining the loss.

Here, with reference to FIG. 16, the relationship between the random number value used for the internal lottery and the lottery target combination will be described. In FIG. 16, from the top, the random number values assigned to the lottery target combinations of RT1 to RT3 are shown. For example, in the internal lottery during RT3, when the extracted random number value is 0 to a, the BB5 + strong cherry lip (a part of γ) is won, and when a + 1 to b, the BB5 + middle cherry lip is won, and r + 1 to r When s, the BAR Tenpai Lip 1 is won, when s + 1 to t, the BAR matching Lip 3 is won, when u + 1 to v, the BAR matching Lip 1 is won, and when v + 1 to 65535, the deviation is achieved. , The number of judgment values of each lottery target combination in RT3 is determined.

On the other hand, the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination in RT1 and RT2 is the same as that of RT3 for the lottery target combination corresponding to the bonus or the small combination, but RT3 for the lottery target combination corresponding to the lip. It is stipulated that the winning probability is lower than when. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16, the range of random numbers that are out of the internal lottery is widened. Further, in the case of RT3, the random number values corresponding to the random number values that can be won in the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 and the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 are defined to be out of order in RT1 and RT2.

However, in S3, the determination flag set in the internal lottery is converted into the determination flag in RT3 based on the random number value extracted in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the internal lottery in RT1 and RT2, a random number value of any one of "s + 1 to t" (100 values are defined as the number of determination values as shown in RT3 in FIG. 12) is extracted. Even when the judgment flag for judging the loss is set, since it is a random value that wins the BAR matching lip 3 during RT3, it is converted to the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR matching in S3. .. As a result, even after the fall from RT3 to RT1, the judgment flag is converted to the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment when the random value that is originally the BAR matching lip winning is extracted in the case of RT3. To. Further, in the case of RT3, when the random value that originally wins the BAR listening lip is extracted, the determination flag is converted into the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR listening. Similarly, when the other random value is extracted, it is converted into a determination flag at the time of winning the lottery target combination that is won when the random value is extracted in RT3. In S4, it is determined whether or not the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment or the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR listening is set as the converted determination flag, and if it is set, the process proceeds to S5.

In S5, it is determined whether or not the ART is AT + RT3. When it is determined that AT + RT3 is in progress, either the BAR matching lip or the BAR tenpai lip has been won. Therefore, in S6, the operation procedure for winning any of the rips 7 to 9 shown in FIG. At the same time, the BAR promotion navigation execution process for causing the player to execute the BAR promotion navigation aiming at the bar pattern is performed. The BAR promotion navigation execution process means, for example, a process of setting a BAR promotion navigation command for executing the BAR promotion navigation to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

When it is determined in S5 that it is not in AT + RT3, that is, when it is determined that RT1 and RT2 have fallen from ART, neither the BAR matching lip nor the BAR tenpai lip is actually won, so the bar 3 It is not possible to stop the alignment and listening. Therefore, in S7, a button effect execution process for executing a button effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed. The button effect execution process is, for example, a process of setting a button effect command for executing a button effect to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The button effect command is a command that includes information that can identify whether or not the determination flag is the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment.

In S8, it is determined whether or not the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment that satisfies the special condition is set. When it is determined in S8 that it is a determination flag at the time of winning the BAR match, a privilege is given in S9. As the granting of the privilege, for example, a process for setting the additional special zone flag for controlling the additional special zone is performed. As a result, the main control unit 41 controls the above-mentioned additional special zone from the next game.

Further, in S10, a guarantee period lottery for drawing the guarantee period of the additional special zone to be started is performed, and the additional special zone control process is completed. The warranty period is determined to be one of 3 to 10 games by, for example, a random number lottery. The guarantee period may be determined according to the random value for the internal lottery that triggered the setting of the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR uniform lip. The warranty period is deducted by 1 each time the number of AT games is added by winning the BAR matching lip. The warranty period may be, for example, deducted by 1 each time one game is consumed in the additional special zone.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S8 that it is not the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment, that is, when it is the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR listening, the special condition is not satisfied, so the additional special zone flag is not set. , End the additional special zone control process. As a result, when the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR listening is set, the BAR promotion navigation and the button effect are executed in S6 or S7 as in the case of winning the BAR alignment, but there is a case where it is not controlled by the additional special zone. Can be made to. As a result, when the BAR promotion navigation or the button effect is executed, it is possible to provide an interesting thing such as whether or not it is controlled by the additional special zone.

