JP6923926B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine, it is performed to display a number information capable of specifying the remaining number of times of a variable game controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, patent documents). See 1 and 2).

Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine that displays the remaining number of variable games controlled by ART (assist replay time), which is an example of an advantageous state. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a pachinko gaming machine that displays the remaining number of times of a variable game controlled in a variable time shortened state (so-called time shortened state), which is an example of an advantageous state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-6516 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-100296

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the display of the numerical information is subtracted by 1 each time the variable game is executed. Therefore, it is expected that the player's interest will be further improved by changing the display of the numerical information.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game accompanied by a variable display of symbols, and can display a number of information that can specify the remaining number of times of the variable game until the game situation changes. The display means and the display control means for controlling the display means are provided, and the change mode of the numerical information includes a first mode and a second mode, and the change mode of the numerical information is the first mode. In the case of the aspect, it is possible to identify that the situation is advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the change mode of the numerical information is the second aspect, and in the display means, the change mode of the numerical information is In the second aspect, when the variable game is started, the change of the first numerical information progresses, while the change of the second numerical information does not proceed, and the change mode of the numerical information is the first aspect. In one aspect, when the variable game is started, the change of the first number information does not proceed, while the change of the second number information progresses, and the change mode of the number information is the number. during a period from the information is displayed until it becomes possible identify changes in the game situation by the remaining number of identifiable said variation game from the number information, I changeable der multiple times, the number information is displayed The period during which the change mode of the number information becomes the first mode is a plurality of times until the change in the game situation can be specified by the remaining number of times of the variable game that can be specified from the number information. , The gist is that it can be included.

In the game machine, the change pattern of the change mode of the number information includes a plurality of specific change patterns in which the change mode of the number information is the first mode, and the change mode of the number information is the first mode. The first opportunity to change is that the number of times the variable game is executed after the number information is displayed reaches a specific number of times, and the specific number of times is the same regardless of any specific change pattern. It is good.
In the game machine, in the display means, the first background image is displayed when the change mode of the number information is the first mode, and the second mode is when the change mode of the number information is the second mode. A background image is displayed, and the first background image and the second background image are configured to include a predetermined image, and the predetermined image differs in speed between the first background image and the second background image. It should change .

The present invention can improve the interest of the player.

Front view of slot machine. Enlarged view of the information display section. The explanatory view for demonstrating the operation mode of a stop button. Explanatory drawing for explaining the relationship between a role and an award. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. Explanatory drawing for explaining an example of a game state and a production state. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a specific display mode of a normal mode. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a specific display mode of a special mode. Explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the production content defined in the production pattern. (A) to (m) are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the remaining number of times production.

Hereinafter, embodiments embodied in slot machines, which are a type of gaming machine, will be described.
In the present specification, each direction of top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 is provided with an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

The slot machine 10 includes an effect device group which is an example of an effect execution means capable of executing an effect. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect device group includes a decorative lamp 13, a speaker 14, and an effect display device 15 as the effect device. The decorative lamp 13 executes a light emitting effect of turning on, turning off, or blinking a light emitting body (not shown). The speaker 14 executes a voice effect that outputs sounds such as sound effects, music, and voices of humans and animals. The effect display device 15 executes a display effect of displaying an image imitating a character, a character, or the like. For example, the effect display device 15 is a liquid crystal type or organic EL type display. The effect device group is provided on the front door 12, but is not limited to this, and may be provided on a member different from the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is formed with a substantially quadrangular display window 12a so that the player can visually recognize the inside of the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 has a left reel 16a, a middle reel 16b, and a right reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are flat cylindrical members and are rotating cylinders also called drums.

On the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 16a to 16c, a plurality of symbols are arranged in a row along the circumferential direction. For example, the types of symbols include a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a seven symbol that imitates the Arabic numeral 7, and a replay that imitates the character string "REPLAY". Designs are included. The type of symbol may include a BAR symbol imitating the character string of "BAR", or may include a symbol imitating a predetermined character.

The reel unit 16 includes one or a plurality of actuators (not shown) capable of rotating and stopping the reels 16a to 16c separately. For example, the actuator is a stepping motor. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel sensor SE1 that detects the rotation position of the left reel 16a, a middle reel sensor SE2 that detects the rotation position of the middle reel 16b, and a right reel sensor SE3 that detects the rotation position of the right reel 16c. (See FIG. 5).

In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, the visible symbols are displayed so as to fluctuate through the display window 12a, whereby the fluctuating game is executed. For example, the symbol is changed by rotating the reels 16a to 16c in the vertical direction. In this way, the slot machine 10 can execute a variable game accompanied by a variable display of symbols.

A plurality of stop positions are set on the reels 16a to 16c as positions at which the symbols are stopped so that the player can see them through the display window 12a. The plurality of stop positions on the reels 16a to 16c include an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position, respectively.

In the slot machine 10, the combination of the displayed symbols can be determined as a winning by the combination of the stop positions selected one by one from the plurality of stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. The combination of is composed. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as "effective line YL". In the present embodiment, a linear effective line YL is formed by each middle stop position of the reels 16a to 16c. Not limited to this, the effective line YL may be a straight line that is inclined downward to the right or upward to the right, or may be V-shaped.

The term "winning" as used herein means that a predetermined combination of symbols required to win a prize is displayed. In the following description, a predetermined combination required to win a prize may be simply referred to as a "role". Further, in the present specification, "displayed" with respect to a predetermined symbol combination means that the symbol combination stopped on the effective line YL becomes the predetermined symbol combination. In the following description, the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL may be simply referred to as a "stop eye". In the slot machine 10, when a prize is generated, a predetermined prize (profit) is given to the combination of the displayed symbols. The combination other than the combination of valid stop positions is a combination of invalid stop positions (so-called invalid line) in which the combination of displayed symbols cannot be determined as a prize.

The slot machine 10 includes a medal insertion slot 17 for inserting a game medal. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (see FIG. 5). The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18. The bet button 18 is an example of a means capable of betting a game medal from internally stored credits. In the following description, betting a game medal on a variable game is referred to as "bet".

The slot machine 10 includes a checkout button 19. The checkout button 19 is an example of a means capable of refunding a bet game medal or an internally stored credit. The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20. The start lever 20 is an example of a means or an operation unit capable of rotating the reels 16a to 16c, that is, a start operation that triggers the start of a variable game.

The slot machine 10 includes a left stop button 21a, a middle stop button 21b, and a right stop button 21c. The stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to the reels 16a to 16c, respectively, and are an example of means or an operation unit capable of a stop operation that triggers the rotation of the corresponding reels to be stopped.

In the following description, in one variable game, the first stop operation using any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as the first stop operation, and any of the remaining two stop buttons. The next stop operation using the stop button is referred to as a second stop operation, and the final stop operation using the remaining one stop button is referred to as a third stop operation.

The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout outlet 22 for paying out game medals. The slot machine 10 includes a saucer 23 for receiving game medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 22. The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit inside the machine (not shown). The hopper unit can store game medals and pays out the stored game medals from the medal payout outlet 22. The game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 are stored in the hopper unit after passing through the medal selector.

The slot machine 10 includes an information display unit 30.
As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 30 has an inputtable display unit 31. The insertable display unit 31 displays information that can identify whether or not the game medal can be inserted. The information display unit 30 has a re-game display unit 32. The re-game display unit 32 displays information that can identify whether or not the re-game is being set. The "re-game" shown in the present specification means a variable game that can be played without inserting a game medal or consuming (bet) credits.

The information display unit 30 has a weight display unit 33. The weight display unit 33 displays information that can identify whether the wait time is in progress. The wait time is the shortest game time set so that the number of times the variable game is executed per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information display unit 30 has a status display unit 34. The status display unit 34 displays information that can identify an error that has occurred in the slot machine 10.

The information display unit 30 includes a bet display unit 35. The bet display unit 35 displays information that can specify the number of bets (number of bets). The information display unit 30 includes a credit display unit 36. The credit display unit 36 displays information that can identify the number of credits stored in the machine.

The information display unit 30 includes a payout display unit 37. The payout display unit 37 has 7-segment type displays 37a and 37b. The payout display unit 37 can display a two-digit numerical value by the two indicators 37a and 37b. The payout display unit 37 displays information that can specify the number of game medals won when a prize is generated. The term "paying out a game medal as a prize" shown in the present specification is intended not only to pay out a game medal from the medal payout exit 22 but also to add to the credit stored in the machine.

The payout display unit 37 displays operation information regarding the operation modes of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. For example, the operation information is information that can specify at least one of the operation order (push order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c and the operation timing (push position) in one variable game.

As shown in FIG. 3, there are a total of six push-button orders from the first to the sixth stop buttons 21a to 21c. For example, the first push order is a push order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a → the middle reel 16b → the right reel 16c. In FIG. 3, when the push order is shown, the left stop button 21a is abbreviated as “left”, the middle stop button 21b is shown as “middle”, and the right stop button 21c is shown as “right”. For example, the first push order is indicated as "left, middle, right". Further, FIG. 3 shows a reel whose rotation is stopped by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. For example, in the case of the first push order, the left reel 16a is stopped by the first stop operation, the middle reel 16b is stopped by the second stop operation, and the right reel is stopped by the third stop operation. Indicates that 16c will stop.

