JP7280785B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing games.

The game machine is equipped with a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the variably displaying of the variable display section is stopped to derive the display result. , there are slot machines in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result.

Furthermore, as a game machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when a game ball wins a prize in a prize winning area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a game value is given to a player. There is a pachinko machine.

In such a game machine, when the number of AT games is added, after displaying the number of AT games to be added in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display, the number of AT games to be added is displayed again near the display of the number of remaining AT games. There was a machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-195629 A

In the slot machine described above, an update value such as the number of additional AT games is used to update the numerical value such as the number of AT games, but there is still room for improvement regarding the display of the update value.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably displaying updated values.

A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Display means for performing effect display superimposed on the background display (for example, processing by which the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform display);
updating means (for example, processing for updating the points by the main control unit 41) for updating a numerical value (for example, points) using an updated value (for example, points to be added);
Specific control means for performing specific control (for example, CZ lottery) when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches a predetermined value (for example, 300pt) (for example, processing for performing CZ lottery by main control unit 41); with
The display means is
When the numerical value is updated using the update value by the update means, the first display means (for example, the sub-control section 91) displays the update value (for example, the first display) on the liquid crystal display 51. 1 display);
After the update value is displayed by the first display means, second display means (for example, sub-control section 91) displays the update value (for example, second display) smaller than the update value. is a process for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the second display),
Characters with holes (for example, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used to display the update value,
In the display of the update value by the first display means, the background display is visible through the hole of the character having the hole (for example, FIG. 12(f)),
In the display of the update value by the second display means, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole (for example, FIG. 12(g)).

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining modes and addition points in a normal advantageous section; It is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when the additional points are obtained in the low probability mode and the high probability mode. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production|presentation at the time of 300pt reach|attainment in low probability mode and high probability mode. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st display and a 2nd display. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when an additional point is obtained; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of breakthrough display; It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a 1st display and breakthrough display. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the effect when the additional points are obtained; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the modes and addition points in the normal advantageous section;

As a game machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be described based on the following examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of a housing 1a having an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) on which a plurality of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged horizontally. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side, and are arranged in upper, middle, and lower three stages in a see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is arranged so that it can be displayed and seen from the player's side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display portion is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It may be possible to variably display the patterns by moving the belt on which the patterns are arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured with a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there are a medal inserting section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ) is used to set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets (in this embodiment, 3) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, the game Start switch 7 operated when starting the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter referred to as left stop switch, middle stop switch, right stop switch ), and an effect switch 56 operated by the player at the time of effect are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, the operation on the start switch 7 (for example, the operation of pressing the start switch 7 by hand) is referred to as the "start operation" or the "start operation", and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel ( For example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "first stop operation", and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "second stop operation". "Stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) are also referred to as the "third stop operation".

Also, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are collectively referred to as "stop operation". Furthermore, releasing the pressing (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the stop switch) is “first stop release”, and pressing on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is released (i.e., releasing the stop switch) is "second stop release", and pressing down on the third stop switch (third stop operation) is released (i.e., stop switch ) is also referred to as "third stop release". Also, "first stop" means that the reel is stopped by the first stop operation, "second stop" means that the reel is stopped by the second stop operation, and "third stop" means that the reel is stopped by the third stop operation. Also called

A side lamp 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs is provided in front of the slot machine 1 beside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, there are provided reels corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and irradiating the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with light from the back side or the side of the reels. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51 .

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there is a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credit, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of the error when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 displaying an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 lighting to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 to lighting to indicate that the number of bets is set to 2, and the number of bets set to 3. The 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, the insert request LED 17 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, and the start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. , and a game display unit 13 provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that notifies by lighting that the control is in the advantageous section described later, and a replaying LED 20 that notifies by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main control section 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and detects the reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operation. , 2R rotation/stop, lighting/extinguishing of each LED in the game display unit 13, etc., control related to the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. Based on commands from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51, sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, lighting/extinguishing of the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28, and the like. Control. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-controller 91 detects an operation on the performance switch 56 and controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the detected operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal inserting unit 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a prescribed number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, so that the game can be started. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed in the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the pay line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R is defined as the pay line. , a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a prize is aligned on the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 . The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that allow derivation. The fact that the internal lottery permits the derivation of a symbol combination is also called winning the combination corresponding to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops rotating. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 . When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated. Control to stop is performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 (rotations)×21 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames)=1680 frames are changed, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of 4 frames worth of symbols can be drawn. In other words, in the stop control, the pattern displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the pattern displayed up to four frames ahead, one pattern out of the patterns for a total of five frames (withdrawal range). can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combination includes a special combination (bonus), a small combination, and a replay combination. A special combination (bonus) is a combination in which the game state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than in a non-bonus state by winning a prize. Special awards (bonuses) include first-class special awards such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special awards such as CB (challenge bonus). In this embodiment, CB is provided as a special role. A small winning combination is a winning combination for which a medal is awarded. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that enables the next game to be started without consuming medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

In order to generate a prize for each combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the win flag for the combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow the winning of each combination before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 is detected using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is The flag is valid until the combination of roles allowed by the flag is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of allowed roles is completed. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of roles allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. ing.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner (for example, operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. and a replaying role (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order role") can be won. For example, a winning combination is a combination in which a stopping mode is more advantageous than a stopping mode in which a stopping operation is performed in a predetermined operating mode, compared to a stopping mode in which a stopping operation is performed in another operating mode. , and a winning combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping in an advantageous stop mode is higher than in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. In addition, the advantageous stop mode includes not only the stop mode accompanied by awarding of medals, but also the stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode in which a transition to a disadvantageous game state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous zone shift lottery for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous zone when a predetermined lottery condition is established in a normal zone (hereinafter also referred to as "normal zone normal"). By winning the advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), the control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified.

The main control unit 41 can execute navigation for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player when the player wins the first prize by internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result as the navigation information by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is a notification period during which notification can be performed.

During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push-up role, and operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an advantageous manner for the player ( For example, operation order, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display device 12, and by transmitting a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, navigation information , a navigation effect is executed in which the operation mode is notified using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push-order bell (6-choice bell), in which the bell wins when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode (hereinafter also referred to as "correct procedure") corresponding to the winning push-order role. , and a push order reply for winning a replay when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination. Hereinafter, navigation that can be performed in a game in which the pushing order bell is won is also referred to as bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the Bell Navi, the player can win the combination that pays out more medals among the combinations included in the pressing order bell. Alternatively, the player can win a winning combination with no possibility of missing out of the combinations included in the pressing order bell by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to Bell Navi. Among the combinations included in the push order bell, the combination that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure is "leader", and the stop switch 8L, A winning combination that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated is also called a "secondary combination".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the main character included in the pushing order winning in the internal lottery can surely win a prize. It's becoming Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states. As shown in FIG. 3, the game states controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 include non-internal and internal.

The internal state is a state in which a game can proceed and a payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is ensured. In addition, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played internally by the players.

On the other hand, during the non-internal state, the player does not play the game, or if the player does play the game, the time is extremely short. In the non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning prize of the CB is lost, the game state shifts to the internal mode from the next game. That is, inside, the winning of CB is carried over. Once the playing state is internally controlled, there are very few, if any, extremely low odds of winning a CB that is carried over.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, illustration of CB is omitted as a game state. state transitions. In this case, the CB generally ends after one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal middle again.

The states in the interior include normal intervals and advantageous intervals. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operating mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when winning (advantageous section winning) in the advantageous section transition lottery, the state is controlled to the advantageous section.

The states in the advantageous section include normal (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section normal"), CZ (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section CZ") and AT (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section AT"). Advantageous section Normally, this is a state in which navigation can be executed. The advantageous section CZ is a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of the normal advantageous section. Advantageous section AT is a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of advantageous section CZ. In this embodiment, the execution probability of navigation in the normal advantageous section is 0%, but navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Also, the net increase per game that the player can obtain in the advantageous section AT is greater than the net increase per game that the player can obtain in the advantageous section CZ. Also, the net increase per game that the player can obtain in the advantageous section CZ is larger than the net increase per game that the player can obtain during the normal advantageous section or during the normal section. The net increase per game (hereinafter also referred to as “1G net increase”) is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used to set the bet amount per game. .