When the sub-control unit 91 receives the BAR promotion navigation command, it receives a message such as "Aim for BAR!" And information that can specify the operation procedure for winning any of Lip 7 to Lip 9 (for example, left reel). When the 2L is first stopped, an image such as "1 ...") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the fun of aiming at the bar and stopping the operation according to a predetermined operation procedure, and it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the BAR-matched lip prize will be won. In addition, it can be suggested that when the BAR-matched lip prize is won, it will be controlled by the additional special zone. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the success of rushing into the additional special zone when a rip 7 prize is generated in the game in which the BAR promotion navigation is executed, regardless of whether or not the BAR-matched rip prize is won. On the other hand, when the Lip 7 prize does not occur, a rush failure notification is given to the effect that the rush special zone is not entered. The rush success notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message such as "Entering the additional special zone!" On the liquid crystal display 51. The rush failure notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message such as "Sorry!" On the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives the button effect command, the sub control unit 91 displays the image of the effect switch 56 on the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it possible to provide the player with the fun of operating the effect switch 56. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub control unit 91 enters the additional special zone when it is specified from the button effect command that the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment is set. On the other hand, when it is specified that the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR match is not set, the rush failure notification is performed to the effect that the rush failure zone will not be entered. When the effect switch 56 is not operated during the button effect, when the display result of the game is derived, the rush success notification or the rush failure notification is performed based on the determination flag. The rush success notification and the rush failure notification after the button effect are performed in the same manner as the rush success notification and the rush failure notification after the BAR promotion navigation.

The main control unit 41 executes the processing in the additional special zone for adding the number of AT games in the additional special zone. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the processing in the additional special zone. FIG. 17 shows the control content in the additional special zone that is started by being controlled by RT4 when the Lip 7 prize is generated in RT3. The process in the additional special zone is executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. In the additional special zone that is controlled and started by RT4, as shown in FIG. 12, the BAR matching lip and the BAR tenpai lip are won with high probability. In the additional special zone, the number of AT games will be added by winning the BAR matching lip.

In S20, it is determined whether or not the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 have been won in RT4, which is an additional special zone. When it is determined that any of the BAR matching rips has been won, it is determined in S21 whether or not the warranty period is in effect. When it is determined that the warranty period is in progress, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 in S23 and the BAR promotion navigation execution process for causing the player to execute the BAR promotion navigation aiming at the bar symbol are performed. As a result, it is possible to stop the three bars by aiming at the bar and performing a stop operation according to the notified operation procedure.

Further, in S24, an additional lottery is performed to draw the number of additional AT games to be added. In the additional lottery, the number of AT games to be added is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). The determined number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The sub-control unit 91 executes an additional suggestion effect that notifies the number of additional games each time the number of AT games is added in the additional special zone.

In S25, it is determined whether or not to execute the BAR matching suggestion effect, and when it is decided to execute, the BAR matching suggestion effect for determining the type of the BAR matching suggestion effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of BAR matching suggestion effect. Make a lottery. In S26, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the definite suggestion effect in the BAR matching suggestion effect lottery. When it is determined in S26 that the confirmation suggestion effect is to be executed, it is determined in S27 whether or not the warranty period is in effect.

When it is determined in S27 that the warranty period is in progress, the additional addition counter is added by 1, and the processing during the addition special zone is terminated. The additional addition counter is a value for specifying the number of additional additions after the end of the warranty period in the additional special zone. The additional addition counter is stored and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The value of the additional addition counter is deducted by 1 each time the number of AT games is added by winning the BAR matching lip after the end of the warranty period.

On the other hand, when it is not determined in S26 that it is determined to execute the definite suggestion effect, or when it is determined in S27 that the warranty period is not in effect, the addition special zone is entered without performing the processing of S28. End the process.