Next, the relationship between the role (combination of symbols) and the prize will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a payout combination in which a game medal is paid out as a prize. For example, payouts include cherry, watermelon, bell, and spilled bells. For example, as an example of a prize, it is possible to set a payout of 4 for the cherry role, 6 for the watermelon role, 8 for the bell role, and 1 for the 1-card role. The types of payouts and the number of game medals to be paid out are not limited to the above, and may be changed as appropriate.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a replay combination (replay combination) in which a regame is defined as a prize. For example, the replaying combination includes a normal replaying combination, a specific replaying combination, and a falling replaying combination. The slot machine 10 may include a bonus combination in which a bonus state is given as a prize. In addition, the payout of game medals and re-games are not defined as prizes for the bonus role. For example, the bonus state starts from the next variable game of the variable game in which the winning of the bonus combination occurs. Then, the bonus state ends with a variable game in which the number of game medals paid out after the start of the bonus state exceeds the specified number. As an example, 300 sheets can be set for this specified number of sheets.

The slot machine 10 includes a plurality of gaming states.
As shown in FIG. 6, the plurality of gaming states include an RT0 state which is an example of a normal gaming state and an RT1 state which is an example of a specific gaming state. The RT0 state and the RT1 state are different in the winning probability of the re-game combination in the combination lottery, which is one of the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-game combination is preferably higher in the order of RT0 state <RT1 state. In this embodiment, the RT1 state is the so-called "replay time". In the following explanation, the winning combination in the combination lottery may be simply referred to as the "winning combination".

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the winning combination lottery table referred to in the winning combination lottery differs depending on the gaming state. That is, the gaming state is created by the difference in the winning combination lottery table referred to in the winning combination lottery. The slot machine 10 is not limited to having only the RT0 state and the RT1 state as the gaming states, and may be configured to have three or more types of gaming states. For example, if the slot machine 10 is provided with the above-mentioned bonus combination, the slot machine 10 may be provided with a bonus state in which the winning combination is transferred as a game state, and the carry-over state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over. You may prepare.

In the slot machine 10, when a prize for a specific re-game combination occurs in the RT0 state, the game state is shifted to the RT1 state. In the slot machine 10, when a winning combination different from the specific re-gaming combination occurs in the RT0 state, the gaming state is maintained in the RT0 state. In the slot machine 10, when a falling re-gaming combination or a single winning combination occurs in the RT1 state, the gaming state is shifted to the RT0 state. In the slot machine 10, in the RT1 state, when a winning combination different from the fall re-game combination and the single-card combination occurs, the gaming state is maintained in the RT1 state.

The slot machine 10 includes a plurality of production states.
As shown in FIG. 6, the plurality of effect states include a non-AT state, which is an example of a normal effect state, and an AT state, which is an example of a specific effect state. The non-AT state and the AT state differ in the presence or absence of display of operation information that can specify the mode of the stop operation required to generate a winning combination, or the display probability of the operation information.

In the non-AT state in the present embodiment, the operation information that can specify the mode of the stop operation required to generate the winning combination is not displayed, while in the AT state, the operation information is displayed. Will be done. In the non-AT state, the operation information that can specify the mode of the stop operation required to generate the winning combination is displayed with a low probability, while in the AT state, the operation information is not displayed. It may be configured to be performed with a higher probability than the AT state.

In the following description, the non-AT state in the RT0 state is referred to as a first non-AT state, and the non-AT state in the RT1 state is referred to as a second non-AT state. Further, the AT state in the RT0 state is shown as the first AT state, and the AT state in the RT1 state is shown as the second AT state.

In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the non-AT state, the effect state is shifted to the AT state. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the AT state is established by winning the AT lottery, which is one of the internal lottery. Not limited to this, the start condition of the AT state may be a configuration that is satisfied when the number of executions of the variable game after the transition to the non-AT state reaches a specified number of times (so-called ceiling number of times). ..

In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the AT state, the effect state is shifted to the non-AT state. For example, the end condition may be satisfied when the number of executions of the variable game after the transition to the second AT state (RT1 state + AT state) reaches the specified number of times. Not limited to this, the end condition may be configured to be established by winning the fall lottery, which is one of the internal lottery. For example, the fall lottery may be performed when a specific winning combination is won, and is performed for each variable game after the number of executions of the variable game after the transition to the second AT state reaches the specified number of times. May be good.

In the present embodiment, mainly by satisfying the start condition in the first non-AT state, the effect state is shifted to the first AT state, and then the effect state is changed as the game state shifts. It shifts to the AT state of 2. Further, in the present embodiment, the end condition is mainly satisfied in the second AT state, the effect state is shifted to the second non-AT state, and then the effect state is changed as the game state shifts. It shifts to the non-AT state of 1.

The first non-AT state (RT0 state + non-AT state) is a so-called "normal effect state". The first AT state (RT0 state + AT state) is a so-called "preparation effect state". The second AT state (RT1 state + AT state) is a so-called "ART effect state". The second non-AT state (RT1 state + non-AT state) is a so-called "ending effect state" in which the end of the ART state can be specified.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in each effect state, the effect execution means notifies the mode information capable of specifying the current effect state. For example, in the decorative lamp 13, as an example of notification of mode information, the light emitting body is turned on, off, or blinks according to a light emitting pattern capable of specifying the current effect state. For example, the speaker 14 outputs a sound effect, a musical piece, or the like that can specify the current production state as an example of notification of mode information. For example, in the effect display device 15, as an example of notification of mode information, an image imitating a background, characters, or the like that can specify the current effect state is displayed.

Further, in the AT state, the effect executing means performs a navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) as a notification of information that can specify the mode of the stop operation required to generate a winning combination. For example, in the speaker 14, it is possible to specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c as an example of the navigation effect, such as "Left! Middle! Right!" Or "Aim for 7 by pushing back!". Audio is output. For example, in the effect display device 15, the stop button 21a is an example of a navigation effect, such as an image imitating Arabic numerals of "1", "2", and "3" corresponding to the stop buttons 21a to 21c. An image that can identify the operation mode of ~ 21c is displayed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41 inside the machine. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are connected so that one-way communication is possible from the main board 40 to the sub board 41. The main board 40 performs various processes related to the progress of the game, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the process result. The sub-board 41 performs various processes related to the execution of the effect based on the control signal output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 13, a sound effect by the speaker 14, and a display effect by the effect display device 15.

The main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a capable of executing a predetermined program, a main control ROM 40b capable of reading data, and a main control RWM 40c capable of reading and writing data.

The main control ROM 40b stores a program of the main control CPU 40a and data used for a predetermined lottery (for example, a winning combination lottery table and a determination value). The main control RWM40c stores various data that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. In addition to the number of credits and the number of bets described above, the flag, the counter, and the timer are examples of data stored in the main control RWM40c.

The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a so-called "hardware random number" by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a has a predetermined control cycle. By updating the value of the random number every time, it may be generated as a so-called "software random number".

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the input sensor SE4. The main control CPU 40a can input the detection signals output by the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c. The main control CPU 40a can separately control the rotation and stop of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to a bet button 18, a settlement button 19, a start lever 20, and stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main control CPU 40a can input a detection signal to be output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated via a port (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to the information display unit 30. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display unit 30 via a drive circuit (not shown).

The sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a capable of executing a predetermined program, a sub-control ROM 41b capable of reading data, and a sub-control RWM 41c capable of reading and writing data. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the program of the sub-control CPU 41a and the data used for a predetermined lottery (for example, a lottery table and a determination value). The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data used for executing the light emission effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data used for executing the audio effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control RWM41c stores various data that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Flags, counters, and timers are examples of data stored in the sub-control RWM41c.

The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a so-called "hardware random number" by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a has a predetermined control cycle. By updating the value of the random number every time, it may be generated as a so-called "software random number".

The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). That is, the sub-board 41 is an example of the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

Hereinafter, the game progress process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The game progress process is a series of processes for executing a variable game and giving a prize.
The main control CPU 40a controls the bet acceptance state when the variable game is not being executed and the replay is not set. The main control CPU 40a increases the number of bets when a detection signal is input from the input sensor SE4 in the bet acceptance state. When the detection signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a increases the number of bets and decreases the number of credits. The main control CPU 40a increases the number of credits when a detection signal is input from the input sensor SE4 in a state where the number of bets has reached the upper limit number of bets (3 bets as an example thereof).

The main control CPU 40a controls the variable game to a startable state in which the variable game can be started when the re-game is set or when the number of bets reaches the specified number of bets (for example, the maximum number of bets). The main control CPU 40a performs a winning combination lottery when a detection signal is input from the start lever 20 in the startable state. The main control CPU 40a is an example of a means for performing a winning combination lottery triggered by a start operation.

Here, the details of the role lottery will be described.
As described above, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of winning combination lottery tables. A plurality of lottery numbers are defined in each lottery table, and one or a plurality of winning combinations are associated with each lottery number. That is, the lottery number is information in which one or a plurality of combinations of symbols that are allowed to be displayed in the variable game are defined. Winning a lottery number with one winning combination means a single winning of the one winning combination, and winning a lottery number with a plurality of winning combination means duplicate winning of the plurality of winning combination. do.

