JP6934282B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, slot machines. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of identification information are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion. Is set, and the rotation of the reels is started by operating the start lever with the specified number of bets set, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a predetermined display result is derived, and a prize is generated. That is, the game progresses by the operation of the player.

There are various types of winning roles such as small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of the small winning combination, the player can obtain the profit that a fixed number of medals are paid out for each type of the small winning combination. By winning a bonus, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a bonus. With the replay winning, you can get the benefit of being able to play the next game without spending new medals on setting the number of bets.

In order for each winning combination, including the bonus combination, to be won, in general, the winning flag must be set by winning the internal lottery held in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). Then, the combinations of the symbols that make up the winning combination in the internal lottery are aligned with the valid winning line, and the combinations of the symbols that make up the winning combination in the internal lottery are not aligned with the valid winning line. Reel control is performed.

In such slot machines, when a special state such as a bonus ends, there is a machine that shifts to a specific state such as RT in which a replay is won with a high probability (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5425377

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the specific state is controlled in succession to the special state, the player recognizes that the special state and the specific state are separate states. I couldn't improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is a slot capable of improving the interest of a game by making a player recognize that a special state and a specific state are a series of states. To provide a machine.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A special state control means that controls a special state that is advantageous to the player by deriving the special display result,
After the special state is completed, the specific state control means for controlling the specific state which is advantageous for the player, and the specific state control means.
A delay control execution means capable of executing delay control that delays the progress of the game when the specific state ends, and
It is equipped with a display means for displaying game value information that can identify the game value given to the player.
The display means
Based on said controlled in a special state, to display the initial value information of the value information for the game, and starts updating the display of the previous SL value information for a game, and the execution of the character presentation displaying a character image Start and
When the game value is given in the special state, the game value information is displayed to be updated.
Even in the specific state after the special state is completed, the game value information is taken over and displayed, and the character effect is taken over and executed.
When the game value is given in the specific state, the game value information is displayed to be updated.
Based on the end of the specific state, the display of the game value information is finished, and the display is finished.
The delay control executing means does not execute the delay control when the special state ends.
Further, the configuration may be as follows.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
By deriving the special display result (second bonus transition display result: net 7-net 7-net 7 and black 7-white 7-net 7), it is controlled to a special state (second bonus) that is advantageous to the player. Special state control means (main control unit 41) and
After the special state is completed, the specific state control means for controlling the specific state (RT3 as shown in FIG. 18) which is advantageous for the player, and the specific state control means.
A delay control executing means (which executes a freeze at the timing T2 of FIG. 18) capable of executing a delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the specific state ends is provided.

According to such a configuration, since the delay control is executed when the specific state ends, it is possible to make the player recognize that the period from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state is a series of states. Because it can be done, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
A predetermined effect (a character effect displaying the character 512 shown in FIG. 18) is executed in the special state, and at least a part of the predetermined effect is taken over and executed even in the specific state after the special state ends (the first). 2 The character production that was executed during the bonus is also executed at RT3).

According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of a predetermined effect, the player can be made to recognize that the state from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state is a series of states, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Granting means (main control unit 41) that grants game value (medals, credits) according to the progress of the game, and
A granting game value storage means (RAM 91c) that stores the amount of game value granted after the special state is started, and
Specific information (the number of medals granted 514) capable of specifying the amount of game value stored by the granted game value storage means is displayed in the special state, and in the specific state after the special state ends. Also, the display means for taking over and displaying the specific information (the number of medals granted 514 displayed during the second bonus is also displayed at RT3) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of displaying specific information, the player can be made to recognize that the period from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state is a series of states. Can be improved.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The delay control executing means does not execute the delay control when the special state ends (at the timing T1 of FIG. 18, the freeze is not executed).

According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of executing the delay control, the player can be made to recognize that the period from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state is a series of states. Can be improved.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
It also has a value storage means (credit) for owning games that stores the value for games owned by the player.
The delay control executing means controls to return a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the owned game value storage means as the delay control (described in (1) of [About Freeze] of the modified example. Execute the automatic settlement process).

According to such a configuration, since the control for returning the game value stored in the possessed game value storage means is executed after the end of the specific state, the specific state ends after the special state starts. Since it is possible to make the player recognize that the above is a series of states, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
The delay control is a control that is terminated by a predetermined operation of a clerk (as described in (2) of [About freeze] of a modified example, the delay control executes a special freeze that is terminated by an operation on the reset switch 23. The first control to be performed, or the freeze for a predetermined time (10 seconds) is executed, and after the freeze is completed, the second control for controlling to the stop state, the freeze for a predetermined time (10 seconds) is not executed, and the state is stopped. Perform any of the third controls to control).

