JP7149709B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display section, stops variably displaying the variable display section to derive a display result. , relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. When the reels start rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reels, a predetermined symbol combination on the pay line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning occurs by deriving a winning combination.

As the types of winnings, there are types such as small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when the display result corresponding to the minor combination is drawn on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of minor combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is drawn on the winning line, the game state can be shifted to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replayed combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that provides a plurality of types of notification modes, such as changing the color of characters and the shape of decoration, as notification modes when notifying the operation mode of the stop switch (for example, Patent Document 1). . In this slot machine, winning combinations and state transitions are suggested by the above-described notification modes.

JP 2017-176328 A

Like the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, by providing a plurality of types of notification modes when notifying the operation mode of the stop switch, the game can be made more interesting, but on the other hand, the process related to the notification of the operation mode is required. It becomes complicated, and there is a possibility that data capacity may increase.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine which minimizes an increase in the data volume with regard to notification of operation modes.

(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
Pre-determination means for determining display results that allow derivation (for example, processing for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) that performs control for deriving display results;
Notifying means (for example, sub-controller 91 for notifying specific information (for example, navigation information) capable of specifying the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means (for example, executing navigation effect using liquid crystal display 51 by sub-controller 91) processing) and
State control means for controlling the state (for example, processing for controlling the game section by the main control unit 41);
a privilege granting means for granting a privilege ,
The derivation control means is
deriving a specific display result when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode;
A display result different from the specific display result is derived when the determination result of the predetermined determination means is the specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the specific operation mode. death,
When the specific display result is derived, the gaming value given is greater than when a display result different from the specific display result is derived,
The states include a normal state (for example, normal section), an advantageous state (for example, AT or specialized zone) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and can be controlled before being controlled to the advantageous state. specific states (for example, precursor states and CZ),
The notification means is
When the decision result of the pre-determining means in the specific state is the specific decision result (for example, winning the bell in order of pressing), the specific information corresponding to the specific operation mode is used to derive the specific display result . Execute notification during a specific state to be notified (for example, a precursor state or Bell Navi in CZ),
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result in the advantageous state, an advantageous state notification (for example, , Bell Navi in AT and in specialized zones),
When the specific information is notified when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result, and the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode according to the specific information to derive the specific display result. , the degree of expectation regarding the granting of the privilege by the privilege granting means differs depending on the type of notification mode of the specific information,
Rather than the type (for example, one type (white navigation)) of the specific information notification mode (for example, navigation mode) for deriving the specific display result selectable by the notification means in the specific state notification There are more types of notification modes of the specific information (for example, two types (white navigation, yellow navigation)) for deriving the specific display result that can be selected by the notification means in the notification during the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 11(a)).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The notification mode of the specific information selectable by the notification means in the notification during the specific state (for example, white navigation) is the notification mode of the specific information selectable by the notification means in the notification during the advantageous state (for example, white navigation) navigation, yellow navigation) (see, for example, FIG. 11(a)).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification means selects the notification mode of the specific information in the notification during the advantageous state depending on whether or not it is advantageous for the player (for example, as shown in FIG. The navigation mode during AT or in the specialized zone is selected according to the above).

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
A predetermined notification means (e.g., game auxiliary display 12) that is different from the notification means and notifies predetermined information (e.g., navigation information) that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The predetermined notification means notifies the predetermined information in a common notification mode regardless of the notification mode of the specific information by the notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. Only numbers and letters are displayed, and the color does not change).

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. It is a figure for explaining a small win. It is a figure for demonstrating a small winning combination, a special winning combination, and a special figure. It is a diagram for explaining a replay combination. It is a diagram for explaining a replay combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination. It is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; It is a figure for demonstrating the various tables regarding the alerting|reporting aspect of navigation information. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining common start processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining start processing in each main state; It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation process. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining common third release processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining third release processing in each main state; It is a figure for demonstrating a game end process. It is a figure for demonstrating a process at the time of winning an advantageous area. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a return destination setting process; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining bonus start common processing; It is a figure for demonstrating a process at the time of normal area return. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining advantageous section end determination processing; It is a figure for demonstrating a display design determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating a return waiting determination process. It is a figure which shows the timing chart for demonstrating the relationship between continuous production|presentation and lighting of an advantageous area lamp|ramp. FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a case where the number of G advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during a bonus; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a result screen when the number of G-games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games during the bonus; It is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game during preparation for the special zone. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining a case where a bonus is won during ART; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining a case where bonus 2 is not won during CZ2; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining a case where bonus 2 is won during CZ2;

A mode for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement on reels.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A bonus lamp 60 is provided above the liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A bonus lamp 60 is a lamp for notifying that a special state is in effect. The special state includes bonuses such as RB (regular bonus), BB (big bonus), SB (single bonus), and CB (challenge bonus), in which the odds of winning small wins are higher than in non-special states. In the present embodiment, the bonus lamp 60 is lit when the bonus is being played and turned off when the bonus is not being played.

A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that are individually identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the front door 1b is provided with a medal slot 4 into which game media (medals) are inserted, and a game value (credit) stored within the range of game value (credits), depending on the game state. A MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a prescribed number of bets, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and a stop switch 8L operated when stopping reel rotation. , 8C, 8R, and an effect switch 56 used for effect are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display section 13 for informing information about the game. The game display unit 13 includes a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out, an error code in the event of an error, operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the like, and a lamp that lights up. Thus, an advantageous section lamp 19 for informing that the vehicle is in an advantageous section, which will be described later, is provided. The operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R include the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operating procedure, pressing order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operating timing). included. In this embodiment, as information (navigation information to be described later) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, numbers and alphabets corresponding to the pressing order are displayed by the game auxiliary display 12 in seven segments. The advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on when it is in the advantageous section, and turned off when it is not in the advantageous section.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal inserting portion 4 or sets a prescribed number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount is added as credits.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated and symbols are variably displayed, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three patterns are derived and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopy window 3 as a display result. When a prize is generated by stopping the symbol combination of the winning combination on the prize line LN, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the prize, and the medals are added to the credits, or the credits are the upper limit number. , the medals are paid out from the medal payout port 9.

The term "game" in the slot machine 1 is narrowly defined as the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when all the reels are stopped. In addition, payout of medals and transition of the game state are also performed after all the reels are stopped.

As shown in FIG. 1(b), inside the slot machine 1, there are provided a main control section 41 that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control section 91 that controls effects, and the like. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that executes various processes, a RAM 41c that stores various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 includes a main CPU 91a that executes various processes, a RAM 91c that stores various data, and the like. The sub-controller 91 controls effects according to commands sent from the main controller 41 .

The main control section 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The main control unit 41 controls the 7-segment display of the game auxiliary display device 12 included in the game display unit 13 and lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19 . The sub-controller 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56 . The sub-controller 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and lighting or extinguishing of the bonus lamp 60 . It should be noted that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are also provided inside the slot machine 1 .

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out due to winning) changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery or the like. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6. For example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 as the value decreases. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, the advantage for the player is the highest when the set value is set to 6, and the lower the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage. Become.

[Winner]
Winning combinations and special symbols will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a small winning combination. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining small wins, special wins, and special symbols. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the replay combination. The names of winning combinations or special symbols are shown in the name columns of FIGS. 3 to 6, and the symbol combinations of the winning combinations or special symbols are shown in the symbol combination columns. In addition, in the remarks column, operations (medal payout, replay award, game state transition, etc.) performed at the time of winning are shown.

The winning combination includes a special combination, a minor combination, and a replay combination. A special role is a role with a transition to a bonus. A small win is a win accompanied by awarding of medals. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that accompanies replay. Replaying means enabling the next game to be started without consuming game value (for example, credits).

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, small winning combinations include AT01 to AT16, bells 1 and 2, and 1-card combinations 1 to 8. FIG. Bells 1 and 2 are collectively called bells, AT01 to AT16 are collectively called AT roles, and 1-card hands 1 to 8 are collectively called 1-card hands. Bonus 1 and bonus 2 are included in the special combination among the winning combinations. Special figures include special figures 1 and 2. The special figure is a losing number that can be derived when the leading role and the supporting role are lost in a game in which the pushing order bell, which will be described later, is won.

When the bonus is won, the bonus is controlled until the end condition is satisfied. End conditions include paying out a predetermined number of medals during the bonus, playing a predetermined number of games during the bonus, and winning a predetermined number of times during the bonus. In the present embodiment, when more than 324 medals are paid out during bonus 1, the end condition of bonus 1 is met. Also, when more than 27 medals are paid out during the bonus 2, the end condition of the bonus 2 is satisfied.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, re-playing hands among winning hands include Lips 1-21. As shown in FIG. 6, lips 9 to 16 are symbol combinations in which 7 is displayed in two upper and lower stages on any reel, and are also called 7 lips. In addition, the lip 15 is a combination of symbols in which three BAR symbols are displayed together on the winning line LN, and is also called a BAR matching lip. Further, the lip 16 is a symbol combination in which two BAR symbols are displayed together on the winning line LN, and is also called a BAR ten-pipe. Incidentally, the replay combination is generically referred to simply as replay.

[Game state]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states. The game state includes a state in which the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery is determined, and such a state is also called an RT state. In addition, the game state includes an internal state that can be shifted by winning a bonus and a bonus that can be shifted by winning a bonus. In this embodiment, RT0 to RT4 are provided as RT states.

RT0 and RT1 are states with the lowest replay winning probability among all game states. RT3 and RT4 are states with the highest replay winning probability among all game states. RT2 has a higher replay winning probability than RT0 and RT1, but a lower replay winning probability than RT3 and RT4. Also, only in RT0, the special reply becomes a lottery role. Therefore, compared to other RTs, it can be said that RT0 has a high probability of winning a special reply. The probability of winning the special reply at RT0 is, for example, 1/5. In CZ, when you win a special reply, you will be granted AT rights.

RT0 is controlled after the bonus (Bonus 1 or Bonus 2) ends. When the special figure is displayed at RT0, the game state shifts to RT1. When RT2 shift reply (rep 3) is displayed in RT1, the game state shifts to RT2. When RT3 transition reply (rep 5) is displayed in RT2, the game state shifts to RT3. On the other hand, when a special figure or RT1 shift reply (rep 4) is displayed in RT2, the game state shifts to RT1. When RT4 shift reply (rep 8) is displayed at RT3, the game state shifts to RT4. On the other hand, when a special figure or RT1 shift reply (rep 4) is displayed in RT3, the game state shifts to RT1. When a special figure or RT1 shift reply (rep 4) is displayed in RT4, the game state shifts to RT1.

In any RT state, when the bonus is not won in the game in which the bonus is won, the game state shifts to the inside by carrying over the bonus winning, and when the bonus is won in the game in which the bonus is won, the game state is changed. Move to bonus. When a bonus is won inside, the game state shifts to bonus.

[Lottery target role]
8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining the lottery target combination. The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of an internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1 . The internal lottery is executed by the main control unit 41 and is a process of determining a symbol combination that is allowed to be derived. If the internal lottery permits the derivation of the symbol combination, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination is won.

As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, bonus 1 and bonus 2 are included in the lottery target combination for the special combination. The lottery target wins for the small wins include a common bell, left correct bells 1-4, middle correct bells 1-4, and right correct bells 1-4. These small wins are subject to internal lottery in any RT state, and can be won.

The lottery target roles for the replay role are: Advantageous Strong Cherry, Advantageous Weak Cherry, Middle Cherry, Advantageous Lip, Strong Cherry, Weak Cherry, Special Lip, 7 Lip 1-5, BAR Matching Lip, BAR Tenpi Lip, Normal Lip 1 ~ 3. Includes preparation ribs 1-6, rush ribs 1-5, RT1 falling ribs 1-3, ascending ribs 1-3, and RT3 falling ribs 1-3. These replaying hands include a winning combination that is subject to a lottery and a winning combination that is not subject to a lottery, depending on the type of RT state. For example, the special reply is a lottery target only in RT0 and can be won, but it is not a lottery target in other RT states.

Left correct bells 1 to 4, middle correct bells 1 to 4, and right correct bells 1 to 4 are also referred to as push order bells because the winning combination differs depending on the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are pushed. In addition, preparation ribs 1 to 6, rush ribs 1 to 5, RT1 falling ribs 1 to 3, ascending ribs 1 to 3, RT3 falling ribs 1 to 3, 7 ribs 1 to 5, BAR matching ribs, and BAR ten pipe ribs, Since the winning combination differs depending on the order of pressing the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, it is also called a pressing order slip. Furthermore, these pushing order bells and pushing order lips are also collectively referred to as pushing order bells. Further, as will be described later, the strong advantageous cherry, the weak advantageous cherry, and the middle stage cherry are collectively referred to as advantageous cherry hands because they win the advantageous section or win the bonus at the time of winning. On the other hand, strong cherries and weak cherries are not won in the advantageous section or the bonus at the time of winning, so they are also collectively referred to as non-advantageous cherry hands. Further, the advantageous cherry winning combination and the non-advanting cherry winning combination will be collectively referred to simply as a cherry winning combination.

A combination number is assigned to each of the aforementioned lottery target combinations. In FIG. 8, the lottery target combinations are arranged in descending order of assigned combination numbers. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination is won in descending order of the lottery number. For example, in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 obtains random numbers from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). Each lottery target combination is pre-assigned a judgment value corresponding to the RT state from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535).

For example, bonus 1 is assigned 100 judgment value numbers from 65435 to 65535 in any RT state. Also, bonus 1 has the same allocation of the number of determination values regardless of the setting value (no setting difference). On the other hand, for Bonus 2, if the set values are the same, the allocation of the number of judgment values is the same in any RT state. are different (there are setting differences). Specifically, when the set value is 1, the allocation of the number of judgment values is the smallest. As the set value increases, the allocation of the number of judgment values increases. big.

The main control unit 41 adds the determination value number to the acquired random number in order from the lottery winning combination with the largest winning combination number, and when the addition result overflows (exceeds 65535), the addition is made at that point. The lottery target role that has become is determined as the winning role.

As shown in FIG. 9, each of the above-described lottery target combinations includes a combination of a plurality of winning combinations that are subject to the lottery. For example, in the pressing order bell, the bell, the AT combination, and the one-piece combination are subject to a lottery, and all of these combinations are won if the winning combination is won. As for the other lottery target roles, the predetermined roles are duplicated and are the lottery targets. In addition, the BAR Matching Lip and the BAR Tenpai Lip include Lip 1 as a common lottery target role.

[Reel control when winning a push order]
10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining reel control at the time of winning a pushing first hand. In the pushing order shown in FIG. 10, the left first stop is the pushing order in which the left reel 2L is stopped first, and the middle first stop is the pushing order in which the middle reel 2C is stopped first. The right first stop is the pressing order for stopping the right reel 2R first.

As shown in FIG. 10, different winning combinations are won according to the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R at the time of winning. Specifically, for each pushing order, a pushing order corresponding to each of the correct procedure and the incorrect procedure is determined in advance. Then, when the push order role is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure, the degree of advantage of the player is higher than when the stop switches are operated in the incorrect procedure, or the player The role that suggests that the degree of advantage is high for the player wins. Note that the correct procedure is not limited to the pressing order, but may be the operation timing, or may be a combination of the pressing order and the operation timing.

For example, when the left correct bells 1 to 4 are won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated for the left first stop, the bell 1 with 9 payouts wins, and when it is operated other than the left first stop. An AT combination with one payout wins, or a special figure is displayed. A bell that wins a prize according to the pushing order when the pushing order bell is won is called a leading role, and an AT role is also called a secondary role. In this way, when the pressing order bell is won, if the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the leading role wins, and if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect procedure, the secondary role wins or fails to win, When the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the number of medals given to the player is larger than when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect procedure. On the other hand, if the push order reply is won, both when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure and when it is operated in the incorrect procedure, replays are won and replays are awarded, so medals are awarded. In terms of payouts, the advantages are the same for both. As shown in FIG. 10, the pushing order is determined in advance so that the other pushing order roles also win different prizes.

If you win the BAR matching Lip, Lip 15 (BAR matching Lip) will win when the stop switch is operated at the right first stop, while Lip 1 will be won when the stop switch is operated other than the right first stop. wins. If you win the BAR Tenpi Lip, Lip 16 (BAR Tenpi Lip) will win when the stop switch is operated at the right first stop, while Lip 1 will win when the stop switch is operated other than the right first stop. do. In this way, when the BAR matching lip or the BAR ten lip is won, the BAR patterns are arranged when the stop switch is operated at the right first stop, and the player is reminded of some event such as the provision of a privilege. On the other hand, when winning the BAR matching lip or the BAR ten-pipe lip, when the stop switch is operated other than the right first stop, the player only recognizes that the lip 1 has won and the replay has won.

[Navi]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of informing navigation information corresponding to the operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the above-described correct procedure) that are advantageous to the player. A function for such notification is called navigation. Navigation includes navigation performed by the main control unit 41 and navigation performed by the sub-control unit 91 .

As shown in the column of navigation information in FIG. 8, when navigation is performed by the main control unit 41, numbers and alphabets corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed as navigation information on the auxiliary game display. 12 is displayed in 7 segments. Notification of navigation information performed by the navigation of the main control unit 41 is also referred to as navigation notification. Here, in the column of navigation notification in FIG. denotes middle right left, 31 right middle left, and 32 right middle left. A combination for which navigation notification is not performed is indicated as off in the column of navigation notification.

When navigation is performed by the sub-controller 91, the liquid crystal display 51 displays numerical images corresponding to the operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as navigation information. Notification of navigation information performed by the navigation of the sub-control unit 91 is also referred to as navigation effect.