When returning to S21 and determining that the warranty period is not in effect, it is determined in S22 whether or not the value of the additional addition counter is "1" or more. As described above, the additional addition counter is incremented by 1 when the definite suggestion effect is executed during the warranty period. When it is determined that the value of the additional addition counter is "1" or more, the process proceeds to S23. As a result, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 and the BAR promotion navigation for the player to aim at the bar symbol are executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the additional addition counter is not "1" or more, in S29, the operation procedure for winning the lip 1 instead of the lip 7 and the BAR promotion navigation for the player to aim at the bar symbol are provided. BAR promotion navigation execution processing for execution is performed, and the process proceeds to S25. As a result, it is possible to prevent the three bars from being stopped by aiming at the bar and stopping the operation according to the notified operation procedure. Even when the BAR promotion navigation is executed by S29, the lip 7 can be won and the three bars can be aligned by operating the operation procedure for winning the lip 7 shown in FIG. There is sex. In this way, even if the Lip 7 prize or three bars are aligned, the additional lottery in S24 will not be performed and will not be added.

Returning to S20, when it is not determined that the BAR matching lip has been won, it is determined in S30 whether or not the BAR listening lip has been won. When it is not determined that the BAR Tenpai Lip has been won in S30, the process proceeds to S25. In this case, the same navigation effect as during ART is executed according to the winning status of the internal lottery.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S30 that the BAR tenpai lip has been won, it is determined in S31 whether or not the warranty period is in effect. When it is determined that the warranty period is in progress, the operation procedure for winning the lip 1 that maintains RT4 in S33 and the BAR promotion navigation execution process for causing the player to execute the BAR promotion navigation that aims at the bar symbol are performed. Then, the process proceeds to S25. As a result, during the warranty period, it is possible to avoid winning the rip 8 and the rip 9 that are transferred to the RT3 by stopping the operation by aiming at the bar and performing the notified operation procedure.

When it is determined in S31 that the warranty period is not in effect, it is determined in S32 whether or not the value of the additional addition counter is "1" or more. When it is determined that the value of the additional addition counter is "1" or more, the process proceeds to S33. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the additional addition counter is not "1" or more, in S34, the operation procedure for winning the lip 8 or the lip 9 and the BAR promotion navigation for the player to aim at the bar symbol are executed. The BAR promotion navigation execution process for making the BAR is performed, and the process proceeds to S25. As a result, when the warranty period is not in effect and the value of the additional counter is not "1" or more, the lip 8 or lip 9 that shifts to RT3 is won by stopping the operation according to the notified operation procedure. You can end the extra special zone.

The BAR alignment suggestion effect lottery of S25 is executed not only when the BAR alignment can be achieved via S23, but also when the BAR alignment is made via S29, S33, and S34. In the BAR matching suggestion effect lottery, it is possible to determine the definite suggestion effect as the suggestion effect to be executed only when the BAR alignment can be achieved via S23. Therefore, when the definite suggestion effect is executed, as long as the operation procedure is not mistaken, the rip 7 will always be won, and the three bars may be aligned. In addition, when the final suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period, not only the additional lottery but also the additional lottery is added by 1 to secure the additional lottery after the warranty period has elapsed. You can give it a premier feel.

Further, in the BAR matching suggestion effect lottery, the normal suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the BAR alignment can be achieved via S23 than when the BAR alignment is achieved via the other S29, S33, S34, etc. Decide to do so. Therefore, when the normal suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that the BAR will be aligned as compared with the case where the normal suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of effect display on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 18A shows an example of a BAR promotion navigation system and a normal suggestion effect among the BAR matching suggestion effects. In FIG. 18A, as the BAR promotion navigation, an image such as “Aim for BAR!” Is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 with a predetermined size, and is a notification target of the BAR promotion navigation execution process. An image that can identify the operating procedure is displayed. Further, in FIG. 18A, a message such as "maybe a chance !!" is displayed above the BAR promotion navigation as a normal suggestion effect. As a result, the player can have a feeling of expectation that the three bars can be aligned. When the suggestion effect is not normally executed, only the BAR promotion navigation shown in FIG. 18A is executed according to the winning situation.

