JP7313877B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine which has a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, derives a display result by stopping variably displaying the variable display section after variably displaying the variable display section, and can generate a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally provided with a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery thereof. When a start switch is operated with a prescribed number of bets set, the reels start to rotate, and when a stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reels, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is also referred to as a combination of display results or a winning combination) is drawn out on the winning line to generate a prize.

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

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine which can be controlled between an advantageous section in which an instruction of the pressing position and the order of stopping for a winning combination related to winning the maximum winning number is given once or more in principle, and a normal section other than the advantageous section, and which can be controlled to an advantageous game state by lottery when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-179

In the above-mentioned slot machine, when it is decided to shift from the first game state such as the normal section to the second game state such as the advantageous section, if a lottery for control to an advantageous game state is performed, it is preferable to execute the advantage suggestion for suggesting the result of the lottery, but there is still room for improvement in executing the advantage suggestion.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine capable of favorably executing an advantage suggestion regarding transition from a first game state to a second game state.

(A) having a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
A slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
backup means for holding backup information for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of stages of setting values with different degrees of advantage for a player when turning on the power of the slot machine;
section control means for controlling between a normal section not controlled to an advantageous state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and an advantageous section controlled to the advantageous state;
Advantageous control means capable of controlling to a normal state in which the operation mode is not notified when the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section, and controlling to the advantageous state when a transition condition is satisfied in the normal state;
Mode control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of types of modes in which the transition condition is likely to be satisfied in the normal state, and capable of controlling a transition from the normal section to the advantageous section to any of the plurality of types of modes;
an advantage suggesting means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions indicating to which mode the mode control means controls,
said advantage suggesting means is more likely to execute a second advantage suggestion than a first advantage suggestion among a plurality of types of advantage suggestions when being controlled to a first mode by said mode control means, and more likely to execute said first advantage suggestion than said second advantage suggestion among a plurality of types of advantage suggestions when said mode control means is controlled to a second mode;
When the set value is not set by the set value setting means when powering on the slot machine, control can be started based on the backup information,
With respect to power-on of the slot machine, when the set value is set by the set value setting means, control is not started based on the backup information, and control can be started from the normal section,
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section, in a first situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, executing the advantage suggestion;
executing the suggestion of the advantage in a second situation in which the normal section is changed to the advantageous section after being controlled to the normal section by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to turning on the power of the slot machine;
executing the advantage suggestion in a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine and control is started from the advantageous section based on the backup information;
executing the advantage indication in a fourth situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means when the power of the slot machine is turned on, and control is started from the normal section based on the backup information, and then the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section;
The first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are executed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the first mode and when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the third situation is the first mode, and the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the second mode and in the third situation when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the second mode. Execute the second advantage suggestion,
The first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are executed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the first situation is the first mode and when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the first mode, and the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the first situation is the second mode and in the second situation when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the second mode. Execute the second advantage suggestion,
When the mode controlled by the mode control means is the first mode in the second situation and when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the first mode in the fourth situation, the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate, and the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the second mode and in the fourth situation when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the second mode. Execute the second advantage suggestion,
the transition condition may be satisfied when an update value updated from an initial value in the normal state reaches a specific value;
The slot machine further comprises update value suggestion display means for performing an update value suggestion display capable of suggesting the update value,
The update value suggestion display means is capable of starting the update value suggestion display from an initial value, regardless of which of the initial values of the update values in the first situation and the second situation and the update value based on the backup information in the third situation is;
After the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, until the number of bets for starting the variable display on the variable display unit is set, a demonstration effect state is set in which the update value suggestive display is not performed;
The effect mode of the demonstration effect state is a common mode regardless of whether or not the set value is set in the set value setting means.
(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Backup means (for example, RAM 41c) that holds backup information (for example, ball output flag) for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means (for example, processing for changing the setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player regarding power-on of the slot machine;
A game state control means (for example, a process for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41) that controls the game state between the first game state (for example, normal section normal) and the second game state (for example, advantageous section normal);
Advantageous control means (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or the advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery) for the player in the second game state;
Parameter setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of parameters (e.g., modes) with different degrees of advantage regarding the advantageous control regarding the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (e.g., a process of setting a mode lottery result by the main control unit 41);
an advantage suggesting means (for example, eye-catching display processing by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of advantage suggesting (for example, eye-catching display) that suggests which parameter is set by the parameter setting means;
When the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means when the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, control can be started based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the set value is set by the set value setting means for powering on the slot machine, the control can be started from the first game state without starting the control based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the second game state to the first game state, in a first situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17),
After being controlled to the first game state by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine, in a second situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
In a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine and control is started from the second game state based on the backup information, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 31),
In a fourth situation where the set value is not set by the set value setting means when the power of the slot machine is turned on and control is started from the first game state based on the backup information, the advantage suggestion is executed in a fourth situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state (for example, the example shown in FIG. 20),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the second situation and the third situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the second situation and the third situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 32),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the first situation and the second situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 21),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the second situation and the fourth situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 22),
After the power of the slot machine is turned on, a demonstration effect can be executed until the number of bets for starting the variable display on the variable display unit is set,
The effect mode of the demonstration effect is a common mode regardless of whether or not the set value is set in the set value setting means.

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of each reel. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining RT state transition; It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a ball-out state. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an outline of each state; 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. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the combination of winning combinations read out as the lottery target combination for each gaming state, and the presence or absence of winning of an advantageous section. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing lottery winning combinations arranged for each flag category; It is a figure for demonstrating the number of judgment values in an internal lottery. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining reel control when another winning combination is won; It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a point map. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of an eye-catching display; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects (first situation) when the advantageous section ends and then the advantageous section is entered again in the first to third embodiments; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects (second situation) when power is shut off during an advantageous section and restored in a normal section by changing settings in the first and second embodiments; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of presentation (third situation) when the power is shut off during an advantageous section and restored in the advantageous section in the first embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (fourth situation) when the power is shut off during the normal section and restored in the normal section in the first and second embodiments; FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between a first situation and a second situation in the first and second embodiments; FIG. 10 is a diagram for comparing and explaining a second situation and a fourth situation in the first and second embodiments; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between a first situation and a second situation in a modified example in the first and second embodiments; 4 is a flowchart of start-up processing (main) and setting change processing executed by a main control unit; 4 is a flowchart of main processing executed by a main control unit; 10 is a flowchart of ball-out control processing executed by a main control unit; 4 is a flowchart of normal processing executed by a main control unit; It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table in normal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an advantageous section normal processing executed by a main control unit; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege lottery table in advantageous area normal. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (third situation) when the power is shut off during an advantageous section and restored in the advantageous section in the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between a second situation and a third situation in the second embodiment; It is a figure for demonstrating the difference between 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects (second situation) when the power is shut off during the advantageous section and restored in the normal section by changing the settings in the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of effects (third situation) when the power is shut off during an advantageous section and restored in the advantageous section in the third embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (fourth situation) when the power is shut off during the normal section and restored in the normal section in the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between a state other than the special effect state and the special effect state in the third embodiment;

[First embodiment]
As a game machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be described based on the following examples. First, a slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 30. FIG.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the pattern arrangement of each reel. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 has a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side edge 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 types of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in the same number in a predetermined order are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. It is positioned so that it can be seen from the 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 may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. 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.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1 are a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, a MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum bet number among a prescribed number (3 in this embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within the credit (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player), a start switch 7 operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated to stop the rotation of each R, and a production switch 56 (hereinafter also referred to as "production button") operated by the player during production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, an operation on the start switch 7 (for example, an operation of manually pressing the start switch 7) is referred to as a "start operation" or a "start operation," an operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, an operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is a "first stop operation," an operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, an operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is a "second stop operation," and an operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, , the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is also referred to as a "third stop operation" or a "final 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 of the first stop switch (first stop operation) (for example, releasing the stop switch) is called “first stop release”, releasing the pressing of the second stop switch (second stop operation) (i.e., releasing the stop switch) is called “second stop release”, and releasing the pressing of the third stop switch (third stop operation) (i.e., releasing the stop switch) is also called “third stop release” or “final stop release”. do.

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, reel backlights 28L, 28C and 28C (hereinafter simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C and 2R and irradiating the reels 2L, 2C and 2R with light from the back side or side of the reel, respectively. Furthermore, a speaker 53 for outputting sound is provided above the liquid crystal display 51 .

In front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there are a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to a win, an error code indicating the content of an error, and the like, a 1 BET LED 14 that lights up to indicate that the number of bets is 1, a 2 BET LED 15 that lights up to indicate that the number of bets is set to 2, and a 3 BET that indicates that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting. An LED 16, an insertion request LED 17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, a state LED 19 that notifies by lighting that control is being performed in a state such as an advantageous section AT to be described later, and a replaying LED 20 that notifies by lighting that a replay game is in progress are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1B, 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 controls the progress of the game, such as rotation/stopping of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and lighting/extinguishing of each LED in the game display unit 13, according to the detected operation.

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. The sub-controller 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 , sound output from the speaker 53 , lighting/extinguishing of the side lamps 27 and reel backlights 28 , and the like, based on commands from the main controller 41 . Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 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 speaker 53 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 this embodiment, so-called hilly lines such as the bottom line of the reel 2L, the middle line of the reel 2C, and the bottom line of the reel 2R are determined as the winning lines. Note that the pay line is not limited to the hill, and may be provided in the middle of the horizontal direction, such as the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that a 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.

Specifically, in the internal lottery process, the main control section 41 determines whether or not each lottery target combination is won in a predetermined order. For example, in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 acquires random numbers from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). Each lottery target combination is pre-assigned a judgment value corresponding to the RT state from integers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535). A main control part 41 adds the determination value number of each lottery object role in a predetermined order to the acquired random numbers, and when the result of the addition overflows (exceeds 65535), determines the lottery object role to be added at that time as a winning role. When a lottery target role is won by an internal lottery, derivation of a symbol combination corresponding to the lottery target role is allowed.

An administrator (such as a store clerk at a game parlor) can change the winning probability of a winning combination in the internal lottery by changing settings. Specifically, by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value set by the administrator, the medal payout rate (payout rate) is changed. 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 setting value, it is necessary to operate a power switch of a power supply box provided inside the slot machine 1 to turn off the power supply of the slot machine 1 once when it is in an ON state, operate a setting key switch to turn on the setting key switch, and then turn on the power supply of the slot machine 1.例文帳に追加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, the game-related information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. For this reason, for example, as will be described later, when the setting is changed during an advantageous interval, the information in the advantageous interval (for example, the points accumulated in the normal advantageous interval) is initialized, and the ball output state shifts to the normal interval.

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. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 (revolutions)×20 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 20 frames)=1600 frames are varied, so that until the predetermined maximum stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, the symbols for 4 frames at maximum can be drawn. That is, in the stop control, it is possible to select one symbol from the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbols up to four frames ahead thereof, for a total of five frames (withdrawal range), and lead it to the reels 2L, 2R, 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, BB 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 gaming state (RT state), it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 uses random numbers to determine 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, when the start switch 7 is detected).

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

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order (push order), operation timing), a small combination or a replay combination (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order combination") that is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode can be won. The pushing winning hand includes, for example, a winning combination in which a stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode and in which a stop mode is more advantageous than a stop operation performed in another operation mode, and a combination in which a stop mode in which a stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined operation mode is stopped at a higher rate than a stop operation 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 can execute navigation for informing the player of navigation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player when the player wins the first prize by the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control the assist time (advantageous section AT), which is a notification period during which navigation notification can be performed by notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery by the lighting mode of the auxiliary game display 12.

Although the details will be described later, the main control unit 41 normally performs an advantageous interval transition lottery for determining whether or not to control the state to the ball payout state in the advantageous interval when a predetermined lottery condition is established normally, and by winning the advantageous interval transition lottery, starts control in the ball payout state in the advantageous interval. Winning the advantageous section transition lottery is also referred to as "advantageous section winning". In the ball-out state during the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when winning the pushing order, notifies the operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player by using the game auxiliary display 12, and transmits a command that can specify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, thereby executing the navigation performance that notifies the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. .

In a game in which a winning combination is won, a combination advantageous to the player (a plum combination in this embodiment) is won when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as 'correct procedure').

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct order according to the navigation, the player can win the combination with the larger payout number of medals among the combinations included in the order of pushing. Alternatively, the player can win a winning combination out of the combinations included in the winning order by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to the navigation. Among the combinations included in the pushing order combination, the combination that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure is called "main role", and the combination that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect procedure different from the correct procedure is also called "secondary role".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode notified by navigation notification and navigation performance, the main character included in the pushing order winning in the internal lottery can surely win a prize.

[state change]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining RT state transitions. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the ball-out state. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an overview of each state. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the states managed by the main control unit 41 include a game state (RT state) related to the probability of winning in the internal lottery and a payout state related to payout.

RT states include non-internal, internal, and BB. 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 BB is won and the winning of the BB is lost, the game state shifts to the internal mode from the next game. That is, inside, the winning of BB is carried over.

A BB-winable game (hereinafter also referred to as a "BB-winable game") may be played both during non-internal and internal operations. Specifically, in the non-internal game, if the BB symbol combination can be derived according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the game in which the BB is won, the player wins the BB. In this case, the RT state is controlled to BB from the next game. In other words, in the non-internal game, the game that wins the BB is the game that can win the BB.

Inside, the BB win is carried over. Here, when the BB and the small combination are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so as to preferentially derive the symbol combination of the small combination. Further, if the minor winning combination is a winning combination, in a game in which the BB and the minor winning combination are won at the same time, the small winning combination always wins and the BB cannot win regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Similarly, when the BB and the replay combination are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so as to preferentially derive the symbol combination of the replay combination. In a game in which BB and replay role are won at the same time, the replay role always wins regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R because the replay role is generally a role that is not lost, and BB cannot win. Therefore, only in the game that has been lost in the internal lottery (the game that does not win any role), if the BB pattern combination can be derived according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the player wins the BB. In this case, the RT state is controlled to BB from the next game. That is, in the internal game, the game that is lost in the internal lottery becomes the BB winning game.

During the BB, games are played for a predetermined number of games (for example, 60G), but since the payout rate during the BB is about 101%, the net increase in the number of balls hardly increases. Therefore, for the player, BB is nothing more than a state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 60G) have been completed. When the BB ends, the RT state transitions back into non-internal.

In the present embodiment, five types of payout states are provided as the payout states managed by the main control unit 41: payout state = 0, payout state = 1, payout state = 2, payout state = 3, payout state = 4, and takeout state = 5. The ball payout state=0 is called "normal", the ball payout state=1 is called "advantageous section normal", the ball payout state =2 is called "advantageous section CZ", the ball payout state =3 is called "advantageous section AT", the ball payout state =4 is called "specialized advantageous section zone", and the ball payout state =5 is called "advantageous section ending".

The main control unit 41 stores a payout flag in a predetermined area as information for managing the payout state. For example, the main control unit 41 stores a ball payout flag so that the ball payout state=0 can be specified while the state is controlled normally, stores a ball payout flag so that the ball payout state=1 can be specified while the state is controlled normally in the advantageous zone CZ, stores a ball payout flag so that the ball payout state=2 can be specified while the state is controlled for the advantageous zone CZ, stores a ball payout flag so that the ball payout state=3 can be specified while the state is controlled for the advantageous zone AT, and stores the ball payout flag so that the state is specified in the advantageous zone specialized zone. While controlling , a ball payout flag is stored so that a ball payout state=4 can be specified, and a ball payout flag is stored so that a ball payout state=5 can be specified while the state is controlled to the advantageous section ending. It should be noted that management of each paid-out state is not limited to using the paid-out flag, and other methods may be used.

Usually, it is also called a normal section. Advantageous Zones Normally, Advantageous Zones CZ, Advantageous Zones AT, Advantageous Zone Specialized Zones, and Advantageous Zone Endings are collectively also referred to as Advantageous Zones.

The normal section (normal) is a state in which navigation is not executed, and is a non-notification state in which navigation information cannot be notified. The advantageous section is a state in which navigation can be performed, and is a notification state in which navigation information can be notified. In this embodiment, of the advantageous sections, navigation is not executed for the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ, but navigation may be executed for the advantageous section AT, the advantageous section specialized zone, and the advantageous section ending. Although navigation may be executed in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ as well, for example, in the advantageous section AT, the execution probability of the navigation for winning the main character when winning the leading role is higher than in the advantageous section normal or the advantageous section CZ.

The ball-out state and the RT state undergo state transitions independently of each other. In the present embodiment, control can be made to each ball output state both during the non-internal state and during the internal state. On the other hand, during the BB, there is no payout state.

For example, when the RT state is non-inside and the ball payout state is normal in the advantageous section, when the BB is won, the RT state shifts to inside but the ball payout state is maintained as normal in the advantageous section. When the BB prize is won in the case where the RT state is internal and the ball payout state is normal in the advantageous section, the RT state is controlled to BB, but there is no ball payout state during the BB. After that, when the BB ends, the RT state shifts to the non-internal state, and the ball-out state is again controlled to the original advantageous section normal.

Also, when the RT state is non-internal and the ball payout state is in the advantageous section AT, when BB winning and BB prize are won, the RT state is controlled to BB, but the ball payout state does not exist during the BB. After that, when the BB ends, the RT state shifts to the non-internal state, and the ball-out state is again controlled to the original advantageous section AT.

For example, when winning an advantageous section while the RT state is internal and the ball payout state is normal, the ball payout state is controlled to the advantageous section normal while the RT state is maintained as internal. Also, when AT is won while the RT state is inside and the ball payout state is in the advantageous section CZ, the ball payout state is controlled to the advantageous section AT while the RT state is maintained at inside.

