JP7336283B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

As the types of winnings, there are types such as small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when the display result corresponding to the minor combination is drawn on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of minor combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is drawn on the winning line, the 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. Also, it is possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode 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 one in which an advantageous zone lamp is lit in a specific game state such as ART which is advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-69356 A

In the above-described slot machine, for example, there are a notification interval in which the advantageous interval lamp is lit and a non-announcement interval in which the advantageous interval lamp is extinguished. In the case where the notification interval is switched to the non-notification interval and then switched to the notification interval again, it may be difficult to recognize that the notification interval has been switched to the non-notification interval.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to make it easy to understand that the information section is switched to the non-notification section when the information section is switched to the non-notification section and then switched to the information section again. To provide a slot machine that allows

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,
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
section control means for controlling either a non-notification section in which operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means cannot be notified or a notification section in which the operation information can be notified;
and a specific light emitting means capable of lighting during the notification interval,
When the transition condition is satisfied in the non-notification section, the non-notification section is switched to the notification section,
When the advantageous state advantageous to the player ends in the notification interval, there are a first situation in which the notification interval is switched to the non-notification interval, and a second situation in which the notification interval is continued,
When the first situation occurs, the degree of advantage regarding control to the advantageous state is higher than when the second situation occurs,
At least in a specific period after switching from the notification interval to the non-notification interval, lighting of the specific light emitting means is restricted during the notification interval and during the non-notification interval,
In both the first situation and the second situation, the
Operation information is not reported,
When the first decision is made in the game, the transition condition is established,
When the second decision is made in the game, the transition condition is not established,
Lighting of the specific light emitting means is not restricted, and the specific light emitting means can be turned on when the first determination is made.
Note that the slot machine may have the following configuration.
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple 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,
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A non-notification interval (for example, normal interval) in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means cannot be notified, and a notification interval in which the operation information can be notified ( For example, an interval control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) that controls either an advantageous interval);
A specific suggestion means (for example, a process for executing an advantageous section transition effect by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a specific suggestion (for example, an advantageous zone transition effect) that suggests that the notification section is in progress;
When a transition condition (for example, winning an advantageous section) is satisfied in the non-notification section, the non-notification section is switched to the notification section (for example, FIG. 3),
When an advantageous state (e.g., advantageous interval AT) for the player ends in the notification interval, a first situation in which the notification interval is switched to the non-notification interval, and a second situation in which the notification interval continues. (for example, FIG. 3), and
The player's advantage is different between the first situation and the second situation (for example, FIG. 3),
Whether it is in the notification interval at least for a specific period after switching from the notification interval to the non-notification interval (for example, the period from the game controlled to the normal interval to the end of the next game of the game) regardless of whether the execution of the specific suggestion is restricted (for example, FIG. 24(a)),
When the first determination (for example, 6-choice bell winning) is made in the game, the transition condition is established,
When a second determination (for example, watermelon winning, cherry winning) is made in the game, the transition condition is not satisfied,
The specific suggestion means makes the specific suggestion based on the first decision after the restriction on the execution of the specific suggestion is lifted (for example, FIG. 25(b)).

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to this embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations for winning combinations, and awarding at the time of winning; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as a lottery target combination for each gaming state; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when winning a push-in order; It is a figure for demonstrating the standard of a model test. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of transition of the net increase during an advantageous interval; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the AT win rate, the number of AT wins, and the 2400 card reach rate; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining termination control and continuation control; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between continuous control, AT winning rate, and net increase; It is a diagram for explaining the freeze winning, the normal winning, and the reset suggesting effect. It is a figure for demonstrating AT winning game number lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating AT acquisition number lottery. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a stop promotion notification effect; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control when an abnormality is detected; It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion effect; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the setting suggestion effect and the advantageous section transition selection; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the setting suggestion effect and the advantageous section transition selection; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the setting suggestion effect and the advantageous section transition selection; It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state according to the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the various lottery tables which concern on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production|presentation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production|presentation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production|presentation which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production|presentation which concerns on 2nd 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 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of a housing 1a having an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) on which a plurality of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged horizontally. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side, and are arranged in upper, middle, and lower three stages in a see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is arranged so that it can be displayed and seen from the player's side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The net increase in a given state (Normal Section Normal, Advantageous Section Normal, Advantageous Section AT) is the total number of medals paid out in a given state (Normal Section Normal, Advantageous Section Normal, Advantageous Section AT) to the predetermined state ( It is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount in the normal section normal, the advantageous section normal, and the advantageous section AT).

Both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal are in a state of decreasing medals. Advantageous section AT is a state in which medals are increased. The advantageous section AT is in a state more advantageous to the player than the normal section or the normal advantageous section. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 8 in the advantageous section AT. .

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

In the normal section normal, if the advantageous section is won, it is controlled in the advantageous section normal. Advantageous section Normal, when AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, if the continuation control is performed, the advantageous section normal control is performed, and if the end control is performed, the normal section normal control is performed. Also, when termination control is performed in the advantageous section normal, control is performed in the normal section normal.

The main control unit 41 can execute termination control and continuation control. The end control is executed when the control to the advantageous state (advantageous section AT in the present embodiment) that is advantageous to the player in the advantageous section is completed, or when a predetermined termination condition is established in the normal advantageous section. This is the control for ending the control for the advantageous section. Continuation control is control for continuing control to an advantageous section when control to an advantageous state (advantageous section AT) ends in the advantageous section.

When the control for the advantageous section AT or the normal advantageous section ends by the end control, the control for the advantageous section ends. In this case, the next game is controlled to the normal section (normal section normal). At that time, the information about the advantageous section is erased. The information on the advantageous interval includes information such as the number of games played in the advantageous interval, the net increase in the advantageous interval, the net increase in the advantageous interval AT, and the like.

End control is performed when a limiter condition or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied in an advantageous section (advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT), or when an end condition corresponding to the net increase number is satisfied at the end of the advantageous section AT (described later) and so on. Termination control is also executed when initialization is performed by changing settings. If the termination control is not performed at the end of the advantageous section AT, the continuation control is performed.

For example, the limiter conditions include that the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (1500 G), or that the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400). . In addition, for example, the optional end condition includes that a predetermined upper limit number of games has been played without winning an advantageous win in the normal advantageous section.

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

When the advantageous section is normally controlled again after the end control is performed, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized, and the number of games played in the advantageous section is started to be counted. Further, in this case, the main control unit 41 cannot grasp the net increase when the control was performed in the advantageous section AT last time.

On the other hand, when the control for the advantageous section AT is finished by the continuous control, the control for the advantageous section is continued and the control for the advantageous section is normally performed. Further, in this case, control to the advantageous section continues, so the information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized. In other words, the main control unit 41 can continue to count the number of games played in the advantageous interval, and can grasp the net increase when the previous advantageous interval AT was controlled.

In this embodiment, the control to the advantageous section AT is terminated by the continuous control and the control to the advantageous section normal is performed, and the control to the advantageous section AT is terminated by the termination control to perform the control to the normal section normal. It is designed to have different advantages depending on the situation. For example, in FIG. 10, which will be described later, the AT winning rate, the number of acquired ATs, and the rate of reaching 2400 cards differ between when the continuation control is performed and when the end control is performed. Note that the end control may be more advantageous than the continuation control. Further, the continuous control may be more advantageous than the termination control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, CB is provided as a special role. As small prizes, a middle bell, upper bells 1 to 8, watermelon, and cherry are provided. As a replay role, a normal reply is provided.

The middle bell is a role corresponding to the main character described above. The upper bells 1 to 8 are wins corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary wins, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bells. Specifically, when the middle bell is won, 11 coins are paid out, and when the upper bells 1 to 8 are won, 2 coins are paid out. When the watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the setting is changed based on the setting change operation, the main control section 41 performs initialization processing for initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, the game-related information stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and the normal section is controlled. In this case, as described above, the main control unit 41 cannot grasp the net increase when the control was performed in the advantageous section AT last time.

[About type test]
The slot machine 1 is capable of outputting an external output signal indicating a game state, an error occurrence situation, and the like. These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and through the external output board 1000 and the information provision terminal board 1010 of the game parlor (hall) where the slot machine 1 is installed, the hall computer and the The information is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the slot machine 1 .

The slot machine 1 is also configured to be able to externally output signals used for type testing. In the industry where gaming machines such as slot machines are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third-party organization is obligatory at the pre-shipment stage. There are special circumstances in which shipment to amusement centers is permitted.

The slot machine 1 includes an input/output board for inputting/outputting signals used for testing. The input/output board is electrically connected to the game control board 40 and the performance control board 90 . The test signals output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus include a game start signal for starting the game such as setting the number of bets and spinning the reels to start the game, and a game signal for ending the game such as stopping the reels. An end signal, a signal capable of specifying the number of payouts, and the like are included.

The input/output board mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and an electrically connecting test device. A connector is provided for The type test is performed by inputting/outputting various signals while the input/output board and the test device are connected by a connector. When the slot machine 1 outputs the test signal, the test signal is input to the test device via the input/output board. As a result, the number of games played in the slot machine 1, the number of bets set, the number of medals paid out, and the like can be specified by the testing apparatus.

As described above, input/output of information is repeatedly performed between the slot machine 1 and the testing apparatus via the input/output board, and the game can be automatically played repeatedly. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

[Type test standards]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the criteria for type testing. The type test is carried out for the purpose of regulating gaming machines that are likely to significantly arouse the gambling spirit. As shown in FIG. 8, a type test includes a short-term test, a medium-short term test, a medium-term test and a long-term test. In the table shown in FIG. 8, "number of games played" indicates the specified number of games to be played in each test, and "upper limit" indicates the upper limit of the payout rate. The ball payout ratio is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount in a period of playing a specified number of games.

In each test, if the ball output rate exceeds the upper limit as a result of executing the prescribed number of games, it falls under the category of a gaming machine that may significantly arouse the gambling spirit, and does not pass the model test. In this way, the type test excludes slot machines that may significantly arouse gambling.

For example, when control to the advantageous interval AT, which is advantageous to the player, ends, and after a short period of time has passed, the control to the advantageous interval AT is continued for a long period of time, the ball payout rate exceeds the above-described upper limit value. , the medals will be paid out excessively in a short period of time. In such a case, the gambling spirit is remarkably aroused, and the player is unintentionally and continuously controlled to the advantageous section AT. In view of the circumstances described above, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured so as to prevent unintentional continuous control to the advantageous section AT.

As shown in FIG. 8, the short-term test consists of 400 games (hereinafter also referred to as "G"). The upper limit of the ball payout rate in the test is 220%. The medium-short term test is a 1600G test. The upper limit of the payout rate in the test is 150%. The medium time test performs a test of 6000G. The upper limit of the payout rate in the test is 125%. Long-term testing is performed at 17500G. The upper limit of the payout rate in the test is 115%.

In this embodiment, the prescribed number of bets required to execute one game is three. For example, in the short-time test, if the number of bets per game is set to 3 and 400 G is played, the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets is 1200. Here, if the player wins the middle bell with 11 medals in all the games, the total number of medals to be paid out is 400G×11=4400. In this case, the ball output rate is 1200/4400=367%, which exceeds the upper limit of 220%, and thus does not pass the type test.

In the present embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be eight in the advantageous section AT, which is in an advantageous state. In the above example, if you win the middle bell with 11 cards in all games, the number of payouts (11 cards) - the number of bets (3 cards) = 8 cards, so the net increase in 1G is 8 cards. Become. However, if the advantageous section AT continues for 400G, the ball output rate will be 367%, which exceeds the upper limit (220%), and the model test will not be passed.

Therefore, in order to pass the type test, it is necessary to limit the number of games controlled in the advantageous section AT in the 400G that is continuously executed. For example, in 400G that is continuously executed, the number of games controlled in the advantageous section normal is controlled to 220G, and the number of games controlled in the advantageous section AT (normal section normal or advantageous section normal) is controlled to 180G. Suppose

Suppose that the number of 1G net additions in 220G that is controlled normally in the advantageous section is 0, and the number of 1G net additions in 220G that is controlled in the advantageous section AT is 8. In this case, since the number of bets per game is set to 3 and the game is executed for 400 G, the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets is 1200.

Also, the total number of medals paid out in the normal advantageous section of 220 games is 660 (=220G×3), and the total number of medals paid out in the advantageous section AT of 180 games is 1980 (=180G×11). Therefore, the total number of medals paid out at 400G is 2640 (660+1980). In this case, the payout rate is 2640/1200=220%, which matches the upper limit (220%) of the payout rate, and thus passes the model test.

In the above example, the number of medals (net increase) increased in the advantageous section AT of 180 games is: total number of payouts (11 medals x 180G = 1980 medals) - total number of bets (3 medals x 180G = 540 medals) = 1440 medals becomes. In other words, in the above example, if the number of games controlled in the advantageous section AT is 180G or less (net addition of 1440 cards or less), the model test is passed, but the number of games controlled in the advantageous section AT is less than 180G. If it exceeds (exceeds net increase of 1440 sheets), it will not pass the type test.

[An example of the transition of the net increase in the advantageous section]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the transition of the net increase during the advantageous interval. In the example described above, the 1G net increase number in 220G controlled normally in the advantageous section is 0, and the 1G net increase number in 180G controlled in the advantageous section AT is 8.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, similarly, an example in which 220G control is performed normally in the advantageous section and then 180G control is performed in the advantageous section AT will be described. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of 1G net additions is −1 in the normal advantageous section, and 8 in the advantageous section AT.

In FIG. 9A, the vertical axis indicates the net increase, and the horizontal axis indicates the number of execution Gs. As shown in FIG. 9A, control is performed normally in the advantageous section, and when the 220th G ends, the net increase is -220 (=-1 x 220G). Then, it is assumed that control is performed to the advantageous section AT from the 221st G. In 180G from the 221st G to the 400th G, the net increase is 1440 (=8×180G). As a result, after 400G, the net increase is 1220 (=1440-220).

In the example explained earlier, if the net increase is 0 in the normal advantageous section of 220G, and the net increase in 1G is 8 in the advantageous section AT of 180G, the net increase will be 1440 after the passage of 400G. It reaches the upper limit of 220% for short-term tests. However, if the net increase in 1G is -1 in the normal advantageous section, it will decrease by 220 in the normal advantageous section, so after 400G the net increase will remain at 1220, which is the upper limit of the short-term test (220% ) is never reached.

However, the example of FIG. 9(a) explains the case where the net addition number changes on average. isn't it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9(b), it is assumed that, in the case of normal control in the advantageous section, winnings in succession with a large number of payouts (for example, 11-card combination) happen to occur. As a result, when the number of cards increases by 80, the net increase is -140 after 220G. As a result, after 400G, the net increase is 1300 (=1440-140). However, even in this case, the upper limit (220%) of the short-term test is not reached.

In the example described above in which the number of 1G net additions is 0 in the normal advantageous section, if even a small amount of stochastic variation such as shown in FIG. will be lost. However, as shown in FIG. 9, if the 1G net increase number is set to -1 in the normal advantageous section, even if stochastic variations occur, the upper limit of the short test will be exceeded. It is possible to reduce the probability of occurrence of such cases as much as possible.

[AT winning rate, number of ATs acquired, and 2400 card achievement rate]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, when the net increase in the advantageous section AT is designed to be 8, an upper limit (for example, 180 G) is set for the number of games that can be controlled in the advantageous section AT, After the end of the advantageous section AT, it is desirable to control to the non-advantageous section AT in which the number of 1G net additions is negative (eg, -1) for a predetermined period (eg, 220G).

Based on the above, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is designed as follows. As described above, when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the main control unit 41 performs either continuation control or end control. When the continuous control is performed, the advantageous section normal control is performed by the end of the control to the advantageous section AT. That is, the control to the advantageous section continues. In this case, information relating to the advantageous section is not initialized, and information such as the net increase during the previous advantageous section AT control and the net increase during the advantageous section is retained.

On the other hand, when the end control is performed, the normal section (normal section normal) is controlled by the end of the control to the advantageous section AT. After being controlled to the normal interval for about one game, when the advantageous interval (normal advantageous interval) is again controlled, the information regarding the advantageous interval is initialized. As a result, the information such as the net increase number during the previous advantageous section AT control and the net increase number during the advantageous section is erased.

In the present embodiment, when the 1st G start operation controlled normally for the advantageous section is performed, the lottery for the number of AT winning games and the lottery for the number of AT wins are performed. The main control unit 41 determines the number of AT winning games by lottery in the AT winning game number lottery.

Advantageous section AT is won when the number of AT winning games has passed after normal control. For example, when 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games, the advantageous section AT is won in the 220G (AT winning game) after the normal control of the advantageous section, and the advantageous section AT is controlled from the next game. become. Winning to the advantageous section AT may be determined when an AT winning game start operation is performed. Other details of the lottery for the number of AT winning games will be described later with reference to FIG. Alternatively, an AT lottery may be held for each game to determine whether or not to win the advantageous section AT.

Further, the main control unit 41 determines the number of obtained ATs by lottery in the obtained AT number lottery. The number of AT acquisitions is the number of medals to be increased from the time control is performed to the advantageous section AT to the end of control to the advantageous section AT. The main control unit 41 determines the number of AT games to be given when controlling the advantageous section AT based on the number of acquired ATs.

For example, it is assumed that it is decided to increase the number of medals by 480 in the AT acquisition lottery. In this embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is 8 in the advantageous section AT, so if it is decided to increase the number of medals by 480, the number of AT games is 60G (= 480/ 8 cards) are given. In addition, the details of the AT acquisition number lottery will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 .

In the present embodiment, the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT (hereinafter also referred to as "AT winning rate") according to the number of games completed after the advantageous section is normally controlled (hereinafter also referred to as "elapsed game number") ) are designed differently.

For example, in a period in which the number of games played after being controlled normally in the advantageous section is 201G to 250G, the rate of control in the advantageous section AT is higher than in a period in which the number of games played is 1G to 200G. (AT winning rate is high). In other words, in the lottery for the number of AT winning games, the rate of determining any one of 201G to 250G is higher than the rate of determining any one of 1G to 200G.

In addition, in the present embodiment, control to the advantageous interval AT is completed after control to the advantageous interval AT according to the number of games played until the advantageous interval AT is won after being controlled to the advantageous interval normal. The number of medals (the number of AT acquisition) that increases until the time is reached, and the rate at which the increase in medals reaches 2400 in the advantageous section (the limiter condition based on the net increase is satisfied) (hereinafter also referred to as the "2400 achievement rate"). designed differently. A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the AT win rate, the number of AT wins, and the 2400 card reach rate. As shown in FIG. 10, when continuous control is performed, the AT win rate is X11, the number of AT wins is Y11, and the 2400 card achievement rate is Z11 in the period in which the number of elapsed games is 1G to 200G. , and in the period in which the number of elapsed games is 201G to 250G (hereinafter also referred to as "first period"), the AT win rate is X12, the number of AT wins is Y12, and the 2400 card achievement rate is Z12. , and in the period in which the number of elapsed games is 251G to 300G (hereinafter also referred to as "second period"), the AT win rate is X13, the number of AT wins is Y13, and the 2400 card achievement rate is Z13. .

On the other hand, when the end control is performed, in the period in which the number of elapsed games is 1G to 200G, the AT winning rate is X21, the number of AT wins is Y21, the 2400 card reaching rate is Z21, and the first During the period, the AT win rate is X22, the number of AT wins is Y22, and the rate of reaching 2400 is Z22. In the second period, the AT win rate is X23 and the number of AT wins is Y23. , the 2400 sheet arrival rate is Z23.

In this embodiment, X11>X21, Y11<Y21, Z11<Z21, X12>X22, Y12<Y22, Z12<Z22, X13>X23, Y13<Y23, Z13<Z23, X11<X12, Y11 >Y12, Z11>Z12, X13<X12, Y13>Y12, Z13>Z12, X21<X22, Y21>Y22, Z21>Z22, X23<X22, Y23>Y22, Z23>Z22 It is More specifically, it is as follows.