The net increase in a given state (Normal Section Normal, Advantageous Section Normal, Advantageous Section CZ, Advantageous Section AT) means the number of medals paid out in a given state (Normal Section Normal, Advantageous Section Normal, Advantageous Section CZ, Advantageous Section AT). is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets in the predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, or advantageous section AT) from the total number of .

Both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal are in a state of decreasing medals. Advantageous section AT and advantageous section CZ are states in which medals are increased. Advantageous section AT and advantageous section CZ are states more advantageous to the player than normal section normal and advantageous section normal. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , and in the advantageous section AT, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be eight.

That is, the ball payout rate in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal is less than 1, and the ball payout rate in the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT is greater than 1. Also, the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal have the same payout rate. Here, the ball payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount during a period in which the game is controlled to a certain state.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section, and is located in the midway route from the normal advantageous section to being controlled to the advantageous section AT. That is, the advantageous section CZ is in a ball-out state that is more advantageous than the normal advantageous section. Winning such that the state is controlled from the normal advantageous interval to the advantageous interval CZ is also referred to as "CZ winning".

Control to the advantageous section CZ is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section CZ ends on condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. .

Advantageous section AT is in a state in which control is possible from both the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ. Winning in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or the advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also called "AT winning".

The control over the advantageous interval AT is managed by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous interval AT ends on condition that the number of games played during the advantageous interval AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. . Note that the advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games. , and the number of payouts or the number of net increase numbers reaching a predetermined upper limit number, or other conditions.

In the normal section, when winning (advantageous section winning) in the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section is normally controlled. In the present embodiment, the number of games during which the player stays in the normal section is designed to be about one game (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transition lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing so, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which the control to the normal section is started, and the advantageous section (normal advantageous section) is controlled again from the next game.

Advantageous section Normal, when AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, when CZ is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, when AT is won, control is performed to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, control is made to the advantageous section CZ. When the advantageous section CZ ends without AT winning, the advantageous section is normally controlled.

When the limiter condition is established in the state of the ball being put out in the advantageous section, or when any termination condition is established, the state is normally controlled from the state of the ball being put out in the advantageous section. Specifically, in the ball-out state during the advantageous interval, when the total number of games played (advantageous interval G number) updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G number (for example, 1500G). , the advantageous section ends, and the ball output state is normally controlled.

The number of advantageous section G is counted by an advantageous section G number counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the ball-out state during the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval ends when the total number of net increase in the advantageous interval updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400). , the ball output state is normally controlled. Note that the number of net increase numbers during the advantageous section is counted by a net increase number counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is controlled normally from the state where balls are released during the advantageous section, the total number of games played and the number of net increases that were counted during the state where balls are released during the advantageous section, and the points that can be earned during the game are also initialized. be done.

Also, for example, the arbitrary end conditions include that a predetermined end condition is satisfied without CZ winning, or that a predetermined end condition is satisfied without AT winning in the advantageous section CZ. . Also, the AT end condition may be met in the advantageous section AT.

In addition, in the advantageous section AT, when the specialized zone is won, it may be controlled to an advantageous section specialized zone (also referred to as "additional specialized zone") in which the rate of giving the number of AT games is high. . The advantageous section specialized zone is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, the advantageous section CZ, and the advantageous section AT.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 for controlling the progress of a game and for outputting various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect control board for controlling a predetermined effect according to the command. 90, a power supply board 101 for generating a driving power supply for electric parts, and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifying means (game control in FIG. 4). (illustrated on the left side of the substrate 40) and other display devices are driven and controlled. Also, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a main control unit 41 (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4). The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls components mounted on or connected to the game control board 40 . The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The production control board 90 is connected with the production switch 56 . In addition, the effect control board 90 drives and controls the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control section 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs processing for effecting, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90 . The sub-controller 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of sub-controller 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of the date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute production control according to at least one of the date and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the production switch 56, and the like. The power supply board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. The name column in FIG. 5 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will win the winning combination. In addition, in the combination column of symbols that can be stopped on the invalid line, there is a combination of symbols that can be stopped on the invalid line when the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line, and is a combination of symbols that can be easily recognized by the player. It is shown. Values (the number of medals to be paid out, the number of replays to be given, etc.) that are given at the time of winning are indicated in the given column.

As shown in FIG. 5, CB is provided as a special role. As small wins, middle bell, right rising bell, right falling bell (also called "left rising bell"), upper bells 1 to 8, watermelon, and cherry are provided. As a replay role, a normal reply is provided.

The middle bell, the rising bell, and the falling bell are roles corresponding to the leading role described above. The upper bells 1 to 8 are hands corresponding to the above-mentioned sub-hands, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the right falling bell. Specifically, 11 coins are paid out when the middle bell, rising bell, or falling bell is won, and 2 coins are paid out when winning the upper bell 1-8. When the watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. The win number column in FIG. 6 shows the win number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows the name of the winning combination, and the winning combination column contains the winning combination included in each lottery target role. In the game state column, a circle indicates that the lottery object combination is the lottery object for each game state.

As shown in FIG. 6, CB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. 6-choice bells (6-choice bells 1 to 6), watermelon, and cherry are provided as the lottery target wins for the small wins. As the lottery target role of the replay role, a normal reply is provided. Note that watermelon and cherry are also referred to as "rare roles" because the winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than that of the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal game, all the combinations can be won.

[Reel control for push order]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a pushing first hand. As shown in FIG. 7, 6-choice bells 1 to 6 are provided for the push order. In a game in which the 6-choice bell is won during the AT (during the AT in the advantageous section), Bell Navi is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the Bell Navi, the player can win a winning combination advantageous to the player.

In a game in which one of the 6-choice bells 1 and 2 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the main character, the falling bell, wins and 11 coins are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an incorrect procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary player, wins and two coins are paid out, or the winning is missed.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 3 and 4 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins and 11 coins are paid out, while the non-selection bell is paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary player, wins and two coins are paid out, or the winning is missed.

In the game in which one of the 6-choice bells 5 and 6 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the right-rising bell, which is the main character, wins and 11 coins are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an incorrect procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary player, wins and two coins are paid out, or the winning is missed.

[Set value]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the payout rate of medals according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 decreasing the value in order, lowering the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise.

In order to change the set value, the power switch of the power supply box provided inside the slot machine 1 is operated to temporarily turn off the power of the slot machine 1 if it is in the ON state. It is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after operating the key switch to turn on the setting key switch. When the setting key switch is turned on to turn on the power of the slot machine 1, on condition that the door is open, the game is shifted to a setting change state in which progress of the game is impossible. When the setting change state is entered, the current set value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed as the display value on the set value display.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated by one (when setting 6 is further operated, setting 1 is restored). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game moves to a state in which progress can be made. By turning off the power switch once, turning on the setting key switch, and then turning on the power switch, the setting change state is entered.

When the setting is changed based on the setting change operation, the main control section 41 performs initialization processing for initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, the game-related information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and the normal section is controlled.

[Battle production]
In this embodiment, the sub-controller 91 can execute a battle effect. The battle effect is a effect that suggests whether or not a privilege is given depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. In the battle effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a effect image in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight over a plurality of games. Then, a series of battles are conducted, and whether the ally character finally wins or loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加

When the ally character finally wins or loses the enemy character in the battle production, the production result (victory or defeat) of the battle production is notified. When the ally character wins over the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a performance result. As a result, the player is informed that the granting of the privilege has been determined.

On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a result of the effect. In this case, the player is not notified that the privilege will be awarded.

[Mode and additional points in normal advantageous section]

As described above, the main control unit 41 can control the advantageous section normally in the advantageous section. In the normal advantageous section, if CZ wins, it is controlled to CZ, and if AT wins, it is controlled to AT. Furthermore, when AT wins in CZ, it is controlled by AT.

The main control unit 41 performs point update processing in the normal advantageous section. The point update process is a process of updating points using added points. Whether or not the additional points are granted is determined by a point acquisition lottery.

When it is decided to give the additional points, the additional points are determined by lottery in the point update process. For example, a lottery may be used to determine one of 6 points (also referred to as "pts"), 10pts, 20pts, 30pts, 60pts and 100pts.