In the navigation effect, a plurality of types of navigation modes are provided. The navigation mode is one type of notification mode (visibility, etc.) of navigation information, and in the present embodiment, the color of the numeric image corresponding to the operation mode is selected from a plurality of types. Furthermore, in the navigation effect, a plurality of types of navigation backgrounds are provided. The navigation background is one type of notification mode (how it looks, etc.) of navigation information. selected from among

In the game in which the push order bell is won, a navigation effect called so-called small fish navigation is executed. In this navigation effect, for example, images of objects (for example, enemy characters) corresponding to left, middle, and right are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with numerical images indicating the pressing order, and the stop switch is operated by the player. A production that disappears one by one is executed each time. Then, when the stop switch is operated according to the push order indicated by the navigation, a special background image or background color is used to appeal that the main character has won a prize (hereinafter also referred to as a bell prize winning effect). is executed. For example, in the bell winning effect, an image appealing that the enemy character has been defeated is displayed, or the background color is changed to yellow to remind the player of winning the bell. In this way, in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, the bell prize-winning effect using a special background is executed so as to appeal that the main character has won a prize. Effects such as changing the navigation background are not executed. On the other hand, since the effect of changing the navigation mode described above does not easily hinder the bell winning effect, it is executed in the game in which the bell is won in the order of pressing.

Since the bell prize-winning effect is not executed in the game in which the pushing order reply is won, the aforementioned effect of changing the navigation background is executed. For example, in the present embodiment, in a game in which a BAR match rip or a BAR ten pip rip is won, an effect such as changing the navigation background is executed. In addition, the navigation that informs the pressing order other than the first stop on the right when winning the BAR matching lips or BAR ten pie lips is also called killing navigation because it is also the navigation that prevents the BAR patterns from lining up.

In this way, in the game in which the pressing order bell is won, the effect of changing the navigation mode is executed, but the effect of changing the navigation background is not executed, whereas the BAR matching lips and BAR ten pipe lips are won. In the game, an effect of changing the navigation background is executed.

As shown in the transmission navigation column of FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the navigation information to be the target of the navigation notification according to the winning lottery role. For example, when the left correct bell is won, the main control unit 41 displays 1F as a navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12, and subtypes 1F (that is, left first stop) as a identifiable command. It is transmitted to the control section 91 . When the sub-controller 91 receives the type 7 command, the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a numeric image (for example, an image of 123) corresponding to the first left stop. As described above, in the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation mode changes by changing the color of the numeric image, and the navigation background changes by changing the color of the background. However, in the navigation notification on the auxiliary game display 12, only numbers and alphabets are displayed, and the colors do not change.

Here, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command of type 0 in which the operation mode cannot be specified when the navigation notification is not performed. Even if the sub-controller 91 receives a command of type 0, the sub-controller 91 cannot specify the operation mode, so basically it does not execute the navigation effect. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect even when receiving the type 0 command only when the 7th reply is won. That is, when the 7th reply is won, the main control unit 41 does not perform the navigation notification, while the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect.

[Game section]
The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game intervals as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section, a standby section, and an advantageous section.

A normal section is a section in which navigation information cannot be reported. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the advantageous section, navigation is performed at least once in which a prize (in the present embodiment, a bell, which is the main player) that can obtain the maximum number of payouts is generated. Specifically, when winning the push order bell, the navigation for notifying the correct procedure is executed. The advantageous section is a section (state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section, in that the navigating operation in which the maximum number of coins to be paid out is generated is executed at least once.

After the setting change, it is controlled to the normal section, and it shifts to the advantageous section based on winning the transition to the advantageous section. The transition to the advantageous section is elected when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section when winning the advantageous section transition hand in the normal section. As shown in the column of advantageous section transition in FIG. 8, the advantageous section transition hand includes bonus 1, advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle stage cherry, and advantageous reply. In the normal section, if you win the internal lottery for these hands, the transition to the advantageous section is 100% determined. Also, when these advantageous section transition hands are won in an advantageous section (in the case of this embodiment, an AT or a specialized zone, which will be described later), the addition of an AT that can extend the period controlled by the AT is confirmed. In addition, the advantageous section transition combination that is won in the advantageous section is also referred to as an additional winning combination.

In this embodiment, the advantageous section includes the precursor state, CZ1, CZ2, AT, and specialized zone. Note that CZ1 and CZ2 are also collectively referred to simply as CZ. In the present embodiment, when a transition to an advantageous section is won, the type of advantageous section is determined by an advantageous section sorting lottery as either a precursor state only, a CZ1 transition after a precursor state, or a CZ2 transition after a precursor state as the type of advantageous section. be.

Advantageous cherry roles such as an advantageous strong cherry, an advantageous weak cherry, and a middle stage cherry are individually elected, and may be simultaneously elected with a bonus 1.例文帳に追加Therefore, when an advantageous cherry combination is won and a cherry symbol is derived, the player can expect that the bonus 1 is won. Furthermore, the advantageous cherry combination is also an advantageous section transition combination. In the present embodiment, when an advantageous cherry combination is won, the advantageous interval lamp 19 lights up in the winning game, suggesting control of the advantageous interval. On the other hand, non-advantageous cherry hands such as strong cherries and weak cherries are won neither in the advantageous section nor in the bonus. Therefore, in the game in which the non-advantageous cherry hand is won, the advantageous section lamp 19 does not light up, and the control of the advantageous section is not suggested. .

In the present embodiment, when winning an advantageous cherry combination or a non-advantageous cherry combination, a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of games (for example, 20 games). In the continuous effect, for example, a effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in which a friend character and an enemy character fight, and the battle is settled in the final game of the continuous effect. In addition, when an advantageous cherry combination is won, since control is made to the premonitory state for the time being, the continuous effect is executed in the premonitory state.

If the bonus is won along with the advantageous section when the advantageous cherry role is won, or if the bonus is not won when the advantageous cherry role is won but it is decided to control to CZ after the premonition state, the ally character will be in a continuous production battle. WIN image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the player is informed that the bonus winning or the control to CZ will be performed. On the other hand, if the bonus has not been won when the advantageous cherry role is won and it has not been decided to control the CZ after the premonitory state, a LOSE image will be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in such a way that the ally character will be defeated in a continuous effect battle. , the player is notified that there is no bonus winning and that the advantageous section ends. Also, even if a non-advantageous cherry role is won, the bonus is not won and the advantage section is not won, so a LOSE image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as if the ally character is defeated in a continuous effect battle. to be displayed.

As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays the cherry symbols when an advantageous cherry combination or a non-advantageous cherry combination is won. You can expect control. When an advantageous cherry combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the game state is then internally controlled, and the internal control period and the execution period of the continuous performance are made to match. As a modification, the internal control period and the continuous performance execution period may not match, for example, the continuous performance may end before the internal control period ends.

In the premonitory state, when the winning order of the bell is won, the navigation information for winning the leading role is provided at least once, suggesting that the advantageous section is being controlled. As a result of the continuous performance, when the advantageous section ends as it is and shifts to the normal section, the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished thereafter, and when the advantageous section continues, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to be illuminated.

In the normal section, when the bonus is won, the control to the advantageous section is controlled to the standby section until the bonus is won. In the waiting section, it is controlled to an advantageous section when a bonus is won.

When it is controlled in the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the establishment of the predetermined end condition. The predetermined end condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the numerical value updated during the advantageous section reaches a specified value regardless of the type of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games played during the advantageous interval (also referred to as the number of advantageous interval G). When the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games (hereinafter also referred to as a limiter), the main control unit 41 initializes all data relating to the advantageous section, ends the currently running advantageous section, and shifts to the normal section. In this case, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. Also, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is AT, AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

Incidentally, when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games, the advantageous section may be shifted to the normal section, and the game state may be controlled to the initial RT state after the setting change. For example, if the initial RT state after the setting change is RT1, the game state may be controlled to RT1 when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games.

Further, the predetermined end condition includes a condition that can be satisfied before the number of G games in the advantageous interval reaches 1500 games and is satisfied when the right to control in the advantageous interval is lost. As the right to control to the advantageous section, the number of precursor games to control to the precursor state, the number of CZ games to control to CZ, the number of AT games to control to AT, and the number of AT games to control to the specialized zone There are a number of specialized zone games. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether the remaining number of games (advantageous remaining G number) for controlling to the advantageous section, such as the number of precursor games, the number of CZ games, the number of AT games, and the number of specialized zone games, is When it reaches 0, it transitions to the normal section by ending the running advantageous section.

In the present embodiment, internal control may be performed during the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 . For example, when an advantageous cherry combination is won, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit and controlled inside. In addition, when winning an advantageous cherry combination in a period in which the advantageous section lamp 19 is already lit, the advantageous section lamp 19 is illuminated while being internally controlled. Furthermore, in the period in which the bonus is internally controlled due to the single winning, when the advantageous cherry combination is won, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit while being internally controlled. In these cases, the advantageous section lamp 19 is designed not to go out inside. The reason for this is that the bonus is always won during the internal period, so the lottery situation is different from that during the non-internal period. This is to avoid controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the lamp 19 .

Also, considering that the continuous effect is executed inside, it can be said that in the present embodiment, the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the execution period of the continuous effect may overlap. For example, when an advantageous cherry combination is won, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit and a continuous effect is executed. Further, in the period when the advantageous section lamp 19 is already lit, when the advantageous cherry combination is won, the continuous performance is executed while the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit. Further, in the period when the continuous performance is executed due to the single winning of the bonus or the winning of the non-cherry combination, when the advantageous cherry combination is won, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit while the continuous performance is executed. Even in these cases, the advantageous section lamp 19 is not turned off during execution of the continuous effect.

That is, in the present embodiment, at least during the period in which the continuous effect is being executed, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to be lit, and after the execution of the continuous effect is completed (when controlled to the bonus, the bonus is activated after the continuous effect). after control), the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished. However, even during the period in which the continuous effect is being executed, the advantageous interval lamp 19 is extinguished exceptionally when the number of advantageous interval G reaches 1500 games.

In the advantageous section, a lottery related to the instruction function is held. The lottery related to the instruction function includes a lottery to determine whether to control to the AT or specialized zone, and a lottery to extend the period of control to the AT. Lottery related to the navigation and instruction functions will not be held while it is controlled in the standby section.

However, even if the player is controlled to the advantageous section, the lottery relating to the navigation and instruction functions is not performed while the player wins the bonus 2 that is not the advantageous section transition hand and is controlled to the bonus 2.例文帳に追加Also, even if bonus 2 is won during CZ, the right of AT is not granted. Therefore, even if bonus 2 ends, it will not be controlled during ART preparation, and will be controlled by CZ again.

The precursor state and CZ are states in which the degree of advantage in controlling the AT is higher than in the normal section. A high degree of advantage in controlling the AT means that the AT game, which is the right to control the AT, can be granted, and the probability of controlling the AT (probability of winning a lottery related to the instruction function) is higher than in the normal section. It includes that it is high, and that more AT games are given than in the normal section.

The premonitory state is less advantageous than the CZ, AT, and specialized zones, and has the lowest degree of advantage among the advantageous sections because the period during which navigation can be executed is not guaranteed. The premonitory state is a state that suggests whether the advantageous section continues as it is under control of CZ or AT, or whether to shift to a normal section without being controlled by CZ or AT. For example, in the premonitory state, after the effect image by the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games, depending on the result of the battle in the final game of the continuous effect, the advantageous section continues or the normal section. You will be notified whether to transfer.

CZ2 is in a state with a higher degree of advantage than CZ1. For example, CZ2 is a state in which the degree of advantage in controlling the AT is higher than CZ1. A high degree of advantage in controlling the AT includes a higher probability of controlling the AT than CZ1, and giving more AT games than CZ1.

AT is a more favorable state than the precursor state and CZ. For example, AT guarantees a longer period during which navigation can be performed than in premonitory states and CZ. Alternatively, AT guarantees more times that navigation can be performed than premonitory states and CZ. In this way, since AT guarantees a longer navigation execution period than the omen state and CZ, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the main character wins when the winning bell is pushed, and is more advantageous than the omen state and CZ degree is higher.

A specialized zone is a state that can be transitioned from AT only and can extend the period of time controlled by the AT. As shown in FIG. 7, the state controlled by AT at RT3 is also called ART. In ART, when a predetermined condition is established, the main control unit 41 executes a special zone lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special zone as a lottery related to the instruction function. In this embodiment, 7 replies are frequently won during RT3 (for example, winning probability of 1/2). When 7 replies are won during ART, a special zone lottery is executed, and the right to move to the special zone is given with a predetermined probability (for example, 5%). When specialization zone rights are granted during ART, they are first controlled during specialization zone preparation in RT3. During preparation for the specialized zone is a state in which the player has the right to the specialized zone but has not yet been controlled by the specialized zone (a state in which subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone has not started). During the special zone preparation, regardless of whether or not the stop switch is operated according to the navigation information when the ascending reply is won, the transition from the special zone preparation to the special zone is made. As a result, subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous Gs for the specialized zone starts.

When shifting from the ART to the special zone, a start performance suggesting the start of the special zone is executed, and delay control (also called freezing) is performed to delay the progress of the game over a delay period. For example, the sub-controller 91 executes the start effect by displaying a character image or a character image suggesting the start of the specialized zone on the liquid crystal display 51 . In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the MAXBET switch 6 and the start switch 7 in a game in which the rising reply that triggers the transition to the specialized zone is won, or in the game following the game (starting game of the specialized zone). , delays the activation of the operation for the operation means related to the progress of the game, such as a stop switch. In addition, the start effect and freeze are in a common manner when moving from ART to a specialized zone, regardless of whether the stop switch is operated according to the navigation information notified when winning the ascending reply in RT3. done.

Here, in a game in which 7 replies are won during ART, the navigation information notified by the navigation presentation changes depending on whether the player wins the special zone lottery or not. Specifically, when winning the special zone lottery, the main control unit 41 transmits a command including information to that effect to the sub-control unit 91 . As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 displays the left first stop navigation information corresponding to reply 1 in a game in which reply 7 is won during ART when the special zone lottery is not won. When it recognizes that it has won the special zone lottery based on the command from the main control part 41, the navigation information other than the left first stop corresponding to the 7th reply is notified by the navigation presentation. Thus, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation and the 7 sets are displayed, it is possible to inform the player that the special zone right has been granted. In addition, since the sub-control unit 91 informs the player that the right to the special zone has already been granted while the special zone is being prepared or is in the special zone after winning the special zone lottery, In the game in which the 7th reply is won, the left first stop navigation information corresponding to the 1st reply is reported by the navigation effect.

During ART, when winning the pushing order bell, the winning of the main character increases the number of net increase, and the fall to RT1 due to the display of the special figure can be avoided. In addition, it is also possible to be promoted to RT4 by winning RT4 transition reply while avoiding falling to RT1 due to prize winning of RT1 transition reply when winning the promotion reply. Furthermore, as described above, since RT3 has a high replay winning probability, it is less likely to lose in the internal lottery than RT1 or RT2.

In the special zone, when winning the push-order bell, the winning of the main character increases the number of net increase, and the fall to RT1 due to the display of the special figure can be avoided. In addition, it is also possible to avoid falling to RT1 due to the winning of the RT1 transfer reply when winning the RT1 falling reply. Furthermore, as described above, since RT4 has a high replay winning probability, it is less likely to lose in the internal lottery than RT1 or RT2. Thus, the state controlled by AT such as ART or specialized zone is more advantageous for the player than RT1 or RT2 in that the number of net additions can be increased without consuming medals.

In the AT and the special zone, when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when winning an advantageous cherry combination), an AT extra lottery is executed to extend the period controlled by the AT. In the present embodiment, the probability of additional winning in the special zone is higher than the probability of additional winning in AT. In the specialized zone, when you win the BAR Matching Lip or BAR Tenpai Lip, the right first stop is reported as navigation information, and "Aim for the BAR" etc. to stop the BAR matching on the winning line LN. A BAR aiming effect is executed to display a character image of . At this time, when the BAR patterns are stopped side by side by the player's operation of the stop switch, the player can be reminded that some kind of privilege such as an additional prize has been granted. Moreover, in the present embodiment, the navigation background changes depending on whether or not there is an additional winning. change, the synergistic effect of them can further make the player expect benefits such as additional winnings.

In the present embodiment, the BAR matching lips and BAR Tenpai lips are not the trigger for the additional lottery, and at the time of winning these, the navigation background is changed according to whether or not the additional lottery has already been won. This makes the player expect benefits such as additional winnings. As a modification, the BAR matching lips and the BAR tenpai lips may serve as triggers for an additional lottery, and the navigation background may be changed depending on whether or not an additional lottery is won in the lottery based on these roles.

A state in which the AT has the right in the CZ but is not yet under control by the ART (a state in which the subtraction of the AT's advantageous remaining G number has not started) is referred to as ART preparation. During the ART preparation in RT2, it is possible to be promoted to RT3 by winning the RT3 transition reply while avoiding falling to RT1 due to the winning of the RT1 transition reply when winning the rush reply. When promoted to RT3, it is controlled by ART and subtraction of AT's advantageous remaining G number is started.

As shown in FIG. 8, the special reply can be won only at RT0. The special reply is a lottery trigger for the lottery related to the instruction function. For example, when winning a special reply in CZ in RT0, AT game is given with a probability of 100%. When the AT game is given, it is controlled by the ART via ART preparation. Therefore, the player expects to win the special reply before moving to RT1 due to the display of the special figure at RT0 after the bonus is finished.

[Notification mode of navigation information]
With reference to FIG. 11, a description will be given of how the navigation information is reported in the navigation effect executed in the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining various tables relating to notification modes of navigation information.

First, the navigation mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11(a). FIG. 11(a) is a diagram for explaining the navigation mode determination table when the winning order of the bell is won. In the game in which the pressing order bell is won, as the navigation mode, the color of the number image corresponding to the operation mode is selected from a plurality of types. Based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 grasps the fact that the pushing order bell has been won, the type of the advantageous section under control, and the presence or absence of the additional winning. Then, when the pressing order bell is won, the sub-control unit 91, based on the navigation mode determination table shown in FIG. The navigation mode is determined by either navigation in which the numeric image corresponding to the operation mode is displayed in white) or yellow navigation (navigation in which the numeric image corresponding to the operation mode is displayed in yellow).