Normally, when winning (advantageous section winning) in the advantageous section transition lottery, the state is controlled to the state of putting out balls in the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, winning of most of the combinations that can be won normally is a condition for winning an advantageous section, so the normal stay in the game is about 1G. Note that the condition for winning the advantageous section may be established when one of all winning combinations that can be won normally is won.

Normally, since navigation is not executed in a game in which the runner-up is won, the net increase in the number of medals per game that the player can obtain is 0 or minus when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is taken into consideration. The net increase in number per game is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used for setting the bet amount per game. In this embodiment, the normal payout rate is set at 40%. In this way, the payout rate is usually 1 or less (100% or less) or less than 1 (less than 100%).

In the normal advantageous section, since navigation is not executed in a game in which the player wins the first prize, the number of net increase per game that the player can obtain is 0 or minus when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is taken into consideration. In this embodiment, the normal pay-out rate in the game section is set to 40%. Thus, in the normal advantageous section, the payout rate is 1 or less (100% or less) or less than 1 (less than 100%).

Advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to advantageous section bonus or advantageous section AT than advantageous section normal, and is located on the way from advantageous section normal to being controlled to advantageous section bonus or 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".

In the advantageous section CZ, since navigation is not executed in the game in which the player wins the first prize in the same manner as in the normal advantageous section, the number of net increase per game that the player can acquire becomes 0 or minus when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is taken into consideration. In the present embodiment, the payout rate of the game zone CZ is set to 40%, which is the same as the normal advantage zone. Thus, in the advantageous zone CZ, the payout rate is 1 or less (100% or less) or less than 1 (less than 100%). Note that the advantageous zone CZ has the same ball output rate as the normal advantageous zone, but the probability of being controlled to the advantageous zone AT per game is set higher than the normal advantageous zone.

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". In the advantageous section AT, since navigation is executed in the game in which the winning order is won, the net increase in the number of medals per game that the player can obtain is a plus even if the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is taken into account. In this embodiment, the payout rate of the advantageous section AT is set to 200%. Thus, in the advantageous section AT, the payout rate exceeds 1 (100%). Therefore, the advantageous section AT is more advantageous than both the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ.

The advantageous section specialized zone is in a state that can be controlled from the advantageous section AT. Winning such that the state is controlled from the advantageous section AT to the advantageous section specialized zone is also called "specialized zone winning". In the zone specializing in the advantageous section, since navigation is executed in the game in which the player wins the order, the net increase in the number of medals per game that the player can obtain is a plus even when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is taken into account. In the present embodiment, the payout rate of the advantageous section specialized zone is set to 200%. In this way, the ball payout rate exceeds 1 (100%) in the advantageous zone specialized zone. Furthermore, the number of AT games may be increased in the advantageous section specialized zone. For this reason, when controlled to the advantageous zone specialization zone, the period controlled by the AT is likely to be extended. Therefore, 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.

Also, in the normal advantageous section, the state is controlled to the advantageous section CZ when CZ is won. It should be noted that, when CZ is won in the normal advantageous section, an indication effect may be executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous section CZ. For example, when CZ is won in the normal advantageous interval, in the game in which CZ is won or in one or a plurality of games after the next game, a character image, lighting of a lamp, or the like is used to perform a performance suggesting or encouraging that the CZ is won and that the state is controlled to the advantageous interval CZ, and then the state is controlled to the advantageous interval CZ.

In the advantageous interval CZ, the state is controlled to the advantageous interval AT when AT is won. It should be noted that when the AT is won in the advantageous interval CZ, an indication effect may be executed to suggest or incite that the state will be controlled in the advantageous interval AT. For example, when the AT is won in the advantageous interval CZ, in the game in which the AT is won or one or a plurality of games after the next game, a character image, lighting of a lamp, or the like is used to perform a performance suggesting or encouraging that the AT is won and that the state is controlled to the advantageous interval AT, and then the state is controlled to the advantageous interval AT.

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.

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 preset upper limit number of games. Note that the advantageous interval AT is not limited to being managed by the number of games, but may be managed based on other conditions such as the number of times navigation is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, the number of winnings of the main character when winning a lead role reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, and the number of payouts or the net increase number reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

Control to the advantageous zone specializing zone is managed, for example, by the number of games, and the advantageous zone specializing zone ends on condition that the number of games played in the advantageous zone specializing zone reaches a preset upper limit number of games. Note that the advantageous zone specialized zone is not limited to being managed by the number of games, but may be managed based on other conditions such as the number of times navigation is executed reaches a predetermined upper limit, the number of prizes won by the main character reaches a predetermined upper limit, and the number of payouts or the number of net increases reaches a predetermined upper limit.

When the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section specialized zone ends, the state is again controlled to the advantageous section CZ, and when the AT wins in the advantageous section CZ, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT again. It should be noted that control may be performed to the advantageous section AT when the advantageous section specialized zone ends. On the other hand, when the number of games played reaches the upper limit number of games without an AT win in the advantageous interval CZ, the state is controlled in the advantageous interval normal.

In this way, the state is controlled from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section specialized zone via the advantageous section CZ, and the state alternates between the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT. In the advantageous section CZ, the total net increase number is 0 or negative, and in the advantageous section AT, the total net increase number is 0 or greater than the negative amount in the advantageous section CZ. Therefore, it is designed so that the total number of net increases continues to increase when the state alternates between the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT. On the other hand, in the normal advantageous section, the total number of net increase is 0 or negative, so if the number of games staying in the normal advantageous section becomes larger than the number of games staying between the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT, the total number of net increase continues to decrease.

As mentioned above, the normal game stay is about 1G. On the other hand, in the advantageous section, there are multiple states such as advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT, and advantageous section specialized zone, etc. Moreover, the advantageous section normal, which is likely to stay first when moving from the normal to the advantageous section, has an upper limit number of times exceeding 1G. Therefore, the stay of the game in the ball-out state during the advantageous section exceeds 1G. In this way, the slot machine 1 is designed so that the stay ratio of the game in the normal state is smaller than the stay ratio of the game in the ball-out state during the advantageous section.

Among the ball-out states in the advantageous section, the rate of stay in the game in the normal advantageous section is higher than the rate of stay in the game in any of the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone. Also, the staying rate of the game in the normal advantageous section is greater than the staying rate of the total game which is the sum of the games in the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone. Therefore, most of the advantageous section is consumed in the game in the normal advantageous section.

Other staying ratios may be set as long as at least the staying ratio of the game in the normal advantageous interval is higher than the staying ratio of the game in any of the advantageous intervals CZ and the advantageous interval AT. Further, if at least the staying rate of the game in the normal advantageous section is greater than the staying rate of the total game which is the sum of the games in the advantageous section CZ and the advantageous section AT, another staying rate may be set.

Normally, in each of the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone, processes such as lottery related to AT control are performed. Specifically, normally, an advantageous zone transition lottery and an initial point acquisition lottery, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, are performed. In an advantageous zone normal, an initial point acquisition lottery, a normal point acquisition lottery (hereinafter also simply referred to as a "point acquisition lottery"), and a point privilege lottery, which will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, in advantageous section endings and BBs, processes such as lotteries related to AT control are not performed. Therefore, even if a BB win possible game is played during internal or non-internal, it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB win than to win the BB win.

In the ball-out state during the advantageous interval, when the total number of games played during the advantageous interval updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined ED transition G number, the state is controlled to the advantageous interval ending. The ED transition G number is updated only during the advantageous section, and is not updated normally or in the BB. The advantageous interval ending is a state in which, for example, the total value of the net increase number reaches the upper limit number (for example, 2400), or until the number of games played during the advantageous interval reaches the upper limit number of games (for example, 1500G). The ED transition G number is set when the state shifts from the normal state to the ball-out state in the advantageous section. In addition, the ED transition G number may be determined by lottery, or may be determined in advance.

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 interval ends and the ball-out 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 state of putting out balls in the advantageous section, when the total number of net increased numbers in the advantageous section updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400), the advantageous section ends and the state of putting out balls 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 normally controlled from the ball-out state in the advantageous section, the sum of the number of completed games counted in the ball-out state in the advantageous section and the net increase number, and points obtainable during the game are also initialized. The number G of the advantageous section and the number of net increases in the advantageous section are updated not only during the advantageous section but also during the BB, and are not updated during the normal section.

In this way, during the BB, the ED transition G number approaching the control of the advantageous section ending advantageous to the player is not updated, while the advantageous section G number approaching the control of the normal section disadvantageous to the player and the net increase number in the advantageous section are updated. Therefore, even if a BB win possible game is played during internal or non-internal, it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB win than to win the BB win.

Further, as described above, in the BB, the ball payout rate is lower than that of the advantageous section AT and the advantageous section specialized zone, and the ball payout rate is about 101%. Therefore, during the BB, the number of net additions does not increase or decrease, and the BB is merely a state in which the player simply completes a predetermined number of games (for example, 60G). On the other hand, during the BB, the number of G in the advantageous section and the number of net increases in the advantageous section are updated, so even if a BB winning game is played during the internal or non-internal period, it is more advantageous for the player to miss the BB prize than to win the BB prize.

Further, for example, the arbitrary termination conditions include satisfaction of predetermined termination conditions without CZ winning, satisfaction of predetermined termination conditions without bonus winning or AT winning in advantageous section CZ, and the like. Also, the AT end condition may be met in the advantageous section AT.

If the setting is changed in the normal or advantageous state, the state is controlled normally. At this time, the sum of the number of completed games and the net increase in the number of games counted in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, and the points obtainable during the game are also reset. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the payout rate of medals according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by changing the winning probability in a predetermined lottery such as a point privilege lottery, which will be described later, according to a set value (for example, 1 to 6). A game store clerk or the like can change this set value by changing the setting. Note that when the setting is changed, no lottery such as determining the initial value of the number of games played until reaching the ceiling number of games is performed.

In this way, the conditions for transitioning from the ball-out state in the advantageous section to the normal state include limiter conditions and arbitrary end conditions that are established based on the progress of the game, and conditions that the setting is changed.

[Winner]
6 to 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning. The names of the winning combinations are shown in the name columns of FIGS. 6 to 9, and the combinations of symbols that make that winning combination a prize are shown in the symbol combination columns. In addition, the value given at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay given, etc.) is indicated in the given column.

As shown in FIG. 6, Lip 1 to Lip 6 are provided as replay hands. As shown in FIG. 7, BB is provided as a special role. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, plums 1 to 6, watermelons, and one-piece hands 1 to 33 are provided as small wins. Plums 1 to 6 are the leading characters who can win prizes when they win the first place, and nine medals, which are more than the number of medals (three) used for the number of bets, are paid out when they win a prize. Plums 1 to 6 are also collectively referred to as "plum role". 1-card hands 1 to 33 are sub-parts that can be won when the first hand is won, and when winning, one medal less than the number of medals (three) used for betting is paid out. The 1-card roles 1 to 33 are also collectively referred to as "1-card roles".

As shown in FIG. 8, when "character-character-black 7" is derived from the reels 2L, 2C and 2R among the symbol combinations that result in the winning of the single winning combination 22, three character symbols are arranged on the reels side by side. Specifically, the character symbols are drawn out from the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, so that the character symbols are arranged in a row upward to the right. It should be noted that arranging the character patterns side by side is also referred to as "character matching".

As shown in FIG. 9, when ``character-character-plum'' or ``character-plum-plum'' among the symbol combinations that generate the winning prize of the one-card combination 23 is derived from the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, three 7 symbols are arranged on the reels. Specifically, 7 symbols are derived from each of the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, so that the 7 symbols are arranged side by side on the upper stage. It should be noted that arranging 7 patterns side by side is also referred to as "7 patterns".

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing lottery winning combinations arranged for each flag category. 10 and 11, the winning combination number column indicates a win number determined for each lottery target combination, the flag category column indicates a flag category assigned to each type of the lottery target combination, the lottery target combination column indicates its name, the RT status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target with a circle mark for each RT state, and the advantageous zone winning column indicates whether or not an advantageous zone is won. In addition, in the combination column of winning combinations in FIG. 10, combinations of winning combinations included in each lottery target combination are shown.

As shown in FIG. 10, BB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. As the lottery target roles for the replay role, there are provided a normal replay, a 7 matching replay, a 7 non-matching replay, a character matching replay, and a non-matching character replay. The lottery target roles for the small roles are common plum, 123-choice A to D, 132-choice A to D, 213-choice A to D, 231-choice A to D, 312-choice A to D, 321-choice A to D, watermelon, 7 sets 1 and 2, character set 1, weak cherry, strong cherry, 7 middle cherries, middle cherry characters, and chances A and B. As small wins in the BB, a BB medium and small win and one in the BB are provided. Note that 123-choice A to D, 132-choice A to D, 213-choice A to D, 231-choice A to D, 312-choice A to D, and 321-choice A to D are a type of push-up role because navigation can be executed when winning. In addition, 1 sheet of 7-matching 1 and 2 is collectively referred to as "1 sheet of 7-matching".

In a non-internal game, a BB medium/small role and a role other than 1 in BB can be won, but in the internal game, BB, a BB medium/small role, and 1 in BB cannot be won because BB has already been won.

Common flag categories are assigned to each hand in non-internal, internal, and BB. Further, the winning combination number is determined for each lottery-targeted combination, whereas the flag category is assigned for each type of the lottery-targeted combination. Therefore, the number of flag categories is smaller than the number of winning numbers. In addition, although details will be described later, the normal initial point acquisition lottery, the initial point acquisition lottery in the normal advantageous zone, the point acquisition lottery, the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone CZ, the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone AT, and the privilege lottery in the advantageous zone specialized zone (hereinafter collectively referred to as "lottery related to AT control") are all performed based on the flag category. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load compared to performing a lottery related to the control of these ATs based on the winning combination number.

In the present embodiment, a flag category is assigned also to a loser and BB, and to BB, FC1, which is the same as other winnings such as a normal reply, is assigned. Common plums are assigned the same FC4 as watermelons.

Each combination determination value will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the number of judgment values in the internal lottery. A role corresponding to FC2 such as 7 matching one sheet or 7 matching lips, a role corresponding to FC3 such as one character matching, a role corresponding to FC4 such as watermelon or common plum, a role corresponding to FC5 such as weak cherry, or a role corresponding to FC6 such as strong cherry has a lower winning probability in the internal lottery than the role corresponding to FC0 or FC1, and is a so-called rare role. Also, the combination corresponding to FC7, such as the chance numbers A and B, has a lower winning probability in the internal lottery than any other combination including the rare combination, and is a so-called super-rare combination.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the number of judgment values for watermelons, cherries, or common plums is set to be smaller than the sum of the numbers of judgment values for all the winning hands. In addition, the number of determination values for chance eyes is set to be smaller than the number of determination values for any of the other combinations. Although illustration is omitted, the probability of winning the internal lottery is lower than that of any other combination including the rare combination for the middle stage cherry 7 combination and the middle stage cherry character combination, which are so-called super-rare combinations. It can be said that the probability of winning in the internal lottery is higher for general roles corresponding to role numbers 2, 7 to 31 than for rare and super-rare roles.

In non-internal, the number of decision points for BB is set at 15,000, which is more than the number of decision points assigned to any other hand. Specifically, in a non-internal game, the probability of winning BB is about 1/4, which is higher than that of winning other roles. That is, in the non-internal mode, a BB winning game is played with a high probability of once in four games. However, since the judgment value number (15000) of BB is set to be smaller than the sum of the judgment value numbers of all the winning combination, one of the pushing combination is won with a higher probability than the BB winable game is played in the non-internal mode.

On the other hand, since the BB win is carried over in the internal, the 15000 judgment value number of the BB set in the non-internal game is set as it is as the judgment value number of losing. This is more than the number of decision values assigned to any other hand. Specifically, inside the internal lottery, the internal lottery loses with a probability of about 1/4, which is higher than that of winning other roles. That is, inside, a BB winning game is played with a high probability of once in four games. However, since the judgment value number (15000) for losing is set to be smaller than the sum of the judgment value numbers of all the winning combinations, one of the winning combinations is won with a higher probability than the BB winning game is played in the non-internal mode.

[Reel control for push order]
13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining reel control at the time of winning a pushing first hand. As described above, in the present embodiment, navigation is executed during the advantageous section AT or in the game in which the winning combination is won in the advantageous section bonus, and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the correct procedure according to the navigation, the player can win a winning combination (leading role) advantageous to the player.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, in a game in which any one of 123-choice A to D, 132-choice A to D, 213-choice A to D, 231-choice A to D, 312-choice A to D, and 321-choice A to D is won, the lead role Plum wins when stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure, while the secondary role is awarded when stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect procedure. One role, which is a role, wins a prize. Incidentally, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure, and if the winning of the one-piece winning combination, which is the secondary winning combination, is missed, no winning may occur.

[Reel control for other roles]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning another combination. As shown in FIG. 14, in a game in which one piece of 7 pieces is won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, the 1 piece combination 23 is won, and depending on the operation timing, 7 pieces can be derived. Note that operating the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L in this order is also referred to as "reverse pressing". On the other hand, in a game in which 1 coin is won in a set of 7, when the stop switch is operated by other than the reverse push, the 1 card combination 16 is won. Note that in a game in which one coin of 7 is won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, the 7-match may be derived regardless of the operation timing.

In a game in which one character match is won, when the stop switch is operated by pressing in the reverse direction, the one-match win 22 is won, and depending on the operation timing, the character match can be derived. On the other hand, in a game in which a character-matching one card is won, when the stop switch is operated by other than the reverse push, the one-card combination 16 is won. Note that in a game in which one character matching card is won, when the stop switch 8R, the stop switch 8C, and the stop switch 8L are operated in this order, the character matching may be derived regardless of the operation timing.