0pt is set as a point at the time when the advantageous section is normalized. Then, when it is decided to give the additional points by the point acquisition lottery, the additional points are added to the currently set points in the point update process. For example, if the current point is 60pt and the point acquisition lottery determines 30pt as the additional point, the point is updated to 90pt (60pt+30pt) by the point update process.

The main control unit 41 updates the points until reaching a specific value in the normal advantageous section. In this embodiment, the specific value is 300pt. Then, the main control unit 41 performs specific control when the updated point reaches 300pt. For example, the specific control is a lottery that determines whether or not to grant a privilege. For example, the perk is CZ.

In this embodiment, when the updated points reach 300pt, it is possible to determine control to CZ as a privilege. Specifically, a CZ lottery is held when the updated points reach 300pt. If the CZ lottery is won, the award of CZ is determined.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 updates the points based on the establishment of multiple types of conditions including the first condition and the second condition. The ratio of meeting the second condition is lower than the ratio of meeting the first condition.

For example, the first condition may be established by winning a normal reply. Also, the second condition may be established by winning a rare combination. The percentage of winning rare roles is lower than the percentage of winning normal roles.

Specifically, in the normal advantageous section, if the normal reply or rare role (cherry or watermelon) is won in the internal lottery performed in each game, a point acquisition lottery will be performed.

Also, in the normal advantageous section, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes including a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode. The high-accuracy mode is a mode in which points are more likely to be updated than the low-accuracy mode. Which mode is to be controlled in the normal advantageous section may be determined by mode lottery, for example, when the normal advantageous section is controlled.

Also, at that time, the number of games to be controlled in the determined mode is determined. Then, when the determined number of games is consumed and the determined mode ends, the mode is determined by mode lottery, and the number of games controlled in the determined mode (for example, 30 games, 60 games) and 100 games). Moreover, in the mode lottery, the lottery may be performed so that the rate of control in the high probability mode is lower than the rate of control in the low probability mode.

In the present embodiment, when the point is updated and reaches 300pt in the high probability mode, than when the point is updated and reaches 300pt in the low probability mode, so that the rate at which benefits are given becomes higher I have to. Hereinafter, a game that reaches 300pt is also referred to as a "reaching game".

In other words, when controlled to the high accuracy mode, not only points are more likely to be updated than when controlled to the low accuracy mode, but also benefits are more likely to be granted. Therefore, the player recognizes that the high accuracy mode is an advantageous mode.

With the configuration as described above, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which mode the points are updated to reach 300pt. As a result, when the points reach 300pt and a privilege is given, the interest in the game can be improved.

If the privilege to be given when reaching 300pt is CZ, when it is controlled to high probability mode in the reaching game, CZ is given than when it is controlled to low probability mode more likely to be

Specifically, in the reaching game, when the high-probability mode is controlled, the CZ lottery may be performed so that the CZ winning rate is higher than when the low-probability mode is controlled.

Also, the privilege given at a higher rate when reaching 300pt may be an AT that can be won in CZ. In this case, in the reach game, when controlled to the high probability mode, the ratio of winning the AT in the controlled CZ after that is higher than when controlled to the low probability mode.

Specifically, in the reaching game, when controlled to the high probability mode, AT lottery is performed so that the AT winning rate is higher in the controlled CZ than when controlled to the low probability mode. You should do it like this.

The privilege with a higher percentage given when reaching 300pt may be CZ, AT that can be won in CZ, or both.

Also, as described above, the high accuracy mode is a mode in which points are more likely to be updated than the low accuracy mode. “The points are likely to be updated” may be those with a high rate of points being updated.

In this case, the high accuracy mode has a higher rate of point update than the low accuracy mode. For example, in the high-probability mode, the acquisition point lottery may be performed so that the percentage of addition points awarded when a normal reply or rare role is won is higher than in the low-probability mode.

Also, "points are likely to be updated" may mean that the expected value of the points to be updated is high. In this case, the high-accuracy mode has a larger expected value of updated points than the low-accuracy mode. For example, in the high-probability mode, when a normal reply or a rare role is won and it is decided to give additional points, the expected value of the additional points is higher than in the low-probability mode. You can do it like this.

Specifically, in the case of high probability mode, one of 30pt, 60pt and 100pt will be added by lottery, and in the case of low probability mode, one of 6pt, 10pt and 20pt will be added. You may make it determine by lottery.

Also, in the case of high accuracy mode, 30pt, 60pt, and 100pt are more likely to be decided than 6pt, 10pt, and 20pt, and in the case of low accuracy mode, 6pt, 10pt, and 20pt are more likely to be decided than 30pt, 60pt, and 100pt. You can make it easier.

"Points are likely to be updated" may be those with a high rate of points being updated, the expected value of points being updated may be high, the rate of points being updated is high, and , the expected value of the updated points may be high.

Also, based on the fulfillment of the second condition, the points are updated, and based on the fulfillment of the second condition, it is possible to grant a privilege different from the privilege that can be granted when the updated points reach 300 points. There may be.

For example, when a rare role is won, additional points are determined by a point acquisition lottery to allow renewal of points, and when a rare role is won, an AT lottery may be further performed. . In other words, only the point acquisition lottery is performed when the normal reply is won, while the point acquisition lottery and the AT lottery are performed when the rare role is won.

For this reason, not only is the point reached 300pt by the point acquisition lottery and it is controlled from the normal section to CZ, but if the rare role is won, the AT winning will change the advantageous section from normal to AT without going through CZ. It may be directly controlled (also called "AT direct hit").

A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining modes and addition points in the normal advantageous section.

Suppose that the advantageous section is currently elected, and the advantageous section is normally controlled and controlled to the low-probability mode. And, after the end of the low-probability mode, it is controlled to the high-probability mode, and after the end of the high-probability mode, it is again controlled to the low-probability mode. Moreover, suppose that the point updated in low probability mode reached 300pt.

In the normal advantageous section, a point acquisition lottery will be held when you win the normal Lip or rare role. In this example, in the high-probability mode, the point lottery is performed so that the rate of points being updated is higher and the expected value of the points to be updated is higher than in the low-probability mode.

For example, in the first controlled low-accuracy mode, only 6pt was determined as the addition point, but in the next controlled high-accuracy mode, 100pt, 30pt, 60pt, and 100pt were determined as addition points. ing.

Then, assume that 10pt is determined as the addition point in the next controlled low-probability mode. At this time, the point reaches 300pt (6pt+100pt+30pt+60pt+100pt+10pt=306pt).

A CZ lottery is performed in a game (reaching game) that reaches 300pt. At this time, it is assumed that provision of CZ has not been determined by the CZ lottery. Then, a continuous effect (battle effect) is executed from the game next to the reaching game. Since the provision of CZ is not determined, it is reported that the player has lost the battle as the effect result of the battle effect. As a result, the player is informed that the grant of CZ was not determined.

In the present embodiment, the period from when the advantageous section is normally controlled (the point is 0 pt) to when the point reaches 300 pt and the battle effect ends is called the first cycle. Then, when the battle effect ends without determination of CZ granting, the second cycle starts.

The points are reset to 0 when the second cycle begins. Then, while repeating the control to the low probability mode and the high probability mode again, when the point reaches 300pt, the battle production is executed again. At that time, if the provision of CZ is not determined, the battle is defeated and the third cycle is started.

In this embodiment, a maximum of 800 games can be controlled in the normal section. When the 800th game (ceiling game) is reached after being controlled normally in the normal section, CZ is won in the game. Then, from the next game, it is controlled by CZ. Therefore, if CZ is not awarded at the reaching point, the cycle as described above is repeated until the ceiling game is reached.

Also, in this example, in the first cycle, the battle production starts after reaching the game in the low probability mode, and then the second cycle starts from the low probability mode. Furthermore, in the first cycle, the battle effect starts after reaching the game in the high-probability mode, and then the third cycle starts from the high-probability mode.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the period ends in the low-probability mode, mode lottery is performed so that the ratio of control to the low-probability mode is higher than the high-probability mode in the next period. Also, when the cycle ends in the high probability mode, mode lottery is performed so that the ratio of control to the high probability mode is higher than the low probability mode in the next cycle.

In this case, the player can expect that the high-precision mode will continue in the next cycle when the game ends in the high-probability mode.

Control to the mode is to end the control to the mode and start the continuous effect, perform the mode lottery in the game where the continuous effect ends and the next cycle starts, and control to the determined mode from the game. can be anything.