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the push order bell is won in the premonitory state or under control of CZ, the type of navigation mode is white navigation. If the push order bell is won while being controlled by the AT, there are two types of navigation modes: white navigation and yellow navigation. Furthermore, when the push-order bell is won while controlled by the AT, the navigation mode differs depending on whether or not there is an additional win. When there is, it is determined to be either white navigation or yellow navigation. If the pressing order bell is won while being controlled by the specialized zone, there are two types of navigation modes: white navigation and yellow navigation. Furthermore, when the push-order bell is won while being controlled by the specialized zone, the navigation mode differs depending on whether or not there is an additional win. When you are doing it, it is determined to be yellow navigation.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the pressing order bell is won, the types of navigation modes that can be selected differ depending on the type of the advantageous section being controlled and whether or not there is an additional win.

Next, the navigation background will be described with reference to FIGS. 11(b) to 11(d). FIG. 11(b) is a diagram for explaining the navigation when BAR Matching Lip or BAR Tenpai is won. As shown in FIG. 11(b), the sub-control unit 91 notifies the first stop on the right by the navigation according to the type of the advantageous section under control when the BAR matching reply or BAR tenpai is won, or Alternatively, it is determined whether to report other than the right first stop (killing navigation). For example, when the vehicle is in a premonitory state, CZ, or under AT control, the navigation system notifies other than the right first stop. On the other hand, when the vehicle is controlled to the specialized zone, the navigation system notifies the right first stop.

FIG. 11(c) is a diagram for explaining the navigation background determination table at the time of BAR matching reply winning. In the game in which the BAR matching reply is won, the color of the background of the entire screen when the number image corresponding to the operation mode is displayed is selected from a plurality of types as the navigation background. When the BAR matching reply is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays a blue background (the entire screen navigation with a blue background), green background (navi with a green background over the entire screen), red background (navi with a red background over the entire screen), and gold background (navi with a red background over the entire screen) The background is displayed in gold)) to determine the navigation background.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), when the BAR matching reply is won while being controlled by the premonitory state or CZ, the type of navigation background is one type of blue background. If you win the BAR matching reply while being controlled by AT, there are two types of navigation backgrounds, blue background and green background. Furthermore, if you win a BAR matching reply while being controlled by AT, the navigation background will differ depending on whether or not you have won an additional win. is determined to be either blue background or green background. If you win a BAR matching reply while being controlled by a specialized zone, there are four types of navigation backgrounds: blue background, green background, red background, and gold background. Furthermore, when the BAR matching reply is won while being controlled by the specialized zone, the navigation mode differs depending on whether or not there is an additional win. is determined to have a blue background, a green background, a red background, or a gold background.

FIG. 11(d) is a diagram for explaining the navigation background determination table when winning the BAR Tenpai Lip. In the game in which the BAR Tenpai Lip is won, the color of the background of the entire screen when the number image corresponding to the operation mode is displayed is selected from a plurality of types as the navigation background. When the BAR tenpilip is won, the sub-control unit 91, based on the navigation background determination table shown in FIG. and red background to determine the navigation background.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), when winning the BAR all-in-one ten-pipe while being controlled by the premonitory state or CZ, the type of navigation background is one type of blue background. When winning the BAR Tenpirip while being controlled by AT, there are two types of navigation backgrounds, blue background and green background. Furthermore, when the BAR Tenpirip is won while being controlled by AT, the navigation background differs depending on whether or not there is an additional win. Sometimes a decision is made between the blue background and the green background. If you win the BAR tenpilip while being controlled by a specialized zone, there are three types of navigation backgrounds: blue background, green background, and red background. Furthermore, when winning the BAR Tenpairip while being controlled by the specialized zone, the navigation mode differs depending on whether or not there is an additional winning. is determined to be blue background, green background, or red background.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a BAR matching rip or a BAR ten rip is won, the type of navigation background that can be selected differs depending on the type of advantageous section being controlled and whether or not there is an additional winning.

[Various processing]
Various processes mainly executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 24. FIG.

(common start processing)
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the common start process. The main control unit 41 executes common start processing when the start switch 7 is operated with the number of bets set. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not the advantageous section flag is ON (S10). The advantageous section flag is data indicating that the game is in an advantageous section, and is set in the advantageous section winning processing shown in FIG. 18 to be described later.

When the advantageous section flag is not ON (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not lottery type 1>0 (S21). The lottery type 1 is a data area in which winning information of the advantageous section transition hand (bonus 1, strong advantageous cherry, weak advantageous cherry, middle stage cherry, advantageous reply) is stored.

Specifically, as indicated by * marks in FIGS. 8 and 12, each lottery target combination is assigned a combination number that enables identification of the type of each combination. The winning combination number is an advantage zone transition combination, a combination in which the number of judgment values does not change according to the RT state (a combination in which the winning probability does not change), and a combination in which the number of judgment values changes according to the RT state (a combination in which the winning probability changes). Larger numbers are assigned in order of . Also, on the premise of this rule, large numbers are assigned in the order of the special combination, the small combination, and the replay combination. In this embodiment, bonus 1, which is an advantageous section transition role and a special role, advantageous strong cherry, advantageous weak cherry, middle stage cherry, advantageous rip, and advantageous section transition, which are both an advantageous section transition role and a replay role The combination numbers are assigned such as Bonus 2, which is not a combination and is a special combination, and Push Order Bell, which is a small combination that is not an advantage zone transition combination but whose judgment value number does not change according to the RT state.

The main control unit 41 sets the lottery type 1 bit if the winning combination number in the internal lottery is 50 or more, which is assigned to the advantageous section transition combination. In this manner, the main control unit 41 stores only winning information for the advantageous section transition combination in the lottery type 1. FIG. Then, in the process of S21, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section transition combination has been won by determining whether or not the bit is set in the data included in the lottery type 1.

As described above, in the lottery type 1, the combination that triggers the bit to be set is limited to the advantageous section transition combination. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section only by referring to the data included in the lottery type 1 . As a result, it is possible to centrally manage the data area used when determining whether to shift to the advantageous section.

When the lottery type 1>0 (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section winning process (S22), and proceeds to the process of S19. The advantageous section winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the lottery type 1>0 is not true (NO in S21), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S19.

When the advantageous interval flag is ON (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the advantageous interval G number counter (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section G number counter≧1500 (S12). If the advantageous interval G number counter≧1500 (YES in S12), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous interval end flag to ON (S13). The advantageous section end flag is data indicating the end of the advantageous section. If the advantageous section G number counter≧1500 is not satisfied (NO in S12), or after the processing of S13, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a bonus is in progress (S14).

When the bonus is being played (YES in S14), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S19. On the other hand, if the bonus is not in progress (NO in S14), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in the internal mode (S15). If the main control unit 41 is internal (YES in S15), the process proceeds to S19.

On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 is not in the internal state (NO in S15), the main control unit 41 sets the data indicating the main state to the next main state (S16). The main state is a state controlled by the main control unit 41, and is a state other than the gaming state (RT state). Specifically, the main states include normal section, precursor state, CZ1, CZ2, ART preparation, ART, special zone preparation, and special zone. The main control unit 41 sets one of these states as the main state.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won (S17). When the bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won (YES in S17), the main control unit 41 executes a return destination setting process (S18), and shifts to the process of S19. The return destination setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the bonus 1 or bonus 2 is not won (NO in S17), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S19.

The main control unit 41 executes start processing for each main state (S19). Start processing for each main state will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main control unit 41 executes navigation processing (S20). Navigation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates the common start process.

(Start processing of each main state)
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining start processing in each main state. As shown in FIG. 13, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not return wait information=0 (S41). The return wait information is information such as a symbol combination that triggers the start of the next main state set after the end of the bonus 1 or bonus 2, and is set in the bonus start common processing shown in FIG. 20 to be described later.

When the return waiting information=0 (YES in S41), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state=preparing for the special zone (S42). If the main state is not preparing for the specialized zone (NO in S42), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S44. On the other hand, when the main state=preparing for the specialized zone (YES in S42), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the advantageous remaining G number counter in the advantageous section being controlled (S43). For example, if it is in CZ, 1 is subtracted from the number of advantageous remaining Gs in CZ. Also, if it is in the AT, 1 is subtracted from the AT's remaining G number, and if it is in the specialized zone, 1 is subtracted from the advantageous remaining G number in the specialized zone.

As a modified example, in the case where a premonitory period of a predetermined number of games is provided before moving to the specialized zone in the AT, in addition to the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the AT, the specialized zone You may subtract the number of advantageous remaining G of the sign period before shifting to . That is, in the case of such a configuration, even in the advantageous section, if the number of games to be subtracted in S43 is one type (such as CZ) (advantageous remaining G number of CZ), and in the case where subtraction is performed in S43 such as AT A case can be provided in which there are two types of the number of games to be played (AT's remaining advantageous G number and advantageous remaining G number in the premonition period to the special zone).

When the return wait information is not 0 (NO in S41), or after the process of S43, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the lottery for the instruction function has been won (S44). For example, in the case of CZ1 or CZ2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not AT has been won. Further, if the player is an AT, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the special zone has been won.

When the lottery for the instruction function is won (YES in S44), the main control unit 41 sets the next main state (S45). For example, when the AT right is granted during CZ, the main control unit 41 sets the next main state to AT preparation. When the special zone right is granted during AT, the main control unit 41 sets the next main state to special zone preparation. On the other hand, when the lottery related to the instruction function is not won (NO in S44), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the remaining advantageous G number=0 for the advantageous section being controlled (S46).

When the number of remaining advantageous Gs=0 for the advantageous section under control (YES in S46), the main control section 41 determines whether or not the continuous effect is being performed (S46a). In the present embodiment, since the internal control period and the execution period of the continuous effect match, the main control unit 41 determines whether the continuous effect is being executed by determining whether the internal control period is being executed. It is possible to determine whether or not When the continuous effect is being performed (YES in S46a), the main control unit 41 executes advantageous section extension processing (S46b). The advantageous section extension process is a process of extending the advantageous section at least until the continuous effect ends. For example, the main control unit 41 adds a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) to the number of remaining advantageous Gs in the advantageous interval extension process. As a modification, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous interval extension process when the remaining advantageous G number is low, and stops the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number in the process (that is, the remaining advantageous G number in S43). skip the subtraction of the G number counter). By executing such an advantageous interval extension process, a situation in which the advantageous interval ends and the advantageous interval lamp 19 is turned off during execution of the continuous effect does not occur.

On the other hand, when the continuous effect is not being performed (NO in S46a), the main control unit 41 executes normal section return processing (S47). The normal section return processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 . On the other hand, if the advantageous remaining G number is not 0 for the advantageous section under control (NO in S46), the main control unit 41 ends the start processing of each main state after the processing of S45, S46b, or S47.

(navigation processing)
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining navigation processing. As shown in FIG. 14, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section flag=ON (S51). The main control unit 41 terminates the navigation processing when the advantageous section flag is not ON (NO in S51).

On the other hand, when the flag in the advantageous section is ON (YES in S51), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the player wins the first prize (S52). The main control unit 41 terminates the navigation processing when the player has not won the pushing order (NO in S52).

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins the first prize (YES in S52), the main control unit 41 performs navigation control (S53). Here, the main control unit 41 varies the navigation control according to the game state and the type of advantageous section given at that time. Specifically, in the case of RT0 after the bonus, the main control unit 41 notifies the navigation information when the first bell is won in the pressing order when the CZ right is granted, and the first when the AT right is granted. The navigation information is notified when the bell is won in the subsequent pressing order without notifying the navigation information when the bell is won in the order of pressing.

By varying the navigation control in this manner, the following game characteristics are obtained. That is, as described above, the special reply that can be won only at RT0 after the bonus is the lottery trigger for the lottery related to the instruction function. If a special reply is won when the right of CZ is granted, an AT game will be awarded with a probability of 100%, so the player will receive a special reply at RT0 before moving to RT1 due to the display of the special figure. hope to be elected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the CZ right is granted in RT0, the display of the special figure is avoided by notifying the navigation information at the time of winning the first push order bell, and the game state is changed to RT0. to maintain. As a result, when the right of CZ is granted at RT0, the player can expect that the AT game will be awarded by special reply winning.

On the other hand, when the right of AT is granted in RT0, it is controlled by ART via RT2 which is in preparation for ART. Therefore, if RT0, which has a low probability of winning a replay, is maintained for a long period of time, the consumption of medals will increase accordingly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the right of AT is given in RT0, the game state is shifted to RT2 by displaying a special figure by not announcing the navigation information when winning the first pressing order bell. And after that, the display of the special figure is avoided by notifying the navigation information at the time of winning the push order bell. Thereby, when the right of AT is granted in RT0, it is possible to allow ART to control while suppressing the consumption of medals.

In addition, in a game state other than RT0, the main control unit 41 notifies the navigation information when the bell is won for the first time in the pressing order regardless of whether the right of CZ or AT is granted. As a result, it is possible to avoid the display of the special figure when the pressing order bell is won, and it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning order bell is won (S54). The main control unit 41 terminates the navigation processing when the pressing order bell is not won (NO in S54). On the other hand, when winning the pressing order bell (YES in S54), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section navigation waiting flag=OFF (S55). The advantageous section navigation wait flag is data indicating whether or not the navigation for generating the maximum payout number (in this embodiment, the main character, bell) has been executed at least once during the advantageous section. , is set in the advantageous section winning process shown in FIG. 18, which will be described later. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates the navigation processing.

(Common third release processing)
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the common third release process. After rotation of the reels, the stop switch is operated to stop the final reel (third stop), and when the stop switch is released, the main control unit 41 executes common third release processing. As shown in FIG. 15, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a bonus is being played (S61).

When the bonus is being played (YES in S61), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S67. On the other hand, when the bonus is not in effect (NO in S61), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in the internal mode (S62). When the main control unit 41 is in the internal state (YES in S62), the main control unit 41 sets the internal state flag (S63), and proceeds to the process of S67.

On the other hand, if it is not inside (NO in S62), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous zone flag is ON (S64). When the advantageous section flag is not ON (NO in S64), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S67. On the other hand, when the advantageous section flag is ON (YES in S64), the main control unit 41 executes display symbol determination processing (S65). The displayed symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

After that, the main control unit 41 executes a return wait determination process (S66). The return wait determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. The main control unit 41 executes the third release process for each main state (S67). The third release processing in each main state will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the common third release process.

(Third release processing in each main state)
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the third release processing in each main state. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the navigation ignore flag=ON (S71). The navigation ignore flag is data indicating that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were not operated in accordance with the navigation information although the navigation information was notified by the main control unit 41, and will be described later. It is set in the display pattern determination process shown in 23 .

If the navigation ignore flag is not ON (NO in S71), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the main state of control is in preparation for ART (S72). When the main state=preparing for ART (YES in S72), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT3 shift reply has been displayed (S73). When the RT3 shift reply is displayed (YES in S73), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S76. On the other hand, when the RT3 shift reply is not displayed (NO in S73), the main control unit 41 ends the third release process of each main state.

If the main state is not in preparation for ART (NO in S72), the main control unit 41 determines whether the main state in control is in preparation for the specialized zone (S74). When the main state=preparing for the special zone (YES in S74), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT4 shift reply has been displayed (S75). When the RT4 shift reply is displayed (YES in S75), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S76. On the other hand, if the RT4 shift reply is not displayed (NO in S75), the main control unit 41 ends the third release process of each main state.

On the other hand, when the navigation ignore flag=ON (YES in S71), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of S76. The main controller 41 sets the next main state (S76). For example, when the current main state is preparing for ART, the main control unit 41 sets the main state from the next game to ART. As a result, subtraction of the AT's remaining advantageous G number is started from the next game. Further, when the current main state is special zone preparation, the main control unit 41 sets the main state from the next game to the special zone. As a result, subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number of the specialized zone is started from the next game.

(Game end processing)
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the game end processing. The main control unit 41 executes game end processing when ending one game. As shown in FIG. 17, first, the main control unit 41 executes advantageous section end determination processing (S81). The advantageous section end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section end flag=ON (S82). When the advantageous section end flag=ON (YES in S81), the main control unit 41 clears all the paid ball works (S83). For example, the main control unit 41 clears flags related to advantageous sections. For example, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section flag to OFF. If the advantageous interval end flag is not ON (NO in S81), or after the process of S83, the main control unit 41 determines whether the advantageous interval flag is ON (S84).

When the advantageous section flag is ON (YES in S84), the main control unit 41 performs lighting processing of the advantageous section lamp 19 (S85). On the other hand, if the advantageous interval flag is not ON (NO in S84), the main control unit 41 performs processing to turn off the advantageous interval lamp 19 (S86). After the process of S85 or S86, the main control unit 41 ends the game end process.

(Processing when winning an advantageous section)
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining processing when an advantageous section is won. As shown in FIG. 18, first, the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section flag=ON and the advantageous section navigation waiting flag=ON (S101).

Next, the main control unit 41 conducts an advantageous section distribution lottery (S102). In this process, the main control unit 41 randomly determines one of the precursor state only, transition to CZ1 after the precursor state, and transition to CZ2 after the precursor state. After that, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery for the number of games (S103). In this process, the main control unit 41 randomly determines the number of games to be controlled in the advantageous section of the type determined in the process of S102 (S103).

Next, the main control unit 41 sets the next main state to the advantageous section of the type determined in the process of S102 (S104). As a result, from the next game onwards, the type of advantageous section determined in the process of S102 is controlled. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section winning process.

(Return destination setting process)
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the return destination setting process. As shown in FIG. 19, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not bonus 2 is won (S121).

When bonus 2 is won (YES in S121), the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state to the main state (S126), and ends the return destination setting process. The return destination main state is the main state at RT0 after the end of the bonus. That is, the main control unit 41 sets the main state after the end of the bonus 2 to be the same as the current state regardless of the state of the main state in the game in which the bonus 2 was won. Unlike bonus 1, which will be described later, even if bonus 2 is won, AT rights are not granted on the occasion of bonus 2 winning.

On the other hand, when the bonus 2 is not won (NO in S121), that is, when the bonus 1 is won, the main control unit 41 determines whether the main state is the normal section or the precursor state. (S122).