FIG. 18B shows an example of the BAR promotion navigation and the definite suggestion effect among the BAR alignment suggestion effects. In the confirmation suggestion effect, a message such as "I did it !!" is displayed above the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to definitively notify that the three bars can be aligned. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the BAR promotion navigation when the definite suggestion effect is executed displays an image such as "BAR" larger than that in the normal state (FIG. 18A). As a result, the definite suggestion effect can be made more prominent.

FIG. 18 (c) shows an example of the background during the warranty period in the additional special zone. During the warranty period, a background for scrolling a message such as "warranty" is displayed at the upper part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The background during the warranty period is limited to the minimum number of games (3 games) that can be the warranty period. That is, the background display during the warranty period ends when the minimum number of games, 3 games, is exhausted after the additional special zone is started. As a result, regardless of the number of games, the guarantee period determined by the guarantee period lottery is limited to the minimum number of games, and it is notified that the guarantee period is in the mode shown in FIG. 18C. After the minimum number of games has been exhausted, the background in the additional special zone such as "In addition special zone !!" is displayed instead of the message "Guaranteed". As a result, the player can easily recognize that the player is in the additional special zone.

In the above, with reference to FIG. 17 and the like, the control contents in the additional special zone started by being controlled by RT4 have been described. However, as described with reference to FIG. 15, the additional special zone may be started at RT1 or RT2 which has fallen due to an erroneous operation procedure from ART. The control content in the additional special zone in RT1 and RT2 is, for example, when the random value extracted for the internal lottery is converted into the judgment flag in RT4 and the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR matching lip is set. Then, during the warranty period or when it is determined that the value of the additional addition counter is "1" or more, an additional lottery corresponding to S24 in FIG. 17 is performed. Further, when the additional lottery is performed during the guarantee period, it is determined whether or not to add "1" to the value of the additional additional counter at the same ratio as the ratio determined for the final suggestion effect in S25 of FIG. As a result, the expected number of AT games that can be expected to be added is about the same as the additional specialized zone started by being controlled by RT4 even in the additional specialized zone started in RT1 and RT2. can do.

In addition, in the additional special zone started by being controlled by RT4, when the warranty period or the additional additional counter is "1" or more, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure specified from the BAR promotion navigation. As a result, the player will not win the Lip 8 or Lip 9, and will not be transferred to the RT3. However, even during the warranty period or when the additional counter is "1" or more, it is possible that the rip 8 or the rip 9 is won and the process is transferred to the RT3 due to an erroneous operation procedure. Even in the case of shifting to RT3 or the like in this way, by performing the same control content as the control content in the additional special zone in RT1 and RT2, the same degree of addition as in the additional special zone in RT4 is performed. ..

[About user mode]
The slot machine 1 obtains a password issued by a management server managed by a game machine manufacturer or the like via a mobile terminal owned by the player, and operates a production switch 56 or the like while waiting for a customer. When the password is entered, the sub-control unit 91 controls the user mode. The user mode is a mode in which the game can be played by inheriting the previous game history, the level of the character virtually owned by the player in the game, and the production setting (including the stage of the story). Is.

Further, in the user mode, when a predetermined mission is achieved, the character's experience value (10 in this embodiment) is given. When the granted experience value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 100), the level of the character increases. The predetermined mission is, for example, that the BAR matching lip is won in the additional special zone and the warranty period is in progress (YES in S21 of FIG. 17), or the additional additional counter is "1" or more after the warranty period ends. Based on (YES in S22 of FIG. 17), the BAR promotion navigation for winning the lip 7 is executed and the three bars are aligned. When the mission is completed, a message such as "experience value GET" is displayed to notify the mission achievement.