After the end control ends the control to the advantageous section, the period from being controlled to the advantageous section again until 200 G (hereinafter also referred to as "the number of specific games") is consumed is the first time after the period has passed. The rate of control in the advantageous section AT is lower (X21<X22) than in the period (201G to 250G). By doing so, it is possible not only to prevent the gambling spirit from being remarkably aroused, but also to prevent the tokens from being excessively paid out in a lump in a short period of time. Note that the period is not limited to the above-described first period (201G to 250G), and may be a period including all games after 201G.

In addition, when one set value is set, after the end control ends the control to the advantageous section, the first period (201G to 250G) is higher than the ratio of control to the advantageous interval AT in the second period (251G to 300G) after the first period from the specific timing (X22>X23). In this way, the game is motivated to continue playing until a specific number of games are played, and it becomes difficult for the player to finish the game as the control to the advantageous section AT ends. can be improved.

Here, one setting value is setting 6, for example. Alternatively, settings 4 to 6 may be used. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, it is designed so that the pattern in which the number of net additions changes varies according to the set value. Note that it is not limited to the second period (201G to 250G) described above, and may be another period (eg, 301G to 350G).

Also, when one set value is set, in the first period (201G to 250G) from the specific timing (timing when 200G is completed) when the specific number of games (200G) is completed after the continuous control is performed The ratio of control to the advantageous interval AT is the first period (201 G to 250 G ) is higher than the ratio controlled in the advantageous section AT (X12>X22). By doing so, the player can expect continuous control to continue the control to the advantageous section.

Here, one setting value is setting 6, for example. Alternatively, settings 4 to 6 may be used. Note that it is not limited to the second period (201G to 250G) described above, and may be another period (eg, 301G to 350G).

In addition, after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, during the period from the control to the advantageous section again until the specific number of games (200G) is completed, the specific number of games is completed after the continuation control is performed. The rate of control in the advantageous interval AT is lower than in the period up to (X21<X11). By doing so, it is possible not only to prevent the gambling spirit from being remarkably aroused, but also to prevent the tokens from being excessively paid out in a lump in a short period of time.

Further, the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT when control to the advantageous section AT is determined in the first period is the same as the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT when control to the advantageous section AT is determined in the second period. It is smaller than the expected value of the increased number of medals in section AT (Y12<Y13, Y22<Y23). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

In addition, when the control to the advantageous section AT is determined in the first period, the rate at which the number of medals in the advantageous section AT increases by a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) is It is lower than the rate at which a specific amount or more of medals increases in the advantageous section AT when control is determined (Z12<Z13). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

Also, during the period from when the continuation control is performed until the specific number of games is completed, the rate of control to the advantageous section AT is lower than in the first period after the period (X11<X12). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the tokens from being paid out excessively in a short period of time.

Further, when the continuation control is performed, the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous interval AT when the next advantageous interval AT is controlled is controlled to the next advantageous interval AT when the end control is performed. It is smaller than the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT when the number of medals is increased (Y12<Y22). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

In addition, when continuous control is performed, the rate at which medals increase by a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) or more in the advantageous interval AT next time control is performed to the advantageous interval AT is determined by the end control. In this case, it is lower than the rate at which the number of medals equal to or greater than a specific amount increases in the advantageous section AT the next time control is performed to the advantageous section AT (Z12<Z22). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

[Termination control and continuation control]
Hereinafter, the control to the advantageous section AT and transition of the net increase when the termination control and the continuation control are performed will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 11 . FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining termination control and continuation control. FIG. 11(a) shows an example in which the advantageous section AT is won in a relatively short period of time in the normal advantageous section, and FIG. 11(b) does not win the advantageous section AT in the normal advantageous section for a long period An example is shown.

First, an example of winning the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time in the normal advantageous section will be described. In this example, as will be described later, it is assumed that the change pattern of the net increase is set to 6 as the set value. As shown in FIG. 11(a), it is assumed that the current advantageous section AT is being controlled. Assume that the termination control is performed when the control for the advantageous section AT is terminated. When control to the advantageous section ends by end control, it is controlled to the normal section (normal section normal).

Suppose that the advantageous section is won in the 1G after the normal section is normally controlled. In the next game in which the advantageous section is won, the advantageous section (ordinary advantageous section) is controlled. As a result, the information about the advantageous section is initialized, and counting of the number of games played in the advantageous section is started.

In the example of FIG. 11(a), it is assumed that 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 60G is determined as the number of AT games when the advantageous section is normally controlled. In this case, the advantageous section AT is won in the 220th G after the normal section is normally controlled, and the advantageous section AT is controlled from the next game. Then, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT of 60G.

Then, when 60G has elapsed after being controlled to the advantageous section AT, the control to the advantageous section AT ends. At this time, it is assumed that continuous control is performed. By performing continuous control, the advantageous section continues without being controlled from the advantageous section to the normal section. Specifically, when the control to the advantageous section AT is completed, the advantageous section normal control is performed. In this case, the information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can grasp the net increase after being controlled to the advantageous section.

Next, it is assumed that 250G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 60G is determined as the number of AT games when continuous control is performed and control is performed normally in the advantageous section. As a result, the advantageous section AT is won in the 220th G after the normal section is normally controlled, and the advantageous section AT of 60G is controlled from the next game.

Then, when 60G has elapsed after being controlled to the advantageous section AT, the control to the advantageous section AT ends. At this time, it is assumed that continuous control is performed. Assume that 200G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 80G is determined as the number of AT games when the advantageous section is normally controlled.

It is assumed that termination control is performed when the 200G advantageous section normal and the 60G advantageous section AT are completed. As a result, the control to the advantageous section (advantageous section AT) ends and the control to the normal section (normal section normal) is performed. The information about the advantageous section is initialized by executing the end control.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the expected value of the number of medals that decreases during the completion of a specific number of games (200 G) increases from the time when one advantageous section AT is controlled to the end of the advantageous section AT. less than the expected number of medals.

Next, an example will be described in which the advantageous section AT is not won for a long period of time in the normal advantageous section. In this example, as will be described later, it is assumed that the change pattern of the net increase is such that the set value is set to 1. As shown in FIG. 11(b), it is assumed that the current advantageous section AT is being controlled. Assume that the termination control is performed when the control for the advantageous section AT is terminated. When control to the advantageous section ends by end control, it is controlled to the normal section (normal section normal).

Suppose that the advantageous section is won in the 1G after the normal section is normally controlled. In the next game in which the advantageous section is won, the advantageous section (ordinary advantageous section) is controlled. At this time, information relating to the advantageous section is initialized, and counting of the number of games played in the advantageous section is started.

Suppose that 700G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 200G is determined as the number of AT games when the advantageous section is normally controlled. In this case, the advantageous section AT is won on the 700th G after the normal section is normally controlled, and the advantageous section AT is controlled from the next game. Then, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT of 200G.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not continue control if the number of medals equal to or greater than the first amount has increased in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends. In this embodiment, the first amount is, for example, 1400 sheets. In this example, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT of 200G. Since the number of 1G net increases is 8, the average net increase during the advantageous section AT is 1600 (=8 x 200G), which exceeds the first amount of 1400.

It should be noted that, without being limited to this, if the number of medals equal to or greater than the first amount has increased in the advantageous section being controlled when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the continuation control may not be performed. . Also, when the number of games played reaches a specific number (1500G), the limiter condition is satisfied and the control to the advantageous section ends. You may make it determine propriety. For example, when the number of remaining games is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times, the continuation control may not be performed.

When 200G has elapsed after being controlled to the advantageous section AT, the control to the advantageous section AT ends. By executing the end control, the control to the advantageous section (advantageous section AT) ends and the control to the normal section (normal section normal) is performed. The information about the advantageous section is initialized by executing the end control.

As described above, in the example of FIG. 11(a), the advantageous section AT is won in a relatively short period of time in the normal advantageous section, whereas in the example of FIG. Do not win the advantageous section AT over the entire period. Comparing the example of FIG. 11(a) with the example of FIG. 11(b), in the example of FIG. 11(b), since the number of staying games in the normal advantageous section is large, the net increase in the advantageous section AT is also large. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 11(a), continuous control is repeated a plurality of times such that the number of staying games in the normal advantageous section is small and the net increase in the advantageous section AT is also small. Also. By performing such continuous control a plurality of times, control is performed such that the net increase is stabilized.

[Relationship between continuous control and AT winning rate and net increase]
In the example shown in FIG. 10, when continuous control is performed, the AT winning rate, the number of AT wins, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins are determined regardless of the state of ball output during the previous advantageous section AT. However, it is not limited to this and may be as follows.

If the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount has not increased in the advantageous section AT when the control of the advantageous section AT ends and continuous control is performed, a specific number of games (200 G ), when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, if the medals of the second amount or more have increased in the advantageous section AT and continuous control is performed, the continuous control is performed. The ratio of control to the advantageous section AT may be higher than the period from the start to the completion of the specific number of games. For example, the second quantity is 500 sheets. In the above, it is not limited to "the second amount or more medals are increased in the advantageous section AT", but "the second amount or more medals are increased in the controlled advantageous section". good.

In addition, when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, if the second amount (500 medals) or more of medals has increased in the advantageous section AT and the continuous control is performed, the next advantageous section AT is controlled. The expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends is that the number of medals has not increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, and the continuous control is not performed. In the case where it is performed, the number of medals may be smaller than the expected value of the increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section AT when control is performed to the advantageous section AT next time. In the above, it is not limited to "the second amount or more medals are increased in the advantageous section AT", but "the second amount or more medals are increased in the controlled advantageous section". good.

In addition, when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, if the number of medals in the advantageous section AT is increased by the second amount (500) or more and the continuous control is performed, the next advantageous section AT is controlled. The rate at which the number of medals equal to or greater than a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) in the advantageous section AT is increased when the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount is increased in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends. In the case where the number of medals has not increased and the continuous control is performed, the rate of increase of medals equal to or more than a specific amount in the advantageous section AT next time control is performed to the advantageous section AT may be lower than that. In the above, it is not limited to "the second amount or more medals are increased in the advantageous section AT", but "the second amount or more medals are increased in the controlled advantageous section". good.

A specific example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the continuous control, the AT win rate, and the net increase.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), it is assumed that when the control for the advantageous section AT is completed, the end control is performed and the normal section normal control is performed. Next, it is assumed that the winning of the advantageous section results in normal control of the advantageous section. 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games when controlling the advantageous section normal,
Assume that 30G is determined as the number of AT games. It is assumed that the number of medals increased by 240 due to the control to the advantageous section AT, that is, the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount (500) did not increase and continuous control was performed.

In this case, compared to the example of FIG. The number of medals that increases when the player wins is increased, and the rate at which the number of medals increases until the number of medals reaches the limiter increases in the advantageous section. Then, assume that 180 G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 350 G is determined as the number of AT games during control to the normal advantageous section. By controlling the advantageous section AT, the net increase number becomes 2400 and reaches the limiter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the control for the advantageous section AT ends, the end control is performed, and it is assumed that the normal section normal control is performed. Next, it is assumed that the winning of the advantageous section results in normal control of the advantageous section. Assume that 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 90G is determined as the number of AT games during control to the normal advantageous section. It is assumed that the number of medals increased by 720 due to the control to the advantageous section AT, that is, the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount (500) increased, and continuous control was performed.

In this case, in the period until the specific number of games (200G) is completed, the ratio of control to the advantageous section AT is lower than in the example of FIG. Occasionally, the number of increased medals decreases, and furthermore, the rate at which the number of medals increases to reach the limiter decreases in the advantageous section. Then, assume that 260G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 30G is determined as the number of AT games during control to the normal advantageous section. 240 medals are increased by controlling the advantageous section AT. In this case, the limiter is not reached by controlling the advantageous section AT.

[Freeze Winning, Normal Winning, and Reset Suggestion]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous interval AT is won (that is, control to the advantageous interval AT is determined), the next game is controlled to the advantageous interval AT. A decision to control the advantageous section AT is made, for example, when an AT winning game start operation is performed. The conditions under which control to the advantageous section AT is determined include a first condition and a second condition.

The first condition is, for example, freeze winning. The second condition is, for example, normal AT winning. Freeze winning is winning accompanied by execution of freeze when the advantageous section AT is won. Normal winning is winning without freezing when winning in the advantageous section AT. When the freeze winning occurs, it is confirmed that the net increase number reaches 2400 in the advantageous section AT controlled by the freeze winning. A detailed description will be given below.

The main control unit 41 can execute freezing when control to the advantageous interval AT is determined (when the advantageous interval AT is won). Freeze is control performed by the main control unit 41, and is delay control for delaying the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 can freeze the game in which the control to the advantageous section AT has been determined. Also, the sub-controller 91 executes a freeze effect based on a command capable of specifying freeze information transmitted from the main controller 41 . In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the start of rotation of the reel is delayed for a predetermined period of time, and the reel begins to rotate after the predetermined period of time has elapsed.

The main control unit 41 determines either freeze winning or normal winning when the advantageous section AT is won. The AT acquisition number is determined by the AT acquisition number lottery, and when it is confirmed that the net increase number reaches 2400 in the advantageous section, freeze winning is selected. On the other hand, the AT acquisition number is determined by the AT acquisition number lottery, and if it is not confirmed that the net increase number reaches 2400 in the advantageous section, normal winning is selected.

When the freeze win is made, the freeze is executed and the freeze effect is executed after the start operation of the freeze win game. A freeze effect is a effect executed corresponding to the freeze when the freeze is executed. The freeze effect is executed during the period during which the freeze is executed. In addition, the freeze effect is a effect that suggests control to the advantageous section AT and that the net increase number reaches 2400 sheets. In the freeze effect, the image of the treasure chest is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁Then, a cloud with the word "extreme heat" appears in the treasure chest.

On the other hand, when the game is normally won, the normal effect is executed after the start operation of the normal winning game. The normal effect is a effect suggesting control to the advantageous section AT. In the normal effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁Then, a cloud with the word "chance" appears in the treasure chest.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining freeze winning, normal winning, and reset suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 13, during the period (1G to 200G) until the specific number of games (200G) is completed after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, the freeze winning and the normal winning are frozen. Only winning is possible. In the AT winning game number lottery, when the AT winning game number is determined in the range of 1G to 200G, the AT acquisition number lottery is performed so that the AT acquisition number is 2400 sheets.

In addition, in the period after the period until the specific number of games has passed (specifically, from 201G to ceiling G), both conditions of freeze winning and normal winning can be established. In this embodiment, a so-called "ceiling" is provided, and when the ceiling G is reached after being normally controlled in the advantageous section, the advantageous section AT is always won in the ceiling G. For example, ceiling G is 777G.

In addition, the expected value of the number of medals to increase in the advantageous section AT controlled based on establishment of the freeze winning is larger than the expected value of the number of medals to increase in the advantageous section AT controlled based on establishment of the normal AT winning. For example, in the present embodiment, when freeze winning occurs, it is confirmed that the net increase number reaches 2400 in the advantageous section, while when normal winning occurs, the net increase number reaches 2400 in the advantageous section. I'm trying not to reach the number.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, during the period from 1G to 200G, the rate of winning AT in the advantageous section is lower than in the first period. (almost never won). In addition, in the first period, the rate of winning the advantageous section AT is higher than in the second period.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-controller 91 can execute a reset suggestion effect. The reset suggesting effect is an effect suggesting that when control to the advantageous section is to be performed again after control to the advantageous section is finished by end control, control to the advantageous section is to be performed again.

In the present embodiment, the reset suggestion effect is executed when the end control ends the control to the advantageous section and the start operation for starting the control to the normal section normal is performed. For example, the image of a girl is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and "
An image with the characters “reset mode” may be displayed.

For example, the reset suggestion effect is executed until a predetermined condition (for example, the first stop operation or the third stop operation is performed) is established after the start operation is performed in the game in which the control to the normal section is started. Alternatively, it may be always executed during the normal section normal control. In addition, when the reset suggestion effect is always executed during control to normal section normal, it is possible to specify that normal section normal control is in progress distinguishably from other states such as advantageous section normal and advantageous section AT A background image, an image with the words "reset mode", or the like may be displayed.

[AT winning game number lottery]
As described above, with reference to FIG. 10, the relationship between the number of games played, the AT win rate (the rate of wins in the advantageous section AT), the number of AT wins, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins has been described. These relationships will be described more specifically below. First, with reference to FIG. 14, the lottery for the number of AT winning games will be described. Next, the AT acquisition number lottery will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the AT winning game number lottery. The table in FIG. 14 is an AT winning game number lottery table used when performing an AT winning game number lottery. As described above, when the 1st G start operation controlled in the advantageous section normal is performed, the lottery for the number of AT winning games and the lottery for the number of AT wins are performed.

In the present embodiment, the AT winning rate in each game differs according to the set value. Furthermore, the AT winning rate in each game differs between when the end control is performed and when the continuation control is performed. Further, when continuous control is performed, the AT win rate in each game differs according to the number of medals (the number of AT wins) increased in the previous advantageous section AT.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the AT winning rate in each game differs between when the setting is low and when the setting is high. For example, the low setting is when the setting value is set to 1-3, and the high setting is when the setting value is set to setting 4-6. It should be noted that the AT winning rate may be made different in each setting without being limited to this.

Furthermore, the AT winning rate in each game differs between when the end control is performed and when the continuation control is performed. Further, when the continuation control is performed, the AT winning rate in each game differs between the pattern A and the pattern B. FIG. Pattern A is when the previous AT acquisition number (net increase in the advantageous section AT) is less than the second amount (500), and pattern B is when the previous AT acquisition number is the second amount (500) or more. is the case.

In the table of FIG. 14, after control to the advantageous section ends, the period from being controlled to the advantageous section again to completing the specific number of games (200G) is "1G to 50G", "51G to 100G", It corresponds to "101G to 150G" and "151G to 200G". The first period corresponds to "201G to 250G", and the second period corresponds to "251G to 300G".

For example, when setting 1 (low setting) is set as the set value, the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT in the first period (201G to 250G) is ) is 23.0% (pattern A) or 21.0% (pattern B), and is 18.0% when termination control is performed (corresponding to X22 in FIG. 10). On the other hand, when setting 6 (high setting) is set as the setting value, the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT in the first period (201G to 250G) is the same as when continuous control is performed (X12 in FIG. 10). ) is 50.0% (pattern A) or 47.0% (pattern B), and 45.0% (corresponding to X22 in FIG. 10) when termination control is performed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, the relationship of X12>X22 is established.

Here, for example, the above X12 (=23.0) indicates the rate of winning the advantageous section AT in any of the 201G to 250G in the first period. That is, with a probability of 23.0%, the number of AT winning games is determined to be one of 201G to 250G. Whether it is determined to be one of the 201G to 250G may be equally determined. For example, with a probability of 1/50, any one of 201G to 250G is determined. In this case, for example, the probability that the number of AT winning games is determined to be 201G is 23.0%×(1/50)=0.46%. That is, the AT winning rate in the 201st G is 0.46%.

In addition, when setting 1 (low setting) is set as the setting value, the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT in the second period (251G to 300G) is ) is 6.0% (pattern A) or 5.0% (pattern B), and is 4.0% when termination control is performed (corresponding to X23 in FIG. 10). On the other hand, when setting 6 (high setting) is set as the setting value, the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT in the second period (251G to 300G) is the same as when continuous control is performed (X13 in FIG. 10). ) is 8.0% (pattern A) or 6.0% (pattern B), and is 5.0% (corresponding to X23 in FIG. 10) when termination control is performed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, the relationship of X13>X23 is established.

Also, when setting 1 (low setting) is set as the setting value, the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT in 1G to 200G is 1.0 when continuous control is performed (corresponding to X11 in FIG. 10). 2% (0.3% + 0.3% + 0.5% + 0.1%) (pattern A) or 0.2% (pattern B), and when termination control is performed (corresponding to X12 in Fig. 10 ) is 0.0%. On the other hand, when the setting value is set to 6 (high setting), the ratio of winning the advantageous section AT in 1G to 200G is 3 when continuous control is performed (corresponding to X13 in FIG. 10). 0% (pattern A) or 0.1% (pattern B), and 0.0% (corresponding to X23 in FIG. 10) when termination control is performed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, the relationship of X13>X23 is established. Similarly, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the relationships X11<X12, X13<X12, X21<X22, and X23<X22 are also established.