When the main state is the normal section or the precursor state (YES in S122), the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state to CZ1 (S123), and ends the return destination setting process. In other words, when the main state in the game in which bonus 1 is won is the normal section or the premonitory state, the main control unit 41 grants the right to CZ1 when bonus 1 is won, and changes the main state to CZ1 after bonus 1 is completed. set.

On the other hand, when the main state is neither the normal section nor the precursor state (NO in S122), the main control unit 41 determines whether the main state is CZ1 or CZ2 (S124). When the main state is CZ1 or CZ2 (YES in S124), the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state to ART preparation (S125), and ends the return destination setting process. That is, when the main state in the game in which the bonus 1 is won is CZ1 or CZ2, the main control unit 41 grants the right of AT upon the bonus 1 win, and sets the main state to ART preparation after the bonus 1 is completed. do.

On the other hand, if the main state is not CZ1 or CZ2 (NO in S124), that is, if the main state is ART preparation, ART, special zone preparation, or special zone, the main control unit 41 returns to the main state. The state is set to the main state (S126). That is, if the main state in the game in which bonus 1 is won is ART preparation, ART, special zone preparation, or special zone, the main control unit 41 sets the main state after the bonus 1 to the current state. set to After that, the main control unit 41 ends the return destination setting process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the return destination main state after the bonus is finished is set according to the main state in the game in which the bonus is won. In addition, during bonus 1, a lottery relating to the instruction function is performed according to the type of the set return destination main state. For example, when winning a lottery trigger role such as a low advantage cherry during a bonus, if the return destination main state is CZ1, it is decided by lottery whether or not to grant the right to control AT, and the return destination main state is determined by lottery. is ART, a lottery determines whether or not to grant the right to control to the specialized zone. In addition, in the lottery related to the instruction function, although the lottery is performed, the right to control the AT or the specialized zone may be granted 100%. Alternatively, without performing the lottery itself, by winning the lottery opportunity, 100% of the right to control may be given to the AT or the specialized zone. On the other hand, during the bonus 2, the lottery related to the instruction function is not performed.

(Bonus start common processing)
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the bonus start common processing. The main control unit 41 executes the bonus start common process after executing the common third release process in the game in which the bonus is won. As shown in FIG. 20, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not return wait information=0 (S131). If the return wait information is not 0 (NO in S131), the main control unit 41 ends the bonus start common process.

On the other hand, when the return waiting information=0 (YES in S131), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next main state is ART (S132). The next main state at this time corresponds to the return destination main state set by the return destination setting process shown in FIG. For example, if the return destination main state=preparing for ART or ART, then the next main state=ART. If the return destination main state is special zone preparation or special zone, the next main state is special zone. If the return destination main state=CZ1, then the next main state=CZ1. When the next main state is ART (YES in S132), the main control unit 41 sets the return waiting information to RT3 shift reply display waiting (S133), and ends the bonus start common processing.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the main state is CZ1 or CZ2 when bonus 1 is won, the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state to ART preparation after bonus 1 ends. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls to AT during bonus 1, but does not subtract the advantageous remaining G number of AT. Then, at RT0 after the end of bonus 1, the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification at the time of winning the push order bell until the special figure is displayed, shifts to RT1 after the special figure is displayed, and wins the rush reply. Sometimes navigation information is provided. After that, when stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated according to the navigation to display the RT3 shift reply and the game state shifts to RT3, subtraction of the AT's remaining advantageous G number is started for the first time.

On the other hand, if the next main state is not ART (NO in S132), the main control section 41 determines whether or not the next main state is the specialized zone (S134). When the next main state is the specialized zone (YES in S134), the main control unit 41 sets the return waiting information to RT4 transition reply display waiting (S135), and ends the bonus start common processing.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when bonus 1 or bonus 2 is won and the main state is special zone preparation, the main control unit 41 sets the return destination main state after bonus 1 or bonus 2 to special zone preparation. Set during zone preparation. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls to the specialized zone during bonus 1 or bonus 2, but does not subtract the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone. Then, in RT0 after bonus 1 or bonus 2 is completed, the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification when the bell is won in the pressing order until the special figure is displayed, shifts to RT1 after the special figure is displayed, and enters the rush reply. Navi notification is performed when the winner is selected. After that, when stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated according to the navigation to display the RT4 shift reply and the game state shifts to RT4, subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone is started for the first time.

If the next main state is not the specialized zone (NO in S134), the main control unit 41 determines whether the next main state is CZ1 or CZ2 (S136). If the next main state is not CZ1 or CZ2 (NO in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section navigation waiting flag=OFF (S140), and ends the bonus start common processing.

On the other hand, when the next main state is CZ1 or CZ2 (YES in S136), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bonus 2 is won (S137). If the bonus 2 is not won (NO in S137), that is, if the bonus 1 is won, the return wait information is set to wait for special figure display (S139), and the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to OFF. (S140), the bonus start common process is ended.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 sets CZ1 as the return destination main state after the end of the bonus 1 when the main state is the normal section or the premonitory state when the bonus 1 is won. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls to CZ1 during bonus 1, but does not subtract the advantageous remaining G number of CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 starts subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number of CZ1 for the first time when a special figure is displayed at RT0 after the end of bonus 1 and the transition is made to RT1.

On the other hand, when the bonus 2 is won (YES in S137), the main control unit 41 sets the return wait information to the end of the bonus 2 (S138), sets the advantageous section navigation wait flag=OFF (S140), and starts the bonus. End common processing.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 sets the main state when bonus 2 is won as the return destination main state after bonus 2 is completed. If the main state is CZ1 when the bonus 2 is won, the return main state after the bonus 2 ends is also set to CZ1 (the same applies to CZ2). In this case, at RT0 after the end of bonus 2, subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of CZ1 or CZ2 is immediately started. For this reason, return waiting information is set to the end of bonus 2, and when bonus 2 is ended and controlled to CZ1 or CZ2, the return waiting information is set to 0 without waiting for the display of the special figure.

Also, the setting of the advantageous section navigation waiting flag=OFF will be explained by taking the bonus 2 winning as an example. For example, when transitioning from CZ to bonus, the state of CZ is maintained in the case of bonus 2 winning (shift to ART preparation in the case of bonus 1 winning). In CZ, navigation information is notified by winning the bell in the pressing order, and the player receives the maximum number of payouts, and the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF. When the player wins the bonus 2, the player receives the bonus 2 payout. As a result, it is assumed that an advantageous state has occurred as in the case of winning the bell in order of pushing, and the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF.

As a modification, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is not limited to being set to OFF at S140 after the common third release process is executed in the game in which the bonus is won, and the bonus ends after this timing. It may be set to OFF at any timing as long as it is the timing up to. For example, it may be the timing when the payout is completed in the game in which the bonus is won, or the timing when the start switch 7 of the next game in which the bonus is won is operated. However, as long as the bonus is a winning combination, it may be the timing when the bonus is won. In addition, when shifting from CZ to bonus 1, it may return to CZ again.

As described above, in the return destination main state set in S122, S124, and S125 of FIG. 19, the subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number starts when the display result set as the return wait information is derived after the bonus ends. It is a state for transitioning to a state where

(Normal section return processing)
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the normal section return processing. As shown in FIG. 21, first, the main control unit 41 sets the main state to the normal section (S151).

Next, the main control unit 41 executes advantageous section end determination processing (S152). The advantageous section end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the normal section return processing.

(Advantageous section end determination processing)
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the advantageous section end determination process. As shown in FIG. 22, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next main state is the normal section and the number of remaining advantageous Gs=0 (S171). In the process of S171, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all of the remaining advantageous G numbers such as CZ, AT, and specialized zone are zero. In addition, in the case where a premonitory period for a predetermined number of games is provided before moving to the specialized zone, it is also determined whether or not the number of remaining advantageous Gs in this premonitory period is zero.

When the next main state is the normal section and the number of remaining advantageous Gs is not 0 (NO in S171), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section end determination process. On the other hand, when the next main state is the normal section and the number of remaining advantageous Gs=0 (YES in S171), the main control unit 41 determines whether the advantageous section navigation wait flag is OFF (S172). ).

If the advantageous section navigation wait flag is not OFF (NO in S172), the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section end determination process. On the other hand, when the advantageous section navigation wait flag is OFF (YES in S172), the main control unit 41 sets the advantageous section end flag to ON (S173). After that, the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous section end determination process.

(Display pattern determination process)
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the displayed symbol determination process. As shown in FIG. 23, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not navigation notification is being performed (S191). When the navigation notification is not performed (YES in S191), the main control unit 41 ends the display pattern determination process.

On the other hand, when the navigation notification is performed (NO in S191), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the preparation reply has been won and the RT2 shift reply has been displayed (S192). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the preparation reply was won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation and the RT2 shift reply has been displayed (YES in S192), the display pattern determination processing ends.

On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 does not win the preparatory reply, or if the preparatory reply is won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated without following the navigation, the RT2 shift reply is not displayed ( NO at S192), it is determined whether or not the rush reply has been won and the RT3 shift reply has been displayed (S193). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the rush reply was won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation and the RT3 shift reply has been displayed (YES in S193), the display pattern determination processing ends.

On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 did not win the rush reply, or if the rush reply was won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated without following the navigation and the RT3 shift reply was not displayed ( NO in S193), it is determined whether or not the RT1 falling reply has been won and reply 1 or reply 2 has been displayed (S194). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the RT1 fall slip was won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation and the Lip 1 or Lip 2 has been displayed (YES in S194), the display pattern determination processing ends.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R without following the navigation to display the reply 1 or reply 2 when the RT1 falling reply is not won or when the RT1 falling reply is won. If there is not (NO in S194), it is determined whether or not the rising slip has been won and the RT4 shift slip has been displayed (S195). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated in accordance with the navigation performed when the up-and-down rip was won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation and the RT4 shift reply has been displayed (YES in S195), the display symbol determination processing ends.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not display the RT4 shift reply if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated without following the navigation even if the rising reply is not won, or if the rising reply is won. If so (NO in S195), it is determined whether or not RT3 falling reply has been won and reply 1 has been displayed (S196). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the RT3 fall slip was won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation and the Lip 1 has been displayed (YES in S196), the display symbol determination processing ends.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not win the RT3 falling reply, or when the RT3 falling reply is won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation and the reply 1 is not displayed. (NO in S196), it is determined whether or not the bell has been won and the bell has been displayed (S197). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation performed when the pressing order bell is won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated according to the navigation and the bell has been displayed (YES in S197), the display symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not win the push order bell, or if the push order bell is won but the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation and the bell is not displayed ( NO in S197), and the navigation ignore flag is set to ON (S198). Next, the main control unit 41 sets the return wait information to 0 (S199), and terminates the display symbol determination process.

When the navi-ignoring flag is set to ON, as described above, YES is determined in S71 of FIG. 16, and the next main state is updated. Also, when the return waiting information is set to 0, as described above, the determination in S41 of FIG. 13 is YES. In addition, when the navigation ignore flag is set to ON during preparation for the specialized zone, the next main state is set to the specialized zone. will be subtracted.

(Return wait determination process)
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the return wait determination process. As shown in FIG. 24, first, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not return wait information=0 (S221). When return wait information=0 (YES in S221), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process.

On the other hand, when the return waiting information is not 0 (NO in S221), the main control unit 41 determines whether the return waiting information=waiting for special figure display (S222). When waiting for return information=waiting for special figure display (YES in S222), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a special figure is displayed (S223). When the special figure is not displayed (NO in S223), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process. Here, the return waiting information=special figure display waiting is when the bonus 1 is controlled as shown in S139 of FIG.

On the other hand, when a special figure is displayed (YES in S223), the main control unit 41 sets return wait information=0 (S230), and ends the return wait determination process.

When the return waiting information is not waiting for a special figure display (NO in S222), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the return waiting information is waiting for RT3 shift reply display (S224). If the return waiting information=RT3 shift reply display waiting (YES in S224), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT3 shift reply has been displayed (S225). When the RT3 shift reply is not displayed (NO in S225), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process.

On the other hand, when the RT3 shift reply is displayed (YES in S225), the main control unit 41 sets the return wait information to 0 (S230), and terminates the return wait determination process.

When the return waiting information is not waiting for display of a reply to shift to RT3 (NO in S224), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the waiting information to return is waiting for display of a reply to be shifted to RT4 (S226). If the return waiting information=RT4 shift reply display waiting (YES in S226), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT4 shift reply has been displayed (S227). If the RT4 shift reply is not displayed (NO in S227), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process.

On the other hand, when the RT4 transition reply is displayed (YES in S227), the main control unit 41 sets the return wait information to 0 (S230), and ends the return wait determination process.

If the return waiting information is not waiting for RT4 transition reply display (NO in S226), the main control unit 41 determines whether the return waiting information is equal to bonus 2 end (S228). When the return waiting information=the end of bonus 2 (YES in S228), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not bonus 2 has ended (S229). If bonus 2 has not ended (NO in S229), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process. Here, the return waiting information=bonus 2 end is when the bonus 2 is controlled as shown in S138 of FIG.

On the other hand, when bonus 2 has ended (YES in S229), the main control unit 41 sets return wait information to 0 (S230), and ends the return wait determination process. If the return wait information is not equal to the end of bonus 2 (NO in S228), the main control unit 41 ends the return wait determination process.

By executing the various processes shown in FIGS. 12 to 24, the main control unit 41 controls the progress of the game.

[Relationship between continuous effect and lighting of advantageous section lamp]
With reference to FIG. 25, lighting of the advantageous section lamp when the execution period of the continuous effect overlaps with the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the continuous effect and the lighting of the advantageous section lamp. As shown in FIG. 25, this timing chart includes, from top to bottom, a line indicating whether or not an advantageous cherry win has been won, a line indicating whether or not the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit, a line indicating whether or not a continuous effect is to be executed, and so on. and a line indicating whether the bonus is controlled or not.

First, with reference to FIG. 25(a), the case where the continuous effect falls within the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp will be described. As shown in FIG. 25(a), at timing t1 (hereinafter, "timing" is omitted), when an advantageous section is won based on winning an advantageous cherry combination, the advantageous section lamp 19 starts lighting. The advantageous section is controlled according to the number of games given when the advantageous section is won, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light up over the period during which the advantageous section is controlled. For example, when the advantageous section is won based on the winning of the advantageous cherry hand, if the precursor state of 20 games and the CZ of 30 games are given, the advantageous section is controlled over a total of 50 games, during which the advantageous section continues to illuminate. In addition, hereinafter, such a predetermined lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 is also referred to as a predetermined lighting period. In this example, the predetermined lighting period is a period from t1 to t5.

After winning an advantageous cherry combination, a continuous effect is executed over a period of t1 to t2 corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). At t2, the player is informed that the control to CZ will be performed as the final result of the continuous effect.

After that, at t3, if the advantageous cherry combination is won again and the bonus is won, internal control is performed from the next game. Then, after the advantageous cherry combination is won, the continuous effect is executed over a period of t3 to t4 corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). During this period, the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the execution period of the continuous effect overlap, but in this example, the execution period of the continuous effect falls within the predetermined lighting period. At t4, the player is notified of the fact that the bonus is won as the final result of the continuous effect, and then the bonus is controlled. The advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished at t5 when a predetermined lighting period elapses.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25(b), a description will be given of a case where the continuous effect does not fall within the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp. As shown in FIG. 25(b), at t1, when the advantageous section is won based on the winning of the advantageous cherry combination, lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 starts. The advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light over a predetermined lighting period during which the advantageous section is controlled. In this example, the predetermined lighting period is a period from t1 to t4.

After winning an advantageous cherry combination, a continuous effect is executed over a period of t1 to t2 corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). At t2, as the final result of the continuous effect, for example, the player is informed that the game will be controlled to CZ.

After that, at t3, if the advantageous cherry combination is won again and the bonus is won, internal control is performed from the next game. Then, after the advantageous cherry combination is won, the continuous effect is executed over a period of t3 to t5, which is a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). Here, the predetermined lighting period is a period of t1 to t4, whereas the continuous performance execution period is t3 to t5, and the continuous performance execution period does not fall within the predetermined lighting period.

Therefore, the advantageous section extension process shown in FIG. 13 is performed so that the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to be lit at least during the period in which the continuous performance is being executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off after the execution of the continuous performance is completed. The advantageous interval is extended to t6 by . As a result, the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished after the bonus is controlled after the end of the continuous effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25(c), a description will be given of a modification in which the continuous effect does not fall within the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp. As shown in FIG. 25(c), at t1, when the advantageous section is won based on the winning of the advantageous cherry combination, lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 starts. The advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light over a predetermined lighting period during which the advantageous section is controlled. In this example, the predetermined lighting period is a period from t1 to t4.

After winning an advantageous cherry combination, a continuous effect is executed over a period of t1 to t2 corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). At t2, as the final result of the continuous effect, for example, the player is informed that the game will be controlled to CZ.

After that, at t3, if the advantageous cherry combination is won again and the bonus is won, internal control is performed from the next game. After the advantageous cherry combination is won, the continuous effect is scheduled to be executed over t3 to t5 corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). Here, the predetermined lighting period is a period of t1 to t4, whereas the continuous performance execution period is t3 to t5, and the continuous performance execution period does not fall within the predetermined lighting period.

Therefore, based on the remaining period of the predetermined lighting period, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light at least during the period in which the continuous performance is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off after the execution of the continuous performance is completed. The execution period of continuous performance is shortened. As a result, the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished after the bonus is controlled after the end of the continuous effect. In the case of shortening, the content of the continuous production may be partially omitted, or the content is the same as the production without shortening, but the time is shortened (for example, fast forward ), or it may be changed to a production with a different content from the production without shortening (for example, a production with a deeper content due to the shorter time).

In this way, at least during the period in which the continuous performance is being executed, the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to be lit, and after the execution of the continuous performance is completed (if it is controlled to be a bonus, it is controlled to be a bonus after the continuous performance). , the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished.