According to such a configuration, since the delay control that is executed until the end operation is accepted is executed after the end of the specific state, it is a series of states from the start of the special state to the end of the specific state. Since it is possible to make the player recognize that, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
Further provided with a predetermining means for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the special display result (whether or not either BB2 or BB4 is elected).
The specific state control means is specified when any of a plurality of types of conditions including a predetermined condition that is satisfied by the determination that the prior determination means determines that the derivation of the special display result is permitted is satisfied. End the state (by winning the bonus at RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the RT3 ends by shifting to the inside),
The delay control executing means does not execute the delay control when the specific state ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied (even if the RT3 ends by winning the bonus at RT3 after the end of the second bonus). Freeze is not performed).

According to such a configuration, when it is decided to allow the derivation of the special display result during the specific state, the specific state is terminated, but the delay control is not executed, so that the rhythm of the game is not disturbed. Can be.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a bonus combination, the symbol combination of a bonus combination, and the technical matter related to a bonus combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the game state and the transition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state and RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd bonus and RT3.

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

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

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when each rotation is stopped are provided. Data that can identify the player-owned game value (number of medals) related to credits is stored in the RAM 41c.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, an insertion request LED17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and a start switch. After the operation of 7, the LED19 in the weight that notifies that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay prize is won. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided. In the following, the start switch operation (that is, the operation of rotating three reels) in a state where the bet number is properly set is referred to as a lever-on operation.

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

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

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the perspective window 3. The symbols to be derived and displayed (display results) are the symbols displayed on the LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead. It is a design for a total of 5 frames.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. A reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100, and the like are provided inside the housing 1. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for rotating reels, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position corresponding to each of the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing inserted medals, a hopper motor 34b for discharging the stored medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting payout medals, and the like. On the front of the power box 100, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value (for example, 1 to 6 and 6 have the highest payout rate) and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided. ing.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a set value display 24 that displays the set value while the set value is being changed or confirmed, and the flow path of the inserted medal is set to either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout outlet 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching and a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side is provided.

Further, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like are provided.

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

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

The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

5 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations. The names of the winning combinations are shown in the name columns of FIGS. 5 to 7, and the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown in the symbol combination column. In the game state column of FIGS. 5 and 7, the game state to be transferred at the time of winning is shown in the game state column. The related information column of FIG. 5 shows the related information of the bonus. The bonus end condition column of FIG. 5 shows the conditions for ending the transferred bonus. In the following, the big bonus may be referred to as BB and the regular bonus may be referred to as RB. For example, BB2 wins when the combination of "net 7-net 7-net 7" is aligned on the winning line, and when BB2 is won, it is controlled by 2 inside, and the end condition of BB2 is 316 or more. It is a condition that is established when the medal is paid out. Also, big bonuses and regular bonuses may be simply called bonuses or special roles.

In the combination column of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines in FIGS. 6 and 7, the combination of the symbols that will be the winning symbol is the combination of the symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line, and is easy for the player to recognize. The combination is shown. In the payout number column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay game grant) is shown. "/" Indicates "or". For example, for the upward-sloping bevel in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line is "bell-bell-replay" or "bell-bell-plum", and 10 medals are paid out at the time of winning.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. As for the transition roll, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, and the reels other than the reels that are the conditions for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell are the first stop and are won. If the upper bell is missed, it will be aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2-4, the transition to RT1 is performed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, internal 1, internal 2, RB, and BB (RB), and further controlled to any of RT 0 to 4 in the normal gaming state. Will be done. The RAM 41c is allocated an area in which a game state flag that can specify the game state is stored and an area in which the RT flag that can specify the RT type is stored. The game state flag is 4-bit data, and for example, 0000 indicates a normal game state. In the RAM 41c, an area capable of storing the number of RT remaining games is allocated together with the RT flag storage area for one byte, and the number of remaining games until the end of RT is stored. In the case of RT0, 3, 4 which does not end when the number of games is exhausted, 0 is set as the number of remaining RT games.

As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the value of the game state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the game state is normal and RT0. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, in normal RT0, when the promotion replay wins in normal RT1 (when any of replays GR1 to GR1 is won and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). , Normal / RT1 and Normal / RT2 are transferred when the specified number of games is exhausted. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games remaining as RT is set. Set. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal RT0, the normal RT0 shifts to the normal RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition roll, or becomes a normal RT2 by winning a special replay. It ends when it shifts or when a special role is won and it shifts to internal 1 or internal 2.

Normal / RT1 shifts when the transition roll stops at normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4, or when the fall replay wins at normal / RT0. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT1, and 1000 is set as the number of remaining RT games. Then, in normal RT1, the number of RT remaining games is subtracted for each game, and the specified number of games (1000G in this embodiment) is exhausted and the number of RT remaining games becomes 0, which is normal.・ It ends when it shifts to RT0 or when a special role is won and shifts to internal 1 or internal 2. Normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4 are as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

Internal 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB1 and RB2 are won among the special roles in the normal game state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating 1 in the inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the internal medium 1, the internal medium 1 ends when the special role that triggered the transition to the internal medium 1 wins a prize and shifts to the BB (RB) or RB. ..