Also, when the setting is high such as setting 6, the AT winning rate in the first period (201G to 250G) is higher than when the setting is high such as setting 1. On the other hand, when the setting is high such as setting 1, the AT win rate is higher in 251G to 777G (the period after the first period) than when the setting is high such as setting 6. In particular, when the setting is high such as setting 1, the AT win rate at 777 G, which is the ceiling G, is higher than when the setting is high such as setting 6.

[AT acquisition lottery]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the AT acquisition number lottery. The table in FIG. 15 is an AT acquisition number lottery table used when performing an AT acquisition number lottery. When the number of AT winning games is determined using the AT winning game number lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the AT winning number is determined using the AT winning number lottery table based on the determined AT winning game number.

In the present embodiment, the smaller the number of AT winning games, the smaller the number of AT wins, excluding 0 to 200G (hereinafter also referred to as "first range"). For example, in the example shown in the table of FIG. 15, the number of AT winning games is 400G to 777G (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth range"), and the number of AT winning games is 251G to 400G (hereinafter also referred to as "third range"). If it is determined, if the number of AT winning games is determined to be 201G to 250G (hereinafter also referred to as “second range”), the number of AT wins decreases in the order of determination.

Since FIG. 15 shows the AT acquisition number lottery table when the end control is executed, the case where the end control is executed will be described below as an example. For example, the rate at which the AT winning number is determined to be 480 is 26.0% when the AT winning game number is determined to be 220G (second range), whereas the AT winning game number is determined to be 700G ( 4th range) is 1.5%. Here, the number of AT games given when the number of acquired ATs is determined to be 480 is 60G (=480/1G net increase of 8).

On the other hand, the rate at which the AT winning number is determined to be 1200 is 0.4% when the AT winning game number is determined to be 220G (second range), whereas the AT winning game number is 700G. When it is determined to be (fourth range), it is 17.0%. Here, the number of AT games given when the number of acquired ATs is determined to be 1200 is 150G (=1200/1G net increase of 8).

In addition, the rate at which the AT winning number is determined to be 2400 (the rate at which the limiter is reached) is 0.2% when the AT winning game number is determined to be within the second range, whereas the AT winning game number is 0.2%. If the number were determined to be in the fourth range, it would be 11.1%. Here, the number of AT games given when the number of acquired ATs is determined to be 2400 is 300G (=2400/1G net increase of 8).

Also, the rate at which the AT winning number is determined to be 2400 (the rate at which the limiter is reached) is 100% when the AT winning game number is determined to be in the first range (1G to 200G). That is, as described with reference to FIG. 13, when winning in 1G to 200G, the AT acquisition number is always determined to be 2400, so freeze winning occurs, and freeze and freeze effect are executed. It will be.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the number of AT winning games is determined in the second range, there is a high percentage of the number of AT winning numbers of about 300 to 700, whereas the number of AT winning games is in the fourth range. 900 to 1400 or 2400 (reaching the limiter). In the former case, the change in the number of net additions is as shown in FIG. 11(a), and in the latter case, the change in the number of net additions is as shown in FIG. 11(b).

Also, as described with reference to FIG. 14, when the setting is high such as setting 6, the AT winning rate in the first period (201G to 250G) is higher than when the setting is high such as setting 1. When the setting is high, such as setting 1, the AT win rate is higher in 251G to 777G (period after the first period) than when high setting, such as setting 6. For this reason, when the setting is high such as setting 6, the net increase tends to change as shown in FIG. It is easy to see a trend of net additions like this. In this manner, the pattern in which the number of net additions changes varies depending on the set value.

Also, for example, when the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G, the ratio of determining the number of AT winning sheets to be 2400 is 100%, and when the number of AT winning games is 201G to 250G, the number of AT winning sheets is 100%. is determined to be 300 to 399 sheets is 28.0%, and if the number of AT winning games is 251G to 300G, the percentage of AT winning number is determined to be 300 to 399 sheets is 28.0%. be. Then, the average value of the number of AT winning numbers is, when the number of AT winning games is 201G to 250G (corresponding to Y22 in FIG. 10), when the number of AT winning games is 251G to 300G (corresponding to Y23 in FIG. 10), When the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G (corresponding to Y21 in FIG. 10), the value increases in order. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the relationships Y21>Y22 and Y23>Y22 are established.

Also, for example, the rate at which the AT winning number is determined to be 2400 is 100% (equivalent to X21 in FIG. 10) when the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G, and the number of AT winning games is 201G to 250G. is 0.2% (corresponding to X22 in FIG. 10), and if the number of AT winning games is 251G to 300G, it is 7.0% (corresponding to X23 in FIG. 10). In other words, the rate at which the number of AT wins is determined to be 2400 is when the number of AT winning games is 201G to 250G, when the number of AT winning games is 251G to 300G, and when the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G. becomes higher in the order of That is, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the relationships Z21>Z22 and Z23>Z22 are established.

FIG. 15 does not show the AT acquisition number lottery table when the continuous control is executed, but in this table, Y11<Y21, Z11<Z21, Y12< It is designed to satisfy the relationships Y22, Z12<Z22, Y13<Y23, Z13<Z23, Y11>Y12, Z11>Z12, Y13>Y12, and Z13>Z12.

[Reel rotation and reel rotation abnormality]
Reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R are provided inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. The reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the respective reference positions of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The main control unit 41 drives and controls reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R that rotate or stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, based on detection signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

Specifically, each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R is provided with a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is installed so as to be sandwiched between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion. . In addition, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided with a notch. When the notches provided in the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R pass between the light-projecting and light-receiving portions of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, the light-receiving portions receive the light from the light-projecting portions. , thereby detecting the reel reference position. By detecting the reel reference position, it can be determined that the reel is rotating normally.

In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are used, on which 21 patterns of a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other are arranged on the outer periphery. Consecutive numbers (0 to 20) are assigned in advance as symbol numbers to each of the 21 symbols arranged on one reel with reference to the symbol at the reel reference position. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, symbol 2 corresponding to symbol number 2 on the left reel 2L is a replay symbol. In the reel motor, 16 steps are evenly assigned to each symbol, and the total number of steps is 336 steps (16 steps×21 symbols).

The main control unit 41 performs processing for starting rotation of all the reels when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. The fluctuation start condition is satisfied when the start operation is performed. The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs stop operation acceptance processing. The stop operation acceptance process is a process of accepting a valid operation of the stop switch. Specifically, all the reels start rotating by the start operation, and when the rotation speed of all the reels reaches a predetermined speed (constant speed), each stop switch (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated. Activate. A state in which the rotational speed of the reel has reached a constant speed is also referred to as "constant speed rotation".

As a result, valid operations of the respective stop switches are accepted in the stop operation acceptance process. When the stop operation is performed, the operation of the stop switch with which the stop operation was performed is invalidated. As a result, a valid operation of the stop switch on which the stop operation has been performed cannot be accepted.

Further, in the stop operation reception process, when all the reels are rotating normally, the main control unit 41 validates the operation of all the stop switches and effectively accepts the operation of all the stop switches. When one reel is not rotating normally, the operation of all stop switches is invalidated and the operation of all stop switches is not effectively accepted.

The normal rotation of the reel refers to a state in which the reel rotates at a constant speed and no abnormal rotation of the reel, which will be described later, is detected. When the reel is not rotating normally, it means that a reel rotation abnormality is detected and the reel is not rotating at a constant speed.

It should be noted that when any reel is rotating normally, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel may be enabled and the operation of the stop switch may be effectively accepted. Further, when one reel is not rotating normally, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel may be invalidated so that the operation of the stop switch may not be effectively accepted.

The abnormal rotation of the reel will be described below. The main control unit 41 determines that rotation abnormality has occurred for the reel when the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of steps. The predetermined number of steps is a number of steps set to be larger than the 336 steps required for one rotation of the reel, and is, for example, 400 steps.

Each reel is rotated by being driven by each reel motor based on the number of steps (the value of the step number counter) from the reel reference position. Each reel detects the reel reference position each time it rotates, and the step number counter is initialized each time the reel reference position is detected. In other words, while the reel continues to rotate normally, the step number counter is initialized every 336 steps required for the reel to rotate once.

However, for example, when the reel is caught and stops rotating, the reel motor tries to rotate the reel, but the reel does not actually rotate. In other words, although the step number counter has been updated, the reel is not positioned at the position corresponding to the step number counter. Furthermore, since the reel reference position is no longer detected when the reel stops, the reel counter is not initialized even after 336 steps.

When such a state continues and the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel reaches or exceeds a predetermined number of steps (400 steps), the rotation abnormality of the reel is detected. In addition, when a momentary power failure occurs and the reel rotation control is stopped for an extremely short time, the reel motor does not operate due to insufficient torque, or the reference position cannot be detected due to a malfunction of the reel sensor. Also, rotational anomalies can occur.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 disables all the stop switches when abnormal rotation occurs after the start of reel rotation and before the corresponding stop switch is operated. In addition, in a state in which a plurality of reels are rotating, if rotation abnormality occurs in any reel, all stop switches are disabled.

It should be noted that the main control section 41 may transmit a command capable of identifying the occurrence of the rotation abnormality to the sub-control section 91 when the rotation abnormality occurs. In this case, the sub-controller 91 can identifiably notify that the liquid crystal display 51 has a rotational abnormality.
In this case, a game shop clerk or the like can recognize that the abnormal rotation has occurred. After the abnormal rotation is resolved by the clerk's treatment, the player can continue playing the game. It should be noted that even if a rotation abnormality occurs, the occurrence of the rotation abnormality may not be notified.

[Stop promotion notification effect]
The sub-control unit 91 can execute a stop-promoting notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as “stop-promoting notification”). The stop promotion notification effect is a effect that prompts the player to operate the stop switch. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a timing process for executing the stop-promoting notification effect. In the timing process, after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the elapsed time after the timing start condition is satisfied is measured. For example, the timing condition may be satisfied when the start operation is performed.

Specifically, when the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed. When the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-controller 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process.

That is, the sub-controller 91 counts the elapsed time after the start operation is performed in the clocking process. The sub control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect when the measured elapsed time reaches a predetermined time. The predetermined time is, for example, 3 minutes.

At that time, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapsed time in the time measuring process regardless of whether the reels are rotating normally. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes stop promotion notification when the elapsed time that has been counted without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted reaches a predetermined time.

This embodiment is characterized in that the stop promotion notification is executed even when the operation of the stop switch is disabled and the player cannot operate the stop switch. Specific examples will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22. FIG.

In this way, since the process of measuring the elapsed time uniformly from the timing of the start operation is performed, for example, there is no need to branch the process according to the rotation state of the reel, and the processing load in the timing process is reduced. be able to. Also, if the player does not operate the stop switch while the reels are rotating, the store clerk needs to confirm the state. Regardless of whether the reel is rotating normally or not, the elapsed time is counted, and when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted, a stop promotion notification effect is produced. By executing this, the game store clerk can recognize the situation that the player has not operated the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize situations in which the operator cannot operate the stop switch. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the stop promotion notification effect.

In the present embodiment, an effect using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is performed as the stop promotion notification effect. Specifically, the sub-controller 91 executes a stop-promoting notification effect by causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a character image “Please stop the reels”. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop-promoting notification effect by causing the speakers 53 and 54 to output a voice "Please stop the reels."

A specific example will be described below. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a stop-promoting notification effect. Assume that control is currently being performed in the normal section. As shown in FIG. 16(a), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a character walking on the road together with a background image of the road as the effect image in the normal section. The reels are stopped, and the speakers 53 and 54 are outputting the BGM normally output in the normal section.

When the start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. At this time, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, in the timing process, the sub-control unit 91 starts timing for executing the stop-promoting notification effect. As shown in FIG. 16(b), each stop switch is activated when the rotational speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed (when they rotate at a constant speed).

After that, when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, as shown in FIG. 16(c), a stop promotion notification is given. At this time, the stop promotion notification is started in a specific mode. Specifically, at the timing when the text image "Please stop the reels" on the liquid crystal display 51 starts to be displayed, the output of the voice "Please stop the reels" from the speakers 53 and 54 is started. Thus, the stop-promoting notification on the speakers 53 and 54 is executed in synchronization with the stop-promoting notification on the liquid crystal display 51 .

When the output of the voice "Please stop the reels" from the speakers 53 and 54 ends, the stop promotion notification from the speakers 53 and 54 ends and the original BGM is output as shown in FIG. 16(d). On the other hand, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to provide the stop promotion notification. When the stop operation is performed and the reels are stopped, the stop-promoting notification effect ends, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 16(e).

[Control when abnormality is detected during reel rotation]
Next, a process when an error (abnormality) is detected during reel rotation will be described. The abnormalities include the rotational abnormality described above, the insertion abnormality related to the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit, the abnormal payout related to the payout of medals from the hopper, and the data in the RAM 41c stored in the main control unit 41. There is a RAM abnormality detected when the game is being played, and an abnormal winning that is detected by an internal lottery for a winning combination that is not allowed to win a prize. In the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected, the operation of the stop switch is invalidated only when a rotation abnormality occurs.

In the present embodiment, the game starts when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation) while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. When an error (abnormality) is detected, the main control unit 41 interrupts the progress of the game and controls the error state. Then, the sub-controller 91 performs abnormality control regarding the abnormality. After that, when the error state is canceled, the progress of the game is resumed.

However, when a predetermined abnormality related to the slot machine is detected, the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 detect a predetermined abnormality while the reels are rotating, after the reels stop rotating. , abnormal control is performed. The predetermined abnormality is, for example, a charging abnormality or a dispensing abnormality.

When an error such as insertion abnormality or payout abnormality is detected while the reels are rotating, the game continues to progress without being controlled to the error state until all the reels are stopped. Then, when all the reels are stopped (when the symbol combination is derived), it is controlled to an error state based on the detected abnormality. As a result, progress of the game is interrupted.

When an error of insertion abnormality or payout abnormality occurs during rotation of the reels, the main control unit 41 displays an error code corresponding to the insertion abnormality or payout abnormality on the game auxiliary display 12 when all the reels are stopped. do.

Further, the main control section 41 transmits an error command that can identify the occurrence of an error to the sub-control section 91 . Based on the received error command, the sub control unit 91 performs error notification as abnormality control.

The sub-control unit 91 displays a character image "insertion error occurred" or a character image "payout error" on the liquid crystal display 51 when all the reels are stopped when an error such as an error in insertion or an error in payout occurs during rotation of the reels. display. Note that the sub-control unit 91 is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image "insertion error occurred" or the character image "payment error occurred" on the liquid crystal display 51 when an error such as an error in insertion or an error in payout occurs during rotation of the reels. ” may be displayed.

A specific description will be given below with reference to FIG. 17 . FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining control when an abnormality is detected. As shown in FIG. 17(a), it is assumed that control is currently being performed in the normal section, and the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying an effect image in the normal section.

When the start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. At this time, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, in the timing process, the sub-control unit 91 starts timing for executing the stop-promoting notification effect.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 17(b), it is assumed that the rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and only the left reel does not start rotating. On the other hand, the rotation speeds of the middle and right reels reach a constant speed. If the rotation abnormality occurs only in one reel, the stop operation of all the reels is not validated.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17(c), it is assumed that the abnormal rotation of the left reel is resolved. As a result, the left reel starts rotating and the rotation speed reaches a constant speed. When the rotational speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed, the stop operation of all the reels is enabled.

In this way, all stop switch operations can be effectively accepted when all reels are rotating normally. Moreover, when one reel is not rotating normally, the operation of any stop switch cannot be effectively accepted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17(d), it is assumed that rotation abnormality occurs in the middle reel and rotation of the middle reel stops. Even if the rotation abnormality occurs only in one reel, the stop operation of all the reels is invalidated. After that, it is assumed that the abnormal rotation of the right reel is resolved and the rotational speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed. Thereby, the stop operation of all the reels is validated.

Suppose that a closing abnormality is detected in this state. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the stop operation is not invalidated. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 and the game auxiliary display 12 do not notify the abnormality.

Assume that the player stops the left reel (FIG. 17(f)), then stops the middle reel (FIG. 17(g)), finally stops the right reel, and all the reels are stopped.

After all the reels have stopped, an error notification is given as shown in FIG. 17(h). On the liquid crystal display 51, a notification is given to the effect that an insertion abnormality has occurred. Also, the game auxiliary display 12 displays an error code corresponding to the insertion abnormality.

[Stop promotion notification effect]
Next, a specific example of the stop-promoting notification effect will be described using a timing chart. 18 to 22 are timing charts for explaining the stop-promoting notification effect.

FIG. 18(a) shows an example in which the stop-promoting notification effect is executed when no abnormal rotation occurs. In the timing chart of FIG. 18(a), the horizontal axis indicates timing t. The vertical axis indicates, from the top, the rotational speed of the reel, the reel state (whether or not there is an abnormality in reel rotation), whether or not the stop switch is enabled, whether or not the stop-promoting notification effect is executed, and an example of display on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Also, in the timing chart, the left reel is exemplified as the reel. Also, the stop switch is exemplified for the left stop switch corresponding to the left reel. Also, the stop operation is assumed to be the first stop operation of the left stop switch. Also, it is assumed that the reel abnormality occurs in the left reel. The same applies to the following description of FIGS. 18(b) to 22. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18(a), all reels are stopped before t1. Also, at present, control is being performed in the normal section, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section.

At t1, when a start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-control unit 91 starts timing for executing the stop-promoting notification effect in the timing processing.

At t2, when the rotational speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed (when they rotate at a constant speed), each stop switch is activated.

Then, at t3 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels." Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

After the start of the stop-promoting notification effect, the stop-promoting notification effect continues at least until the stop switch is operated. In the present embodiment, when any stop switch is operated, the stop promoting effect is terminated. It should be noted that the stop promotion effect may be ended when all the stop switches are operated.

At t4, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is disabled. At the same time, the stop-promoting notification effect is terminated, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . At t5, the left reel stops.

FIG. 18(b) shows an example in which the stop-promoting notification effect is executed in the case where rotation abnormality occurs at the time of the start operation and the rotation abnormality is resolved before the elapsed time counted by the timing process reaches 3 minutes. is shown.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), before t1, the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. Assume that a start operation is performed at t1. When the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-controller 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process.

At this time, it is assumed that the middle reel and the right reel start rotating and reach a constant speed, but the rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel does not start. However, even in this case, the clock continues without stopping.

At t3, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and rotation of the left reel is started. At t4, it is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed. As a result, the rotational speeds of all reels reach a constant speed, and all stop switches are activated.

Then, at t5 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

At t6, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is disabled. At the same time, the stop-promoting notification effect is terminated, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . At t7, the left reel stops.

FIG. 19(a) shows an example in which a stop-promoting notification effect is executed when an abnormal rotation occurs at the time of the start operation and the abnormal rotation is resolved after the elapsed time counted by the timing process reaches 3 minutes. is shown.

As shown in FIG. 19(a), before t1, the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. Assume that a start operation is performed at t1. When the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-controller 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process.

At this time, it is assumed that the middle reel and the right reel start rotating and reach a constant speed, but the rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel does not start. However, even in this case, the clock continues without being stopped.

Then, at t2 when the elapsed time counted without the rotation abnormality being resolved reaches 3 minutes, the stop-promoting notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

At t3, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and rotation of the left reel is started. At t4, it is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed. As a result, all the stop switches are activated because the rotation speed of all the reels has reached a constant speed. At this time, the stop promotion notification effect is continuously executed.

At t6, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is disabled. At the same time, the stop-promoting notification effect is terminated, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . At t7, the left reel stops.