It should be noted that the advantageous section, even after the number of AT games for controlling AT and the number of specialized zone games for controlling to specialized zone are all consumed, for a predetermined period (for example, between 30 games) It may be continuous throughout. Such a period is also called a pullback period. During this pullback period, for example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the background image for the normal section in the same manner as the normal section, but since the advantageous section is still continuing, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit. continue. During the withdrawal period, for example, an AT lottery is performed as a lottery related to the instruction function, and if the AT lottery is won, the number of AT games is awarded and the ART is controlled again.

During the withdrawal period as described above, a rare combination such as an advantageous cherry combination may be won. In this case, during the pullback period after the end of the ART, a continuous effect triggered by the winning of the rare combination is executed. That is, during the pullback period, the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the execution of the continuous effect overlap. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the execution of the continuous effect overlap during the withdrawal period, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on at least during the execution of the continuous effect. It is designed not to turn off.

For example, when a continuous performance of 20 games is executed by winning a rare combination when the pullback period has two games remaining, the advantageous section continues and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues lighting even after two games have passed. Then, after the continuous effect of 20 games is finished (when the bonus is controlled, after the bonus is controlled after the continuous effect), the advantageous interval ends and the advantageous interval lamp 19 is turned off.

In this way, even in the pull-back period in which the AT control is executed again, if the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the execution of the continuous performance overlap, at least the advantageous section is maintained during the period in which the continuous performance is being executed. The lamp 19 may continue to be lit, and the advantageous section lamp 19 may be extinguished after the execution of the continuous performance is completed (in the case of bonus control, after the continuous performance is followed by the bonus control).

That is, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on when the advantageous section is won, and the continuous effect is executed while the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on (for example, FIG. 26 (Example shown in (a) to (c)) and the case where the continuous effect is executed while the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit in the pullback period near the end of the advantageous section, at least the continuous effect is performed by the same control. The advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light during the period during which the performance is being executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished after the execution of the continuous performance is completed (when controlled to be a bonus, after being controlled to be a bonus after the continuous performance). It is designed to

[Timing chart when the number of Gs in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games during the bonus period]
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining the case where the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the result screen when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus. First, with reference to FIGS. 26(a) and 27(a), the case where the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the non-bonus period will be described.

As shown in FIG. 26(a), this timing chart includes, in order from the top, a line indicating the type of game section being controlled, a line indicating the type of background effect being executed, and a line indicating whether or not freeze is being executed. and a line indicating whether or not the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit.

Before t0, it is controlled to the advantageous section. During the advantageous section, the background effect for the advantageous section is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light. At t0, when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section. Along with this, the background presentation for the advantageous section is switched to the background presentation for the normal section, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished.

In this example, it is assumed that 1700 medals were paid out during the advantageous section. In the game in which the advantageous interval has ended, the freeze is executed and the result of the game played during the advantageous interval is notified. For example, as shown in FIG. 27(a), a result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in result notification. The result screen includes, as a template, an area 51a indicating characters of the result, an area 51b indicating the number of medals paid out during the advantageous interval, and an area 51c indicating the number of games played during the advantageous interval. On the result screen when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the non-bonus period, images are displayed in all of the areas 51a, 51b, and 51c. For example, a character image of "RESULT" is displayed in the area 51a, a character image of "1700 sheets" is displayed in the area 51b, and a character image of "1500 games" is displayed in the area 51c.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 26(b) and 27(b), the case where the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during bonus 1 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 26(b), this timing chart includes, from top to bottom, a line indicating the type of game section being controlled, a line indicating the type of background effect being executed, and a line indicating whether the bonus is controlled or not. , a line indicating whether or not freezing is executed, a line indicating whether or not the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit, and a line indicating whether or not the bonus lamp 60 is lit.

Before t2, it is controlled to the advantageous section. During the advantageous section, the background effect for the advantageous section is executed, and the advantageous section lamp 19 continues to light. At t2, when the number of G games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section. Along with this, the background presentation for the advantageous section is switched to the background presentation for the normal section, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished. The background effect and the operation of the advantageous section lamp 19 in FIG. 26(b) are the same as the background effect and the operation of the advantageous section lamp 19 in FIG. 26(a) described above.

On the other hand, the freeze and result notification in FIG. 26(b) operate differently from the freeze and result notification in FIG. 26(a). This will be explained below.

Suppose that the bonus is won at t1 in the advantageous section and the bonus is controlled until t3 thereafter. The bonus lamp 60 is lit during the period from t1 to t3 during the bonus.

Here, it is assumed that 1700 medals are paid out during the advantageous section. It is also assumed that 325 medals were paid out during the bonus, of which 174 medals were paid out from t2 to t3 after the end of the advantageous section. In this case, the total value of medals paid out during the advantageous section and during the bonus is 1874. Furthermore, it is assumed that the bonus is played over 20 games from t2 to t3.

In the example of FIG. 26(b), unlike the example of FIG. 26(a), freezing and result notification are not performed at t2 when the advantageous section ends, but are performed at t3 when the bonus ends. Specifically, in the game where the bonus has ended, the freeze is executed, and the total value of the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section plus the number of medals paid out only during the bonus is reported by the result notification. be notified. Also, in the result screen when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, images are displayed in the areas 51a and 51b, but no image is displayed in the area 51c. For example, as shown in FIG. 27B, a character image of "RESULT" is displayed in area 51a, and a character image of "1874" is displayed in area 51b. On the other hand, the area 51c is not used and no character image is displayed in that area. In this way, unlike the example of FIG. 26(a), the character image indicating the number of games played (1500 G) during the advantageous interval is not displayed, and furthermore, the total is controlled either during the advantageous interval or during the bonus. A character image indicating the number of games (1520G) is also not displayed.

In this way, the bonus is controlled during the advantageous interval, and depending on whether or not the number of G games in the advantageous interval reaches 1500 games during the bonus, result notification and freezing control are different. In this embodiment, the case where the bonus 1 is won has been explained, but the case where the bonus 2 is won is the same.

[Timing chart when bonus is won during ART]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the case of winning a bonus during ART will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining a case where a bonus is won during ART. In this embodiment, the case where the bonus 1 is won will be described.

FIG. 29(A) is a diagram showing a case where a bonus is won at t1 in the limiter reaching undetermined state (also referred to as the first state) as the first state. FIG. 29(B) is a diagram showing a case where a bonus win is won at t1 in the limiter reach confirmation state (also referred to as the second state) as the second state. (a) of FIG. 29(A) and (c) of FIG. 29(B) show the controlled state, and (b) of FIG. ) indicates an effect screen (a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

Here, the limiter undetermined state is a state in which it is not determined that the number of advantageous section G will reach the limiter (1500 games). In the limiter undetermined state, for example, the value of the number of advantageous section G is 1000 games (1000 games of the advantageous section have been completed), and it is confirmed that the remaining 200 games will be controlled to the advantageous section. state. In other words, when the value of the number of G in the advantageous interval is 1000 games, it is in a state in which control over 1200 advantageous interval games is established, and the number of games in the advantageous interval reaches the limiter (1500 games). It is in a state where it is not decided to do.

On the other hand, the limiter reaching definite state is a state in which it is definite that the number of advantageous section G has reached the limiter (1500 games). For example, in the limiter reaching confirmation state, the value of the advantageous interval G number counter is 1000 games (1000 advantageous interval games have been completed), and it is confirmed that the remaining 500 games will be controlled to the advantageous interval. state. In other words, the limiter reaching confirmation state is a state in which control over 1500 advantageous interval games is confirmed when the value of the advantageous interval G number counter is 1000 games. state).

First, FIG. 29A will be described. As shown at t1 and the like, a navigation effect is executed during ART. Also, assume that a bonus is won at t1 during ART. By winning the bonus, the gaming state transitions to inside the bonus. Further, the navigation effect is not executed within the bonus of the present embodiment. If a bonus is won during ART, this ART is temporarily interrupted.

Then, in the game (bonus winning game) started at t2, it is assumed that a combination of bonus symbols (bonus numbers in FIG. 29) is derived based on the bonus winning. t3 is the timing at which this bonus outcome is derived.

At t3, a start freeze is performed. Freeze is a state in which the progress of the game is delayed. For example, freeze is a state of not accepting (or delaying) game progress operations from the player. A start freeze is a freeze indicating that a bonus game is to be started. The start freeze is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Along with execution of this start freeze, a bonus start effect is executed. The bonus start effect is a effect indicating that the bonus game is started. In the example of FIG. 29, the characters "bonus start!" are displayed.

A bonus game (bonus state) is started from t4 when the start freeze ends. During the bonus, a during-bonus effect (not shown) for notifying that the bonus is in progress is executed. The effect during the bonus is, for example, a effect in which a character with a premium feeling is displayed.

It is also assumed that an additional winning combination is won at t5 during the bonus game. Here, it is assumed that an additional winning combination is won, but reaching the limit is undetermined. Here, "Limiter reach undetermined" means the number of games obtained by adding the number of AT games awarded by the additional win and the value of the advantageous section G number counter when the AT add-on win (hereinafter referred to as AT add-on win (referred to as the number of time addition games) does not reach 1,500. For example, when the value of the advantageous section G number counter is 1100 games, if AT games of 200 games are additionally won, the number of games added when AT is added is 1300 games, so 1500 games are reached. do not do. Therefore, in this case, reaching the limiter is undetermined.

On the other hand, reaching the limiter is determined when the number of games to be added at the time of winning AT addition becomes 1500 or more. For example, when the value of the advantageous section G number counter is 1450 games, if 100 AT games are won, the number of games to be added when the AT wins is 1550 games, so 1500 games is reached. . Therefore, in this case, reaching the limiter is determined.

In addition, when the addition winning is not decided yet, the addition freezing is executed. The additional freeze is a freeze indicating that the number of AT games has been added. The extra freeze is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Along with the execution of this additional freezing, the additional production is executed. The added effect is a effect indicating that the number of AT games has been added. In the example of FIG. 29, the text "Add AT!" is displayed.

After that, at t8, the final bonus game, which is the final game during the bonus, is started. t9 is the timing when this final bonus game ends.

At t9, a termination freeze is performed. The termination freeze is a freeze indicating that the bonus game is terminated. Also, the termination freeze is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). In addition, along with execution of the end freeze, a bonus end effect is executed. The bonus end effect is a effect indicating that the bonus game will end. In the example of FIG. 29, the effect is to notify the number of medals awarded during the bonus. In the example of FIG. 29, the effect is to display the characters "TOTAL 325 sheets!".

When the lever-on operation is executed at t10 when the ending freeze is completed, the interrupted AT game is resumed.

Next, FIG. 29(B) showing the limiter reachable state (second state) will be described. In the limiter arrival confirmed state, an ending effect is executed. This ending effect is a effect indicating that the period of the advantageous section reaches the limiter. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the period of the advantageous section will reach the limiter.

Next, the trigger (start condition) for starting the ending effect will be described. When an additional lottery executed in a state (first state) in which it is not confirmed that the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the limiter is won, the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the limiter due to the additional lottery. Assume that a state (second state) in which the above is confirmed is reached. In this case, the ending effect is started in the game in which the additional winning is made (the game in which it is confirmed that the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the limiter). Also, the ending effect may be started after a predetermined number of games have been played from the game in which the player has won the extra prize. The predetermined number of games may be a predetermined number of games, or may be a number of games determined by a random number lottery. Although the example of FIG. 29B shows an example in which the ending effect is started from t1, the ending effect may be started at a timing before t1.

Further, when another effect is executed while the ending effect is being executed, the other effect may be executed together with the ending effect. In the example of FIG. 29(B), an example in which a navigation effect is executed together with the ending effect is shown. This ending effect is continued until the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches the limiter. Also, the ending effect of this embodiment is a winning run effect in which a screen in which a character is running is displayed.

Then, in the game (bonus winning game) started at t2, it is assumed that a combination of bonus symbols (bonus numbers in FIG. 29) is derived based on the bonus winning. t3 is the timing at which this bonus outcome is derived.

Here, the start freeze is not executed when the control to the bonus state is started during the limiter arrival confirmation state. Also, the bonus start effect is not executed with the non-execution of the start freeze. Then, the bonus game (bonus state) is started from the game (t4) next to the game from which the bonus outcome was derived.

It is also assumed that an additional lottery combination is won at t4 during the bonus game. Here, even if an additional lottery is won by the additional lottery executed when the additional lottery role is won, the number of AT games is not increased because the limiter is confirmed to be reached. Since the number of AT games is not added, neither the addition freeze nor the addition effect is executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the additional lottery combination is won during the bonus controlled during the second state, the additional lottery is executed. With such a configuration, when the additional lottery combination is won, the additional lottery is executed regardless of whether the player is in the first state or the second state. Therefore, it is possible to share the processing of the additional lottery in the first state and the second state.

As a modification, even if the additional lottery combination is won during the bonus controlled during the second state, the additional lottery may not be executed. With the configuration of such a modified example, it is possible to reduce the processing for executing the additional lottery.

After that, at t5, the final bonus game, which is the final game during the bonus, is started. t6 is the timing when this final bonus game ends. Here, at t6 when this final bonus game ends, the end freeze is not executed. In addition, the bonus end effect is not executed as the end freeze is not executed. In this embodiment, the case where the bonus 1 is won has been explained, but the case where the bonus 2 is won is the same. However, if bonus 2 is won, the additional lottery will not be conducted.

In the present embodiment, control to the bonus state is possible in either the limiter undetermined state (first state) or the limiter reachable state (second state). Also, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the control to the bonus state is started during the first state, the start freeze can be executed. By executing this start freeze, the player can be made to clearly recognize that the control to the bonus state has started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the control to the bonus state is started during the second state, this start freeze is not executed. The reason for this will be explained. In the second state, since the ending effect is being executed, the player recognizes that the limiter has been reached. In this way, if the player is aware that the limiter has been reached, if the start freeze is executed, the progress of the game will be unnecessarily delayed. It makes me feel annoyed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the control to the bonus state is started in the second state, the start freeze is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed. In addition, since the start freeze is not executed, the progress of the game is not delayed, so that the internal bonus state can be smoothly shifted to the bonus state.

[Timing chart when bonus 2 is won during CZ2]
In the slot machine described above, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF based on the bonus control during the advantageous section.

In this embodiment, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to ON (S13) when control is performed in an advantageous section, and the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to ON by winning the bell in the order in which the navigation information is notified in the advantageous section. In addition to being set to OFF (S55), the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is also set to OFF (S140) based on the fact that the bonus 2 is controlled. Then, when the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met, if the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF, the advantageous section is terminated, and if the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is not set to OFF, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set. The advantageous section is not ended until is set to OFF.

By doing so, the advantage section can be ended based on the establishment of advantageous conditions for the player, such as notification of navigation information by winning the push order bell and control to bonus 2. As a result, it is possible to appropriately manage the notification of the navigation information in the advantageous section.

Hereinafter, a case where a bonus is won and a case where a bonus is not won during an advantageous section will be described in detail.

As described above, bonuses in the present embodiment include bonus 1 and bonus 2. Bonus 1 is a winning bonus 1 regardless of the set value (no setting difference). On the other hand, the bonus 2 is a winning bonus 2 with a probability corresponding to the set value (there is a setting difference).

Since the bonus 1 is an advantageous section transition combination, in the present embodiment, the right of AT is granted by winning the bonus 1 during CZ2. As a result, after the bonus 1 ends, the game is shifted to ART. Also, during the bonus 1 where there is no setting difference, a lottery relating to the navigation and instruction functions is performed.

On the other hand, since the bonus 2 is not an advantageous section transition role, even if the bonus 2 is won during CZ2, the right of AT is not granted. Therefore, after the bonus 2 ends, the control is again performed to CZ2. Also, during the bonus 2 with the setting difference, the lottery related to the navigation and instruction functions is not performed.

As described above, CZ2 is a state in which the degree of advantage in AT control is higher than in the normal section. In addition to this, when CZ2 is again controlled after bonus 2 is completed, simultaneous control to RT0 further increases the advantageous degree of control to AT.

Specifically, at RT0 after bonus 2 ends, the special reply becomes a lottery target role. Special replies are won with a high probability (for example, 1/5). During CZ, it is controlled to bonus 2, and when a special reply is won during CZ after bonus 2 ends, the right of AT is granted. As a result, it will be controlled by ART through ART preparation.

As described above, when the right of CZ2 is granted at RT0, the display of the special figure is avoided by announcing the navigation information when the first pressing order bell is won, and the game state is maintained at RT0 accordingly. As a result, when control is performed from CZ2 to bonus 2, the possibility of winning the special reply election in CZ2 after bonus 2 ends increases. Thus, in CZ2 after bonus 2 ends, the probability that the right of AT is granted by special reply winning is higher than in CZ2 before being controlled by bonus 2.

Here, the flow from being controlled by CZ2 to ending CZ2 will be described as follows. First, when winning the advantageous section transition combination in the normal section, control is made to the advantageous section from the next game. When it is decided to control the advantageous interval, for example, it is decided to shift to CZ2 after the premonitory state by an advantageous interval distribution lottery, and the number of CZ games is decided by a game number lottery. Also, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to ON.

After the control to CZ2, when the number of CZ games has been completed, the advantageous section ends when the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF by winning the pushing order bell. On the other hand, when the number of CZ games has been played, if the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is not set to OFF, the advantageous section is not ended. In this case, after that, the advantageous section ends in the game in which the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF by winning the pressing order bell.

Also, when bonus 2 is won during CZ2 and bonus 2 is won, the CZ game number counter is stopped. That is, the number of CZ games is not counted while the bonus 2 is being controlled. When bonus 2 ends and CZ2 controls again, the CZ game number counter resumes counting. Then, the advantageous section continues until the number of CZ games is completed.

A specific description will be given below using timing charts with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining a case where bonus 2 is not won during CZ2. First, referring to FIG. 30(A), the case where the bonus 2 is not won during CZ2 and the pushing order bell is won before all the CZ games of CZ2 are played will be described.

As shown in FIG. 30(A), this timing chart shows, from the top, a line indicating whether or not a winning combination has been won, a line indicating the setting (ON/OFF) of an advantageous section navigation wait flag, and CZ2. , a line indicating whether bonus 2 is in progress, and a line indicating whether ART is in progress. The same applies to the timing charts of FIGS. 30B and 31 below.