In the game in which the middle stage cherry 7 match is won, the one-card combination 23 is won regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the 7 match can be derived depending on the operation timing. Incidentally, in a game in which the middle cherry 7 match is won, the 7 match may be derived regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In a game in which the middle-stage cherry character match is won, the one-card combination 22 wins regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the character match can be derived depending on the operation timing. Incidentally, in a game in which a middle stage cherry character match is won, the character match may be derived regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this way, in a game in which one piece of 7 is won, the stop switch is operated by pushing it in the opposite direction, so that 1 piece 23 is won as in the game in which 7 of cherries in the middle stage are won, and 7 of all can be derived depending on the operation timing. On the other hand, in a game in which 7 cherries are won, a combination different from the game in which 7 cherries in the middle row are won is won by operating the stop switch other than by pressing it in reverse.

In addition, in a game in which one character is won, a stop switch is operated by pushing it in the opposite direction, so that a one-piece role 22 is won in the same way as in a game in which a middle stage cherry character is won, and character matching can be derived depending on the operation timing. On the other hand, in the game in which one character is won, by operating the stop switch other than the reverse push, a winning combination different from that in the game in which the middle cherry character is won is won.

[Point map]
An example of the point map used in the normal advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. 15 .

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a point map. As shown in FIG. 15(a), the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes an effect area 510 in which a game-related effect image such as a background image is displayed, and a map area 520 in which a point map is displayed. The rendering area 510 is a display area positioned near the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and occupying most of the display area. The map area 520 is located at the upper edge of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (the lower and right edges of the screen in this embodiment) and is a display area smaller than the rendering area 510 .

In the point map of the map area 520, an update image 520a displaying the updated value of the points accumulated based on the game, attainment icon images 520c, 520d and 520e decorating the attainment point which is the target of the accumulated points, a final icon image 520f decorating the final point, and a moving image 520b composed of a character (hereinafter also referred to as a "moving character") moving toward the attainment point corresponding to the accumulated points are integrally displayed. In this embodiment, a plurality of points such as 300p, 500p, and 700p are set as reaching points, and 1000p is set as the final point. Note that since the reaching point is not displayed in the updated image 520a, the player will pay attention to the reaching point decorated with the reaching icon image as well as the updated value in the updated image 520a.

In the normal advantageous section, when points are awarded by the point acquisition lottery shown in FIG. 30(c), which will be described later, the updated value is updated by the awarded points, and the number corresponding to the updated points is reflected in the updated image 520a. Furthermore, by moving the moving character to a position corresponding to the updated value, the target reaching point is approached. Since the numbers of the reaching points and the reaching icon are always displayed while the moving character is moving, the player can easily recognize the number of points until reaching the reaching point by the distance between the moving character and the target position of the moving character. When the moving character reaches the reaching point, a point privilege lottery shown in FIG. 30(b), which will be described later, is performed, and CZ winning or AT winning can be awarded based on the lottery. In the point privilege lottery, lottery is conducted according to the degree of advantage of the arrival icon image described above.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), when the current update value is 250p, the moving character is stopped at a position of 250p on the map 520m. As shown in FIG. 15(c), when 10p is added thereafter, the update value is updated to 260p, and the moving character moves on the map 520m to the position of 260p. As shown in FIG. 15(d), when 50p is further added, the update value is updated to 310p, and the moving character moves on the map 520m to the position of 310p. In this case, since the moving character has reached the position of 300p, a point privilege lottery is performed.

[Feature display]
Next, the eye-catching display performed in this embodiment will be described. Although the details will be described later, the eye-catching display in the present embodiment indicates which of mode A and mode B has been selected by mode lottery. A mode lottery is performed when an advantageous section is won in a normal section. The eye-catching display is performed when the normal section normal shifts to the advantageous section normal due to winning of the advantageous section. When controlled in mode B during the normal advantageous section, the rate at which benefits (CZ stock or AT stock) are given is higher than when controlled in mode A. For example, when eye-catching display D is displayed among eye-catching displays A to D, the degree of expectation that mode B is set is the highest. Granting of the privilege is determined by a point privilege lottery when reaching the arrival point in the normal advantageous section.

Here, the main control section 41 has a backup means for holding backup information for backing up the control state such as the ball-out state in a specific area of the RAM 41c. The backup information includes the information regarding the game described above. The backup information stored in the specific area of the RAM 41c is retained even when the power of the slot machine 1 is shut off (power failure occurs) and the power is turned on again.

The main control unit 41 can start control based on the backup information when the setting value has not been set for turning on the power of the slot machine 1 (when the setting has not been changed). For example, even if the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off during the normal period of the advantageous interval, when the power is turned on again, the gaming state is restarted from the normal period of the advantageous interval. Here, ``when there is no setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1'' refers to, for example, a situation in which the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off at the end of business hours, and the settings are not changed when the power is turned on at the start of business the next day.

In addition, the main control unit 41 does not start control based on the backup information when the setting value is set (when the setting is changed) regarding power-on of the slot machine, and starts control from the normal section normal. For example, if the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off during the normal advantageous section and then the setting is changed, the backup information is initialized. In this case, the game state is started from the normal section normal at the time of recovery from the power failure.

Here, ``when there is a setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1'' refers to, for example, a situation in which the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off at the end of business hours, and the settings are changed when the power is turned on at the start of business the next day. Alternatively, it refers to a situation in which the power to the slot machine 1 is turned off once at the end of business, the power is turned on on the same day and the setting is changed at that time, and the setting is not changed when the power is turned on at the start of business the next day.

In addition, the main control unit 41 can execute a specific process of setting one of a plurality of types of parameters with different degrees of advantage regarding advantageous control. The specific process is a process of determining the degree of advantage in transition from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section CZ. In this embodiment, mode lottery is performed as an example of the specific process, and the result of the mode lottery is set. The parameter in this case is the mode.

Specifically, when it is determined to control the advantageous section in the normal section, one of a plurality of types of modes is determined, and the determined mode is set. Modes include mode A and mode B. Mode B is more advantageous to the player than Mode A. Details of the mode lottery will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.

During the normal advantageous section, advantageous control advantageous to the player is performed based on the set mode. In the present embodiment, as advantageous control, a point privilege lottery is performed, and control to the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is performed based on the lottery result of the point privilege lottery. A point privilege lottery is a lottery that is held when reaching an arrival point during a normal advantageous section.

It is possible to determine one of a plurality of types of benefits by a point privilege lottery. In the present embodiment, CZ stock or AT stock can be given as a privilege by a point privilege lottery. When the CZ stock is provided, it is controlled to the advantageous section CZ. When AT stock is given, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT. Details of the point privilege lottery will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG.

Also, the sub-controller 91 can execute any one of a plurality of types of advantage suggestion. The advantage suggestion suggests which parameter is set. In the present embodiment, eye-catching display is performed as an example of suggesting the degree of advantage. The sub-controller 91 suggests which of mode A and mode B is set by performing an eye-catching display. The eye-catching display is performed by displaying an image that catches the player's eye for a predetermined period of time (for example, two seconds) using the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 .

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of an eye-catching display. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of eye-catching displays. The plural types of eye-catching display include eye-catching display A, eye-catching display B, eye-catching display C and eye-catching display D. 16(a) is a display example of eye-catching display A, FIG. 16(b) is a display example of eye-catching display B, FIG. 16(c) is a display example of eye-catching display C, and FIG. 16(d) is a display example of eye-catching display D.

As will be described later, when an advantageous mode B in which benefits such as CZ stock and AT stock are likely to be given is determined in mode lottery, the ratio of eye-catching display D, eye-catching display C, eye-catching display B, and eye-catching display A increases in this order. That is, it can be said that the degree of expectation for the determination of the advantageous mode B (the degree of expectation for the provision of the privilege) is higher in the order of the eye-catching display D, the eye-catching display C, the eye-catching display B, and the eye-catching display A.

As shown in FIG. 16A, when eye-catching display A is performed, liquid crystal display 51 displays eye-catching image A including a character image of a girl and three star images. As shown in FIG. 16B, when eye-catching display B is performed, liquid crystal display 51 displays eye-catching image B including a character image of a girl and six star images.

As shown in FIG. 16(c), when eye-catching display C is performed, liquid crystal display 51 displays eye-catching image C including a character image of a girl and ten star images. As shown in FIG. 16D, when the eye-catching display B is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an eye-catching image D including a character image of a girl and 18 star images. The player can recognize that the higher the number of displayed stars, the more expected eye-catching display is being performed.

An eye-catching display is enabled in certain situations. In this embodiment, the predetermined situations include a first situation, a second situation, a third situation, and a fourth situation.

The first situation is a situation in which the normal section is controlled from the normal section to the normal section, and then the normal section is changed to the normal section. The first situation refers to the situation after the slot machine 1 has been controlled to the advantageous section one or more times after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on at the start of business.

The second situation is a situation in which the normal section normal is changed to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to a setting change related to power-on of the slot machine 1 . In the second situation, after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on at the start of business, it is controlled in the normal section. In this embodiment, the number of staying games in the normal section is about one game. Therefore, in the second situation, most of the situations are such that in the first game after power-on of the slot machine 1 at the start of business, the advantageous section is won and it is decided to shift to the advantageous section normal.

A third situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

The third situation refers to a situation in which control is performed normally in the advantageous section when the power supply is cut off at the end of business hours. At this time, the ball output flag is stored so that the ball output state=1 (advantageous zone normal) can be specified. Therefore, when the power is turned on at the start of business on the next day, the control to the normal advantageous section is resumed based on the ball payout flag (ball payout state=1). In this case, since the player has already stayed in the advantageous section, it is not a situation in which a transition to the advantageous section is made by winning the advantageous section.

A fourth situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed with respect to turning on the power of the slot machine 1, and the control is started from the normal section normal based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

The fourth situation refers to a situation in which control is performed in the normal section normal (normal section) when the power supply is cut off due to the end of business hours. At this time, the ball output flag is stored so that the ball output state=0 (normal section normal) can be specified. Therefore, when the power is turned on at the start of business on the next day, the control to the normal section normal is resumed based on the ball payout flag (ball payout state=0). Therefore, in the fourth situation, as in the second situation, most of the situations are such that the advantageous section is won in the first game after the slot machine 1 is turned on for the start of business, and the shift to the advantageous section normal is decided.

The sub-controller 91 performs an eye-catching display in the first situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. The sub-controller 91 performs eye-catching display in the second situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. The sub-controller 91 does not perform eye-catching display in the third situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. The sub-controller 91 performs eye-catching display in the fourth situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, when the mode (result of mode lottery) set in the first situation and the second situation is the same, the sub-control part 91 selects one eye-catching display from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the first situation and the second situation and performs the eye-catching display. For example, when mode B is determined, eye-catching display D is selected at the same rate. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, when the mode (result of mode lottery) set in the second situation and the fourth situation is the same, the sub-control part 91 selects one eye-catching display out of a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the second situation and the fourth situation and performs the eye-catching display. Details and a specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 .

As described above, in the first embodiment, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of a plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section.

Further, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to an advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, eye-catching display is not performed in a third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the start of business on the next day without changing the set value. On the other hand, an eye-catching display is performed in the second situation in which the set value is changed so that at the start of business on the next day, the vehicle shifts to the normal section and then shifts to the advantageous section. Therefore, the player can guess that the setting has been changed by the eye-catching display after the start of business. This motivates the player to continue playing the game.

Further, by sharing the selection ratio of the eye-catching display between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to share the processing in both, thereby reducing the processing load. By configuring as described above, it is possible to suitably perform an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section.

[Direction in the first situation]
A specific example of the eye-catching display will be described below. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects (first situation) when transitioning to the advantageous section again after the advantageous section ends in the first to third embodiments. The example of the effect shown in FIG. 17 is the same effect not only in the first embodiment, but also in the case of applying a second embodiment or a third embodiment, which will be described later.

As described above, the first situation is a situation in which the normal section is controlled from the normal section to the normal section, and then the normal section is changed to the normal section. In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade has started business and the players are already playing games.

The state shown in FIG. 17A is a game in which the game progresses, the advantageous interval is controlled one or more times, and the advantageous interval ends. In this example, it is controlled to the advantageous interval AT, and after that, the advantageous interval ends when the total value of the net increase number reaches the upper limit number. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to a game in which the advantageous interval AT ends and the game is controlled to the normal interval when the advantageous interval AT ends.

As shown in FIG. 17(a), in the n-th game after the amusement arcade opens, a result notification is made to notify that the total number of net increases has reached the upper limit number (2400).

When a start operation is performed to start the next game (the n+1th game), the advantageous section shifts to the normal section as shown in FIG. 17(b). In this example, the advantageous section is not won in the (n+1)th game. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background image commonly displayed in the normal section normal or the advantageous section normal. The background image is usually an image showing mountains and the sun. An image of a girl character is usually displayed along with the background image.

At this time, the point map is not displayed in the normal section. Note that the point map may be displayed by displaying "---" in the updated image 520a.

It is assumed that an advantageous section is won when a start operation for starting the next game (n+2th game) is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button. By winning the advantageous section, the transition to the advantageous section is determined.

In addition, a mode lottery and an initial point acquisition lottery are performed by winning an advantageous section. Furthermore, an eye-catching display lottery is held to determine which of the eye-catching displays A to D is to be displayed. In this example, it is assumed that mode B is determined and that 100p is determined as an initial point (hereinafter also referred to as "initial p"). Assume that it is decided to perform the eye-catching display D.

When the player operates (presses) the production button, an eye-catching display is performed as shown in FIG. 17(d). In this example, eye-catching display D is performed. In this way, the eye-catching display is performed in response to the operation (pressing) of the effect button by the player. The eye-catching display ends after a predetermined period of time (for example, two seconds) has elapsed. Note that the eye-catching display may be triggered by the start operation instead of by the player's operation of the production button.

The display when the eye-catching display ends may be the same as the display when moving to the advantageous section shown in FIG. 17(e). Also, the point map may be displayed by displaying "---" in the updated image 520a. Also, the eye-catching display may be ended when the first stop operation is performed. Also, the eye-catching display may be continued until the start operation for starting the next game is performed.

A start operation for starting the next game (n+3th game) shifts to an advantageous section. At this time, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the background image is normally displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the point map is displayed in the map area 520 at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG.

In the point map of the map area 520, an update image 520a displaying the updated value of points accumulated based on the game, attainment icon images 520c, 520d and 520e decorating the attainment point which is the target of the accumulated points, a final icon image 520f decorating the final point, and a moving image 520b composed of a character (moving character) moving toward the attainment point corresponding to the accumulated points are integrally displayed.

Since 100p is determined as the initial point by the initial point acquisition lottery, the updated value of the point is 100p. However, in the present embodiment, the point update value (hereinafter also referred to as “internal p”) is not displayed as it is for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) after the start of the normal advantageous section.

In a game that has shifted to the normal advantageous section, "0p" is displayed as a value displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (hereinafter also referred to as "display p"). As shown in FIG. 17(e), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p(0p).

In addition, since mode B is determined by mode lottery, mode B is controlled in the game that has shifted to the normal advantageous section. Mode B has a higher privilege provision probability at the reaching point than mode A.

Assume that a start operation is performed to start the 10th game (n+13th game) after shifting to the normal advantageous section. It is assumed that the total number of points acquired by the point acquisition lottery during this period is 52 points. The updated value of the point (internal p) is 152p by adding 52p to 100p. However, the display p is 52p since it starts at 0p. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17(f), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 0p.

In the present embodiment, the addition effect is executed in the tenth game after shifting to the normal advantageous section. The addition effect is a effect performed to match the internal p and the display p for display. For example, in the example of FIG. 17(f), the display p is 52p, while the internal p is 152p. By executing the addition effect, 100p is added to the display p (52p) to change it to 152p, which is the internal p.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17(g), an image of a whale with a character image of points to be added (100p) is displayed, and then an addition effect is executed to change the display p from 52p to 152p. As a result, the display p and the internal p match. It should be noted that the addition effect may be started with the start operation as a trigger, and may be finished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, which mode is currently being controlled is suggested in the game that transitions to the advantageous section. Also, in the game in which the normal advantageous section is started, the update value (internal p) of the points is not suggested to the player by starting the display p from 0, and after that, the update value of the points is suggested by executing the addition performance after the lapse of the predetermined game.

As a result, the player cannot know the initial points given or the updated value of the points inherited from the previous day until a predetermined number of games have passed since the start of the normal advantageous section. It should be noted that the internal p may be displayed as the display p in the game in which the normal advantageous interval is started. Also, the number of games in which the addition effect is executed may be determined by lottery.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the determined mode is suggested in the game that transitions to the advantageous section, while the determined initial points and the inherited points are announced after a predetermined number of games have elapsed from the game that transitions to the advantageous section.

After that, when the internal p reaches the reaching point, a point privilege lottery is executed. In the point privilege lottery, when CZ stock is awarded, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ, and when AT stock is awarded, control is performed to the advantageous section AT. In this example, since the mode is controlled in the B mode, the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is higher than when the mode is controlled in the A mode.

Also, with the execution of the point privilege lottery as a trigger, a battle effect may be executed to notify whether or not a privilege (CZ stock or AT stock) will be awarded. The battle effect is a effect that is executed over a plurality of games (for example, four games) and is composed of contents having continuity. In the battle effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a battle effect image in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight.

Then, a series of battles are performed over a plurality of games, and when the friend character finally wins the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加This suggests to the player that the privilege will be granted. By the start operation of the next game, the battle effect is finished and the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is controlled.

On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, a character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加This suggests to the player that the privilege will not be given. By the next game start operation, the battle production ends and the original display is restored.

