JP7355379B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine on which games can be played.

As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of reels on which multiple types of symbols are arranged, and when a start switch is operated, a lottery is performed and the reels start rotating, and the result of the lottery and the operation mode of a stop switch ( There are slot machines that can stop the rotation of the reels based on the order of presses, operation timing, etc., and can award benefits according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all the reels have stopped. In addition, as advantageous conditions for players, there are bonuses and RT (Replay Time) that improve the probability of winning a predetermined role (for example, a small role or replay), and when the result of a role lottery results in winning multiple roles. Some slot machines are equipped with an AT (Assist Time) that notifies the player of operation information that is advantageous to the player in order to win a winning combination with a larger benefit. In addition, there are pachinko gaming machines that variably display multiple types of symbols by firing a pachinko ball into a gaming area and entering a starting winning hole provided in the gaming area, and then stopping to display a symbol combination. Are known.

In such gaming machines, where players can make custom settings for items related to effects performed during a game, if the machine enters a standby period in which no games are being played with the custom settings made, Some devices not only notify that custom settings have been made, but also display an image that allows the user to select whether or not to clear the custom settings (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-159076

In conventional gaming machines, if a new player starts playing the game without noticing the image during the standby period, the performance is forcibly executed with settings that the player does not desire. As a result, there is a possibility that the player may feel dissatisfied or uncomfortable.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent new games from being played continuously with custom settings.

A gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that is capable of playing games, and sets a plurality of types of game items including production items related to production during the game according to operations on a predetermined operation section. a game item setting means; a performance image display means for displaying a performance image on a first display section according to the set performance items and the progress of the game; When in a custom setting state in which custom settings are made in response to operations on a predetermined operation section, and during a standby period in which no games are played for a certain period of time, the setting state of the production item is returned to the initial setting state. a first selection image display means for displaying a selection image on the first display section for selecting whether or not the predetermined operation section is operated; When the standby release condition is satisfied while being displayed, in the second display section whose display area is smaller than the first display section, the setting state of the effect item is set to be returned to the initial setting state. a second selection image display means for displaying a selection image for selection in response to an operation on a predetermined operation section, the second selection image display means displaying the selection image on the second display section; Unlike the first selection image display means, even when an operation different from the operation for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state is received, the selection image is displayed in the first selection image display means. The display of the selection image is ended by selecting whether to maintain the display of the image and return to the initial setting state.

According to this configuration, during a standby period in which a game is not played for a certain period of time in the custom setting state, it is possible to prompt a return to the initial setting state by displaying the selection image on the first display section. Further, after the standby release condition is satisfied, a selection image can be displayed on the second display section to prompt the user to return to the initial setting state. Furthermore, when the selection image is displayed on the second display section, even if an operation different from the operation for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state is received, the selection image is displayed. By maintaining the display, you can continue to be prompted to return to the initial setting state. This effectively prevents a new player from noticing the selection image and continuing playing the game with the custom settings, and ensures that the new player can play the game with settings that match the player's preferences. It can be performed. Furthermore, when displaying the selection image on the first display section after the standby release condition has been satisfied, there is a risk that it will interfere with the effect images etc. that may be displayed on the first display section, leading to a decrease in interest in the game. On the other hand, since the selection image is displayed on the second display section that is separate from the first display section, it is possible to prevent the selection image from interfering with the effect image or the like.

Preferably, the game item setting means displays on the second display section one of a plurality of types of menu screens that display selectable game items in response to an operation on the predetermined operation section.

According to this configuration, the second display section can be used both for displaying the selection image after the standby release condition is satisfied and for displaying a plurality of types of menu screens, so that the limited space of the gaming machine can be effectively utilized.

Preferably, the plurality of types of menu screens display an initial selection image for selecting whether or not to return the setting state of the production item to the initial setting state in accordance with an operation on the predetermined operation section. when the initial selection menu screen is displayed on the second display section, and the initial selection menu screen displays a selection image by the second selection image display means. When the screen is not a menu screen, the display can be switched to another menu screen by accepting a predetermined operation different from the operation for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state, and the initial selection menu screen is being displayed on the second display section, and when the initial selection menu screen is a menu screen that displays a selection image by the second selection image display means, the predetermined operation is not accepted. By not switching to another menu screen even when the selection image is displayed, the display of the selection image by the second selection image display means is maintained.

According to this configuration, on the initial selection menu screen that displays the selection image by the second selection image display means, the display of the initial selection menu screen is maintained even if, for example, a predetermined operation is accepted by mistake. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent a new player from unintentionally continuing to play the game with the custom settings.

Preferably, the game item setting means, even when the selection image by the first selection image display means is displayed on the first display section, in response to an operation on the predetermined operation section, Any one of the plurality of types of menu screens is displayed on the second display section, and while the menu screen is being displayed, the selection image is displayed by the second selection image display means even when the standby release condition is satisfied. To maintain the display of the menu screen without switching to the menu screen that displays the .

According to this configuration, when one of the plurality of types of menu screens is displayed on the second display section in response to an operation on the predetermined operation section, the display of the menu screen is maintained. Therefore, since the selection image is not displayed until the player intentionally switches the menu screen displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

Preferably, the operation for selecting whether to return the setting state of the effect item to the initial setting state on an initial selection menu screen for selecting whether to return the setting state of the effect item to the initial setting state includes The method includes a provisional selection operation for provisionally selecting whether or not to return the setting state of the item to the initial setting state, and a final selection operation for making a final selection and terminating the display of the initial selection menu screen. Among the initial selection menu screens, the display of the initial selection menu screen that displays the selection images by the second selection image display means ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed even when the main selection operation is not performed. However, the custom setting state is maintained without returning to the initial setting state regardless of the temporary selection operation performed until the predetermined time period has elapsed.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the second selection image display unit from continuing to display the initial selection menu screen displaying the selection image forever. Further, when the custom setting state ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the custom setting state is maintained regardless of the provisional selection operation, so it is possible to prevent the setting state from being changed even though the main selection operation has not been performed.

Preferably, the selection image displayed by the first selection image display means and the selection image displayed by the second selection image display means are both for explaining operations on the predetermined operation section. Although it contains an image, it is a different image.

According to this configuration, regardless of whether it is an image for selection during the waiting period or an image for selection after the waiting release condition is satisfied, an image for explaining the operation is displayed, making it easy for the player to understand. It is possible to prevent confusion by providing different images depending on whether it is during the standby period or after the standby release condition has been satisfied.

It is a front view of a slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door opened. It is a developed view of a reel. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. It is a flowchart for explaining game control processing. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a push order buffer setting process. It is a flowchart for explaining pseudo game processing. It is a flowchart for explaining reel starting processing. It is a diagram for explaining a winning combination group. (a) is a diagram for explaining the winning combination group that satisfies the advantageous period transition condition, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the winning combination group that satisfies the AT transition lottery condition and the AT winning probability. It is a figure for explaining reel control. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an overview of state transition during an advantageous period. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. It is a flow chart for explaining game specification lamp control processing. It is a flowchart for explaining navigation-related processing. It is a timing chart for explaining various control contents when a pseudo game occurs during AT. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a display for information, a liquid crystal display, and a lamp for game specification. It is a timing chart for explaining various control contents when a pseudo game occurs during normal play. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a display for information, a liquid crystal display, and a lamp for game specification. It is a timing chart for explaining various control contents when an advantageous period notification lamp is lit in a game in which a pseudo game occurs during normal play. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a display for information, a liquid crystal display, and a lamp for game specification. 5 is a timing chart for explaining a pseudo stop pattern. It is a timing chart for explaining the display start timing on the notification display. It is a timing chart for explaining the lighting start timing of an advantageous period notification lamp. It is a timing chart for explaining the timing regarding pseudo game specific notification. It is a diagram for explaining an image of pseudo game specific notification. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the player menu screen during the player menu state. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a player menu screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a player menu screen. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a performance customization promotion image and a performance customization reset selection image. It is a flowchart for explaining production customization reset selection image display processing. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a display position where a setting promotion image is displayed on a liquid crystal display during AT.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine that can execute games using medals as gaming media (gaming value) will be described. However, gaming machines are not limited to such slot machines, and include gaming machines that can execute games using game balls as a gaming medium, and those that do not use gaming media (tangible gaming value such as medals) but internally. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine that can execute a game using points (gaming value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method) given to a player.

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

The slot machine 1 is composed of members including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening at the front, and a front door 5 attached to one side of the housing 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front surface of the casing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the casing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and unlocked from the housing 3 using a door key managed by the administrator of the gaming hall. A door sensor 20 detects whether the front door 5 is closed to the housing 3 or not.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, reels 11L, 11M, and 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R can be variably displayed through the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form a variable display section 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

The variable display section 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display section 13 includes a left variable display row 10L that is composed of a portion of the display window 7 that corresponds to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 that corresponds to the front of the reel 11M. and a right variable display row 10R, which is comprised of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, each of the left variable display column 10L, middle variable display column 10M, and right variable display column 10R can stop and display symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

In this embodiment, a line constituted by the middle row of the left variable display row 10L, the upper row of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower row of the right variable display row 10R is set as the winning line for which winning of a combination is determined. A winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27a is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27a executes an effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27a of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 is provided on which symbol combinations of predetermined roles, the number of payouts, etc. are printed, and furthermore, above the explanation panel 29 and on each of the left and right sides , lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided. The lamp sections 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with light sources such as LEDs, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, and a sub-liquid crystal display 27b whose display area is smaller than the liquid crystal display 27a are arranged. has been done. The notification display 60 is a display that notifies the player of predetermined information for specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player (for example, operation timing, push order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode), a winning lottery result, etc. It is a vessel. The notification display 60 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and reports operation information related to an advantageous operation mode according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the notification display 60 has a dot LED mounted on the lower right side of the 7-segment LED, and the dot LED constitutes an advantageous period notification lamp 80. The sub liquid crystal display 27b is capable of displaying a plurality of types of images, such as explanations of modes and game states, notifications of custom states regarding effects, display of predetermined characters, and chance effect displays, according to the progress of the game. In addition, it is possible to display a player menu screen and the like in response to operations from the player.

The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display device that informs that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as advantageous period) in which AT games that can notify advantageous operation modes are allowed. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 can be turned on during the advantageous period, is turned on at least when an advantageous operation mode is notified, and is turned off when the advantageous period ends and shifts to the normal period.

The credit display 45 displays credits, which are the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The upper limit number of credits is set to 50. The payout display 46 is a display that displays the number of medals (gaming media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the setting values 1 to 6, and is information that suggests the set setting value. The credit display 45 and the payout display 46, like the notification display 60, are composed of, for example, 7-segment LEDs, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment.

A game specifying lamp 82 is provided on the right side of the display window 7 of the front door 5. Depending on the color of the light, for example, on the irradiation surface that irradiates the light from the game specifying lamp 82, one of the letters "Pseudo Game", the letters "AT", and the letters "CZ" are embossed to indicate the game. Changing processing has been applied to make it visible to people. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode (lighting color) of the game specifying lamp 82, it is possible to notify one of "pseudo game", "AT", and "CZ" according to the progress of the game. becomes. FIG. 1 shows a state in which a "pseudo game" indicating that a pseudo game is in progress, which will be described later, is being reported.

Various operating sections are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation parts include a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a production operation part 81, a chance switch 81F, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, and stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (hereinafter also collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R). ), and a medal slot 25 are provided.

The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the maximum bet number of medals using credits. The maximum bet number refers to the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter also referred to as one game) (in this embodiment, it is set to "3"). The maximum bet switch 17 has a built-in LED, which lights up in a predetermined manner (blinking state, lighting state) when the number of bets can be set.

The performance operation unit 81 is a switch that detects an operation for shifting to a player menu state where game history and the like are displayed and an administrator menu state where setting history and the like are displayed. The chance switch 81F is a switch that detects an operation related to the performance. Operations related to performances include operations for executing and developing performances, operations for selecting production modes, characters, etc., and a player menu that displays game history, etc. An administrator menu that displays status and setting history, etc. This includes operations for transitioning to the state.

The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of symbols. The settlement switch 23 is a switch that detects an operation for paying out credits or medals corresponding to the preset number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches that detect an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R and stopping the variable display of symbols. Further, the stop switches 21L to 21R are switches that also detect an operation for stopping the rotation of the reels and pseudo-stopping the symbols during a pseudo-game to be described later. Further, the start switch 19 is a switch that also detects an operation for ending the pseudo game and starting reel rotation as the main game in a state where the reels are pseudo-stopped during the pseudo game. The medal slot 25 is an opening through which a player inserts medals.

Various switches including the start switch 19, the payment switch 23, the stop switches 21L to 21R, the performance operation section 81, and the chance switch 81F detect operations on the corresponding operation sections (button sections). The operation parts corresponding to various switches are composed of transparent members that transmit light. In addition, a light source such as an LED is installed inside the operation section that corresponds to the various switches, and it emits light at the timing when the operation can be performed (the timing when the operation is effectively accepted) according to the progress of the game, thereby producing effects. Execute.

A lower panel 35 on which characters or the like are printed is provided below the various operation parts on the front door 5. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with light sources such as LEDs, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

Further, below the lower panel 35, there are provided a medal payout port 39 for paying out medals in response to the occurrence of winnings and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 39. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout port 39, respectively, for producing effects by outputting sound effects, voices, etc. in accordance with the progress of the game.

Next, the internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 is provided in the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 to accommodate the reels 11L to 11R side by side. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall inside the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R), and position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as position sensors 55L to 55R). ).

The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed side by side to the frame of the reel unit 9, and a corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation axis thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are constituted by, for example, stepping motors.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are constituted by, for example, photointerrupters. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusion of the corresponding reel, the position sensors 55L to 55R set the symbol at a predetermined position on the reel (for example, the symbol with symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) to be located in the middle of the display window 7. It is composed of

Above the reel unit 9, a main control board 63 and a sub-control board 73 are installed, each housed in a board case. In order to easily identify the traces of tampering with the control boards stored in the board case, the control board cannot be accessed without destroying some parts, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub-control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a discharge sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

The hopper container 42 is a container for storing medals received from the medal input port 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor that is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the hopper container 42 is in a full state where the medals stored in the hopper container 42 have reached a predetermined amount.

The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is configured by, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects medals discharged one by one from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout port 39 via a medal chute 47 provided below the back side of the front door 5.

A power supply unit 49 is disposed on the left side of the hopper unit 43 for supplying power to various devices included in the slot machine 1. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56.

The power switch 50 is a switch that switches whether or not power is supplied to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when it occurs. The change process start switch 56 is made up of a key cylinder for the setting change process, and is a switch that detects an operation for transitioning to the setting change process. The switches provided inside the casing 3, including the change processing start switch 56, are operable when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the administrator of the gaming hall can operate it.

The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the probability of winning a winning combination can be varied by using the winning probability according to the set value that has been set. In other words, when the set values are different, even if the winning combination is the same, the probability of winning in the winning lottery may be different. As a result, the number of medals paid out during a predetermined number of executions of the game varies depending on the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be varied. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player, as well as a value for specifying the payout rate. For example, the set value is set to 1 to 6 (in this embodiment, there are four set values 1, 2, 5, and 6) with different winning probabilities, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. , the setting value 6 is the highest payout rate. Note that the set values may be set in six levels from 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by turning on the power with the change processing start switch 56 turned on using a setting change key managed by the game hall administrator, and then shifting to the setting change process.

The setting values can be sequentially changed (for example, 5→6→1→2→5, etc.) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, after an operation on the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off, thereby storing the setting value displayed at that time. Thereby, the change of the set value is completed, and in subsequent games, a winning lottery etc., which will be described later, is performed based on the stored set value. Note that when the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether the medals inserted into the medal input port 25 are genuine or not, and if the medals are genuine, the medals are transferred to the first channel 40 side for storage in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, it has a structure in which non-regular medals are guided to the second flow path 44 side where they are discharged to the outside.

Further, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an input sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second channel 44 depending on the gaming situation (for example, when the reels are rotating, when the credit limit is reached, etc.). The input sensor 53 is a sensor that detects medals guided toward the first channel 40 one by one among the medals input from the medal input port 25 . The medals detected by the input sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 with the front door 5 closed. On the other hand, the medals guided to the second flow path 44 side are discharged from the medal payout port 39 via the medal chute 47.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be explained. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, multiple types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as "R7", "B7", "BAR", "REP", "BEL1", "BEL2", "WM", "CH1", "CH2", "ST", etc. However, in reality, the pictures corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, "R7" is a red "7" pattern, "B7" is a blue "7" pattern, "BAR" is a "BAR" pattern, "BEL1" is a "bell" pattern, and "REP" is a blue "7" pattern. "Replay" pictures etc. are arranged. The plurality of types of designs are not limited to pictures as long as they can be distinguished from other designs, and may be any pattern, symbol, number, or the like. It should be noted that since "BEL1" and "BEL2" are composed of pictures with similar appearance, they are also collectively referred to as "BEL". Similarly, "CH1" and "CH2" are also collectively referred to as "CH" because they are composed of similar-looking patterns.

In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end in correspondence with symbol arrangement areas where symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area the symbol belongs to on each of the reels 11L to 11R of this embodiment.

In the case of this embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which symbols numbered 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the circumferential surface of each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol number...19→18→17→...2→1→0→19→18... can be done.

In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, a prescribed number of medals required to start one game is set by inserting a medal into the medal slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like to set the number of bets. When the state is ready for rotation and the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated, symbols are variably displayed, and one game is started. In this embodiment, "3" and "2" are defined as the prescribed number of game states other than "bonus state", and the prescribed number of "bonus state" is determined according to the type of bonus state as described below. is set as either "3" or "2". In other words, in gaming states other than "bonus state", it is possible to play with either "3" or "2" bets, but in "bonus state", the number of bets varies depending on the type of bonus state. The game can only be played with either "3" or "2". Note that the specified number is not limited to this, and may be any other value, or may be set to the same value regardless of the gaming state.

After one game is started, when the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated while the reels are rotating, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and one game is ended by stopping the rotation of all reels 11L to 11R. do. The slot machine 1 newly awards a predetermined benefit to the player according to the symbol combination (display result, game result) when all the reels 11L to 11R stop rotating. Examples of predetermined benefits include, for example, changing the gaming state, automatically setting the number of bets for the next game without using new medals, and paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits), which is the provision of gaming value. However, it is not limited to these.