Before t2, it is controlled in the normal section. At t1, if the advantageous section transition combination is won, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section at t2, which is the next game. Along with this, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to ON, and the state is controlled to be a precursor.

In this example, it is assumed that it is decided to shift to CZ2 after the premonitory state in the advantageous section sorting lottery. Also, assume that the number of CZ games is determined to be 20 games by lottery for the number of games.

After the premonition effect for a predetermined number of games, at t3, the process shifts to CZ2. After shifting to CZ2, counting of the number of CZ games is started. At t4, when the push order bell is won, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF. Then, when the count of the number of CZ games reaches 20 games, the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. In the example of FIG. 21A, since the push order bell is won during CZ2, CZ2 ends at t6 when 20 games have been completed under the control of CZ2. As a result, the advantageous section ends and the normal section is controlled.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30(B), the case where the bonus 2 is not won during CZ2 and the pushing order bell is not won until all the CZ games of CZ2 are played will be described.

As shown in FIG. 30(B), before t2, it is controlled to the normal section. At t1, if the advantageous section transition combination is won, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section at t2, which is the next game. Hereinafter, descriptions of the same parts as in FIG. 30A will be omitted.

In the example of FIG. 30(B), unlike FIG. 30(A), after being controlled by CZ2, by the timing when the number of CZ games count reaches 20 games and the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met, the push order Suppose Bell does not win. In this case, control to CZ2 continues. Then, assume that at t5 when the number of CZ2 games counted reaches 28 games, the pressing order bell is won. By winning the push order bell, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to OFF. Then, the control to CZ2 ends in the game in which the advantageous section navigation waiting flag=OFF. As a result, control to the advantageous section ends, and control to the normal section starts from t6, which is the next game.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a timing chart for explaining a case where bonus 2 is won during CZ2. First, with reference to FIG. 31(A), the case where the bonus 2 is won during CZ2 and the special reply is not won during CZ2 after the bonus 2 is completed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 31(A), before t2, it is controlled to the normal section. At t1, if the advantageous section transition combination is won, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section at t2, which is the next game. Along with this, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to ON, and the state is controlled to be a precursor.

In this example, it is assumed that it is decided to shift to CZ2 after the premonitory state in the advantageous section sorting lottery. Also, assume that the number of CZ games is determined to be 20 games by lottery for the number of games.

After the premonition effect for a predetermined number of games, at t3, the process shifts to CZ2. After shifting to CZ2, counting of the number of CZ games is started. Assume that bonus 2 is won at t4. Even if bonus 2 is won, control to CZ2 is continued until bonus 2 is controlled by winning a prize.

Suppose that the bonus 2 is won in the eighth game after being controlled by CZ2. At this time, after the stop operation of the final reel of the game in which the bonus 2 is won, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF. Then, the control to CZ2 ends in the game, and the counter for the number of CZ2 games stops at 8. However, since the count of the number of CZ games, which is the condition for ending CZ2, has not reached 20 games, after the bonus 2 ends, control is again performed to CZ2.

At t6, which is the next game after the bonus 2 win, the bonus 2 is controlled. After that, the bonus 2 ends when the conditions for ending the bonus 2 (payout of more than 27 medals) are satisfied. When bonus 2 ends, control is again performed to CZ2 at t7. At this time, the counter for the number of CZ games is taken over from the counter (8 games) before being controlled to bonus 2, so the number of CZ games starts from the ninth game at t7.

In addition, the game state is controlled to RT0 by the end of the bonus 2. That is, in the example of FIG. 31(A), after the bonus 2 ends, it is controlled to CZ2 and also to RT0. As described above, the special reply becomes a lottery target role by controlling RT0. The special reply has a high probability of winning, and the right of AT is granted by winning the special reply. This makes it more likely to be controlled by ART.

In this example, it is assumed that the special reply is not won until the count of CZ games reaches 20 games. At t8 when the count of the number of CZ games reaches 20 games, the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. In the example of FIG. 31(A), since the advantage zone navigation wait flag has already been set to OFF due to winning the bonus 2, CZ2 ends. With the end of CZ2, the advantageous section ends and control is made to the normal section.

If the normal section is controlled, the navigation information will not be notified when the winning order of the bell is won. For this reason, the special figure is more likely to be displayed due to the incorrect answer procedure. Since the control to RT0 is terminated by the display of the special figure, the special reply is excluded from the lottery target role.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31(B), the case where bonus 2 is won during CZ2 and the special reply is won during CZ2 after bonus 2 is completed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 31(B), before t2, the normal section is controlled. At t1, if the advantageous section transition combination is won, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section at t2, which is the next game. Hereinafter, the description of the same parts as in FIG. 31A will be omitted.

In the example of FIG. 31(B), as in the example of FIG. 31(A), it is assumed that bonus 2 is won during CZ2 and control is again made to CZ2 and RT0 at t7 after bonus 2 ends.

Suppose that a special reply is won at t8 (16th game) before the end condition of CZ2 is satisfied (before the number of CZ games reaches 20 games). The right of AT will be granted by winning a special reply. As a result, at t9, which is the next game, the control to CZ2 ends and the ART preparation state is entered. Then, it is controlled by ART at t10 through ART preparation.

As shown in FIG. 30(A), when the number of CZ games is completed during CZ2 (t6), it is advantageous when the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF by winning the push order bell (t4). When the number of CZ games has been played during CZ2 (t4), as shown in FIG. 30B, when the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is not set to OFF, the advantageous section (t4)), and as shown at t4 in FIG. As shown at t6 in 31(A), the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is also set to OFF based on the fact that the bonus 2 is set. In this way, the advantage section can be ended based on the satisfaction of conditions advantageous to the player, such as notification of navigation information by winning the push order bell and control to bonus 2. As a result, it is possible to appropriately manage the notification of the navigation information in the advantageous section.

Since the bonus 2 is a hand with a set difference, it is suggested that the higher the frequency of control to the bonus 2, the more advantageous set values are set for the advantageous player. This allows the player to pay attention to how much bonus 2 is controlled.

When controlled to bonus 2 during CZ2, the advantage in the advantageous section will not be higher than before controlled to bonus 2, such as by granting the right of AT. In this way, since the right of AT is not given in addition to the right of bonus 2, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively advantageous.

As shown in FIG. 31(A), after the bonus 2 controlled during CZ2 ends (t7), the advantageous section is continued until the number of CZ games is completed (t8). As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the period until the originally set termination condition (the number of CZ games is completed) is met.

As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the right of AT is granted by special reply winning in the advantageous section (t8), control to ART (t10), as shown in FIG. 31 (B), bonus 2 In the advantageous interval (t7-t9) after the end of the bonus 2, the probability that the right of AT is given by special reply winning is higher than in the advantageous interval (t3-t6) before being controlled by the bonus 2. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the period after the bonus 2 ends.

As described above, the slot machine according to this embodiment is configured as follows. That is, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, when the advantageous section transition hand is won and controlled to the advantageous section, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to ON, and as shown in FIG. When the number of CZ games has been completed during CZ2 (t6), when the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF (t4) by winning the push order bell, the advantageous section is terminated (t6), as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), when the number of CZ games has been completed during CZ2 (t4), if the advantageous section navigation wait flag is not set to OFF, the advantageous section is not ended (t4), A) As shown at t4 in FIG. 31(A), in addition to the advantageous section navigation waiting flag being set to OFF by winning the push order bell to be notified of the navigation information, as shown at t6 in FIG. 2, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is set to OFF.

In addition, when controlled to bonus 2 during CZ2, the right of AT is granted, and the advantage in the advantageous section does not become higher than before controlled to bonus 2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31(A), after the bonus 2 controlled during CZ2 ends (t7), the advantageous section is continued until the number of CZ games is completed (t8).

As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the right of AT is granted by special replay winning in the advantageous section (t8), control to ART (t10), as shown in FIG. 31 (B), bonus 2 In the advantageous interval (t7-t9) after the end of the bonus 2, the probability that the right of AT is given by special replay winning is higher than in the advantageous interval (t3-t6) before the bonus 2 is controlled.

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Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) As shown in FIG. 11(a), there is only one type of navigation mode (white navigation) in the premonitory state and CZ for the navigation mode of Bell Navi that is executed when the bell is won in the pressing order. There are two more types of navigation modes (white navigation and yellow navigation) in AT and specialized zones. In this way, the game can be made interesting by having a plurality of types of navigation modes. Furthermore, while reducing the number of types of navigation mode in advantageous sections such as the omen state and CZ where additional winning is not possible, increasing the types of navigation mode in advantageous sections such as AT and specialized zones where additional winning is possible Furthermore, by varying the number of types of navigation mode according to the type of the advantageous section being controlled, the operation mode is compared to the case where the number of types of navigation mode is uniformly set to be the same regardless of the advantageous section being controlled. It is possible to suppress an increase in data capacity as much as possible with respect to the notification of.

(1-2) As shown in FIG. 11(a), the navigation mode (white navigation) that can be selected in the precursor state or CZ is changed to the navigation mode (white navigation, yellow navigation) that can be selected in the AT or specialized zone. included. In this way, since a navigation mode (white navigation) that can be commonly selected is provided for the precursor state, CZ, AT, and special zone, it is possible to minimize an increase in the data volume regarding the notification of the operation mode. can.

(1-3) In the present embodiment, the navigation mode is selected in accordance with the presence or absence of additional winnings in the AT or specialized zone. As a result, the presence or absence of the additional winning can be suggested to the player according to the navigation mode when Bell-navi is executed, so that the player can expect the additional winning. For example, in the present embodiment, during the AT, if the additional winning is not won, the white navigation is selected with a probability of 100%, and if the additional winning is selected, the white navigation or the yellow navigation is selected by lottery. be. Therefore, when the yellow navigation is selected during AT, the player can expect an additional win more than when the white navigation is selected. In addition, in the specialized zone, when the additional winning is not made, the white navigation is selected with a probability of 100%, and when the additional winning is made, the yellow navigation is selected with a probability of 100%. Therefore, when the yellow navigation is selected in the specialized zone, the player can be notified of the additional winning.

(1-4) In the present embodiment, in the navigation performance using the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation mode changes, whereas in the navigation notification on the game assistance display 12, numbers and alphabets are displayed. The color does not change just by being As a result, in the navigation notification on the auxiliary game display 12, the navigation information does not become difficult to understand due to the change in the navigation mode, and the player can operate the stop switch according to the navigation notification by performing an operation different from the navigation information. It is possible to avoid operating the stop switch according to the procedure as much as possible.

(2-1) In the present embodiment, in a premonitory state in which the BAR aiming effect cannot be executed, or in the case of a CZ, or in the case of winning a BAR matching lip or BAR ten lip during AT, a killing other than the right first stop is notified. Navigation is executed. On the other hand, when the BAR matching rip or BAR ten rip is won in the special zone where the BAR aiming effect can be executed, the navigation for notifying the right first stop is executed together with the BAR aiming effect. And when the BAR aiming effect cannot be executed, or in a CZ state, or when winning a BAR matching lip or a BAR tenpai lip during AT, there are at most two types of navigation backgrounds (blue background, green background) for killing navigation. selected from among On the other hand, the navigation background when winning the BAR matching rip or BAR ten rip in the specialized zone where the BAR aiming effect can be executed is selected from 4 types (blue background, green background, red background, gold background). . In this way, the presence of a plurality of types of navigation backgrounds can make the game more interesting. Furthermore, while reducing the types of navigation backgrounds in advantageous sections where the BAR aiming effect cannot be executed, the types of navigation backgrounds are increased in advantageous sections such as specialized zones where the BAR aiming effect can be executed. Furthermore, by varying the number of types of navigation mode according to the type of the advantageous section being controlled, the operation mode is compared to the case where the number of types of navigation mode is uniformly set to be the same regardless of the advantageous section being controlled. It is possible to suppress an increase in data capacity as much as possible with respect to the notification of.

(2-2) In the present embodiment, in the specialized zone, the navigation background is selected according to the presence or absence of additional winnings. As a result, the presence or absence of the additional winning can be suggested to the player by the navigation background when the navigation is executed, so that the player can expect the additional winning. For example, in the present embodiment, in the special zone, if the additional win is not made, the blue background is selected with a probability of 100%. A navigation background is selected from a red background and a gold background. Therefore, when a blue background, a green background, a red background, or a gold background is selected in the special zone, the player can expect an additional win more than when the white background is selected. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the navigation background.

(2-3) In the present embodiment, in a game in which the push-order bell is won, the additional winning suggestion effect such as changing the navigation background is not executed. In the game, an additional win suggestion effect is executed such that the navigation background is changed. The reason for this is that, as described above, in a game in which the winning order of the bell is won, a bell prize-winning effect using a special background is executed to appeal that the main character has won a prize. This is because it is not disturbed by changes in the background. Furthermore, when the BAR matching lip or the BAR TEN PAI lip is won, regardless of the order in which the stop switch is operated, the profit for the player is only replay, but when the bell in the order of pressing is won. This is because the number of net additions cannot be increased unless the stop switch is operated in accordance with the correct answer procedure, so that the change in the navigation background does not hinder the loss of such medals. In this way, in the case where an effect that appeals that the main character has won a prize is executed, or the advantage or disadvantage changes according to the order of pressing, the effect that changes the navigation background is not executed. , it is possible to prevent the player from being at a disadvantage as much as possible without losing the player's attention to the navigation.

(2-4) In the present embodiment, when the stop switch is operated other than the first stop on the right, both when winning the BAR matching lips and when winning the BAR Tenpai lips are common to each other. Lip 1 wins as a role to do. As a result, the pattern combination derived when the killing navigation is executed without executing the BAR aiming performance can be made common to a plurality of hands, so that the increase in the data capacity can be suppressed as much as possible.

(2-5) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11(c) and 11(d), there are three types (blue background, green background, red background) when winning the BAR Tenpi Rip in the specialized zone. The background presentation is selected from among them, but when the BAR matching reply is won, the background presentation is selected from more four types (blue background, green background, red background, gold background). In this way, it is possible to appropriately set the type of background effect that can be selected according to the winning combination. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11(d), when the BAR matching lip is won, by providing a gold background that cannot be selected when the BAR ten lip is won, the navigation mode can be diversified according to the winning combination. It is possible to make it possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, by changing the navigation background to a gold background, the player can be made to recognize that the BARs are aligned. In addition, when it is configured to win an additional win on the condition that the BAR matching reply is won, the player can be expected to win an additional win by changing the navigation background to a gold background.

(2-6) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11(c) and (d), there is only one type of navigation background (blue background) for killing navigation executed in the precursor state or CZ. On the other hand, the navigation background of the navigation that is executed with the BAR aiming effect in the specialized zone is more than that, 3 types (blue background, green background, red background) or 4 types (blue background, green background, red background, gold background). In this way, it is possible to appropriately set the type of background effect that can be selected according to the situation (condition) in which the BAR matching lip or the BAR Tenpai lip is won. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11(c) and (d), in special zones where there is a possibility of winning additional winnings, by providing more navigation backgrounds than the premonitory state and CZ that do not win additional winnings, the navigation background is blue. When it becomes other than the background, it is also possible to make the player expect an extra winning.

(2-7) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11(c) and (d), there is only one type of navigation background (blue background) for killing navigation executed in the precursor state or CZ. On the other hand, there are two types of navigation backgrounds (blue background, green background) for killing navigation executed in AT. In this way, it is possible to appropriately set the type of background effect that can be selected according to the situation (condition) in which the BAR matching lip or the BAR Tenpai lip is won. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11(c) and 11(d), in an AT that has a possibility of winning additional winnings, by providing more navigation backgrounds than a precursor state or CZ that does not win additional winnings, the navigation background is other than the blue background. When it becomes , the player can be made to expect an extra winning.

(3-1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(a), when the advantageous section is won by winning the advantageous cherry combination at t1 and the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit. Although the lighting period of the section lamp 19 and the execution period of the continuous performance overlap, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off at t5 after the continuous performance is finished at t2. That is, when the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 overlaps with the execution period of the continuous performance, the advantageous section lamp 19 is not extinguished during the period in which the continuous performance is executed unless the bonus is won. Also, if a bonus is won by winning an advantageous cherry combination at t3 during the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19, the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 and the execution period of the continuous effect overlap, but t4. The advantageous section lamp 19 is extinguished at t5 after the continuous effect is finished at t5 after the bonus is controlled. That is, when the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 overlaps with the execution period of the continuous performance, if the bonus is won, the advantageous section lamp 19 is not extinguished until the continuous performance is finished together with the inside. As a result, the advantageous section lamp 19 is not extinguished until at least the end of the continuous performance, so that the player's expectation of being controlled by the CZ or AT after the premonitory state can be maintained as much as possible.

(3-2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when an advantageous cherry combination is won, a bonus is won along with the advantageous section. Therefore, when an advantageous cherry combination is won, lighting of the advantageous section lamp 19 is started and a continuous effect is executed. As a result, when an advantageous cherry combination is won and a cherry symbol is derived, the player can be expected to control the CZ or AT and also to control the bonus. In particular, in the present embodiment, continuous effects are executed when an advantageous cherry combination is won, so that the player can be expected to control the CZ and AT and control the bonus.

(3-3) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(a), in the period when the advantageous section lamp 19 is already lit, if the advantageous cherry combination is won at t3, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on. A continuous performance is executed while lighting. In this way, even when the continuous performance is started in the period when the advantageous section lamp 19 is already lit, the advantageous section lamp 19 is not extinguished until the continuous performance is completed, so that the player's expectation is heightened. It can be sustained as long as possible.

(3-4) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(b), when the continuous effect does not fall within the predetermined lighting period of the predetermined advantageous zone lamp 19, the period of the continuous effect is adjusted so that By extending the advantageous section, the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 is extended. As a result, even if the continuous effect does not fall within the predetermined lighting period of the advantageous zone lamp 19, the lighting period of the advantageous zone lamp 19 is extended so that the period of the continuous effect is contained, thereby enabling the continuous effect within the lighting period. It is possible to secure the execution period of the production.