[Direction in the second situation]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (second situation) when the power is shut off during the advantageous section and restored in the normal section by changing the settings in the first and second embodiments. As described above, the second situation is a situation in which the normal section normal changes to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to the setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1 .

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 18(a), the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image and a point map. Assume that mode A is currently being controlled. It is also assumed that the updated value (internal p) of the points accumulated based on the game is 180p. In this example, the addition effect is executed, and the display p and the internal p match. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 180p.

It is assumed that the game parlor is closed in this state and the power supply of the slot machine 1 is shut off. Suppose that the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on with the start of business on the following day. Further, it is assumed that the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on over a specific time (4:00 am) after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. Also, it is assumed that the setting is changed (the set value is changed) when the power is turned on at the start of business.

When the setting is changed, the game-related information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the points accumulated in the normal advantageous section are initialized, and the ball output state shifts to the normal section.

After changing the setting, a demo screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(b). Therefore, when a player selects a slot machine at the start of business, the demo screen is uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal displays 51 of all the slot machines.

After the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect is performed in a common mode until the number of bets for starting the game is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b), after the slot machine 1 is powered on, the demo screen is displayed until the number of bets for starting the game is set by inserting medals. The demo screen is similarly displayed in FIG.

Here, at the end of business on the previous day, the player settles the credits and leaves the seat. Therefore, when the slot machine 1 is turned on at the start of business, there is no credit. Therefore, at the start of business, the BET operation cannot be performed. In addition, since no medals have been inserted, the number of bets has not been set.

The number of bets is set for the first time when the player selects a table and inserts medals into the medal inserting section 4.例文帳に追加When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion portion 4, the normal background image, which is the background displayed in the normal section, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 17(c). This background is the same as the background displayed in the normal advantageous section.

It is assumed that an advantageous section is won when a start operation for starting a game (first game) is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18(d), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button.

Also, by winning the advantageous section, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined by mode lottery, provision of 100p as an initial point is determined by initial point acquisition lottery, and eye-catching display D is determined by eye-catching display lottery.

When the player operates the effect button, an eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 18(e). A start operation for starting the next game (second game) shifts to an advantageous section. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18(f), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background image and a point map.

As in the example of FIG. 17, for a predetermined number of games (10 games) after the start of the normal advantageous interval, the updated point value (internal p) is not displayed as it is, and the display p starts from 0p. The given initial points (100p) are set as the internal p. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p (0p). In addition, since mode B is determined by mode lottery, mode B is controlled in the game that has shifted to the normal advantageous section.

Assume that a start operation is performed to start the 10th game (n+13th game) after shifting to the normal advantageous section. It is assumed that the total number of points acquired by the point acquisition lottery during this period is 52 points. The updated value of the point (internal p) is 152p by adding 52p to 100p. However, the display p is 52p since it starts at 0p.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18G, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 52p. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(f), by executing the addition effect, 100p is added to the display p (52p) to change it to 152p. This makes the representation p match the internal p.

After that, when the arrival point is reached, a point privilege lottery is executed. In this example, since the mode is controlled in the B mode, the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is higher than when the mode is controlled in the A mode.

[Direction in the third situation]
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of presentation (third situation) when the power supply is shut off during the advantageous section and then restored in the advantageous section in the first embodiment. As described above, the third situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 19A, the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image and a point map. The state shown in FIG. 19(a) is the same as the state shown in FIG. 18(a). It is currently controlled in mode A. Also, the internal p and the display p are 180p, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p.

In this state, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is turned on at a specified time (4:00 am) when the next day's business starts. It is also assumed that the setting has not been changed during this period.

If the settings are not changed, the specific information stored in the RAM 41c is not initialized. For this reason, the points accumulated before the power outage are retained, and the ball output state is maintained as normal in the advantageous section.

As described with reference to FIG. 18(b), the demo screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 19(b) after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on until the number of bets is set by inserting medals. In other words, after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the demo screen is displayed regardless of whether the setting is changed or not until the medals are inserted.

When the player inserts a medal into the medal inserting section 4, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background image, which is the background displayed in the normal advantageous section, as shown in FIG. 19(c). This background is the same as the background displayed in the normal section.

At that time, the point map may also be displayed at the same time. Also, when displaying the point map, "---" may be displayed in the updated image 520a. At that time, it is desirable to display a screen that is common to the screen display when there is a setting change as shown in FIG. 18(c). By doing so, it is possible to execute the effect in a common manner from when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on until the start operation for starting the game is performed.

It is assumed that an advantageous section is won when a start operation for starting a game (first game) is performed. However, even if the advantageous section is won, the eye-catching display is not performed in the third situation. By the start operation, the normal background image and the point map are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 19(f).

As in the example of FIG. 17, for a predetermined number of games (10 games) after the start of the normal advantageous interval, the updated point value (internal p) is not displayed as it is, and the display p starts from 0p. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p (0p). The internal p remains at 180p at the end of business on the previous day. In addition, the mode also maintains the state of mode A before the occurrence of the power failure.

Furthermore, it is assumed that a start operation is performed to start the 12th game after 10 games have passed. It is assumed that the total number of points acquired by the point acquisition lottery during this period is 52 points. The updated value of the point (internal p) is 232p by adding 52p to 180p. However, the display p is 52p since it starts at 0p.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19E, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 52p. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(f), by executing the addition effect, 180p is added to the display p (52p) and the display changes to 232p. This makes the representation p match the internal p.

After that, when the arrival point is reached, a point privilege lottery is executed. In this example, since control is in mode A, the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is lower than in the case of mode B control.

[Direction in the fourth situation]
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects (fourth situation) when the power is shut off during a normal section and then restored in the normal section in the first and second embodiments. As described above, the fourth situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the control is started from the normal section normal based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed in the normal section. As shown in FIG. 20(a), the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image. In this state, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is turned on at a specified time (4:00 am) when the next day's business starts. It is also assumed that the setting has not been changed during this period. Therefore, the ball output state is maintained in the normal section.

Then, until medals are inserted, a demo screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 20(b). When medals are inserted, as shown in FIG. 20(c), the normal background image, which is the background displayed in the normal section, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. This background is the same as the background displayed in the normal advantageous section.

It is assumed that an advantageous section is won when a start operation for starting a game (first game) is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20(d), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button.

By winning the advantageous section, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. Here, it is assumed that mode B is determined by mode lottery, provision of 100p as an initial point is determined by initial point acquisition lottery, and eye-catching display D is determined by eye-catching display lottery.

When the player operates the effect button, an eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 20(e). A start operation for starting the next game (second game) shifts to an advantageous section. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20(f), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background image and a point map.

As in the example of FIG. 17, for a predetermined number of games (10 games) after the start of the normal advantageous interval, the updated point value (internal p) is not displayed as it is, and the display p starts from 0p. As shown in FIG. 20(f), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p(0p). The given initial point (100p) is set as the internal p. In addition, since mode B is determined by mode lottery, mode B is controlled in the game that has shifted to the normal advantageous section.

Furthermore, it is assumed that a start operation is performed to start the 12th game after 10 games have passed. It is assumed that the total number of points acquired by the point acquisition lottery during this period is 52 points. The updated value of the point (internal p) is 152p by adding 52p to 100p. However, the display p is 52p since it starts at 0p.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20(g), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 52p. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(h), by executing the addition effect, 100p is added to the display p (52p) to change to 152p. This makes the representation p match the internal p.

After that, when the arrival point is reached, a point privilege lottery is executed. In this example, since the mode is controlled in the B mode, the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is higher than when the mode is controlled in the A mode.

[Comparison between the first situation and the second situation]
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between the first situation and the second situation in the first and second embodiments. 21(a1) to (a3) are diagrams for explaining the first situation, and FIGS. 21(b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the second situation. The contents shown in FIGS. 21(a1) to (a3) are the same as those described using FIG. 17, and the contents shown in FIGS. 21(b1) to (b3) are the same as those described using FIG.

First, the first situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 21(a1), the result notification is performed in the end game of the advantageous section. In the next game, transition from the advantageous section to the normal section. Suppose that an advantageous section is won in the game. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined in the mode lottery, provision of 100p is determined in the initial point acquisition lottery, and eye-catching display D is determined in the eye-catching display lottery.

As will be described later, when an eye-catching display lottery is held in the first situation, an eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the game, eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 21(a2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 21(a3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

Next, the second situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 21(b1), the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the updated point value (180p) at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that after the slot machine 1 is powered off at the end of business hours of the amusement arcade, the power is turned on at a specific time (4:00 a.m.) at the start of business the next day. Assume that the setting is changed during this period.

It is assumed that an advantage zone is won in the first game after the opening of business. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined in the mode lottery, 100p is determined to be given as an initial point, and eye-catching display D is determined.

As will be described later, when an eye-catching display lottery is performed in the second situation, an eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the game, eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 21(b2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 21(b3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

As described above, in this example, the result of the mode lottery (determination of mode B) is the same for the first situation and the second situation. In both the first situation and the second situation, the eye-catching display lottery is performed using the eye-catching display lottery A table. Therefore, the eye-catching display D is selected and performed at the same rate (40% probability) in the first situation and the second situation.

[Comparison between the second situation and the fourth situation]
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between the second situation and the fourth situation in the first and second embodiments. 22(a1) to (a3) are diagrams for explaining the second situation, and FIGS. 22(b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the fourth situation. The contents shown in FIGS. 22(a1) to (a3) are the same as those described using FIG. 19, and the contents shown in FIGS. 22(b1) to (b3) are the same as those described using FIG.

First, the second situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 22(a1), the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the updated point value (180p) at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that after the slot machine 1 is powered off at the end of business hours of the amusement arcade, the power is turned on at a specific time (4:00 a.m.) at the start of business the next day. At that time, it is assumed that the setting has been changed.

Assume that in the first game, the winning section is won. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined as the mode, 100p is determined as the initial point, and eye-catching display D is determined.

As will be described later, when an eye-catching display lottery is held in the first situation, an eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the game, eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 22(a2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 22(a3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

Next, the fourth situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 22(b1), the amusement arcade is closed in the normal section. In this state, it is assumed that after the slot machine 1 is powered off at the end of business hours of the amusement arcade, the power is turned on at a specific time (4:00 a.m.) at the start of business the next day. Assume that the setting has not been changed during this period.

Assume that in the first game, the winning section is won. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined as the mode, 100p is determined as the initial point, and eye-catching display D is determined.

As will be described later, when an eye-catching display lottery is held in the fourth situation, an eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the game, an eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 22(b2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 22(b3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

As described above, in this example, the results of the mode lottery (determination of mode B) are the same for the second situation and the fourth situation. In both the second situation and the fourth situation, the eye-catching display lottery is performed using the eye-catching display lottery A table. Therefore, the eye-catching display D is selected and performed at the same rate (40% probability) in the second situation and the fourth situation.

[Comparison between the first situation and the second situation in the modified example]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between a first situation and a second situation in a modification of the first and second embodiments. In the first embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 20, when the results of mode lottery are the same in the first situation and the second situation, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of the eye-catching displays from a plurality of types of eye-catching displays and performs the eye-catching display at the same ratio in the first situation and the second situation.

However, not limited to this, when the result of mode lottery is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display may be selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios between the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display may be performed. A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG. 23 .

23(a1) to (a3) are diagrams for explaining the first situation, and FIGS. 23(b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the second situation. The contents shown in FIGS. 23(a1) to (a3) are the same as those described using FIG. 17, and the contents shown in FIGS. 23(b1) to (b3) are similar to those described using FIG.

First, the first situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 23(a1), the result notification is performed in the end game of the advantageous section. In the next game, transition from the advantageous section to the normal section. Suppose that an advantageous section is won in the game. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined in the mode lottery, provision of 50p is determined in the initial point acquisition lottery, and eye-catching display C is determined in the eye-catching display lottery.

As will be described later, when an eye-catching display lottery is held in the first situation, an eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. When mode B is determined, eye-catching display C is determined with a probability of 30%, and eye-catching display D is determined with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the game, eye-catching display C is performed as shown in FIG. 23(a2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 23(a3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

Next, the second situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 23(b1), the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the updated point value (330p) at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that after the slot machine 1 is powered off at the end of business hours of the amusement arcade, the power is turned on at a specific time (4:00 a.m.) at the start of business the next day. Assume that the setting is changed during this period.

Assume that in the first game, the winning section is won. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that 100p is decided as an initial point and that the eye-catching display D is decided.

As will be described later, when an eye-catching display lottery is held in the second situation, an eye-catching display lottery B table (FIG. 28(d)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 35%, and it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 60%. That is, the probability (60%) that the eye-catching display D is displayed in the second situation is higher than the probability (40%) that the eye-catching display D is displayed in the first situation.

Then, in the game, eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 23(b2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 23(b3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

Thus, in this example, the result of the mode lottery is the same (mode B determined) in the first situation and the second situation. In the first situation, the eye-catching display lottery is performed using the eye-catching display lottery A table, while in the second situation, the eye-catching display lottery is performed using the eye-catching display lottery B table. Therefore, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios (40% and 60% in determining the eye-catching display D) between the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed.

As described above, in the modified example of the first embodiment, an eye-catching display that suggests which of a plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set is performed in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section.

Further, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, eye-catching display is not performed in a third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the opening of business on the next day without changing the setting value, and eye-catching display is provided in a second situation in which the setting value is changed to the normal section at the start of business on the next day and then to the advantageous section. Therefore, the eye-catching display allows the player to guess that the setting has been changed. This motivates the player to continue playing the game.

In addition, by making the selection ratio of the eye-catching display different between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to motivate the player to hit the first table in the morning after the start of business hours, so that the eye-catching display can be performed with contents suitable for improving the operation rate of the slot machine first thing in the morning. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

[Setting change process]
Details of the processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described below. FIG. 24 is a flow chart of the startup process (main) and setting change process executed by the main control unit 41 . First, start processing (main) will be described.

When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the main control unit 41 performs start-up processing (main), which is processing performed when the slot machine 1 is started. First, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S1). In the initialization process, first, all output ports are initialized. In the initial setting, the signal output from the output port is set to the OFF state.

Next, the main control unit 41 performs built-in register setting processing. The built-in register is a register for setting functions in the main CPU 41a. By the built-in register setting processing, set values are set in multiple areas that need to be set at the start of control. Next, the main control section 41 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c. If there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the area to be initialized is initialized.

When the initialization process ends, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the day straddling condition is satisfied (S2). The slot machine 1 has an RTC that measures time information that can specify the time. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the day straddling condition is satisfied based on the time specified from the time information measured by the RTC.

The cross-day condition is satisfied when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on after a specific time (4:00 am) after the power is turned off. The day-crossing condition may be established when the slot machine 1 is turned on after a predetermined time (for example, 4 hours) has elapsed since the power was turned off.

If the day straddling condition is not met (NO in S2), the process proceeds to S5. If the day-spanning condition is satisfied (YES in S2), the main control unit 41 turns on the day-spanning flag (S3), and executes the day-spanning command transmission process (S4). When the day-spanning condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 transmits a day-spanning command that can specify whether or not the day-spanning condition is satisfied to the sub-control unit 91 in the day-spanning command transmission process. In this case, the command makes it possible to specify that the day-crossing condition has been met.

After receiving the day-spanning command, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the day-spanning condition is satisfied based on the day-spanning command. As will be described later, the sub-controller 91 determines whether or not the fourth situation is set according to the determination result. Further, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of the eye-catching displays from among the plurality of types of eye-catching displays at different ratios according to the determination result, and performs the eye-catching display.

After the cross-day command transmission process, the main control unit 41 executes a setting change process (S5), which will be described later. Next, the main control unit 41 turns on the power-on flag (S6). Execute power-on command transmission processing. In the power-on command transmission process, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a power-on command that can specify whether or not the power has been turned on. In this case, the command makes it possible to specify that the power has been turned on.

After receiving the power-on command, the sub-controller 91 determines whether or not the power is turned on based on the power-on command. As will be described later, the sub-controller 91 determines whether or not the fourth situation is set according to the determination result.

Next, the main controller performs interrupt permission setting (S8). After that, the process returns to the main process that was being executed before the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped.

Next, setting change processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not there is a setting change operation (Sa1). If there is no setting change operation (NO at Sa1), the main control unit 41 ends this process.

On the other hand, when there is a setting change operation (YES in Sa1), the main control unit 41 initializes values related to all counters and stocks (S2). For example, the total value of the number of games played and the net increase in the number of games counted during the advantageous period and the number of points that can be obtained during the game are initialized. In addition, if the CZ stock that is the right to control the state in the advantageous section CZ and the AT stock that is the right to control the state in the advantageous section AT are held, the stock is also initialized.

Next, the main control unit 41 turns on the setting change flag (Sa3), and performs setting change command transmission processing (Sa4). In the setting change command transmission process, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a setting change command that can specify whether or not the setting value has been changed. In this case, the command makes it possible to identify that the setting value has been changed.

After receiving the setting change command, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the setting value has been changed based on the setting change command. As will be described later, the sub-controller 91 selects one of a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios according to the determination result, and performs the eye-catching display.

After that, the main control unit 41 normally controls the state during the normal section (Sa5). For example, when the setting is changed normally, the normal state is maintained, and when the setting is changed in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, the state is controlled normally. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates this process.

[Main process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the main control unit 41 . As shown in FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 executes a game start waiting process (S11). In the game start waiting process, the main control part 41 performs processing for setting the number of bets according to insertion of medals or the like, and performs processing for starting the next game when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the specified number of bets is set. Next, the main control unit 41 executes internal lottery processing (S12).