On the other hand, the predetermined mission is a bar when the BAR promotion navigation for winning the lip 7 is not executed (for example, S29 in FIG. 17) even if the BAR matching lip is won in the additional special zone. Even if all three are set, it will not be established, and as a result, the mission achievement notification will not be sent. In the normal mode other than the user mode, there is no concept of the character and the experience value of the character, and even if the three bars are stopped, the experience value is not given. The details will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a mission achievement notification when the user mode is controlled and three bars are aligned in the additional special zone. As shown in FIG. 19A, it is assumed that the BAR matching lip is won during the user mode control. The flow of FIGS. 19B and 19C is a case where it is determined to add the number of AT games because it is determined to be YES in S21 or S22 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 19 (B), when it is decided to add the number of AT games, the BAR promotion navigation for notifying the Lip 7 winning procedure is executed (S23 in FIG. 17). When the stop operation is performed at the timing when the three bars are aligned in the notified operation procedure, as shown in FIG. 19C, the three bars are stopped. At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 executes both the additional winning notification and the mission achievement notification. In the example of FIG. 19C, the AT winning notification is to display the characters "Congratulations on the additional winning", and the mission achievement notification is to display the characters "BAR matching success! Experience value GET". Is.

On the other hand, the flow of FIGS. 19 (D) and 19 (E) is a case where it is determined not to add the number of AT games because it is determined as NO in S21 and S22 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 19 (D), when it is decided not to add the number of AT games, the BAR promotion navigation for notifying the Lip 1 winning procedure is executed (S29 in FIG. 17). When the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure specified from the BAR promotion navigation, the rip 1 prize is won, and a message such as "I'm looking forward to the next time!" Is displayed. On the other hand, when the player ignores the operation procedure by the BAR promotion navigation and operates by the operation procedure of winning the rip 7, the rip 7 can be won and the three bars can be aligned. However, if it is decided not to add the number of AT games, even if the rip 7 is won and the three bars are aligned, the additional lottery according to S24 in FIG. 17 will not be executed and As shown in FIG. 19E, the mission achievement notification is not executed either. In this case, as shown in the example of FIG. 19E, the character effect in which the character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the bar can be added at the time of winning the BAR-matched rip in the additional special zone, and the rip 7 can be won (three bars are aligned). In addition, in the additional special zone, it is possible to execute a BAR matching suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning a BAR matching lip prize. The BAR matching suggestion effect includes a definite suggestion effect that determines that the BAR matching lip is always won when executed and that the BAR matching lip can be won. When this definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period in the addition special zone, as shown in S28 of FIG. 17, the value of the additional addition counter is added by 1, so that it is executed after the guarantee period has elapsed. The degree of advantage is higher than when Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation that the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period in the additional special zone, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), the background during the warranty period suggesting that the warranty period is in the additional special zone is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the warranty period is in effect in an easy-to-understand manner.

The warranty period is determined to be one of 3 to 10 games. However, in any case, the background during the warranty period ends when the shortest three games have passed. Therefore, even when the background during the warranty period is not displayed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the warranty period is in progress, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, when the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period in the addition special zone, the additional addition counter is added by 1 as shown in S28 of FIG. Further, as shown in S22 and S32 of FIG. 17, if the additional addition counter is "1" or more after the warranty period has elapsed, the operation procedure for winning the BAR Tenpai Lip 1 is notified and the RT4 is maintained when the BAR Tenpai Lip is won. , When the BAR-matched rip is won, the operation procedure for winning the rip 7 is notified. As a result, it is possible to add the number of times specified by the additional addition counter after the warranty period has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation that the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period, and to improve the interest of the game after the guarantee period has elapsed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, during the user mode, as shown in FIGS. 19 (B) and 19 (C), when the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 is notified, the three bars are stopped. At that time, the mission achievement notification is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 19D and 19E, when the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 is not notified, the mission achievement notification is not executed even if all three bars are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the mission achievement notification, that is, the unnatural production, from being executed even though the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 is not notified. Further, in the user mode, it is possible to link the presence / absence of notification of the operation procedure for winning the Lip 7 and the presence / absence of execution of the mission achievement notification, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, not only during ART, but also in RT1 and RT2 in which the bell spill is stopped and falls during ART, it is added when special conditions are satisfied. Can be controlled to a specialized zone. In addition, when a special condition is satisfied in ART, BAR promotion navigation that prompts the derivation of three matching bars is performed, while when a special condition is satisfied in RT1 or RT2 where the symbol combination constituting the BAR matching lip cannot be derived, as a special notification. By performing the button effect, it is possible to notify the establishment of the special condition regardless of whether it is ART, RT1 or RT2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with AT and RT1 and RT2.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, special conditions are satisfied at a predetermined ratio regardless of whether it is ART or RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. Therefore, even in AT and RT1 and RT2, it is possible to control the additional special zone at the same ratio as in the case of ART. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with AT and RT1 and RT2.