The winning combination lottery table referred to in the RT0 state includes lottery numbers T10 to T14.
The lottery number T10 has a bell combination that can be won by the first or second push order regardless of the push position, and a single winning combination that can be won by the third to sixth push orders regardless of the push position. Is associated with. The lottery number T11 has a bell combination that can be won by the third or fourth push order regardless of the push position, and the first, second, fifth, or sixth push order regardless of the push position. It is associated with a winning single-card combination. The lottery number T12 has a bell combination that can be won by the 5th or 6th push order regardless of the push position, and a single winning combination that can be won by the 1st to 4th push orders regardless of the push position. Is associated with. The lottery number T13 is associated with a normal replaying combination that can win a prize according to the pushing order from the first to the sixth, regardless of the pushing position. The lottery number T14 includes a specific re-game combination that can be won by the sixth push order regardless of the push position, and a normal re-game combination that can be won by the first to fifth push orders regardless of the push position. Is associated with.

The winning combination lottery table referred to in the RT1 state includes lottery numbers T20 to T25.
The lottery number T20 has a bell combination that can be won by the first or second push order regardless of the push position, and a single winning combination that can be won by the third to sixth push orders regardless of the push position. Is associated with. The lottery number T21 has a bell combination that can be won by the third or fourth push order regardless of the push position, and the first, second, fifth, or sixth push order regardless of the push position. It is associated with a winning single-card combination. The lottery number T22 has a bell combination that can be won by the fifth or sixth push order regardless of the push position, and a single winning combination that can be won by the first to fourth push orders regardless of the push position. Is associated with.

The lottery number T23 includes a normal re-game combination that can be won by the first or second push order regardless of the push position, and a fall that can be won by the third to sixth push orders regardless of the push position. It is associated with the re-game combination. The lottery number T24 includes a normal replay that can be won by the third or fourth push order regardless of the push position, and a first, second, fifth, or sixth push order regardless of the push position. It is associated with a falling replaying combination that can be won by. The lottery number T25 includes a normal replay that can be won by the 5th or 6th push order regardless of the push position, and a fall replay that can be won by the 1st to 4th push orders regardless of the push position. It is associated with the game.

The winning combination lottery table referred to in the RT0 state and the winning combination lottery table referred to in the RT1 state include a lottery number associated with the cherry combination or the watermelon combination. The winning combination lottery table referred to in the RT0 state and the winning combination lottery table in the RT1 state may include a lottery number associated with a bonus combination. In addition, the lottery number may be associated with a combination that requests a stop operation (push position) within the pull-in range as an operation mode required to generate a winning combination.

Further, the configuration of the winning combination lottery table described here is merely an example, and is not limited to these configurations. For example, the lottery number is associated with a bell winning combination that can be won by any one pressing order from the first to sixth pressing orders and a single winning combination that can be won by the other pressing order. There may be one in which a falling replaying combination that can be won by any one pushing order and a normal replaying combination that can be won by the other pushing order are associated with each other.

Then, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the start lever 20 in the startable state, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number for winning combination lottery generated on the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a refers to the winning combination lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state based on the acquired random numbers. In the winning combination lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to win any of the lottery numbers defined in the winning combination lottery table or to win no lottery number (so-called loss).

Returning to the description of the game progress process, when any of the lottery numbers is won, the main control CPU 40a stores a control flag (hereinafter, referred to as a winning flag) capable of specifying the winning lottery number in the main control RWM40c. The main control CPU 40a erases the winning flag when the variable game ends. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a winning command) capable of specifying the winning lottery number in the output buffer. The control command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-board 41 in the interrupt process.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator (not shown) so that the reels 16a to 16c are rotated. That is, the main control CPU 40a starts the variable game triggered by the start operation. The main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a start command) capable of specifying the start of the variable game in the output buffer. When the wait time has not elapsed since the start of the previous variable game, the main control CPU 40a starts the variable game after the wait time has elapsed.

When the rotation speeds of the reels 16a to 16c reach a predetermined speed, the main control CPU 40a controls the reels to a stoptable state in which the reels can be stopped. That is, the stoptable state is also a state in which a stop operation can be accepted. When a detection signal is input from the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel in the stoptable state, the main control CPU 40a is a control for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal is input (hereinafter, a symbol). (Indicated as stop control) is performed.

Here, the details of the symbol stop control will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops on the effective line YL according to the lottery result of the winning combination lottery among the symbols within the predetermined pull-in range (4 symbols as an example) from the timing (rotation position) when the stop button is operated. Search for symbols that are allowed to be made. For example, the symbol search can be realized by referring to the stop symbol search table stored in the main control ROM 40b and at least one of the operations using the stop symbol search data. Then, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reel so that any of the searched symbols is stopped on the effective line YL.

When the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed, the main control CPU 40a executes the symbol stop control, respectively, to obtain the lottery result (winning combination) of the winning combination lottery. , The operation mode (pushing order and pushing position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c and the combination of symbols according to the operation mode are displayed. That is, the main control CPU 40a can generate a prize for any of the winning combinations associated with the winning lottery numbers, depending on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If the main control CPU 40a has not won any of the lottery numbers (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 40a does not generate a prize for any of the winning combinations.

For example, when the main control CPU 40a wins any of the lottery numbers T10 to T12 and T20 to T22 and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the bell role, the bell role is won. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the single-card combination, the winning of the single-card combination is generated.

When the lottery number T13 is won, the main control CPU 40a normally generates a prize for the re-game combination regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main control CPU 40a is specified when the lottery number T14 is won and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the normal re-game combination, while generating a prize for the normal re-game combination. When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the re-game combination, a prize for the specific re-game combination is generated.

The main control CPU 40a is a case where the lottery numbers T23 to T25 are won, and when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the normal replay combination, the winning of the normal replay combination is generated. When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the operation mode of the fall re-game combination, a prize for the fall re-game combination is generated.

Returning to the description of the game progress process, when the rotation of all the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the winning combination has been won. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line YL is a predetermined combination as a combination necessary for winning the prize.

If the winning combination has not been won, the main control CPU 40a ends one variable game. On the other hand, when a winning combination is won, the main control CPU 40a performs award-giving control for granting a prize determined to the winning combination. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets the re-game when a prize for the re-game combination occurs. That is, the main control CPU 40a resets the same number of bets as the variable game in which the winning of the re-game combination occurs. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits so that a predetermined number of game medals are added to the payout combination in which the winning combination occurs when the payout combination is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit (not shown) so that the number of game medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of credits (50 as an example thereof) is paid out.

In the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the game state (hereinafter, referred to as game state control). The main control CPU 40a can specify the current game state by referring to the game state flag stored in the main control RWM40c, and shifts the game state by updating the game state flag. The game state control may be performed as a process of any timing in the game progress process, or may be performed by a plurality of processes divided into a plurality of timings.

The main control CPU 40a shifts the game state to the RT1 state when a prize for the specific re-game combination occurs in the variable game in the RT0 state. In the variable game in the RT0 state, the main control CPU 40a maintains the game state in the RT0 state when a winning combination other than the specific re-gaming combination occurs, or when no winning combination occurs.

In the variable game in the RT1 state, the main control CPU 40a shifts the game state to the RT0 state when a falling re-game combination or a single winning combination occurs. In the variable game in the RT1 state, the main control CPU 40a maintains the game state in the RT1 state when a winning combination other than the fall replaying combination and the single combination is generated, or when no winning combination is generated. do.

Then, each time the main control CPU 40a starts the variable game, a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game state command) capable of specifying the game state at that time is set in the output buffer. Not limited to this, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to set a game state command capable of specifying the game state after the shift in the output buffer each time the game state is shifted.

In the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs control for shifting the effect state (hereinafter, referred to as effect state control). The main control CPU 40a can specify the current effect state by referring to the effect state flag stored in the main control RWM40c, and shifts the effect state by updating the effect state flag. The effect state control may be performed as a process of any timing in the game progress process, or may be performed by a plurality of processes divided into a plurality of timings.

In the non-AT state, the main control CPU 40a shifts the effect state to the AT state when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment is controlled to the non-AT state, it is based on the random number for AT lottery generated by the main board 40 and the lottery number won in the winning combination lottery. AT lottery will be held. For example, the AT lottery can be performed by determining whether or not the acquired random number value for the AT lottery is a value for winning the AT lottery.

The winning probability of the AT lottery may be different depending on the winning lottery number (winning combination), and in addition to or instead of this, the winning probability is changed periodically according to the number of times the variable game is executed. There may be. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the AT state is satisfied when the AT lottery is won, but is not satisfied when the AT lottery is not won. Further, the start condition of the AT state may be a configuration that is satisfied in the variable game that wins the AT lottery, or a configuration that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times after winning the AT lottery.

When the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the AT state, the main control CPU 40a shifts the effect state to the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the AT state is satisfied when the remaining number of ATs, which is the remaining number of variable games that can be controlled in the AT state, becomes zero.