Internal 2 shifts when BB2 and BB4 of the special roles are won in the normal game state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0010 indicating 2 inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the internal middle 2, the internal middle 2 ends when the special role that triggered the transition to the internal middle 2 wins a prize and shifts to the BB (RB) or RB. ..

The RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0100 indicating RB, the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, the RB ends by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times (see FIG. 5).

The BB (RB) shifts when the BB wins a prize inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, the BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the BB (RB) exceeds the specified number (316) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the BB (RB).

Of the normal game state, internal 1, 2, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous game states. Further, among RTs 0 to 4 in the normal game state, RT0, 2 and 3 have a high probability of winning the re-game combination, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT1. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than 4. In the normal game state, RT0, 2 and 3 both have a higher medal payout rate per game than RT1 and 4, but among them, RT3 wins the SP replay that triggers the execution of the AT lottery. In that respect, it can be said that it is in a more advantageous state for the player than RT0 and 2. Further, while there is a direct transition from RT2 to RT3, there is no direct transition from RT0 to RT3, and in this respect, RT2 can be said to be in a more advantageous state for the player than RT0.

RTs 1 and 4 in the normal game state have a lower probability of winning the re-game combination, and the medal payout rate per game is lower than RT0, 2 and 3, in that they are lower than RT0, 2 and 3. It can be said that it is a disadvantage for the player.

In the following, BB1, BB3, RB1, and RB2 are collectively referred to as the first bonus. BB2 and BB4 are collectively called the second bonus. When the first bonus ends, it shifts to RT4. When the second bonus ends, 30 AT games are added and the game shifts to RT3.

11 to 14 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state. In the lottery target combination column, the name is shown, and in the game status column, for each type such as RT, the lottery target combination is indicated by a circle, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value below the circle. Shows the number of judgment values related to. For example, BB1 is a lottery target winning combination on 5/65536 in any of RT0 to RT4. FIG. 15 shows a combination of combinations constituting the simultaneous winning combinations shown in FIGS. 11 to 14. For example, a weak watermelon is an upper watermelon + a downward-sloping watermelon.

16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left, middle, and right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left, middle, and right. For example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll is derived. Will be done.

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

The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed. After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning by a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed (see FIGS. 11 to 15 and the like). When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 16 and 17).

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like). .. When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, and the game state is changed according to the combination of symbols on the winning line (see FIGS. 9 and 10). As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[About AT]
For example, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery opportunity is an opportunity that is established when a predetermined AT lottery target combination is won. The AT lottery target roles are weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, and SP replay.

When it is determined that the AT is controlled and the AT is won, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT notification effect for notifying the player of the AT winning, and then the main control unit 41 performs an AT control process for controlling the AT. .. The AT lottery process is a process of determining whether or not to give the number of AT games, and if the number of AT games is given, the number of AT games. In the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the number of AT games given. .. After the AT lottery process is completed, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT game number command indicating the number of AT games (including 0) determined to be granted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 Can identify the number of AT games determined to be granted by receiving and analyzing the AT game number command. In the AT notification process, the number of AT games given by winning the AT or winning the AT is notified.

During AT, the sub-control unit 91 selects a symbol combination that is advantageous for the player when receiving a command transmitted when the predetermined lottery target combination shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is won by the internal lottery process. A navigation effect that can specify the advantageous operation procedure for stopping on the LN (pushing order: see the advantageous operation procedure 513 in FIG. 18) is executed. Therefore, the player is advantageous by being controlled by the AT. The advantageous symbol combination is, for example, a promotion replay when the replay GR1-6 and the replay GR11-16 are won, a special replay when the replay GR21-25 is won, an SP replay when the replay GR31-36 is won, and the left bell 1 ~ Right bell 4 When winning, it means a downward-sloping bell or a middle bell.

Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as the second stop reel, the stop is referred to as the second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as the third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, stopping the left reel 2L first is the left first stop, stopping the middle reel 2C first is the middle first stop, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called the first right stop.

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

At the end of the game, the main control unit 41 transmits a game state command to the sub control unit 91. The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The sub-control unit 91 can identify the game state and the type of RT by analyzing the game state command. For example, when the second bonus transition display result is derived, the main control unit 41 transmits a game state command capable of identifying that the game state of the next game is the second bonus to the sub control unit 91. The second bonus transition display result is a display result that triggers the transition to the second bonus, and in the present embodiment, refers to net 7-net 7-net 7 and black 7-white 7-net 7 (FIG. 5). , See FIG. 9). The sub-control unit 91 identifies that the second bonus is controlled by analyzing the game state command.

The main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command after all reels have stopped and a winning determination has been made. The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be given at the time of winning. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning by analyzing the winning determination command.