Next, the main control section 41 executes ball output control processing (S13). The ball output control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main control unit 41 executes reel rotation start processing (S14). In reel rotation start processing, the main control unit 41 starts rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a predetermined rotation mode.

Next, the main control section 41 executes reel stop control processing (S15). In reel stop control processing, the main control unit 41 performs navigation-related processing, and performs control to stop the reels under rotation control based on the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes winning determination processing (S16). In the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not there is a winning and the type thereof based on the results of the internal lottery and the symbol combinations stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes RT state setting processing (S17). In the RT state setting process, the main control unit 41 controls the RT state based on the result of the internal lottery and the result of the winning judgment. For example, the main control unit 41 controls the RT state in the internal state when the BB is won in the non-internal state and the BB does not win. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the RT state of BB when BB wins inside.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes AT state management processing (S18). In the AT state management process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in the advantageous interval based on whether the number of advantageous intervals G is a value other than the initial value (for example, 0). Then, when it is determined that the game is in the advantageous interval, the main control part 41 counts the net increase in the number of medals paid out in the advantageous interval to update the net increase number counter, or counts the number of G in the advantageous interval and the number of G in transition to ED.

Further, the main control unit 41 sets an advantageous interval end flag indicating that the advantageous interval is terminated when the total net increase number reaches the upper limit value (for example, 2400) based on the updated net increase number counter, or when the number of games played in the advantageous interval reaches the upper limit value (for example, 1500 G) based on the advantageous interval G number. Further, the main control unit 41 sets an ED transition flag indicating that ED control is to be performed when the number of games played in the advantageous interval reaches the ED transition G number based on the advantageous interval G number.

The advantageous interval end flag set by the AT state management process is referred to by the main control unit 41, and when the advantageous interval end flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the predetermined area in the storage area of the RAM 41c that stores information on the advantageous interval (e.g., the number of advantageous interval Gs, the number of net increases, the number of ED transition Gs, and the ball output state information) is initialized, thereby ending a series of advantageous intervals.

Next, the main control section 41 executes medal payout processing (S19). In a medal payout process, a predetermined number of medals predetermined for each winning combination is awarded to the player according to the generated prize, the number of awarded medals is added to the credit, and when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals not added to the credit are paid out from the medal payout opening 9. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates this process.

[Ball output control process]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart of ball output control processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 26, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in an advantageous section (S21). If the current section is not in the advantageous section (NO in S21), the main control section 41 executes normal processing (S22). The normal processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main control unit 41 terminates this process.

On the other hand, if it is in the advantageous section (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the advantageous section G number counter (S23). A predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the advantageous section G number counter is set is included in a predetermined area initialized when it is determined by the main processing that the advantageous section end flag is set, and the advantageous section G number counter is set to an initial value (0) by being initialized at the end of the advantageous section.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the RT state is during BB (S24). If the RT state is not in BB (NO in S24), the main control unit 41 ends this process. On the other hand, when the RT state is BB (YES in S24), the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the ED transition G number counter (S25).

Next, the main control section 41 executes ball-out state processing (S26). The main control unit 41 performs processing according to the currently controlled ball output state in the ball output state processing. For example, the main control unit 41 executes, as ball output state processing, processing during normal advantageous section shown in FIG. 29 and lottery related to various benefits shown in FIG.

[Normal middle processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of normal processing executed by the main control unit 41 . FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a privilege lottery table during normal operation. The main control unit 41 executes normal processing when a start operation is performed in each game during normal operation (during normal section normal operation).

As shown in FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery (S31). In the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section is won when one of the combination numbers 7 to 41 among the lottery target combinations shown in FIG. 10 is won.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(a), in the advantageous section transition lottery, when the winning combination numbers in the internal lottery are 7 to 41, the winning section is won with a probability of 100%.

Returning to FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous section has been won after performing the advantageous section transition lottery (S32). If the winning section is not won (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 ends this process. On the other hand, when the advantageous section is won (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 conducts a mode lottery (S33).

In the mode lottery, the mode is determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(b), in the mode lottery, either mode A or mode B is determined by lottery based on the flag category won in the internal lottery.

More specifically, the flag category FC5-7, FC2-4, FC0,1 has a higher rate of mode B, and the flag category FC0,1, FC2-4, FC5-7 has a lower rate of mode A.

In the normal advantageous zone, when the points given based on the result of the point acquisition lottery reach reaching points (for example, 300p, 500p, 700p), a point privilege lottery is conducted, and CZ stock or AT stock is awarded to the player.

The CZ stock is the right to control the state to the advantageous interval CZ, for example, for one CZ stock, the state is controlled to the advantageous interval CZ for a period of 30G. The AT stock is the right to control the state to the advantageous section AT. For example, for each AT stock, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT for a period of 30G, or until the navigation is performed 30 times. As will be described later, in the case of mode B control, the probability that the CZ stock or AT stock is provided is higher than in the case of mode A control. In other words, it can be said that Mode B has a higher degree of advantage (expectation regarding awarding of benefits) for the player than Mode A.

Then, when the advantageous section is won, it is possible to perform an eye-catching display. If the advantageous section is won, the main control unit 41 conducts a mode lottery (S33) and an initial point acquisition lottery (S34 described later). Along with this, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display lottery.

When the advantageous section is won, the main control section 41 transmits to the sub-control section 91 a command that can specify that the advantageous section is won. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the advantageous section has been won by the command, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display lottery.

The sub-controller 91 selects one eye-catching display from among a plurality of types of eye-catching displays. At that time, regardless of whether the situation is the first situation, the second situation, or the fourth situation, a common lottery table is used to select an eye-catching display. In the present embodiment, the plural types of eye-catching displays are eye-catching displays A to D. FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), when one of the eye-catching displays A to D is selected, the eye-catching display is selected using the common eye-catching display lottery A table regardless of whether the situation is the first situation, the second situation, or the fourth situation.

Further, when selecting one eye-catching display out of a plurality of kinds of eye-catching displays, the sub-control part 91 executes common processing regardless of whether the situation is the first situation, the second situation, or the fourth situation. Specifically, when selecting an eye-catching display, an eye-catching display lottery is performed by common processing using the eye-catching display lottery A table.

In the eye-catching display lottery, when mode B having a high degree of advantage for the player is determined, eye-catching display D, eye-catching display C, eye-catching display B, and eye-catching display A are likely to be selected in this order. That is, it can be said that the degree of expectation for mode B, which has a high degree of advantage, is high in the order of eye-catching displays D, C, B, and A. FIG. Also, when mode A with a low degree of advantage is determined, eye-catching display A, eye-catching display B, eye-catching display C, and eye-catching display D are likely to be selected in this order.

As a modification, as described with reference to FIG. 23, when the mode lottery result is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display may be selected from among a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios between the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display may be performed.

In this case, as a modification 1, an eye-catching display lottery A table of FIG. 28(c) may be used in the first situation, and an eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG. 28(d) may be used in the second situation to select an eye-catching display. Also, even in the fourth situation, the eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG. 28(d) may be used.

The results of the mode lottery include mode A decisions and mode B decisions that are more advantageous to the player than mode A decisions. The plural types of eye-catching displays include eye-catching displays A and eye-catching displays D that are suggested to be more advantageous to the player than eye-catching displays A.

For example, when the result of the mode lottery is Mode B, in the second and fourth situations using the eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG. 28(d), the eye-catching display D is selected and displayed at a higher rate than in the first situation using the eye-catching display lottery A table of FIG.

When the eye-catching display lottery A table is used, when the eye-catching display D is selected, there is a possibility that both modes A and B are decided, whereas when the eye-catching display lottery B table is used, when the eye-catching display D is selected, it is determined that the mode B is decided.

In modification 1, when mode B is determined in the second or fourth situation, eye-catching display D is more likely to be selected, and eye-catching display A is less likely to be selected. That is, the reliability that mode B is determined when the eye-catching display D is displayed increases. For this reason, the slot machines with advantageous lottery results (mode B) in the second situation are more appealing, and the operating rate of the slot machines first thing in the morning can be improved.

Further, as a modification 2, the eye-catching display lottery A table of FIG. 28(c) may be used in the first situation, and the eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG. 28(e) may be used in the second situation to select the eye-catching display. Also, even in the fourth situation, the eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG. 28(e) may be used.

For example, in the second and fourth situations using the eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG. 28(e), the eye-catching display D is selected and displayed at a lower rate than in the first situation using the eye-catching display lottery A table of FIG.

Further, when mode A is determined, in the second and fourth situations using the eye-catching display lottery A table of FIG. 28(c), eye-catching display D is more likely to be selected than in the first situation using the eye-catching display lottery B table of FIG.

In modification 2, when mode B is determined in the second or fourth situation, eye-catching display D is less likely to be selected and eye-catching display A is more likely to be selected. Therefore, when the eye-catching display D is displayed in the second situation or the fourth situation, the reliability that the mode B is decided is low, but the expectation that the mode B is decided is increased even if the eye-catching display D is not displayed and the eye-catching display A is displayed. As a result, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the slot machine first thing in the morning.

As described with reference to FIG. 24, when the slot machine 1 is powered on and the start-up process (main) is executed, the main control unit 41 performs the transmission process of the interday command, the power-on command, the setting change command, and the like. Various judgments made when the sub-controller 91 receives the above command will be described below.

In this embodiment, a common normal background image is displayed in the normal section or the normal advantageous section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to switch between a plurality of display modes (display mode A, display mode B, and display mode C) in the normal section or the normal advantageous section, and switch the display mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the predetermined condition is the passage of a predetermined number of games (eg, 20 games).

It should be noted that the degree of advantage for the player may be varied according to the display mode in which the player stays. For example, when staying in display mode C, a lottery may be conducted so as to be more advantageous in the initial point acquisition lottery, point privilege lottery, or point privilege lottery than when staying in display mode B or display mode A. Also, regardless of which display mode the player stays in, the degree of advantage for the player may be the same.

The multiple types of display modes include display mode A, display mode B, and display mode C. When the display mode A is switched to the display mode B, the normal background image is switched from the normal background image A to the normal background image B. FIG. When the display mode B is switched to the display mode C, the normal background image is switched from the normal background image B to the normal background image C. When the display mode C is switched to the display mode A, the normal background image is switched from the normal background image C to the normal background image A.

In such a case, when the operation of the game parlor is finished, the power supply of the slot machine 1 is shut off, and the power supply of the slot machine 1 is turned on when the operation of the next day starts, the normal background image A may be displayed in the normal section or the advantageous section by always starting from the display mode A.

On the other hand, there are cases in which the power supply is temporarily cut off due to a power failure or the like during the operation of the amusement arcade (a power cutoff occurs), and then the power supply is immediately restored (recovered from the power cutoff). If the background image were to be switched after the momentary interruption occurred, the player may suspect that the game parlor has performed an illegal operation. For example, when the advantageous display mode is switched to the unfavorable display mode after the momentary interruption occurs, the player may suspect that the game parlor intentionally switched to the unfavorable display mode in order to suppress the payout of balls.

Therefore, when the power is restored during business hours, the display mode before the power failure is maintained without starting from the display mode A as described above. For example, when a power failure (instantaneous power failure) occurs in the state of display mode B (display of normal background image B) and recovery from the power failure, display mode B (display of normal background image B) is resumed.

It can be determined by using the power-on command and the day-over-day command whether the recovery from the power outage during business hours or the recovery from the power outage at the start of business hours, as described above. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a power-on command and does not receive a day-over-day command, it determines that the power failure has been restored during business hours. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command and the cross-day command, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is a recovery from the power outage associated with the start of business.

Next, a method for determining which of the eye-catching display lottery A table and the eye-catching display lottery B table to use in modification 1 or modification 2 will be described.

In Modified Example 1 or Modified Example 2, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the second or fourth situation is on the condition that the power-on command and the day-spanning command are received, and that the normal state is specified by the command that can specify the ball-out state, and the eye-catching display lottery B table is used. If the cross-day command has not been received, it is considered that there is a momentary power failure during business hours, so it is not determined that the situation is the second or the fourth situation.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the first situation exists on the condition that the power-on command and the cross-day command are not received, and uses the eye-catching display lottery A table.

By doing so, the sub-control part 91 can select one of a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios based on the received day-spanning command or setting change command, and perform the eye-catching display.

Here, with the configuration as described above, the sub-controller 91 cannot determine whether or not there has been a setting change. That is, the sub-controller 91 cannot distinguish between the second situation and the fourth situation. However, in the present embodiment, since the player stays in the normal section for about one game, it is rare that the previous day's business ends during the normal section. Therefore, regardless of whether it is the second situation or the fourth situation, there is no problem even if it is assumed that there is a setting change and uniform processing is performed.

In addition, when the setting is changed, it is assumed that the setting is changed on the same day after the business of the previous day is finished, and that the setting is changed when the power is turned on before the business starts on the next day. In the latter case, the setting change command is transmitted together with the power-on command when the power is turned on the next day, but in the former case, the setting change command is not transmitted together with the power-on command when the power is turned on the next day.

Even in such a case, in order to specify that the setting has been changed, for example, the sub-control unit 91 may store the reception of the setting change command on the previous day, and when receiving the power-on command on the next day, if not even one game has been played since the setting change command was received, it may be determined that the setting has been changed. This is because the game is not completed during non-business hours. By doing so, the second situation and the fourth situation can be distinguished, and different eye-catching display lottery tables can be used for the second situation and the fourth situation.

Returning to FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 performs an initial point acquisition lottery (S34). In the point acquisition lottery, the initial points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28(f), the initial point acquisition lottery for granting the initial points used in the normal advantageous section is performed based on the category flag assigned to each type of lottery target combination in the internal lottery. Initial points that can be awarded are, for example, 0p, 50p, 100p, 200p. Note that the initial point acquisition lottery may be performed based on the mode determined in the mode lottery. In this case, when mode B is selected, the order of 200p, 100p, 50p, and 200p is likely to be given, and when mode A is selected, the order of 0p, 50p, 100p, and 200p is likely to be given.

Returning to FIG. 27, after the process of S34 or when the result of S32 is NO, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state from normal to normal in the advantageous section (S35).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball payout flag so as to change the ball payout state from “0” corresponding to normal to “1” corresponding to normal in the advantageous section. As a result, the state is controlled in the advantageous section normal from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S30.

[advantageous section normal middle processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the advantageous section normal processing executed by the main control unit 41 . FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the privilege lottery table during normal advantageous section. The main control unit 41 executes processing during normal advantageous interval when a start operation is performed in each game during normal advantageous interval.

As shown in FIG. 29, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the game determines control from the advantageous interval CZ to the advantageous interval normal (S51). If the game determines control from the advantageous interval CZ to the advantageous interval normal (YES in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S52. If the game does not determine control from the advantageous interval CZ to the advantageous interval normal (NO in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S53.

The main control unit 41 performs a mode lottery in S52. The mode lottery performed in the normal advantageous section is performed using the mode lottery table shown in FIG. 30(a).

Thus, the mode lottery is not limited to being performed when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section (FIG. 28(b)), but may be performed during the advantageous section (FIG. 30(a)). Also, the result of the mode lottery performed when shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section may be more advantageous to the player than the result of the mode lottery performed in the advantageous section.

Specifically, when the mode lottery table of FIG. 28(b) is used, the rate of determining mode A over mode B when the flag category is FC5 to FC7 is higher than when the mode lottery table of FIG. 30(a) is used. Further, when the flag category is FC0 to FC5, the rate of determining mode B is higher than mode A.

Also, when the mode lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display lottery. The eye-catching display lottery may be performed using, for example, the eye-catching display lottery table of FIG. 29(c). Then, the eye-catching display may be performed in the first game in which the advantageous section CZ is controlled normally in the advantageous section.

Returning to FIG. 29, in S53, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reaching point (for example, 100p, 300p, 600p) has been reached. When the reaching point is reached (YES in S53), the main control unit 41 performs a point privilege lottery (S54). In the point privilege lottery, it is determined whether or not CZ wins and AT wins or not.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30(b), in the point privilege lottery, it is determined whether or not CZ winning (whether CZ stock is awarded) and whether AT winning is won (whether AT stock is awarded) in the lottery based on the reached points.

In the point privilege lottery, when the mode B is controlled, the lottery is performed so that the probability of giving the privilege (CZ stock or AT stock) is higher than when the mode A is controlled. In other words, Mode B has a higher degree of advantage (expectation regarding awarding of benefits) for the player than Mode A.

In addition, in the point privilege lottery, the probability of CZ winning is higher than that of AT winning even in the privilege type determined at the time of winning the privilege. In the point privilege lottery, when the current set value is 6, the probability of winning the privilege may be higher than when the current set value is 1-5.

Returning to FIG. 29, after the process of S54 or when the reaching point has not been reached (NO in S53), the main control unit 41 performs a point acquisition lottery (S55). In the point acquisition lottery, points are determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30(c), in the point acquisition lottery, the number of points to be awarded is determined by lottery based on the flag category won in the internal lottery, and points are awarded to the player. For example, in a point acquisition lottery, when mode B is used, more points are likely to be added with a higher probability than when mode A is used.

Returning to FIG. 29, after the point acquisition lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the accumulated points are 1000p or more (S56). When the accumulated points are 1000p or more (YES in S56), the main control unit 41 gives CZ stock instead of subtracting 1000p from the accumulated points (S57). After that, the main control unit 41 performs control for shifting the state to the advantageous zone CZ (S58).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous zone to "2" corresponding to the advantageous zone CZ. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone CZ from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S58. Note that when the accumulated points are 1000p or more, AT stock may be given.

On the other hand, when the accumulated points are less than 1000p (NO in S56), the main control section 41 determines whether or not the CZ stock is given (S59). When the CZ stock is provided (YES in S59), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section CZ (S60).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous zone to "2" corresponding to the advantageous zone CZ. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous zone CZ from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S60.