(7) In RT3, the special condition in the above-described embodiment is established by extracting "s + 1 to v" as a random number value used for the internal lottery and winning the BAR-matched lip, and RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART. Is established by extracting "s + 1 to v" as a random number value used for the internal lottery. As a result, the establishment of the special condition can be determined based on the extracted random number value regardless of whether it is RT1 or RT2 or ART, so that the process for controlling the additional special zone can be simplified. .. Also, even if the stop operation is mistakenly dropped to RT1 or RT2 even though it is in ART, when the random value that should be controlled in the additional special zone is extracted, it is the same as in ART. Since the control to the additional special zone is performed in this way, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player from becoming too large.

(8) According to the above-described embodiment, in the internal lottery process, a determination flag capable of determining the result of the internal lottery is set in addition to the winning flag indicating the winning winning combination, and the BARs are aligned in RT3. When the rip is won, the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR match is set. Further, in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from RT3, when a random number value that can be a BAR matching rip winning is extracted in the internal lottery, in S3 of FIG. 15, as a result of being converted into a determination flag in RT3, the BAR matching winning is won. The time judgment flag is set. Further, as shown in S8, it is possible to control the additional special zone based on the determination flag without determining the RT state. Therefore, the processing for controlling the additional special zone can be standardized regardless of the RT state, and the processing load can be reduced.

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

[About specific state]
In the above-described embodiment, the additional special zone is illustrated as a specific state, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is in an advantageous state for the player. For example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, " At least one of "probability of granting benefits" and "value of benefits granted when it is decided to be granted (or expected value of the amount of benefits)" is in a normal state (advantageous state). It may be in a state higher than (a state different from). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

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

In addition, at the time of winning the BAR-matched rip in RT3, which is the start opportunity to the additional special zone in the above-described embodiment, the rip 7 cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed in the operation procedure for winning the rip 7. An example of not being controlled by RT4 has been described, but not limited to this, when a BAR-matched lip is won during RT3, reel control is performed so that the lip 7 is always won regardless of the operation procedure, and the reel is always controlled by RT4. It may be. For example, in RT3, it is possible to win a BAR matching lip 4 different from the BAR matching rips 1 to 3, and when the BAR matching rip 4 is won, reel control may be performed to win the BAR matching lip 7 regardless of the operation procedure. .. Even with this configuration, during RT4, the BAR-matched rips 1 to 3 with different operating procedures for winning the rip 7 will be won depending on the operating procedure. As a result, when controlling from RT3 to the additional special zone, it is possible to always control to RT4, and in the additional special zone, the operation procedure for winning the rip 7 that triggers the addition can be different. , The interest of the game can be improved.

[About specific display results]
In the above-described embodiment, when the addition is performed in S24 of FIG. 17, the operation procedure for winning the lip 7 which is the specific display result is notified in S23, and the specific display result is obtained by stopping the operation according to the operation procedure. Has been described as an example in which can be derived. However, when it is added, the specific display result may be always derived regardless of the operation procedure or the like.

In addition, the additional special zone continues until a prize is won in Lip 8 or Lip 9, and the example of not ending when a prize is won in Lip 7 which is a specific display result has been described. However, when a prize is won in Lip 7 which is a specific display result. However, it may be terminated. For example, the additional special zone may be terminated by exhausting a predetermined number of games, and even if the rip 7 which is the specific display result is won, it may be terminated in the final game when it is the final game.