In addition, in the slot machine 1, after the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is started by operating the start switch 19 until the rotation speed of each of the reels 11L to 11R reaches a steady rotation speed (predetermined speed), the stop switch It is possible to perform a reel performance (hereinafter also referred to as a pseudo game) in which the rotating reels are pseudo-stopped (this stop is also referred to as a pseudo-stop) and a symbol combination is displayed in response to an operation from 21L to 21R. . The pseudo game is executed when predetermined specific conditions are satisfied, such as the result of a winning combination lottery, the number of games played from the start or end of an advantageous state, a random number lottery, and a transition of gaming states. The pseudo game is played from the time when the reels 11L to 11R start rotating by operating the start switch 19 until the rotational speed of each reel 11L to 11R reaches a steady rotational speed (when the actual stop is enabled as described later). As long as it is performed during a period of time (which can be said to be during the period up to this point), a pseudo game (an operation of pseudo-stopping the symbol combinations after the reels have been rotated) may be performed a plurality of times.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub-control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

The main control board 63 is a board on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub-control board 73 is a board on which a sub-CPU 71 is mounted that controls effects according to the progress of the game. The power supply unit 49 generates power for driving various electrical components mounted on the slot machine 1 using power supplied from the outside. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each machine, etc.).

The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data related to the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions that are implemented by controlling the hardware, and various functions that are realized by controlling the hardware.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and receives signals from switches (operating means) and sensors (detecting means) connected to the main control board 63. Processing related to the progress of the game is performed based on the signal. The main CPU 61 also determines whether an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. Errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the input sensor 53 for a predetermined time or longer, a full tank error where the hopper container 42 is detected to be full by the full tank sensor 58, and a full tank error when the hopper motor 57 is not being driven. This includes errors such as out-of-medal errors that are not detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined period of time or more.

The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the input sensor 53, bet switch 15, maximum bet switch 17, start switch 19, door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. , a reset switch 52, a change process start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a dispensing sensor 54, a full tank sensor 58, and the like.

Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game and drives and controls devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R, as shown in FIG. , a hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display consisting of 7 segment LEDs. The main control board 63 includes information such as the advantageous period stay ratio for the entire gaming period, the ratio of the number of coins paid out in the bonus to the total number of paid out coins, and the ratio from bonus winning to bonus end to the total number of games played. The ratio of the number of medals, etc., to the number of games played, the ratio of the total number of medals paid out due to the navigation performance (instruction) during the advantageous period and the number of medals paid out during the bonus state to the total number of medals paid out (for example, the number of medals paid out in the bonus state) It is equipped with a display that displays things such as (also called physical ratio). In addition, the advantageous period stay ratio, accessory ratio, accessory status ratio, instruction-inclusive accessory ratio, etc. are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but can be displayed separately. It may be displayed on a display (eg, payout display 46, etc.). In this case, the main CPU 61 may display, for example, the advantageous period stay ratio, accessory ratio, accessory status ratio, and designated accessory ratio on the display when the reset switch 52 is operated. good.

The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the performance based on commands from the main control board 63. On the other hand, commands cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. Commands are sent in only one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 that stores a performance control program for controlling the performance, and a RAM 75 that temporarily stores data related to the performance. It has various functions realized by executing programs and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes the performance control program stored in the ROM 77 based on commands from the main control board 63, and determines the content of the performance according to the progress of the game. etc., and based on the results, drives and controls the equipment connected to the sub-control board 73 to perform effects. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27a, a sub-liquid crystal display 27b, various lamps/LEDs, a production operation section 81, a chance switch 81F, and the like shown in FIG. It includes a game specifying lamp 82 and the like. The liquid crystal display 27a and the sub-liquid crystal display 27b each include a display control section that executes display processing for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes display processing based on display control commands from the sub-control board 73, and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the corresponding liquid crystal display. Further, the display control sections of each of the liquid crystal display 27a and the sub-liquid crystal display 27b can also transmit commands to the sub-control board 73 according to the display contents. The sub-control board 73 sends commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R, various lamps, LEDs, etc. based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing effects using sound and light corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. Execute. The various lamps/LEDs controlled by the sub-CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation section corresponding to various switches. The sub CPU 71 can make the operation unit shine by controlling the LED and the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the controlled mode depending on whether the mode is eco mode or not. Note that the liquid crystal display 27a and the sub-liquid crystal display 27b are also collectively referred to as a liquid crystal display.

The production operation section 81 includes a decision switch 81a for decision, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are also collectively referred to as up/down/left/right switches). is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts the chance switch 81F to be operated when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and when the chance switch 81F is operated, the predetermined effect is executed or developed. control. In addition, the sub CPU 71 is in a state in which a production mode can be selected (while the production mode selection screen is being displayed) in which one of a plurality of production modes with different types of production (characters and backgrounds) to be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a etc. can be set. , one of the production modes is selected by operating the up/down, left/right switches, and the selected production mode is set by operating the decision switch 81a.

Further, when the change processing start switch 56 is operated and the setting change process is proceeding, when the decision switch 81a is operated, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. display on the container 27a. On the administrator menu screen, it is possible to "set date and time", display "setting change history", "set mobile interlocking service ON/OFF", "set eco mode", etc. The eco mode is a mode in which the power consumed by the execution of effects by devices connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved compared to normal times. When the eco mode is set, for example, the brightness of the liquid crystal display, various lamps and LEDs may be lowered, the driving time or lighting time may be shortened, and the output from the speakers 31L and 31R may be controlled to be lower than normal. Controls such as lowering the volume are performed. Note that the administrator menu screen is not limited to being displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, but may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27b.

The sub-CPU 71 is configured to control specific performances that occur when none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating and that occur as the game progresses (for example, continuous performances that continue over multiple games, or a chance button that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F). The decision switch 81a or the chance switch 81F is operated when the performance, during the pseudo game, after the symbol combination is pseudo stopped in the pseudo game and before transitioning to the main game, etc.) is not being executed. As a result, the state is shifted to the player menu state, and the player menu screen can be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. When the start switch 19 or the like is operated to start a game while the player menu screen is being displayed, the player menu state is maintained even during the game, and the display of the player menu screen is continued. Note that the transition to the player menu state and the display of the player menu screen are not limited to those that can be executed when none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating, but when any of the reels 11L to 11R is It may also be possible to execute the game while the game is rotating.

In addition, on the player menu screen, depending on the operation on the performance operation section 81, for example, the winning history such as the number of winnings and the probability of winning can be confirmed, and a mobile-linked service for accumulating the player's gaming history is displayed. (hereinafter also referred to as mobile linkage), volume settings for output from the speakers 31L and 31R, brightness adjustment of the liquid crystal display 27a and sub-liquid crystal display 27b, and the like. Note that although an example will be described in which the eco mode can be set in the administrator menu state, the setting is not limited to this, and may be set in the player menu state.

The sub CPU 71 selects the item or target to be displayed by operating the up/down/left/right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and selects the item or target to be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a. Execute the specified processing. Note that the sub CPU 71 may be configured to shift to the player menu state by operating the decision switch 81a even when a specific performance is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and when the decision switch 81a is operated, the player menu screen in the player menu state is displayed in a layer with a higher priority than the specific layer. By drawing an image of , the player menu screen may be displayed with priority. Note that while the player menu screen is being displayed, a specific effect on a specific layer may be continuously executed, or a specific effect on a specific layer may be temporarily ended.

Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed on a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect that does not involve a chance button effect that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F, While the player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, when the performance is a chance button performance that prompts the operation of the chance switch 81F, the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated. You may choose not to do so. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from unintentionally developing the performance by operating a switch for developing the chance button performance while the player menu screen is being displayed.

In addition, the sub CPU 71 is configured to perform a specific performance that occurs when none of the reels 11L to 11R is rotating and that occurs in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, a continuous performance that continues over multiple games, or prompts an operation to the chance switch 81F). When the chance button performance, during a pseudo game, after the symbol combination is pseudo stopped in the pseudo game and before transitioning to the main game, etc.) are not executed, and any of the steps to advance the game During a standby period where no operation is detected and no gaming is being played for a certain period of time (for example, 5 seconds), a setting promotion image will be displayed on the LCD that prompts you to make settings for performance customization (customization settings, custom settings) or reset settings (initial settings). It is displayed on the display 27a. Details of the setting promotion image will be described later using FIGS. 29 to 32 and the like. Further, the sub CPU 71 displays a demonstration image corresponding to a predetermined demonstration effect on the liquid crystal display 27a during a standby demonstration period in which no game is played for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds). The display of the setting promotion image is maintained even during the standby demonstration period in which the demo image is displayed. Note that during an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, during AT), a demo image corresponding to the demo performance is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a even during a period that could be a standby demo period in which no games are played for a predetermined period of time. The previous image may be continuously displayed without being displayed.

There are multiple types of demonstration performances. The sub CPU 71 executes a type of demonstration effect according to the stopped symbol (display result) when controlled during the standby demonstration period. Further, when an operation (for example, an operation for setting the number of bets) is detected during execution of the demonstration effect, the return effect becomes executable. The sub CPU 71 executes the return performance according to the time from the start of the demonstration performance until the operation is detected. Both the demonstration effect and the return effect are effects performed by displaying a predetermined demo screen or return screen on the liquid crystal display 27a. Both the demonstration performance and the return performance may be performed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b, or may be performed on both the liquid crystal display 27a and the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. When the decision switch 81a or the chance switch 81F is operated not only during the standby period but also during the standby demo period, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the player menu state and displays the player menu screen on the sub liquid crystal display 27b. Displayable in .

Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation of the chance switch 81F when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes the predetermined effect when the chance switch 81F is operated. Or control the development. In addition, the sub CPU 71 is in a state in which a production mode can be selected (while the production mode selection screen is being displayed) in which one of a plurality of production modes with different types of production (characters and backgrounds) to be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a etc. can be set. At this time, one of the performance modes is selected by operating the up/down/left/right switches of the performance operation section 81, and the selected performance mode is set by operating the decision switch 81a.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs game control processing for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of game control processing.

The main CPU 61 is configured to set the number of bets according to the detection signal from the input sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set when winning a replay combination. Performs bet number setting processing. In the bet number setting process, a bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. In addition, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and a number of medals corresponding to the credits or the set bet number is paid out. Payment processing will be carried out for this purpose.

In step S01 in the game control process, it is determined whether the set number of bets has reached a specified number. If it is not determined in step S01 that the number of bets has reached the specified number, the process of step S01 is repeated. When it is determined in step S01 that the number of bets has reached the specified number, the state becomes a state in which rotation can be started (validated) in which the operation to the start switch 19 is effectively accepted, and the operation to the start switch 19 is detected in step S02. It is determined whether the start lever has been activated or not, that is, whether the start lever has been activated. If it is determined in step S02 that the start lever has not been activated, the process of step S02 is repeated. When it is determined in step S02 that the start lever has been activated, the process moves to an internal lottery process in step S03. When proceeding to the internal lottery process, a bet command is output that allows the number of bets (number of medals) actually set to be specified. This makes it possible to specify the number of medals set for one game on the sub-control board 73 side as well.

In the internal lottery process of step S03, a random number value for the winning lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and a predetermined value is determined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as extracted value). A prize lottery is held to determine whether or not one of the plurality of prizes won will be won. In the winning combination lottery, a winning combination lottery table shown in FIG. 9 that can specify the probability of winning for each winning combination group targeted for the winning combination lottery is referred to. The winning combination lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 67.

The types of winnings include bonus winnings, replay winnings, and small winnings. The bonus role is a transition role that involves transition to a bonus state where the winning probability of a minor role is high. A replay combination (hereinafter also referred to as a replay) is a combination that sets the above-mentioned replay flag when winning a prize. In the bet number setting process, if the replay flag is set, the specified number of bets will be set for the next (now) game (current game) without using new medals (or credits) owned by the player. This is a hand that automatically sets the corresponding bet amount as the bet amount for the next game. A small win is a win that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

As bonus roles, for example, there are multiple types of roles with the role names "RBB role 1" to "RBB role 5" (hereinafter collectively referred to as bonus roles or "RBB role"), and "SB role". It is provided. Among "RBB Role 1" to "RBB Role 5", "RBB Role 1" to "RBB Role 3" and "SB Role" are possible to win and win in games where the number of bets is set as "3". Become. On the other hand, "RBB combination 4" and "RBB combination 5" can be won or won in a game where "2" is set as the number of bets. The symbol combinations (winning combinations) of "RBB Role 1" to "RBB Role 5" are each predetermined as a combination of symbols such as "B7", "R7", "BAR", etc., for example. When winning the RBB combination, the system is controlled to be in a bonus state. The bonus state ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the won bonus combination (for example, RBB1 to RBB3: 36 medals, RBB4, 5: 5 medals). In addition, the symbol combinations of the "SB role" include, for example, "BEL", "CH", and other combinations that include symbols that constitute the minor role and replay role described later (for example, when the player sees that the game has been stopped at first glance) combinations of irregularities that are difficult for a person to grasp) are predetermined. The symbol combination of the "SB combination" may be a combination of symbols such as "B7", "R7", and "BAR". When winning the SB combination, only the next game is controlled to be in a single bonus state.

In addition, as replayable roles, for example, the role name may be "Normal RP role", "R7 matching RP role", "B7 matching RP role", "BAR matching RP role", "BAR Tenpai RP role" (hereinafter referred to as There are multiple types of roles (collectively referred to as "RP roles"). As symbol combinations (winning combinations) for replaying combinations including these, combinations consisting of symbols such as "REP," "BEL," "B7," and "R7" are predetermined. For example, when the symbol combination of "Normal RP combination" is stopped on the winning line NL, "REP" is stopped on any line (for example, the middle line (middle row, middle row, middle row), etc.). Further, when the symbol combination of "R7 matching RP combination" is stopped on the winning line NL, "R7" is stopped on any line. Furthermore, when the symbol combinations of "RP combination with B7" and "RP combination with BAR" are stopped on the winning line NL, the corresponding "B7" and "BAR" are stopped on either line. Also, when the symbol combination of "BAR Tenpai RP" is stopped on the winning line NL, "BAR" is tenpai and stopped at any two places on either line, center left, center right, left or right. Ru.

As the small roles, for example, there are a plurality of types of roles whose role names are "Correct AT role," "1-card role," "Watermelon role 1," "Watermelon role 2," and "Cherry role." When the symbol combination of the "correct AT combination" (winning combination) is stopped on the winning line NL, "BEL" is stopped on any line. "Watermelon Role 1" and "Watermelon Role 2" are also collectively referred to as "WM Role." When the symbol combination of "WM combination" is stopped on the winning line NL, "WM" may be stopped on any line. When the symbol combination of "Cherry" is stopped on the winning line NL, "CH" may be stopped on any line. Similarly, for other small winning combinations, combinations of symbols such as "REP", "BEL", "WM", "CH", "B7", "R7", etc. are predetermined. Note that when a small winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for the small winning combination. For example, the number of coins to be paid out for the "correct AT combination" is set to "10". The number of payouts for "Watermelon combination 1" and "Watermelon combination 2" is set to "3". The number of coins to be paid out for the "one-card" and "cherry" roles is set to "1." For this reason, the ``one piece role'' and the ``cherry role'' are collectively referred to as one piece role. Note that, similarly for other small winning combinations, the number of coins to be paid out when a prize is won is determined in advance.

In the internal lottery process, a winning combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups made up of predetermined winning combinations. With reference to FIG. 9, the winning combination group in this embodiment will be explained.

As the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "RBB1" to "RBB5" and "SB" are provided. “RBB1” to “RBB5” are winning role groups each consisting of one bonus role (any of the aforementioned “RBB roles 1 to 5”), and “SB” is a winning role group consisting of one bonus role (any of the above-mentioned “RBB roles 1 to 5”). This is a winning role group consisting of: Note that the winning combination group including the bonus winning combination may include not only the bonus winning combination but also a winning combination group that is won simultaneously with other winning combinations (for example, watermelon winning, cherry winning, etc.).

"MRP1", "NRP1" to "NRP3" are provided as winning combination groups for re-gaming roles. "MRP1", "NRP1" to "NRP3" each have "normal RP role", "R7 matching RP role", "B7 matching RP role", "BAR matching RP role", "BAR Tenpai RP role", etc. This is a winning combination group that is made up of a combination of predetermined combinations of multiple types of replayed combinations. The combinations of roles that make up each of "MRP1", "NRP1" to "NRP3" are determined to be different from the combinations of roles that make up the winning role group of other replaying roles. For example, while both "MRP1" and "NRP3" include a "normal RP role," they both include different replaying roles, so the combinations of the roles that make up each are determined to be different. In addition, while both "NRP1" and "NRP2" include "normal RP role", "R7 matching RP role", "B7 matching RP role", "BAR matching RP role", and "BAR Tenpai RP role", both By including different replay winning combinations, the combinations of winning combinations constituting each winning combination are determined to be different.

The winning role groups for small roles include "A_LC1" to "A_RC2", "B_LC1" to "B_RC2", "CH", "WM1", "WM2", "SP1", "SP2", "BE", " "ALL1" and "ALL2" are provided. The winning role groups for these small roles are each predetermined from among multiple types of small roles, including ``Correct AT role,'' ``1 piece role,'' ``Watermelon role 1,'' ``Watermelon role 2,'' and ``Cherry role.'' This is a winning combination group consisting of combinations of winning combinations. "A_LC1" to "A_RC2", "B_LC1" to "B_RC2", "CH", "WM1", "WM2", "SP1", "SP2", "BE", "ALL1", and "ALL2" respectively. The combination of winning combinations that make up the winning combination is determined to be different from the combination of winning combinations that make up the winning combination groups of other small winning combinations. For example, "A_LC1" to "A_RC2", "B_LC1" to "B_RC2", "BE", and "ALL2" both include a "correct AT role" and a "1-card role," but each includes a different minor role. , the combinations of winning combinations constituting each of them are determined to be different. "A_LC1" to "A_RC2" and "B_LC1" to "B_RC2" are also called AT roles because they are the targets of navigation direction during AT. Moreover, "CH" includes at least "cherry role". ``WM1'' and ``WM2'' both include ``Watermelon Win 1'' and ``Watermelon Win 2,'' but each includes different minor wins, so that the combinations of the winning combinations that make up the two are different.

Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups that are subject to the winning combination lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the probability of winning in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value.

The gaming states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 are "RT0" where none of the RBB roles have been won, "RT1" where any of RBB roles 1 to 3 have been won, RBB roles 4 and RBB. "RT2" where any of the winning roles 5 is won, "RBB1" to "RBB5" which are the bonus states associated with winning each of the RBB roles 1 to RBB 5, and "RBB 1" to "RBB5" which are the single bonus states associated with winning the SB roles. SB" etc. are provided. "RT0" to "RT2" are collectively referred to as the general gaming state. Further, the bonus states "RBB1" to "RBB5" are collectively referred to as RBB.