In this example, it is assumed that the point reaches 300pt in the high accuracy mode of the third period. Then, it is assumed that CZ is decided to be given in the CZ lottery performed at this time. By determining the provision of CZ, it is notified that the battle is won as the effect result of the battle effect. As a result, the player is notified that the award of CZ has been determined. Then, when the continuous effect ends, from the next game, the control to the advantageous section normal is ended and the control is made to CZ.

In the present embodiment, the reaching game is performed more when the reaching game is reached in the high-probability mode like the third period than when the reaching game is reached in the low-probability mode like the first period. It is configured so that the ratio of CZ to be given in the CZ lottery that is held is high.

Also, when it is decided to give CZ, an AT lottery is also performed in the game. In the AT lottery, the lottery is performed so that the rate of giving AT is higher when the game is reached in the high-probability mode than when the game is reached in the low-probability mode. Also, in the AT lottery, the number of games in which the AT wins in the CZ (the number of winning games) is also determined by lottery.

In this example, it is assumed that the AT lottery has determined that the AT will be awarded. Therefore, the AT wins in the game in which the number of winning games has passed after being controlled by the CZ. Then, control to CZ ends, and control to AT starts from the next game.

[Example of production when adding points in low probability mode and high probability mode]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when the additional points are obtained in the low probability mode and the high probability mode. Figure 9 (a1) ~ (a4) shows an example of the production when the additional points are acquired in the low probability mode, Figure 9 (b1) ~ (b4) shows an example of the production when the additional points are acquired in the high probability mode is.

First, a description will be given of an example of the production when the additional points are obtained in the low probability mode. It is now assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled and is controlled in the low probability mode. It is also assumed that the current point is 20pt. As shown in FIG. 9(a1), when it is controlled to the low probability mode, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the sea and ships in the daytime as a background display.

Also, the updated points are displayed on the upper right of the screen. Specifically, a character image "20pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 20pt. Note that such a point display is called a "third display", and the details of the third display will be described later with reference to FIG. 12(f) and the like.

In this state, it is assumed that the start operation is performed and the normal reply is won by the internal lottery. If the normal reply wins, a point acquisition lottery will be held. Here, it is assumed that 10pt is determined to be added as additional points by the point acquisition lottery.

After the normal reply is won by the stop operation, as shown in FIG. 9(a2), a character image "+10" that can specify that the additional points are 10pt is displayed. Such display of additional points is referred to as "first display", and the details of the first display will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 and the like.

When the first display ends, a character image "+10" that can specify that the addition point is 10pt is displayed in the upper center of the screen. Such a display of additional points is called a "second display", and the details of the second display will be described later with reference to FIG. 12(g) and the like.

At this time, a character image "20pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 20pt. After that, a character image “30pt” is displayed, indicating that the points have been updated to 30pt (=20pt+10pt) based on the additional points (10pt). The effects described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, a description will be given of an example of an effect when obtaining additional points in the high probability mode. It is now assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled and is also controlled in the high-precision mode. It is also assumed that the current point is 30pt. As shown in FIG. 9(b1), when the high accuracy mode is controlled, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the night sea and ships as a background display.

Also, in the upper right of the screen, a character image "20pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 30pt. Assume that a rare combination is won in this state. Assume that 30pt is determined to be added as additional points in the point acquisition lottery executed by winning the rare combination.

After the rare winning combination is generated by the stop operation, as shown in FIG. 9B2, a character image "+30" that can specify that the additional points are 30pt is displayed. When the display ends, a character image "+30" that can specify that the addition point is 30pt is displayed in the upper center of the screen.

At this time, a character image "30pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 30pt. After that, a character image “60pt” is displayed, indicating that the points have been updated to 60pt (=30pt+30pt) based on the additional points (30pt).

[Example of production when reaching 300pt in low probability mode and high probability mode]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when reaching 300pt in the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

Figure 10 (a1) ~ (a6), (c), (d) shows an example of the effect when reaching 300pt in high accuracy mode and CZ or AT is given, Figure 10 (b1) ~ (b6 ) shows an example of effect when reaching 300pt and no CZ or AT is awarded.

First, an example of the effect when reaching 300pt in the high accuracy mode will be described. It is now assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled and is also controlled in the high-precision mode. It is also assumed that the current point is 270pt. As shown in FIG. 10(a1), when the high accuracy mode is controlled, the background image of the night sea and ship is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background display.

Also, in the upper right of the screen, a character image "270pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 270pt. Assume that a rare combination is won in this state. Assume that 30pt is determined to be added as additional points in the point acquisition lottery executed by winning the rare combination.

As a result, the points reach 300pt (=270pt+30pt). By reaching 300pt, a CZ lottery will be held. At this time, it is assumed that provision of CZ is determined by CZ lottery. In the CZ lottery, when the point is updated and reaches 300pt in the high probability mode, the lottery is made so that the percentage of CZ given is higher than when the point is updated and reaches 300pt in the low probability mode. done.

When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10(a2), an effect of displaying a character image "+30" that can specify that the additional points are 30 points is executed (for details of this effect, see (described later with reference to FIG. 12).

Although not shown, next, after a character image "270pt" that can specify that the current points are 270pt and a character image "30pt" that can specify that the additional points are 30pt are displayed at the top of the screen, A character image “300pt” indicating that the points have been updated to 300pt (=270pt+30pt) is displayed by the added points (30pt).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(a3), an effect is executed to notify that the points have reached 300pt. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including a character image "Achieved 300pt" and an image of a girl.

When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, a battle effect starts as shown in FIG. 10(a4). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) faces off against an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) in the Colosseum. Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, it is informed whether or not the CZ is controlled according to the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. Since CZ has been determined, the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 10(b5). Thereby, it is notified that the CZ is controlled.

Then, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, it is controlled by CZ. At this time, the background image of CZ is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(a6). Also, a title is displayed to indicate that CZ has been controlled. An image including a character image "CZ" is displayed on the screen as a title display.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the high probability mode is controlled, AT lottery is performed so that the AT winning rate is higher in the CZ that is controlled thereafter than when the low probability mode is controlled. I'm trying

When AT wins in CZ, a battle effect is executed. The contents of the battle presentation are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 10(a4) and (a5). When the battle effect is finished, the AT is controlled by the next game start operation. At this time, the background image of the AT is displayed as shown in FIG. 10(d). Also, a title is displayed to indicate that AT has controlled. An image including a character image "AT" is displayed on the screen as a title display.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the point acquisition lottery, an AT lottery is also conducted when a rare combination is won in the normal advantageous section. If AT lottery decides to give AT (AT hits directly) before reaching 300pt, the battle effect starts from the next game.

When the battle effect is finished, the AT is controlled by the next game start operation. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10(c), a background image of the AT is displayed, and a title indicating that the AT is controlling is displayed.

Next, an example of the effect when reaching 300pt in the low probability mode will be described. It is now assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled and is controlled in the low probability mode. It is also assumed that the current point is 290pt. As shown in FIG. 10(b1), when the low-probability mode is controlled, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the sea and ships in the daytime as a background display.

Also, in the upper right of the screen, a character image "290pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 290pt. In this state, assume that the normal reply wins. Suppose that 10pt is decided as an additional point in the point acquisition lottery executed by winning the normal reply.

As a result, the points reach 300pt (=290pt+10pt). By reaching 300pt, a CZ lottery will be held. At this time, it is assumed that provision of CZ is determined by CZ lottery.

When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10B2, an effect of displaying a character image "+10" that can specify that the additional points are 10pt is executed. After that, similar to the description of FIG. 10(a3), as shown in FIG. 10(b3), an effect is executed to notify that the points have reached 300 points.

When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, a battle effect starts as shown in FIG. 10(b4). After that, it is informed whether or not the CZ is controlled according to the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect.

Since CZ has not been determined, the friend character is defeated by the enemy character, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the character image "LOSE" as shown in FIG. 10(b5). This notifies CZ that it is not controlled.

Then, when the start operation for starting the next game is performed, the control is again performed to the low-probability mode or the high-probability mode. In this example, it is assumed that the low accuracy mode is controlled. As shown in FIG. 10(a6), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the sea and ships in the daytime as a background display. On the screen, an image including a character image "sea stage" is displayed as a title display.