FIG. 19(b) shows that when a rotation abnormality occurs in a reel rotating at a constant speed and the elapsed time measured by the timing process after the rotation abnormality is resolved reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Examples are shown below.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), before t1, all the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. At t1, when a start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. When the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-controller 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process. At t2, when the rotational speeds of all reels reach a constant speed, each stop switch is activated.

At t3, it is assumed that a rotational abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel stops. This invalidates the operation of all stop switches. However, even in this case, the clock continues without being stopped.

At t4, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is eliminated and rotation of the left reel is started. At t5, it is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed. As a result, all the stop switches are activated because the rotation speed of all the reels has reached a constant speed.

Then, at t6 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

At t6, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is disabled. At the same time, the stop-promoting notification effect is terminated, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . At t8, the left reel stops.

FIG. 20(a) shows a stop-promoting annunciation effect in a case where a rotation abnormality occurs in a reel rotating at a constant speed, and then the rotation abnormality is resolved after the elapsed time measured by the timing process reaches 3 minutes. is executed.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), before t1, all the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. At t1, when a start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. When the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-controller 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process. At t2, when the rotational speeds of all reels reach a constant speed, each stop switch is activated.

At t3, it is assumed that a rotational abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel stops. This invalidates the operation of all stop switches. However, even in this case, the clock continues without being stopped.

Then, at t4 when the elapsed time has reached 3 minutes without the rotation abnormality being resolved, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

At t5, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and rotation of the left reel is started. At t6, it is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed. As a result, all the stop switches are activated because the rotation speed of all the reels has reached a constant speed. At this time, the stop promotion notification effect is continuously executed.

At t7, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is disabled. At the same time, the stop-promoting notification effect is terminated, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . At t8, the left reel stops.

In this manner, the sub-control unit 91 continues to measure the elapsed time in the time measuring process even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted after starting to measure the elapsed time. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes while the operation of the stop switch is not effectively accepted.

FIG. 20(b) shows an example in which the rotation abnormality occurs after the elapsed time counted by the clocking process reaches 3 minutes and the stop-promoting notification effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), before t1, all the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. At t1, when a start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. When the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed, the sub-controller 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process. At t2, when the rotational speeds of all reels reach a constant speed, each stop switch is activated.

Then, at t3 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

At t4, it is assumed that the rotation of the left reel is abnormal and the rotation of the left reel is stopped. This invalidates the operation of all stop switches. However, even in this case, the stop-promoting notification effect continues.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 continues the stop-promoting notification effect even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted after the stop-promoting notification effect is started.

Next, an example in which the stop promotion notification effect is executed when the rotation of the reels is started during the preparation control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 22. FIG.

In this embodiment, when power is supplied to the slot machine, the sub-controller 91 performs start-up processing. The startup process is a process in which the sub-controller 91 executes initialization process and the like. The initialization processing includes initialization processing for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the like. A period during which the sub-controller 91 is performing activation processing is referred to as a "activation period."

After the startup period ends, the sub-controller 91 performs preparatory control. The preparation control is control for preparing to execute the effect after power is supplied to the slot machine. A period during which the sub-controller 91 is performing preparatory control is referred to as a "preparatory period". Since the sub-controller 91 is performing initialization processing and the like until the start-up period ends, the image cannot be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . On the other hand, during the preparation period, images can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

During the preparation period, since the sub-controller 91 is preparing for display control, the effect image cannot be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . The preparation period ends when the sub-controller 91 completes preparations for display control.

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image during preparation. The in-preparation image is an image indicating that the sub-controller 91 is preparing for image display control. Preparation for image display control is, for example, processing for transferring image data from a pre-stored storage area to a working storage area.

On the other hand, when power is supplied to the slot machine, the main control unit 41 also executes start-up processing such as initialization processing. When the main control unit 41 completes the activation process, it becomes possible to control the progress of the game.

The game can be started when the main control unit 41 can control the progress of the game. When a start operation is performed, the reels start rotating. However, when the sub-control section 91 is executed rather than the timing at which the main control section 41 can control the progress of the game.
Since the end of the preparatory period is later than the preparatory period in , the liquid crystal display 51 may display the preparatory image even when the reels have started to rotate. When the preparation period ends, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image (for example, an effect image in the normal section).

In the timing process, when the rotation of the reel starts during execution of the preparation control (during the preparation period), the sub-control unit 91 satisfies the timing start condition at the completion timing of the preparation control and starts timing the elapsed time. The preparation control completion timing is timing related to the end of preparation control. The timing associated with the end of preparatory control may be the timing at which preparatory control is ended, or the timing at which a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the end of preparatory control.

FIG. 21(a) shows an example in which the stop-promoting notification effect is executed when the rotation of the reels starts during the preparation period and no abnormal rotation occurs.

As shown in FIG. 21(a), it is assumed that power is supplied to the slot machine at t1. As a result, the main control unit 41 starts activation processing, and the sub-control unit 91 also starts activation processing.

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image during preparation. After that, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 completes the start-up processing, and control for progressing the game becomes possible. On the other hand, since the preparation period has not ended, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the preparation image.

In this state, when a start operation is performed at t2, all reels start rotating. At this time, the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed. However, in the timing process, timing for executing the stop promotion notification effect is not started.

At t3, when the rotational speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed (when they rotate at a constant speed), each stop switch is activated.

Then, when the preparation period ends at t4, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. Further, the sub-control unit starts clocking in the clocking process when the preparation period ends.

Then, at t5 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

At t6, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is disabled. At the same time, the stop-promoting notification effect is terminated, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . At t7, the left reel stops.

FIG. 21(b) shows an example in which the rotation of the reels starts during the preparation period, a rotation abnormality occurs before the stop switch is activated, and then the stop promotion notification effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), it is assumed that power is supplied to the slot machine at t1. As a result, the main control unit 41 starts activation processing, and the sub-control unit 91 also starts activation processing.

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image during preparation. After that, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 completes the start-up processing, and control for progressing the game becomes possible. On the other hand, since the preparation period has not ended, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the preparation image.

In this state, when a start operation is performed at t2, all reels start rotating. At this time, the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed. However, in the timing process, timing for executing the stop promotion notification effect is not started.

At t3, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel before reaching the constant speed, and the rotation of the left reel stops. Due to the occurrence of rotation abnormality of the left reel, all stop switch operations are not validated.

Then, the preparation period ends at t4, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. Even if the operations of all the stop switches are disabled, timing starts in the timing process when the preparatory period ends.

Then, at t5 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

As described above, the sub-control unit 91, after the rotation of the reel has started during the execution of the preparation control, even if the preparation control completion timing is reached without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted. Also, the time measurement start condition is established at the timing of completion of the preparation control, and the time measurement of the elapsed time is started. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted.

FIG. 22 shows an example in which the rotation of the reels starts during the preparation period, abnormal rotation occurs before the stop switch is activated, and then the stop promotion notification effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 22, assume that power is supplied to the slot machine at t1. As a result, the main control unit 41 starts activation processing, and the sub-control unit 91 also starts activation processing.

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image during preparation. After that, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 completes the start-up processing, and control for progressing the game becomes possible. On the other hand, since the preparation period has not ended, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the preparation image.

In this state, when a start operation is performed at t1, all reels start rotating. At this time, the sub-controller 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed. However, in the timing process, timing for executing the stop promotion notification effect is not started.

At t3, when the rotational speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed (when they rotate at a constant speed), each stop switch is activated.

After that, at t4, rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel, and rotation of the left reel is stopped. This invalidates the operation of all stop switches.

Then, the preparation period ends at t5, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. Even in a state in which the operation of all stop switches is disabled, the sub-control unit starts time measurement in the time measurement process when the preparatory period ends.

Then, at t6 when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reels". Also, the voice "Please stop the reels" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 prevents the stop switch from being effectively accepted after the rotation of the reel is started and the operation of the stop switch is effectively accepted during execution of the preparation control, and the operation of the stop switch is stopped. Even if the preparation control completion timing is reached without the effective reception of the time, the timing start condition is met at the preparation control completion timing, and the elapsed time measurement is started.

The sub control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted.

[Setting Suggestion Effect]
The sub-control unit 91 can perform processing for giving benefits to the player. The privilege given by the sub-controller 91 is, for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect. The setting-suggestion effect is a effect that makes a suggestion related to the set setting value. Specifically, it suggests the set value that is set.

The setting suggestion effect is executed during a period from when the advantageous section is switched to the normal section to when the advantageous section transition effect is executed. A plurality of types of setting suggestion effects can be executed as the setting suggestion effects. The plural types of setting suggesting effects include setting suggesting effect A, setting suggesting effect B, setting suggesting effect C and setting suggesting effect D.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the setting suggestion effect. 23(a) is a display example of setting suggestion effect A, FIG. 23(b) is a display example of setting suggestion effect B, FIG. 23(c) is a display example of setting suggestion effect C, and FIG. (d) is a display example of setting suggestion effect D. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 23A, when setting suggestion effect A is executed, setting suggestion effect image A including a girl character image and three star images is displayed on liquid crystal display 51 . As shown in FIG. 23(e), the setting suggesting effect A is a effect suggesting that one of 1, 3, and 5 is set as the set value.

As shown in FIG. 23(b), when setting suggestion effect B is executed, liquid crystal display 51 displays setting suggestion effect image B including a girl character image and six star images. As shown in FIG. 23(e), the setting suggesting effect B is an effect suggesting that one of 2, 4, and 6 is set as the set value. The setting suggesting effect B is more advantageous to the player than the setting suggesting effect A because there is a high possibility that an advantageous set value is set.

As shown in FIG. 23(c), when the setting suggestion effect C is executed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the setting suggestion effect image C including the girl character image and ten star images. As shown in FIG. 23(e), the setting suggesting effect C is an effect suggesting that one of 4, 5, and 6 is set as the set value. The setting suggesting effect C is more advantageous to the player than the setting suggesting effect B because it suggests that the set value of the high setting (4 to 6) is set.

As shown in FIG. 23(d), when setting suggestion effect D is executed, liquid crystal display 51 displays setting suggestion effect image D including a girl character image and 18 star images. The player can recognize that the higher the number of displayed stars, the more highly anticipated setting suggestion effect is being performed.

As shown in FIG. 23(e), the setting suggesting effect D is a effect suggesting that 6 is set as the set value. The setting suggesting effect D is more advantageous to the player than the setting suggesting effect C because it is determined that 6 is set as the set value.

As described above, the setting suggesting effects are advantageous for the player in the order of the setting suggesting effect D, the setting suggesting effect C, the setting suggesting effect B, and the setting suggesting effect A.

The setting suggesting effect can be executed when the normal section normal effect, which will be described later, is being executed. As for the setting suggesting performance, it is decided by setting suggesting performance lottery whether the setting suggesting performance can be executed, and when the setting suggesting performance is executed, which setting suggesting performance is to be executed.

For example, the setting-suggestion effect lottery may be performed in a game in which the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect has been lifted by winning the 6-choice bell, which will be described later, and the setting-suggestion effect may be executed in the game.

As described above, when the advantageous section is won in the normal section, the normal section is switched to the advantageous section. There are a first situation and a second situation as situations when the advantageous section AT ends in the advantageous section.

A first situation is a situation in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section when the advantageous section AT ends in the advantageous section. The second situation is a situation in which the advantageous section continues when the advantageous section AT ends in the advantageous section. As described above, the player's advantage is different between the first situation and the second situation. Moreover, as a situation in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, there is a third situation in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section based on the setting change operation.

Further, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, in the present embodiment, the setting suggesting effect executed in the third situation is more advantageous for the player than the setting suggesting effect executed in the first situation. A setting suggestion production lottery is held.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, the later the timing at which the advantageous section transition effect is executed, the higher the ratio of the setting suggestion effect to be executed. A lottery will be held.

Specifically, when the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the second timing after the first timing, rather than when the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the first timing after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section. , the ratio of execution of the setting suggestion effect is higher. For example, the first timing is the 3rd G (see FIG. 25(a) described later), and the second timing is the 4th G (see FIG. 25(b) described later).

Also, in this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect lottery is carried out so that the later the timing at which the advantageous zone transition performance is executed after the advantageous zone is switched to the normal zone, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Further, in the first situation and the third situation, the later the timing at which the advantageous zone transition effect is executed after the advantageous zone is switched to the normal zone, the higher the ratio of execution of the setting suggestion effect. , the setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed so as to be advantageous to the player.

For example, in each of the first situation and the third situation, the setting suggestion effect is greater when the advantageous zone transition effect is executed at the second timing than when the advantageous zone transition effect is executed at the first timing. A setting suggesting effect (for example, a setting suggesting effect D) that is executed at a high rate and is advantageous to the player is executed.

[Advantageous section transition effect]
The sub control unit 91 can execute an advantageous section transition effect. The advantageous section transition effect is an effect suggesting that the player is in an advantageous section. In this embodiment, when the first decision is made in the game, the advantageous section is won. Also, when the second decision is made in the game, the advantageous section is not won. The first decision is, for example, a 6-way bell win. The second decision is, for example, watermelon winning or cherry winning.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 selects the advantageous section winning when the 6-choice bell (any of the combination numbers 2 to 7) among the lottery target combinations shown in FIG. 5 is won in the advantageous section transition lottery. do. On the other hand, if you win watermelon, cherry, or normal rip, or if you lose, you won't win the advantageous section.

In this embodiment, when a watermelon or cherry is won, a specific display result is derived when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation mode. For example, when a watermelon is won, the watermelon winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switch is operated at an operation timing capable of deriving the watermelon winning symbol combination.

Further, when a watermelon or cherry is won, the liquid crystal display 51 is made to perform a suggestive display (for example, display a watermelon pattern or a cherry pattern) suggesting that the stop switch is operated in a specific operation mode. good too. If a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to award a privilege (for example, winning AT) when a watermelon or cherry is won, it is possible to suggest the awarding of the privilege by means of a suggestive display.

In the present embodiment, the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted at least for a specific period after the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, regardless of whether the advantageous section is in progress. For example, in the present embodiment, the specific period is the period from the first game controlled in the normal section to the end of the next game of the game.

In other words, even if the advantageous section is won in the first game in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, and the advantageous section is controlled from the next game of that game, at least the first game controlled to the advantageous section ends. Execution of the advantageous section transition effect will be restricted during the period until it is done.

With the above configuration, regarding the first situation and the second situation having different degrees of advantage, after the end of the advantageous section AT, the second situation where the advantageous section continues, or the advantageous section is switched to the normal section. It becomes easy to determine whether the situation has changed from the first situation to the advantageous section again.

It should be noted that "the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted" may mean that the advantageous zone transition effect is prohibited (not executed) at least during a specific period. Further, the execution ratio of the advantageous interval transition effect during the specific period may be lower than the execution ratio of the advantageous interval transition effect after the specific period has elapsed.

Further, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition performance is lifted based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, and the advantageous section transition performance is executed after the restriction is lifted. Specifically, when the 6-choice bell is won in the game subsequent to the first game in which the advantageous interval is switched to the normal interval, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous interval transition effect is lifted. Then, in the game following the game in which the 6-choice bell is won, the advantageous section transition effect can be executed. That is, unless the six-choice bell is won in the game subsequent to the first game in which the game is switched to the normal interval, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous interval transition effect is not lifted.

The 6-choice bell is a target combination for the advantageous section transition lottery. Therefore, by releasing the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition performance based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, the player feels uncomfortable with the execution of the advantageous section transition performance suggesting that the advantageous section is in progress. You can prevent it from happening.

Further, as described above, when a watermelon or cherry is won, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is not lifted. When a watermelon or cherry is won, a suggestive display suggesting that the stop switch is operated in a specific operation mode is displayed. If, in a game in which watermelon or cherry is won, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous zone transition effect is lifted and the advantageous zone transition effect is executed in the game, the suggestion display and the advantageous zone transition effect are executed, and the game is played. There is a risk that people will get confused. Also, even if only the advantageous section transition effect is executed without executing the suggestive display, there is a possibility that the suggestive display will not be executed, causing confusion. By not releasing the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect when a watermelon or cherry is won, the advantageous zone transition effect is executed in a game that requires the stop switch to be operated in a specific operation mode in order to derive the symbol combination. , so as not to confuse the player.

In the present embodiment, an effect using the advantageous section LED 19 and the liquid crystal display 51 is executed as the advantageous section transition effect. The advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on when controlled to the advantageous section, and turned off when controlled to the normal section. The advantageous section LED 19, which has been turned off, is turned on as the advantageous section transition effect.

In addition, as the advantageous zone transition effect, the liquid crystal display 51 for effecting the game effect is caused to perform the advantageous zone transition display. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including a character image “advantageous section transition”. It should be noted that the advantageous section transition effect may be executed by turning on a lamp such as a frame lamp, without being limited to this.

Also, the liquid crystal display 51 starts the advantageous section transition display at the lighting timing of the advantageous section LED 19 . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient if the advantageous interval transition display is started in the game in which the advantageous interval LED 19 lights up. Alternatively, the screen may be darkened before the advantageous interval transition display is started, thereby suggesting that the advantageous interval transition display will be performed.

[Relationship between setting suggestion effect and advantageous section transition effect]
A specific example will be described below with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. FIG. FIGS. 24 to 26 are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the setting suggesting effect and the advantageous section transition selection.

As shown in FIG. 24(a), it is now assumed that the control is in the advantageous section AT (advantageous section). Since the game is controlled to the advantageous interval, the liquid crystal display 51 executes an effect that is executed during the advantageous interval AT (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous interval AT effect"). In addition, the advantageous section LED 19 is in a lighting state because the control is performed in the advantageous section.

Assume that in the AT, the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400) and the limiter condition is established. At this time, a character image "2400 sheets" is displayed indicating that the net increase in the advantageous section has reached 2400 sheets. As a result, when the control to the advantageous section AT is finished and the start operation for starting the next game is performed, the control to the normal section (normal section normal) is performed.

On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect executed during the normal period (hereinafter referred to as "normal period normal effect") is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a character walking on the road together with a background image of the road. The advantageous section LED 19 is extinguished by being controlled to the normal section.

In the present embodiment, the normal zone normal effect is executed from the first game controlled to the normal zone to the game one game before the game in which the advantageous zone transition effect starts. Hereinafter, the first game in which the normal section normal effect is executed is referred to as "normal 1G", the second game is referred to as "normal 2G", and the N game is referred to as "normal NG".

As described above, at least a specific period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section (the period from the first game (usually 1G) controlled to the normal section to the end of the next game (usually 2G) ), the advantageous section transition effect is not executed.

It is assumed that the 6-choice bell is won (advantageous zone winning) in the internal lottery executed when the start operation of the first game (usually 1G) controlled in the normal zone normal is performed. As a result, from the next game, the normal section is switched to the advantageous section.

However, the first game controlled to the advantageous section is usually the 2nd game. In the game, the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted. Therefore, in the game, the normal section effect is executed. Also, since the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted, the advantageous section LED 19 remains in the off state.

The setting suggestion effect is executed during a period from when the advantageous section is switched to the normal section to when the advantageous section transition effect is executed. In this example, the setting suggestion effect B is normally executed in the 2G. This suggests that either 2, 4, or 6 is set as the setting value.

Also, assume that the 6-choice bell is won in the normal 2G. As described above, when the six-choice bell is won in the game subsequent to the first game in which the advantageous interval is switched to the normal interval, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous interval transition effect is lifted.

Therefore, by winning the 6-choice bell, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted. In the present embodiment, when a start operation is performed to start the next game in which the 6-choice bell has been won, the advantageous section transition effect is executed.

When the start operation for starting the next game after winning the 6-choice bell is performed, the normal section normal performance is terminated and the advantageous section normal performance is executed. At the timing of the start operation, the advantageous section transition effect is executed.

Specifically, the unlit advantageous section LED 19 is turned on, and an image including the character image "advantageous section transition" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (advantageous section transition display is performed). It should be noted that, without being limited to this, in a game in which the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted by winning the 6-choice bell, the advantageous section transition effect may be executed at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. .