In the gaming status column of FIG. 9, the winning combination groups that are subject to the winning combination lottery are indicated with ○ marks for each of RT0 to RT2 when betting 3 coins, RT0 to RT2 when betting 2 coins, and RBB1 to 5/SB. Winning role groups that are not subject to the winning lottery are indicated with an x mark. In particular, RBB1 to RBB3 and SB will be subject to the lottery only when betting 3 coins during RT0, and RBB4 and 5 will be subject to the lottery only when betting 2 coins during RT0. It is determined.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value of the winning combination group that is the target of the winning combination lottery in the current gaming state (judgment value according to the set value) is read out, and the value subtracted from the extracted value (updating the extracted value) A determination process is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, when it is 0 or more), a determination process is performed for the next winning combination group. Repeat this cycle.

When it is determined in the determination process for any winning combination group that the value is smaller than a predetermined value, it is determined that this winning combination group has been won, and the winning flag of the winning combination included in the winning combination group is determined. is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "judgment value of the winning combination group/65536". The larger the determination value read in the winning combination lottery, the more likely the value will be smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that it is a winning combination group with a high probability of winning. On the other hand, if the determination process has been performed for all winning combination groups that are subject to the winning combination lottery, and it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, then it is a "loser" who has not won in any of the winning combination groups. It is determined that The internal lottery process ends when it is determined that the winning combination has been won in any of the winning combination groups, or when it is determined that the winning combination has not been won in any of the winning combination groups and is a "miss".

Here, the winning probability of the small winning combinations "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" in the winning combination group and the winning probability of the lottery target winning combination in "SB" will be explained. First, the winning probability of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" is a judgment value that is higher when the winning probability is RT0 to RT2 when betting 3 coins than when it is RT0 to RT2 when betting 2 coins. is determined. More specifically, the winning probability of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" in RT0 to RT2 when betting 3 coins is the payout rate (for example, payout rate = (expected payout The determination value is determined so that the probability that (number of coins)/(number of coins used for setting the bet amount) x 100) is 1 or more is determined. On the other hand, the winning probability of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" in RT0 to RT2 when betting two coins is the probability that the payout rate will be less than 1 even during AT when the navigation effect described below can be executed. The judgment value is determined as follows. A state in which the payout rate is less than 1 can also be expressed as a state in which the number of coins obtained by subtracting (the number of coins used for setting the number of bets) from (the number of coins that can be expected to be paid out) is less than 0.

Furthermore, during the "SB", as shown in FIG. 9, "ALL1" and "ALL2" are determined as lottery target combinations. As will be described later, in a game in which "ALL1" is won, one medal is paid out, and in a game in which "ALL2" is won, ten medals are paid out. However, the determination value is determined so that the probability of winning the lottery target combination during "SB" is higher for "ALL1" than for "ALL2". More specifically, the determination values for the winning probabilities of "ALL1" and "ALL2" are determined such that the payout rate during "SB" is less than 1.

Returning to FIG. 5, after the internal lottery process in step S03 is performed, a process is performed in step S04 to output a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery to the sub control board 73. I do. For example, when winning the RBB role, a winning type command is output that allows you to specify that you have won one of the "RBB roles", and when you win the RP role, you have won any of the replaying roles. A winning type command that can specify the winning type is outputted, and when a winning type such as ``A_LC1'' to ``A_RC2'' or ``B_LC1'' to ``B_RC2'' is won, a winning type command that can specify that the AT combination has been won is outputted. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it becomes possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

In step S05, a push order buffer setting process is performed. FIG. 6A is a flowchart for explaining the push order buffer setting process. The RAM 65 is provided with a push order buffer for storing values that define the manner of stop operations (press order, etc.) for the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In step S31 in the push order buffer setting process, first, the value stored in the push order buffer is cleared, that is, updated to a value of "0". In step S32, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress, which is when an advantageous operation mode is notified. If it is determined in step S32 that AT is not in progress, the push order buffer setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S32 that AT is in progress, a process of lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is performed in step S33. Note that when the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is already lit, the lighting is maintained.

In step S34, it is determined based on the winning flag or the like whether or not the AT combination, which is the winning combination group to which the advantageous operation mode is to be notified, has been won. If it is not determined in step S34 that the AT combination has been won, the push order buffer setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S34 that the AT combination has been won, the value specified (selected) according to the AT combination established in step S35 is saved (stored) in the push order buffer. When specifying the value in step S35, one of the values is specified from among the values for which the operation mode matching the advantageous operation mode corresponding to the established AT combination is determined. The value stored in the push order buffer is held at least until it is acquired in step S14 of FIG. 5, and is cleared when step S31 in the next game is executed.

FIG. 6(b) shows the values that can be stored in the push order buffer, the stop operation mode (operation related information) determined by the values, the display contents displayed on the notification display 60, and the display contents on the liquid crystal display 60. The display contents displayed on the display 27a are shown. As the display contents displayed on the notification display 60, "1" to "12" are illustrated in FIG. 6(b). The display contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a include the numbers "1" to "3" with circles, "?", and "x", and the pressing order and correct answer for the left reel from left to right.・Information regarding incorrect answers, etc. ・Information regarding the pressing order, correct/incorrect answers, etc. for the middle reel ・Information regarding the pressing order, correct/incorrect answers, etc. for the right reel is shown.

For example, for the value "1", "1" is determined as the display content displayed on the notification display 60, and "1, 2, 3" is determined as the display content on the liquid crystal display 27a. is defined, and an operation mode (so-called advantageous operation mode with one option) is defined in which the left reel 11L is first stopped, the middle reel 11M is stopped second, and the right reel 11R is stopped third. Furthermore, for the value "5", "5" is determined as the display content displayed on the notification display 60, and "2/3/1" is determined as the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. is defined, and an operation mode is defined in which the right reel 11R is brought to a first stop, the left reel 11L is brought to a second stop, and the middle reel 11M is brought to a third stop. Furthermore, for the value "7", "7" is determined as the display content displayed on the notification display 60, and "1.?.?" is determined as the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. is defined, the correct procedure is to stop the left reel 2L first, and it is not possible to specify whether the second stop is the middle reel 11M or the right reel 11R (a so-called advantageous operation mode with two options). )It is shown. Furthermore, for the value "10", "10" is determined as the display content displayed on the notification display 60, and "x・?・?" is determined as the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. is defined, the left reel 2L is not the first stop but an incorrect answer procedure, the first stop is either the middle reel 11M or the right reel 11R, and the second stop is any of the remaining reels. It is shown that it is not possible to specify which one (so-called advantageous operation mode with four choices). Note that for the value "0", the display content displayed on the notification display 60 is not determined, the notification display 60 is in a non-display state, and the liquid crystal display 27a is arbitrary. ``Arbitrary'' means, for example, only when the player has won a winning combination group (replay) in which the result of the game is the same regardless of the manner of the player's stop operation, or when a pseudo game is being executed, etc. This means that the display 27a may be allowed to display an image such as "replay" or to notify an arbitrary pressing order.

As an advantageous operation mode for winning the "correct AT combination" among the AT combinations, the left reel 11L is first stopped, then the middle reel 11M is brought to a second stop, and finally the right reel 11R is brought to a third stop. If "A_LC1" with a defined mode has been won, in step S35, one of "1", "7", "11", and "12" is specified as an appropriate value as an advantageous operation mode of "A_LC1". Then, the value is saved (memorized) in the push order buffer. When specifying either value, the percentage changes based on specific parameters that are updated according to the progress of the game, such as the mode related to the payout rate during AT, the number of net additions during the advantageous period, the number of games played, etc. The ratio may be the same, or the ratio may be the same. Furthermore, in order to change the net increase in the number of medals during AT, when controlling not to notify the advantageous operation mode of the winning AT combination at a predetermined rate, specify any value including the value "0". You can do it like this. In addition, it is not limited to cases in which one of multiple values is specified from the type of winning combination group, but even if it is determined that one value is uniquely specified from the type of winning combination group. good. For example, if the gaming machine has only the so-called one-choice advantageous operation mode described above, the value "1" may be specified when "A_LC1" is won during AT.

Returning to FIG. 5, in step S06, a first related process is performed as an AT system lottery process after the start lever. In the first related processing in step S06, processing related to advantageous periods is performed. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period, control becomes possible during the advantageous period. The advantageous period includes a general advantage, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The general advantage is a period during which a CZ transition lottery can be executed to determine whether or not to transition to CZ. CZ is a period in which an AT transition lottery can be executed to determine whether or not to transition to an AT that can execute AT games. The general advantage is a period in which a transition lottery (CZ transition lottery, AT transition lottery) can be executed to determine whether to transition to an AT that can perform CZ or AT games. CZ is a period during which an AT transition lottery can be executed to determine whether to transition to AT. In the AT transition lottery, the percentage of decisions to transition to AT is higher when the game is in CZ than when it is in advantageous general condition.

Of the advantageous periods, advantageous general and CZ are periods during which the payout rate does not exceed 1 (for example, also referred to as the non-payout period during the advantageous period), while AT is a period in which AT games are played. As a result, it can be said that this is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). In the advantage period, the advantage is generally controlled first. In addition, during the advantageous general period, control to CZ becomes possible by winning a CZ transition lottery that is performed when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. In addition, during Advantageous General and CZ, it becomes possible to control the AT by winning the AT transfer lottery which is held when predetermined AT transfer lottery conditions are met. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period that can be controlled by AT. Further, AT during the advantageous period can be said to be an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the winning combination lottery in the internal lottery process. FIG. 10(a) shows a winning combination group that satisfies the advantageous period transition condition. The advantageous period transition conditions are from among the winning combination groups “SB”, “A_LC1” to “B_RC2”, “CH”, “WM1”, “WM2”, “SP1”, “SP2”, and “BE”. It is established by winning either one and is controlled during an advantageous period. The conditions for transitioning to the advantageous period can also be met by winning in a winning combination group with a set difference in winning probability, and by winning in a winning combination group without a setting difference in winning probability. also holds true. Furthermore, the condition for transition to the advantageous period may be established by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which the probability of winning in the winning combination lottery is controlled. . ``The winning probability in the winning lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of state in which it is controlled'' means that the winning probability in the winning lottery is uniformly determined in any state.

Furthermore, for each of the predetermined CZ transfer lottery conditions and predetermined AT transfer lottery conditions, for example, the winning combination groups (SB, "A_LC1" to "B_RC2", "CH", "WM1", " WM2'', ``SP1'', ``SP2'', ``BE''). When the AT transition lottery conditions are met, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the player wins in the AT transition lottery with an AT winning probability that is predetermined according to the type of winning winning combination group. Therefore, for example, if you win "SB" during the normal period, the advantageous transition conditions will be established and the lottery will be controlled as an advantageous period, and the CZ transition lottery conditions and AT transition lottery conditions will be satisfied and the lottery will be held, and the AT transition lottery will be held. If you win, it may be controlled by AT during the advantageous period. In addition, although an example is shown in which the advantageous period transition conditions, CZ transition lottery conditions, and AT transition lottery conditions are exactly the same, the conditions are not limited to this, and the conditions may be completely different, or even have some parts in common. It may also include conditions.

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are the first condition, which is satisfied when the advantageous period counter = 1500 indicating that the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit number of games: 1500) has been reached, and the number of bets made during the advantageous period, as described later. The base point is the lowest value where the cumulative number of differences based on It includes a second condition that is satisfied by doing so. The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter that is updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Note that the first condition, which is the maximum number of games of 1,500, and the second condition, which is the maximum number of cumulative games of 2,400, do not necessarily reach these values, and the advantageous period may be reached with a number that does not exceed these conditions. For example, the first condition may be terminated at around 1450, and the second condition may be terminated at around 2300.

Conditions for ending the advantageous period include the completion of the number of AT games and the number of AT navigations, and the completion of a predetermined number of games without being transferred to CZ or AT during the general advantage after AT has ended. and a third condition that is satisfied by playing the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to AT during CZ after AT ends. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (any of advantageous general, CZ, and AT) are collectively referred to as "conditions for ending the advantageous period (advantageous period ending conditions)." The conditions for ending the advantageous period are not limited to those exemplified in this embodiment, as long as they include at least the first condition and the second condition, but may also be conditions that can be satisfied due to other predetermined events. It may be.

In the first related process, during the advantageous period, the advantageous period may end when a predetermined CZ transfer lottery condition, a predetermined AT transfer lottery condition (for example, winning a predetermined winning combination group), and the end of the current game. It is determined whether the situation (for example, the current game has reached the upper limit number of games (1500) or the upper limit cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period), and if the situation is such that it can be satisfied, there is a possibility that the condition will be satisfied. Execute a performance that incites something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, etc. in such a manner that all segments blink.

In step S07, a process is performed to output a test signal to the outside via the external output device 90 in order to smoothly perform tests on the gaming machine. The test signal includes information that can specify the type of winning combination, the optimal pressing order or optimal pressing position (stop operation timing, etc.) corresponding to the winning combination.

In step S08, a command is sent to the sub control board 73. The commands output in step S08 include commands for specifying information related to advantageous periods and AT, press order commands including information for specifying values stored in the press order buffer, and the like. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect on the liquid crystal display 27a, etc. to notify the operation mode, which is the display content (see FIG. 6(b)) corresponding to the value stored in the push order buffer. Become. In addition, when the above-mentioned predetermined CZ transfer lottery conditions, predetermined AT transfer lottery conditions, and the situation where the advantageous period is likely to end with the end of the current game, the main CPU 61 specifies conditions that are likely to be satisfied. Possible condition-related commands are output to the sub-control board 73. Thereby, for example, the possibility that each of the predetermined CZ transfer lottery conditions, the predetermined AT transfer lottery conditions, and the condition for ending the advantageous period will be satisfied can be notified by the liquid crystal display 27a. In this way, the first related process is to execute a process depending on whether conditions related to an advantageous period, etc. can be satisfied. The processing for actually shifting to the advantageous period, the processing for determining whether the conditions for ending the advantageous period are satisfied and ending the advantageous period, etc. are performed by, for example, the processing of step S19, etc., which will be described later. be exposed.

In step S09, it is determined whether the game is during a bonus such as RBB or a game when betting two coins. When it is determined in step S09 that a bonus is in effect or that the game is a two-bet bet game, the process moves to step S12. If it is not determined in step S09 that a bonus is being played, and it is not determined that the game is a two-coin bet game, it is determined in step S10 whether the specific condition is satisfied and it is time to execute a pseudo game. is determined. If it is not determined in step S10 that it is time to execute a pseudo game, the process moves to step S12. When it is determined in step S10 that it is time to execute a pseudo game, a pseudo game process is performed in step S11.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the pseudo game process. In step S41, a pseudo game start command is sent to the sub control board 73. Thereby, it can be specified on the sub-control board 73 side that a pseudo game is to be started. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, pseudo-game identification notification is performed, which makes it possible to specify that a pseudo-gaming is in progress, using, for example, the game identification lamp 82, the liquid crystal display 27a, the sub-liquid crystal display 27b, etc. becomes possible. In addition, on the sub-control board 73 side, for example, regardless of whether it is during an advantageous period or during AT, the mode of stop operation (for example, push order, stop timing, target symbol, etc.) is displayed on the LCD during the pseudo game. It becomes possible to display on the display 27a. In step S42, a pseudo game reel activation process is performed. In the pseudo game reel starting process, in order to start a pseudo game, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate the reels 11L to 11R.

In step S43, a vibration control flag is set. The vibration control flag is a flag for performing a process of slightly vibrating the reels that have been pseudo-stopped in response to the operation of the stop switch during the pseudo-gaming at regular intervals (for example, 500 msec). In step S44, pseudo-stop validation processing is performed. In the pseudo-stop validation process, for example, after the rotational speed of each of the reels 11L to 11R started by the pseudo game reel activation process in step S42 reaches a constant speed (for example, the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R reaches a constant speed), After the excitation pattern is set to ), the reference position of each of the reels 11L to 11R is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, and a pseudo stop operation is possible, and a pseudo stop operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is performed. Set to a state where it is validly accepted (pseudo stop enabled). In addition, in the pseudo-stop activation process, in conjunction with the pseudo-stop activation, the LEDs (also referred to as stop-ready lamps) installed inside the operation section of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R are displayed in a pseudo mode (for example, red). A process to turn on the light is performed. In addition, the constant speed at which pseudo-stop is to be enabled in the pseudo-stop enabling process may be, for example, the same speed as the predetermined speed that is the steady rotation speed mentioned above, or may be a speed slower than the predetermined speed or a predetermined speed. The speed may be faster than the speed. In addition, the constant speed at which the pseudo stop is enabled is not determined as one speed like the steady rotation speed, but, for example, one of the multiple speeds is specified for each pseudo game (in other words, the (different for each game).

In step S45, pseudo game reel stop processing is performed. In the pseudo game reel stop process, by operating a stop switch corresponding to a rotating reel, a process is performed in which the rotation of the reel is ended and the reel is pseudo stopped. In addition, the pseudo game reel stop process is to pseudo-stop the reels at a position according to the operation manner (for example, pressing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switch (similar to the reel stop process in step S16 described later). Alternatively, the reels may be pseudo-stopped at a predetermined position or a predetermined position regardless of the manner in which the stop switch is operated. In addition, in the case where the pseudo-stop position in the pseudo-game, that is, the pseudo-stop symbol, is predetermined or predetermined, the main control board 63 is configured to display the predetermined symbol or the predetermined symbol. Information (pseudo-stop planned symbol command) that can specify the symbol scheduled to be pseudo-stopped may be transmitted to the sub-control board 73 side. On the side of the sub-control board 73, the content of notification such as a navigation effect to be notified during the pseudo game may be determined based on the pseudo-stop scheduled symbol command (for example, step S121 in FIG. 15, which will be described later). Although an example has been described in which the main control board 63 sends a pseudo-stop planned symbol command that can specify symbols scheduled to be pseudo-stopped, as a predetermined case, when a pseudo game occurs, a specific symbol combination is transmitted. If the pseudo game is always stopped, the sub control board 73 side specifies the notification content corresponding to the specific symbol combination based on the pseudo game start command transmitted in step S41 (for example, in step S121 in FIG. 15 described later). ).

In addition, in the pseudo game reel stop processing, when the reels are pseudo-stopped in response to an operation on the stop switch, information that allows identification of the pseudo-stopped reel and the symbols arranged on the reel (for example, A pseudo-stop symbol identification command, etc.) and information that can identify the pseudo-stopped symbol combination when all reels are pseudo-stopped (for example, a pseudo-stop symbol combination identification command, etc.) are sent to the sub-control board 73 side. You may also output it to . Further, on the side of the sub-control board 73, based on the command for specifying a pseudo-stopped symbol or the command for specifying a pseudo-stopped symbol, an effect may be performed in accordance with the pseudo-stopped symbol.