[Background display and production display]
The sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a performance display superimposed on the background display. In the present embodiment, the display including the first display, the second display, the third display, the fourth display, and the suggestive display is performed as the display in which the effect display is superimposed on the background display.

As described above, the main control unit 41 updates the points using the added points. Further, the main control unit 41 performs specific control (CZ lottery) when the updated points reach a predetermined value (300pt).

The first display is to display the added points when the points are updated using the added points. In the second display, after the additional points are displayed by the first display, the additional points are displayed in a smaller size than the display of the additional points. The third display is to display the updated points. Details of the first to third displays will be described later with reference to FIG.

The fourth display is to display the special amount when the updated points reach the special amount. Specifically, when the points reach 100pt and 200pt, breakthrough display is performed. Details of the fourth display will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 .

The suggestive display is a display that suggests which value the additional points will be before the additional points are displayed by the first display. The suggestive display will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 .

In addition, characters with holes are used for display of additional points, display of updated points, display of special amounts, and display of suggestions. Characters with holes include 0, 4, 6, 8, 9. In addition, the character is not limited to this, and may be any character as long as it has a hole.

For example, it may be Chinese numerals or Roman numerals. Also, any characters may be used as long as they are used for display. For example, when the character image "30pt" is displayed when 30pt is obtained, the character "p" having a hole may be used.

In the present embodiment, in the display of additional points by the first display, the background display can be visually recognized through the holes of the character having the holes. On the other hand, in the display of the additional points by the second display, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole.

If the background display is visible through the hole, the characters become difficult to see, and there is a risk of erroneous recognition of the characters. On the other hand, if the hole is blocked so that the background display cannot be visually recognized, the visibility of the effect display is lowered, which may impair the effect of the effect. Further, as described above, the display of additional points in the first display is larger than the display of additional points in the second display.

Therefore, in the display of the additional points by the first display, the background display is made visible through the holes of the characters having the holes, emphasizing the appeal of the effect. As a result, it is possible to ensure the production effect in the first display.

On the other hand, in the display of the additional points by the second display, which is displayed in a small size, emphasis is placed on accuracy, and the background display is made invisible through the holes of the characters having the holes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misrecognizing the characters in the second display. By doing so, it is possible to suitably display the additional points.

A specific example will be described below. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the first display and the second display. FIG. 11(a) explains the first display, and FIG. 11(b) explains the second display.

First, the first display will be explained. As shown in FIG. 11A, a gray background image is displayed as background display. In addition, as an effect display, an image capable of specifying characters 0 to 9 is displayed. On the screen, the effect display is displayed superimposed on the background display.

For example, an image that can specify 0 is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the background image. Therefore, the background image cannot be visually recognized in the portion overlapping the character image "0". However, the background display is visible through the hole of the character "0" having the hole. Similarly, the background display can also be visually recognized from the holes of the characters "4", "6", "8", and "9" having holes.

On the other hand, when the second display is performed, as shown in FIG. 11B, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character "0" having the hole. In this example, the white image is displayed without displaying the background image in the hole of the character "0" having the hole. Similarly, the background display is also invisible through the holes of the characters "4", "6", "8", and "9" having holes.

[An example of the production when the additional points are obtained]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when an additional point is obtained.

It is now assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled and is also controlled in the high-precision mode. It is also assumed that the current point is 200pt. As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the high-precision mode is controlled, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the sea and ships at night as a background display.

Further, the updated points are displayed as the third display on the upper right of the screen. Specifically, a character image "200pt" is displayed that can specify that the current point is 200pt. In the third display, the background display cannot be seen through the hole of the character having the hole.

In this example, the letters with holes are '0' and 'p'. Therefore, the background display is not visible through the holes of the characters "0" and "p" having holes.

In this state, it is assumed that a start operation is performed and a rare combination is won by an internal lottery. If the rare role is won, a point acquisition lottery will be held. Here, it is assumed that 30pt is determined to be added as additional points by the point acquisition lottery.

Although not shown, at this time, an effect is performed on the screen to suggest that some points have been obtained while the current background display is continued. For example, the character image “chance” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the side lamp 27 may be blinked, or some sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

When the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, a suggestive effect for performing a suggestive display is started. When the suggestive effect starts, as shown in FIG. 12(b), an image including the character image "Consecutive hits!" . As a result, it is urged to perform a repeated hitting operation of continuously operating the effect switch 56 .

When the player starts the continuous tapping operation, the background display with the background image of the sea at night and the ship ends, and a suggestive display suggesting which value the additional points will be is displayed. First, as shown in FIG. 12(c), a character image "10" that can identify 10 is displayed. Then, as the suggestive background image, an image emitting radial light and three star images are displayed to make the character image "10" stand out.

The character image "10" is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the suggestive background image. Therefore, the background image cannot be visually recognized in the portion overlapping the character image "10". However, the suggestive background display is visible through the hole of the character "0" having the hole. At the center of the screen, a character image "Continuous hit!" is displayed to prompt the repeated hitting operation.

When the player continues the continuous hitting operation, as shown in FIG. 12(d), the character image "10" gradually becomes larger while moving, and changes to a character image "20" that can identify 20. As shown in FIG. The suggestive background image changes according to the movement of the character image.

Further, when the player continues the continuous hitting operation, as shown in FIG. 12(e), the character image "20" gradually becomes larger while moving, and changes to the character image "30" which can identify 30. The suggestive background image changes according to the movement of the character image.

And finally, the character image "30" and the suggestive background image stop moving. In this way, the character image changes from 10 to 20, from 20 to 30, and finally stops at 30, suggesting that the additional points are 30pt.

In this way, the suggestive display is a display that suggests which value the additional points will be before the additional points are displayed by the first display. Further, in the suggestion by the suggestive display, the background display can be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole.

The suggestive effect ends when the movement stops, and the first effect for performing the first display starts as shown in FIG. 12(f). In the first display, the additional points are displayed superimposed on the background display. The background display includes the first effect display. In the first display, the additional points are displayed superimposed on the first effect display.

Specifically, a character image “+30” that can specify that the additional points are 30 is displayed. Then, as the first effect display, an image is displayed in which light is emitted radially to make the character image "+30" stand out. At this time, the first effect display can be visually recognized through the hole of the character "0" having the hole.

As described above, in the display of the additional points by the first display, emphasis is placed on appealing the presentation, and the background display is made visible through the holes of the characters having the holes, thereby ensuring the presentation effect in the first display. are doing. Furthermore, by displaying the additional points over the first effect display, the effect in the first display can be appealed to the player.

The display of the additional points by the first display can be ended based on the player's operation of the MAXBET switch 6 (also referred to as "BET operation"). When the player performs a BET operation to set the number of bets, the first display (first effect) ends, and the original background image of the sea and ships at night is displayed as shown in FIG. 12(g). be done. At this time, as the third display, the character image "200pt" is displayed as in FIG. 12(a).

In the first display, the background display is made visible through the hole of the character having the hole in order to ensure the effect of presentation. On the other hand, doing so may cause the player to misidentify the characters. Therefore, the added points in the first display are displayed until the player performs the BET operation, so that the player can easily grasp the display contents. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the characters.

It should be noted that if the player does not perform a BET operation and a certain period of time elapses, the screen shifts to a standby screen (demonstration screen). Even in this case, since the screen is switched to the demonstration screen, the display of the additional points by the first display ends.

Furthermore, at this time, a second effect of performing a second display is executed. As described above, in the second display, after the addition points are displayed in the first display, the addition points are displayed in a smaller size than the display of the addition points.

In the upper center of the screen, a character image "+30" that can specify that the addition point is 30 is displayed. The character image "+30" (FIG. 12G) in the second display is displayed smaller than the character image "+30" in the first display (FIG. 12F).

Further, in the first display, additional points are displayed in a manner different from that in the third display. In the present embodiment, in the first display, additional points are displayed in a font and size different from those in the third display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12G, in the second display, additional points are displayed in a manner different from that in the third display. In the present embodiment, in the second display, additional points are displayed in a font and size different from those in the third display.

The display of additional points by the second display ends when a predetermined time (predetermined time) elapses after the display of the additional points is started. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the second display, the second display ends as shown in FIG. 12(h).

Also, at this time, the character image “230pt” is displayed in the third display so that it can be specified that the points have been updated to 230pt (=200pt+30pt).