On the other hand, when the CZ stock is not provided (NO in S59), the main control section 41 determines whether or not the AT stock is provided (S61). When the AT stock is provided (YES in S61), the main control unit 41 performs control to shift the state to the advantageous section AT (S62).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 updates the ball output flag so as to change the ball output state from "1" corresponding to the normal advantageous section to "3" corresponding to the advantageous section AT. As a result, the state is controlled to the advantageous section AT from the next game. The main control unit 41 terminates this process after the process of S62.

On the other hand, when the AT stock is not provided (NO in S61), the main control section 41 ends this process.

In addition, although not shown, a privilege lottery is also conducted in the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, and the advantageous section specialized zone. In the privilege lottery in the advantageous section CZ, it is determined whether or not AT wins based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination. In the privilege lottery in the advantageous section AT, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is increased and whether or not the special zone is won based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target role. In the privilege lottery in the advantageous section specialized zone, the number of AT games to be added is determined based on the flag category assigned to the lottery target combination.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. FIG. Regarding the slot machine according to the second embodiment, only the parts different from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be explained, and other parts are common between the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the second embodiment.

In the first embodiment, eye-catching display is not performed in the third situation. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, eye-catching display is performed in the third situation. A specific description will be given below.

In the second embodiment, the sub-controller 91 performs eye-catching display in the third situation. Thus, in the second embodiment, the eye-catching display is performed in all of the first to fourth situations.

When the result of the mode lottery is the same in the second situation and the third situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the third situation, and the eye-catching display is performed.

Further, as in the first embodiment, also in the second embodiment, when the mode lottery result is the same in the first situation and the second situation, the sub-control unit 91 selects one eye-catching display from among a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the first situation and the second situation, and performs the eye-catching display.

[Direction in the third situation]
FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (third situation) when power is shut off during an advantageous section and restored in the advantageous section in the second embodiment. As described above, the third situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 31(a), the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image and a point map. It is currently controlled in mode B. Also, the internal p and the display p are 180p, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p.

In this state, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is turned on at a specified time (4:00 am) when the next day's business starts. It is also assumed that the setting has not been changed during this period.

If the settings are not changed, the specific information stored in the RAM 41c is not initialized. For this reason, the points accumulated before the power outage are retained, and the ball output state is maintained as normal in the advantageous section.

After the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the demo screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 31(b) until the number of bets is set by inserting medals. When the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background image, which is the background displayed in the normal advantageous section, as shown in FIG. 31(c). This background is the same as the background displayed in the normal section.

It is assumed that an advantageous section is won when a start operation for starting a game (first game) is performed. In this example, an eye-catching display is performed when any one of the winning combinations of numbers 7 to 41 is won. That is, in the third situation, the probability of eye-catching display being performed is the same as in the first situation, the second situation, and the fourth situation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the eye-catching display may always be performed on condition that the start operation is performed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the eye-catching display.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 31(d), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button. When the player operates the effect button, an eye-catching display is performed as shown in FIG. 31(e). The eye-catching display performed at this time is the same as that performed during the previous transition from the normal section to the advantageous section.

When a start operation for starting the next game (second game) is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image and a point map as shown in FIG. 31(f).

As in the example of FIG. 17, for a predetermined number of games (10 games) after the start of the normal advantageous interval, the updated point value (internal p) is not displayed as it is, and the display p starts from 0p. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the display p (0p). The internal p remains at 180p at the end of business on the previous day. In addition, the mode also maintains the state of mode B before the occurrence of the power failure.

Furthermore, it is assumed that a start operation is performed to start the 12th game after 10 games have passed. It is assumed that the total number of points acquired by the point acquisition lottery during this period is 52 points. The updated value of the point (internal p) is 232p by adding 52p to 180p. However, the display p is 52p since it starts at 0p.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31(g), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 52p. Then, as shown in FIG. 31(h), by executing the addition effect, 180p is added to the display p (52p) to change to 232p. This makes the representation p match the internal p.

After that, when the arrival point is reached, a point privilege lottery is executed. In this example, since the mode is controlled in the B mode, the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is higher than when the mode is controlled in the A mode.

[Comparison between the second situation and the third situation]
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between the second situation and the third situation in the second embodiment. 32(a1) to (a3) are diagrams for explaining the second situation, and FIGS. 32(b1) to (b3) are diagrams for explaining the third situation. The contents shown in FIGS. 32(a1) to (a3) are the same as those described using FIG. 19, and the contents shown in FIGS. 32(b1) to (b3) are the same as those described using FIG.

First, the second situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 32(a1), the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the updated point value (280p) at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that after the slot machine 1 is powered off at the end of business hours of the amusement arcade, the power is turned on at a specific time (4:00 a.m.) at the start of business the next day. Assume that the setting is changed during this period. Therefore, it is controlled in the normal section.

Assume that in the first game, the winning section is won. Thereby, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. At this time, it is assumed that mode B is determined in the mode lottery, 100p is determined to be given as an initial point, and eye-catching display D is determined.

When the eye-catching display lottery is performed in the first situation, the eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the game, eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 32(a2). In the next game, transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. At this time, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 32(a3). In the game that has shifted to the advantageous section normal, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 100p given as an initial point is set as the internal p.

Next, the third situation will be explained. As shown in FIG. 32(b1), the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to the updated point value (280p) at this time.

In this state, it is assumed that after the slot machine 1 is powered off at the end of business hours of the amusement arcade, the power is turned on at a specific time (4:00 a.m.) at the start of business the next day. Assume that the setting has not been changed during this period. Therefore, the normal state of the advantageous section before the occurrence of the power failure is maintained.

Assume that in the first game, the winning section is won. Thereby, it is decided to perform an eye-catching display. At this time, an eye-catching display lottery in the third situation may be performed using the same table (eye-catching display lottery A table) as at the time of the transition based on the initial points given at the time of transition from the previous normal section to the advantageous section.

When the eye-catching display lottery is performed in the third situation, the eye-catching display lottery A table (FIG. 28(c)) is used. Then, when mode B is determined, it is determined to perform eye-catching display D with a probability of 40%.

Then, in the advantageous section winning game, an eye-catching display D is performed as shown in FIG. 32(b2). In the next game, "0p" is displayed as the value (display p) displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 32(b3). The internal p remains at 280p at the end of business on the previous day.

Thus, in this example, the result of the mode acquisition lottery is the same (mode B is determined) in the second situation and the third situation. In both the second situation and the third situation, the eye-catching display lottery is performed using the eye-catching display lottery A table. Therefore, the eye-catching display D is selected and performed at the same rate (40% probability) in the second situation and the third situation.

As described above, in the second embodiment, in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of a plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section.

Further, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, the eye-catching display is performed in both the third situation in which the advantageous section is continued at the opening of business the next day without changing the setting value, and the second situation in which the setting value is changed to the normal section at the opening of business the next day and then to the advantageous section, so that the player cannot guess whether the setting has been changed. As a result, the game parlor can allow each player to play the game in an equal manner.

In addition, since the eye-catching display is performed in the third situation as well, the player can know the suggested contents of the eye-catching display of the previous day. Further, by sharing the selection ratio of the eye-catching display between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to share the processing in both, thereby reducing the processing load. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

[Differences between the first embodiment and the second embodiment]
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment. In the following, it will be explained whether or not eye-catching display is performed in each of the first to fourth situations, and when eye-catching display is performed, which of the eye-catching display lottery A table and the eye-catching display lottery B table is used.

As described above, in the first embodiment, eye-catching display is performed in the first situation, the second situation, and the fourth situation. Also, as described with reference to FIG. 28(c), the eye-catching display lottery A table is used in all of these situations.

By doing so, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 21). Further, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the second situation and the fourth situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 22).

Even when the modifications (modification 1 or modification 2) shown in FIGS. 28(d) and 28(e) are applied to the first embodiment, the eye-catching display is performed in the first situation, the second situation, and the fourth situation. Also, while the eye-catching display lottery A table is used in the first situation, the eye-catching display lottery B table is used in the second and fourth situations.

By doing so, when the result of the mode lottery is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios between the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 23). Further, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the second situation and the fourth situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 22).

In the second embodiment, eye-catching display is performed even in the third situation. That is, the eye-catching display is performed in all of the first to fourth situations. Also, the eye-catching display lottery A table is used in any situation.

By doing so, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 21). Further, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the third situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the third situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 32). Further, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the second situation and the fourth situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 22).

In the second embodiment, eye-catching display is performed in the first to fourth situations even when the modifications (modification 1 or modification 2) shown in FIGS. 28(d) and 28(e) are applied. Further, while the eye-catching display lottery A table is used in the first situation, the eye-catching display lottery B table is used in the second to fourth situations.

By doing so, when the result of the mode lottery is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios between the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 23). Further, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the third situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the third situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 32). Further, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the fourth situation, and the eye-catching display is performed (example in FIG. 22).

As described above, in the modified example of the second embodiment, in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of a plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section.

In addition, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the start of business on the next day without changing the set value, and the second situation where the change of the set value causes the shift to the normal section at the start of business the next day and then to the advantageous section are both eye-catching displays, so that the player cannot guess whether the setting has been changed or not. As a result, the game parlor can allow each player to play the game in an equal manner.

In addition, since the eye-catching display is performed in the third situation as well, the player can know the suggested contents of the eye-catching display of the previous day. In addition, by making the selection ratio of the eye-catching display different between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to motivate the player to hit the first table in the morning after the start of business hours, so that the eye-catching display can be performed with contents suitable for improving the operation rate of the slot machine first thing in the morning. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. FIG. As for the slot machine according to the third embodiment, only the parts different from the slot machines according to the first and second embodiments will be explained, and the other parts are common to the slot machine according to the first or second embodiment and the slot machine according to the third embodiment.

As described above, eye-catching display is performed in the first, second and fourth situations in the first embodiment, and eye-catching display is performed in the first to fourth situations in the second embodiment. In contrast, in the third embodiment, eye-catching display is performed only in the first situation. In addition, in the third embodiment, it is possible to control to a special effect state. A specific description will be given below.

The sub-controller 91 performs an eye-catching display in the first situation. An example of eye-catching display in the first situation is as described with reference to FIG. Also, the sub-control unit 91 enables control to a special effect state. The sub-controller 91 controls the special effect state in the second situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, the sub-control unit 91 controls the special effect state in the third situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, the sub-control unit 91 controls the special effect state in the fourth situation. A specific example will be described later with reference to FIG.

As described above, the main control unit 41 performs processing for updating the update value based on the progress of the game in the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the update value is the point update value. Also, the sub-controller 91 can suggest an update value. The sub control unit 91 performs control advantageous to the player when the update value reaches a specific value.

The specific value is, for example, the final point (1000p). The control that is advantageous to the player is, for example, control to the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, or the advantageous section specialized zone. In the present embodiment, when the updated value of points reaches the final point (1000p), control to the advantageous section CZ is performed. In the special effect state, the point update value is not suggested.

Also, the special effect state continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition may be, for example, when the advantageous section is controlled to the normal section. Alternatively, the control may be continued until the player is controlled to an advantageous state. The advantageous state is, for example, the advantageous section CZ, the advantageous section AT, or the advantageous section specialized zone.

The situations that can be controlled to the special effect state are the second situation to the fourth situation. In these situations, normal section normal or advantageous section normal is controlled. That is, the special effect state starts from the normal section normal or the advantageous section normal, and ends when the control is performed to the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT. In this embodiment, since the normal section normal or the advantageous section normal is not directly controlled to the advantageous section specialized zone, the special effect state does not end when the advantageous section specialized zone is controlled.

[Direction in the second situation]
FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (second situation) when the power is shut off during the advantageous section and restored in the normal section by changing the settings in the third embodiment. As described above, the second situation is a situation in which the normal section normal changes to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to the setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1 .

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 34(a), the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image and a point map. Assume that mode A is currently being controlled. It is also assumed that the updated value (internal p) of the points accumulated based on the game is 180p. In this example, the addition effect is executed, and the display p and the internal p match. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 180p.

It is assumed that the game parlor is closed in this state and the power supply of the slot machine 1 is shut off. Suppose that the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on with the start of business on the following day. Also, after the power of the slot machine 1 was cut off, the power was turned on over a specific time (4:00 am). It is also assumed that the setting is changed during this period.

When the setting is changed, the game-related information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the points accumulated in the normal advantageous section are initialized, and the ball output state shifts to the normal section.

After changing the settings, a demo screen is displayed. That is, when a player selects a slot machine at the start of business, the demo screens are uniformly displayed on the liquid crystal displays 51 of all the slot machines.

After the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect is performed in a common mode until the number of bets for starting the game is set. Specifically, after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the demo screen is displayed until the number of bets for starting the game by inserting medals is set. When the player selects a table and inserts medals into the medal inserting section 4, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background image, which is the background displayed in the normal section. This background is the same as the background displayed in the normal advantageous section.

It is assumed that an advantageous section is won when a start operation for starting a game (first game) is performed. By winning the advantageous section, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. Here, it is assumed that mode B is determined by the mode lottery, and 100p is determined to be given as initial points by the initial point acquisition lottery. Also, at this time, the control to the special effect state is determined. Thereby, it is controlled to the special effect state.

When the special effect state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 34(b), the normal background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the point map is displayed in the map area 520 at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In the special effect state, "???" is displayed as the updated image 520a. Also, moving characters are not displayed.

When the start operation for starting the next game (second game) is performed, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section. At this time, as shown in FIG. 34(c), the same background and point map as in the normal section are displayed. In this case as well, "???" is displayed without displaying the updated image 520a corresponding to 100p determined as the initial point. That is, in the special effect state, the initial points (updated value of points) are not suggested.

Assume that when the start operation for starting the next game (the third game) is performed, it is determined that 10p is awarded by a point acquisition lottery using the point acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. 30(c). As a result, the updated point value is 110p by adding 10p to 100p. However, even in this case, the updated point value is not suggested, and "???" is displayed without displaying the updated image 520a corresponding to 110p.

Suppose that a plurality of games are played and the updated point value reaches the final point (1000p) in the n-th game. As a result, control to the advantageous section CZ is determined. When the start operation for starting the next game (n+1th game) is performed, the advantageous section normal is shifted to the advantageous section CZ. The special effect state continues until it shifts to the advantageous section CZ. When the game shifts to CZ in the (n+1)-th game, as shown in FIG. 34(f), a title is displayed in which the character image "Enter CZ" is displayed, and the special effect state ends.

[Direction in the third situation]
FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of presentation (third situation) when the power supply is shut off during the advantageous section and then restored in the advantageous section in the third embodiment. As described above, the third situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed during the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 35(a), the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image and a point map. Assume that mode B is currently being controlled. It is also assumed that the updated value (internal p) of the points accumulated based on the game is 180p. In this example, the addition effect is executed, and the display p and the internal p match. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 180p.

In this state, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is turned on at a specified time (4:00 am) when the next day's business starts. It is also assumed that the setting has not been changed during this period.

If the settings are not changed, the specific information stored in the RAM 41c is not initialized. For this reason, the points accumulated before the power outage are retained, and the ball output state is maintained as normal in the advantageous section. Also, the mode is maintained as mode B.

After the slot machine 1 is powered on, a demo screen is displayed. When the player sets the number of bets by inserting medals into the medal inserting part 4, the display of the demonstration screen is finished, and the normal background image, which is the background displayed in the normal section, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加

When a start operation for starting a game (first game) is performed, control to a special effect state is determined. Thereby, it is controlled to the special effect state. When the special effect state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 35(b), the normal background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the point map is displayed in the map area 520 at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

In the special effect state, "???" is displayed as the updated image 520a. Although 180p at the end of business on the previous day is stored as the updated point value, the updated image 520a corresponding to 180p is not displayed.

Assume that when the start operation for starting the next game (the second game) is performed, it is determined that 10p is given by the point acquisition lottery. As a result, the updated point value is 190p by adding 10p to 180p. However, even in this case, the updated point value is not suggested, and instead of displaying the updated image 190a corresponding to 190p, "???" is displayed as shown in FIG. 35(c).

In the next game (third game), it is assumed that the award of 10p is determined by the point acquisition lottery. As a result, the updated value of points is 200p by adding 10p to 190p. However, as in FIG. 35(c), "???" is displayed as shown in FIG. 35(d).

Assume that a plurality of games have been played and the updated point value reaches the final point (1000p) in the n-th game, as shown in FIG. 35(e). As a result, control to the advantageous section CZ is determined. When the start operation for starting the next game (n+1th game) is performed, the advantageous section normal is shifted to the advantageous section CZ. As a result, the special effect state ends, and a title display is performed in which the character image "CZ Rush" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 35(f).

[Direction in the fourth situation]
FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the flow of presentation (fourth situation) when the power is shut off during the normal section and then restored in the normal section in the third embodiment. As described above, the fourth situation is a situation in which the settings are not changed with respect to power-on of the slot machine 1, and control is started from the first gaming state based on the backup information (outgoing ball flag).

In this example, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed in the normal section. As shown in FIG. 36(a), the liquid crystal display 51 normally displays a background image. In this state, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is turned on at a specified time (4:00 am) when the next day's business starts. It is also assumed that the setting has not been changed during this period. Therefore, the ball output state is maintained in the normal section.

After the demo screen is displayed, when the start operation for starting the game (first game) is performed, it is assumed that the winning section is won. By winning the advantageous section, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. Here, it is assumed that mode B is determined by the mode lottery, and 100p is determined to be given as initial points by the initial point acquisition lottery. Also, at this time, the control to the special effect state is determined. Thereby, it is controlled to the special effect state.