Further, while the vibration control flag is set, an excitation signal that changes the excitation phase is outputted at fixed time intervals (for example, 500 msec) to the reel motor that controls the reel that is pseudo-stopped. Thereby, the reels that are pseudo-stopped during the pseudo-gaming can be caused to vibrate slightly at regular intervals (for example, 500 msec).

In step S46, it is determined whether all the reels have come to a pseudo stop. When it is determined in step S46 that all the reels are not pseudo-stopped, it is determined in step S48 whether a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes, etc.) has elapsed since the pseudo game was started. When it is determined in step S48 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the pseudo game, the rotating reels are forced to a pseudo stop in step S49, and the process proceeds to step S50. When a pseudo-stop is forced, the pseudo-stop is performed in an optimal manner for the player. The optimal mode may be, for example, the mode of the stop operation according to the value stored in the push order buffer, or the push order notified on the sub control board 73 side during the pseudo game as described later. etc., when the main control board 63 side determines the pressing order.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S48 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the pseudo game, it is determined in step S47 whether or not a pseudo cancel operation has been performed to cancel the pseudo game midway. The pseudo-cancellation operation is, for example, an operation on the payment switch 23. Note that the pseudo-cancellation operation may also be performed by using an operating means that accepts operations for causing other functions such as the payment switch 23, or by performing an operation on the operating means dedicated to pseudo-cancellation. It can also be used as an operation.

When it is determined in step S47 that a pseudo-cancellation operation has been performed, the process moves to step S51. Note that when it is determined that a pseudo-cancellation operation has been performed, the process may proceed to step S49. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S47 that a pseudo-cancellation operation has been performed, the process moves to step S45.

When it is determined in step S46 that all the reels are pseudo-stopped, or after step S49 is performed, it is determined in step S50 whether or not the start lever has been operated. If it is not determined that the start lever has been activated, the process of step S50 is repeated. When it is determined that the start lever has been activated, a pseudo game end command is sent to the sub control board 73 in step S51. As a result, it is possible to specify that the pseudo game has ended on the sub-control board 73 side, and for example, it is possible to end the pseudo game specific notification that makes it possible to specify that the pseudo game is in progress, or to display it on the liquid crystal display 27a. It is possible to erase the mode of the stop operation (for example, the order of presses, the stop timing, the target symbol, etc.).

If a pseudo game is performed multiple times due to the establishment of a specific condition, when it is determined in step S50 that the start lever has been activated, it is determined whether or not to perform the pseudo game next time, and the next time as well. If the pseudo game is to be played, the process moves to step S42, and if the pseudo game is to be ended, the process moves to step S51. Further, the number of times the pseudo game is to be played may be determined when a specific condition is satisfied, and in this case, it is determined in advance that the pseudo game is to be played a plurality of times, and step S50 When it is determined that the start lever has been activated, it is determined whether or not there are any unused pseudo games. If there are any unused pseudo games, the process moves to step S42, and the unused pseudo games are If there is no such information, the process moves to step S51.

Unless it is determined that the start lever has been activated in step S50 and the process proceeds to step S42, the pseudo game ends and the reels are rotated after random delay processing is performed and the game value and benefits are increased instead of the pseudo game. The game will be shifted to a game for stopping the symbol combinations related to the awarding of . A game for stopping symbol combinations related to the granting of game value and benefits, rather than a pseudo game, is called a real game to distinguish it from a pseudo game. In the main game, a real stop is possible, and in a pseudo game, a pseudo stop is possible.

Note that even if it is not determined in step S50 that the start lever has been activated, if it is determined that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the pseudo game was started (start of reel rotation), the start lever is not activated. It may be assumed that the game has been played, and the process may be moved to the next process (for example, step S51, step S42, etc. depending on the number of pseudo games, etc.).

The vibration control flag set in step S43 is maintained thereafter, and is reset when all the reels start rotating after a random delay, as will be described later. Therefore, the slight vibrations that occur at regular intervals on the pseudo-stopped reels continue even after the random delay process starts, and continue until all the reels start rotating after the random delay process.

Returning to FIG. 5, in step S12, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is to ensure that the period until the stop switch of the next game becomes effective for stopping is longer than a certain period. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement may be started after each of the reels 11L to 11R starts rotating in the previous game. If it is not determined in step S12 that the wait time has elapsed, the process of step S12 is repeated.

When it is determined in step S12 that the wait time has elapsed, it is determined in step S13 whether or not "0" is stored as the value of the push order buffer. The case where the value of the push order buffer is "0" is, for example, a case where after being cleared in step S31 of FIG. 6(a), the process of step S35 is not performed because AT is not in progress. When it is determined in step S13 that "0" is stored as the value of the push order buffer, the process moves to step S15. As a result, the mode of the stop operation is not notified on the notification display 60, and the notification display 60 enters a non-display state. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S13 that "0" is stored as the value of the push order buffer, the value of the push order buffer is acquired in step S14, and the display content corresponding to the value is displayed. The notification display 60 displays stop operation information that enables identification of a mode of stop operation that is advantageous to the user. Thereby, the advantageous operation mode can be notified on the notification display 60. Note that even if a pseudo game occurs, the process of notifying the advantageous operation mode using the notification display 60 in step S14 is performed after the process for performing the pseudo game (step S11, etc.) is completed. Therefore, even if a value other than "0" is stored as the value of the push order buffer, an advantageous operation mode will not be notified on the notification display 60 during the pseudo game.

In step S15, reel activation processing is performed. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the reel activation process. In step S61, it is determined whether the time has come after the end of the pseudo game or after the recovery from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game. If it is not determined that it is after the end of the pseudo game or after recovery from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, the process moves to step S63. When it is determined that the time has come after the end of the pseudo game or when it is determined that the time has come back from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, random delay wait processing is performed in step S62. The random delay wait process is, for example, a process for determining a delay time for delaying the rotation start timing of a reel to be rotated and waiting until the delay time has elapsed. The delay time is randomly determined, for example, from a range of 5.96 msec to 750.96 msec by random number lottery for each random delay weight process. In the random delay wait process, the process waits until the determined delay time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the delay time has elapsed, the process moves to the next process (step S63 in the case of step S62). In step S63, a left reel activation process is performed in which the reel motor 14L is drive-controlled to rotate the left reel 11L. As a result, the rotation of the left reel 11L is started immediately when the left reel 11L is not recovered after the end of the pseudo game or after the power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, whereas the rotation of the left reel 11L is started immediately after the end of the pseudo game or after the power outage that occurred during the pseudo game. After the return, the rotation of the left reel 11L is started after a random delay.

In step S64, it is determined whether the time has come after the end of the pseudo game or whether the time has come back from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game. If it is not determined that it is after the end of the pseudo game or after recovery from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, the process moves to step S66. When it is determined that the time has come after the end of the pseudo game or when it is determined that the time has come back from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, random delay wait processing is performed in step S65. In step S66, a middle reel activation process is performed in which the reel motor 14C is drive-controlled to rotate the middle reel 11M. As a result, the rotation of the middle reel 11M is immediately started when the pseudo game is not completed or after the power failure that occurred during the pseudo game has been recovered, whereas the rotation of the middle reel 11M is immediately started after the pseudo game is finished or when the power failure that occurs during the pseudo game is resumed. After the return, the rotation of the middle reel 11M is started after a random delay.

In step S67, it is determined whether the time has come after the end of the pseudo game or whether the time has come back from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game. If it is not determined that it is after the end of the pseudo game or after recovery from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, the process moves to step S69. When it is determined that the time has come after the end of the pseudo game or when it is determined that the time has come back from a power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, random delay wait processing is performed in step S68. In step S69, the reel motor 14R is drive-controlled to rotate the right reel 11R. As a result, the rotation of the right reel 11R is started immediately when the right reel 11R is not recovered after the end of the pseudo game or after the power outage that occurred during the pseudo game, while After the return, the rotation of the right reel 11R is started after a random delay. Note that until the rotation of the reels is started in step S63, step S66, or step S68, the vibration control flag is set, so that slight vibrations occur at regular intervals. The vibration control flag is reset in step S70 when all the reels start rotating. Further, when the rotation of all the reels has started, a reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. The processes shown in steps S61 to S69 in FIG. 8 are also collectively referred to as random delay processing.

In step S71, the rotational speed of each of the reels 11L to 11R reaches a steady rotational speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern with a predetermined speed), and By detecting the reference position by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, it is determined whether the stop operation is possible. If it is not determined in step S71 that the stop operation is possible, the process of step S71 is repeated. When it is determined in step S71 that the stop operation is possible, a reel stop validation process is performed in step S72. In the reel stop validation process, a state in which a stop operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R (a stop operation in this game is also referred to as a main stop operation, and a stop in this game is also referred to as a main stop) is effectively accepted (main stop activation). At the same time, a process is performed in which the LED (also referred to as a stop enable lamp) mounted inside the operation section of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R is lit in a normal manner (for example, in blue). Note that actual stop validation is a state in which a stop operation in the main game is effectively accepted, whereas pseudo-stop activation is a state in which a pseudo stop operation in the pseudo game shown in step S44 is effectively accepted. It is different from

Returning to FIG. 5, in step S16, reel stop processing is performed. In the reel stop process, by operating a stop switch corresponding to a rotating reel, the rotation of the reel is ended and stopped. More specifically, in the reel stop process, when a stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, within a predetermined retractable range from the symbol located on the winning line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A process is performed in which any of the symbols arranged in is pulled into the winning line NL and the reel is stopped. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbols ahead, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged up to 4 symbols ahead from the symbol on the winning line NL can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

If you have won any role in the winning role lottery, when the symbols that make up the winning role can be drawn onto the winning line within the retractable range, pull the symbol on the winning line. make it stop. On the other hand, if none of the winning combinations has been won, a symbol that is a losing symbol combination that does not win any of the winning combinations is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols forming the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL within the retractable range, the symbols will be pulled in and placed on the winning line NL. On the other hand, symbol combinations of non-winning combinations will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

As mentioned above, in this embodiment, "If you win any role in the lottery, you can draw the symbols that make up the winning role onto the winning line within the retractable range. ” is a thing. Here, since the winning role lottery is held for each "winning role group", the above-mentioned "winning role" corresponds to any of the winning roles constituting the "winning role group". Become something.

In the reel stop process, symbols within the retractable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but symbols outside the retractable range cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of reels 11L to 11R, for a winning combination where there is a part where the symbols constituting the winning combination are not within the retractable range, even if the winning combination is won in the winning lottery, if the operation timing is not correct, the winning line will be There may be cases where the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn onto the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

Each of the symbols constituting the RBB combination (for example, symbols such as "B7", "R7", "BAR", etc.) has a position in the reel symbol arrangement that does not exist within the retractable range. For example, on the reel 11L, only two "B7" symbols are arranged, and when the stop switch 21L is operated to stop while symbols numbered 3 to 12 are passing on the winning line NL, the "B7" symbol cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, even if the RBB combination is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to draw the symbols forming the bonus combination onto the winning line, and there is a possibility that the winning combination may be missed. Therefore, when any of the RBB winning combinations is won, although the reel control is performed to pull in the winning bonus winning combination within the retractable range, there may be a case where the player does not win any of the winning winnings. In addition, regarding the RBB combination, if it is not possible to win in the winning game, the winning flag of the bonus combination will be carried over until the RBB combination is won under the control of RT1 or RT2, which is the RBB internal winning state. It will be done.

The symbols constituting the CB combination (for example, symbols such as "BEL" and "CH") include symbols in which there are locations that are not within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, among the symbols constituting the CB combination, the middle symbol is composed of "CH1". In this case, only one "CH1" symbol is arranged on the reel 11M, and when the stop switch 21M is operated to stop while symbols numbered 3 to 17 are passing on the winning line NL, "CH1" The symbol cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. For this reason, even if the SB combination is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting the SB combination onto the winning line, and there is a possibility that the winning combination may be missed. Therefore, when any of the SB combinations is won, although the reel control is performed to pull in the winning SB combination within the retractable range, there may be a case where the SB combination is not won. Regarding the SB role, unlike the RBB role, if a prize cannot be won in the winning game, the winning flag of the SB role is cleared and will not be carried over to the next game or later.

The symbols that make up "MRP1", "NRP1" to "NRP3" (for example, symbols such as "REP", "BEL", "B7", "R7", etc.) are arranged within the retractable range on all reels 11L to 11R. This includes symbols that are arranged within the retractable range and symbols that are not arranged within the retractable range. However, when "MRP1", "NRP1" to "NRP3" are won, multiple types of re-gaming combinations are won at the same time, and regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, which one of the simultaneously-winning re-gaming combinations is won? You can win a prize.

In the reel stop process, when multiple types of winning combinations are won, priority is given according to the type of winning combination (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operation mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. The targets to be drawn in are determined in advance. FIG. 11(a) is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control and stoppable outcomes performed for each winning combination group during RT0 or RT1 when betting 3 coins. When "NRP1" is won, as shown in FIG. 11, when the reel 11L is first stopped, reel control is performed to draw the "normal RP winning combination" onto the winning line NL with priority over other winning winning combinations. When the reel 11M is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to draw the "BAR matching RP winning combination" and the "B7 matching RP winning combination" onto the winning line NL with priority over other winning winning combinations, and reel 11R is brought to a first stop. When the first stop is made, reel control is performed to draw the "R7 matching RP combination" and the "BAR Tenpai RP combination" onto the winning line NL with priority over other winning combinations. Similarly, when "NRP2" is won, as shown in FIG. 11, when the reel 11L is first stopped, the "Normal RP winning combination" is prioritized on the winning line NL over other winning winning combinations. When the reel 11M is first stopped, the reel control is performed so that the "R7 matching RP winning combination" and the "BAR Tenpai RP winning combination" are drawn on the winning line NL with priority over other winning winning combinations. When the reels 11R are first stopped, reel control is performed to draw the "BAR matching RP combination" and the "B7 matching RP combination" onto the winning line NL with priority over other winning combinations. Incidentally, when "MRP1" or "NRP3" is won, reel control is performed to preferentially draw the "normal RP combination" onto the winning line NL, regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Next, the reel stop processing when one of the small winning combinations "A_LC1" to "A_RC2" and "B_LC1" to "B_RC2" is won will be described. When winning one of "A_LC1" to "A_RC2" or "B_LC1" to "B_RC2", the target will be drawn in preferentially depending on the type of the first stopped reel and the second stopped reel type. are determined to be different.

For example, when "A_LC1" is won, as shown in FIG. ), it is specified that the "correct AT combination" is given priority over other combinations and drawn in (LCR). Furthermore, since the symbols constituting the "correct AT combination" are arranged within the retractable range, the "correct AT combination" will not be missed. Therefore, when "A_LC1" is won, when the left first stop and the middle second stop are made, the reels are controlled so that the "correct AT combination" is always won. When winning a "correct AT combination", for example, 10 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when winning "A_LC1", if you make the first stop in the middle or right (first stop on the middle or right reel 11M or 11R), or if you make the second stop on the right after the first stop on the left, It is stipulated that other roles that are simultaneously elected are given priority over the "correct AT role". When you win "A_LC1", if you make the first stop on the left and then the second stop on the right, the "1-card combination" consisting of symbols that can be drawn onto the winning line NL at a 1/2 ratio (timing) ” is set to be prioritized and drawn in. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, there may be cases where the symbols that make up the "one-card winning combination" are drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/2 and won, but at a rate of 1/2, it may not be possible to win any of them. . In other words, a winning combination of one card wins at a rate of 1/2. Also, if you win "A_LC1" and the first stop is in the middle or right, you will receive a "1-card combination" consisting of symbols that can be drawn onto the winning line NL at a rate (timing) of 1/4. It is set to be drawn with priority, and depending on the timing of the operation of the stop switch, there are cases where one of the winning combinations will be drawn to the winning line at a rate of 1/4 and won, and at a rate of 3/4, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations. arise. In other words, a winning combination of one card wins at a rate of 1/4.

In addition, even when winning "A_LC2", when the left first stop and middle second stop (LCR), the "correct AT role" is prioritized over other roles, and the "correct AT role" is drawn in. The reels are controlled so as to win the winning combination. On the other hand, when the first stop on the left is followed by the second stop on the right, priority is given to the "one-card combination" that is made up of symbols that can be drawn onto the winning line NL at a rate (timing) of 1/2. , a case may occur in which a one-card winning combination is drawn to the winning line at a rate of 1/2 and won, and a winning combination cannot be won at a rate of 1/2. Also, when the first stop is in the middle or right, it is specified that the "1-card combination", which is made up of symbols that can be drawn on the winning line NL at a rate (timing) of 1/4, will be drawn first. Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, there may be a case in which a one-card winning combination is drawn to the winning line at a rate of 1/4 and won, and a winning combination cannot be won at a rate of 3/4.

Next, when "A_LR1" is won, when the first left stop and the second right stop (L-R-C), the "Correct AT role" is prioritized over other roles and drawn in, and the "Correct AT role" is drawn in with priority over other roles. The reels are controlled so as to win the AT combination. On the other hand, when the left first stop is followed by the middle second stop, the "one-card combination" consisting of symbols that can be drawn onto the winning line NL at a 1/2 ratio (timing) is prioritized and drawn. , a case may occur in which a one-card winning combination is drawn to the winning line at a rate of 1/2 and won, and a winning combination cannot be won at a rate of 1/2. Also, when the first stop is in the middle or right, it is specified that the "1-card combination", which is made up of symbols that can be drawn on the winning line NL at a rate (timing) of 1/4, will be drawn first. Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, there may be a case in which a one-card winning combination is drawn to the winning line at a rate of 1/4 and won, and a winning combination cannot be won at a rate of 3/4.

Even when "A_LR2" to "B_RC2" are won, as shown in FIG. 11, when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order corresponding to the "correct AT combination", the reel control is performed so that the "correct AT combination" is won. However, when the stop operation is performed in any other pressing order, the reels are controlled so that the winning combination is won at a rate corresponding to the pressing order. In this way, "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" have different winning combinations that give priority to the winning line NL depending on the order in which they are pressed, and when the "correct AT combination" is won, "BEL" stops on the line, so when you press Also called Junbell.

When any of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" is won, the pressing order for winning the "correct AT combination" is also referred to as the correct answer procedure. When any one of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" is won during the above-mentioned AT, information that can specify the correct procedure can be reported as an advantageous operation mode. In this way, "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" are also referred to as navigation target roles because they are the targets of navigation performance during AT. Regarding "B_LC1" to "B_RC2", when the gaming state is in RT1, reel control is performed so that the "correct AT combination" is always won regardless of the order in which the reels are pressed.