The sub-control unit 91 can specify the number of medals to be awarded at the time of winning by analyzing the winning determination command, for example, during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The sub-control unit 91 stores in the RAM 91c the medal-giving number data capable of specifying the specified medal-giving number during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The sub-control unit 91 sets the number of medals specified from the number of medals given data in the RAM 91c each time a medal is given during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. The medal granting number data is updated so as to increase by the amount. When RT3 ends, the medal granting number data stored in the RAM 91c is deleted.

Under the control of the sub-control unit 91, the display control circuit 92 displays the number of medals given 514 (see (a) to (f) (f) in FIG. 18 (B)) specified from the data on the number of medals given in the RAM 91c. It is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the upper left corner) of the display area of the display 51. When the medal-giving number data in the RAM 91c is updated, the sub-control unit 91 updates and displays the medal-giving number data specified from the updated medal-giving number data. That is, the number of medals granted 514 is the accumulated (total) number of medals granted during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. By displaying the number of medals granted 514 in this way, the player can directly recognize the total number of medals granted during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The main control unit transmits a freeze command to the sub control unit 91 when it is determined to control the freeze described with reference to FIG. A freeze is a state in which an operation for advancing a game is not accepted (or delayed). The operations for advancing the normal game are a bet operation, a lever-on operation, and a reel stop operation. The betting operation means an operation on the MAXBET switch 6. That is, during the freeze, the game does not proceed no matter what operation is performed by the player (for example, even if the bet operation is performed, the bet number is not set, and even if the start switch 7 is operated, the reel is stopped. The reel does not rotate).

The freeze command is a command that can specify when the freeze starts and the execution time of the freeze. By analyzing the freeze command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the timing at which the freeze is started and the execution time of the freeze.

[About the timing chart when controlled by the second bonus]
A timing chart when controlled by the second bonus (see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A mainly shows a state (second bonus or RT3), and FIG. 18B shows an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

By deriving the second bonus transition display result, the second bonus starts at the timing T0. As shown in (a), when the second bonus is started, a start effect for notifying that the second bonus has started is executed. The start effect is an effect of displaying the characters 510 of "Big bonus start!" On the liquid crystal display 51. The screen of (a) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the screen of (a) is displayed for a predetermined time, the effect during the bonus is executed.

The effect during the bonus is an effect of displaying the character 512 as shown in (a). The effect during the bonus is continuously executed during the second bonus and during RT3 after the end of the second bonus. In addition to the bonus production (display of character 512), the number of medals granted 514 is displayed. In the example of (a), since it is the first game of the second bonus and no medal is given, the characters "0 GET" are displayed.

The screen (c) is a screen in the game when three games have been digested since the second bonus was started. The character effect is also executed on the screen (c) (character 512 is displayed). Further, on the screen (c), the number of medals granted 514 that can be specified that a total of 15 medals have been granted after being controlled by the second bonus is displayed.

At timing T1, it is assumed that the bonus end condition for ending the second bonus is satisfied. As shown in the bonus end condition column of FIG. 5, the bonus end condition is a condition that is established when a total of 316 or more medals are given after the second bonus is started. On the effect screen at the timing T1, as shown in (d), the character 512 is displayed, and the number of medals granted 514 that can identify that 316 medals have been granted is displayed.

From the game following the game in which the second bonus is completed, the game is transferred to RT3 with 30 AT games added (see FIG. 9). Here, the sub-control unit 91 takes over all of the effect modes of the character effect that were executed during the second bonus, and executes the character effect even in RT3 after the second bonus is completed. In other words, the sub-control unit 91 also executes the same effect as the character effect executed during the second bonus in RT3 after the second bonus ends.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays the medal granting number 514 that can specify the medal granting number data in the RAM 91c in the second bonus, and takes over the medal granting number 514 even during RT3 after the second bonus ends. Display with. In the example of FIG. 18 (B), in the game in which the second bonus is completed, as shown in (d), the characters "316 GET" are displayed as the number of medals awarded 514, and as shown in (e). Even if the game shifts to RT3, which is the next game after the game in which the second bonus is completed, the characters "316 GET" are displayed as the number of medals awarded 514.

The screen (f) is a screen in the game when three games have been digested since RT3 was started. As shown in (f), since the RT3 is also controlled by the AT, a navigation effect for displaying the advantageous operation procedure 513 is executed. The advantageous operation procedure 513 shown in (f) is a procedure of a middle first stop, a left second stop, and a right third stop.

After the 30 AT games have been digested, the navigation effect is not executed, so that when the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, they are controlled by RT1. This is because, when the navigation effect is not executed, the player normally performs the left first stop operation, and when the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the player shifts out by the left first stop operation. This is because the eyes are derived.

At the timing T2, RT3 ends and freezes are executed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Here, the timing T2 is the timing at which the transition result for shifting to RT1 is derived.