(3-5) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(c), if the continuous effect does not fall within the predetermined lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19, the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19 The period of continuous production is shortened so that it fits. As a result, even when the continuous effect does not fall within the predetermined lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19, the period of the continuous effect is shortened so that it falls within the lighting period of the advantageous section lamp 19, thereby enabling the continuous effect to continue within the lighting period. You can end the performance.

(4-1) As shown in FIG. 20, when the next main state is the specialized zone, at S135, the return waiting information=RT4 transition reply display waiting is set. In such a situation, if the ascending reply is won in RT3 during ART, the navigation information for winning the RT4 transition reply is notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 and the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91. . As shown in FIG. 24, when the RT4 shift reply is displayed according to the navigation information (YES at S227), the return wait information is set to 0 (S230). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, if the RT1 shift reply instead of the RT4 shift reply is displayed by disobeying the navigation information (NO in S195), the return wait information=0 (S199). In this way, when the rising reply is won during ART, regardless of whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, the return waiting information is set to 0, and as shown in FIG. When the wait information becomes 0 (YES in S41), subtraction of the number of games in the specialized zone starts (S43). On the other hand, if the 7th reply is won in RT3 during ART, the navigation information for winning the reply 1 is notified only by the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91, but the stop switches 8L and 8C are notified according to the navigation information. , 8R is operated, the subtraction of the number of games in the specialized zone does not start.

A game flow according to the above-described process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game during preparation for the specialized zone. As shown in FIG. 28(A), when 7 replies are won during ART (AT+RT3), a special zone lottery is conducted. When the player wins the special zone lottery, the sub-control part 91 performs the navigation effect. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the navigation information for prompting the first stop in response to the 7th reply. On the other hand, navigation notification by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 is not performed.

As shown in FIG. 28(B), when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated according to the navigation information, 7 replies are displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the special zone has been won. As shown in FIG. 28(C), when the game is shifted to the next game, the transition is made to special zone preparation while maintaining RT3.

Here, first, the case in which the rising slip is won in the game after the example shown in FIG. 28(C) will be described. As shown in FIG. 28 (D1), when the up-and-down reps are won, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect, and the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification. In this example, navigation information prompting the middle first stop is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and navigation information (2F) prompting the middle first stop is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in seven segments.

After the example shown in FIG. 28(D1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, as shown in FIG. 28(E1a), freezing is performed and a start effect is performed. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image suggesting the start of the special zone by the start effect. In addition, the upper right of the liquid crystal display 51 also displays the number of advantageous remaining Gs of the specialized zone (remaining 30G in this example). Since the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation information, the game state is controlled to RT4 from the next game on by display of the RT4 shift reply, as shown in FIG. 28 (F1a). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image indicating that the player is in the specialized zone is displayed, and the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone is subtracted (remaining 29G in this example). That is, subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous Gs for the specialized zone starts.

After the example shown in FIG. 28(D1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, as shown in FIG. 28(E1b). is operated, the freeze is performed and the start effect is performed. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image suggesting the start of the special zone by the start effect. In addition, the upper right of the liquid crystal display 51 also displays the number of advantageous remaining Gs of the specialized zone (remaining 30G in this example). Since the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated without following the navigation information, the game state is controlled to RT1 from the next game on by the display of the RT1 shift reply, as shown in FIG. 28 (F1b). On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image indicating that the player is in the specialized zone is displayed, and the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone is subtracted (remaining 29G in this example). That is, subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous Gs for the specialized zone starts.

Next, the case where 7 replies are won in the game after the example shown in FIG. 28(C) will be described. As shown in FIG. 28(D2), when the 7th reply is won, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the navigation information for prompting the left first stop corresponding to Lip 1. In the example shown in FIG. 28(A), the navigation information prompting the middle first stop corresponding to the 7 replies was announced to suggest that the player won the special zone, but in the example shown in FIG. 28(D2) , Since it is already won in the special zone, there is no need to display the 7th reply meaninglessly, so the navigation information that prompts the first stop on the left corresponding to the 1st reply is announced. On the other hand, navigation notification by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 is not performed.

After the example shown in FIG. 28(D2), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, as shown in FIG. Preparing is maintained. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone. As shown in FIG. 28 (F2a), the game state remains RT3 and special zone preparation even after the transition to the next game. In other words, the subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number of the specialized zone does not start.

After the example shown in FIG. 28(D2), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, as shown in FIG. 28(E2b). is operated, neither freeze nor start effect is performed, and special zone preparation is maintained. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone. As shown in FIG. 28 (F2b), the game state remains RT3 and special zone preparation even after the transition to the next game. In other words, the subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number of the specialized zone does not start.

As in the above-described example, during preparation for the specialized zone, when winning the ascending reply which is the target of the navigation notification by the main control unit 41, it is determined whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated according to the navigation information. Regardless, the transition to the specialized zone begins, and subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number of the specialized zone begins. On the other hand, during the preparation of the special zone, when winning the 7 replies that are not subject to navigation notification by the main control unit 41, the special zone is entered regardless of whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information. No transition is made, and subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous G in the specialized zone is not started.

Here, in order to start the subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number of the special zone in S43 of FIG. 13, it is necessary that the waiting-for-return information=0 and the main state=not preparing for the special zone. In order for the return waiting information to be 0, the return waiting information must be 0 in S199 of FIG. However, when the 7th reply is won, the navigation notification is not performed, so the determination is YES in S191. Therefore, when the 7th reply is won, the waiting-for-return information is never set to 0. In addition, in order for the main state not to be in preparation for the special zone, the next main state must be set from preparing in the special zone to the special zone by the next main state setting in S76 of FIG. must be However, in order for the navigation ignore flag to be ON in S198 of FIG. 23, the result of S191 must be NO. Therefore, when the 7th reply is won, the navigating flag is never set to ON. In addition, in order for the main state not to be in preparation for the special zone, it must be set from preparing the special zone to the special zone by the next main state setting in S76 of FIG. A migration report must be displayed. However, when the 7th reply is won, neither the RT3 transition reply nor the RT4 transition reply will be displayed, so the main state will not be the special zone next time.

In this way, in a situation where the navigation information is notified by both the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 and the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91, the game in the specialized zone is executed regardless of whether or not the navigation information is followed. Since the subtraction of the number starts, if the navigation information is notified by both the navigation notification and the navigation effect, by intentionally not following the navigation information, it is possible to avoid moving to RT4, which is a specialized zone. However, by extending the period of transition from the ART to the specialized zone, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to increase the number of net additions. On the other hand, in a situation where the navigation information is notified only by the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91, there is no possibility of avoiding the transition to RT4, which is the specialized zone. Dissatisfaction with the player can be prevented as much as possible by not starting the subtraction of the number of games in the specialized zone regardless of whether or not the game is played.

Note that the next main state is not limited to the specialized zone. For example, if the next main state is ART, in S133, the return wait information is set to RT3 transition reply display wait. In such a situation, if the rush reply is won in RT2, which is in preparation for ART, the navigation information for winning the RT3 transition reply is notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 and the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91. . As shown in FIG. 24, when the RT3 shift reply is displayed according to the navigation information (YES in S225), the return wait information is set to 0 (S230). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, when the RT1 shift reply is displayed instead of the RT3 shift reply by disobeying the navigation information (NO in S193), return wait information=0 (S199). In this way, when a rush reply is won during ART, regardless of whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the navigation information, the return waiting information is set to 0, and as shown in FIG. When the information becomes 0 (YES in S41), subtraction of the number of ART games starts (S43).

(4-2) If you win the rising reply at RT3 during ART, if you follow the navigation information, the RT4 transition reply will win and the game state will shift to RT4, whereas following the navigation information. If not, the RT1 shift reply wins and the game state shifts to RT1. Thus, when the navigation information is notified by both the navigation notification and the navigation performance, the game state is shifted to RT1 by avoiding shifting to RT4 which is a special zone by intentionally not following the navigation information. By extending the period of transition from the ART to the special zone even a little, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to increase the number of net additions.

(4-3) In the situation where return waiting information=waiting for display of a special figure is set, if the bell is won in the pressing order during ART, the main control unit 41 provides the navigation information for winning the main bell. The information is notified by the navigation effect by the notification and sub-control unit 91 . As shown in FIG. 23, if the bell is displayed according to the navigation information when winning the push order bell (YES in S197), the process of S199 is skipped and the return waiting information is not set to 0, and the navigation information is followed. When the special figure is displayed without the special figure (NO in S197), the return waiting information is set to 0 (S199). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23, if the reply 1 or reply 2 is displayed according to the navigation information when the RT1 falling reply is won (YES in S194), the process of S199 is skipped and the return waiting information is set to 0. However, if the RT1 shift reply is displayed without following the navigation information (NO in S194), the return waiting information becomes 0 (S199). As shown in FIG. 13, when return wait information=0 (NO in S41), subtraction of the number of games in the specialized zone starts (S43). In this way, even when winning the press order bell or RT1 transition falling reply that does not trigger the start of the specialized zone during ART, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were operated without following the navigation information. Sometimes the number of games in the special zone starts to be subtracted, so if the navigation information is notified by both the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the player can be urged to follow the navigation information.

(4-4) As shown in FIG. 10, when winning reply 7, navigation information for winning reply 1 is announced when not winning the special zone, whereas navigation information for winning reply 1 is announced in the special zone. When winning, navigation information for winning 7 replies is announced. Then, when 7 replies are won, the player is suggested to win the special zone. In this way, the 7 replies are used to indicate winning of the special zone, so the use of the 7 replies can improve the interest in the game.

(4-5) During ART, regardless of whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated according to the navigation information notified when winning the ascending reply, the special zone is changed from the special zone preparation to the special zone. When transitioning, the opening effects are performed in a common manner. As a result, the player is not dissatisfied with the difference in the start presentation depending on whether the navigation presentation is followed or not.

(4-6) During ART, regardless of whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in accordance with the navigation information notified when the ascending reply is won, the special zone is changed from the special zone preparation to the special zone. Freezing occurs in a common manner when transitioning. As a result, the player is not dissatisfied with the freeze that differs depending on whether or not the navigation effect is followed.

(4-7) When the up-and-down reply is won, it changes whether the game state is promoted to RT4 or fallen to RT1 according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. On the other hand, when the 7th reply is won, the game state does not change regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In this way, in the case where the player wins the 7 reps in which the degree of advantage for the player does not change regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the navigation information is notified only by the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91, and furthermore, It is possible to prevent starting the subtraction of the number of games in the specialized zone regardless of whether or not the navigation information is followed.

(5-1) As shown in FIG. 8, the weak cherry, which is the common display result, is displayed when winning the advantageous weak cherry, which is an advantageous section transition hand, and when winning the weak cherry, which is not an advantageous section transition hand. can be displayed. In RT1, it is possible to win both a weak cherry and a weak cherry, whereas in RT0 a weak cherry can be won, but a weak cherry cannot be won. As a result, when a weak cherry is displayed at RT0, the winning of the advantageous weak cherry is confirmed, and the transition to the advantageous section is confirmed.

(5-2) As shown in FIG. 7, in RT0, which shifts after the bonus is completed, it continues until a special figure is displayed when the bell is won in the order of pressing. As shown in FIG. 8, at RT0, a special reply that was not won at RT1 is won. Since the special reply is a lottery trigger for the lottery related to the instruction function, for example, if the special reply is won in CZ during RT0, the right of AT is granted with a probability of 100%. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not RT0 can be continued without displaying a special figure in RT0, which is shifted after the bonus is finished.

(5-3) If the winner is a low advantage cherry at RT0, the addition of AT is confirmed. Therefore, even in RT0, which is the game state after the bonus has ended, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling sorry for the bonus ending as much as possible.

(5-4) At RT0 after the bonus has ended, the game is initially controlled to the advantageous section due to the winning of the bonus, but after that, when the advantageous section ends, it is controlled to the normal section. Even in this case, if a low advantage cherry is won in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section is confirmed, so to prevent the player from feeling disappointed due to being controlled to the normal section as much as possible. can be done.

(6-1) As shown in FIG. 18, in the advantageous section winning process, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to ON in S101, and then, as shown in FIG. YES at S54), and the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to OFF at S54. In this way, when the advantageous section navigation waiting flag relating to navigation is set to ON in the process of shifting to the advantageous section, and the push-order bell to be the object of navigation waiting is won, it is advantageous to indicate that navigation has been performed. Since the section navigation wait flag is set to OFF, notification of navigation information can be appropriately managed.

(6-2) As shown in FIG. 12, the bit of the lottery type 1 is flagged when either the weak advantageous cherry or the strong advantageous cherry, which are advantageous section transition hands, is won. Then, based on the flag set in the lottery type 1, it is determined whether or not there is an advantageous section transition winning. Specifically, if any bit is set in the data included in the lottery type 1, it is uniformly specified that you won the advantageous section transition role, and it is uniformly determined that you will be transferred to the advantageous section. be done. In this way, the flag that stores the winning result in the internal lottery and the flag that is used for the advantageous zone transition lottery are shared, and only by referring to one data included in the lottery type 1, the advantageous zone transition role It is possible to determine whether or not you have won the , and whether or not to move to the advantageous section. Therefore, for example, in the case of individually identifying whether or not the internal lottery has been won for each role using the individually assigned winning number in the internal lottery, and furthermore, individually specifying whether or not the winning section has been won in the advantageous zone transition lottery In comparison, there is no need to provide a plurality of data, and it is possible to suitably manage notification of navigation information.

(6-3) A sign suggesting whether the advantageous section continues to be controlled by CZ1 or CZ2 as an advantageous section that is more advantageous than the normal section, or whether to shift to the normal section without being controlled by CZ1 or CZ2. status is provided. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the advantageous interval continues or shifts to the normal interval in the premonitory state that is more advantageous than the normal interval, so that the advantageous interval continues for the player in an advantageous state. You can expect it.

(6-4) As shown in FIG. 18, in the advantageous section winning process, the advantageous section flag is set to ON in S101. Thus, by setting the advantageous section flag, it is possible to appropriately manage whether or not the vehicle is in the advantageous section.

(6-5) As shown in FIG. 17, in the game end processing, when the advantageous interval flag is set (YES at S84), the advantageous interval lamp 19 is lit at S85. As a result, if the game is in an advantageous section when the game ends, the advantageous section lamp 19 can be reliably lit.

(7-1) As shown in FIG. 12, in the common start process, when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games (YES in S12), the advantageous section end flag is set to ON in S13. Also, as shown in FIG. 22, in the advantageous interval end determination process, when the number of remaining advantageous G reaches 0 (YES in S171), the advantageous interval end flag is set to ON in S173. In this way, the timing of the end processing of the advantageous interval when the number of Gs in the advantageous interval reaches 1500 games differs from the timing of the end processing of the advantageous interval when the number of Gs remaining in the advantageous interval reaches 0. end processing can be made more reliable, and the advantageous section can be ended favorably.

(7-2) As shown in FIG. 12, in the common start process, the advantageous section end flag is set to ON in S13 regardless of whether or not the navigation information is notified. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, in the advantageous section end determination process, when navigation is performed and the advantageous section navigation waiting flag is OFF (YES in S172), the advantageous section end flag is ON in S173. set. As described above, in the advantageous section end determination process, even if the number of remaining advantageous G reaches 0, the advantageous section end flag is not set to ON when navigation is not performed. No termination process is performed.

(7-3) As shown in FIG. 22, in the advantageous interval end determination process, whether or not the advantageous interval end flag is set to ON is determined by determining whether or not the number of remaining advantageous G has reached 0 in S171. determine whether In addition, in this process, it is determined whether or not the advantageous remaining G number of all of the precursor state, CZ, AT, and specialized zone has reached 0, thereby determining whether or not to set the advantageous section end flag=ON. judge. As a result, the end processing can be distinguished from the end processing of the advantageous interval when the number of G of the advantageous interval reaches 1500 games, so that the design of the slot machine can be facilitated.

(7-4) Regardless of whether the advantageous interval end determination processing is set to ON in either the common start processing shown in FIG. 12 or the advantageous interval end determination processing shown in FIG. 22, in the game end processing of FIG. When it is determined that the advantageous section end determination process is ON (YES in S82), all ball-out works are cleared in S83, and the advantageous section flag is set to OFF. After that, as shown in FIG. 17, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off in S86. In this way, after all the ball-out works are cleared and the advantageous section flag is set to OFF, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off. can do.

(7-5) The advantageous section end determination process shown in FIG. 22 is included in the normal section return process shown in FIG. 21, and this normal section return process is executed in any main state during the advantageous section. be done. As a result, in a plurality of main states, it is possible to share the processing related to the end of the advantageous interval using the number of remaining advantageous Gs, so that the processing load related to the end of the advantageous interval can be reduced.

(7-6) The common start process shown in FIG. 12 is executed in any main state during the advantageous section. As a result, in a plurality of main states, the processing related to the end of the advantageous interval using the number of advantageous intervals G can be shared, so that the processing load related to the end of the advantageous interval can be reduced.

(8-1) As shown in FIG. 19, the return destination main state after the bonus is completed is set according to the main state at the time of winning the bonus. During the bonus, a lottery relating to the instruction function is performed according to the return destination main state. In this way, when a bonus win is won, it is possible to make settings related to the lottery during the bonus, and the lottery process during the bonus can be preferably executed. As a result, it is possible to suitably execute the processing when the bonus is won.

(8-2) As shown in FIG. 19, the return main state is set to CZ1 when the main state is the normal section or the precursor state, and the return main state is set to ART preparation when the main state is CZ1 or CZ2. be done. In this way, even if the main state is different when the bonus is won, the common return main state is set, so the processing load for setting the return main state can be reduced.

(9-1) As shown in FIG. 20, in the bonus start common process, return waiting information is set according to the next main state. The return waiting information is information of a symbol combination that triggers the start of the state set in the next main state. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, when the return wait information is not 0 (NO in S41), the process of S43 is skipped and the number of remaining advantageous Gs is not subtracted. In this way, after the bonus ends, as long as the return wait information set at the start of the bonus is set, the remaining advantageous G number in the next main state is not subtracted. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered as much as possible. Then, it is possible to preferably execute the processing related to the subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous G after the bonus is finished.