[Confirmation suggestion production during the warranty period]
In the above-described embodiment, when the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period, the addition lottery is executed after the guarantee period elapses by adding the value of the additional addition counter in S28 of FIG. 17 in addition to the addition. An example was described in which the advantage of the privilege becomes higher than when the definite suggestion effect is executed when the warranty period is not in effect by adding the number of times the game is performed. However, the value to be added to the additional addition counter may be determined from a number of 1 or more (for example, 1 to 5) by a random number lottery or the like. As a result, the additional lottery can be executed after the guarantee period elapses more than the number of times the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the privilege given when the confirmation suggestion effect is executed during the warranty period is not limited to the addition of the addition, for example, the expected value of the number of AT games to be added is larger than when the number of AT games to be added is not during the warranty period. It may be an additional lottery, or as a privilege different from the number of AT games, for example, a setting value suggestion effect suggesting a set setting value may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, in the BAR matching suggestion effect lottery in S25 when added in S24 of FIG. 17, an example in which the definite suggestion effect is determined with the same probability regardless of whether or not the warranty period is in effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining the definite suggestion effect may differ depending on whether or not it is the guarantee period. Specifically, in the BAR matching suggestion effect lottery, it may be decided that the value is higher during the guarantee period than during the guarantee period. As a result, the interest of the game during the warranty period can be further improved.

[Background during warranty period]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the background during the warranty period is displayed until the minimum game (3 games) that is the warranty period is exhausted, and then the background in the additional special zone is displayed. However, from the background during the warranty period, a "maybe background" suggesting the possibility of the warranty period may be displayed, and then the background in the additional special zone may be displayed. The background may be displayed with a higher probability when it is actually in the warranty period than when it is not in the warranty period. As a result, when the background is displayed, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that the warranty period is in effect compared to when the background in the additional special zone is displayed, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to.

[About special conditions]
An example has been described in which the special conditions in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART in the above-described embodiment are satisfied by extracting the same random number value as the random number value that satisfies the special condition in ART. However, if the number of assigned random numbers is the same and the extraction probability (probability of establishment) is the same in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART and ART, the special condition is satisfied in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. As the random number value, a random number value different from the random number value that satisfies the special condition in ART may be defined.

[About various productions]
The expected value of the number of additional games in the additional specialized zone in the above-described embodiment is the additional specialized zone controlled during ART and the additional specialized zone controlled during RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART. An example that is the same as when is explained. However, the expected value of the number of additional games in the additional specialized zone is when it is the additional specialized zone controlled during ART and when it is the additional specialized zone controlled during RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. May be different. For example, the number of additional games is determined by referring to a table defined so that the distribution rate is different as a table for determining the number of additional games depending on whether the game is in ART, RT1 or RT2. May be good.

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

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT controls the number of times the navigation effect can be executed until the navigation effect is executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in a predetermined state is exemplified for a slot machine, but it may be an advantageous state for a player. This is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, although an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and any gaming machine capable of playing a game may be used, and for example, it can be applied to a so-called pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, after the end of the probabilistic jackpot, the probability fluctuation state in which the probability of becoming a jackpot increases is controlled until the player wins the fall lottery (for example, wins at 1/100), and the fluctuation display time is shortened. It is controlled until the display is performed at least a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and the time saving state is until the probability fluctuation state is completed if the probability fluctuation state is not completed even after the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times. In a controllable pachinko gaming machine, among the jackpot suggestion effects that suggest the possibility of a jackpot, the definite suggestion effect that is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot was executed from the end of the probabilistic jackpot to the predetermined number of variable displays. Occasionally, a 16R probability variation jackpot with 16 rounds, and a 3R probability variation jackpot with less than 16 rounds (for example, 3 rounds) when executed after the variation display is performed a predetermined number of times after the probability variation jackpot ends. It may be suggested that it becomes. In this way, when the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period from the end of the probability variation jackpot, which is guaranteed to be in a time-saving state, to the time when the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times, the 16R probability variation jackpot with a large number of rounds is obtained. , The degree of advantage is higher than when the definite suggestion effect is executed after the warranty period has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation that the definite suggestion effect is executed during the guarantee period during the time saving state, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

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, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A specific state control means that controls a specific state at least until a specific period elapses,
The privilege granting means for granting the privilege in the specific state and
A derivation control means capable of executing control for deriving a specific display result when the privilege is given in the specific state.
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation from which the specific display result is derived is provided.
The suggestion effect includes a definite suggestion effect that can be executed only when the specific display result can be derived.
The advantage of the privilege given when the definite suggestion effect is executed in the specific period in the specific state is when the definite suggestion effect is executed in a period other than the specific period in the specific state. A game machine that is higher than the advantage of the above-mentioned privilege given to.

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