As mentioned above, the winning probability of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" during RT0 or RT1 when betting 3 coins is set such that the payout rate is 1 or more during AT when the navigation effect can be executed. A judgment value is determined. Therefore, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period in the game when betting 3 coins, the player can have a sense of expectation that the number of medals owned by the player will increase.

In this embodiment, even if one of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" is won during RT0 etc. when betting 2 coins, during RT0 or RT1 when betting 3 coins (as shown in FIG. 11(a)) The same reel control as (contents) is performed. However, as mentioned above, the winning probability of "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" during RT0 or RT2 when betting 2 coins is lower than during RT0 when betting 3 coins. The determination value is determined so that there is a probability that the payout rate will be less than 1 even if the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, even if the navigation effect is executed in a game when two coins are bet, the number of medals owned by the player cannot be expected to increase on average. Furthermore, in games when betting 2 coins, the percentage of people who can expect to win ``A_LC1'' to ``B_RC2'' and winning the ``Correct AT role'' depending on the order in which they press the correct answers is higher than in games when betting 3 coins. It gets lower. For this reason, in a game when two coins are bet, even if the navigation performance is executed, it cannot be said that the player can fully enjoy the benefits of the navigation performance.

Next, when "CH" is won among the minor winnings, the reel control is performed to give priority to the "Cherry" winning line and draw it onto the winning line NL, so as shown in FIG. 11, the "Cherry winning" is won. be able to. When "WM1" is won, the reel control is performed to prioritize "Watermelon win 1" and draw it onto the winning line NL, so as shown in FIG. 11, "Watermelon win 1" can be won. When "WM2" is won, the reel control is performed to prioritize "Watermelon winning combination 2" and drawing it onto the winning line NL, so as shown in FIG. 11, "Watermelon winning combination 2" can be won. When you win "SP1", for example, you pull in a winning predetermined combination, and when you miss the winning combination, as shown in Figure 11, the predetermined "chance number 1" of the losing symbol combinations stops. It becomes possible. When you win "SP2", for example, if you draw in a predetermined winning combination, and fail to win the winning combination, as shown in Figure 11, the predetermined "chance number 2" of the losing symbol combinations stops. It becomes possible. When "BE" is won, the reels are controlled so that the "correct AT combination" is always won regardless of the order of pressing. In this way, since the "correct AT combination" is commonly won regardless of the order in which the keys are pressed, "BE" is also referred to as a "common bell."

In addition, in the reel stop process when a replay role or a minor role is won in a state where the winning of a bonus role is carried over (RBB internal winning state), the replay role or minor role is prioritized over the bonus role. It is defined as follows.

In the reel stop processing, when no winning combination is won in any winning combination, symbols that are a losing symbol combination that does not win any winning combination are pulled onto the winning line and stopped. If you have not won any of the winning combinations, for example, if the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode (first stop of the right reel 11R), select one of the symbols such as "B7", "R7", "BAR", etc. The reels are controlled so that the symbols are drawn in and out of the line. As a result, it is possible to stop symbol combinations that are similar to those when winning "NRP1" or "NRP2", and create a sense of anticipation for winning "NRP1" or "NRP2". .

FIG. 11(b) is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control performed for each winning combination group in the SB and an example of a stoppable outcome. The winning combinations to be drawn during the SB are different from those during RT0, RT1, etc., and are defined as "ALL1" and "ALL2". When "ALL1" is won, the reels are controlled so that the "SB middle winning combination 1" is won with the payout of one medal, regardless of the pressing order. When "ALL2" is won, the reels are controlled so as to win "SB middle winning combination 2" with a payout of 10 medals, regardless of the pressing order.

However, as described above, the determination value is determined so that the probability of winning the lottery target combination during the "SB" is higher for "ALL1" than for "ALL2". Further, the determination values for the winning probabilities of "ALL1" and "ALL2" are determined so that the payout rate during "SB" is less than 1. For this reason, even if the navigation effect is executed in a game during "SB", it cannot be expected that the number of medals owned by the player will increase on average. Furthermore, in the game during "SB", the rolls according to the winning combination are stopped regardless of the pressing order, so for example, when winning "A_LC1" to "B_RC2", depending on the correct pressing order, the "correct AT combination" It cannot be expected that highly advantageous rolls such as , etc. will stop, and even if the navigation effect is executed, the user will not be able to enjoy the benefits of the navigation effect.

In the reel stop process, each time one of the reels 11L to 11R stops, a reel stop command is issued that can identify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle row, etc.). Output. Thereby, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reels and the stopping positions, and can execute the corresponding effects.

In step S17, it is determined whether all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped. If it is not determined in step S17 that all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped, the process moves to step S16. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S17 that all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped, the process moves to step S18.

In step S18, when the operation information is displayed on the notification display 60, the notification display 60 is set to a non-display state. In step S19, a second related process is performed as an AT-based lottery process after the reels are stopped. In the second related process of step S19, control is performed to make the advantageous period based on the fact that the advantageous period shift condition is satisfied in the normal period. In the second related process, a process for controlling state transition during the advantageous period is executed. Here, an outline of the state transition during the advantageous period will be explained using FIG. 12.

In the second related process, control is performed to make the period advantageous based on the fact that the conditions for shifting to the advantage period are satisfied in the normal period. The favorable period transition conditions are, for example, the winning combination groups shown in FIG. ”) is established by winning one of the following. Therefore, most of the games are played during advantageous periods. During an advantageous period, the lowest value of the cumulative difference between the number of bets and the number of medals awarded since the start of the advantageous period is the lowest value is set as 0, and the current cumulative total from the base point. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games played are counted.

When controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period, the control is generally advantageous as shown in FIG. In the case of general advantage, even if the probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery (degree of advantage for the player) is controlled to be one of multiple modes such as low probability, normal, and high probability, the probability of winning (degree of advantage for the player) is different. For example, when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period, it may be controlled to a mode with a high probability of winning in the CZ shift lottery among multiple types of modes. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of anticipation when the normal period immediately after the end of the AT is changed to the advantageous period. Further, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery (for example, the rate of AT winnings) in the general advantageous state may also be made to differ depending on the type of mode, such as low probability, normal, high probability, etc. Note that one or both of the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery may be determined to be constant.

Further, when controlling from the normal period to the advantageous period, the number of ceiling games required until the AT is controlled is set. AT is different from RBB, etc., which can be controlled by winning a bonus in a lottery in that it is controlled by reaching the ceiling number of games or winning AT. The ceiling game number is the number of times that is forcibly controlled by AT. When the number of games played since the start of the advantageous period reaches the ceiling number of games, the AT is controlled. The ceiling number of games may be uniformly set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times), or may be set to a plurality of number of games (for example, 250 times) when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period. , 500 times, and 999 times) may be determined by lottery.

During the normal period, for example, when winning a CZ transfer lottery due to SB winning or a CZ transfer lottery during an advantageous general period, the game is controlled by CZ for a predetermined period (for example, a period during which a predetermined number of games are played). When a predetermined period of time elapses without an AT shift winning in CZ, the advantageous general control is again performed. During the normal period, for example, when a winning is made in a CZ transition lottery due to SB winning, an advantageous general or AT transition lottery in CZ, or when the ceiling number of games is reached, it is controlled by AT.

During AT, a navigation effect is executed to notify an advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) when the "push order bell" and "RT transition replay" (hereinafter also collectively referred to as navigation target combinations) are won. During AT, it is also possible to decide whether to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to the AT (additional lottery), and to control the AT again after the end condition for one AT is met (for example, the number of AT games is exhausted). Various ATs that draw lots to determine whether or not to do so (AT stock lottery), whether to control the general advantage or CZ if there is no AT stock after the end condition of one AT is met (state lottery after AT end), etc. A middle lottery will be held. Various AT lotteries include, for example, winning a predetermined winning combination group (for example, "RBB", "SB", "CH", "WM1", "WM2", "SP1", "SP2", etc.) in an internal lottery. It is done by doing. In addition, in the AT stock lottery, by winning, the number of times that AT can be controlled (AT stock number) is added by one. The AT stock count can be repeatedly controlled by the AT after the AT ends, and is decremented by 1 each time it is controlled. The degree of advantage (winning probability, etc.) for various lottery draws during AT may be uniformly determined, or may be set in multiple modes (low probability mode, normal probability mode, high probability mode, etc.). ), the degree of advantage may be determined according to the mode being controlled.

When the number of AT games is added in the additional lottery among various types of AT lottery, it is added to the remaining number of AT games of the AT. Further, when the termination condition of the AT under control is satisfied and the AT stock count is 1 or more, the AT is controlled again. Further, when the termination condition of the AT under control is satisfied and the AT stock count is not 1 or more, the control is performed to either advantageous general or CZ depending on the result of the AT termination state lottery.

Next, in step S20, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL, a process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed. For example, when a small winning combination is won, a payout process for paying out a predetermined payout number of medals corresponding to the type of winning small winning combination or adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command is output that can specify the number of medals (including zero) awarded to the player by medal payout or credit addition. This makes it possible to specify the number of medals awarded to a player as a result of one game on the sub-control board 73 side as well. Furthermore, when a replay combination wins, a process for setting a replay flag is executed. In the payout process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence or absence of winnings, the type of winning combination, etc. is output. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it becomes possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. In addition, in the payout process, the values of various counters used to calculate the advantageous period stay ratio, accessory ratio, accessory status ratio, instruction-inclusive accessory ratio, etc. are updated according to the game result. The advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the designated accessory ratio, etc. are calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

In step S21, it is determined whether the advantageous period ends. During the advantageous period, the first condition is satisfied when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches the upper limit of 1500 games, or the cumulative number of differences based on the number of bets during the advantageous period and the number of medals awarded. The lowest value at which is the lowest is set as a base point of 0, and the process ends when the second condition is satisfied by reaching 2400, which is the current upper limit cumulative number from the base point. When the remaining number of games or the total number of games until the first condition and the second condition are met becomes less than a predetermined value, the game is controlled to end. Specifically, during AT, the ending is controlled when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches 1200 or when the number of differences during the advantageous period reaches 2000. Even during the ending, the navigation direction is set to be executed. The ending continues until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and when the advantageous period ending condition is satisfied by the first condition or the second condition being satisfied, the control is controlled to be the normal period. Also at this time, all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games played, that was updated during the advantageous period is reset. In addition, when the third condition is satisfied, such as by playing a predetermined number of games without being transferred to AT during CZ after AT ends, or when winning in the AT transfer lottery during advantageous general and CZ. The advantageous period also ends when a predetermined end condition is met (for example, when a predetermined number of games have been played) without having to do so.

When it is determined in step S21 that the advantageous period ends, an initialization process at the end of the advantageous period is performed in step S22. In the initialization process at the end of the advantageous period, all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games that have been updated during the advantageous period, is reset (initialized). In step S23, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off as the advantageous period ends. As a result, the game control process regarding one game ends.

Note that when one game ends, game state setting processing and the like are also performed. As the game state setting process, for example, a game state flag is set that allows the next and subsequent game states to be specified, based on the winning combination lottery or the result of the game. The gaming status flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 13 shows the transition of gaming states.

The gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag that can specify "RT0" when initialized by changing settings or the like. In "RT0", "3" and "2" are determined as the specified number of bets. During "RT0", if you win any of "RBB winning combination 1" to "RBB winning combination 3" in a game where the number of bets is set to "3" but you do not win, the game status flag that allows you to identify "RT1" is set. Set. The winning RBB role among "RBB role 1" to "RBB role 3" in the game in which "RBB role 1" to "RBB role 3" were won or the game during "RT1" where the winning is carried over When a prize is won, a gaming state flag is set that allows identification of RBB corresponding to the winning RBB combination among the bonus states "RBB1" to "RBB4", and control is performed to RBB.

On the other hand, if you win "RBB winning combination 4" or "RBB winning combination 5" in a game where the bet number is set to "2" during "RT0" but you do not win, a gaming status flag that allows you to identify "RT2" is set. do. In "RT2", "3" and "2" are defined as the prescribed number of bets. When a winning RBB role is won in a game where "RBB role 4" or "RBB role 5" is won, specify the RBB corresponding to the winning RBB role among "RBB4" or "RBB5" in the bonus state. A possible game state flag is set and control is performed to RBB.

In the game state setting process, the number of coins to be paid out in the RBB is counted, and when the number of coins to be paid out exceeds the number corresponding to the type of the winning bonus combination, a game state flag that can specify "RT0" is set. As a result, when winning or not winning the "RBB role" in "RT0", the RBB internal winning state is controlled to "RT1" or "RT2", and when the "RBB role" is won, the bonus state is "RT1" or "RT2". RBB”. When a specified number of payouts are made in the RBB, the RBB ends and is controlled to "RT0". Further, when the "SB combination" is won and a prize is won in a game in which the number of bets "3" is set during "RT0", control is made to "SB". "SB" ends after one game, and then is controlled to "RT0" again.

Here, the transition of the gaming state will be explained. Below, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by AT (hereinafter also referred to as non-AT) during the advantageous period will be explained. During the non-AT period of the advantageous period, even if "A_LC1" to "B_RC2" are won, the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode will not be played. For this reason, it is not possible to intentionally win the "correct AT combination". On the other hand, when it is controlled by AT during the advantageous period, when winning "A_LC1" to "B_RC2", the advantageous operation mode for winning the "correct AT combination" is displayed on the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display. It becomes possible to notify by the device 27a. Thereby, when an advantageous operation mode is notified, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, it is possible to reliably win the "correct AT combination". As a result, during the AT of the advantageous period, the rate at which 10 medals are paid out increases.

In addition, in the gaming state setting process, which gaming state (RBB, SB, RT0 to RT2) will be played from next time onwards, the normal period, advantageous general, CZ, and AT (remaining AT) of the advantageous period are determined. (including the value of the number of games counter), various information that is updated during the advantageous period (establishment of conditions for various AT lottery, AT start, CZ start), etc. Output. Thereby, on the sub-control board 73 side, it becomes possible to perform effects according to the state from the next time onwards. Note that when the game control process regarding one game ends, processing for clearing the number of bets and making it possible to set the next number of bets is also performed.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes the performance control program stored in the ROM 77 based on commands from the main control board 63, and performs a performance lottery in which the presence or absence and type of performance execution is determined by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. Based on the lottery results, a production control process is performed to drive and control the production means such as the liquid crystal display 27a, the sub liquid crystal display 27b, the speakers 31L, 31R, and various lamps and LEDs connected to the sub-control board 73. conduct. A performance execution means for executing a predetermined performance is included in the performance control process performed by the sub CPU 71. An example of a performance executed by the performance control process will be described below.

In the performance control process, when a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery is received, it becomes possible to execute the performance according to the type of the winning combination group. The performance control process is based on the reception of the winning type command, and for example, when receiving the winning type command of "RBB", a performance that displays a confirmation screen including "Bonus Confirmed!" on the liquid crystal display 27a, or " Based on a winning type command that can specify the "bell in order of pressing", an effect is executed to display an image of a "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27a. Thereby, the player can play the game while guessing the winning winning combination group, and can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the production control process, when a push order command for specifying the value stored in the push order buffer is received during AT, the display content specified from the command (see FIG. 6(b)) is As an operation mode, the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a is executed. With this, when any of the navigation target combinations is won during AT, it is possible to perform a stop operation according to the correct answer procedure and win the "correct AT combination" reliably. Images that can identify advantageous operation modes are also referred to as navigation effects. Further, when a pseudo game is in progress, various effects corresponding to the pseudo game are executed. The various performances corresponding to the pseudo game include a performance that notifies the mode of the stop operation similar to the above navigation performance, a performance that notifies that the pseudo game is in progress, and the like. In addition, in the performance control process, the type of background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a is controlled according to the state controlled on the main control board 63 side, and the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in a corresponding manner. Processing takes place.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the game specifying lamp control process included in the performance control process. In the game specifying lamp control process, a process is performed to control the lighting mode of the game specifying lamp 82 according to the state controlled on the main control board 63 side. In step S101, for example, it is determined whether a CZ start command for specifying the CZ start has been received based on the status command transmitted in the second related process. If it is not determined in step S101 that a CZ start command has been received, the process moves to step S103. When it is determined in step S101 that a CZ start command has been received, the game specifying lamp 80 is controlled in a CZ mode (for example, lit in yellow) in step S102. As a result, the characters "CZ" can be made visible and visible, and the player can be informed that "CZ" is in progress.

In step S103, for example, it is determined whether an AT start command for specifying AT start has been received based on the status command transmitted in the second related process. If it is not determined in step S103 that an AT start command has been received, the process moves to step S105. When it is determined in step S103 that an AT start command has been received, the game specifying lamp 80 is controlled in an AT mode (for example, lit in blue) in step S104. As a result, the letters "AT" can be made visible and visible, and the player can be informed that "AT" is in progress.

In step S105, it is determined whether a pseudo game start command (see step S41 in FIG. 7) has been received. If it is not determined in step S105 that the pseudo game start command has been received, the process moves to step S108. When it is determined in step S105 that a pseudo game start command has been received, the game specifying lamp 80 is controlled in a pseudo game mode (for example, lit in red) in step S106. As a result, the words "pseudo game" can be made visible and visible, and the player can be informed that the "pseudo game" is in progress. In step S107, a pseudo game flag for specifying that a pseudo game is being played is set. In addition, at the timing when the game specifying lamp 80 is controlled in a pseudo game mode in step S106, an image for notifying that a pseudo game is in progress (image of pseudo game specifying notification) is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. .

In step S108, it is determined whether a pseudo game end command (see step S51 in FIG. 7) has been received. If it is determined in step S108 that the pseudo game end command has not been received, the game specifying lamp control process is ended. When it is determined in step S108 that the pseudo game end command has been received, the game specifying lamp 80 is controlled in a manner corresponding to the currently controlled state based on the state command in step S109. This makes it possible to notify the current state of control. Incidentally, when it is not any of "pseudo game", "CZ", and "AT", the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled to be in an unlit state, and no characters can be visually recognized. In step S110, the pseudo game flag is reset with the end of the pseudo game. In addition, at the timing when the control of the game specifying lamp 80 in the pseudo game mode is ended in step S109, an image for notifying that a pseudo game is in progress (image of pseudo game specifying notification) is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. Hidden.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining navigation-related processing included in the production control processing. In the navigation-related process, a process for controlling a navigation effect that notifies the mode of the stop operation is performed. In step S120, it is determined whether the pseudo game flag is set (see step S107 in FIG. 14). In other words, it is determined whether or not a pseudo game is being played. If it is not determined in step S120 that the pseudo game flag is set, the process moves to step S125. When it is determined in step S120 that the pseudo game flag is set, regardless of whether it is during the advantageous period or during AT, the content of notification regarding the pseudo stop is determined in step S121, and a predetermined notification content is determined in step S121. You will be notified at the right time.