As described above, the display of the additional points by the second display ends with the lapse of time, so it is difficult for the player to grasp the display contents. Therefore, in order to prevent the player from misrecognizing the characters in the second display, as described above, emphasis is placed on accuracy, and the background display is made invisible through the holes of the characters having the holes. There is a need.

The screen transition from FIG. 12(g) to FIG. 12(f) is performed as follows. After the second display with the character image "+30" and the third display with the character image "200pt" are performed, the additional points are decreased by one point and the points are increased by one point.

First, the second display is changed to the character image "+29" and the third display is changed to the character image "201pt", and then the second display is changed to the character image "+28" and the third display is changed to the character image "202pt". Further, the second display is changed to the character image "+27" and the third display is changed to the character image "203pt".

Furthermore, when such a display is repeated, the display finally changes to the second display with the character image "+0" and the third display with the character image "230pt". Then, the character image "+0" is erased, thereby ending the second display. In this way, the above-mentioned "predetermined time" is the time from the start of the second display until the numerical value changes and the character image "+0" is finally erased.

In this manner, the first display ends when the BET operation is performed, and the second display ends when the predetermined time elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first display may end after a specific period of time has elapsed. In this case, the specific period should be longer than the predetermined period.

As described above, it is possible to prevent the player from misrecognising the characters in the second display, but there is a possibility that the player will misidentify the characters in the first display in order to ensure the performance effect. Therefore, by making the specific period longer than the predetermined period, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misidentifies the characters in the first display.

Further, the second display continues until the predetermined time elapses even if the start operation for starting the next game is performed. The same applies to the case where the first display is to end after the lapse of a specific time.

[Example of breakthrough display]
As described above, the fourth display (also referred to as "breakthrough display") displays the special amount when the updated numerical value reaches the special amount. In this embodiment, the special amounts are 100pt and 200pt.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the privilege (CZ) is granted when the updated points reach a specific value (300pt). That is, the breakthrough display is a display performed for each predetermined value (100pt) until the updated points reach a specific value (300pt).

For example, if the specific value is 500pt, the breakthrough display may be performed when the updated points reach 100pt, 200pt, 300pt, and 400pt.

In the display of the special amount by the fourth display (breakthrough display), the background display is visible through the hole of the character having the hole.

A description will be given below with reference to FIG. 13 . FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of breakthrough display. Figures 13(a1) to (a4) show an example of performing breakthrough display when the updated points reach 100pt, and Figures 13(b1) to (b4) show an example where the updated points reach 200pt. There is an example that shows a breakthrough display when it reaches.

First, an example of performing breakthrough display when the updated points reach 100pt will be described. Assume that the current point is 70pt. Then, it is assumed that a point acquisition lottery is performed by winning a rare combination, and 30pt is determined to be added as additional points.

As a result, the first display is performed as shown in FIG. 13(a1) after the suggestion effects as described with reference to FIGS. 12(b) to (e) are executed. In the first display, the addition point (30pt) is displayed. Since the situation shown in FIG. 13(a1) is the same as the situation shown in FIG. 12(f), detailed description is omitted.

When the first display ends due to the BET operation, a second display that displays a character image “+30” that can specify that the additional points are 30 is performed as shown in FIG. 13(a2). Also, at this time, the third display indicates that the point is 70 points.

After a predetermined period of time has passed, the second display ends, and the character image “100pt” is displayed in the third display so that it can be specified that the points have been updated to 100pt (=70pt+30pt). As a result, since the updated points have reached 100pt, a breakthrough effect of performing breakthrough display is executed.

Specifically, a character image “100pt OVER” that can identify that the updated points have reached 100pt is displayed. Then, as a background display in the breakthrough display, an image that emits light radially is displayed in order to make the character image "100pt OVER" stand out, and a plurality of star images are displayed.

At this time, the background display can be visually recognized through the holes of the characters "0", "p", "O", and "R" having holes. The breakthrough effect (breakthrough display) may be terminated, for example, by a start operation for starting the next game, or may be terminated after a specific period of time has elapsed.

Next, an example of performing breakthrough display when the updated points reach 200pt will be described. Assume that the current point is 170pt. Then, it is assumed that 40pt is determined to be added as additional points by a point acquisition lottery.

As a result, after the suggestive effect is executed, the additional points (40pt) are displayed by the first display as shown in FIG. 13(b1). When the first display ends due to the BET operation, as shown in FIG. 13B2, the second display displays the additional points (40pt), and the third display indicates that the points are 70pt. shown.

After a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. 13(b3), the second display ends and the character image "210pt ” is displayed. As a result, since the updated points have reached 200pt, breakthrough display is performed.

As shown in FIG. 13(b4), a character image "200pt OVER" that can identify that the updated points have reached 200pt is displayed, and a background display in breakthrough display is displayed. At this time, the background display can be visually recognized through the holes of the characters "0", "p", "O", and "R" having holes.

13A3 and 13B3, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole in the display of the numerical value by the third display as shown in FIGS. In the display of the special amount by the fourth display (breakthrough display) as shown in (a4) and (b4), the background display can be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole.

[Regarding the first display and breakthrough display]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the first display and breakthrough display.

In this embodiment, in the first display, as shown in FIG. 14(a1), the additional points are displayed superimposed on the first effect display. However, without being limited to this, in the first display, as shown in FIG. 14(a2), the additional points may be displayed superimposed on the normal background display.

The normal background display is an effect display that is normally displayed except for special displays such as effect displays. For example, in the example of FIG. 14(a2), control is performed to a high probability state in the normal advantageous section, and the background image of the night sea and ship is displayed as the normal background display.

Even in this case, the background display is usually visible through the hole of the character having the hole. In this example, the character with holes is "0".

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14(b1), in the breakthrough display, the additional points are displayed over the background display in the breakthrough display. However, not limited to this, in breakthrough display, as shown in FIG. 14(b2), additional points may be displayed superimposed on the normal background display.

Even in such a setting, the background display is usually visible through the hole of the character having the hole. In this example, the characters with holes are '0', 'p', 'O' and 'R'.

[Regarding the production when earning additional points]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12C to 12E, the character image changes from 10 to 20, from 20 to 30, and finally stops at 30 as a suggestive effect. By doing so, it is suggested that the additional points are 30pt. Also, at that time, in the suggestive effect, the background display was made visible through the hole of the character "0" having the hole.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the added points may be divided into a plurality of points so that the sum of the divided points becomes the added points, and the suggested effect may be executed using each of the divided points.

For example, if the additional points are 30pt, they are divided into 6pt, 6pt, 6pt, 6pt, 6pt (6pt+6pt+6pt+6pt+6pt=30pt), and each divided point (6pt) is used to execute the suggestive effect. A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG. 15 .

15A and 15B are diagrams for explaining a modification of the effect when the additional points are obtained. The situation in FIG. 15 is the same as in FIG. 12 except for the suggestive effect, so detailed description will be omitted. The situation in FIG. 15(a) is the same as the situation in FIG. 12(b).

Suppose that the current point is 200pt and it is decided to give 30pt as additional points. When the suggestive effect starts, as shown in FIG. 15(a), an image including the character image "Consecutive hits!" is displayed in the center of the screen. As a result, it is urged to perform a repeated hitting operation of continuously operating the effect switch 56 .

When the player starts the continuous hitting operation, a suggestive display suggesting which value the additional points will be is displayed. First, as shown in FIG. 15(b), a character image "+6" that can specify the first divided point (6pt) is displayed. Then, as the suggestive background image, an image emitting radial light and three star images are displayed to make the character image "+6" stand out.

The character image “+6” is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the suggestive background image. At this time, the suggestive background display can be visually recognized from the hole of the character "6" having the hole.

When the player continues the continuous hitting operation, as shown in FIG. A character image "+6" that can specify the point (6pt) is displayed.

For the character image as well, a suggestive background image is displayed in which an image that emits light radially is displayed to make the character image stand out. Even in this case, the suggestive background display is visible through the hole of the character "6" having the hole.

Furthermore, when the player continues the continuous hitting operation, as shown in FIG. As shown in e), a character image "+6" that can specify the fourth divided point (6pt) is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 15(f), the fifth divided point ( 6pt) is displayed.

The divided points 6pt, 6pt, 6pt, 6pt and 6pt are displayed, suggesting that these total points (30pt) are added points. Note that after all the divided points are displayed, the total points (30pt) may be displayed and the suggestive effect may be ended.