When the special effect state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 36(b), the normal background image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the point map is displayed in the map area 520 at the bottom and right end of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In the special effect state, "???" is displayed as the updated image 520a. Also, moving characters are not displayed.

When the start operation for starting the next game (second game) is performed, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section. At this time, as shown in FIG. 36(c), the same background and point map as in the normal section are displayed. In the special effect state, "???" is displayed without displaying the updated image 520a corresponding to 100p.

Assume that 10p is awarded by winning lottery when a start operation is performed to start the next game (third game). As a result, the updated point value is 110p by adding 10p to 100p. However, even in this case, the updated point value is not suggested, and "???" is displayed without displaying the updated image 520a corresponding to 110p.

Suppose that a plurality of games are played and the updated point value reaches the final point (1000p) in the n-th game. As a result, control to the advantageous section CZ is determined. When the start operation for starting the next game (n+1th game) is performed, the advantageous section normal is shifted to the advantageous section CZ. When the game shifts to CZ in the (n+1)-th game, as shown in FIG. 36(f), a title is displayed in which the character image "CZ rush" is displayed, and the special effect state ends.

[Comparison between the state other than the special effect state and the special effect state]
FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining a comparison between a state other than the special effect state and the special effect state in the third embodiment. The state other than the special effect state is, for example, the state described with reference to FIG. 17(e). Specifically, it is a state in which, after transitioning from an advantageous section to a normal section, the normal section is further shifted to an advantageous section.

The state of FIG. 37(a1) is a state other than the special effect state, and the state of FIG. 37(b1) is the special effect state.

In states other than the special effect state, a point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 37(a1). In this example, internal p and display p are 180p. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an updated image 520a corresponding to 180p.

In the special effect state, as shown in FIG. 37(b1), the point map is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but the updated image 520a corresponding to the display p (internal p) is not displayed, and "???" is displayed as the updated image 520a.

Here, when the control is in the advantageous section, the background image (normal background image) corresponding to the advantageous section is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . As shown in FIGS. 37(a1) and (b1), the normal background image is commonly displayed regardless of whether the special effect state is set or not.

Also, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a notice effect. For example, the advance notice effect is a effect related to control to the advantageous section AT. The effect mode of the notice effect executed in the special effect state is the same as the effect mode of the notice effect executed when the control is performed in the advantageous section.

In the present embodiment, a point update effect can be executed as an example of the advance notice effect. In a state other than the special effect state, as shown in FIG. 37(a2), when the award of points is determined by the point acquisition lottery, a character image ("5p" in this example) indicating that the points will be awarded is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the image of the bird attached.

The updated value of the point is 185p by adding 5p to 180p. When the point update effect using the bird image is executed, the update image 520a corresponding to 185p is displayed. Note that the update image 520a corresponding to 185p may be displayed after the point update effect using the bird image is completed.

On the other hand, in the special effect state, as shown in FIG. 37(b2), when the award of points is determined by the point acquisition lottery, the character image "5p" indicating that the points will be awarded is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the image of the bird attached, as in the situation of FIG. 37(a2). However, the updated image 520a corresponding to the updated value of the points is not displayed, and "???" is displayed.

Thus, as shown in FIGS. 37(a2) and (b2), the performance mode of the point update performance executed in the special performance state is the same as the performance mode of the point update performance executed when the control is performed in the advantageous section.

If the points determined by the point acquisition lottery are equal to or greater than a predetermined point (for example, 100p), the points determined by the point renewal effect may not be indicated in the special effect state.

In a state other than the special effect state, as shown in FIG. 37(a3), when 100p points are determined by the point acquisition lottery, the character image "100p" is attached to the bird image and displayed. Also, the updated point value is 285p by adding 100p to 185p. When the point update effect using the bird image is executed, the update image 520a corresponding to 285p is displayed.

In the special effect state, as shown in FIG. 37(b3), when 100p points are determined by the point acquisition lottery, the character image "??p" is attached to the bird image and displayed. Also, the updated point value is 285p by adding 100p to 185p. Even if the point update effect using the bird image is executed, the updated image 520a remains "???".

As described above, in the third embodiment, in the first situation in which the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display that suggests which of the plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set is performed. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section.

In addition, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the start of business on the next day without changing the set value, and the second situation where the change of the set value causes the shift to the normal section at the start of business the next day and then to the advantageous section are both eye-catching displays, so that the player cannot guess whether the setting has been changed or not. As a result, the game parlor can allow each player to play the game in an equal manner. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

[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,
Backup means (for example, RAM 41c) that holds backup information (for example, ball output flag) for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means (for example, processing for changing the setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player regarding power-on of the slot machine;
A game state control means (for example, a process for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41) that controls the game state between the first game state (for example, normal section normal) and the second game state (for example, advantageous section normal);
Advantageous control means (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or the advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery) for the player in the second game state;
Parameter setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of parameters (e.g., modes) with different degrees of advantage regarding the advantageous control regarding the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (e.g., a process of setting a mode lottery result by the main control unit 41);
an advantage suggesting means (for example, a process of performing an eye-catching display by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions (for example, an eye-catching display) that suggests which parameter is set by the parameter setting means;
When the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means when the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, control can be started based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the set value is set by the set value setting means for powering on the slot machine, the control can be started from the first game state without starting the control based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the second game state to the first game state, in a first situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17),
After being controlled to the first game state by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine, in a second situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
In a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means for turning on the power of the slot machine and control is started from the second gaming state based on the backup information, the advantage suggestion is not executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the first situation and the second situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 21).

Specifically, as shown in S33 of FIG. 27 and FIG. 28(b), the main control unit 41 performs a mode lottery when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display in a first situation in which the normal section is changed from the normal section to the normal section after being controlled from the normal section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 18, an eye-catching display is performed in a second situation in which the normal section normal is changed to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to the setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 19, no eye-catching display is performed in the third situation in which the settings are not changed for turning on the power of the slot machine 1 and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (ball output flag). As shown in FIG. 21, when the mode lottery result (set mode) is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed.

As described above, in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of the plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section. Further, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, eye-catching display is not performed in the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the start of business on the next day without changing the setting value, and eye-catching display is performed in the second situation in which the setting value is changed to the normal section at the start of business on the next day and then to the advantageous section, so that the eye-catching display allows the player to guess that the setting has been changed. This motivates the player to continue playing the game. Further, by sharing the selection ratio of the eye-catching display between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to share the processing in both, thereby reducing the processing load. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

(1-2) After the power of the slot machine is turned on, until the number of bets for starting the game is set, an effect is executed in a common manner (for example, display of a demo screen) (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 18(b) and 19(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18(b) and 19(b), after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the demo screen is displayed until the number of bets for starting the game is set. By doing so, it is not possible to check the state of the ball output state unless the number of bets for starting the game is set.

(1-3) When one of the plurality of types of advantage suggestions is selected, the advantage suggestion is selected using a common lottery table (e.g. eye-catching display lottery A table) regardless of whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation (e.g., FIG. 28(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), when one of the eye-catching displays is selected from among a plurality of types of eye-catching displays, the common eye-catching display lottery A table is used to select the eye-catching display regardless of whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the eye-catching display lottery table.

(1-4) When one of the plurality of types of advantage suggestions is selected, common processing (for example, eye-catching display lottery processing using the eye-catching display lottery A table) is executed to select the advantage suggestion (for example, FIG. 28(c)), regardless of whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), when one of the eye-catching displays is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching displays, an eye-catching display lottery is performed using the eye-catching display lottery A table as common processing to select the eye-catching display regardless of whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for the processing relating to the eye-catching display.

(1-5) The advantage suggestion is performed in response to a predetermined operation (eg, pressing) of the operating means (eg, effect button) by the player (eg, FIG. 17(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the eye-catching display is performed in response to the operation (pressing) of the effect button by the player. By doing so, the eye-catching display can be performed in a situation where the player recognizes that the suggestion is being made by the eye-catching display.

(1-6) The parameters set for the transition from the first game state to the second game state are more advantageous to the player than the parameters set in the second game state (for example, FIG. 28(b), FIG. 30(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 28(b) and 30(b), the result of the mode lottery performed when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section is more advantageous to the player than the result of the mode lottery performed in the advantageous section. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section.

(1-7) The advantage suggesting means is
executing the advantage suggestion in a fourth situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means when the slot machine is powered on and control is started from the first game state based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 20);
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the second situation and the fourth situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 22).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display in a fourth situation in which the settings are not changed regarding power-on of the slot machine 1 and the control is started from the normal section normal based on the backup information (ball output flag). As shown in FIG. 22, when the results of the mode lottery are the same in the second situation and the fourth situation, the sub-control part 91 selects one eye-catching display from among a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the fourth situation, and performs the eye-catching display. In this way, eye-catching display is performed in both the second situation and the fourth situation in which the slot machine 1 is turned on after the power is turned off and the power is turned on to start from the normal section, and the selection ratio of the eye-catching display is made common, so that the processing can be made common in both, thereby reducing the processing load.

(1-8) game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
It further comprises a production control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the production,
When the power of the slot machine is turned on, the game control means transmits a predetermined command (for example, a power-on command) capable of identifying whether or not the power is turned on to the effect control means (for example, S7 in FIG. 24),
After the effect control means receives the predetermined command, it is determined whether or not the set value is set by the set value setting means based on the predetermined command,
Whether or not the fourth situation is established is determined according to the determination result (for example, FIG. 28).

Specifically, the slot machine 1 includes a main control section 41 that controls the progress of a game, and a sub-control section 91 that controls effects. As shown in S7 of FIG. 24, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a power-on command that can specify whether or not the power has been turned on. As shown in FIG. 28, after the sub-controller 91 receives the power-on command, it is determined whether or not the set value has been changed based on the power-on command, and it is determined whether or not the fourth situation has occurred according to the determination result. By doing so, the processing can be synchronized between the main control section 41 and the sub-control section 91 .

(1-9) further comprising clock means (for example, RTC) for clocking time information capable of specifying time;
Based on the time specified from the time information clocked by the clock means, it is determined whether or not the power has been turned on over a specific time (for example, 4:00 a.m.) after the power to the slot machine was cut off (for example, YES in S2 of FIG. 24),
Whether or not the fourth situation is established is determined according to the determination result (for example, FIG. 28).

Specifically, the slot machine 1 has an RTC that keeps time information that can specify the time. As shown in FIG. 24, based on the time specified from the time information measured by the RTC, it is determined whether or not the power of the slot machine 1 has been turned on over a specific time (4:00 am) after the power was cut off (YES in S2 of FIG. 24), and as shown in FIG. In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the slot machine has been turned on due to a change in the business day because it is determined whether or not the specific time (4:00 am) has passed.

(2-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified,
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,
Backup means (for example, RAM 41c) that holds backup information (for example, ball output flag) for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means (for example, processing for changing the setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player regarding power-on of the slot machine;
A game state control means (for example, a process for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41) that controls the game state between the first game state (for example, normal section normal) and the second game state (for example, advantageous section normal);
Advantageous control means (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or the advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery) for the player in the second game state;
Parameter setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of parameters (e.g., modes) with different degrees of advantage regarding the advantageous control regarding the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (e.g., a process of setting a mode lottery result by the main control unit 41);
an advantage suggesting means (for example, a process of performing an eye-catching display by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions (for example, an eye-catching display) that suggests which parameter is set by the parameter setting means;
When the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means when the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, control can be started based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the set value is set by the set value setting means for powering on the slot machine, the control can be started from the first game state without starting the control based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the second game state to the first game state, in a first situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17),
After being controlled to the first game state by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine, in a second situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
In a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means for turning on the power of the slot machine and control is started from the second gaming state based on the backup information, the advantage suggestion is not executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at different selection ratios in the first situation and the second situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown in S33 of FIG. 27 and FIG. 28(b), the main control unit 41 performs a mode lottery when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display in a first situation in which the normal section is changed from the normal section to the normal section after being controlled from the normal section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 18, an eye-catching display is performed in a second situation in which the normal section normal is changed to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to the setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 19, no eye-catching display is performed in the third situation in which the settings are not changed for turning on the power of the slot machine 1 and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (ball output flag). As shown in FIG. 23, when the mode lottery result (set mode) is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios in the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed.

As described above, in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of the plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section. Further, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, eye-catching display is not performed in the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the start of business on the next day without changing the setting value, and eye-catching display is performed in the second situation in which the setting value is changed to the normal section at the start of business on the next day and then to the advantageous section, so that the eye-catching display allows the player to guess that the setting has been changed. This motivates the player to continue playing the game. In addition, by making the selection ratio of the eye-catching display different between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to motivate the player to hit the first table in the morning after the start of business hours, so that the eye-catching display can be performed with contents suitable for improving the operation rate of the slot machine first thing in the morning. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

(2-2) game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
It further comprises a production control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the production,
When the power of the slot machine is turned on, the game control means transmits a specific command (for example, a setting change command) capable of specifying whether or not the setting value is set by the setting value setting means to the effect control means (for example, Sa4 in FIG. 24),
After the effect control means receives the specific command, it is determined whether or not the set value is set by the set value setting means based on the specific command (for example, FIG. 28),
The advantage suggesting means selects one of the plurality of types of advantage suggestions at different ratios according to the determination result, and executes the advantage suggestion (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 28(c) and (d) and FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown at Sa4 in FIG. 24, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a setting change command that can specify whether or not the setting value has been changed. As shown in FIG. 28, after the sub-controller 91 receives the setting change command, it is determined whether or not the setting value has been changed based on the setting change command. As shown in FIGS. 28(c), (d), and 23, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios according to the determination result, and performs the eye-catching display. By doing so, the processing can be synchronized between the main control section 41 and the sub-control section 91 .

(2-3) further comprising clock means (for example, RTC) for clocking time information capable of specifying time;
Based on the time specified from the time information clocked by the clock means, it is determined whether or not the power has been turned on over a specific time (for example, 4:00 a.m.) after the power to the slot machine was cut off (for example, YES in S2 of FIG. 24),
The advantage suggesting means selects one of the plurality of types of advantage suggestions at different ratios according to the determination result, and executes the advantage suggestion (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 28(c) and (d) and FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, based on the time specified from the time information measured by the RTC, it is determined whether or not the power of the slot machine 1 was turned on over a specific time (4:00 am) after the power was turned off (YES in S2 of FIG. 24). As shown in FIGS. 28(c), (d), and 23, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios according to the determination result, and performs the eye-catching display. In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the slot machine has been turned on due to a change in the business day because it is determined whether or not the specific time (4:00 am) has passed.

(2-4) the plurality of types of parameters set by the parameter setting means include a predetermined parameter (for example, mode A) and a specific parameter (for example, mode B) that is more advantageous than the predetermined parameter;
The plurality of types of said advantage suggestions include a first advantage suggestion (e.g., eye-catching display A) and a second advantage suggestion (e.g., eye-catching display D) suggesting that the degree of advantage is higher than the first advantage suggestion,
When the parameter set by the parameter setting means is the specific parameter, the advantage suggesting means selects the specific parameter from the predetermined parameter and the specific parameter and executes the advantage suggestion in the second situation at a higher rate than in the first situation (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 28(c) and (d) and FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the result of the mode lottery includes determination of mode A and determination of mode B, which is more advantageous to the player than determination of mode A. The plural types of eye-catching displays include eye-catching displays A and eye-catching displays D that are suggested to be more advantageous to the player than eye-catching displays A. As shown in FIGS. 28(c), (d), and 23, when the result of the mode lottery is mode B, the sub-control unit 91 selects the eye-catching display D from among the eye-catching display A and the eye-catching display D at a higher rate in the second situation than in the first situation, and performs the eye-catching display. By doing so, the reliability that the mode B is determined when the eye-catching display D is displayed in the second situation is increased, so that the slot machines with advantageous lottery results in the second situation are more appealing, and the operating rate of the first slot machines in the morning can be improved.

(2-5) the plurality of types of parameters set by the parameter setting means include a predetermined parameter (for example, mode A) and a specific parameter (for example, mode B) that is more advantageous than the predetermined parameter;
The plurality of types of said advantage suggestions include a first advantage suggestion (e.g., eye-catching display A) and a second advantage suggestion (e.g., eye-catching display D) suggesting that the degree of advantage is higher than the first advantage suggestion,
When the parameter set by the parameter setting means is the specific parameter, the advantage suggesting means selects the specific parameter from the predetermined parameter and the specific parameter and executes the advantage suggestion in the second situation at a lower rate than in the first situation (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 28(c), (e), and FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the result of the mode lottery includes determination of mode A and determination of mode B, which is more advantageous to the player than determination of mode A. The plural types of eye-catching displays include eye-catching displays A and eye-catching displays D that are suggested to be more advantageous to the player than eye-catching displays A. As shown in FIGS. 28C, 28E, and 23, when the result of the mode lottery is mode B, the sub-control unit 91 selects eye-catching display D from among eye-catching display A and eye-catching display D and performs eye-catching display in the second situation at a lower rate than in the first situation. By doing so, although the reliability of mode B being determined when the eye-catching display D is displayed in the second situation or the fourth situation is lowered, the expectation that the mode B is determined even if the eye-catching display D is not displayed and the eye-catching display A is being displayed is increased, so that the operating rate of the slot machine first thing in the morning can be improved.