The content of the notification regarding the pseudo stop includes, for example, information suggesting the pressing order, which is a mode of the stop operation, and information suggesting the symbol to be aimed at. The notification content regarding the pseudo stop in step S121 may be determined based on the mode of the stop operation defined in the value specified from the push order command from the main control board 63 side. It may be determined according to the result of a lottery.

In addition, the notification content regarding the pseudo stop in step S121 is a position that is predetermined as a pseudo stop position on the main control board 63 side, regardless of the result of the winning combination lottery on the main control board 63 side, and a symbol to make the pseudo stop. may be specified from the above-mentioned pseudo stop scheduled symbol command, etc., and the content may be set corresponding to the symbol. For example, when a symbol scheduled to be pseudo-stopped is determined on the main control board 63 side and a pseudo-stop scheduled symbol command is transmitted, in step S121, the symbol scheduled to be pseudo-stopped is determined based on the pseudo-stop scheduled symbol command. The contents of the notification such as navigation effects to be notified during the pseudo game may be determined according to the above. Further, when a specific symbol combination is always pseudo-stopped when a pseudo game occurs, in step S121, the notification content corresponding to the specific symbol combination may be specified based on the pseudo game start command. Furthermore, the content of notification regarding the pseudo stop in step S121 is determined independently by the sub-control board 73, regardless of the determination result (for example, the value specified from the push order command) on the main control board 63. For example, it may be randomly determined by random number lottery or the like in step S121.

In addition, the predetermined timing includes, for example, the timing when the reel rotation starts in a pseudo game, the timing when the reel rotation starts and reaches a certain speed (the speed at which the pseudo stop is enabled), and the pseudo stop operation during the pseudo game. Any timing such as the activation timing is determined.

In step S122, it is determined whether the pseudo game flag has been reset (see step S110 in FIG. 14). When it is determined in step S122 that the pseudo game flag has been reset, the process moves to step S125. If it is not determined in step S122 that the pseudo game flag has been reset, then in step S123 a predetermined period of time (e.g., 3 minutes) has elapsed since the previous operation (e.g., start lever operation, operation on a stop switch for pseudo stop, etc.). ) has passed. If it is not determined in step S123 that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the previous operation, the process moves to step S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S123 that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the previous operation, a pseudo-stop operation promotion effect is performed in step S124 to encourage operation of the stop switch for pseudo-stop, and the process moves to step S122. As the pseudo-stop operation promotion effect, for example, a message such as "Let's make a pseudo-stop!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a pseudo-stop operation.

In step S125, it is determined whether a push order command has been received. If it is not determined in step S125 that a push order command has been received, the navigation-related process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S125 that a push order command has been received, in step S126 the notification content of the navigation effect based on the push order command is determined, and the content is notified at a predetermined timing. The notification content of the navigation effect is, for example, something that suggests the mode of the stop operation determined by the value specified from the push order command, and the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display in FIG. 6(b). is determined. Further, the predetermined timing is a timing related to (corresponding to) the start of the random delay process after the end of the pseudo game, for example, the timing when the reel rotation starts, the time when the reel rotation starts and the steady rotation speed (stop effective The timing is determined such as the timing when the vehicle reaches a certain speed) or the timing when the stop operation (main stop) is activated.

In step S127, it is determined whether or not the reels are rotating, that is, whether or not the game is being played. When it is determined in step S127 that the reels are rotating, it is determined in step S128 whether a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the previous operation (for example, start lever operation, stop switch operation, etc.). It will be judged. If it is not determined in step S128 that the predetermined time has elapsed since the previous operation, the process moves to step S130. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the previous operation, a stop operation promotion effect is performed in step S129 to encourage the stop switch to perform a stop operation, and the process proceeds to step S130. As the stop operation promotion effect, for example, a message such as "Let's stop the reels!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. This allows the player to be prompted to perform an operation to stop the reels.

In step S130, it is determined whether an operation that does not match the notification content by the navigation effect has been accepted, that is, whether there has been an operation error. If it is not determined in step S130 that there has been an operation error, the process moves to step S127. If it is determined in step S130 that there has been an operation error, the navigation effect being executed in step S131 is ended midway and the process moves to step S127.

(Example when a pseudo game occurs during AT)
Next, various control contents during the pseudo game and after the pseudo game ends will be explained in more detail. FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining various control contents when a pseudo game occurs during AT. FIG. 16 shows, from the top, the type of gaming state, the number of games (games), whether or not the maximum bet switch 17 has been operated, whether or not the start switch 19 has been operated, the display contents of the liquid crystal display 27a, and the left reel 11L. ~The status of each of the right reels 11R, the presence or absence of operation of each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R, the lighting status of the advantageous period notification lamp 80, the notification status of the pseudo game specific notification, and the display of the notification display 60 The content is shown, and the passage of time is shown from left to right. Further, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the notification display 60, the liquid crystal display 27a, and the game specifying lamp 82 corresponding to FIG. 16.

In FIG. 16, as shown in the gaming status column, "AT gaming" is in progress, and as shown in the number of games column, "N-1st game", "Nth game", and "N+1th game" are being played. The game content is shown. In addition, in the number of games column, along with the number of games (games), "pseudo game" indicates that a pseudo game is in progress, and "main game" indicates that a real game that is not a pseudo game is in progress. It shows that. In FIG. 16, since the AT is in progress and an advantageous operation mode can be notified, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on and lit as shown in the advantageous period notification lamp column. .

Timing 1 indicates the timing when the operation to set the number of bets for the "N-1st game" game is performed, and timing 2 indicates the timing when the start lever is operated to start the "N-1st game" game. The timing is shown. When the AT combination is won because it is during AT, as shown in the LCD column and notification display column at timing 2, the sub-side is displayed on the LCD 27a according to the value stored in the push order buffer. At the same time, the navigation effect is executed (see step S126 in FIG. 15), and the notification display 60 is turned "ON" and display contents corresponding to the values stored in the push order buffer are displayed (step S126 in FIG. 5). (See S14).

FIG. 17(a) shows an example of the display mode for the "N-1 game". On the notification display 60, "1" is displayed as the display content corresponding to the value "1" of the push order buffer, and on the liquid crystal display 27a, the value "1" of the push order buffer is displayed in the lower area of the screen. "1, 2, 3" are displayed as the display contents corresponding to "," and the advantageous operation mode is notified. Further, since it is in AT mode, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is in a lit state, and the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in an AT mode. Further, in the upper area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a, AT-related game information that is updated according to the progress of the AT is displayed. As AT-related game information, for example, "LAST: 350G" is shown as the number of remaining games in AT at the top right of the screen, "TOTAL 150G" is shown as the number of games played in AT, and "GET:" is shown as the net increase in the number of tickets in AT. 350" is shown.

Returning to FIG. 16, as shown from timing 2 onwards, when the start lever is operated, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R starts to rotate and is controlled to rotate at a steady rotation speed. The solid line in the upward right direction in the left reel 11L to right reel 11R column indicates the state where the reel is accelerating until it reaches a predetermined speed which is a steady rotation speed, and the horizontal solid line indicates the state where the reel is accelerating at a constant speed. It shows a rotating state.

After the steady rotation speed is reached and the stop operation is validated, the corresponding reel stops in response to the stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R (step S16 in FIG. 5). The vertical solid lines in the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R columns each indicate the timing at which the stop operation was performed. Further, the vertical solid lines in the left reel 11L to right reel 11R columns indicate a state in which the rotating reels have stopped. In the example of "N-1 game" in FIG. 16, the left reel 11L is first stopped, the middle reel 11M is made a second stop, and the right reel 11R is made a third stop according to the navigation direction etc. has been done. The notification display 60 goes into a non-display state at the timing when all the reels are stopped (step S18 in FIG. 5). In other words, "1" displayed on the notification display 60 in FIG. 17(a) becomes non-displayed at the timing when all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, the navigation performance on the liquid crystal display 27a ends when an operation for setting the number of bets for the next game is accepted (see timing 3 in FIG. 16). Note that the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 27a may also end at the timing when all the reels are stopped.

Timing 3 indicates the timing when the operation to set the number of bets for the "Nth game" is performed, and timing 4 indicates the timing when the start lever for starting the "Nth game" is operated. It is shown. In the "Nth game", a specific condition is satisfied, and a pseudo game is generated from timing 4 to timing 5 when the start lever is operated. Even during the pseudo game, the lighting state of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is maintained. In addition, when the start lever is operated, as shown in the liquid crystal column and the pseudo game specific notification column at timing 4, the sub-side navigation effect etc. are executed on the liquid crystal display 27a (see step S121 in FIG. 15). , pseudo game specific notification is executed (see step S106 in FIG. 14). On the other hand, as shown in the notification display column at timing 4, even if the AT combination has been won, the notification display 60 is not displayed during the pseudo game. The display state is maintained, and the information for specifying the mode of the stop operation is not displayed on the notification display 60. Note that the operation on the start lever at timing 4 in FIG. 16 is an operation that triggers the start of the pseudo game, and since the main game is started after the pseudo game, there is no need to operate the start lever later to start the main game. It's also a manipulation.

FIG. 17(b) shows an example of the display mode at the start of the pseudo game in the "Nth game". In the notification display 60, even if the AT combination has been won, the mode of the stop operation is not suggested during the pseudo game and the display is in a non-display state. The period notification lamp 80 remains lit. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal display 27a, "3.2.1" is displayed in the lower area of the screen as the display content indicating the order of pressing. When a navigation effect occurs on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game, the navigation effect is different from the control content regarding the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 27a during the main game (steps S130, S131, etc. in FIG. 15). Even if the stop operation cannot be performed in the push order suggested by , and an operation error occurs, the navigation effect will continue to be displayed thereafter.

Further, as a pseudo game identification notification, an image that scrolls a message such as "Pseudo game in progress" is displayed in the lower band area of the liquid crystal display 27a, and the game identification lamp 82 is controlled in a pseudo game mode. . Note that the AT-related game information in the upper area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a is updated according to the result of the game in the "N-1 game".

Returning to FIG. 16, as shown after timing 4, even during the pseudo game, as in the main game shown after timing 2, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R is Rotation is started and controlled to rotate at a constant speed. After a certain speed is reached and the pseudo-stop is enabled, the corresponding reel can be pseudo-stopped in response to a pseudo-stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R. The vertical dotted lines in the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R columns each indicate the timing at which the pseudo-stop operation was performed. In the example of the "Nth game" pseudo-game in FIG. 16, the right reel 11R is first stopped, the middle reel 11M is made a second stop, and the left reel 11L is made a third stop according to the navigation direction etc. It is shown. In addition, the vertical solid line in the left reel 11L to right reel 11R column that goes down to half the height in the column indicates the state in which the rotating reel has come to a pseudo stop; The extending line indicates a state in which the pseudo-stopped reel vibrates slightly every certain period of time (500 msec).

FIG. 17(c) shows an example of the display mode when all the reels are pseudo-stopped in the pseudo-game in the "Nth game". When all the reels come to a pseudo stop, a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a as a result of the pseudo game. In the example of FIG. 17(c), an image corresponding to the bell symbol is displayed in the center area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a. As images displayed when a symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game, it is permissible to display not only symbols stopped on the winning line NL but also images related to symbols not stopped on the winning line NL. has been done. On the other hand, when a symbol combination is displayed in this game, it is possible to display an image related to a symbol that is stopped on the winning line NL, but it is possible to display an image related to a symbol that is not stopped on the winning line NL. It cannot be displayed. Except that a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, even when a symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game, other devices (notification display 60, advantageous period notification lamp 80, game specification The state of the lamp 82) and game information regarding the AT are maintained. The pseudo game specific notification shown in FIG. 17(c) continues until the pseudo game ends, and ends at the timing when the start lever is operated and the pseudo game ends (steps S50 and S51 in FIG. 7, 14, steps S105 to S110).

Timing 5 indicates the timing at which the start lever is operated after the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in the pseudo-game in the "Nth game". When the start lever is operated after the symbol combination has been pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game, the liquid crystal On the display 27a, a sub-side navigation effect corresponding to the value stored in the push order buffer is executed (see step S126 in FIG. 15), and at the same time, the notification display 60 becomes "ON" and is stored in the push order buffer. Display contents corresponding to the current value are displayed (see step S14 in FIG. 5).

FIG. 17(d) shows an example of the display mode in the "Nth game" main game. On the notification display 60, "6" is displayed as the display content corresponding to the value "6" of the push order buffer, and on the liquid crystal display 27a, the value "6" of the push order buffer is displayed in the lower area of the screen. "3.2.1" is displayed as the display content corresponding to ", and an advantageous operation mode is notified. Furthermore, since it is in AT mode, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 continues to be lit, and the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in the AT mode. Further, AT-related game information is continuously displayed in the upper area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a.

In addition, at timing 5 when the start lever is operated after the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in the "Nth game" pseudo-game, the rotation start timing is randomly delayed for each reel (steps S61 to 8 in FIG. 8). S69) is performed. For this reason, first, the rotation of the left reel 11L is started after a randomly delayed time has elapsed, then the rotation of the middle reel 11M is started after a randomly delayed time has elapsed, and finally, after a randomly delayed time has elapsed. Rotation of the right reel 11R is started. As shown from timing 5 onwards, when the start lever is operated, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R starts to rotate and is in a state of rotating at a steady rotational speed, and the stop operation is enabled. After that, in response to a stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R, the corresponding reel is stopped (step S16 in FIG. 5). In the example of the main game of "Nth game" in FIG. 16, the right reel 11R is first stopped, the middle reel 11M is made a second stop, and the left reel 11L is made a third stop according to the navigation direction etc. It is shown. The notification display 60 goes into a non-display state at the timing when all the reels are stopped. In other words, "6" displayed on the notification display 60 in FIG. 17(d) becomes non-displayed at the timing when all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, the navigation performance on the liquid crystal display 27a ends when an operation for setting the number of bets for the next game is accepted. Note that the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 27a may also end at the timing when all the reels are stopped. The operation on the start lever at timing 5 is an operation for transitioning to the main game after the pseudo game ends and random delay processing is performed, so hereinafter, this operation will also be referred to as an introduction operation.

Timing 6 indicates the timing at which the betting number setting operation for the "N+1st game" was performed, and timing 7 indicates the timing at which the start lever was operated to start the "N+1st game". It is shown. Since it is in AT mode, when the AT role is won, the navigation effect on the sub-side according to the value stored in the push order buffer is executed on the liquid crystal display 27a, similar to the "N-1 game" etc. At the same time, the notification display 60 turns "ON" and display contents corresponding to the values stored in the push order buffer are displayed. However, at timing 7 in FIG. 16, since the AT combination has not been won, the sub side is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a as shown in the liquid crystal column, notification display column, and FIG. 17(d). The navigation effect is not executed, and the display content regarding the mode of the stop operation is not displayed on the notification display 60. Since the AT mode is in progress, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 remains lit, and the game specifying lamp 82 is maintained in the AT mode. Further, the AT-related game information in the upper area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a is updated and displayed.

(Example when a pseudo game occurs during normal play)
FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining various control contents when a pseudo game occurs during normal play (for example, during non-AT, non-advantageous period, etc.). The normal state in FIG. 18 refers to a state in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lit and the advantageous general control shown in FIG. 12 is being performed. Further, FIG. 18 shows an example in which the AT is not won and the opportunity for lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not established. Note that in FIG. 18 as well, items similar to those in FIG. 16 are shown from the top, and the passage of time is shown from left to right. Further, FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the notification display 60, the liquid crystal display 27a, and the game specifying lamp 82 corresponding to FIG. 18.

In FIG. 18, as shown in the gaming status column, "normal gaming" is in progress, and as shown in the number of games column, "N-1st game", "Nth game", and "N+1th game" are being played. The game content is shown. In FIG. 18, since it is normal and the advantageous operation mode cannot be notified, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is "OFF" and not lit as shown in the advantageous period notification lamp column. There is.

Timing 1 indicates the timing when the operation to set the number of bets for the "N-1st game" game is performed, and timing 2 indicates the timing when the start lever is operated to start the "N-1st game" game. The timing is shown. Since it is normal, even if the AT role is won, the navigation effect on the sub side will not be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a, as shown in the liquid crystal column and the notification display column at timing 2, and , the display contents related to the mode of the stop operation are not displayed on the notification display 60.

FIG. 19(a) shows an example of the display mode for the "N-1 game". Neither the notification display 60 nor the liquid crystal display 27a displays content regarding the mode of the stop operation. In addition, since it is during the normal period, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lit, and since it is during the general advantageous period, the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled so that it is not lit and characters etc. cannot be seen. has been done. Further, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a, a normal screen corresponding to normal mode is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 18, as shown from timing 2 onwards, when the start lever is operated, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R starts to rotate and is controlled to rotate at a steady rotation speed. After the steady rotation speed is reached and the stop operation is validated, the corresponding reel stops in response to the stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R (step S16 in FIG. 5).

Timing 3 indicates the timing when the operation to set the number of bets for the "Nth game" is performed, and timing 4 indicates the timing when the start lever for starting the "Nth game" is operated. It is shown. In the "Nth game", a specific condition is satisfied, and an example is shown in which a pseudo game occurs from timing 4 to timing 5 when the start lever is operated. When the start lever is operated, as shown in the liquid crystal column and pseudo game specific notification column at timing 4, sub-side navigation effects etc. can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a (see step S121 in FIG. 15), and Pseudo game specific notification is executed (see step S106 in FIG. 14). However, since it is a normal game, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 remains unlit even during the pseudo game, and even if the AT winning combination is won, the notification display 60 remains unlit. Remains hidden. Note that the operation on the start lever at timing 4 in FIG. 18 is an operation that triggers the start of the pseudo game, and since the main game is started after the pseudo game, there is no need to operate the start lever later to start the main game. It's also a manipulation.

FIG. 19(b) shows an example of the display mode at the time of starting the pseudo game in the "Nth game". On the liquid crystal display 27a, "3.2.1" is displayed in the lower area of the screen as display content indicating the order of pressing, and a predetermined character image is displayed in the center of the screen. When a navigation effect occurs on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game, the navigation effect is different from the control content regarding the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 27a during the main game (steps S130, S131, etc. in FIG. 15). Even if the stop operation cannot be performed in the push order suggested by , and an operation error occurs, the navigation effect will continue to be displayed thereafter. Further, as a pseudo game identification notification, an image that scrolls a message such as "Pseudo game in progress" is displayed in the lower band area of the liquid crystal display 27a, and the game identification lamp 82 is controlled in a pseudo game mode. . On the other hand, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is maintained in a non-lit state, and even if the AT winning combination is won, the notification display 60 is maintained in a non-display state, and the content regarding the mode of the stop operation is maintained. It will never be displayed.