In this example, in the display of the divided points, the suggestive background display is visible through the hole of the character "6", which has a hole in both. However, since these displays are displayed in relatively small characters, the suggestive background display may be made invisible through the holes of the characters having holes.

When the suggestion effect ends, as shown in FIG. 15(g), the first effect for performing the first display starts. Since the subsequent flow is the same as that of FIGS. 12(f) to (h), description of FIGS. 15(g) and (h) is omitted.

[Regarding Modes and Additional Points in Normal Advantageous Sections]
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 11, in the normal advantageous section, it is controlled to the low probability mode or the high probability mode, and in the reaching game, when it is controlled to the high probability mode, the low probability The rate at which CZ is imparted is made higher than when controlled by the mode.

However, the present invention is not limited to having the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode, and may be as follows. For example, the points are updated based on the establishment of the second condition, and the rate at which CZ is given when the points reach 300pt is updated based on the establishment of the first condition, and the points reach 300pt. You may make it higher than the ratio by which CZ is provided in a case.

As described above, the first condition is established by winning a normal role, and the second condition is established by winning a rare role. In addition, the ratio of winning rare roles is lower than the ratio of winning normal roles. In other words, when a rare combination with a low winning probability is won and 300pt is won, the CZ winning percentage is higher than when a normal reply is won and 300pt is won.

A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG. 16 . FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a modification of modes and addition points in the normal advantageous section.

Unlike the example of FIG. 11, in the modified example of FIG. 16, the low probability mode and the high probability mode do not exist, and control is performed only in the normal mode in the normal advantageous section. At present, it is assumed that the advantageous section has been won and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

In the illustrated example, first, it is assumed that the normal reply is won and 20 points are given as additional points by a point lottery. Next, it is assumed that the normal reply is won and 20 points are given as additional points by a point lottery. This makes the current point 40pt (20pt+20pt).

Further, it is assumed that a rare combination is won and 100pt is determined to be added as additional points by a point lottery. With this, the current point is 140pt (40pt + 100pt). Suppose that the points are updated in this way, and finally the points reach 300pt due to the normal reply winning.

As in the example of FIG. 11, the CZ lottery is performed in the game that reaches 300pt (reaching game). At this time, it is assumed that provision of CZ has not been determined by the CZ lottery. Then, a continuous effect (battle effect) is executed from the game next to the reaching game. Since the provision of CZ is not determined, it is reported that the player has lost the battle as the effect result of the battle effect.

When the battle production ends, the points are reset to 0. Then, it is controlled to the normal mode again. Suppose that the point reaches 300pt while repeating the normal reply and winning the rare role. At this time, it is assumed that the points reach 300pt by winning the rare combination.

As a result, the CZ lottery is performed, and it is assumed that the award of CZ is determined. As mentioned above, the rate of winning a rare role is lower than the rate of winning a normal role, but if a rare role is won and 300pt is won, it is more likely than if a normal role is won and 300pt is won. , the rate at which the award of CZ is determined (CZ winning rate) increases.

Then, the battle effect is executed from the next game. By determining the provision of CZ, it is notified that the battle is won as the effect result of the battle effect. As a result, it is controlled to CZ from the next game. Furthermore, in the CZ, when AT is determined to be given, it is controlled by AT.

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

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each 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,
State control means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for controlling to one of a plurality of types of states including a normal state (for example, advantageous section normal (normal time));
updating means (for example, processing for updating the points by the main control unit 41) for updating the numerical value (for example, points) until reaching a specific value (for example, 300pt) in the normal state;
Privilege giving means (for example, processing for giving CZ by the main control unit 41) that can give a privilege (for example, CZ) when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches the specific value;
The normal state includes a first normal state (for example, low probability mode) and a second normal state (for example, high probability mode) in which numerical values are more likely to be updated by the updating means than the first normal state (for example, , FIG. 8),
When the numerical value is updated by the updating means and reaches the specific value in the second normal state, the numerical value is updated by the updating means and is higher than when the numerical value reaches the specific value in the first normal state. The rate at which benefits are given is high (eg, FIG. 10).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of states including normal in the advantageous section. In addition, the main control unit 41 updates the points until they reach a specific value (300pt) in the normal advantageous section. Also, the main control unit 41 can give CZ when the updated points reach 300pt. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, the advantageous section usually includes a low probability mode and a high probability mode in which points are more likely to be updated than the low probability mode. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when the point is updated and reaches 300pt in high accuracy mode, the rate of CZ given is higher than when the point is updated and reaches 300pt in low accuracy mode .

By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to which mode the points are updated to reach the specific value. This makes it possible to enhance the interest in the game when the points reach the specific value and the privilege is granted.

(1-2) The privilege granting means can determine control to a specific state (for example, CZ) as the privilege when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches the specific value (for example, Figure 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 can determine control to CZ as a benefit when the updated points reach 300pt. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the CZ will control.

(1-3) control to the specific state can be determined when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches the specific value;
In the specific state, control to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is advantageous to the player can be determined,
The privilege is a determination of control to the advantageous state in the particular state (eg FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, control to CZ can be decided when the updated point reaches 300pt. Also, in CZ, it is possible to determine the control to AT that is advantageous for the player. A perk that can be granted when the updated points reach 300pt is a control decision to the AT in the CZ. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the AT is controlling.

(1-4) In the second normal state, the numerical values are updated by the updating means at a higher rate than in the first normal state (eg, FIG. 8).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the high probability mode has a higher rate of updating points than the low probability mode. By doing so, it is possible to make the player expect that the points will be updated in the high probability mode.

(1-5) The expected value of the numerical value updated by the updating means is larger in the second normal state than in the first normal state (eg, FIG. 8).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the high probability mode has a larger expected value of updated points than the low probability mode. By doing so, it is possible to make the player expect that the points will be updated in the high probability mode.

(1-6) The updating means updates the numerical value based on satisfaction of a plurality of types of conditions including a first condition (for example, winning a normal reply) and a second condition (for example, winning a rare role) in the normal state. (for example, FIG. 16),
The numerical value is updated by the updating means based on the establishment of the second condition, and the rate at which the privilege is given when the numerical value reaches the specific value is calculated by the updating means based on the establishment of the first condition. is updated, and is higher than the rate at which the privilege is given when the numerical value reaches the specific value (eg, FIG. 16).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 updates the points based on the establishment of multiple types of conditions including the first condition (normal reply win) and the second condition (rare role win). . Also, as shown in FIG. 16, the points are updated based on the establishment of the second condition, and the ratio of CZ given when the points reach 300 points is updated based on the establishment of the first condition, It is higher than the rate at which CZ is given when the point reaches 300pt. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to which condition is satisfied when the points are updated, so that the interest in the game is improved.

(1-7) The ratio of meeting the second condition is lower than the ratio of meeting the first condition (eg, FIG. 16).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the rate at which the second condition is met is lower than the rate at which the first condition is met. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the second condition is established (rare combination is won).

(1-8) The numerical value is updated by the updating means based on the establishment of the second condition, and is given when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches the specific value based on the establishment of the second condition. A privilege (eg, AT) different from the possible privilege can be granted (eg, FIG. 10(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10(c), the points are updated based on the establishment of the second condition, and are given when the updated points reach 300 points based on the establishment of the second condition. A benefit (AT) can be granted that is different from a possible benefit (CZ). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the second condition is established (rare combination is won).

(2-1) A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) for playing games,
Display means for performing effect display superimposed on the background display (for example, processing by which the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform display);
updating means (for example, processing for updating the points by the main control unit 41) for updating a numerical value (for example, points) using an updated value (for example, points to be added);
Specific control means for performing specific control (for example, CZ lottery) when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches a predetermined value (for example, 300pt) (for example, processing for performing CZ lottery by main control unit 41); with
The display means is
When the numerical value is updated using the update value by the update means, the first display means (for example, the sub-control section 91) displays the update value (for example, the first display) on the liquid crystal display 51. 1 display);
After the update value is displayed by the first display means, second display means (for example, sub-control section 91) displays the update value (for example, second display) smaller than the update value. is a process for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the second display),
Characters with holes (for example, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used to display the update value,
In the display of the update value by the first display means, the background display is visible through the hole of the character having the hole (for example, FIG. 12(f)),
In the display of the update value by the second display means, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole (for example, FIG. 12(g)).