(9-2) In the processing of S43 shown in FIG. 13, the remaining advantageous G number of CZ, the remaining advantageous G number of AT, or the remaining advantageous G number of special zone, etc. are subtracted. As long as the recovery waiting information set at the start of the bonus is set, these advantageous remaining G numbers are not subtracted. As a result, it is possible to prevent, as much as possible, the decrease in interest in the game due to the subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous Gs after the end of the bonus.

(9-3) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 20, when the next main state=CZ1, the special figure, which is the display result for the gaming state to shift to RT1, is set as the return waiting information, and the next main state=CZ1. When the zone is the specialized zone, an RT4 shift reply, which is a display result for shifting the game state to RT4, is set as return waiting information. In this manner, different return waiting information is set according to the type of the next main state, so that the processing related to the subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number after the bonus ends can be preferably executed.

(9-4) As shown in FIG. 24, when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated in accordance with the navigation information notified by the navigation notification of the main control unit 41, the return wait information is set to 0 in S230. be. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information notified by the navigation notification of the main control unit 41, the return waiting information=0 is set in S199. be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, when the return waiting information becomes 0 (YES in S41), subtraction of the number of remaining advantageous G starts (S43). Thus, not only when the navigation information is followed, but also when the navigation information is not followed, the subtraction of the advantageous remaining G number starts. By extending the period, it is possible to prevent a player from trying to increase the number of net additions.

(9-5) The common start process shown in FIG. 12 is executed every game regardless of whether a bonus is being played or not. Then, in this common start process, 1 is added to the advantageous section G number counter in S11. As a result, excessive gambling of the game during the bonus can be prevented as much as possible.

(10-1) As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of types of RT states with different replay winning probabilities are provided, and it is possible to control to an advantageous section in any RT state. Also, the common start process shown in FIG. 12 is executed every game in any RT state, and 1 is added to the advantageous section G number counter in S11. In addition, the start processing of each main state shown in FIG. 13 is executed every game in any RT state. be done. As described above, in any RT state, the advantageous interval G number counter is updated in the advantageous interval, so that it is possible to prevent the gambling aspect of the game from being excessively increased in the advantageous interval as much as possible. Furthermore, in any RT state, the advantageous remaining G number counter is updated in the advantageous section, so that it is possible to prevent the gambling aspect of the game from being excessively increased in the advantageous section as much as possible. In this way, by improving the end of the advantageous section, it is possible to prevent the gambling aspect of the game in the advantageous section from being excessively increased.

(10-2) As shown in FIG. 7, at RT3, which is an advantageous RT, when a reply to move to RT1 is displayed without following the navigation when winning a rising reply, the game shifts to RT1, which is a disadvantageous RT. As a result, benefits can be given to the player who operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation.

(10-3) As shown in FIG. 24, the return waiting information is set to any one of special figure display waiting, RT3 transition reply display waiting, and RT4 transition reply display waiting, and when these display results are not derived, S230 is skipped, the return wait information is not set to 0. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, as long as the return waiting information=0, the process of S43 is skipped and the number of remaining advantageous G is not subtracted. The special figures, RT3 transition description, and RT4 transition description, which are set as return waiting information, are promoted from RT0 to another RT state when displayed. In other words, the remaining advantageous G number is not subtracted at RT0 after the bonus ends, and the subtraction of the remaining advantageous G number starts after the RT0 is promoted to another RT state. Thus, unlike RT1, which is controlled by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R without following the navigation, in RT0, which is always controlled after the bonus ends, the number of advantageous remaining G is not subtracted, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively disadvantaged.

(10-4) A plurality of types of advantageous sections are provided, such as precursor state, CZ, AT, and specialized zones. Regardless of which advantageous section the game is controlled to, the game state shifts to RT1 when a special figure or RT1 shift reply is displayed without following the navigation in RT3 or RT4. As a result, it is possible to simplify the processing related to the game state transition as much as possible.

(11-1) As shown in FIG. 26(a), when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games in the non-bonus period t0, result notification and freezing are performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26(b), at t2 when the number of G games in the advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the result notification and freezing are not performed. will be In the result notification performed at t0 shown in FIG. 26(a), the number of medals paid out during the advantageous interval and the number of games played during the advantageous interval are notified as shown in FIG. 27(a). On the other hand, in the result notification performed at t3 shown in FIG. 26(b), the number of medals paid out only during the bonus is added to the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section as shown in FIG. 27(b). The total value obtained is notified by the result notification. In this way, it is possible to appropriately notify the result not only when the number of G games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games while the bonus is not in progress, but also when the number of G games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games during the bonus period. . In this way, by improving the processing when the advantageous section ends, it is possible to appropriately perform the result notification.

(11-2) As shown in FIG. 26(b), at t2 when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus period, the result notification and freeze are not performed. Freeze is performed. In this way, not only when the number of Gs in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games when the bonus is not in effect, but also when the number of Gs in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the result is notified when the bonus ends. can be done properly.

(11-3) As shown in FIG. 26, freezing is performed along with the notification of the result. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the number of advantageous section G has reached 1500 games.

(11-4) As shown in FIG. 27(b), when the number of G games in the advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section A total value obtained by adding the number of sheets is notified by result notification. This allows the player to grasp the pure number of medals paid out during the advantageous section and during the bonus.

(11-5) As shown in FIG. 26(b), the number of games played is not notified in the result notification. As a result, for example, by displaying the total number of games (1520G) controlled either during the advantageous period or during the bonus, the player is informed that the number of games over 1500 games has been controlled to the advantageous period. I will never misunderstand you.

(11-6) As shown in FIG. 26(b), when the number of G games in the advantageous section G reaches 1500 during the bonus, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned off at that point, while the bonus lamp 60 remains lit. be done. As a result, the lighting of the bonus lamp 60 allows the player to recognize that the bonus is in progress, while the lighting of the advantageous interval lamp 19 allows the player to recognize that the advantageous interval has ended.

(12-1) As shown in FIG. 14, at RT0 after the bonus ends, if the right of CZ is given, navigation is performed when the bell is won in the first pressing order, whereas the right of AT is given. If it is, navigation will not be performed when the first push order bell is won. In this way, the control related to the notification of navigation information when the right of CZ is granted at RT0 and the control related to the notification of navigation information when the right of AT is granted at RT0 are different. As a result, by varying the control related to the notification of navigation information according to the type of advantageous section to which rights are granted, it is possible to design a variety of games according to the type of advantageous section, and manage the notification of navigation information. can be preferably performed.

(12-2) As shown in FIG. 14, at RT0 after the bonus ends, if the right of CZ is given, navigation is performed when the bell is won in the first pressing order, whereas the right of AT is given. If it is, navigation will not be performed when the first push order bell is won. In this way, whether or not the navigation information is notified differs depending on the type of the advantageous section to which the right is granted, so the player can be made to pay attention to whether the navigation information is notified or not.

(12-3) When the right of AT is granted, when the main character is not displayed and the special figure is displayed because the navigation is not performed when the bell is won in the first pressing order, the game state changes from RT0 to RT1. Transition. As a result, when the right of AT is granted, priority is first given to promotion from RT0, so it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged as much as possible.

(12-4) As shown in FIG. 14, in a game state other than RT0, navigation is performed when the bell is won for the first time in the pressing order regardless of whether the right of CZ or AT is granted. As a result, in game states other than RT0, the presence or absence of notification of navigation information does not differ according to the type of advantageous section to which the right is granted, so it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged as much as possible. .

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

[Regarding specific conditions]
In the present embodiment, AT and specialized zones are applied as "advantageous states" that are more advantageous than normal sections, and precursor states are applied as "specific states" that can be controlled before being controlled by ATs and specialized zones. and CZ are applied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after all the AT games and the number of specialized zone games are consumed, the withdrawal period during which the AT lottery can be performed for a predetermined period (for example, between 30 games) may be applied to the "specific state". . Then, there may be more types of navigation modes in the AT or specialized zone than in the pullback period. In addition, the preparatory state waiting to be controlled from the precursor state or CZ to AT (for example, the state in which the number of AT games is given) and being controlled by ART by RT promotion is referred to as a "specific state ” may be applied. Further, there may be more types of navigation modes in the AT or specialized zone than in the preparation state.

[About navigation mode]
In the present embodiment, the navigation mode is a maximum of two types of white navigation and yellow navigation, but it is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of navigation modes may be provided, such as adding red navigation in addition to white navigation and yellow navigation. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a common navigation mode (white navigation) is provided between the precursor state, CZ, AT, and specialized zone, but there is no common navigation mode for both. may In any case, AT and specialized zones should have more types of navigation modes than precursor states and CZ.

[About Navi]
In the present embodiment, when a BAR matching rip or a BAR ten rip is won in a specialized zone, the right first stop was notified by the navigation regardless of whether or not the additional winning was won, but this is not limited to this. do not have. For example, if you win the BAR Matching Rip or BAR Tenpai Rip in a specialized zone, the right first stop will be notified by the navigation if you have won the addition, and the right first stop will be notified by the killing navigation if you have not won the addition. may be In this case, when the right first stop is notified, the additional winning is confirmed.

[About pattern combinations]
In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols derived when killing navigation is executed may be different between when the BAR matching lips are won and when the BAR Tenpai lips are won.

[Regarding the update of the number of remaining advantageous G]
In the present embodiment, both the advantageous interval G number counter and the advantageous remaining G number counter are updated in the advantageous interval in any RT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an RT state that is updated and an RT state that is not updated may be provided for the advantageous remaining G number counter. Specifically, the advantageous remaining G counter is not updated in the disadvantageous RT state where the replay winning probability is low, while the advantageous remaining G counter is updated in the advantageous RT state where the replay winning probability is higher than in the disadvantageous RT state. may be

In this way, in any RT state, the advantageous section G number counter is updated in the advantageous section, and the advantageous remaining G number counter is updated in the advantageous RT state where the probability of winning the replay is high. While it is possible to prevent excessively increasing the gambling nature of the game in the advantageous section as much as possible, the advantageous remaining G number counter is not updated in the disadvantageous RT state where the replay winning probability is low, so that the player does not excessively increase the gambling property. It is possible to prevent disadvantageous situations as much as possible.

[About result notification]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26(b), at t2 when the number of G games in the advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the result notification and freezing are not performed, and then at t3 when the bonus ends, the result is displayed. Notification and freezing were performed. However, the result is not limited to this, and the result notification and freezing may be performed at the timing (t2 in the example shown in FIG. 26(b)) when the number of advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus.

In this way, not only when the number of Gs in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games when the bonus is not in effect, but also when the number of Gs in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the result is notified during the bonus. can be done properly.

In addition, when the result notification and freeze are performed at the timing when the number of G in the advantageous section G reaches 1500 games during the bonus, the background effect is performed with the advantageous background during the period until the result notification is performed, and the result notification is performed. Background effects may be performed in the normal background during the period after the event.

In this way, the player will not be misunderstood that the control is still in the advantageous interval during the period after the number of G advantageous interval G reaches 1500 games.

[Regarding game state transitions]
In the present embodiment, when the up-and-down reply is won in RT3, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the RT1 transition reply wins and the game state falls to RT1. Met. However, this is not limited to this, and if the rising reply is won in RT3, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the reply 1 wins and the game state is maintained in RT3. may be

In the present embodiment, when the rush reply is won in RT2, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, the RT1 shift reply wins and the game state falls to RT1. there were. However, not limited to this, if you win a rush reply at RT2, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated without following the navigation information, reply 1 will win and the game state will be maintained at RT2. There may be.

[Regarding the setting of the return destination main state]
In the present embodiment, the return destination main state after the bonus is completed is set according to the main state when the bonus is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the return destination main state after the bonus ends may be set according to the RT state when the bonus is won. During the bonus, a lottery relating to the instruction function may be performed according to the type of return destination main state set according to the RT state.

[About navigation processing]
In this embodiment, at RT 0 after the bonus ends, if the CZ right is granted, navigation is performed at the time of winning the first pressing order bell, whereas if the AT right is granted Navigation was not performed when the first push order bell was won. However, not limited to this, in RT0, even if CZ rights are granted and AT rights are granted, navigation is performed when the first push order bell wins, but the second push order bell win Sometimes, if the CZ entitlement is granted, navigation will occur, whereas if the AT entitlement is granted, the navigation may not occur until a special figure is displayed.

Also, in RT0, when the right of AT is granted, navigation may not be performed until a special figure is displayed when the winning order of the bell is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the winning order of the bell is won, the advantageous section navigation wait flag is set to OFF regardless of whether or not the special figure is displayed. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the right of AT is granted at RT0, the advantageous section navigation wait flag may be set to OFF on the condition that the bell is won in the pressing order and the main character is displayed. Also, in RT0, if the AT right is granted, even if the pushing order bell is won and the main character is displayed, the advantageous section navigation wait flag = OFF until the special figure is displayed. may Then, on the condition that the special figure is displayed, the advantageous section navigation waiting flag may be set to OFF.

[Regarding the state after the bonus]
In the present embodiment, RT0 after the end of the bonus is always controlled to the advantageous section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT0 after the end of the bonus may be controlled to the normal section. For example, in the process of FIG. 19, if the main state at the time of winning the bonus=normal section, the return destination main state may be set to be normal section. In this case, as an opportunity to move to the advantageous section, an AT transition role that gives the right to directly transition from the normal section to the AT without going through the CZ may be provided. Then, as described above, when a special reply that can be won only at RT0 is won, a lottery relating to the instruction function may be performed and the right of AT may be granted. In this way, when the CZ right is granted at RT0 after the bonus ends and the normal section shifts to CZ, the player wins AT at RT0 before shifting to RT1 due to the display of the special figure. expect. On the other hand, when the right of AT is granted by winning the AT transition role at RT0 after the bonus ends and the normal section shifts to AT, the player quickly exits from RT0 with a low replay probability and expects to be controlled by ART. expect.

Therefore, in this modification, when the CZ right is given in the advantageous section at RT0, the display of the special figure is avoided by notifying the navigation information at the time of winning the push order bell, and the game state is maintained at RT0. On the other hand, if it is an advantageous section in which the right of AT is given in RT0, the game state may be shifted from RT0 by displaying a special figure by not announcing the navigation information when the pressing order bell is won. In this way, when the right of CZ is granted at RT0, the player can expect to win the special reply by maintaining RT0. On the other hand, when the right of AT is granted in RT0, the player can expect to be controlled by ART by shifting the game state from RT0 to RT3.

[About CZ and bonuses]
In the present embodiment, when the transition to the advantageous section is won, the advantageous section sorting lottery determines either the precursor state only, the CZ1 transition after the precursor state, or the CZ2 transition after the precursor state. However, the transition to either CZ1 or CZ2 may be determined without transitioning to the precursor state.

Also, the main control unit 41 determines the number of games such as the number of CZ games by lottery (S103). However, the number of games is not limited to this, and a fixed number of games may be awarded. For example, when it is decided to shift to CZ, 20 games may always be given as the number of CZ games.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to win a special reply only at RT0. However, without being limited to this, it is also possible to make it possible to win a special reply at all RTs, and make the probability of winning a special reply higher at RT0 than at other RTs. By doing so, the player can expect to win the special reply at RT0 after the bonus ends.

In addition, although the probability of winning the special reply is set high (for example, 1/5), it is not limited to this, and the player can expect to win the special reply at RT 0 after the bonus ends. Any value is acceptable. Also, when a special reply is won in RT0, it may be directly shifted to RT3 (ART).

In the case of RT0 after the bonus, the main control unit 41 notifies the navigation information when the first bell is won in the pressing order when the right of CZ is granted. However, not limited to this, in the case of RT0 after the bonus, during CZ, navigation information may always be notified when the winning order of the bell is won. In this way, by notifying the navigation information when the bell is won in the pressing order without fail during the CZ, the display of the special figure can be avoided and the game state can be maintained at RT0 during the CZ. This makes it possible for the player to expect that the AT right will be granted by the special reply winning.

Also, as shown in FIG. 31(A), if bonus 2 is won during CZ2, the advantageous zone navigation waiting flag is set to OFF in the game in which bonus 2 was won, and after being controlled again to CZ2, CZ When the count of the number of games reaches the number of CZ games (20 games) (when the end condition of CZ2 is satisfied), the control of CZ2 is ended. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be as follows. For example, instead of reaching the CZ number of games, the CZ end condition may be either when the bell is won in the pressing order or when the bonus ends. In this way, if the bonus is not won during CZ, the CZ ends in the game in which the pushing order bell is won during CZ. If the bonus is won during the CZ, the CZ ends in the end game of the bonus.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 4 medal insertion unit, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 12 game auxiliary display device, 13 game display unit, 19 advantageous zone lamp, 41 main control unit , 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 60 bonus lamp, 91 sub-control section, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
a predetermining means for determining display results to allow derivation;
derivation control means for performing control to derive display results;
a notifying means for notifying specific information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
a state control means for controlling the state;
a privilege granting means for granting a privilege ,
The derivation control means is
deriving a specific display result when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode;
A display result different from the specific display result is derived when the determination result of the predetermined determination means is the specific determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the specific operation mode. death,
When the specific display result is derived, the gaming value given is greater than when a display result different from the specific display result is derived,
The states include a normal state, an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and a specific state that can be controlled before being controlled to the advantageous state,
The notification means is
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result in the specific state, executing notification during the specific state for notifying the specific information corresponding to the specific operation mode in order to derive the specific display result. death,
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result in the advantageous state, an advantageous state informing is executed to notify the specific information corresponding to the specific operation mode in order to derive the specific display result. death,
When the specific information is notified when the decision result of the pre-determination means is the specific decision result, and the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode according to the specific information to derive the specific display result. , the degree of expectation regarding the granting of the privilege by the privilege granting means differs depending on the type of notification mode of the specific information,
The specific display result selectable by the notification means in the notification during the advantageous state rather than the type of notification mode of the specific information for deriving the specific display result selectable by the notification means in the notification during the specific state slot machine, wherein there are more types of notification modes of the specific information for deriving the

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