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the advantageous section transition display (for example, at the time of the first stop operation), the advantageous section transition display is ended. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with the background image of the city. However, the advantageous section LED 19 continues to be lit.

It should be noted that, during the period from when the advantageous section is switched to the normal section to when the advantageous section transition effect is executed, the setting suggesting effect is not limited to being executed, and the following may be used. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the setting suggestion effect in a period after the advantageous zone transition effect is executed after the advantageous zone is switched to the normal zone.

For example, the setting suggesting effect may be executed in the game in which the advantageous section normal effect starts (for example, it may be executed after the advantageous section transition display), or the setting suggesting effect may be executed after the game. may

In the present embodiment, the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted at least for a specific period after the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, regardless of whether the advantageous section is in progress. Specifically, after the 2nd G, the advantageous section transition effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the 6-choice bell is won.

However, without being limited to this, the advantageous interval transition effect may be executed after a predetermined number of games have been executed after switching from the normal interval to the advantageous interval. The predetermined number of times is, for example, one time. In this case, when the start operation for starting the next game after the first game in which the normal section is switched to the advantageous section is performed, the advantageous section transition effect is executed.

In FIG. 24(a), an example in which control to the normal section is performed after control to the advantageous section AT is completed has been described. On the other hand, in FIG. 24(b), an example will be described in which after the control to the advantageous interval AT is completed, the control to the advantageous interval continues without being controlled to the normal interval.

As shown in FIG. 24(b), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently being controlled to the advantageous section AT (advantageous section). On the liquid crystal display 51, an advantageous section AT effect is executed. The advantageous section LED 19 is in a lighting state.

Suppose that the limiter condition is not met in the AT concerned without the net increase in the advantageous section reaching a predetermined specific number (2400). When the control to the advantageous section AT is finished and the start operation for starting the next game is performed, the advantageous section is normally controlled without being controlled to the normal section. That is, the control to the advantageous section continues.

On the liquid crystal display 51, the advantageous section normal effect is executed, and an image showing that the character is walking on the road is displayed together with the background image of the road. The advantageous section LED 19 continues to be lit. When the control to the advantageous section continues, the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 25(a) explains the case where the 6-choice bell is not won in the first game controlled in the normal section, and the normal section effect is executed over 2G. As shown in FIG. 25(a), it is now assumed that the control is in the advantageous section AT (advantageous section). On the liquid crystal display 51, an advantageous section AT effect is being executed. Also, the advantageous section LED 19 is in a lighting state.

It is assumed that the control to the advantageous section AT is terminated due to the establishment of the limiter condition, and the normal section is normally controlled from the next game. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51 executes the normal section normal effect. The advantageous section LED 19 is extinguished by being controlled to the advantageous section.

Assume that the result of the internal lottery executed in the first game (usually 1G) in which the normal section is normally controlled is a loss. In this case, the normal section normal is continued in the next game as well. Then, assume that the 6-choice bell is won (advantageous zone win) in the next game (usually the 2nd G). As a result, from the next game, the normal section is switched to the advantageous section.

Although the setting suggesting effect can be executed in the normal section, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the setting suggesting effect is not determined in the lottery for determining whether the setting suggesting effect can be executed. In addition, since the 6-choice bell is won in the normal 2G, the advantageous section transition effect can be executed in the next game of the current game.

In the first game in which the advantageous interval is controlled, the advantageous interval LED 19 lights up and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the advantageous interval transition as an advantageous interval transition effect. When the display of transition to the advantageous section ends, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the city and an image showing that the character is walking.

On the other hand, FIG. 25(b) explains the case where the normal section effect is executed over 3G. As shown in FIG. 25(b), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently being controlled to the advantageous section AT (advantageous section). On the liquid crystal display 51, an advantageous section AT effect is being executed. Also, the advantageous section LED 19 is in a lighting state.

It is assumed that the control to the advantageous section AT is terminated due to the establishment of the limiter condition, and the normal section is normally controlled from the next game. As a result, the advantageous section LED 19 is extinguished, and the normal section normal effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Assume that the 6-choice bell is won (advantageous zone winning) in the first game (normal 1G) in which the normal zone is normally controlled. In this case, it is controlled to the advantageous section from the next game. However, since the advantageous section transition performance is not executed unless the 6-choice bell is won after the 2nd G, the advantageous section transition performance is not executed even in the normal 1G, and the normal section performance continues.

Assume that the watermelon wins in the normal 2G. In this case, since the 6-choice bell is not won, the advantageous section transition effect is not executed even in the normal 3G, and the normal section effect continues.

Then, it is assumed that the 6-choice bell is won in the normal 2G. As a result, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted, and the advantageous section transition effect can be executed in the next game in which the 6-choice bell is won.

Further, it is assumed that execution of the setting suggestion effect D is determined in the normal 3G by the setting suggestion effect lottery. As a result, the setting suggestion effect D is executed. Execution of the setting suggestion effect D suggests that 6 is set as the set value.

Normally, in the game following the 3G, the advantageous interval LED 19 lights up and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the advantageous interval transition as an advantageous interval transition effect. When the display of transition to the advantageous section ends, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of the city and an image showing that the character is walking.

As described above, the second timing after the first timing (for example, , 3G), the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when the advantageous section transition effect is executed.

In the example of FIG. 25(a), the advantageous section transition effect is executed in the 3G after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, and the setting suggesting effect is not executed in the normal section. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 25(b), after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, the advantageous section transition effect is executed in the 4th G, and the setting suggesting effect is executed in the normal section.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the difference between the case where setting change is not performed and the case where setting change is performed will be described with respect to execution of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 26(a) explains the case where the setting has not been changed, and FIG. 26(b) explains the case where the setting has been changed.

Since the situation in FIG. 26(a) is the same as the situation in FIG. 24(a), detailed description is omitted. As shown in FIG. 26(a), the control to the advantageous section AT is finished and the normal section normal control is performed, whereby the normal section normal effect is executed.

In the first game (usually the 1st G) in which the normal section is normally controlled, the 6-choice bell is won, and from the next game (usually the 2nd G), the advantageous section is normally controlled. Then, in the normal 2G, the 6-choice bell is won, the setting suggestion effect B is executed in the game, and the advantageous zone transition effect is executed and the advantageous zone normal effect is executed in the next game.

On the other hand, FIG. 26(b) illustrates a case where the advantageous section shifts to the normal section by changing the settings. As shown in FIG. 26(b), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently being controlled to the advantageous section AT (advantageous section). On the liquid crystal display 51, an advantageous section AT effect is being executed. Also, the advantageous section LED 19 is in a lighting state.

In this state, it is assumed that the amusement arcade is closed and the slot machine is powered off. Then, suppose that the power of the slot machine is turned on to start business on the next business day, and the setting is changed at that time. When the initialization is performed by changing the setting, when the game is started after changing the setting, the state is normally controlled in the normal section.

Since the normal section is controlled normally, the liquid crystal display 51 executes the normal section normal effect. Also, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned off.

In the first game (usually the 1st G) in which the normal section is normally controlled, the 6-choice bell is won, and from the next game (usually the 2nd G), the advantageous section is normally controlled. Then, in the normal 2G, the 6-choice bell is won, the setting suggestion effect D is executed in the game, and the advantageous section transition effect is executed and the advantageous zone normal effect is executed in the next game.

In the present embodiment, in the third situation where the advantageous section is switched to the normal section based on the setting change operation, after the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, the benefit is provided during the period until the advantageous section transition effect is executed. If granted, the reward awarded in the third situation is more advantageous to the player than the reward awarded in the first situation.

Specifically, in the third situation, after the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, if the setting suggestion effect is executed during the period until the advantageous zone transition effect is executed, the setting suggestion executed in the third situation The effect is more advantageous to the player than the setting suggestion effect executed in the first situation.

In the example of FIG. 26(a), the setting suggestion effect B is executed in the first situation, and in the example of FIG. 26(b), the setting suggestion effect is more advantageous for the player than the setting suggestion effect B in the third situation. D is running.

In the game parlor, the initialization based on the setting change operation is performed during the hours when the amusement parlor is not open for business. Therefore, the game is played for the first time after the initialization based on the setting change operation, immediately after the start of business (first thing in the morning). By making the setting suggestion effect executed in the third situation advantageous, the player is motivated to play the game after the initialization (first thing in the morning).

[Second embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 32. FIG. Regarding the slot machine according to the second embodiment, the different parts from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be explained, and the other parts will be described as the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the second embodiment. Common with machines.

In the first embodiment, the transition of the game state as shown in FIG. 3 is performed in the configuration described with reference to FIGS. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, transition of the game state is performed as shown in FIG. 27, which will be described later. The configuration of the slot machine described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22 in the first embodiment and the configuration of the slot machine described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26 in the second embodiment can also be applied to the second embodiment. is.

[Transition of game state according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, the game states controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 include non-internal and internal.

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

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

In the example shown in FIG. 27, illustration of CB is omitted as a game state. state transitions. In this case, the CB generally ends after one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal middle again.

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

The states in the advantageous zone include normal (also referred to as "advantageous zone normal"), CZ (also referred to as "advantageous zone CZ"), and AT (also referred to as "advantageous zone AT"). Advantageous section normal and advantageous section CZ are states in which navigation can be performed. Advantageous section AT is a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of advantageous section normal and advantageous section CZ.

In the present embodiment, the execution probability of navigation in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ is 0%, but navigation may be executed also in the normal advantageous section and the advantageous section CZ. For example, in the advantageous section AT, the execution probability of the navigation for winning the main character when winning the lead role may be set higher than in the advantageous section normal or the advantageous section CZ.

Also, the net increase per game that the player can obtain in the advantageous section AT is greater than the net increase per game that the player can obtain during the normal advantageous section, the advantageous section CZ, or during the normal section.

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

Normal section normal, advantageous section normal, and advantageous section CZ are all in a state of decreasing medals. Advantageous section AT is a state in which medals are increased. The advantageous section AT is in a state more advantageous for the player than the normal section normal, the normal advantageous section, and the advantageous section CZ. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal, the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 6 in the advantageous section AT. Designed.

That is, the ball payout rate in the normal section normal, the advantageous section normal, and the advantageous section CZ is less than 1, and the ball payout rate in the advantageous section AT is greater than 1. Also, the normal section normal, the advantageous section normal normal section, and the advantageous section CZ have the same payout rate.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section CZ is in a ball-out state that is more advantageous than the normal advantageous section. Winning in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section AT to the advantageous section CZ is also called "CZ winning".

Control to the advantageous interval CZ is managed, for example, by the number of games, and on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous interval CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games (for example, 10 games), the relevant The advantageous section CZ ends.

The main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of types of advantageous intervals CZ (CZ). Also, the main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of types of advantageous intervals AT (AT) advantageous to the player. In the second embodiment, the control to CZ is also called "continuous control". Note that the continuous control is not limited to the control to the CZ, and may be the control to the advantageous section AT again without being controlled by the CZ after the advantageous section AT ends.

The plurality of types of CZ are CZ1 that is controlled again by the AT at a first rate when the control to the AT is finished, and CZ2 that is controlled again by the AT at a second rate when the control to the AT is finished. including control to. In this embodiment, the first percentage is 20% and the second percentage is 80%. CZ2 includes CZ2A and CZ2B.

That is, when controlled by CZ2, the rate of re-control by AT after completion of control by AT is higher than when controlled by one of a plurality of CZs. Also, the multiple types of ATs include AT1 and AT2.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and when being controlled by CZ2 (CZ2A or CZ2B), it may always be controlled by AT again when the control to AT is finished.

Also, the main control unit 41 performs a specific lottery. If you win the special lottery, it will be decided to move to CZ2A. If the specific lottery is not won, the transition to CZ1 is decided.

In addition, situations in which one of the multiple types of CZ is executed include non-specific situations and specific situations. A non-specific situation is a situation after winning the specific lottery and before the specific condition is met. A specific situation is a situation after a specific condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 controls CZ2 in non-specific situations and specific situations.

In the present embodiment, the specific condition is that the AT continues 10 sets (also referred to as "the number of AT continuations reaches 10"). "AT continues 10 sets" means that in addition to the initial hit of AT, when control to AT ends, the number of times controlled by AT becomes 9 times (control to mode A described later) It means that the number of times controlled by AT became 10 in the middle). "AT's first win" means that AT is won in the normal advantageous section. The specific situation is the situation after the AT hits the ball for the first time and the number of times the AT is controlled again when the control to the AT ends reaches 9 times or more.

The specific condition may be satisfied when the net increase in the advantageous interval reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of games after being controlled in the advantageous interval reaches the predetermined number of games. Alternatively, it may be established when the number of winning bonuses reaches a predetermined number.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the normal section, when the advantageous section is won, control is performed in the advantageous section normal. In the advantageous section normal, when AT is won, control is performed to mode A and advantageous section AT1. When the advantageous section AT1 ends, control is made to the advantageous section CZ1 or the advantageous section CZ2A. The non-specific state described above is a state controlled to the advantageous section CZ2A. When the advantageous section CZ1 or the advantageous section CZ2A ends, the control to the mode A ends and the advantageous section normal control is performed.

If the AT is won in the advantageous section CZ1 or the advantageous section CZ2A, control is performed again to the advantageous section AT1. Thus, mode A indicates a state in which control is performed by any of AT1, CZ1, and CZ2A in the advantageous section. Then, in CZ1 or CZ2A, as long as the AT win continues, the player stays in mode A and repeats the transition between AT and CZ.

Also, when transitioning from the non-specific state to the specific state, the state is controlled to the specific state. Specifically, when the AT continuation count reaches 10 times, it is controlled to a specific state. As the specific state, for example, an ending effect, which will be described later, is executed.

When the execution of the ending effect ends, the control to mode A ends and the mode B is controlled. When it is controlled to mode B, first, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT2.

When the advantageous section AT2 ends, control is made to the advantageous section CZ2B. The specific state described above is a state controlled to the advantageous section CZ2B. When the advantageous section CZ2B ends, the control to mode B ends and the advantageous section normal control is performed.

If AT wins in the advantageous section CZ2B, the control is again made to the advantageous section AT2. Thus, mode B indicates a state in which control is performed by either AT2 or CZ2B in the advantageous section. Then, in CZ2B, as long as the AT win continues, the player stays in mode B and repeats the transition between AT and CZ.

In the advantageous section, when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied, the control for the advantageous section ends. The advantageous section end conditions include limiter conditions and arbitrary end conditions, which will be described later. In this case, the next game is controlled to the normal section (normal section normal). At that time, the information about the advantageous section is erased. The information on the advantageous interval includes information such as the number of games played in the advantageous interval, the net increase in the advantageous interval, the net increase in the advantageous interval AT, and the like.

When normal control is performed in the normal section and then normal control is performed in the advantageous section, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized, and counting of the number of games played in the advantageous section is started. Further, in this case, the main control unit 41 cannot grasp the net increase when the control was performed in the advantageous section AT last time.

On the other hand, when the advantageous section end condition is not satisfied, the control to the advantageous section is not ended. In this case, control to the advantageous section continues, so the information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized. In other words, the main control unit 41 can continue to count the number of games played in the advantageous interval, and can grasp the net increase when the previous advantageous interval AT was controlled.

The above limiter conditions include that the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (1500 G), or that the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400). . In addition, the optional end condition includes that a predetermined upper limit number of games has been played without winning an advantageous win in the normal advantageous section.

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

In the present embodiment, it is necessary to reduce the processing load as much as possible by standardizing the processing in the processing of the main control unit 41 due to the limitation of the RAM capacity. CZ2A, which is controlled by the main control unit 41 and is controlled before AT continues for 10 sets, and CZ2B, which is controlled after AT continues for 10 sets, are both controlled again by AT at a rate of 80%. Therefore, the processing in CZ2A and CZ2B and the processing for shifting between CZ2A or CZ2B and AT can be shared. By configuring in this way, the processing is shared between the time of controlling CZ2A, which is desired to be more advantageous with respect to the control of AT, and the time of controlling CZ2A, which is controlled as an ending state after AT continues for 10 sets. can do.

Further, in the second embodiment, the degree of advantage differs between the case where control is performed in the advantageous section normal due to the end of the CZ and the case where the control is performed in the normal section due to the establishment of the advantageous section end condition. For example, a lottery is performed so that the AT winning probability in the normal advantageous section is higher in the case where the advantageous section is normally controlled due to the end of the CZ than in the case where the normal section is controlled due to the establishment of the advantageous section end condition, It may be advantageous. Further, the case where the control is performed normally for the normal section due to the establishment of the advantageous section end condition may be more advantageous than the case where the control is performed for the advantageous section normally due to the termination of the CZ.

The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game based on commands from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c. As such an effect, the sub-controller 91 can execute a specific effect. In the present embodiment, one of a plurality of types of battle effects can be executed as an example of the specific effect.

The battle effects (battle effects A and B to be described later) are effects that suggest whether or not the AT will be controlled again depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effects, and are effects that are executed during the CZ.

In the battle production, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a production image in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight. Then, a series of battles are conducted, and whether the ally character finally wins or loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加For example, the battle effect may be executed over a plurality of games (for example, 10 games).

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

On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened (darkened) as a result of the effect. In this case, the player is not notified that the privilege will be awarded.

[Various lottery tables according to the second embodiment]
Next, various lottery tables used in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining various lottery tables according to the second embodiment.

When an AT is won (at the first hit) in the normal section normal, the game shifts to mode A and is controlled by the AT. When controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs scenario lottery using the scenario lottery table. The scenario lottery is a lottery that predetermines the AT continuation rate in each CZ that is controlled 1 to 9 times in Mode A non-specific situations.

For example, the scenario lottery may be performed when the first AT-controlled game start operation is performed. Also, when the scenario lottery is conducted, an AT stock number lottery (at the time of the first AT win) (FIG. 28(d) described later) and a freeze lottery (FIG. 28(d) described later) are also performed.

FIG. 28(a) shows the relationship between the determined scenario and the AT continuation rate. As shown in FIG. 28(a), in the scenario lottery, one of scenarios A to E is determined by lottery based on set values.

The table shown in FIG. 28(a) shows the rate of winning the AT again (AT continuation rate) in the CZ controlled after the ATs of the 1st to 9th sets are completed. Here, when 80% is determined as the AT continuation rate, the process shifts to CZ1, and when 20% is determined as the AT continuation rate, the process shifts to CZ2A.

In the scenario lottery, in a non-specific situation, when the low setting value (setting 1 to 3) is set, when the high setting value (setting 4 to 6) is set, and when the transition to CZ2A is decided, CZ2 It is designed so that the rate at which control is performed is the same or higher than when the high settings (settings 4-6) are set.

Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3 (low set value), scenarios D and E are determined when the set value is 4 to 6 (high set value). designed to have the same or lower For example, if the set value is 1, then scenario A is determined 25% of the time, and if the set value is 6, scenario A is determined 15% of the time. be.

Also, if the AT is won in the normal section normal, and the mode is shifted to mode A and is controlled by the AT, the number of AT sets will be the first set. At this time, if it is decided to execute scenario A, the process moves to CZ2A (continuation rate of 80%) when the AT of the first set ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, CZ is executed over 10 games. If the AT continuation rate is 80%, the probability of winning the AT becomes 80% when the 10th G of CZ ends. If AT winning is not determined, control to CZ ends when the 10th G of CZ ends, and the advantageous section is normally controlled from the next game. It should be noted that in which game in the CZ the AT win may be determined by lottery.

If the AT is won in the CZ, the AT is controlled again from the next game (the number of AT sets is the second set). If Scenario A has been determined, the transition to CZ2A (continuation rate of 80%) is made when the second set of AT is completed.

Similarly, the transition between CZ and AT is repeated. Finally, it is controlled by the 10th set AT, and when the AT ends, an ending effect is executed. When the ending effect is completed, the mode is controlled to the mode B and the AT (AT2) is controlled again. If the execution of Scenario A is decided, when each AT of the 1st to 9th sets is completed, all of them shift to CZ2A (continuation rate 80%).