Specifically, the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display device 51 to display an effect display superimposed on the background display. Also, the main control unit 41 updates the points using the added points. Further, the main control unit 41 performs specific control (CZ lottery) when the updated points reach 300pt. Further, when the points are updated using the added points, the sub-control section 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the first display of displaying the added points. Further, after the addition point is displayed by the first display, the liquid crystal display 51 is made to perform the second display in which the addition point is displayed in a smaller size than the display of the addition point. Characters with holes (for example, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used to display additional points. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(f), in the display of the additional points by the first display, the background display can be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole. Further, as shown in FIG. 12G, in the display of the additional points by the second display, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole.

If the background display is visible through the hole, there is a risk of erroneous character recognition. For this reason, in the display of the additional points by the first display, emphasis is placed on appealing the performance, so as to secure the performance effect, while in the display of the additional points by the second display, which is displayed in a small size, emphasis is placed on accuracy. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the characters. In this way, it is possible to suitably display the additional points.

(2-2) Characters with holes include 0, 4, 6, 8, and 9 (eg, FIG. 11).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, characters with holes include 0, 4, 6, 8, and 9;

(2-3) the background display includes a specific background display (for example, a first effect display);
The first display means displays the update value superimposed on the specific background display (for example, FIG. 12(f)).

Specifically, the background display includes the first effect display. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(f), the first display displays the addition points over the first effect display. By doing so, the effect in the first display can be appealed to the player.

(2-4) The display means includes third display means (for example, the sub-control section 91 displays the third display on the liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the numerical value updated by the update means (for example, the third display). processing to be performed),
The first display means displays the updated values in a manner different from the display of numerical values by the third display means (for example, FIGS. 12(f) and 12(g)),
The second display means displays the update values in a manner different from the display of numerical values by the third display means (for example, FIG. 12(g)).

Specifically, the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a third display that displays the updated points. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12(f) and 12(g), in the first display, additional points are displayed in a manner different from that in the third display. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(g), in the second display, additional points are displayed in a manner different from that in the third display. By doing so, it is possible to prevent confusion between the point display and the addition point display in the third display.

(2-5) The display of the update value by the first display means can be terminated based on the player's operation (for example, BET operation) of the operation means (for example, MAXBET switch 6) (for example, FIG. 12 ( f), (g)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12(f) and 12(g), the display of additional points in the first display can be ended based on the player's operation of the MAXBET switch 6 (BET operation). In this way, since the added points are displayed in the first display until the player performs the BET operation, it is easy for the player to grasp the display contents.

(2-6) The display of the update value by the second display means ends when a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined time) has elapsed since the start of display of the update value (for example, the 12(g), (h)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12(g) and 12(h), the additional points are displayed in the second display after a predetermined time (predetermined time) has elapsed since the display of the additional points was started. end when As described above, the display of the additional points by the second display ends with the lapse of time, so it is difficult for the player to grasp the display contents.

(2-7) The display means includes suggestion display means (for example, sub-control section 91 is a process for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a suggestive display),
Characters with holes (for example, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used for suggestions by the suggestion display means,
In the suggestion by the suggestion display means, the background display is visible through the hole of the character having the hole (for example, FIGS. 12(c) to (e)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a suggestive display suggesting which value the additional points will be before the additional points are displayed by the first display. In addition, characters with holes (for example, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used for suggestion by suggestion display. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12(c) to 12(e), the background display can be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole in the suggestion by the suggestion display. By doing so, it is possible to ensure the production effect of the suggestion by the suggestion display.

(2-8) The display means displays a special amount (for example, a fourth display) when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches a special amount (for example, 100pt or 200pt). Display means (for example, a process in which the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a fourth display),
Characters with holes (for example, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used for displaying the special amount,
In the display of numerical values by the third display means, the background display is not visible through the holes of characters having holes (for example, FIGS. 13(a3) and (b3)),
In the display of the special amount by the fourth display means, the background display can be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole (for example, FIGS. 13(a4) and (b4)).

Specifically, when the updated numerical value reaches the special amount (100pt, 200pt), the sub-controller 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the fourth display for displaying the special amount. Also, letters with holes (eg, 0, 4, 6, 8, 9) are used to indicate special quantities. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13(a3) and 13(b3), in the display of numerical values by the third display, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13(a4) and (b4), in the display of the special amount by the fourth display, the background display can be visually recognized through the holes of the character having the holes. By doing so, it is possible to ensure the production effect of the fourth display.

[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.

[About points]
In the present embodiment, the points are updated using the added points, and the CZ lottery is performed when the points reach 300pt. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of AT games may be updated using the added number of AT games, and when the updated number of AT games reaches zero, control over the AT may be terminated. In this case, in the display of the number of additional AT games by the first display, the background display is visible through the hole of the character having the hole, and in the display of the number of the additional AT game by the second display, the hole of the character having the hole is displayed. The background display becomes invisible from the part.

[Regarding mode control]
In the present embodiment, the control to the mode is to end the control to the mode and start the continuous effect, perform the mode lottery in the game in which the continuous effect ends and the next cycle starts, and from the game, It shall be controlled to the determined mode.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control to the mode may be terminated in the start game of the continuous effect, mode lottery may be performed, and control to the determined mode may be performed from the game. In this case, when the next period starts, the mode being controlled during the continuous performance is continued without newly performing the mode lottery. Alternatively, the mode controlled at the end of the previous cycle may be taken over to start the next cycle.

Further, continuous production is started from the high probability mode, and when the CZ is not controlled after the end of the continuous production, the high probability mode may be taken over in the next period. Alternatively, even if the continuous production starts, the mode may be continued, and the mode may not be changed from the high probability mode to the low probability mode during the continuous production.

[About application to pachinko machines]
Next, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine will be described. In the following, detailed description of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In a pachinko game machine, a game is played by operating a ball hitting operation handle to hit pachinko balls, which are game media, in a game area provided on a game board. In the pachinko game machine, whether or not to generate a big win is determined based on the extracted random number when the pachinko balls pass through the starting area provided in the game area. By passing through the starting area, the image display device performs a variable display of the performance symbols. When a big win is achieved, a big win pattern is derived and displayed as a result of variable display. After the big win, it is controlled to the big win game state. After the jackpot game state is over, the probability variable state may be controlled according to the jackpot type. Variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the variable probability state display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state.

When the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, when the number of prize balls obtained during a big win reaches a predetermined number, a first display is performed to display the predetermined number, and the display of the predetermined number by the first display is performed. After the display is performed, a second display may be performed in which a predetermined number of displays are displayed in a smaller size than the predetermined number of displays.

For example, when the number of winning balls reaches 1000, the background image during the big win game becomes visible through the hole of the character "0" having the hole in the first display displaying the character image "1000 GET". In the display, the background image during the jackpot game cannot be visually recognized from the hole of the character "0" having the hole. In this way, the performance effect of the background display during the jackpot game can be ensured in the first display, and the character can be prevented from being misunderstood by the player in the second display displayed in a small size.

When applied to a slot machine, the suggestive effect is started by the third stop, and the first display is ended by the BET operation, but when applied to a pachinko game machine, the timing when the number of prize balls reaches 1000. , the suggestive effect is started, and the first display is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, these displays may be of any type as long as they are displayed during the game, and those that are displayed in a large size make the background image visible through the holes of the characters having holes. If the character is displayed in a small size, the background image can be made invisible through the hole of the character having the hole.

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 scope and meaning of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 see-through window, 4 medal slot, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display unit, 27 side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R reel backlight, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speaker , 56 effect switch, 91 sub-control section, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
display means for superimposing the effect display on the background display;
updating means for updating the numerical value using the updated value;
a specific control means for performing specific control when the numerical value updated by the updating means reaches a predetermined value;
The display means is
a first display means for displaying the updated value when the numerical value is updated using the updated value by the updating means;
a second display means for displaying the update value smaller than the display of the update value after the update value is displayed by the first display means;
A character having a hole is used for displaying the update value,
In the display of the update value by the first display means, the background display is visible through the hole of the character having the hole,
A game machine according to claim 1, wherein, in displaying the update value by the second display means, the background display cannot be visually recognized through the hole of the character having the hole.

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