During the freeze execution period, the end effect is executed. The end effect is an effect of displaying the characters 516 of "Big bonus end!" On the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in (K). The screen of (g) is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). It is preferable that at least a part of the period for displaying the screen of (g) overlaps with the period during which the freeze is executed. That is, the screen (G) may be displayed before the freeze is started, and in this case, the display may be terminated during the freeze execution, and after the freeze is completed. The display may be terminated. Further, the screen (g) may be displayed during the freeze execution, and in this case, the display may be terminated during the freeze execution, and the display may be displayed after the freeze is completed. You may end it.

Further, as shown at the timing T1, the freeze is not executed at the timing T1 (the timing of switching from the second bonus to the RT3). Further, when a bonus is won during RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the RT3 ends and is transferred to the inside corresponding to the selected bonus (see FIG. 9). Freezing is not executed even when RT3 ends by winning a bonus during the RT3.

When the second bonus ends, the number of AT games may remain M games (M is a natural number). For example, during AT, the second bonus (BB2 or BB4) is won, and the transferred second bonus ends. In this way, when the second bonus ends and the number of AT games remains M games, RT3 is controlled as AT for M + 30 games.

[Main effects obtained by this embodiment]
Next, the main effects obtained by the present embodiment will be described.

(1) In the present embodiment, when the second bonus transition display result (net 7-net 7-net 7 and black 7-white 7-net 7) is derived, the second bonus is controlled at the timing T0 of FIG. Will be done. Further, at the end of RT3, freeze is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to make the player recognize that the state from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3 is a series of states, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) During the second bonus, a character effect for displaying the character 512 is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 18 (d) and 18 (e), the character effect is inherited even at RT3 after the end of the second bonus. Execute with. Therefore, from the viewpoint of character production, it is possible to make the player recognize that the period from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3 is a series of states, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) The RAM 91c stores the medal granting number data capable of specifying the medal granting number 514 after the start of the second bonus. As shown in FIGS. 18 (d) and 18 (e), the display control circuit 92 displays the number of medals granted 514 specified from the medal grant number data in the second bonus, and RT3 after the second bonus ends. Also, the number of medals granted 514 is taken over and displayed. Therefore, from the viewpoint of displaying the number of medals granted 514, the player can be made to recognize that the period from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3 is a series of states, so that the interest of the game can be improved. ..

(4) As shown in the timing T1 of FIG. 18, even if the second bonus ends, the freeze is not executed, and the freeze is executed when the RT after the end of the second bonus ends. Therefore, from the viewpoint of executing the freeze, the player can be made to recognize that the period from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3 is a series of states, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) When a bonus is won during RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the RT3 ends and is transferred to the inside corresponding to the selected bonus (see FIG. 9). Therefore, even if the second bonus ends, it can be transferred to the bonus again, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the freeze is not executed even when the RT3 ends by winning the bonus during the RT3. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the state from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3 is a series of states, and it is possible to keep the flow (rhythm) of the game.

(6) When RT3 is completed, the end effect is executed as shown in FIG. 18 (g). Here, the end effect is not an effect of notifying that the RT3 has ended, but an effect of notifying that the bonus has ended. Therefore, by executing the end effect, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus has ended, and the player can be in a series of states from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3. Can be recognized.

In addition, the end effect is executed together with the freeze. When the freeze is executed, the game does not proceed regardless of the operation of the player, so that the effect screen (screen of (ki)) of the end effect can be attracted attention. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the production content (the end of the bonus) of the end effect, and the player recognizes that there is a series of states from the start of the second bonus to the end of RT3. Can be made to.

(7) As shown in FIG. 9, the second bonus is a bonus in which a process for causing the player to recognize that the state is in a series with RT3 is executed, while the first bonus is a bonus in which such a process is executed. However, after the end of the first bonus, it is a bonus that is transferred to RT4. Here, "the process of causing the player to recognize that the state is in a series with RT3" is the process of executing the freeze in T2, the character production, and the process of taking over the number of medals granted 514 (FIG. 18 (d), (e). )) And so on. In this way, the playability can be made different between the first bonus and the second bonus, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) Further, the navigation effect is not executed during the second bonus, but the navigation effect is executed in RT3, and the effect mode is different between the second bonus and RT3. However, the second bonus is in an advantageous state for the player, and even if the navigation effect is executed at RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the navigation effect is controlled by the AT during the second bonus. Recognize that there is. Therefore, while the navigation effect is executed during the second bonus, the player does not recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in different states even if the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, and the second bonus. It is possible to make the player recognize that and RT3 are in a series of states.

[Modification example]
Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described present embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be combined and implemented, and the technical items described in the above-mentioned present embodiment may be implemented. May be carried out by substituting with the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified example may be further combined and carried out with respect to the replaced one. ..