If the execution of Scenario B is decided, when the 1st set AT is completed, it will shift to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%), and when each AT of the 2nd to 9th sets is completed, CZ2A (Continuation rate) rate of 80%). When the execution of scenario C is decided, when each AT of the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 9th sets is completed, it shifts to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%), and the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th sets When each AT is completed, all shift to CZ2A (continuation rate 80%).

If the execution of scenario D is decided, when each AT of the 1st to 5th sets is completed, each shifts to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%), and when each AT of the 6th to 9th sets is completed will also transition to CZ2A (continuation rate 80%). When the execution of scenario E is decided, when the ATs of the 1st to 9th sets are completed, each shifts to CZ1 (continuation rate of 20%).

In this way, scenarios A, B, C, D, and E are likely to be controlled to CZ2A with a high continuation rate (80% continuation rate) in this order. In other words, scenarios A, B, C, D, and E are designed so that the rate of re-control by AT (AT continuation rate) increases in this order.

It should be noted that the scenario lottery is not limited as described above, and a lottery may be used to determine whether the continuation rate will be 80% or 20%. In this case, if it is determined by lottery that the continuation rate will be 80%, and if the ATs of the 1st to 9th sets are completed, they will all shift to CZ2A (continuation rate of 80%). Also, if it is determined by lottery that the continuation rate will be 20%, and if the ATs of the 1st to 9th sets are completed, all will shift to CZ1 (20% continuation rate).

Also, during the CZ, a battle effect is executed. The type of battle effect to be executed is determined using the battle effect determination table shown in FIG. 28(c). As shown in FIG. 28(c), the type of battle effect to be executed is determined according to the CZ to be transferred (transfer destination CZ). The battle presentation includes a battle presentation A and a battle presentation B. Also, the battle presentation A includes a battle presentation A1 and a battle presentation A2.

Specifically, when CZ1 is controlled in mode A, the rate at which execution of battle presentation A1 is determined is 70%, and the rate at which execution of battle presentation A2 is determined is 30%. When controlled by CZ2A in mode A, the percentage of determining execution of battle presentation A1 is 30%, and the percentage of determining execution of battle presentation A2 is 70%. In mode A, execution of battle presentation A2 is not determined. In mode B, control is always performed by CZ2B, and in CZ2B, only battle effect B is executed.

In this way, when AT continues 10 sets after being controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation, battle production A (battle production A1, A2) is executed in a non-specific situation (see FIG. 29 (a10) described later). , Battle effect B is executed in a specific situation (see FIG. 30(a15) described later).

Also, the battle effect B, which is not executed when controlled by CZ1, is executed when controlled by CZ2 in a specific situation. In addition, the battle effect A (battle effect A1, A2) that can be executed when controlled by CZ1 is executed when controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation. By doing so, it is possible to give a special feeling to the control to CZ2 in a specific situation.

Further, when the battle effect A2 is executed, the rate of re-control by the AT when the control to the AT ends is higher than when the battle effect A1 is executed. Moreover, when it is controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation, the ratio of execution of battle production A2 is higher than the ratio of execution of battle production A1.

In addition to the scenario lottery described above, the main control unit 41 performs an AT stock number lottery when the control of the AT ends.

The AT stock number lottery determines whether or not the AT stock will be granted, and the number of the AT stock that will be granted if the AT stock is granted. The AT stock number lottery is executed only during control to mode A, and is not executed during control to mode B.

In addition, the AT stock number lottery is performed during control to mode A, at the first hit of AT (see FIG. 28 (d)), and in each game while controlled by AT and CZ (see FIG. 28 (e)) performed in

If an AT is won during a CZ based on the scenario lottery, it will be controlled by the AT again after the control to the CZ ends. If AT is not won during CZ based on the scenario lottery, the given AT stock will be consumed. If the AT stock is not provided, when the control to the CZ ends, the advantageous section is normally controlled.

For example, assume that the number of AT stocks currently granted is 3. Then, if the AT is not won during the CZ, in the final game of the CZ, the AT stock number is consumed by 1, and when the control to the CZ ends, the AT is controlled again. Digestion of the AT stock number by one reduces the AT stock number to two.

As shown in FIG. 28(d), in the AT stock number lottery executed at the time of the first AT win, there is a 70% probability that the AT stock will not be awarded, and a 30% probability that the AT stock will be awarded. Also, the given AT stock number is 1 with a probability of 10%, 2 with a probability of 4%, and 2-9 with a probability of 2%. That is, a maximum of 9 AT stocks can be given at the time of the first AT hit.

Also, as shown in FIG. 28(e), when an AT stock number lottery is performed in each game while being controlled by AT and CZ, AT stock is given with a probability of 99.5% in each game. AT stock is granted with a probability of 0.5%. When AT stock is granted, the number of AT stock granted is 1.

In this way, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), in a non-specific situation, when the AT is controlled again by controlling to one of a plurality of types of CZ, and when the AT stock number lottery Based on this, the AT may be controlled again. On the other hand, in a non-specific situation, AT does not re-control based on the AT stock number lottery, but re-controls by AT by controlling to one of a plurality of types of CZ.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), when the AT is first controlled in mode A (when the AT hits the first hit), the AT stock number lottery is higher than when the AT is controlled again. It is designed to have a high rate of re-control decisions being made to the AT. Note that the AT stock number lottery may be executed when a rare combination is won.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when a special condition is met regarding the control of the AT, the control of the AT continues until the final condition based on the content of the game at the AT is met. The special condition is, for example, freeze winning. Also, the final condition is, for example, 10 sets of AT continuation.

When the AT stock number lottery (at the time of the first AT win) is performed, the freeze lottery is performed using the freeze lottery table shown in FIG. 28(d). As shown in FIG. 28(f), when the AT stock number given in the AT stock number lottery (at the time of the first AT win) is 0 to 8, it is determined that the freeze is not executed (no freeze), and the AT If the AT stock number given in the stock number lottery (when the AT is first hit) is 9, it is determined that the freeze will be executed (with freeze).

If it is determined that the freeze is to be executed, the freeze may be executed, for example, when the start operation for starting the first game controlled by the AT of the first set is performed. .

Here, when the AT stock number is 9, 10 sets of AT are always executed (10 sets of AT continue), and the mode B is entered. Even if AT is not won in all CZs, by digesting 9 AT stocks in each CZ controlled after the 1st to 9th sets of AT are completed, the 10th set of AT This is because it will be controlled by

As described above, when the AT stock number given in the AT stock number lottery (when the AT is first hit) is 9, it is decided that the freeze will be executed. In this case, the transition to mode B is confirmed. That is, when the freeze is executed, the transition to mode B is determined. Therefore, when a freeze win is made, AT always continues 10 sets.

[An example of production according to the second embodiment]
An example of an effect according to the second embodiment will be described below. 29 to 32 are diagrams for explaining an example of effects according to the second embodiment.

First, using FIGS. 29 to 31, transition from a normal section to an advantageous section, repeat the transition between AT and CZ in mode A and mode B, then transition from the advantageous section to the normal section and then to the advantageous section again. An example of an effect when controlled will be described.

Assume that control is currently being performed in the normal section. In the normal section normal, as shown in FIG. 29(a1), the background image of the road and the image showing the character walking on the road are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . The advantageous section LED 19 is in the off state.

Next, it is assumed that the advantageous section is won in the normal section. By winning the advantageous section, the normal section normal (normal section) transitions to the advantageous section normal (advantageous section).

In the normal advantageous section, as shown in FIG. 29(a2), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a character walking together with a background image of the city. Based on the control for the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on.

Next, it is assumed that AT is won in the normal advantageous section. By AT winning, the advantageous section normal transitions to AT. As a result, it is controlled to mode A and to AT (AT1). During AT, as shown in FIG. 29(a3), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of stars and a character image of a girl.

Also, assume that scenario B is determined by scenario lottery when AT is controlling. As a result, the control of CZ1 is determined in the first controlled CZ, and the control of CZ2A is determined in the second and subsequent CZs.

After that, control to AT ends and control to CZ1 is performed. Also, it is assumed that execution of the battle presentation A1 is determined by lottery. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 29(a4), the battle effect A1 is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) faces off against an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) in the Colosseum.

At the start of the battle presentation A1, the title of the battle presentation A1 is announced. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including a character image "battle effect A1". Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled again by the AT depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. Here, it is assumed that it is decided to be controlled again by the AT. In that case, as shown in FIG. 29(a5), the friendly character wins over the enemy character, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "WIN". This suggests that it is again regulated by AT.

Then, the control to CZ1 ends when the battle presentation A1 ends. In this case, the control to mode A is continued, and as shown in FIG. 29(a6), the AT is controlled again from the next game. As a result, the number of continuations of AT becomes two. A character image of a girl is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of stars.

After that, control to AT ends and control to CZ2A is performed. Also, it is assumed that execution of the battle presentation A2 is determined by lottery. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 29(a7), the battle effect A2 is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) faces off against an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) in the Colosseum.

At the start of the battle presentation A2, the title of the battle presentation A2 is announced. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including a character image "battle effect A2". Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

After that, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled again by the AT depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. Here, it is assumed that it is decided to be controlled again by the AT. In that case, as shown in FIG. 29(a8), the friendly character wins over the enemy character, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "WIN". This suggests that it is again regulated by AT.

Then, the control to CZ2A ends when the battle effect A2 ends. In this case, the control to mode A is continued, and as shown in FIG. 29(a9), the AT is controlled again from the next game. As a result, the number of AT continuations is three. A character image of a girl is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of stars.

In the same way, the AT and CZ controls are repeated, and when the ninth AT control is completed, as shown in FIG. 29(a10), it is assumed that CZ2A is controlled. Further, as shown in FIG. 29(a11), it is assumed that the ally character has defeated the enemy character in the CZ2A. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30(a12), the AT is controlled again. As a result, the number of continuations of AT becomes 10 times.

After that, when the control to the AT ends, the number of continuations of the AT reaches 10, and as shown in FIG. 30(a13), the ending effect is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of "Complete" indicating that the AT has been continued 10 times.

When the ending effect ends, the control to mode A ends. As a result, mode A is changed to mode B, and AT (AT2) is controlled. As shown in FIG. 29(a14), under control of the AT, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image of a girl together with a background image of stars.

After that, when the control to AT ends, as shown in FIG. 30 (a15), it is controlled by CZ2B and the battle effect 2B is executed. In mode B, control is always performed to CZ2, and battle presentation 2B is always executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) faces off against an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) in the Colosseum.

At the start of the battle production B, the title of the battle production B is announced. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including a character image "battle effect B". Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Then, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled again by the AT depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. If it is determined that AT will control the player again, the friend character wins over the enemy character, and the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 30(a16). . This suggests that it is again regulated by AT.

Then, the control to CZ2B ends when the battle presentation 2B ends. In this case, the control to mode B is continued, and as shown in FIG. 30(a20), the next game is controlled to AT.

After that, when the control to AT ends, as shown in FIG. 30(a21), it is controlled by CZ2B and the battle effect B is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 31(a22) to (a24), in mode B, after repeating the transition between CZ2B and AT a plurality of times, in FIG. 31(a25), it is assumed that AT is controlled again.

Assume that in the AT, the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400) and the limiter condition is met. As shown in FIG. 31(a26), a character image "2400 sheets" is displayed indicating that the net increase in the advantageous section has reached 2400 sheets. When the limiter condition is established, the control to the advantageous section AT ends. From the state of FIG. 29(a2) to the state of FIG. 31(a26), the advantageous section LED 19 is lit.

When the control for the advantageous section AT is finished, the control for the mode B is finished, and as shown in FIG. 31(a27), the normal section is controlled normally. When the normal section is controlled, the advantageous section LED 19 is extinguished. In addition, it is assumed that the 6-choice bell is won (advantageous section winning) in the first game (usually 1G) in which the normal section is normally controlled. Thereby, it is controlled to the advantageous section from the next game.

However, in the present embodiment, the production in the normal section (advantageous section normal production) is not immediately started even if it is controlled to the advantageous section, and the production in the normal section (normal section normal production) is continued.

It is assumed that in the game (usually 2G) following the first game in which the advantage section is normally controlled, it is determined that the 6-choice bell is won and the setting suggestion effect is to be executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 31(a28), the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the advantageous zone normal effect is executed from the next game.

In the first game in which the advantageous section normal effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 31 (a29), the advantageous section suggestive effect is executed. As the advantageous section suggestion effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including the character image "advantageous section", and the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "advantageous section transition".

When the display of the image is completed, as shown in FIG. 31(a30), the background image of the road and the image showing that the character is walking on the road are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the normal effect of the advantageous section. ing. The setting suggesting effect and the advantageous section suggesting effect in FIGS. 31(a28) to (a30) are the same as those explained using FIGS. 24 to 26. FIG.

After that, it is assumed that AT is won in the normal advantageous section. By AT winning, the advantageous section normal transitions to AT. As a result, it is controlled to mode A and to AT. During AT, as shown in FIG. 31(a31), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image of stars and a character image of a girl.

Next, using FIG. 32 (a1) to (a10), a battle production is executed during CZ, and depending on the production result of the battle production, the case where AT is controlled again and the case where AT is not controlled again. will be explained.

Assume that mode A is currently being controlled. Then, as soon as the control to the AT ends,
Suppose it is controlled by CZ2A. Also, it is assumed that execution of the battle presentation A2 is determined by lottery. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 32(a1), the battle effect A2 is executed.

The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) faces off against an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) in the Colosseum. Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Then, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled again by the AT depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. FIG. 32(a2) shows a case where AT is again controlled by the effect result of the battle effect, and FIG. 32(a4) shows a case where AT is not controlled again by the effect result of the battle effect.

When the AT is controlled again, the ally character wins over the enemy character, and the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 32(a2). This suggests that it is again regulated by AT.

Then, the control to CZ2A ends when the battle effect A2 ends. In this case, control to mode A is continued, and as shown in FIG. 32(a3), AT is controlled from the next game. A character image of a girl is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of stars.

On the other hand, when AT does not control again, as shown in FIG. 32(a4), the friend character is defeated by the enemy character, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is darkened, and the character image of "LOSE" is displayed. be. This suggests that it is not controlled again by AT.

Then, the control to CZ2A ends when the battle effect A2 ends. As a result, the control to mode A ends, and as shown in FIG. 32(a5), control is performed in the advantageous section normal from the next game. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with a background image of the city.

It is assumed that the number of continuations of AT (AT1) reaches 10 times in mode A from the state of FIG. 32(a3). As a result, mode A is controlled to mode B, and AT (AT2) is controlled. When control to AT ends, as shown in FIG. 32(a6), control is performed to CZ2B and battle effect B is executed.

The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) faces off against an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) in the Colosseum. Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friend character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Then, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled again by the AT depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. FIG. 32(a7) shows a case where AT is again controlled by the production result of the battle production, and FIG. 32(a9) shows a case where AT is not controlled again by the production result of the battle production.

When AT controls again, the friend character wins over the enemy character, and the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 32(a7). This suggests that it is again regulated by AT.

Then, the control to CZ2B ends when the battle effect B ends. In this case, control to mode B is continued, and as shown in FIG. 32(a8), AT is controlled from the next game. A character image of a girl is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of stars.

On the other hand, if the AT does not control again, the friend character is defeated by the enemy character, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 turns dark, and the character image of "LOSE" is displayed, as shown in FIG. 32(a9). be. This suggests that it is not controlled again by AT.

Then, the control to CZ2B ends when the battle effect B ends. As a result, the mode B is ended, and control is performed in the advantageous section normal from the next game, as shown in FIG. 32(a10). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking along with a background image of the city.

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

(A1) having a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that are 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,
setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting one of a plurality of stages of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A non-notification interval (for example, normal interval) in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means cannot be notified, and a notification interval in which the operation information can be notified ( For example, an advantageous section) and a section control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
The section control means is
In the notification interval, when the control to the advantageous state (for example, advantageous interval AT) for the player ends, it is possible to perform end control to end the control to the notification interval (for example, FIG. 3),
After the end control ends the control to the notification interval, the period from being controlled to the notification interval again to completing a specific number of games (for example, 200 G) is longer than the period after the period has passed. The rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is low (for example, X21<X22 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 41 performs end control to end the control of the advantageous section AT when the control of the advantageous section AT, which is advantageous to the player, ends in the advantageous section. It is possible to Also, as shown in FIG. 10, after the control to the advantageous section is terminated by the end control, the period from when the control to the advantageous section is resumed to when the specific number of games (200 G) is completed is after the period has passed. (X21<X22).

For slot machines, a type test is carried out for the purpose of regulating those that may remarkably arouse the gambling spirit. In the model test, as a result of executing the prescribed number of games, if the ball output rate, which is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the bet amount, exceeds the upper limit, it will significantly increase the gambling spirit. Such slot machines are excluded as falling under the category of potentially tempting slot machines. Therefore, if control to the advantageous interval AT, which is advantageous for the player, ends, and then control to the advantageous interval AT occurs again after a short period of time has passed, the above-mentioned ball payout rate will exceed the upper limit value. , the medals will be paid out excessively in a short period of time. This will remarkably arouse the gambling spirit. Under these circumstances, after control to the advantageous interval is completed by end control, the ratio of control to the advantageous interval AT is to be reduced during the period from re-control to the advantageous interval to completion of a specific number of games. Therefore, it is possible not only to prevent the gambling spirit from being remarkably aroused, but also to prevent the tokens from being excessively paid out in a lump in a short period of time. In this way, it is possible to prevent unintended continuous control to the advantageous section AT.

(A2) The expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player (for example, the number of medals) that decreases during the completion of the specific number of games is controlled to one of the advantageous states until the advantageous state ends. is smaller than the expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player that increases to 100% (for example, FIG. 11(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the expected value of the number of medals to be reduced during the completion of a specific number of games is Smaller than the expected number of medals to increase. By doing so, the player does not need to add new medals to play the game until the specific number of games are completed.

(A3) The conditions for determining the control to the advantageous state include a first condition (eg, freeze win) and a second condition (eg, normal AT win),
Only the first condition out of the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied during the period from the end of the control to the notification interval by the end control to the completion of the specific number of games. Yes (for example, FIG. 13),
In the period after the period until the specific number of games has been played, both the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the conditions for determining the control to the advantageous section AT include freeze winning and normal AT winning. Also, during the period until the specific number of games is completed after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, only the freeze winning or the normal AT winning can be established. In addition, during the period after the period until the specific number of games has passed, it is possible to satisfy both conditions of the freeze win and the normal AT win. By doing so, the player can expect the freeze winning to occur.

(A4) The expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player that increases in the advantageous state controlled based on the establishment of the first condition increases in the advantageous state controlled based on the establishment of the second condition. is greater than the expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player who does (eg, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the expected value of the number of medals that increases in the advantageous interval AT controlled based on the establishment of the freeze win increases in the advantageous interval AT controlled based on the establishment of the normal AT win. More than the expected number of medals. By doing so, the player can expect the freeze winning to occur.

(A5) When at least one setting value (for example, setting 6) is set by the setting means, a specific timing at which the specific number of games is completed after the end control ends the control of the notification interval. (for example, the timing of digesting 200G) in the first period (for example, 201G to 250G), the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is the second period after the first period has passed from the specific timing (for example, , 251G to 300G) (eg, X22>X23 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when at least setting 6 is set, the first period from the specific timing (the timing at which 200G is consumed) after the control to the advantageous section is finished by the end control. (201G to 250G), the ratio of control to the advantageous interval AT is higher than the ratio of control to the advantageous interval AT in the second period (251G to 300G) after the first period has elapsed from the specific timing (X22> X23). In this way, the game is motivated to continue playing until a specific number of games are played, and it becomes difficult for the player to finish the game as the control to the advantageous section AT ends. can be improved.