When the condition for starting counting the remaining number of ATs is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets the initial number of times remaining in the AT state. The remaining number of ATs is stored in the main control RWM40c. The condition for starting the counting of the remaining number of ATs is satisfied by the first transition to the RT1 state after starting the AT state.

The main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment determines the initial number of AT remaining times from a plurality of variable game times by executing an initial number lottery using random numbers generated on the main board 40. do. In the present embodiment, 50 times, 60 times, and 70 times are set as the number of times of the variable game to be the target of the initial number lottery. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of variable games won in the initial number lottery in the main control RWM40c as the initial number of AT remaining times. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an initial number command) capable of specifying the determined initial number in the output buffer. The initial number of AT remaining times may be determined before the count start condition is satisfied.

After the condition for starting counting the remaining number of ATs is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of ATs and updates each time the variable game is started. When the variable game in which the remaining number of ATs becomes zero as a result of subtracting 1 is completed, the main control CPU 40a shifts the effect state to the non-AT state. The main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a remaining number of times command) capable of specifying the AT remaining number of times in the output buffer each time the variable game is started.

Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an effect state command) capable of specifying the effect state in the output buffer each time the variable game is started. The effect state command is information that can identify whether or not it is in the AT state. Not limited to this, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to set an effect state command capable of specifying the effect state after the transition in the output buffer each time the effect state is transferred.

Then, when the control is performed in the AT state, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display unit 30 (payout display unit 37) so as to display the operation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main control CPU 40a displays the operation information in a part or all of the period from the winning combination lottery to the winning determination.

Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a is in the AT state and wins any of the lottery numbers T10 to T12 and T20 to T22, the main control CPU 40a wins the bell role associated with the winning lottery number. The payout display unit 37 is controlled so as to display operation information that is a necessary operation mode of the stop button and can specify the operation mode necessary for avoiding the winning of the single winning combination.

The main control CPU 40a is an operation mode of the stop button required for winning a specific re-game combination associated with the winning lottery number when the lottery number T13 is won in the AT state. The payout display unit 37 is controlled so as to display the operation information that can specify the operation mode necessary for avoiding the winning of the normal re-game combination.

The main control CPU 40a is an operation mode of the stop button required for winning a normal replay combination associated with the winning lottery number when the lottery numbers T23 to T25 are won in the AT state. The payout display unit 37 is controlled so as to display the operation information that can specify the operation mode necessary for avoiding the winning of the fall replay game.

When the main control CPU 40a is in the AT state and displays the operation information on the payout display unit 37, the main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an operation information command) capable of specifying the operation information to be displayed in the output buffer. do. The main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the operation information is not displayed regardless of which lottery number is won in the non-AT state.

In the game progress processing, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to further perform the following control. For example, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the settlement button 19 when the re-game is not set and the variable game is not being executed, the hopper unit (the hopper unit) pays out the game medals for the number of credits. (Not shown) is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a has an information display unit 30 (re-game display unit 32, weight display unit 33, status display unit 34, bet display unit 35, credit) so that the status of the slot machine 10 at that time is notified. The display unit 36 and the payout display unit 37) are controlled.

Next, the effect control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the current game state and the current effect state based on the game state command and the effect state command. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one effect device in the effect device group so as to execute various effects based on various control commands input from the main control CPU 40a.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a has stop buttons 21a to 21c that can be specified from the operation information command when the specified effect state is the AT state and the operation information command is input from the main control CPU 40a. At least one effect device in the effect device group is controlled so that the navigation effect that can specify the operation mode is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an effect mode corresponding to the specified effect state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one effect device in the effect device group so that the mode information that can specify the effect state at that time is notified based on the set effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode after shifting to the second AT state (RT1 state + AT state) includes a normal mode and a special mode. Here, a specific example of the mode information notification mode in the normal mode and the special mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the normal mode, in the effect display device 15, the character moving image G1 which is a moving image imitating a state in which a predetermined character is running and a state in which a background such as a tree flows at the first speed are imitated. The mode information is notified by displaying the background moving image G2a, which is the moving image.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special mode, in the effect display device 15, the character moving image G1 which is a moving image imitating a state in which a predetermined character is running and the second speed in which the background such as a tree is slower than the first speed. The mode information is notified by displaying the background moving image G2b, which is a moving image that imitates the flow at a high speed.

The background moving image G2b in the present embodiment is a moving image that displays the background moving image G2a in a slow motion state. That is, the effect display device 15 is configured to be able to display a predetermined moving image. Therefore, in the special mode in the present embodiment, the movement speed of the character that can be grasped from the character moving image G1 can be visually recognized as if it has become faster than in the normal mode effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the remaining number of times effect as notification of information regarding the remaining number of ATs when the normal mode or the special mode is set in the AT state. do. In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times effect is an effect of displaying a numerical value as information regarding the remaining number of ATs. The effect mode of the remaining number of times effect includes a normal mode when the normal mode is being set and a special mode when the special mode is being set.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the normal mode of producing the remaining number of times, for example, "remaining 50 times" and "remaining 60 times", while displaying the integer image portion G3 indicating the integer part of the numerical value, the numerical value is displayed. This is a mode in which the decimal image unit G4 indicating the decimal part is not displayed. That is, the normal aspect, which is an example of the second aspect, is an aspect in which the integer part is displayed as a numerical value and the decimal part is not displayed. In the remaining number of times production according to the normal mode, the change of the integer image unit G3 progresses every time the variable game is started, for example, "49 times remaining" → "48 times remaining" → "47 times remaining" → ... As a result, it is possible to specify that the integer part of the numerical value is decremented by 1. In the present embodiment, when the remaining number of times effect is the normal mode, that is, when the AT remaining number of times shown in the integer image unit G3 is subtracted by 1 for each variable game, "change of number information is the second mode. This is an example of the case. That is, the second aspect is an aspect in which the decrease width of the numerical value is an integer value.

On the other hand, a special mode of the remaining number of times production is an integer image portion G3 indicating an integer part of a numerical value and a decimal image indicating a decimal part, such as "remaining 49.9 times" and "remaining 40.0 times". This is an aspect in which all of the parts G4 are displayed. That is, the special aspect, which is an example of the first aspect, is an aspect in which an integer part and a decimal part are displayed as numerical values. The integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction and displayed in close proximity to each other on the effect display device 15.

In the remaining number of times production by the special aspect, every time the variable game is started, for example, "remaining 49.9 times"-> "remaining 49.8 times"-> "remaining 49.7 times"-> ... As a result of the progress of the change of the image unit G4, it is possible to specify that the portion of the numerical value having the first decimal place decreases by one. When the remaining number of times effect is a special mode, that is, when the AT remaining number of times shown in the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 is subtracted by 0.1 for each variable game, "the change in the number information is the first aspect". Is an example of the case. That is, the first aspect is an aspect in which the decrease width of the numerical value is a value after the decimal point.

As described above, the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 correspond to the number information that can specify the number related to the game situation. That is, it can be said that the numerical information includes the integer image unit G3 as an example of the specific numerical information and the decimal image unit G4 as an example of the predetermined numerical information. The integer image unit G3 is also an example of the first numerical information, and the decimal image unit G4 is also an example of the second numerical information. Further, the decimal image unit G4 is an example of additional information, and is included in the numerical information in the present embodiment.

The numerical information is a numerical value displayed as an image. The numerical information is information different from the above-mentioned symbol. The effect display device 15 is an example of a display means capable of displaying various information such as numerical information. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is an example of a display control means for controlling the display means. As in the present embodiment, the decrease in the numerical value that can be specified from the numerical information is an example of "progress of change in the numerical information". The remaining number of ATs is an example of "a number related to the game situation". More specifically, the remaining number of ATs is the remaining number of variable games controlled by the AT state, which is an example of "advantageous state advantageous to the player".

In the effect display device 15, as an example of the establishment of the predetermined progress condition, the change of the image constituting the numerical information progresses every time the variable game is started. Starting a variable game is also an example of satisfying a predetermined condition. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the remaining number of ATs, which is an example of the "number that can be specified from the number information", becomes zero, which is an example of the "predetermined number", as an example of "the game situation changes". , It is possible to specify that the AT state ends and becomes a non-AT state.

Hereinafter, the number-of-times effect control for executing the remaining number-of-times effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the non-AT state to the AT state for the first time to the RT1 state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode corresponding to the second AT state (ART effect state) and sets the effect mode. At least the effect display device 15 of the effect device group is controlled so as to notify the mode information corresponding to the effect mode in the process. In the following description, when the AT state is indicated as "Xth time" (however, X is a natural number), it is executed at what number (number) based on the first transition to the RT1 state after the transition to the AT state. It shall indicate whether it is a variable game.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the remaining number of times effect based on the initial number of AT remaining times that can be specified from the initial number of times command. The effect pattern is information that can specify the execution mode of the remaining number of times effect while the variable game for the initial number of times is executed. The effect pattern is also information that can specify the setting mode of the effect mode while the variable game for the initial number of times is executed.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the remaining number of times effect is executed according to the mode defined in the determined effect pattern. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the normal mode and the special mode according to the mode defined in the determined effect pattern, and controls the notification of the mode information.