[About freeze]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the freeze is executed when RT3 is completed. The automatic settlement process may be executed during the freeze. Here, in the automatic settlement process, the main control unit 41 setstles the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets (returns the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets). ) Processing. When the automatic settlement process is completed, the freeze is also released. In this way, when the RT3 is completed, the automatic settlement process is executed, so that the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and the RT3 are in a series of states.

Further, it is preferable not to execute the automatic settlement process when the second bonus ends (timing T1). According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of executing the automatic settlement process, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and the RT3 are in a series of states, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, it is preferable that the automatic settlement process is also executed when a bonus different from the second bonus (that is, the first bonus) ends. According to such a configuration, the automatic settlement process is executed at the end of the first bonus. On the other hand, when the second bonus ends, the automatic settlement process is not executed, but is executed when RT3 after the end of the second bonus ends. Therefore, when RT3 ends, the player can be made to recognize that the bonus has ended as when the first bonus ends, and as a result, the player can tell that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states. Can be recognized by.

(2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the freeze is executed for a predetermined time (10 seconds) when RT3 is completed. When RT3 is completed, any one of the first to third controls may be executed.

The first control is a control that executes a special freeze after the end of RT3. Here, the special freeze is a freeze that does not end after a lapse of a predetermined time like the freeze described in the present embodiment, and is a freeze that ends by a predetermined operation of a clerk. The predetermined operation is, for example, an operation on the reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4). Since the reset switch 23 is installed inside the front door 1b, a key (not shown) for opening the front door 1b is required to operate the reset switch 23. This key is held by a clerk of a game store and not by a player. Therefore, substantially, the reset switch 23 is a switch that can be operated by the clerk and cannot be operated by the player. Further, the special freeze may be a freeze that automatically ends after a long period of time (for example, 10 hours).

The second control is a control that executes a freeze for a predetermined time (10 seconds) when the RT3 ends, and shifts to a stopped state when the freeze ends. Here, the stopped state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled until the reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) is operated, and the progress of the game is possible when the reset switch 23 is operated. (That is, the stopped state is released). When controlled to the stopped state, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, a message "Please call a clerk". The player who sees the message operates a call switch (not shown) for calling the clerk. The clerk who recognizes that the call switch has been operated opens the front door 1a and operates the reset switch 23. By the operation, the stopped state is released and the game can proceed.

The third control is a control that shifts to a stopped state without executing a freeze when RT3 ends.

In this way, regardless of which of the first to third controls is executed, it is controlled to a special state after the end of RT3. Here, the special state is a state in which the game is not progressed and is terminated by a predetermined operation of the clerk (the game can be progressed). In the first control, the special state is the state in which the special freeze is executed. In the second control, the special state includes a freeze that is executed for a predetermined time (10 seconds) and a stop state that is transferred after the freeze is completed. In the third control, the special state does not include a freeze that is executed for a predetermined time (10 seconds), but includes a stop state.

In this way, when RT3 ends, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states by being controlled to a special state.

Further, it is preferable not to execute the control to the special state when the second bonus ends (timing T1). According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of executing the control to the stopped state, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and the RT3 are in a series of states, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be done.

Further, it is preferable that the control to the special state is also executed when a bonus different from the second bonus (that is, the first bonus) ends. According to such a configuration, the control to the special state is executed at the end of the first bonus. On the other hand, when the second bonus ends, the control to the special state is not executed, and is executed when RT3 after the end of the second bonus ends. Therefore, when RT3 after the end of the second bonus ends, the player can be made to recognize that the bonus has ended as when the first bonus ends, and as a result, the second bonus and RT3 are in a series. The player can be made to recognize that it is in a state.

(3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the freeze is executed when RT3 ends. The freeze may be performed when the second bonus is initiated. It is preferable that at least a part of the freeze execution period at the start of the second bonus overlaps with the execution period of the start effect (the effect of displaying the characters "Big bonus start!"). According to such a configuration, since the game does not proceed when the start effect is being executed, the player's attention can be drawn to the start effect, and it is clear to the player that the second bonus has been started. Can be recognized by. Also, at the end of RT3 after the end of the second bonus, the end effect that can identify that the second bonus has ended is executed together with the freeze. Therefore, the second bonus is started with the execution of the start effect and the freeze notifying the start of the second bonus, and the RT3 ends with the execution of the end effect and the freeze notifying the end of the second bonus. The player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states.

(4) It has been described that during the period in which the freeze of the present embodiment is being executed, the reels are maintained in a stopped state and the reels do not rotate even if an operation for advancing the game (lever-on operation, etc.) is performed. However, during the freeze, the reels may operate in a different manner than when not controlled by the freeze. For example, the reel may vibrate during the freeze.

(5) In the present embodiment, the freeze is described as being executed at the timing T2 from which the transition roll is derived. However, the timing at which the freeze is executed is not limited to T2, and may be another timing as long as it is near T2. The timing at which the freeze is executed may be, for example, the third stop timing for deriving the transition result.