(A6) The expected value of the amount of gaming value to increase in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state is determined in the first period is the expected value of the amount of gaming value that increases in the advantageous state in the second period. Sometimes, it is smaller than the expected value of the amount of gaming value that increases in the advantageous state (for example, Y12<Y13 and Y22<Y23 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT when control to the advantageous section AT is determined in the first period is is smaller than the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the relevant advantageous section AT when the control of is determined (Y12<Y13, Y22<Y23). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

(A7) When the control to the advantageous state is determined in the first period, the rate at which the game value increases by a specific amount (for example, the number of sheets reaching the limiter) or more in the advantageous state is It is lower than the rate at which the gaming value of the specific amount or more increases in the advantageous state when control to the advantageous state is determined (for example, Z12<Z13 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the control to the advantageous section AT is determined in the first period, the rate at which the medals increase by a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) or more in the advantageous section AT is , is lower than the rate at which a specific amount or more of medals increases in the advantageous section AT when control to the advantageous section AT is determined in the second period (Z12<Z13). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

(A8) The section control means is capable of performing continuous control to continue control of the notification section when control to the advantageous state is completed in the notification section (for example, FIG. 3). ,
When at least one setting value (for example, setting 6) is set by the setting means, from a specific timing (for example, timing when 200G is completed) when the specific number of games is completed after the continuation control is performed. The ratio of control to the advantageous state in the first period (201G to 250G) of is determined by the specific timing (for example, 200G is completed) after the end of control to the notification section by the end control. (eg, X12>X22 as shown in FIG. 10) in the first period (eg, 201G to 250G) from the first period (eg timing 201G to 250G).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous section A
When the control to T is completed, it is possible to perform continuous control to continue the control to the advantageous section. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when at least setting 6 is set, a first period from a specific timing (timing of completing 200 G) when a specific number of games (200 G) is completed after continuous control is performed. In (201G to 250G), the ratio of control to the advantageous section AT is the number of times from the specific timing (the timing of completing 200G) when the specific number of games (200G) is completed after the control to the advantageous section is finished by the end control. It is higher than the ratio controlled to the advantageous section AT in one period (201G to 250G) (X12>X22). In this way, in the first period after the continuation control is performed, the ratio of control to the advantageous section AT is higher than in the first period after the end control is performed, so the control to the advantageous section is continued. A player can expect continuous control to be performed.

(A9) setting means (for example, processing for setting a set value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A non-notification interval (for example, normal interval) in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means cannot be notified, and a notification interval in which the operation information can be notified ( For example, an advantageous section) and a section control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41),
The section control means is
In the notification interval, when the control to the advantageous state (for example, advantageous interval AT) for the player ends, it is possible to perform end control to end the control to the notification interval (for example, FIG. 3),
In the notification interval, when the control to the advantageous state is completed, it is possible to perform continuous control to continue the control to the notification interval (for example, FIG. 3),
After the control to the notification interval is finished by the end control, the period from being controlled to the notification interval again to completing a specific number of games (for example, 200 G) is the period from the continuous control to the specific The rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is lower than the period until the number of games is completed (for example, X21<X11 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 41 performs end control to end the control of the advantageous section AT when the control of the advantageous section AT, which is advantageous to the player, ends in the advantageous section. It is possible to Further, the main control unit 41 can perform continuous control to continue control of the advantageous section AT when the control of the advantageous section AT ends in the advantageous section. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, the continuous control is performed during the period from the control to the advantageous section again until the specific number of games (for example, 200G) is completed. The ratio of control to the advantageous section AT is lower than the period from when the game is started until the specific number of games are played (X21<X11).

For slot machines, a type test is carried out for the purpose of regulating those that may remarkably arouse the gambling spirit. In the model test, as a result of executing the prescribed number of games, if the ball output rate, which is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the bet amount, exceeds the upper limit, it will significantly increase the gambling spirit. Such slot machines are excluded as falling under the category of potentially tempting slot machines. Therefore, if control to the advantageous interval AT, which is advantageous for the player, ends, and then control to the advantageous interval AT occurs again after a short period of time has passed, the above-mentioned ball payout rate will exceed the upper limit value. , the medals will be paid out excessively in a short period of time. This will remarkably arouse the gambling spirit. Due to these circumstances, after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, the period from the control to the advantageous section again until the specific number of games is completed will be the specific number of games after the continuation control is performed. To prevent arousal of gambling remarkably and to prevent an excessive payout of tokens in a short period of time by lowering the ratio of control to the advantageous section AT than the period until the game is completed. can be done. In this way, it is possible to prevent unintended continuous control to the advantageous section AT.

(A10) During the period from when the continuation control is performed to when the specific number of games is played, the rate of control to the advantageous state is lower than the period after the period has passed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10 so that X11<X12).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the period from when the continuation control is performed until the specific number of games is played is the ratio of control to the advantageous section AT more than the first period after the period has passed. is low (X11<X12). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the tokens from being paid out excessively in a short period of time.

(A11) When the continuation control is performed, the expected value of the amount of game value that will increase in the advantageous state when the next control to the advantageous state is performed is It is smaller than the expected value of the amount of game value that increases in the advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state (for example, Y12<Y22 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the continuation control is performed, the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous interval AT when the advantageous interval AT is next controlled is the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous interval AT when the end control is performed. In this case, the number of medals is smaller than the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT next time control is performed to the advantageous section AT (Y12<Y22). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even when it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

(A12) When the continuation control is performed, the rate at which the game value increases by the specific amount or more in the advantageous state when the next control to the advantageous state is performed is as follows when the termination control is performed: is lower than the rate at which the game value is increased by the specific amount or more in the advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state (for example, Z12<Z22 as shown in FIG. 10).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when continuous control is performed, the number of medals equal to or greater than a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) increases in the advantageous section AT when the next advantageous section AT is controlled. The rate of increase is lower than the rate of increase of a specific amount or more of medals in the advantageous section AT when the advantageous section AT is controlled next time when the end control is performed (Z12<Z22). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing even in the case where it is easy to control to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

(A13) After the control to the notification interval is finished by the end control, when the control is resumed to the notification interval, a suggestion effect (for example, a reset suggestion effect) suggesting that the control is resumed to the notification interval. (for example, a process for executing a reset suggestion effect by the sub-controller 91) for executing (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control unit 91 indicates that when the control to the advantageous section is to be resumed after the control to the advantageous section is finished by the end control, the control to the advantageous section is to be performed again. Execute the reset suggesting effect to suggest. In this way, by executing the reset suggestion effect when the end control is performed, it becomes easy for the player to understand whether or not the continuation control is performed.

(A14) If the game value has increased by a first amount (for example, 1400 coins) or more in the advantageous state when ending the control to the advantageous state, the section control means performs the continuous control. None (for example, FIG. 11(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the main control unit 41 determines that the number of medals equal to or greater than the first amount (1400) increases in the advantageous section AT when ending the control to the advantageous section AT. continuous control is not performed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing, and to prevent the gambling spirit from being remarkably aroused.

(A15) When the game value has not increased by a second amount (for example, 500 coins) or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends and the continuation control is performed, the continuation During the period from when the control is performed until the specific number of games is completed, the game value increases by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends and the continuous control is performed. is performed, the rate of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the period from when the continuation control is performed until the specific number of games is completed (for example, FIG. 12(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when the control of the advantageous section AT ends, the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount (500) does not increase in the advantageous section AT and the continuous control is not performed. In this case, during the period from when the continuation control is performed until the specific number of games (200G) is completed, the second amount or more of medals will be awarded in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends. increases and continuous control is performed, the rate of control to the advantageous section AT is higher than the period from when the continuous control is performed until the specific number of games is completed. By doing so, even if the number of medals does not increase much, the player can expect the control to the advantageous section AT again.

(A16) When the game value has increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends and the continuous control has been performed, the next control to the advantageous state is performed. The expected value of the amount of gaming value to be increased in the advantageous state when the game value is increased in the advantageous state is such that the gaming value has not increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends, and the continuation In the case where the control is performed, it is smaller than the expected value of the amount of game value that will increase in the advantageous state the next time control is performed to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 12(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount (500) has increased in the advantageous section AT, and the continuation control is stopped. In this case, the expected value of the number of medals to be increased in the advantageous section AT when the next control to the advantageous section AT is performed is the second amount in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends. When the number of medals is not increased and continuous control is performed, the number of medals is smaller than the expected value of the increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section AT when control is performed to the advantageous section AT next time. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing, and to prevent the gambling spirit from being remarkably aroused.

(A17) When the game value has increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends and the continuous control is performed, the next control to the advantageous state is performed. The rate at which the game value increases by the specified amount or more in the advantageous state when the game value is increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends, and In the case where the continuous control is performed, the rate at which the game value increases by the specific amount (the number of sheets reaching the limiter) or more in the advantageous state when the next control is performed to the advantageous state (for example, 12(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the number of medals equal to or greater than the second amount (500 medals) has increased in the advantageous section AT, and the continuation control is stopped. In this case, the rate at which the medals increase by a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) or more in the advantageous interval AT next time the advantageous interval AT is controlled will be determined when the control to the advantageous interval AT ends. 2nd amount or more medals are not paid out in the advantageous section AT and continuous control is performed, the next time the advantageous section AT is controlled, a specific amount or more of medals will be awarded in the advantageous section AT. is lower than the rate of increase (for example, FIG. 12(b)). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from excessively increasing, and to prevent the gambling spirit from being remarkably aroused.

(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,
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
Variable display starting means (for example, processing for starting reel rotation by the main control unit 41) for starting the variable display of the variable display unit when a variable start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied;
A timing means (for example, timing processing by the sub-controller 91) for timing the elapsed time after the timing start condition (for example, start operation) is satisfied after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied;
an operation reception unit (for example, stop operation reception processing by the main control unit 41) that receives a valid operation of the derivation operation unit;
a promotion notification means (for example, a process for executing a stop promotion notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) that prompts the operation of the derivation operation means;
The operation accepting means effectively accepts an operation of the derivation operation means when the variable display portion normally variably displays, and the derivation operation when the variable display portion does not variably display normally. does not effectively accept the operation of the means (for example, FIG. 19(a)),
The clock means clocks the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the variable display unit is normally performing variable display (for example, FIG. 19(a)),
When the elapsed time counted by the clocking means reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) without the manipulation of the lead-out operation means being effectively accepted by the operation accepting means, the promotion notification means Promotion notification is performed (for example, FIG. 19(a)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs processing for starting rotation of the reels when a start operation is performed. In addition, the sub-controller 91 performs timekeeping processing for measuring the elapsed time after the start operation is performed. In addition, the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation acceptance process for accepting a valid operation of the stop switch. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop-promoting notification effect for prompting the operation of the stop switch. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the stop operation reception process, the main control unit 41 effectively receives the operation of the stop switch when the reels are rotating normally, while the reels are rotating normally. The operation of the stop switch is not effectively accepted when not In addition, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the reels are rotating normally in the time measuring process. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted.

In this way, since the process of measuring the elapsed time uniformly from the timing of the start operation is performed, for example, there is no need to branch the process according to the rotation state of the reel, and the processing load in the timing process is reduced. be able to. Also, if the player does not operate the stop switch while the reels are rotating, the store clerk needs to confirm the state. Regardless of whether the reel is rotating normally or not, the elapsed time is counted, and when the counted elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted, a stop promotion notification effect is produced. By executing this, the game store clerk can recognize the situation that the player has not operated the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize situations in which the operator cannot operate the stop switch. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the stop promotion notification effect.

(1-2) The clocking means keeps clocking the elapsed time even when the operation accepting means no longer effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means after starting the clocking of the elapsed time. continue (for example, FIG. 20(a)),
Even when the elapsed time counted by the clocking means reaches the predetermined time while the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted by the operation accepting means, the promotion notification means Notification is made (for example, FIG. 20(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20( a ), the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the elapsed time in the timing process, even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer validly accepted. , to continue timing the elapsed time. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes while the operation of the stop switch is not effectively accepted. By doing so, the store clerk can recognize the situation that the player is not operating the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally. A situation in which the player cannot operate the stop switch can also be recognized. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the stop promotion notification effect.

(1-3) After starting the promotional notification, the promotional notification means continues the promotional notification even when the operation reception means no longer effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means ( For example, FIG. 20(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20(b), the sub-control unit 91 causes the stop-promoting notification even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted after the stop-promoting notification effect is started. continue the performance. By doing so, the store clerk can recognize the situation that the player is not operating the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally. A situation in which the player cannot operate the stop switch can also be recognized. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the stop promotion notification effect.

(1-4) After starting the prompt notification, the prompt notification means continues the prompt notification until at least the lead-out operation means is operated (eg, FIG. 18(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a), the sub-control unit 91 continues the stop-promoting notification effect after starting the stop-promoting notification effect until at least the stop switch is operated. By doing so, it becomes easier to recognize that the stop-promoting notification effect is being executed.

(1-5) The promotional notification means has a specific form (for example, display of a character image "Please stop the reels" on the liquid crystal display 51, output of voice "Please stop the reels" from the speakers 53 and 54) to start the promotion notification (for example, FIG. 16(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(c), the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a character image “Please stop the reels” and the voices “Stop the reels” from the speakers 53 and 54. Please” is output to start the stop promotion notification effect. By doing so, it becomes easier to recognize that the stop-promoting notification effect has started.

(1-6) Abnormality control means (for example, main unit) for performing abnormality control (for example, error notification) regarding a predetermined abnormality (for example, insertion abnormality, payout abnormality) related to the slot machine is detected. A process of notifying an error by the control unit 41 or the sub-control unit 91),
When the predetermined abnormality is detected while the variable display section is performing variable display, the abnormality control means performs the abnormality control after the variable display section stops changing display (for example, FIG. 17). (e)-(h)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 perform error notification regarding the charging abnormality or the dispensing abnormality when the charging abnormality or the dispensing abnormality is detected. Also, as shown in FIGS. 17(e) to (h), when an insertion abnormality or a payout abnormality is detected while the reels are rotating, error notification is performed after the reels stop rotating. In this way, other control processing does not interrupt the rotation of the reel, so that the rotation of the reel is not affected.

(1-7) The slot machine
Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion after the variable display portion is variably displayed, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. and
a plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
Variable display starting means (for example, processing for starting rotation of the reels by the main control unit 41) for starting the variable display of the plurality of variable display units when a variable start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied;
an operation reception unit (for example, stop operation reception processing by the main control unit 41) that receives a valid operation of the plurality of derivation operation units;
a promotion notification means (for example, a stop promotion notification process by the sub-controller 91) that performs promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) that prompts the operation of the plurality of derivation operation means (for example, a stop promotion notification process);
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operations of the plurality of derivation operating means when all of the plurality of variable display portions are normally variably displaying (for example, FIG. 17(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the operation of all the stop switches when all the reels are rotating normally in the stop operation accepting process. . By doing so, it is possible to prevent the operation of the stop switch from being enabled in a situation where it can be assumed that there is an abnormality in the reel.

(1-8) The operation accepting means does not effectively accept any operation of the plurality of derivation operation means when any one of the plurality of variable display portions does not normally variably display (for example, FIG. 17). (d)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the main control unit 41 does not effectively accept any stop switch operation when one reel is not rotating normally in the stop operation accepting process. . By doing so, it is possible to prevent the stop operation from becoming possible in a situation where it can be assumed that an abnormality has occurred.

(1-9) Preparation control means for performing preparation control (for example, preparation control) to prepare for execution of the performance over a predetermined period (for example, preparation period) after power is supplied to the slot machine ( For example, a process of performing preparation control by the sub-controller 91),
When the variable display unit starts changing display during execution of the preparatory control, the timing start condition is established at a timing related to the end of the preparatory control (for example, preparatory control completion timing) (for example, FIG. 21 (a)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 performs preparatory control to prepare for the execution of the effect over the preparatory period after power is supplied to the slot machine. Further, as shown in FIG. 21(a), in the timing process, the sub-control unit 91 determines that when the rotation of the reel starts during execution of the preparation control, the timing start condition is satisfied at the preparation control completion timing. Start timing. By doing so, the notification screen by the stop promotion notification effect is displayed based on the elapsed time under the condition that the game can be preferably played, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

(1-10) After the variable display unit starts the variable display during execution of the preparatory control, the timing means ends the preparatory control without effectively accepting the operation of the derivation operation means. Even if the related timing is reached, the timing start condition is satisfied at the timing and the elapsed time is started (for example, FIG. 21(b)),
The promotion notification means provides the promotion notification even when the elapsed time measured by the clock means reaches the predetermined time while the operation of the lead-out operation means is not effectively accepted by the operation reception means. is performed (for example, FIG. 21(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21(b), the sub-control unit 91 performs the preparation control without effectively accepting the operation of the stop switch after the rotation of the reel has started during the execution of the preparation control. Even when the completion timing is reached, the time measurement start condition is established at the preparation control completion timing, and the elapsed time measurement is started. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted. By doing so, the store clerk can recognize the situation that the player is not operating the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally. A situation in which the player cannot operate the stop switch can also be recognized. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the stop promotion notification effect.

(1-11) The timing means performs the lead-out operation after the operation of the lead-out operation means is effectively accepted by the operation accepting means after the variable display unit starts the variable display during execution of the preparation control. Even if the timing related to the end of the preparatory control is reached while the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted and the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted, the timing is started at the timing. the condition is met and the elapsed time is started (for example, FIG. 22);
The promotion notification means provides the promotion notification even when the elapsed time measured by the clock means reaches the predetermined time while the operation of the lead-out operation means is not effectively accepted by the operation reception means. (eg, FIG. 22).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the stop switch is effectively accepted after the rotation of the reel has started and the operation of the stop switch has been effectively accepted during execution of the preparation control. Even if the preparation control completion timing is reached without effectively accepting the operation of the stop switch, the time measurement start condition is satisfied at the preparation control completion timing and the elapsed time measurement is started. The sub control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted. By doing so, the store clerk can recognize the situation that the player is not operating the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally. A situation in which the player cannot operate the stop switch can also be recognized. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the stop promotion notification effect.

(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,
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A non-notification interval (for example, normal interval) in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means cannot be notified, and a notification interval in which the operation information can be notified ( For example, an interval control means (for example, a process for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) that controls either an advantageous interval);
A specific suggestion means (for example, a process for executing an advantageous section transition effect by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a specific suggestion (for example, an advantageous zone transition effect) that suggests that the notification section is in progress;
When a transition condition (for example, winning an advantageous section) is satisfied in the non-notification section, the non-notification section is switched to the notification section (for example, FIG. 3),
When an advantageous state (e.g., advantageous interval AT) for the player ends in the notification interval, a first situation in which the notification interval is switched to the non-notification interval, and a second situation in which the notification interval continues. (for example, FIG. 3), and
The player's advantage is different between the first situation and the second situation (for example, FIG. 3),
Whether it is in the notification interval at least for a specific period after switching from the notification interval to the non-notification interval (for example, the period from the game controlled to the normal interval to the end of the next game of the game) Regardless, execution of the specific suggestion is restricted (eg, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control either a normal section in which the navigation information corresponding to the pressing order of the stop switch cannot be reported or an advantageous section in which the navigation information can be reported. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an advantageous section transition effect suggesting that the current section is in an advantageous section. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the advantageous section is won in the normal section, the normal section is switched to the advantageous section. Further, there are a first situation in which the advantageous section is switched to a normal section when the advantageous section AT, which is advantageous for the player, ends in the advantageous section, and a second situation in which the advantageous section is continued. Also, the player's advantage is different between the first situation and the second situation. Further, as shown in FIG. 24(a), at least a specific period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section (from the game controlled in the normal section (usually 1G) to the next game of the game (usually 2G) Until the end), the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted regardless of whether it is in the advantageous section. By doing so, regarding the first situation and the second situation having different degrees of advantage, after the end of the advantageous section AT, the second situation where the advantageous section continues, or the second situation where the advantageous section is switched to the normal section. It becomes easier to determine whether the 1st situation has switched to the advantageous section again. In this way, when the advantageous section is switched to the normal section and then switched to the advantageous section again, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the advantageous section has been switched to the normal section.