Returning to FIG. 18, as shown at timing 4, even during the pseudo game, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R is Rotation is started and controlled to rotate at a constant speed. After a certain speed is reached and the pseudo-stop is enabled, the corresponding reel can be pseudo-stopped in response to a pseudo-stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R. The pseudo-stopped reel is controlled to vibrate slightly at regular intervals (500 msec).

When all the reels come to a pseudo-stop in the pseudo-game in the "Nth game", a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a as a result of the pseudo-game, similar to when the AT is in progress. The sub-side navigation performance and pseudo game specific notification on the liquid crystal display 27a continue until the pseudo game ends, and end at the timing when the start lever is operated and the pseudo game ends.

Timing 5 indicates the timing when the start lever is operated (introducing operation) after the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in the "Nth game" pseudo-game. Similarly, when the start lever is operated after the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in the pseudo game, the advantageous period notification lamp is displayed as shown in the liquid crystal column and notification display column at timing 5 and in FIG. 19(c). 80 is maintained in a non-lighted state, the notification display 60 does not display any information regarding the mode of the stop operation, and the liquid crystal display 27a does not perform sub-side navigation effects.

In addition, at timing 5 when the start lever is operated after the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in the "Nth game" pseudo-game, the rotation start timing is randomly delayed for each reel (steps S61 to 8 in FIG. 8). S69) is performed. As shown from timing 5 onward, when the start lever is operated, a random delay is generated and each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R starts rotating at a steady rotation speed, After the stop operation is validated, the corresponding reel is stopped in response to the stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R (step S16 in FIG. 5).

Timing 6 indicates the timing at which the betting number setting operation for the "N+1st game" was performed, and timing 7 indicates the timing at which the start lever was operated to start the "N+1st game". It is shown. Since it is in the normal mode, even if the AT role is won, the navigation effect on the sub side will not be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a, as shown in the liquid crystal column, notification display column, and FIG. 17(d). Moreover, the display contents regarding the mode of the stop operation are not displayed on the notification display 60.

(Example when the advantageous period notification lamp lights up in a game where a pseudo game occurs)
FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining various control contents when the advantageous period notification lamp lights up in a game in which a pseudo game occurs during normal play. The normal state in FIG. 20 refers to a state in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lit and is controlled to CZ shown in FIG. 12. Further, FIG. 20 shows an example where an opportunity for the advantageous period notification lamp 80 to light up is established in a game in which a pseudo game occurs in response to an AT win. Note that in FIG. 20 as well, items similar to those in FIG. 16 and the like are shown from the top, and the passage of time is shown from left to right. Further, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the notification display 60, the liquid crystal display 27a, and the game specifying lamp 82 corresponding to FIG. 20.

In FIG. 20, as shown in the gaming status column, "normal gaming" is in progress, and as shown in the number of games column, "N-1st game", "Nth game", and "N+1th game" are being played. The game content is shown. At timing 1 in FIG. 20, the state is normal and an advantageous operation mode cannot be notified, so the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is "OFF" and not lit, as shown in the advantageous period notification lamp column. It is shown. Timing 1 indicates the timing when the operation to set the number of bets for the "N-1st game" game is performed, and timing 2 indicates the timing when the start lever is operated to start the "N-1st game" game. The timing is shown. Since it is normal, even if the AT role is won, the navigation effect on the sub side will not be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a, as shown in the liquid crystal column and notification display column at timing 2, and , the display contents related to the mode of the stop operation are not displayed on the notification display 60.

FIG. 21(a) shows an example of the display mode for the "N-1 game". Neither the notification display 60 nor the liquid crystal display 27a displays content regarding the mode of the stop operation. Further, since it is normal, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lit. The game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in a CZ mode (step S102 in FIG. 14). Further, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a, a normal screen corresponding to normal mode (here, CZ) is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 20, as shown from timing 2 onwards, when the start lever is operated, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R starts to rotate and is controlled to rotate at a steady rotation speed. After the steady rotation speed is reached and the stop operation is validated, the corresponding reel stops in response to the stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R (step S16 in FIG. 5).

Timing 3 indicates the timing when the operation to set the number of bets for the "Nth game" is performed, and timing 4 indicates the timing when the start lever for starting the "Nth game" is operated. It is shown. The game in the "Nth game" is a game determined to turn on the advantageous period notification lamp 80, and a specific condition is satisfied, so that a pseudo game is played from timing 4 to 5 when the start lever is operated. An example of a game that occurs is shown. Note that although an example is shown here in which there is no relationship between the decision to turn on the advantageous period notification lamp 80 and the establishment of a specific condition, the invention is not limited to this, and when the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on, The specific condition may be satisfied by determining the advantageous period, or the advantageous period may be established by the specific condition being satisfied according to the result of the winning lottery when the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not lit. It may be determined that the notification lamp 80 is turned on.

In the example of FIG. 20, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is controlled to be lit at timing 4 when the pseudo game is started (see step S33 of FIG. 6). The timing to control the advantageous period notification lamp 80 to the lit state at the timing when the pseudo game is started may be the timing until the content suggesting the mode of stop operation is notified in the main game, for example, the timing when the reel in the pseudo game is controlled. When the rotation speed of the reels in the pseudo game reaches a certain speed, When the pseudo stop operation is enabled, When the reels are pseudo stopped for the first time in the pseudo game, When the reels are pseudo stopped in the pseudo game, When the reel rotation speed in the pseudo game reaches a constant speed This may also be the case when the reels are pseudo-stopped.

In addition, when the start lever is operated, as shown in the liquid crystal column and the pseudo game specific notification column at timing 4, the sub-side navigation effect etc. are executed on the liquid crystal display 27a (see step S121 in FIG. 15). , pseudo game specific notification is executed (see step S106 in FIG. 14). On the other hand, as shown in the notification display column at timing 4, even if the AT combination has been won, the notification display 60 is maintained in a non-display state during the pseudo game. , information for specifying the mode of the stop operation is not displayed on the notification display 60. Note that the operation on the start lever at timing 4 in FIG. 20 is an operation that triggers the start of the pseudo game, and since the main game is started after the pseudo game, there is no need to operate the start lever later to start the main game. It's also a manipulation.

FIG. 21(b) shows an example of the display mode at the time of starting the pseudo game in the "Nth game". The advantageous period notification lamp 80 may be in a lit state, but the notification display 60 does not indicate the mode of stop operation during the pseudo game even if the AT winning combination is won. Remains hidden. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal display 27a, as an example of a navigation effect, an aiming image that allows the user to aim at the BAR symbol is displayed in the central area of the screen. The target image includes a BAR symbol suggestion section that suggests "BAR" symbols arranged on the reels, and an operation mode suggestion section (leftward arrow) that suggests an operation mode (reverse push). Further, the BAR symbol suggestion section includes a character image section such as "Aim!". Thereby, the player can be encouraged to aim and stop the "BAR" symbol by pressing backwards.

Further, as a pseudo game identification notification, an image that scrolls a message such as "Pseudo game in progress" is displayed in the lower band area of the liquid crystal display 27a, and the game identification lamp 82 is controlled in a pseudo game mode. .

Returning to FIG. 20, as shown at timing 4, even during the pseudo game, as in the main game shown after timing 2, each of the left reel 11L to right reel 11R is activated as the start lever is operated. Rotation is started and controlled to rotate at a constant speed. After a certain speed is reached and the pseudo-stop is enabled, the corresponding reel can be pseudo-stopped in response to a pseudo-stop operation on each of the left stop switch 21L to right stop switch 21R. In the example of the "Nth game" pseudo game in FIG. 20, the right reel 11R is first stopped, the middle reel 11M is stopped second, and the left reel 11L is stopped third, according to the target image. has been done. The pseudo-stopped reel is controlled to vibrate slightly at regular intervals (500 msec).

FIGS. 21(c) and 21(d) each show an example of the display mode when all the reels are pseudo-stopped in the pseudo-game in the "Nth game". When all the reels are pseudo-stopped and the BAR is aligned, as shown in FIG. 21(c), an effect image (for example, " A message such as "AT acquired" will be displayed. On the other hand, when all the reels are pseudo-stopped and the BAR is not aligned, as shown in FIG. A message such as "Scene" will be displayed.

Whether or not the BAR will be aligned in the reel control during the pseudo game is determined in step S45 of FIG. 7 depending on whether or not an AT win has been made. In step S45 of FIG. 7, for example, when an AT win is made, it is possible to perform reel control that makes the BAR aligned according to the mode of the pseudo stop operation, while when an AT win is not made, the reel control is executed according to the mode of the pseudo stop operation. Reel control is executed so that the BAR is not aligned regardless of the situation. Note that when AT is won, the reels may be controlled so that the BARs are aligned regardless of the manner of the pseudo-stop operation, or the reels may be controlled so that the BARs are not aligned regardless of the manner of the pseudo-stop operation. It should be noted that even when a symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game, other equipment (notification display The states of the device 60, advantageous period notification lamp 80, game specifying lamp 82), etc. are maintained. The pseudo game specific notification shown in FIGS. 21(c) and 21(d) continues until the pseudo game ends, and ends at the timing when the start lever is operated and the pseudo game ends. In addition, in FIGS. 21(c) to 21(g), the game specifying lamp 82 is shown below the notification display 60 for convenience of explanation.

Timing 5 indicates the timing when the start lever is operated (introducing operation) after the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in the "Nth game" pseudo-game. As shown in the LCD column and notification display column at timing 5, on the condition that AT is won and the AT combination is won, the value stored in the push order buffer is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. The corresponding navigation effect on the sub-side is executed (see step S126 in FIG. 15), and the notification display 60 turns "ON" and the display contents according to the values stored in the push order buffer are displayed ( (See step S14 in FIG. 5).

FIG. 21(e) shows an example of the display mode in the main game after the display mode in FIG. 21(c) is achieved in the "Nth game" pseudo game. On the notification display 60, "6" is displayed as the display content corresponding to the value "6" of the push order buffer, and on the liquid crystal display 27a, the value "6" of the push order buffer is displayed in the lower area of the screen. "3.2.1" is displayed as the display content corresponding to ", and an advantageous operation mode is notified. Furthermore, since it is in AT mode, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 continues to be lit, and the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in the AT mode. Further, AT-related game information is displayed in the upper area of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a.

Even if AT is won, in step S45 of FIG. 7, the reels are controlled according to the mode of the pseudo-stop operation, so depending on the mode of the pseudo-stop operation, the BAR may not be aligned. In this case, after the display mode shown in FIG. 21(d) is displayed in the "Nth game" pseudo-game, the display mode becomes the display mode shown in FIG. 21(f), and the AT winning notification is announced. , is transferred to FIG. 21(e). When the pseudo game is ended by operating the start lever and the random delay processing (steps S61 to S69 in FIG. 8) is started, as shown in FIG. 21(f), an effect suggesting that the AT transition has been won. An image (for example, a message such as "Resurrection Obtained" inside the jagged mark) is displayed. As a result, the player is notified that he or she has won AT. After that, the process moves to FIG. 21(e). In FIG. 21(f), similarly to FIG. 21(e), on the notification display 60, "6" is displayed as the display content corresponding to the value "6" of the push order buffer, and the advantageous operation mode is displayed. It has been reported. Regarding FIG. 21(f), in terms of timing, the advantageous operation mode is first announced on the notification display 60, and then (for example, after 2 seconds have elapsed), an effect suggesting that the AT transition has been won is shown. An image (for example, a message such as "Revival Obtained" within the jagged mark) may be displayed. In this case, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display on the notification display 60 (the degree of attention can be improved). Furthermore, since it is in AT mode, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 continues to be lit, and the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in the AT mode. In the example of FIG. 21(f), the sub-side navigation effect is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, and the AT-related game information is not displayed, but these are also not displayed at the stage of FIG. 21(f). information (same as in FIG. 21(e)) may be displayed.

Next, an example will be given of the display mode after the BAR is not aligned in the pseudo game and the display mode shown in FIG. 21(d) is achieved, and when the AT winning has not been made. When the start lever is operated after the symbol combination has been pseudo-stopped in the pseudo game, and the AT winning has not been made, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on as shown in FIG. 21(g). Although it is maintained, the content regarding the mode of the stop operation is not displayed on the notification display 60, and the sub-side navigation effect is not executed on the liquid crystal display 27a. Furthermore, the pseudo game specifying notification ends and the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in the CZ mode in order to return to the CZ state which is the state before the pseudo game. The lighting state of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is controlled to be turned off in accordance with the processing of steps S21 to S23 in FIG. 5, which are performed when one game ends. Note that the timing 6 and subsequent timings in FIG. 20 are the same as the timing 6 and subsequent timings in FIG. 16, so a description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in FIG. 21(g), an example has been described in which the CZ (advantageous period) before the pseudo game is maintained and the lighting state of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is also maintained. However, after the pseudo game is performed and the result (loss) of the pseudo game shown in FIG. The game specifying lamp 82 may be controlled to be in an unlit state so that no characters can be visually recognized. In other words, after the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off (FIG. 21(a)) and turned on (FIG. 21(b)) by starting a pseudo game, the main game after the pseudo game ends. When this happens (at the end of the game in FIG. 21(d)), the advantageous period may be ended and the light may be turned off.

(About pseudo stop pattern)
In the above embodiment, the reel pseudo-stop pattern shown in FIG. 22(a) is used as the reel pseudo-stop pattern during the pseudo-game (while the vibration control flag shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 16, etc. is set). As shown, an example (pseudo stop pattern 1) in which the reel motor for driving the reel is slightly vibrated by outputting an excitation signal that changes the excitation phase at fixed time intervals (500 msec) has been described. The elongated rising portion after the pseudo-stop operation in the left reel motor 14L to right reel motor 14R column in FIG. 22(a) indicates that the reel that is pseudo-stopped every certain period of time (500 msec) vibrates slightly. There is.

However, the pseudo-stop pattern of the reels that are pseudo-stopped is not limited to that shown in FIG. 22(a). For example, pseudo stop pattern 2 shown in FIG. 22(b) may be used. In pseudo-stop pattern 2, an excitation signal is sent to the reel motor for driving the reel that is pseudo-stopped at fixed time intervals (500 msec) to excite the same excitation phase as the previous output without changing the excitation phase. An example of outputting is shown below. The upward arrow in the left reel motor 14L to right reel motor 14R columns in FIG. 22(b) indicates that the same excitation phase as the previous output is applied to the reel motor corresponding to the pseudo-stopped reel at fixed time intervals (500 msec). The figure shows a state in which an excitation signal is being output for this purpose. Since excitation signals for exciting the same excitation phase are output, the reel motor itself does not rotate, the reels themselves do not vibrate, etc., and the player cannot identify that an excitation signal is being output.

Alternatively, a pseudo stop pattern 3 shown in FIG. 22(c) may be used. In the pseudo-stop pattern 3, from the time when the first reel among the reels rotated in the pseudo game is pseudo-stopped until the last reel is pseudo-stopped, the pseudo-stop pattern 2 shown in FIG. 22(b) is executed. During the period from when the last reel is pseudo-stopped until it is rotated after a random delay, the excitation signal is output in the form of pseudo-stop pattern 1 shown in FIG. 22(a). . In addition, in pseudo-stop pattern 3, when switching from the mode of pseudo-stop pattern 2 to the mode of pseudo-stop pattern 1 using the pseudo-stop of the last reel as a trigger, the excitation signal is output from among the other reels that have already pseudo-stopped. In accordance with the excitation timing of the reel that reaches its timing first, an excitation signal may be outputted in the pseudo-stop pattern 1 to all the reels that are pseudo-stopped. In the example of FIG. 22(c), the left reel 11L and the middle reel 11M are pseudo-stopped, and finally the right reel 11R is pseudo-stopped, and the left reel 11L and the middle reel 11M, which have already been pseudo-stopped, are In accordance with the excitation timing of the middle reel 11M, which is the first to output an excitation signal (timing 1 in FIG. 22(c)), all of the left reel motor 14L to right reel motor 14R are operated in the pseudo stop pattern 1. An excitation signal may also be output. Thereby, the timing of slight vibration can be made to match between the reels that are pseudo-stopped.

In addition, as a pseudo-stop pattern, contrary to FIG. 22(c), for example, the period from when the first reel among the reels being rotated in the pseudo game is pseudo-stopped until the last reel is pseudo-stopped. In this case, an excitation signal is output in the manner of pseudo-stop pattern 1, and an excitation signal is output in the manner of pseudo-stop pattern 2 from when the last reel is pseudo-stopped until it is rotated after a random delay. may be provided.

(About the display start timing on the notification display)
In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the notification display 60 when an AT combination is won during AT (step S14 in FIGS. 6 and 5). In addition, regarding the timing to start displaying on the notification display 60, during a normal game in which a pseudo game does not occur during AT, the wait time elapsed from the start lever operation to the start of reel rotation (see Fig. 5 The timing at which it is determined that the wait time has elapsed in step S12) is illustrated (step S14 in FIG. 5). That is, as shown in the timing of the embodiment in FIG. 23(a), the display on the notification display 60 is started when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed in the weight determination 1 performed after the start lever is operated. An example was explained.

However, the elapse of the wait time may be determined at a predetermined timing after the reels start rotating until the stop is enabled. For example, as shown in FIG. 23(a), the weight is The elapsed time may also be determined (wait determination 2). In this case, weight determination 2 may be performed, for example, at a timing before any of steps S61 to S71 in FIG. 8 is performed. Further, during a normal game in which a pseudo game does not occur during AT, the display on the notification display 60 may be started when it is determined in the wait determination 2 that the wait time has elapsed. (Timing 1 in FIG. 23(a)).