[About the state]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the end condition of RT3 after the end of the second bonus is a condition that is satisfied by deriving the transition result. Specifically, when the second bonus ends, 30 AT games are added. After the number of AT games of the 30 games has been exhausted, when the middle bell or the right bell is won, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, a transition result is derived, RT3 ends, and the game shifts to RT1. That is, it was explained that the RT3 at the end of the second bonus is substantially 30 games.

However, the termination condition of RT3 may be another condition. For example, when the second bonus ends, 30 AT games are added, and the number of games controlled by RT3 is defined as the same number of games (30 games). As a result, the end condition of RT3 may be a condition that is satisfied by digesting 30 games. That is, ART (AT + RT3) is controlled for 30 games, and when the 30 games are exhausted, ART (both AT and RT3) may be forcibly terminated.

(2) Further, the display result that satisfies the end condition of RT3 is not limited to the transition roll described in the present embodiment, and may be another roll (display result). For example, the display result that satisfies the end condition of RT3 may be a display result that wins a predetermined small winning combination accompanied by payout. Further, the display result may be a special display result of a small winning combination having a large number of medals paid out among the winning combinations.

In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the second bonus ends, 30 AT games are added and the game shifts to RT3. In the games after 30 games have been digested since the transition to RT3, when the winning combination for deriving the special display result is won, the operation procedure for deriving the special display result is notified. As a result, when the operation is performed according to the notified operation procedure, the RT3 is terminated by deriving the display result.

(3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that there are two bonus states (first bonus and second bonus) (see FIG. 9). However, the number of bonus states may be 3 or more, or 1 as well. When the number of states of the bonus is 1, it is preferable that the bonus corresponds to the second bonus of the present embodiment.

(4) In the present embodiment, the special state is the second bonus, and the specific state is RT3. However, at least one of the special state and the specific state may be any state as long as it is advantageous to the player. Further, the special state may be a state other than the bonus, and the specific state may be a state other than RT3.

For example, at least one of the special state and the specific state is a challenge bonus (a state in which all small wins are won), a concentrated state of small wins, a state in which the probability of winning a small win is higher than usual, AT, and an advantageous RT. It may be any one of (a state in which the replay is won with a high probability) and a state in which the probability of being granted a privilege is improved.

Here, the privilege may be the number of AT games, Navistock (1 Navistock = 50 AT games), medals, and the like. Not limited to this, it may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, a device that notifies information for identifying whether or not a player is in a so-called AT latency that has already acquired the number of AT games and is determined to be controlled by the AT, although is in a non-AT state, or a notification. It may be to notify the information (that is, the latent suggestion information suggesting AT latent) that is executed so as to actually be in AT latent with a predetermined reliability when it is done. Further, as a privilege, the set value may be notified.

In addition, as a privilege, execution of a privilege effect (appearance of a special character, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect for suggesting a set value, and at a game store where a game machine is installed by collecting a certain number. It may be possible to give points that can be exchanged for a predetermined service, display a two-dimensional code that allows the privilege video or privilege information to be downloaded on a predetermined website, or the like.

(5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that RT3 starts when the special state (second bonus) ends (at the timing when the special state ends). However, after the end of the second bonus and before the start of RT3, it may be controlled to a predetermined state different from that of both the second bonus and RT3. According to such a configuration, the transition is made in the order of special state → predetermined state → specific state. In addition, the order of the advantages of each state may be any order. For example, the advantages may be in the order of special state <predetermined state <specific state. According to such a configuration, as the game progresses, the advantage can be gradually improved, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the advantages may be in the order of a predetermined state <special state <specific state. According to such a configuration, the advantage decreases when the special state ends and the predetermined state starts, but the advantage becomes the special state when the predetermined state ends and the specific state starts. Since it is improved more than the above, it is possible to provide undulations of advantage, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the present embodiment, the special state (second bonus) has been described as having a higher advantage than the specific state (RT3). However, the specific state may be more advantageous than the special state. Here, "highly advantageous" means that there is a high probability that the above-mentioned benefits will be granted. When the AT lottery is executed in both the special state and the specific state, "high advantage" may mean "high expectation of the number of AT games". Here, the expected degree of the number of AT games is a value indicating the high degree of expectation that the player has regarding the granting of the number of AT games, and the possibility (ratio or probability) of winning the number of AT games. It is a concept that includes both the height and the amount (large number) of AT games to be given. As a modification, the expected value of the number of AT games may include either one of the winning probability of the number of AT games and the number of granted AT games.

According to such a configuration, after the end of the special state, it is possible to shift to a specific state that is more advantageous than the special state, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Here, the high degree of advantage means that the privilege is given or is controlled to a state in which the probability that the privilege is given is high.

(7) It was explained that the opportunity to shift to the special state as the second bonus is the trigger to be established by deriving the second bonus transition display result. However, the trigger for shifting to the special state is not limited to the derivation of a specific display result, and may be another trigger. For example, another opportunity may be an opportunity to be established by exhausting a predetermined number of games, or an opportunity to be established by winning a specific combination.