(2-2) further comprising a light-emitting means (for example, an advantageous section LED 19) that can be lit when controlled in the notification section and extinguished when controlled in the non-notification section;
As the specific suggestion, the specific suggestion means lights up the extinguished light emitting means (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on when controlled to the advantageous section, and turned off when controlled to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 24(a), the advantageous section LED 19, which has been turned off, is turned on as an advantageous section transition effect. By doing so, the player can be made to recognize that it is an advantageous section by the lighting mode of the advantageous section LED 19 .

(2-3) further comprising a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for effecting a game,
The specific suggestion means causes the display means to perform a specific display (for example, an advantageous section transition display) as the specific suggestion (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 performs game effects. As shown in FIG. 24(a), the liquid crystal display 51 is made to perform an advantageous interval transition display as an advantageous interval transition effect. By doing so, the player can be made to recognize that it is an advantageous section by the display on the liquid crystal display 51 that performs game effects.

(2-4) The display means starts the specific display at the lighting timing of the light emitting means (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24( a ), the liquid crystal display 51 starts the advantageous section transition display at the lighting timing of the advantageous section LED 19 . By doing so, it is possible to make the player more aware of the advantageous section.

(2-5) when the first determination (for example, 6-choice bell winning) is made in the game, the transition condition is satisfied;
When a second determination (for example, watermelon winning, cherry winning) is made in the game, the transition condition is not satisfied,
The specific suggestion means releases the restriction on execution of the specific suggestion based on the first determination, and makes the specific suggestion after the restriction is released (eg, FIG. 25(b)).

Specifically, when the 6-choice bell is won, the advantageous section is won. Also, when a watermelon or cherry is won, the advantageous section is not won. Further, as shown in FIG. 25(b), the sub-control unit 91 cancels the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, and executes the advantageous interval transition effect after the restriction is lifted. do. The 6-choice bell is a target combination for the advantageous section transition lottery. Therefore, by releasing the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition performance based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, the player feels uncomfortable with the execution of the advantageous section transition performance suggesting that the advantageous section is in progress. You can prevent it from happening.

(2-6) derivation control means (for example, reel control processing executed by the main control unit 41) that performs control for deriving the display result;
When the second determination is made, the derivation control means produces a specific display result (for example, , watermelon winning symbol combination) (for example, FIG. 25(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25(b), when the watermelon is won, the watermelon winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switch is operated at the operation timing that enables the watermelon winning symbol combination to be derived. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the execution of the advantageous section transition presentation in the game in which the stop switch needs to be operated in a specific operation mode in order to derive the symbol combination.

(2-7) The specific suggestion means executes the specific suggestion (for example, the 24(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24(a), the sub-control unit 91 executes the advantageous interval transition effect after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times (once) after switching from the normal interval to the advantageous interval. do. By doing so, it is possible to secure a predetermined number of games in which the advantageous interval transition effect indicating that the game is in the advantageous interval is not executed.

(2-8) further provided with privilege granting means (eg, a process of granting a privilege by the sub-control unit 91) that grants a privilege (eg, execution of setting suggestion effect) to the player;
The privilege provision determination means provides the privilege during a period from when the notification section is switched to the non-report section to when the specific suggestion is executed (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 gives a privilege to the player by executing the setting suggestion effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 24(a), the sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggesting effect during the period from when the advantageous interval is switched to the normal interval until the advantageous interval transition effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the normal section.

(2-9) further provided with privilege granting means (eg, a process of granting a privilege by the sub-control unit 91) that imparts a privilege (eg, execution of setting suggestion effect) to the player;
The privilege imparting means imparts the privilege during a period after the notification section is switched to the non-report section and the specific suggestion is executed (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24(a), the sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggestion effect in the period after the advantageous interval transition effect is executed after the advantageous interval is switched to the normal interval. do. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the switching to the advantageous section.

(2-10) Second timing ( For example, when the specific suggestion is executed in the 4th G), the privilege is given at a higher rate (for example, FIGS. 25(a) and (b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 25(a) and 25(b), compared to the case where the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the first timing (3Gth) after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, the When the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the second timing (4th G) after the first timing, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the period until the advantageous section transition effect is executed becomes longer.

(2-11) initialization means (for example, initialization processing by the main control section 41) for initializing a storage area in the storage means (for example, the RAM 41c) based on an initialization operation (for example, a setting change operation); further prepared,
There is a third situation (for example, FIG. 26(b)) in which the notification interval is switched to the non-notification interval based on the initialization operation,
After switching from the notification section to the non-report section, when the privilege is granted in the period until the specific suggestion is executed, the privilege granted in the third situation is the same as in the first situation It is more advantageous for the player than the given privilege (for example, FIG. 26(b)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs initialization processing for initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c based on the setting change operation. Also, as shown in FIG. 26(b), there is a third situation in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section based on the setting change operation. When the setting suggesting effect is executed in the period of , the setting suggesting effect executed in the third situation is more advantageous to the player than the setting suggesting effect executed in the first situation. In the game parlor, the initialization based on the setting change operation is performed during the hours when the amusement parlor is not open for business. Therefore, the game is played for the first time after the initialization based on the setting change operation immediately after the business starts (first thing in the morning). Thus, by making the setting suggestion effect executed in the third situation advantageous, the player is motivated to play the game after the initialization (first thing in the morning).

(2-12) setting means (for example, processing for changing the set value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
a setting suggesting means (for example, a process for executing a setting suggesting effect in the sub-controller 91) that makes a suggestion (for example, a setting suggesting effect) related to the setting value set by the setting means;
The privilege is suggested by the setting suggesting means (for example, FIGS. 23 and 24).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a setting suggestion effect related to the set value, and the benefit is a suggestion by the setting suggestion effect. By doing so, the player pays attention to which setting value is set.

(3-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine 1) for playing games,
Continuous control means (for example, a process for performing control to CZ by the main control unit 41) capable of performing any one of a plurality of types of continuous control (for example, control to CZ1, CZ2A, and CZ2B);
A specific effect executing means (for example, a process for executing a battle effect by the sub control unit 91) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a battle effect),
The plurality of types of continuous control are
a first continuous control (for example, control to CZ1) that is controlled again to the advantageous state at a first rate (for example, 20%) when the control to the advantageous state advantageous to the player ends;
When the control to the advantageous state is completed, to the second continuous control (for example, CZ2 (CZ2A, CZ2B) controlled again to the advantageous state at a second rate (for example, 80%) higher than the first rate control) and
The situation in which any one of the plurality of types of continuous control is executed is a specific condition based on the content of the game in the advantageous state after winning a specific lottery (for example, deciding to shift to CZ2A) (for example, AT 10 sets continuation) includes a non-specific situation before the establishment and a specific situation after the specific condition is established,
The continuation control means performs the second continuation control in the non-specific situation and the specific situation (for example, FIG. 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 can control one of a plurality of types of CZ. Also, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a battle effect. In addition, when the control to the AT (AT1, AT2) that is advantageous for the player ends, the CZ1 that is controlled again by the AT at a rate of 20% and the CZ1 that is controlled again by the AT when the control to the AT ends , CZ2 (CZ2A, CZ2B) that is controlled again by AT at a rate of 80%. In addition, the situation in which one of the multiple types of CZ is executed is the non-specific situation before the specific condition is established (AT continues 10 sets) after deciding to shift to CZ2A, and the specific condition is established. (AT continues for 10 sets) and later specific situations. The main control unit 41 controls CZ2 in non-specific situations and specific situations.

Due to the limitation of RAM capacity, it is necessary to reduce the processing load as much as possible by standardizing the processing in the processing of the main control unit 41 . CZ2A, which is controlled by the main control unit 41 and is controlled before AT continues for 10 sets, and CZ2B, which is controlled after AT continues for 10 sets, are both controlled again by AT at a rate of 80%. Therefore, the processing in CZ2A and CZ2B and the processing for shifting between CZ2A or CZ2B and AT can be shared. By configuring as described above, the processing is common between the control of CZ2A, which is desired to be more advantageous for the control of AT, and the control of CZ2A, which is controlled as an ending state after AT continues for 10 sets. can be In this way, suitable control can be performed in relation to the control of ATs that migrate due to 10-set continuation of ATs.

(3-2) The specific effect executing means
A first specific effect (for example, battle effect B) that is not executed when the first continuous control is performed is executed when the second continuous control is performed in the specific situation (for example, FIG. 28 (c )),
A second specific effect (for example, battle effect A (battle effect A1, A2)) that can be executed when the first continuous control is performed is performed when the second continuous control is performed in the non-specific situation. Execute (for example, FIG. 28(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), battle effect B, which is not executed under control of CZ1, is executed when controlled by CZ2 in a specific situation. In addition, the battle effect A (battle effect A1, A2) that can be executed when controlled by CZ1 is executed when controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation. By doing so, it is possible to give a special feeling to the control to CZ2 in a specific situation. In this way, suitable control can be performed in relation to the control of ATs that migrate due to 10-set continuation of ATs.

(3-3) If the specific condition is met after the second continuous control is performed in the non-specific situation, the second specific effect is executed in the non-specific situation (for example, FIG. 29 (a10) ), and the first specific effect is executed in the specific situation (for example, FIG. 30(a15)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (a10) and FIG. A1, A2) are executed (FIG. 29(a10)), and in a specific situation, battle production B is executed (eg, FIG. 30(a15)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player feel profitable even if the advantage level does not change.

(3-4) When a special condition (for example, freeze winning) is established regarding the control to the advantageous state, a final condition (for example, continuation of 10 sets of AT) is established based on the content of the game in the advantageous state. Until then, the control to the advantageous state continues (for example, FIG. 28(f)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(f), when the freeze win is made, the AT continues to be controlled until the AT continues 10 sets. By doing so, the player can expect to win the freeze prize, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(3-5) The specific situation is that when the control to the advantageous state ends, the number of times that the advantageous state is controlled again is a specific number (for example, 9 times (10 times including the first hit)) or more. This is the situation (for example, FIG. 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the specific situation is a situation in which the number of times the AT is controlled again after the control to the AT ends is 9 times (AT continues 10 sets) or more. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to being controlled again by the AT.

(3-6) The second continuous control is control in which, when the control to the advantageous state ends, the rate of being controlled again to the advantageous state is higher than any of the plurality of continuous controls (for example, Figure 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when controlled by CZ2, AT is controlled again when control to AT is completed, rather than when controlled by any of the plurality of CZs. High percentage. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by CZ2.

(3-7) The second continuation control is a control that is always controlled to the advantageous state again when the control to the advantageous state ends (for example, FIG. 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when being controlled to CZ2, when the control to AT ends, it is always controlled to AT again. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by CZ2.

(3-8) Both the first specific effect and the second specific effect are effects suggesting whether or not to be controlled again to the advantageous state depending on the effect result of the specific effect (for example, victory or defeat). (eg, FIG. 32).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, both of the battle effects A and B are effects indicating whether or not the AT will be controlled again depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effects. By doing so, it is possible to make the player expect the effect result of the battle effect.

(3-9) The second specific effect includes a third specific effect (for example, battle effect A1) and a fourth specific effect (for example, battle effect A2),
When the fourth specific effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled again to the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends is higher than when the third specific effect is executed (for example, FIG. 28(c)),
When the second continuation control is performed in the non-specific situation, the rate at which the fourth specific effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the third specific effect is executed (for example, FIG. 28(c) ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), the battle effect A includes a battle effect A1 and a battle effect A2. When the battle effect A2 is executed, the ratio of re-control by the AT when the control to the AT ends is higher than when the battle effect A1 is executed. Moreover, when it is controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation, the ratio of execution of battle production A2 is higher than the ratio of execution of battle production A1. By doing so, the player can expect the re-control of the AT (continuation of the AT).

(3-10) When transitioning from the non-specific situation to the specific situation, it is controlled to a specific state (for example, ending effect) (for example, FIG. 27).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the ending effect is executed when the non-specific situation changes to the specific situation. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the transition to the specific situation has occurred.

(3-11) further comprising setting means (for example, processing for setting a setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting one of a plurality of levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
The setting values set by the setting means include first setting values (for example, setting 1 to 3) and second setting values (for example, setting 4 to 6) and
When the first setting value is set, the rate at which the second continuous control is performed by winning the specific lottery in the non-specific situation is the same as when the second setting value is set, or It is higher than when the second set value is set (for example, FIG. 28(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, when settings 1 to 3 are set, when settings 4 to 6 are set, and in a non-specific situation, CZ2 is the same or higher than when settings 4-6 are set. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by CZ2.

(3-12) Right lottery means (for example, the main control unit 41) that performs a lottery (for example, an AT stock number lottery) to determine whether or not to re-control to the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state is finished. A process to perform AT stock number by),
In the non-specific situation, there are times when it is controlled again to the advantageous state by performing any one of the plurality of types of continuous control, and times when it is controlled again to the advantageous state based on the right lottery. Then, in the non-specific situation, without being controlled again to the advantageous state based on the right lottery, it is controlled again to the advantageous state by performing one of the plurality of types of continuous control (for example, Figure 28 (d), (e)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs an AT stock number lottery to determine whether or not to re-control the AT when the control to the AT is finished. Also, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), in a non-specific situation, when the AT is controlled again by controlling to one of a plurality of types of CZ, based on the AT stock number lottery While there are times when AT is controlled again, in non-specific situations, AT is controlled again by controlling to one of multiple types of CZ without being controlled again by AT based on the AT stock number lottery. controlled. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the re-control of the AT (AT continuation) in a non-specific situation.

(3-13) When controlled to the advantageous state for the first time, the ratio of decisions to control to the advantageous state again by the right lottery means is higher than when controlled to the advantageous state again (for example, , FIGS. 28(d) and (e)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the first time, it is controlled again by AT in the AT stock number lottery rather than when it is controlled again by AT. A high proportion of decisions are made to By doing so, the player can expect the re-control of the AT (continuation of the AT) to some extent.

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

[Regarding the lighting state of the advantageous section LED 19]
In this embodiment, based on the control to the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled. The lighting timing of the advantageous section LED 19 is, for example, when a third stop is made in a game in which the advantageous section is won, or when a start operation is performed to start the game for starting control to the advantageous section. However, the timing of lighting the advantageous section LED 19 is not limited to this, and may be as follows.

For example, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on after the third stop timing in the 2G (or subsequent game) in which the control to the advantageous section is finished by the end control and the control to the normal section normal is started. can be Further, by lighting the advantageous section LED 19, it is possible to suggest a transition to the advantageous section and to display an image suggesting a transition to the advantageous section on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby executing an advantageous section transition suggesting effect. . In addition, when the advantageous section is won in the normal section, an image indicating that the advantageous section has been won may be displayed in the game. Also, the advantageous section transition suggesting effect may be executed at the timing when the start operation is performed in the 2nd G (or subsequent games).

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the advantageous section in the first game in which control to the normal section is started is very high. However, in the first game, rather than turning on the advantageous section LED 19 or executing the advantageous section transition suggesting effect at the timing of the third stop, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on or the advantageous section transition suggesting effect is executed from the second game onwards. , it becomes easier to distinguish whether termination control was performed or continuation control was performed.

[About advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the states in the advantageous section include normal section normal and advantageous section AT, but CZ may also be included. CZ is a state in which navigation can be performed. AT is a state in which navigation can be executed and the probability of execution of navigation is higher than in CZ. The net increase per game that the player can obtain during AT is greater than the net increase per game that the player can obtain during CZ. In normal times, the state is controlled to CZ when winning the CZ lottery. Control to the CZ is managed by the number of games, and the CZ ends on condition that the number of games played during the CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. Also, based on the fact that AT is won in CZ, the state is controlled from CZ to AT. When controlled from CZ to AT, it is controlled again to CZ after AT ends. When AT wins in CZ, it is controlled by AT again. On the other hand, when the number of played games reaches the upper limit number of games without AT winning in CZ, the state is controlled in the normal state. When applied to the present embodiment, for example, when the lottery for the number of AT winning games is performed, a lottery as to whether or not to shift to CZ may be performed at the same time. If CZ is won, control may be made to CZ at the number of games obtained by subtracting the number of CZ execution games from the number of AT winning games.

[Regarding stop promotion notification effect]
In the present embodiment, the reels start rotating during the preparatory period, and then the stop-promoting notification effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel may start rotating during the preparation period, and then the stop-promoting notification effect may be executed as follows.

For example, the rotation of the reels starts during the preparation period and the rotation speed of all the reels reaches a constant speed during the preparation period, but the stop promotion notification effect is executed after the timing starts after the preparation period ends. Before starting, the operation of all the stop switches may be invalidated due to the abnormal rotation of the left reel. Even in this case, the clocking continues, and when the clocked elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification is executed.

Also, during the preparation period, the rotation of the reels starts and the rotation speed of all the reels reaches a constant speed during the preparation period, but the stop promotion notification effect is executed after the time measurement is started after the preparation period ends. After that, the operation of all the stop switches may be invalidated due to the abnormal rotation of the left reel. Even in this case, the stop promotion notification continues.

Further, in the above modified example, the rotation abnormality of the left reel may be resolved during the stop promotion notification, and the operation of all the stop switches may be validated. Even in this case, the stop promotion notification continues. Further, in the examples described with reference to FIGS. 21(b) and 22, the abnormal rotation of the left reel may be resolved during the stop promotion notification, and the operation of all the stop switches may be validated. Even in this case, the stop promotion notification continues.

[Benefits given by the sub-controller 91]
In the present embodiment, execution of the setting suggestion effect is exemplified as the privilege given by the sub-controller 91 . However, the privilege given by the sub-controller 91 is not limited to this, and may give points that are advantageous to the player. Further, the given points may be accumulated, and when a predetermined number of points is reached, a privilege advantageous to the player may be given.

[About setting suggestion production lottery]
In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed in a game in which the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect has been lifted by winning the 6-choice bell. However, without being limited to this, the setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed in each game during the period in which the normal section normal effect is executed. In this case, the longer the period during which the normal section normal effect is executed, the higher the possibility that the setting suggestion effect will be determined by the fixed suggestion effect lottery.

[About application to pachinko machines]
Further, when the configuration of the slot machine described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 32 is applied to a pachinko game machine, the following may be done. In a pachinko game machine, a game is played by operating a ball-hitting operation handle to strike pachinko balls, which are game media, in a game area provided on a game board. In the pachinko game machine, whether or not to generate a big win is determined based on the extracted random number. By passing through the starting area, the image display device performs a variable display of the performance symbols. In a performance display device, a ready-to-win performance is executed in which the possibility of the occurrence of a big win continues before the final result of performance symbols is displayed. After the big win, it is controlled to the big win game state. After the jackpot game state is over, the probability variable state may be controlled according to the jackpot type. Variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the variable probability state display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. For example, a plurality of types of CZ may be applied to a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects with different possibilities of occurrence of big hits. Also, AT may be applied to the jackpot gaming state. Establishment of a specific condition may be applied to control to the variable probability state.

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

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 see-through window, 4 medal slot, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display unit, 27 side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R reel backlight, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-controller, 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,
derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
section control means for controlling either a non-notification section in which operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means cannot be notified or a notification section in which the operation information can be notified;
and a specific light emitting means capable of lighting during the notification interval,
When the transition condition is satisfied in the non-notification section, the non-notification section is switched to the notification section,
When the advantageous state advantageous to the player ends in the notification interval, there are a first situation in which the notification interval is switched to the non-notification interval, and a second situation in which the notification interval is continued,
When the first situation occurs, the degree of advantage regarding control to the advantageous state is higher than when the second situation occurs ,
At least in a specific period after switching from the notification interval to the non-notification interval, lighting of the specific light emitting means is restricted during the notification interval and during the non-notification interval ,
In both the first situation and the second situation, the
Operation information is not reported,
When the first decision is made in the game, the transition condition is established,
When the second decision is made in the game, the transition condition is not established,
A slot machine , wherein lighting of the specific light emitting means is not restricted and the specific light emitting means can be lighted when the first determination is made.

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