The effect pattern P1 can be selected when the initial number of times is 50, the effect patterns P2 and P3 can be selected when the initial number of times is 60, and the effect patterns P4 to P7 have an initial number of times. It can be determined when it is 70 times. When there are a plurality of effect patterns that can be determined according to the initial number of times, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns by executing a pattern lottery using random numbers generated on the sub-board 41.

In the effect patterns P1, P2, and P4, it is defined that the remaining number of times effect according to the normal mode is executed for a period until the end of the variable game of the initial number of times. In other words, in the effect patterns P1, P2, and P4, it is defined that the normal mode is set for a period until the end of the variable game of the initial number of times.

When any of the effect patterns P1, P2, and P4 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the initial number of AT states before the start of the first variable game in the second AT state. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display. That is, in the effect display device 15, when the effect pattern P1 is determined, the integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the AT remaining number = 50 times is displayed. In the effect display device 15, when the effect pattern P2 is determined, the integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the remaining number of ATs = 60 times is displayed. In the effect display device 15, when the effect pattern P4 is determined, the integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the AT remaining number = 70 times is displayed.

After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display the integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the numerical value reduced by 1 each time the variable game is started. That is, during the setting of the normal mode, the player can visually recognize the remaining number of ATs by 1 each time the variable game is executed. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the transition to the non-AT state has occurred based on the effect state command, the setting of the normal mode corresponding to the second AT state is completed, and the effect mode corresponding to the non-AT state is set. Set.

Further, in the effect patterns P3, P5 to P7, the remaining number of times in the special mode is executed in a part of the period until the end of the variable game of the initial number of times, and the remaining number of times in the normal mode is executed in another period. It is stipulated to carry out the production. In other words, in the production patterns P3, P5 to P7, a special mode may be set in a part of the period until the end of the variable game of the initial number of times, and a normal mode may be set in another period. It has been decided.

When the effect patterns P3, P5 to P7 are determined, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify a part of the remaining AT number of the initial number of AT states before the start of the first variable game in the second AT state. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display the integer image unit G3. For example, when the effect patterns P3, P5 to P7 are determined, the effect display device 15 displays an integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the remaining number of ATs = 50 times.

When the effect pattern P3 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a special mode in the first variation game following the variation game from the Xath variation game, and sets a normal mode in the other variation games. In the present embodiment, the second time is set as an example of the Xa time, and 10 times is set as an example of the first continuation number. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a rush effect) that can specify that the special mode is set in the Xath variable game. As an example, the rush effect can be executed in a mode in which an image imitating a character string such as "special mode rush" is displayed on the effect display device 15. The rush effect is also an effect that can identify that the remaining number of times effect changes from the normal mode to the special mode.

When any of the effect patterns P5 to P7 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a special mode from the Xath variable game to the first continuous variable game following the variable game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a special mode from the Xbth variable game to the second continuous variable game following the variable game. Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of the Xbth time, the 13th time is defined for the effect pattern P5, the 21st time is defined for the effect pattern P6, and the 60th time is defined for the effect pattern P7. Further, in the present embodiment, 10 times is defined as an example of the second continuation number of times.

When the effect pattern P5 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a continuous effect) that can specify that the special mode is continuously set in the Xbth variable game. The display device 15 is controlled. As an example, the continuous effect can be executed in a mode in which an image imitating a character string such as "special mode continuation" is displayed on the effect display device 15. The continuous effect is also an effect that can identify that the remaining number of times effect is maintained in a special mode. Further, when any of the effect patterns P6 and P7 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the rush effect in the Xbth variable game.

Then, when the effect patterns P3, P5 to P7 are determined, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the remaining number of times effect according to the normal mode while setting the normal mode. That is, in the effect display device 15, the integer image unit G3 is displayed, while the decimal image unit G4 is not displayed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display the integer image unit G3 capable of specifying the numerical value reduced by 1 each time the variable game is started. That is, during the setting of the normal mode, the player can visually recognize the remaining number of ATs by 1 each time the variable game is executed.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the remaining number of times effect according to the special mode while the special mode is set. That is, the effect display device 15 displays the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device 15 so as to display the decimal image unit G4 capable of specifying the numerical value reduced by 1 each time the variable game is started, except for the Xa-th and Xb-th variable games. To control. That is, during the setting of the special mode, the player can visually recognize the remaining number of ATs by 0.1 each time the variable game is executed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special mode and shifts to the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect display device 15 so as to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an end effect) that can specify that the special mode ends. Control. As an example, the end effect can be executed in a mode in which an image imitating a character string such as "special mode end" is displayed on the effect display device 15. The end effect is also an effect that can identify that the remaining number of times effect changes from a special mode to a normal mode. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the transition to the non-AT state has occurred based on the effect state command, the setting of the effect mode corresponding to the AT state is ended, and the effect mode corresponding to the non-AT state is set. That is, the remaining number of times production is completed.

Next, a specific example of the setting mode of the effect mode and the execution mode of the remaining number of times effect will be described.
FIG. 10 shows an example of the transition of the display contents in the effect display device 15 regarding the situation in which the first transition to the RT1 state is performed after the transition from the non-AT state to the AT state. In FIG. 10, for the purpose of making the explanation easier to understand, the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are emphasized, while the display of other images is omitted or simplified.

First, a case where the initial number of AT remaining times = 50 times and the effect pattern P1 is determined will be described. When the effect pattern P1 is determined, the AT remaining number that can be specified by the remaining number effect and the AT remaining number that is internally managed by the slot machine 10 match.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the effect display device 15 displays an integer image unit G3 indicating the remaining number of ATs = 50 as the initial number of times before the start of the first variable game in the second AT state. NS. In this case, the decimal image unit G4 is not displayed on the effect display device 15. It should be noted that the display of the integer image unit G3 indicating the initial number of times or the apparent initial number of times should be performed by securing the production time by generating a freeze state in the variable game in which the prize of the specific re-game combination has occurred. Is preferable. Not limited to this, the display of the integer image unit G3 indicating the initial number of times or the apparent initial number of times is immediately before the start of the first variable game in the second AT state (during the interval time between the variable games), or the relevant It may be configured to be performed during the execution of the first variable game.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10B, the effect display device 15 displays mode information corresponding to the normal mode with the start of the first variable game in the second AT state, and is normal. The remaining number of times production according to the mode is started. That is, in the effect display device 15, the integer image unit G3 showing the numerical value decreased by 1 is displayed with the start of the first variable game, and 49 times are displayed as the remaining number of ATs.

As shown in FIG. 10C, the effect display device 15 displays an integer image unit G3 showing a numerical value reduced by 1 with the start of the second variable game, and displays 48 AT remaining times. NS. As shown in FIG. 10D, the effect display device 15 displays an integer image unit G3 showing a numerical value reduced by 1 with the start of the third variable game, and 47 times are displayed as the remaining number of ATs. NS.

After that, the effect display device 15 displays an integer image unit G3 indicating a numerical value reduced by 1 each time the variable game is started. That is, in the effect display device 15, the remaining number of times effect according to the normal mode is continued. Then, in the effect display device 15, when the variable game in which the remaining number of ATs that can be specified by the remaining number of times effect becomes zero ends, the non-AT state can be specified with the transition to the effect mode corresponding to the non-AT state. Mode information is displayed.

Next, a case where the initial number of times = 60 times and the effect pattern P3 is determined, or a case where the initial number of times = 70 times and any of the effect patterns P5 to P7 is determined will be described. As described below, when any of the effect patterns P3, P5 to P7 is determined, the apparent AT remaining number that can be specified from the remaining number effect and the AT that the slot machine 10 internally manages. The remaining number of times does not match, or does not match temporarily.

As shown in FIG. 10A, in the effect display device 15, the integer image unit G3 showing the remaining number of ATs = 50 as the apparent initial number of times before the start of the first variable game in the second AT state. Is displayed. In this case, the decimal image unit G4 is not displayed on the effect display device 15.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10B, the effect display device 15 displays mode information corresponding to the normal mode with the start of the first variable game in the second AT state, and is normal. The remaining number of times production according to the mode is started. That is, in the effect display device 15, the integer image unit G3 indicating the numerical value decreased by 1 is displayed with the start of the first variable game, and 49 times are displayed as the apparent remaining number of ATs.

As shown in FIG. 10 (e), in the effect display device 15, a special mode is set and a rush effect is executed with the start of the second variable game. Further, in the effect display device 15, a decimal image unit G4 is displayed in addition to the integer image unit G3. That is, in the effect display device 15, the effect mode of the remaining number of times effect is shifted from the normal mode to the special mode.

As shown in FIG. 10 (f), in the effect display device 15, the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit show a numerical value in which the value at the first decimal place is reduced by 1 with the start of the third variable game. G4 is displayed, and 48.9 times are displayed as the apparent remaining number of ATs. As shown in FIG. 10 (g), in the effect display device 15, the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 indicating the numerical values in which the value at the first decimal place is decreased by 1 with the start of the fourth variable game It is displayed, and 48.8 times are displayed as the apparent remaining number of ATs.