(8) In the present embodiment, it has been described that in RT3, an effect that inherits all the effect modes of the character effect (effect that displays the character 512) that was executed during the second bonus is executed. That is, it was explained that the same effect is executed during the second bonus and at RT3. However, in RT3, it is possible to execute an effect that inherits a part of the effect mode of the effect that was executed during the second bonus. Here, "taking over a part of the production mode of the production" means that the production of the same production mode as a part of the production mode of the production executed during the second bonus is also executed in RT3. .. Further, it is preferable that a part of the production mode is taken over between the second bonus and RT3 to the extent that the player does not notice the difference in the production mode of the production.

For example, in the second bonus, the effect of displaying the character 512 and the character X (not shown) is executed, and in RT3, the character 512 is displayed but the character X is displayed by taking over only the display of the character 512. Do not perform the production.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the second bonus and RT3 are in a series of states, and at the same time, it is possible to increase the variation of the production, so that the interest of the game can be improved. can.

(9) The winning combination that can be won may be the same or substantially the same for the second bonus and RT3. Here, "substantially the same" means a winning combination that can be won by the second bonus and RT3 to the extent that the player does not notice that the second bonus and RT3 are in different states from the viewpoint of the winning combination. It means to make different.

In addition, when the winning combinations that can be won are the same for the second bonus and RT3, at least one winning probability of the plurality of winning combinations is made different between the second bonus and RT3, and the other winnings are won. The winning probabilities of the winning combinations may be the same. According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of the winning combination, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and the RT3 are in a series of states.

Further, when the winning combinations that can be won are substantially the same in the second bonus and RT3, the winning probabilities of all the plurality of winning combinations may be the same in the second bonus and RT3. Further, at least one winning probability of the plurality of winning combinations may be made different between the second bonus and RT3, and the other winning combinations may be the same. Even with such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the second bonus and the RT3 are in a series of states from the viewpoint of the winning combination.

(10) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the termination conditions of the first bonus and the second bonus are conditions that are satisfied by awarding a specified number (316 or more medals) of medals. However, the termination condition of at least one of the first bonus and the second bonus may be the other condition. Other conditions may be, for example, conditions that are satisfied by digesting a predetermined number of games. In addition, other conditions may be conditions that are established when a specific winning combination is won or won a prize.

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(1) In the present embodiment, an example in which the main control unit executes determination and control regarding AT as a period advantageous for the player (including control to a normal state or an AT high probability state) has been described. However, the decision and control regarding AT as an advantageous period may be executed by the sub-control unit. As an example of execution by the sub control unit, for example, an AT lottery and an advantage lottery are performed by the sub control unit, an AT flag for controlling the AT is set based on the result, and an internal lottery during the AT flag setting is performed. When the navigation effect is executed according to the result, the navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure according to the result of the internal lottery may be executed. Further, when the sub-control unit executes the determination and control regarding the AT as an advantageous period, the notification means capable of notifying that the AT is in progress (for example, the effect LED corresponding to each reel, etc.) The light emitting means) may be controlled by the sub control unit itself.

(2) The operation procedure of this embodiment mainly means "push order", but the operation procedure may be a concept including "operation timing" and "push order". Further, the operation procedure may mean "operation timing".

(3) When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the reset / setting switch 38 is operated. It may be possible to shift to the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed. Further, the setting change state may be shifted to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes when the front door is not open. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

(4) Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value displayed by the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41, so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not open. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

(5) As the present embodiment, a slot machine for paying out a game medium to a player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a gaming machine.

Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, the present embodiment can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated may be adopted, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed pachinko machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the pachinko game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit according to the above, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball paying device, but the launching device is not limited to this. It is also possible to standardize basic functions such as, and distribute only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the gaming board, which is a characteristic configuration of the gaming machine, is called a gaming machine.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1 BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit ..

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Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A special state control means that controls a special state that is advantageous to the player by deriving the special display result,
After the special state is completed, the specific state control means for controlling the specific state which is advantageous for the player, and the specific state control means.
A delay control execution means capable of executing delay control that delays the progress of the game when the specific state ends, and
It is equipped with a display means for displaying game value information that can identify the game value given to the player.
The display means
Based on said controlled in a special state, to display the initial value information of the value information for the game, and starts updating the display of the previous SL value information for a game, and the execution of the character presentation displaying a character image Start and
When the game value is given in the special state, the game value information is displayed to be updated.
Even in the specific state after the special state is completed, the game value information is taken over and displayed, and the character effect is taken over and executed.
When the game value is given in the specific state, the game value information is displayed to be updated.
Based on the end of the specific state, the display of the game value information is finished, and the display is finished.
The delay control executing means is a slot machine that does not execute the delay control when the special state ends.

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