(3-1) 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,
Backup means (for example, RAM 41c) that holds backup information (for example, ball output flag) for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means (for example, processing for changing the setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player regarding power-on of the slot machine;
A game state control means (for example, a process for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41) that controls the game state between the first game state (for example, normal section normal) and the second game state (for example, advantageous section normal);
Advantageous control means (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or the advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery) for the player in the second game state;
Parameter setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of parameters (e.g., modes) with different degrees of advantage regarding the advantageous control regarding the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (e.g., a process of setting a mode lottery result by the main control unit 41);
an advantage suggesting means (for example, a process of performing an eye-catching display by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions (for example, an eye-catching display) that suggests which parameter is set by the parameter setting means;
When the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means when the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, control can be started based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the set value is set by the set value setting means for powering on the slot machine, the control can be started from the first game state without starting the control based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the second game state to the first game state, in a first situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17),
After being controlled to the first game state by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine, in a second situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
In a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine and control is started from the second game state based on the backup information, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 31),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the second situation and the third situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the second situation and the third situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 32),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the first situation and the second situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 21).

Specifically, as shown in S33 of FIG. 27 and FIG. 28(b), the main control unit 41 performs a mode lottery when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display in a first situation in which the normal section is changed from the normal section to the normal section after being controlled from the normal section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 18, an eye-catching display is performed in a second situation in which the normal section normal is changed to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to the setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 31, an eye-catching display is performed in the third situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (ball output flag). As shown in FIG. 32, when the mode lottery result (set mode) is the same in the second situation and the third situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the third situation, and the eye-catching display is performed. As shown in FIG. 21, when the mode lottery result (set mode) is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same rate in the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed.

As described above, in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of the plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section. In addition, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the opening of the next day's business without changing the set value, and the second situation where the setting value is changed to the normal section at the opening of the next day's business and then to the advantageous section are both eye-catching displays, so that the player cannot guess whether or not the setting has been changed. As a result, the game parlor can allow each player to play the game in an equal manner. In addition, since the eye-catching display is performed in the third situation as well, the player can know the suggested contents of the eye-catching display of the previous day. Further, by sharing the selection ratio of the eye-catching display between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to share the processing in both, thereby reducing the processing load. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

(3-2) further comprising pre-determining means (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining display results that allow derivation,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (for example, winning a lottery target combination of combination numbers 7 to 41), the transition from the first game state to the second game state is determined (for example, FIG. 28(a)),
The advantage suggesting means executes the advantage suggesting when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the specific decision result in the third situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 31(e)).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(a), when any of the winning combination numbers 7 to 41 is won, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. As shown in FIG. 31(e), the sub-control section 91 performs an eye-catching display when winning any of the lottery target combinations of combination numbers 7 to 41 in the third situation. By doing so, the eye-catching display is performed in the third situation at the same rate as in the second situation, so it is possible to make it difficult to guess in which situation the eye-catching display is being performed.

(4-1) 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,
Backup means (for example, RAM 41c) that holds backup information (for example, ball output flag) for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means (for example, processing for changing the setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player regarding power-on of the slot machine;
A game state control means (for example, a process for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41) that controls the game state between the first game state (for example, normal section normal) and the second game state (for example, advantageous section normal);
Advantageous control means (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or the advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery) for the player in the second game state;
Parameter setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of parameters (e.g., modes) with different degrees of advantage regarding the advantageous control regarding the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (e.g., a process of setting a mode lottery result by the main control unit 41);
an advantage suggesting means (for example, a process of performing an eye-catching display by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions (for example, an eye-catching display) that suggests which parameter is set by the parameter setting means;
When the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means when the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, control can be started based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the set value is set by the set value setting means for powering on the slot machine, the control can be started from the first game state without starting the control based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the second game state to the first game state, in a first situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17),
After being controlled to the first game state by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine, in a second situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
In a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine and control is started from the second game state based on the backup information, the advantage suggestion is executed (for example, the example shown in FIG. 31),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the second situation and the third situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at the same selection ratio in the second situation and the third situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 32),
When the parameters set by the parameter setting means are the same in the first situation and the second situation, one of the plurality of types of the advantage suggestion is executed at different selection ratios in the first situation and the second situation (for example, the example shown in FIG. 23).

Specifically, as shown in S33 of FIG. 27 and FIG. 28(b), the main control unit 41 performs a mode lottery when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display in a first situation in which the normal section is changed from the normal section to the normal section after being controlled from the normal section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 18, an eye-catching display is performed in a second situation in which the normal section normal is changed to the advantageous section normal after the normal section normal is controlled due to the setting change regarding power-on of the slot machine 1.例文帳に追加As shown in FIG. 31, an eye-catching display is performed in the third situation in which the settings are not changed when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and the control is started from the normal advantageous section based on the backup information (ball output flag). As shown in FIG. 32, when the mode lottery result (set mode) is the same in the second situation and the third situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at the same ratio in the second situation and the third situation, and the eye-catching display is performed. As shown in FIG. 23, when the mode lottery result (set mode) is the same in the first situation and the second situation, one eye-catching display is selected from a plurality of types of eye-catching display at different ratios in the first situation and the second situation, and the eye-catching display is performed.

As described above, in the first situation and the second situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of the plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section. In addition, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the opening of the next day's business without changing the set value, and the second situation where the setting value is changed to the normal section at the opening of the next day's business and then to the advantageous section are both eye-catching displays, so that the player cannot guess whether or not the setting has been changed. As a result, the game parlor can allow each player to play the game in an equal manner. In addition, since the eye-catching display is performed in the third situation as well, the player can know the suggested contents of the eye-catching display of the previous day. In addition, by making the selection ratio of the eye-catching display different between the first situation and the second situation, it is possible to motivate the player to hit the first table in the morning after the start of business hours, so that the eye-catching display can be performed with contents suitable for improving the operation rate of the slot machine first thing in the morning. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

(5-1) 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,
Backup means (for example, RAM 41c) that holds backup information (for example, ball output flag) for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means (for example, processing for changing the setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player regarding power-on of the slot machine;
A game state control means (for example, a process for controlling the ball output state by the main control unit 41) that controls the game state between the first game state (for example, normal section normal) and the second game state (for example, advantageous section normal);
Advantageous control means (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery by the main control unit 41) for performing advantageous control (for example, control to the advantageous interval CZ or the advantageous interval AT based on the point privilege lottery) for the player in the second game state;
Parameter setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of parameters (e.g., modes) with different degrees of advantage regarding the advantageous control regarding the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (e.g., a process of setting a mode lottery result by the main control unit 41);
an advantage suggesting means (for example, a process of performing an eye-catching display by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions (for example, an eye-catching display) that suggests which parameter is set by the parameter setting means;
When the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means when the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, control can be started based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 19),
When the set value is set by the set value setting means for powering on the slot machine, the control can be started from the first game state without starting the control based on the backup information (for example, the example shown in FIG. 18),
The advantage suggesting means, after being controlled from the second game state to the first game state, executes the advantage suggestion in a first situation in which the first game state is shifted to the second game state (for example, the example shown in FIG. 17),
A second situation where the setting value is set by the setting value setting means for powering on the slot machine and then the game state is changed to the second gaming state after being controlled to the first gaming state, and a third situation where the setting value is not set by the setting value setting means for powering on the slot machine and control is started from the second game state based on the backup information. example of the third situation shown in ).

Specifically, as shown in S33 of FIG. 27 and FIG. 28(b), the main control unit 41 performs a mode lottery when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs an eye-catching display in a first situation in which the normal section is changed from the normal section to the normal section after being controlled from the normal section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 34 (example of second situation) and FIG. 35 (example of third situation), a special effect state is established in either a second situation in which control is performed in the normal section due to a change in power supply of the slot machine 1 and then the normal section is changed to normal in the advantageous section, or a third situation in which the control is started from normal in the advantageous section based on backup information (ball output flag) without changing the setting in relation to power-on of the slot machine 1.

As described above, in the first situation in which the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, an eye-catching display is provided that suggests which of the plurality of types of modes with different degrees of advantage is set. Specifically, when Mode B, which is highly expected to be given benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT), is determined, eye-catching display D is likely to be displayed. For this reason, the eye-catching display allows the player to pay attention to what ball-out state is controlled in the advantageous section. Further, for example, when the game parlor is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of business on the previous day, the third situation where the advantageous section is continued at the opening of business on the next day without changing the set value, and the second situation where the setting value is changed to the normal section at the start of business on the next day and then to the advantageous section, the special effect state is brought about, so the player cannot guess whether or not the setting has been changed. As a result, the game parlor can allow each player to play the game in an equal manner. In this way, an eye-catching display regarding the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section can be preferably executed.

(5-2) updating means (for example, processing for updating the points by the main control unit 41) for updating an update value (for example, points) based on the progress of the game in the second game state;
update value suggesting means capable of suggesting the update value (for example, a process of suggesting a point by the sub-controller 91),
When the update value reaches a specific value (for example, the final point (1000p)), control to a game state more advantageous to the player than the second game state (for example, control to the advantageous section CZ) is performed (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 34(e) and (f)),
The update value suggesting means does not suggest the update value in the special effect state (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 34(b) to 34(e)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of updating the update value (updated point value) based on the progress of the game in the advantageous section. The sub-controller 91 suggests an updated point value. As shown in FIGS. 34(e) and 34(f), when the updated point value reaches the final point (1000p), control is performed to the advantageous section CZ, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal advantageous section. As shown in FIGS. 34(b) to 34(e), the sub-control section 91 does not suggest an updated point value in the special effect state. In this way, since the point update value is not suggested in the special performance state, it is possible to confirm the point update value and make it impossible to know whether or not the points and the ball-out state have been taken over from the end of business on the previous day.

(5-3) The special effect state continues until the game state is controlled to be more advantageous to the player than the second game state (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 34(b) to (e)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 34(b) to (e), the special effect state continues until the advantageous zone CZ is reached. In this way, since the state is not known until the game state is controlled to a game state advantageous to the player such as the advantageous section CZ, the player is motivated to continue the game until the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player.

(5-4) further comprising display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
The display means, when being controlled to the second game state, displays a background image corresponding to the second game state (for example, the example shown in FIG. 37(a1)),
The background image is commonly displayed regardless of whether or not the special effect state is set (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 37(a1) and (b1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image corresponding to the advantageous section when controlled to the advantageous section. As shown in FIGS. 37(a1) and (b1), the background image corresponding to the advantageous section is commonly displayed regardless of whether the special effect state is set or not. By doing so, the data related to the background image can be shared.

(5-5) further comprising advance notice effect executing means (for example, processing for executing a benefit suggesting effect by the sub-controller 91) capable of executing a notice effect (for example, point update effect) for suggesting the advantageous control;
The effect mode of the notice effect executed in the special effect state is the same as the effect mode of the notice effect executed when being controlled to the second game state (for example, examples shown in FIGS. 37(a2) and (b2)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a notice effect (for example, a point update effect) relating to control to the second ball-out state. As shown in FIGS. 37(a2) and (b2), the effect mode of the point update effect executed in the special effect state is the same as the effect mode of the point update effect executed when the control is in the advantageous section. By doing so, it is possible to share the data related to the announcement effect.

(5-6) When the slot machine is powered on, the set value is not set by the set value setting means, and even in a fourth situation where the control is started from the first game state based on the backup information, a special effect state is entered (for example, the example shown in FIG. 36).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, even in the fourth situation in which the settings are not changed with respect to turning on the power of the slot machine 1 and the control is started from the normal section normal based on the backup information (ball output flag), the special effect state is established. In this way, both the second situation and the fourth situation in which the power is turned on after the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off and started from the normal section are controlled to the special performance state, so that the processing can be shared in both, and the processing load can be reduced.

[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 advantageous control]
In Embodiments 1 to 3, as advantageous control, a point privilege lottery is performed when each arrival point is reached, and an example of controlling to the advantageous section CZ or advantageous section AT based on the lottery result of the point privilege lottery is shown. However, without being limited to this, in each game during the normal advantageous interval, a lottery may be performed as to whether or not to give the privilege (advantageous interval CZ or advantageous interval AT), and the awarding ratio of the privilege may be changed according to the set mode. Also, in the final points, a lottery may be performed so that the awarding ratio of the privilege differs according to the set mode.

[About parameters]
In Embodiments 1 to 3, the mode was exemplified as an example of the parameter. Mode lottery is exemplified as specific processing for setting any one of a plurality of types of parameters with different degrees of advantage regarding advantageous control with respect to the transition from the normal advantageous interval to the advantageous interval AT or the advantageous interval CZ. However, the specific processing is not limited to mode lottery, and may be scenario lottery. Scenario lottery determines one of a plurality of types of scenarios. For example, the scenario may determine the grant ratio of benefits (advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT) at each of the above-mentioned reaching points (300p, 500p, 700p). For example, there are privilege giving ratios A, B, and C, and when scenario A is selected, the privilege giving ratios are determined to be B, A, and C at each reaching point, and when scenario B is selected, the privilege giving ratios are decided to be A, C, and B at each reaching point, and at each reaching point, a scenario may be determined by lottery in which the advantage of giving a privilege is determined. In this case, the eye-catching display suggests which scenario has been selected.

Further, the specific process is not limited to the mode lottery, and when the number of games played reaches the ceiling game number, the advantageous section CT or the advantageous section AT may be given, and the number of ceiling games may be drawn by lottery. Further, as the specific processing, the number of final points may be selected by lottery. Further, as the specifying process, the winning probability of the advantageous section CT or the advantageous section AT at each reaching point may be selected by lottery. Also, it may be advantageous when the setting is changed. For example, when the setting is changed, a predetermined ceiling game number (for example, 100G) or a predetermined final point (200p) may be determined.

[About the eye-catching display]
In the second embodiment, the eye-catching display is determined by lottery in the third situation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when performing an eye-catching display in the third situation, it is possible to display what was performed during the previous transition from the normal section to the advantageous section. In addition, when an eye-catching display lottery is performed, it may be reviewed in accordance with the current situation such as the updated value of the current points. For example, when the current point update value is 990p and there are 10p left to reach the point, an eye-catching display D with a high degree of expectation may be performed, or the eye-catching display D may be performed even when the transition to the advantageous section CZ or the advantageous section AT is decided.

[About the notice effect]
In the second embodiment, when the points determined by the point acquisition lottery are equal to or more than the predetermined points, the points determined by the point update performance are not suggested in the special performance state, but the present invention is not limited to this and the following may be done. For example, when the points determined by the point acquisition lottery are less than or equal to a specific point (for example, 10p), the points determined by the point renewal effect may not be suggested in the special effect state. In addition, all the points determined by the point update effect may not be suggested.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined. The second embodiment or third embodiment may be applied to the modifications and notes disclosed in the first embodiment, the third embodiment may be applied to the modifications and notes disclosed in the second embodiment, and any combination may be made.

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 insertion part, 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 part, 27 side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R reel backlight, 41 main control Section, 41a Main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 Liquid Crystal Display, 53 Speaker, 56 Production Switch, 91 Sub Control Section, 91a Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
A slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variably displaying the variable display unit, and winning a prize according to the display result,
backup means for holding backup information for backing up the control state;
setting value setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of stages of setting values with different degrees of advantage for a player when turning on the power of the slot machine;
section control means for controlling between a normal section not controlled to an advantageous state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and an advantageous section controlled to the advantageous state;
Advantageous control means capable of controlling to a normal state in which the operation mode is not notified when the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section, and controlling to the advantageous state when a transition condition is satisfied in the normal state;
Mode control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of types of modes in which the transition condition is likely to be satisfied in the normal state, and capable of controlling a transition from the normal section to the advantageous section to any of the plurality of types of modes;
an advantage suggesting means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of advantage suggestions indicating to which mode the mode control means controls,
said advantage suggesting means is more likely to execute a second advantage suggestion than a first advantage suggestion among a plurality of types of advantage suggestions when being controlled to a first mode by said mode control means, and more likely to execute said first advantage suggestion than said second advantage suggestion among a plurality of types of advantage suggestions when said mode control means is controlled to a second mode;
When the set value is not set by the set value setting means when powering on the slot machine, control can be started based on the backup information,
With respect to power-on of the slot machine, when the set value is set by the set value setting means, control is not started based on the backup information, and control can be started from the normal section,
The advantage suggesting means is
After being controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section, in a first situation in which the normal section transitions to the advantageous section, executing the advantage suggestion;
executing the suggestion of the advantage in a second situation in which the normal section is changed to the advantageous section after being controlled to the normal section by setting the set value by the set value setting means with respect to turning on the power of the slot machine;
executing the advantage suggestion in a third situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means with respect to power-on of the slot machine and control is started from the advantageous section based on the backup information;
executing the advantage indication in a fourth situation in which the set value is not set by the set value setting means when the power of the slot machine is turned on, and control is started from the normal section based on the backup information, and then the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section;
The first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are executed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the first mode and when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the third situation is the first mode, and the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the second mode and in the third situation when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the second mode. Execute the second advantage suggestion,
The first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are executed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the first situation is the first mode and when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the first mode, and the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the first situation is the second mode and in the second situation when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the second mode. Execute the second advantage suggestion,
When the mode controlled by the mode control means is the first mode in the second situation and when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the first mode in the fourth situation, the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate, and the first advantage suggestion and the second advantage suggestion are performed at the same rate when the mode controlled by the mode control means in the second situation is the second mode and in the fourth situation when the mode controlled by the mode control means is the second mode. Execute the second advantage suggestion,
the transition condition may be satisfied when an update value updated from an initial value in the normal state reaches a specific value;
The slot machine further comprises update value suggestion display means for performing an update value suggestion display capable of suggesting the update value,
The update value suggestion display means is capable of starting the update value suggestion display from an initial value, regardless of which of the initial values of the update values in the first situation and the second situation and the update value based on the backup information in the third situation is;
After the power supply of the slot machine is turned on, until the number of bets for starting the variable display on the variable display unit is set, a demonstration effect state is set in which the update value suggestive display is not performed;
The slot machine, wherein the effect mode of the demonstration effect state is a common mode regardless of whether or not the set value is set in the set value setting means.

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