After that, the effect display device 15 displays the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 so as to indicate a numerical value in which the value at the first decimal place is decremented by 1 each time the variable game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the effect display device 15 displays 48.0 times as the apparent remaining number of ATs with the start of the twelfth variable game.

As shown in FIG. 10 (i), when any of the effect patterns P3, P6, and P7 is determined according to the initial number of AT remaining times, the effect display device 15 ends the effect in the 12th variable game. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10D, the normal mode is set in the thirteenth variable game. Therefore, in the effect display device 15, the mode information corresponding to the normal mode is displayed, and the effect mode of the remaining number of times effect is shifted from the special mode to the normal mode.

When the initial number of times = 60 times and the effect pattern P3 is determined, the subsequent display mode on the effect display device 15 is the same as when the initial number of times = 50 times and the effect pattern P1 is determined. The same is true. In this way, when the effect pattern P3 is determined, the remaining number of times effect is a special mode, so that the variable game is played 10 times until the apparent remaining number of ATs is reduced by 1. You can make the player feel as if he was able to do it. In the following description, an Xs variable game in which a special mode is set may be referred to as a 1 unit variable game. In this embodiment, 11 times are defined as an example of Xs times.

Further, when the initial number of times = 70 times and the effect pattern P6 is determined, a special mode is set in the variable game of 1 unit number from the 21st time to the 31st time, and the remaining number of times production is in a special mode. Will be executed. Further, when the initial number of times = 70 times and the effect pattern P7 is determined, a special mode is set in the variable game of 1 unit number of times from the 60th time to the 70th time, and the remaining number of times effect is in a special mode. Will be executed. Therefore, when any of the effect patterns P6 and P7 is determined, the game is played as if the variable game could be played 10 times before the apparent remaining number of ATs is reduced by 1. You can create an opportunity that makes you feel twice.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (j), when the effect pattern P5 is determined according to the initial number of AT remaining times, the effect display device 15 does not display the end effect in the twelfth variable game. The continuous effect is displayed in the 13th variable game, and the special mode is set from the 13th variable game as well. That is, in the effect display device 15, mode information corresponding to the special mode is displayed even from the thirteenth variable game, and the effect mode of the remaining number of times effect is maintained in the special mode.

As shown in FIG. 10 (k), the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are displayed so as to indicate a numerical value in which the value at the first decimal place is decreased by 1 with the start of the 14th variable game, and the appearance is displayed. The above AT remaining number of times is displayed as 47.9 times.

After that, the effect display device 15 displays the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 so as to indicate a numerical value in which the value at the first decimal place is decremented by 1 each time the variable game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (l), the effect display device 15 displays 47.0 times as the apparent remaining number of ATs with the start of the 23rd variable game.

As shown in FIG. 10 (m), in the effect display device 15, the end effect is displayed in the 23rd variable game, and the normal mode is set in the 24th variable game. That is, in the effect display device 15, in the 24th variable game, the mode information corresponding to the normal mode is displayed, and the effect mode of the remaining number of times effect is shifted from the special mode to the normal mode.

Therefore, when the initial number of times = 70 times and the effect pattern P5 is determined, the special mode is set in the continuous two-unit number of variable games from the second time to the 23rd time, and the remaining number of times effect is a special mode. Is executed at. That is, when the effect pattern P5 is determined, the player can feel as if he / she was able to play the variable game 20 times before the apparent number of remaining ATs is reduced by 2. Opportunities can be created.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the remaining number of times effect is a special mode, it is possible to specify that the AT remaining number of times that can be specified from the numerical information increases as compared with the case where the remaining number of times effect is a normal mode. Is. That is, in the present embodiment, the increase in the number of remaining ATs that can be specified from the numerical information is an example of "a situation advantageous for the player".

Further, when the remaining number of times effect is the normal mode, the change of the integer image unit G3 progresses so as to show a numerical value reduced by 1 each time the variable game is started. On the other hand, in the period in which the remaining number of times production is a special mode, the change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses and decreases by 1 so as to show a numerical value decreased by 1 each time the variable game is started over a part or all of the period. The change of the integer image part G3 does not proceed as shown by the numerical value. That is, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed when the decimal image unit G4 is displayed. On the other hand, when the decimal image unit G4 is displayed, the change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, when both the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are displayed, the AT state shifts to the non-AT state at least until the remaining number of ATs that can be specified from the integer image unit G3 becomes zero. It is possible to identify that the game situation does not change.

Further, when the integer image unit G3 is displayed, when the Xath or Xbth variation game is started, the decimal image unit G4 can be added and displayed, and the decimal image unit G4 is additionally displayed. At that time, it is possible to identify the situation that is advantageous to the player. That is, the start of the Xa-th or Xb-th variable game is an example in which a predetermined additional condition is satisfied. The decimal image unit G4 is added to and displayed on the integer image unit G3. Then, when the variable game is started when the value at the first decimal place among the numerical values shown in the numerical information is zero, the numerical value decreases with the decrease width as an integer value, and the decrease width is after the decimal point ( There are times when the numerical value decreases as the value (preferably the first decimal place).

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the game situation changes in relation to the change in the numerical information. Then, since it is possible to identify whether the situation is advantageous for the player depending on whether the change in the numerical information is in the special mode or the normal mode, the change in the gaming situation and whether the situation is advantageous. From multiple points of view, it is possible to give the player a complex sense of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in changing the numerical information.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the remaining number of times of the variable game until the end of the AT state, which is an example of the advantageous state, can be specified by the change of the numerical information. Therefore, the player's interest can be enhanced by the impatience to end the advantageous state and the expectation that the mode of changing the numerical information will be a special mode. As described above, the remaining number of ATs that can be specified from the number information may not match the remaining number of ATs managed by the main board 40.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the change of the numerical information is a special mode, the remaining number of variable games that can be specified from the numerical information increases, so that the player who does not welcome the change of the gaming situation is interested. It can be further enhanced.

(4) According to the present embodiment, since the progress of the change of the numerical information is performed as a decrease of the numerical value displayed as an image, it is possible to realize an effect that is easy for the player to understand.
(5) According to the present embodiment, the normal mode and the special mode in the remaining number of times production can be easily distinguished from each other in terms of whether or not a fractional part of the numerical value is displayed, so that the production is easy for the player to understand. Can be realized.

(6) According to the present embodiment, when the variable game is started, the numerical value decreases with the decrease width as an integer value in the normal mode, while the numerical value decreases with the decrease width as the value after the decimal point in the special aspect. .. Therefore, the decrease in the number of remaining times of the variable game until the game situation changes makes it appear as if it is in a slow motion state, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player who does not welcome the change in the game situation.

(7) According to the present embodiment, the integer image unit G3 being displayed may or may not change when the variable game is started. That is, even if the variable game is started, the change of the integer image unit G3 being displayed does not necessarily progress, so that it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who is interested in the change of the game situation.

(8) According to the present embodiment, when the decimal image unit G4 is displayed, the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed even if the variable game is started. That is, it is possible to realize an effect that is easy for the player to understand by associating the change of the integer image unit G3 with no progress and the display of the decimal image unit G4.

(9) According to the present embodiment, when the decimal image unit G4 is displayed, when the variable game is started, the change of the decimal image unit G4 proceeds instead of the integer image unit G3. Therefore, it is determined that the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed, the display of the decimal image unit G4, and the progress of the change of the decimal image unit G4 are associated with each other, and the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed. , Can be understood more easily.

(10) According to the present embodiment, in a normal aspect, a background moving image, which is an example of a predetermined moving image, is displayed in a slow motion state. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the effect on the production as if the progress of the change of the numerical information is slowed down, and further enhance the interest of the player who does not welcome the change of the game situation.

(11) According to the present embodiment, the integer image unit G3 may change or the decimal image unit G4 may change with the start of the variable game. That is, even if the variable game is started, the change of the integer image unit G3 does not necessarily proceed, so that it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who is interested in the change of the game situation.

(12) According to the present embodiment, since both the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 may be displayed, which numerical information change progresses when the variable game is started is determined. You can draw attention to the player.

(13) In particular, according to the present embodiment, when the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are displayed and the numerical value shown in the decimal image unit G4 is zero, the display of the decimal image unit G4 is continued. It can be noticed whether or not it is. That is, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the special mode of the remaining number of times production continues or the special mode ends and shifts to the normal mode.

(14) To explain with a more specific example, for example, in a situation where "remaining 48.0 times" is displayed, the special mode continuously changes to "remaining 47.9 times" or the special mode. Is completed and changes to "remaining 47 times", or it is possible to create a situation in which the execution mode of the remaining number of times production branches. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the continuation of the AT state.

(15) According to the present embodiment, when both the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are displayed, the game situation is disadvantageous at least for the remaining number of variable games that can be specified from the integer image unit G3. Since it does not change, it can be expected that the display of the decimal image unit G4 will continue while giving the player a sense of security.

(16) To explain with a more specific example, for example, from the display content of "remaining 49 times" on the effect display device 15, the AT state continues until at least 49 variable games are completed. It is recognizable, and it is possible to recognize that an increase of a predetermined number of times (20 times as an example) is left as a possibility by making the mode of the remaining number of times effect a special mode.

(17) According to the present embodiment, the two numerical information can be clearly distinguished and grasped, such that the integer image unit G3 is the integer part and the decimal image part G4 is the decimal part. Therefore, it is possible to realize a production that is easy for the player to understand.

(18) According to the present embodiment, the number related to the game situation can be specified from the number information. Then, when the Xath or Xbth variable game is started, the decimal image unit G4 is additionally displayed, so that it is possible to create unexpectedness in the display of the integer image unit G3. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in displaying the integer image unit G3.

(19) According to the present embodiment, since the decimal image unit G4, which is an example of the additional information, is displayed in addition to the integer image unit G3, compared to the configuration in which both information are displayed individually. It is possible to easily identify the situation that is advantageous to the player.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the present embodiment, as an example of "the game situation changes", it is mentioned that the AT state that is advantageous to the player ends and shifts to the non-AT state that is relatively disadvantageous, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, "the game situation changes" may mean that the RT1 state ends and shifts to the RT0 state, or that the bonus game ends and shifts to a general game that is not a bonus game. In addition, "changing the game situation" does not affect (or substantially does not affect) the payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of payouts to the total number of bets, but it is not executed in other production states. It may be that the special effect state in which the effect can be executed ends and the state shifts to the normal state in which the special effect is not executed. That is, regardless of whether or not the "changing game situation" shown in the present specification is related to the payout rate, the player can recognize that the profit is large, and the profit is small. It includes shifting to a state in which the player can recognize it, and conversely, shifting from a state in which the player can recognize when the profit is small to a state in which the player can recognize when the profit is large. It is an intention. That is, "the game situation changes" may mean that the profit state that the player can recognize changes.

-In the present embodiment, the special mode of the remaining number of times effect is only the first special mode of displaying the first decimal image unit G4 indicating the numerical value at the first decimal place, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decimal point is further increased. A second special aspect may be provided for displaying the second decimal image unit G4 indicating the second decimal place numerical value. In this modification, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the first special mode for displaying the first decimal image unit G4 to the second special mode for displaying the second decimal image unit G4. It is possible to create a situation in which it is possible to specify that the remaining number of ATs that can be specified from the numerical information increases, even in the production of the remaining number of times by the special aspect.

-In the present embodiment, the special mode of the remaining number of times production is a mode in which the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed and the change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses, but the present invention is not limited to this. And the decimal image unit G4, the change of any of the image units determined by a predetermined lottery performed for each variable game may proceed.

-In the present embodiment, in the special mode of the remaining number of times production, the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed and the change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses in at least a part of the period of the special mode. However, the mode is not limited to this, and the mode may be such that the change of the integer image unit G3 does not always proceed and the change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses.

In the present embodiment, the normal mode of the remaining number production is the mode in which the integer image unit G3 is displayed and the decimal image unit G4 is not displayed, while the special mode of the remaining number production is the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image. The mode was to display the part G4, but the present invention is not limited to this. The special aspect may be an aspect in which a predetermined additional image is added to one or both of the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 and displayed, and in the normal aspect, one or one of the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 or It may be a mode in which a predetermined additional image to be added to and displayed on both is not displayed. Examples of the predetermined additional image include an image imitating a predetermined character and an image imitating an effect that emits light in a predetermined color tone.

-In the present embodiment, the special mode of the remaining number of times production is a mode in which the change of the integer image unit G3 does not proceed and the change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses, but the present invention is not limited to this. And the mode may be such that neither change of the decimal image unit G4 progresses. In this case, as in the above modification example, it is preferable to add an additional image to at least one of the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 and display the image. As in this modification example, the “favorable situation for the player” may be that the remaining number of variable games that can be specified from the numerical information does not decrease.

-In the present embodiment, the special mode of the remaining number of times effect is the mode of displaying the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a part or all of the period which is the special mode is used. In the period, the display of the integer image unit G3 may be omitted or simplified, and the decimal image unit G4 may be displayed.

-In the present embodiment, the information regarding the remaining number of ATs is notified by the remaining number of times effect, but the information is not limited to this, and the remaining number of times of the variable game until the transition from the non-AT state to the AT state is related by the remaining number of times effect. Information may be notified. For example, in this modification, in the normal aspect, the integer image unit G3 indicating a numerical value in which the ones digit value is decremented by 1 is displayed each time the variable game is started, while in the special aspect, the variable game is started. The integer image unit G3 indicating a numerical value in which the tens digit is decremented by 1 may be displayed each time. In this modified example, in the integer image unit G3, the portion indicating the ones digit is an example of the first numerical information, and the portion indicating the tens digit is an example of the second numerical information. According to this modified example, it is possible to make the player feel as if the period until the transition to the AT state has been shortened.

-In the present embodiment, the normal mode of changing the numerical information is a mode in which the numerical value that can be specified from the numerical information is decremented by 1 each time the variable game is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. The normal mode of the change of the numerical information may be a mode in which the numerical value identifiable from the numerical information decreases by n each time the m-time variable game is started. It is preferable that m is a natural number and n is a natural number, but the present invention is not limited to this, and n may be a value (decimal number) that exceeds 0 and does not exceed 1.

-In the present embodiment, the special mode of the change of the numerical information is a mode in which the numerical value identifiable from the numerical information is reduced by 0.1 each time the variable game is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. The special mode of the change of the numerical information may be a mode in which the numerical value identifiable from the numerical information is x-decreased each time the m-time variable game is started. x is preferably a value (decimal number) that exceeds 0 and does not exceed 1, but may be a natural number.

-In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times production has been shifted to a special mode with 11 variable games as one unit number as an example of Xs times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to 1 to 10 times, or 12 times or more. The variable game may be transferred to a special mode with one unit number of times.

-In the present embodiment, the change in the numerical information is that the numerical value that can be specified from the numerical information is reduced, but the change is not limited to this. The change in the numerical information may be an increase in a numerical value that can be identified from the numerical information. Further, the change in the numerical information may be both a decrease and an increase in the numerical value identifiable from the numerical information.

-In the present embodiment, the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 are both displayed on the same effect display device 15, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the integer image unit G3 and the decimal image unit G4 may be configured to be displayed on different display devices. Specifically, the slot machine 10 has a configuration in which the integer image unit G3 is displayed on the effect display device 15 which is an example of the main display device, and the decimal image unit G4 is displayed on a sub display device different from the main display device. May be good.

Further, the slot machine 10 of the present modification example includes a plurality of sub-display devices, determines one of the sub-display devices by a predetermined display lottery, and displays the decimal image unit G4 using the determined sub-display device. It may be configured to be used. Further, in the display lottery, the decimal image unit G4 is displayed on which sub-display device by adopting a configuration in which the winning probabilities of the plurality of sub-display devices are different according to the initial number of AT remaining times. Therefore, it may be possible to specify the degree of expectation, which is the number of times that the initial number of times is large.

-In the present embodiment, the "predetermined number" that makes it possible to specify that the game situation changes is AT remaining number = zero, but is not limited to this, and may be a specific number that is 1 or more. .. In this modified example, for example, a normal AT state and a special AT state in which the notification probability of operation information (probability of occurrence of navigation effect) is higher than that of the normal AT state are provided, and the remaining number of ATs is the above-mentioned specific number. When it becomes, the configuration may be such that the special AT state is changed to the normal AT state, or the normal AT state is changed to the special AT state.

-In the present embodiment, the number information is an image imitating Arabic numerals, but the number information is not limited to this, and may be an image imitating Roman numerals. Further, the number information may be an image imitating an icon different from the number as long as a predetermined number can be specified.

-In the present embodiment, the numerical information is an image displayed on the effect display device 15, but the number information is not limited to this. For example, a part or all of the numerical information may be displayed by a display such as 7-segment display.

-In the present embodiment, the predetermined moving images are the background moving images G2a and G2b, but the present invention is not limited to this. The predetermined moving image may be any moving image as long as it can make the decrease in the AT remaining number notified by the remaining number production slow. For example, the predetermined moving image may be a moving image that imitates a vehicle traveling, a moving image that imitates a falling object, or a moving image that imitates a predetermined character performing some movement. You may. Here, the predetermined character is not limited to an animal (horse) and a human as in the present embodiment, and may be only one of the human and the animal, or may be a robot or the like.

-In the present embodiment, the mode information displayed on the effect display device 15 is not limited to a predetermined moving image. For example, the mode information may be a still image or a combination of a still image and a moving image.

-In the present embodiment, the remaining number of ATs is not increased in the AT state, but the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to increase (so-called add) the remaining number of ATs in the AT state. You may. The main control CPU 40a has an increase in the number of remaining ATs (hereinafter referred to as an additional number) with a winning probability according to one or both of the combinations of symbols displayed in the winning combination lottery result and the variable game. Show) is determined. The main control CPU 40a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an addition command) capable of specifying the number of additions in the output buffer. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an additional command, the sub-control CPU 41a may shift the effect mode of the remaining number of times production to a special mode according to the number of additional commands that can be specified from the additional command.

For example, if the number of additions = 10 times, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the remaining number of times production by the special mode to be executed over 10 variable games, and if the number of additions = 100 times, the sub-control CPU 41a depends on the special mode over 100 variable games. It is good to execute the remaining number of times production. The additional numbers shown in this modified example are merely examples, and are not limited to these. For example, the determinable number of additions is not limited to an integral multiple of the minimum number of variable games, which is a special aspect.

-In the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 may be configured to be capable of causing a freeze state that stagnates the progress of the game. The main control CPU 40a may be configured to cause a freeze state before the start of rotation of the reels 16a to 16c triggered by the start operation, and the freeze state may be caused after the stops of all the reels 16a to 16c triggered by the stop operation. It may be configured to occur. In the frozen state, the reels 16a to 16c may be used to rotate the effect, and the effect display device 15 may perform a predetermined display effect.

-In the present embodiment, the "number related to the game situation" is the remaining number of ATs (the number of variable games), but is not limited to this. For example, when the AT state is configured to end on the condition that the remaining display count of the operation information (the remaining execution count of the navigation effect) becomes zero, the remaining display count of the operation information is "the number related to the game status". This is an example. The main control CPU 40a stores the remaining number of impressions in the main control RWM40c. The main control CPU 40a is configured to subtract 1 from the remaining number of impressions each time the operation information is displayed in the variable game. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute the remaining number of times effect in an manner in which the remaining number of display times can be specified. In this modified example, displaying the operation information in the variable game is an example of the predetermined condition and the progress condition described above. In addition, when the AT state is configured to end on the condition that the remaining number of game medals to be paid out as a prize becomes zero, the remaining number of game medals to be paid out is an example of "the number related to the game situation".

-The game medium used for the slot machine 10 is not limited to the game medal, and may be a game ball (so-called pachinko ball).
-In the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 is configured as a kind of gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko gaming machine using a gaming ball as a gaming medium may be configured. The pachinko gaming machine includes a frame for fixing the machine to the island equipment, a game board attached to the frame, and a main board 40 and a sub board 41 assembled behind the game board. The game board is provided with one or more starting ports, one or more large winning openings, and one or more gates so that the game balls flowing down the game area divided in the game board can be won. , Are formed. The pachinko gaming machine includes an opening / closing member (so-called ordinary electric accessory) that opens / closes a specific starting port, which is at least one of one or a plurality of starting ports.

In addition to the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15, the pachinko gaming machine includes a special display device capable of displaying a special symbol and a normal display device capable of displaying a normal symbol. For example, the decorative lamp 13 and the speaker 14 are provided on the frame body. For example, the special display device, the normal display device, and the effect display device 15 are provided at positions visible to the player on the game board.

The main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 executes a normal winning lottery when the game ball passes through the gate, and executes a normal variable game based on the result of the normal winning lottery. The normal variable game is played by changing the normal symbol on the normal display device. When the main control CPU 40a wins the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a displays a normal symbol capable of recognizing the normal hit in the normal fluctuation game, and causes a normal hit game after the end of the normal fluctuation game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing member is opened, which makes it easier to win a prize at the specific starting port.

The main control CPU 40a executes a special winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and executes a special variable game, which is a kind of variable game, based on the result of the special winning lottery. The special variable game in the pachinko gaming machine is played by variablely displaying a special symbol on the special display device. During the execution of the special variation game, the effect display device 15 executes the effect variation game, which is a kind of display effect, by displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

When the special hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a displays a special symbol capable of recognizing the special hit in the special variation game, and causes a special hit game after the end of the special variation game. The special winning game has one or a plurality of round games in which the large winning opening is opened, so that the winning of the large winning opening becomes easy. In pachinko gaming machines, when a game ball wins a prize in a winning opening such as a starting opening and a large winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize.

Further, the main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the game state after the end of the special hit game to the "advantageous state advantageous to the player". Whether or not the gaming state after the end of the special hit game is controlled to the advantageous state, and the type of the advantageous state when controlling to the advantageous state differ depending on the establishment status of the conditions for granting the advantageous state. This granting condition may be the type of winning in the special winning lottery, or may be that the game ball has passed through a specific area (so-called V zone) in the large winning opening in the special winning game. .. In this modification, the types of advantageous states include those in which the initial number of remaining times of the variable game that can be controlled to the advantageous state is different.

Here, as the "advantageous state advantageous to the player" in the pachinko gaming machine, as described below, one gaming state that can be arbitrarily selected from various gaming states is used alone or a plurality of gaming states. It can be configured in combination. Hereinafter, a gaming state in which an advantageous state can be configured will be described.

In a pachinko gaming machine, a high ball entry rate state in which the winning rate of a game ball to a specific starting port is higher than that in a normal state is an example of an “advantageous state advantageous to the player”. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player from the viewpoint that it is easy to obtain an opportunity to execute the special variable game because it is easier to win the game ball to the specific starting port as compared with the normal state.

The high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one of the three controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal hit lottery (normal win probability) with a higher probability than in the normal state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the opening / closing members in one normal hit game longer than in the normal state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the normal state, and the opening time of the opening / closing member in one normal hit game is set to the normal state. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that are longer than in the case of.

In the pachinko gaming machine, the fluctuation time shortening state in which the average fluctuation time of the special fluctuation game is shortened as compared with the normal state is an example of the “advantageous state advantageous to the player”. Since the variable time shortened state increases the number of special variable games that can be substantially executed per unit time, it is advantageous for the player from the viewpoint of improving the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special variable game.

For example, the first special variation game is executed when the game ball enters the non-specific start port, and the second special variation game is executed when the game ball enters the specific start port. When the pachinko game machine is configured, it is preferable that the average fluctuation time of at least the second special fluctuation game is shortened as compared with the normal state in the fluctuation time shortened state.

In a pachinko gaming machine, a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of winning a big hit (big hit probability) in a special hit lottery is higher than that in a normal state is an example of an "advantageous state advantageous to the player". The probability fluctuation state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning a big hit is increased as compared with the normal state.

The main control CPU 40a sets an initial number command in the output buffer that can specify the initial number of variable games that can be controlled in an advantageous state with the end of the special hit game. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts the variable game, the main control CPU 40a sets a remaining number command in the output buffer that can specify the remaining number of times of the variable game that can be controlled in an advantageous state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the remaining number of times effect is executed in the same manner as in the present embodiment. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present modification example, the player can specify the remaining number of variable games until the gaming situation changes as an example of the "number related to the gaming situation". In this modified example, "changing the game situation" means that the advantageous state ends and the normal state shifts to the normal state.

For example, the pachinko gaming machine is, as an example of an advantageous state, a first advantageous state in which the ball entry rate is high and the fluctuation time is shortened, and a high ball entry rate state in which the fluctuation time is shortened. A second advantageous state, which is a probability fluctuation state, may be provided. In this way, when an advantageous state is configured by combining a plurality of gaming states, the same initial number of times may be set as the remaining number of times of all the gaming states, or the initial number of times may be different for each gaming state. , The game state may be continued until the next special hit game is generated.

-The function of the main board 40 in this embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. Further, the main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-The function of the sub-board 41 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. A control board may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(1) The numerical information is a numerical value displayed as an image, the first numerical information is an integer part of the numerical value, and the second numerical information is a decimal part of the numerical value. ..

(2) When the variable game is started when the value of the first decimal place among the numerical values is zero, the decrease width is set as an integer value and the numerical value is decreased, and the decrease width is set to the first decimal place. There are times when the above-mentioned numerical value decreases as the value of.

10 ... slot machine, 15 ... effect display device, 40 ... main board, 40a ... main control CPU, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, G2a, G2b ... background moving image, G3 ... integer image part, G4 ... decimal Image part.

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It is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game with a variable display of symbols.
A display means capable of displaying number information capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the variable game until the game situation changes, and a display means.
A display control means for controlling the display means is provided.
The change mode of the numerical information includes a first mode and a second mode, and when the change mode of the numerical information is the first mode, when the change mode of the numerical information is the second mode. In comparison, it is possible to identify a favorable situation for the player,
In the display means, when the change mode of the numerical information is the second mode, when the variable game is started, the change of the first numerical information progresses, while the change of the second numerical information progresses. When the variation game is started when the change mode of the number information is the first mode, the change of the first number information does not proceed, while the change of the second number information progresses. death,
The change mode of the number information can be changed a plurality of times from the time when the number information is displayed until the change in the game situation can be specified by the remaining number of times of the variable game that can be specified from the number information. I der, the period from the number information is displayed until it becomes possible identify changes in the game situation by the remaining number of identifiable said variation game from the number information, the change mode of the number of information A gaming machine characterized in that the period according to the first aspect can be included a plurality of times. The change pattern of the change mode of the numerical information includes a plurality of specific change patterns in which the change mode of the numerical information is the first mode.
The first opportunity for the change mode of the number information to be changed to the first mode is that the number of times the variable game is executed after the number information is displayed reaches a specific number of times, and the specific number of times is any. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of times is the same even if the specific change pattern is the same. In the display means, the first background image is displayed when the change mode of the numerical information is the first mode, and the second background image is displayed when the change mode of the numerical information is the second mode. The first background image and the second background image are configured to include a predetermined image, and the predetermined image changes at a different speed between the first background image and the second background image. Or the gaming machine according to claim 2.

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