In addition, the timing at which the display on the notification display 60 starts during the normal game in which no pseudo games occur during AT is not limited to when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed in the weight determination; Regardless of presence or absence, for example, it may be when the start lever is operated (timing 2 in FIG. 23(a)), or when the reels start rotating (timing 3 in FIG. 23(a)). Alternatively, it may be when the stop is enabled (timing 4 in FIG. 23(a)). In other words, when the process for controlling the notification display 60 (corresponding to steps S13 and S14) is set at timing 2 during a normal game where no pseudo-game occurs during AT, for example, as shown in FIG. If the determination is YES in step S02 and the process is performed in steps S03 to S05, the process is performed, and if timing 3 is selected, the process is performed when step S63 or step S69 in FIG. 8 is started, and if timing 4 is selected, Alternatively, the process may be performed when the determination in step S71 in FIG. 8 is YES.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which all the reels 11L to 11R start rotating at the same time during a normal game in which no pseudo game occurs. However, as shown in FIG. 23(a'), the reels 11L to 11R start rotating in a predetermined order (the left reel rotates first, then the middle reel rotates, and finally the right reel rotates. ). In this case, the timing at which the display on the notification display 60 starts during the normal game in which no pseudo-game occurs during AT is not limited to the timing shown in FIG. This may be the first time the reels start rotating (timing a in FIG. 23(a'), when the process corresponding to step S63 in FIG. 8 is performed), or the last time the reels start rotating. (timing b in FIG. 23(a'), when the process corresponding to step S69 in FIG. 8 is performed).

On the other hand, during AT and after a pseudo game has occurred, the timing related to the start of random delay wait processing such as steps S62, S65, and S68 in FIG. , the timing when the start lever is operated while all the reels are pseudo-stopped (it is realistically impossible that the wait time has not elapsed after the pseudo-gaming ends) is exemplified, and the notification is made at that timing. An example of starting the display on the display device 60 has been described. The timing at which the start lever is operated in a state where all the reels are pseudo-stopped in the pseudo game can be said to be the timing before the delay time is determined in the random delay process. In addition, when the start lever is operated in a state where all the reels are pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game (when it is determined as YES in step S50 of FIG. 7), the process proceeds to step S13 without going through step S12. It may also be possible to move to .

However, the timing to start displaying the mode of the stop operation on the notification display 60 after a pseudo game occurs during AT is at steps S62, S65, and S68 in FIG. 8, which are performed only after the pseudo game. If the timing is related to the start of the random delay wait process, it is not limited to the timing when the start lever is operated during the pseudo game, but the timing is related to the start of the random delay wait process, for example, in step S62 of the random delay process started by the start lever operation. This may be after the time has been determined and when measurement of the delay time is started (timing 1 in FIG. 23(b)), or when the reels start rotating for the first time after the delay time has elapsed. (timing 2 in FIG. 23(b)) or when the last reel starts rotating (timing 3 in FIG. 23(b)). In other words, after a pseudo game occurs during AT, if the process for controlling the notification display 60 (corresponding to steps S13 and S14) is set to timing 1, for example, the process is delayed in step S62. This is performed after the time has been determined and when the measurement of the delay time is started. When timing 2 is set, it is performed when step S63 in FIG. 8 is started, and when timing 3 is set, it is performed when step S63 in FIG. 8 is started. The process may be performed when step S69 is started.

Further, after the pseudo game occurs during AT, the timing to start displaying the content suggesting the mode of stop operation on the notification display 60 is changed from the timing of the embodiment shown in FIG. 23(b) to timing 1 or The predetermined timing up to timing 2 is not limited to the timing related to when a specific process (for example, delay measurement starts, etc.) starts or ends, but also the predetermined time after the random delay process starts (for example, , 100 msec) have elapsed.

(Regarding the lighting start timing of the advantageous period notification lamp)
In the embodiment described above, an example is shown in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 starts lighting when the start lever is operated, regardless of whether it is a normal game in which a pseudo game does not occur or a pseudo game occurs. (Steps S02 and S05 in FIG. 5 and step S33 in FIG. 6). In other words, when notifying an advantageous operation mode during AT, as shown in the timing of the embodiments in FIGS. 24(a) and 24(b), both during normal gaming and when pseudo gaming occurs, An example has been described in which lighting of the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is started when the start lever is operated.

However, the timing at which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 starts lighting is not limited to this, as long as it is at least until the advantageous operation mode is notified. The timing at which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 starts lighting during the normal game may be timing 1 when the previous game of the main game for informing the advantageous operation mode ends, as shown in FIG. 24(a). In addition, timing 1 when the previous game ended is when all the reels have stopped rotating, when the payout process after the reels have stopped rotating, when it is possible to set the number of bets for the next game, etc. You can.

Further, when a pseudo game occurs, the timing to start lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is timing 2 when the previous game of the game for informing the advantageous operation mode in the main game ends, as shown in FIG. 24(b), It may be timing 3 when all the reels are pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game, or timing 4 when a start lever is operated (introduction operation) to end the pseudo game and move on to the main game. Note that timing 4 may be any timing up to the time when content suggesting the mode of the stop operation is notified in this game, for example, when the random delay process shown in steps S61 to S69 in FIG. 8 is started or started. The timing may be related to when the Specifically, timing 4 is the timing when the random delay process is started by operating the start lever to end the pseudo game and start the reel rotation of the main game, or the timing when the delay time is determined in step S62. This may be later, when measurement of the delay time starts (see timing 1 in FIG. 25(b), described later), or when the reels start rotating for the first time after the delay time has elapsed (see timing 1 in FIG. 25(b), described later). (see timing 2 in FIG. 25(b), when step S63 in FIG. 8 is performed), or when the last reel starts rotating (see timing 3 in FIG. 25(b), which will be described later). (when step S69 in FIG. 8 is performed). Also, timing 2 when the previous game ended is when all the reels have stopped rotating, when the payout process after the reels have stopped rotating, when the number of bets for the next game can be set, etc. You can.

(Regarding timing regarding pseudo game specific notification)
In the above embodiment, as shown in the timing of the example in FIG. 25(a), an example is shown in which pseudo game specific notification is started when the start lever for starting a game that generates a pseudo game is operated. (Steps S02 and S11 in FIG. 5, step S41 in FIG. 7, and steps S105 and S106 in FIG. 14). However, the timing to start the pseudo game specific notification is not limited to this as long as it is a timing related to the start of the pseudo game, and for example, as shown in FIG. 25(a), the timing when the rotation of the reels in the pseudo game is started. 1, timing 2 when the rotational speed of the reel reaches a constant speed, timing 3 when the pseudo-stop operation is enabled, etc.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as shown in the timing of the example in FIG. 25(b), the pseudo game is identified when the start lever for ending the pseudo game and starting the reel rotation of the main game is operated. An example of ending the notification is shown (steps S50 and S51 in FIG. 7, steps S108 and S109 in FIG. 14). However, if the timing to start the pseudo game specific notification is a timing related to when the random delay process shown in steps S61 to S69 in FIG. The timing is not limited to the timing at which the random delay process is started when the start lever for starting the reel rotation is operated, but the delay time is determined in step S62, for example, among the random delay processes started by the start lever operation. This may be later, when the measurement of the delay time starts (timing 1 in FIG. 25(b)), or when the reels start rotating for the first time after the delay time has elapsed (timing 1 in FIG. 25(b)). ), when step S63 in FIG. 8 is performed), or when the last reel starts rotating (timing 3 in FIG. 25(b), when step S69 in FIG. 8 is performed). ), or when the stop is enabled (timing 4 in FIG. 25(b), when step S72 in FIG. 8 is performed).

(Regarding the image of pseudo game specific notification)
In the above embodiment, an example was explained in which a character image such as "Pseudo game in progress" is scrolled in a strip area along the longitudinal direction of the liquid crystal display 27a, as shown in FIG. 26, as the pseudo game specific notification image. . The outer periphery of the band area is surrounded by a single color such as black, and is set at a position that does not overlap with the edge (eg, the lower side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a. Further, the relationship between the length L of the band region, the length M of the character image to be scrolled, and the interval N between the character images is determined to be (M+N)≦L/2. Note that the total length (M+N) of one character image and the interval in the band area is less than or equal to the length L in the longitudinal direction of the band area minus the length M of one character image (LM≧ (M+N)). With this also, at least one character image from the start point to the end point (full length) is displayed regardless of the scroll position of the character image. Furthermore, the period during which only one character image whose full length is displayed becomes longer, making it easier for the player to direct his/her attention to the character image.

(About player menu status)
In the production control process, a process is executed to control the player menu state during a game standby period (also referred to as game standby) and display a player menu screen for displaying and setting game items for the player. It is possible. The sub CPU 71 displays a player menu screen when the decision switch 81a or the chance switch 81F of the performance operation section 81 is operated during game standby. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 continues the game screen corresponding to the game (including the screen displayed while the reels are rotating) even when the game is not being played, and displays the screen on the sub liquid crystal display 27b. , and when a standby demonstration period in which no game is played for a predetermined period of time (for example, 20 seconds) is reached, a transition is made to a demonstration screen for the sub-liquid crystal display 27b corresponding to the demonstration performance. In this way, when the decision switch 81a or the chance switch 81F of the effect operation section 81 is operated while the game screen or demo screen during game standby is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27b, the sub CPU 71 A menu top screen is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b as a player menu screen. Note that the player menu screen is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b instead of the liquid crystal display 27a that displays effect images and the like according to the progress of the game. Therefore, the transition to the player menu state and the display of the player menu screen are not limited to those that can be executed while waiting to play, but can also be executed during gaming (for example, while the reels are spinning) instead of during waiting for gaming. It may be something like that.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the player menu screen during the player menu state. On the menu top screen displayed when controlled by the player menu state, examples of game items include a "Quick Start" item, a "Mobile Linked Service" item, a "Role Structure" item, a "Customize Performance" item, and "End" item are displayed at the center of the screen of the sub-LCD display 27b (see the first stage column in FIG. 27), and at the bottom right of the screen of the sub-LCD display 27b, press any switch of the production operation section 81. A guidance display is performed to guide the player as to which operation to perform. The menu top screen is an example of a screen for selecting a game item related to the content to be displayed next.

The guidance display is an image simulating the performance operation section 81 (hereinafter also referred to as an operation section simulated image). It guides which switch of the production operation section 81 is a decision operation and which switch is a selection operation, and it is highlighted by displaying the colors in reverse. By doing so, it is possible to guide the player as to which switch to operate, and it is possible to prevent the player from operating an unnecessary switch or performing an unintended operation. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that a different performance operation section exists. Although an example of displaying the color inverted is shown as a mode of emphasizing the image corresponding to the operable operation section, the display color and display mode of the image corresponding to the operation section are not limited to this. The display color and display mode of images corresponding to inoperable operation sections may be made different.

The "quick start" item is an item for starting a quick start. Quick Start is a game that allows you to output information that can identify your gaming history, such as the number of games accumulated since Quick Start was selected, the number of small prize wins, and the number of bonus wins, at the end of the game, without entering a password. mode. By using a mobile terminal or the like to output information output at the end of a game to a predetermined server, the player can update the player's game history and the like managed by the server. Furthermore, when quick start is selected, it is sufficient to store only the game history during the game and notify the game history at the end of the game, so the game history may be stored and updated on the mobile terminal or server. It may be something that does not exist.

The "mobile-linked service" item is an item for starting a mobile-linked service. A mobile-linked service is a service that allows players to play games with their gaming history reflected by entering a password issued by a predetermined server, as well as update the player's gaming history on the server. This is a game mode where you can play. At the end of the game, similar to the quick start, it is possible to output information that allows identification of the accumulated game history and update the player's game history managed by the server.

The "winning combination" item includes information regarding the winnings defined in the slot machine 1 (for example, information shown in FIG. 6, such as the winning name, symbol combination, and number of payout pieces) and the transition of the gaming state (for example, the information shown in FIG. 8 and AT). This item is used to display information such as transitions, etc. The "customize effect" item is an item for selecting and setting (custom setting) the type of effect to be performed according to the background and the progress of the game according to the player's preference. The "end" item is an item for ending the player menu screen and transitioning to the demo screen.

On the menu top screen, following the guidance display, select one of the displayed items by operating the up/down/left/right switches of the production operation section 81, and by operating the decision switch 81a of the production operation section 81. Confirm the selected item. The sub CPU 71 executes processing corresponding to the determined item. By operating the up/down/left/right switches on the player menu screen, the cursor will be displayed on the selected game item and the game item will be highlighted, making the selected game item more prominent than other game items. is also emphasized (for example, see FIG. 28, etc., described later). Although we have shown an example in which the color is displayed in reverse to emphasize the selected game item, the display color and display mode of the selected game item and the unselected game item are not limited to this. The display color and display mode may be different.

When the "Quick Start" item is selected, the sub CPU 71 displays a cursor on the "Quick Start" item and displays the game item in reverse video so that it is emphasized more than other items. In this state, when the "Quick Start" item is selected by operating the decision switch 81a, the sub CPU 71 displays a start screen indicating that the quick start is to be started on the sub LCD display 27b, and then transitions to the demo screen. . While displaying the start screen, the sub CPU 71 executes processing for starting the quick start (such as starting accumulation of game history in the RAM 75). Note that the start screen indicating that the quick start is to be started may also be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a.

When the "mobile-linked service" item is selected and determined, the sub CPU 71 displays a start screen for the mobile-linked service on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b, and then transitions to a demonstration screen. As the start screen for the mobile-linked service, first, a password input screen is displayed, and when the input password is a proper password, a screen indicating that the mobile-linked service will be started is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. Further, the sub CPU 71 executes processing for starting the mobile-linked service (reflecting the game history, starting to accumulate the game history in the RAM 75, etc.). Note that the mobile-linked service start screen may also be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a.

When the "winning combination" item is selected and determined, the sub CPU 71 displays information regarding the winnings defined in the slot machine 1 (for example, winning name, symbol combination, number of payouts, etc.) on the second layer screen. information) and game state transitions (for example, FIGS. 12 and 13) are displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. When the "Win configuration" item is selected and determined, the winning configuration screen that shows information about the winnings defined in the slot machine 1 is first displayed, and the "Next" item and the "Return to menu top" item are displayed. indicate. When the "Next" item is selected and determined, a game flow screen showing information regarding the transition of the gaming state is displayed, as well as a "Back" item and a "Return to menu top" item. When the ``return'' item is selected and determined, the screen returns to the winning combination screen, and when the ``return to menu top'' item is selected and determined, the screen returns to the menu top screen. In addition, although we have explained an example in which the "Game Flow Screen" is included in the "Hand Structure" item, this is not limited to this, and the "Game Flow" item can be selected separately from the "Hand Structure" item on the menu top screen. , it may be a screen that is displayed when the "game flow" item is selected and determined. The information regarding the winnings and the transition of the gaming state displayed when the "winning combination" item is selected and determined may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a.

When the "performance customization" item is selected and determined, the sub CPU 71 displays the performance customization screen on the sub liquid crystal display 27b as a second layer screen. On the production customization screen, as shown in FIG. 28(a), the second level screen includes a "Navi Voice" item, a "Costume" item, a "Wallpaper" item, a "Restore to Default" item, and a "Return to Menu Top" item. ” item is displayed. Similarly, on the effect customization screen, as shown in FIG. 28, each time an item is selected using the up/down/left/right switches, the item is emphasized and a sound effect is output. The second level screen for performance customization (FIG. 28(a)) is an example of a screen for selecting a game item related to the content to be displayed next. Note that guidance display is also performed on the screen of the second layer by displaying an operation section simulated image simulating the performance operation section 81. The guidance display includes, for example, an image that imitates the production operation section 81 with the up and down buttons highlighted, and the functions when the buttons are operated, such as "select with the up and down buttons" and "confirm with the middle button". A guide image that explains or guides the player is displayed.

The "navi voice" item is an item for selecting the type of character (the type of voice to be output) when performing a performance that generates a sound (for example, a navigation performance). When the "Navi voice" item is selected and confirmed on the production customization screen, the third layer screen displays a "Character character" screen from which one of multiple types of characters A to E can be selected, as shown in FIG. 28(b). ” item is displayed. Also on the screen of the third layer, a guidance display is performed by displaying an operation section simulated image simulating the performance operation section 81. Thereby, by operating the up, down, left, and right switches of the effect operation section 81, one of the displayed characters is selected.

In FIG. 28(b), each item from which one of "Character" including "Character?" and "Back" can be selected is displayed, and the currently selected item is 28(b) shows a situation where "Character A" is selected. During the game, a navigation effect is executed using the voice data of the selected and determined character. Therefore, the screen of the third layer of performance customization illustrated in FIG. 28(b) is an example of a screen for selecting a game item related to the content of the performance during the game. When the character item is selected by operating the up/down/left/right switches of the effect operation section 81 on the third level screen of effect customization, the character item is highlighted and the right half is In the area (character display area), an animation image of the selected character (for example, a moving image in which the character appears, a moving image in which the character assumes a predetermined pose, etc.) is displayed. In addition, by operating the up, down, left, and right switches of the production operation section 81, the selection item can be switched to another item and selected. Specifically, when "Character B" is selected by operating the up/down/left/right switch of the production operation section 81, the item "Character B" is highlighted and displayed in reverse. Along with this, the content (character) corresponding to the selected item is also switched to be displayed in the character display area, and the character display area is switched to display "Character B". In this embodiment, when a character is selected, an example is shown in which an animation image of the character is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a still image of the selected character may be displayed.

Further, when the selected item is determined by operating the determination switch 81a of the production operation section 81, the setting information for specifying the character is stored in the RAM 75, and the display of the "Character" item is ended. Return to the second level screen. At this time, a setting completion message such as "Navi voice has been set to character Not only can the player be notified of the setting, but also the player can recognize that the setting has been made. Note that when "Return" is selected and determined, the screen returns to the previous screen (for example, the second layer screen, FIG. 28(a), etc.).

Among the "Character" items, the "Character?" item is a character that cannot be selected at present, but becomes selectable after the player reaches a predetermined level by accumulating a game history or the like. Therefore, if the selection item "Character?" is selected by operating the up/down/left/right switches of the production operation section 81, even if the "Character?" item is highlighted and displayed, the character display area , a silhouette whose character cannot be identified is displayed. In addition, when selecting the selection item "Character?", the "Character?" item does not need to be highlighted and displayed, and (1) the display mode does not change even if selected; (2) "Character?" cannot be selected in the first place, the next character item is selected, and the item corresponding to the next character is displayed in the character display area. You can. In addition, during performance customization, not only when the "Character" item is displayed, but if the player decides on an item on the 3rd layer screen, the 2nd layer screen will be displayed instead of the 1st layer screen. Return to In other words, the performance customization continues. This allows the player to continue setting other items, improving convenience.

The "costume" item is an item for selecting the type of costume for the character. When the "costume" item is selected and determined on the production customization screen, the "costume" item from which one of multiple types of costumes A to E can be selected is displayed on the screen of the third layer, similar to FIG. 28(b). ” item is displayed. Thereby, by operating the up, down, left, and right switches of the production operation section 81, one of the displayed costumes is selected. During the game, the character is displayed in the selected and determined costume. Therefore, the effect customization screen illustrated in the third layer of FIG. 27 is an example of a screen for selecting game items related to the effect contents during the game. When selected on the third level screen of production customization, the costume item is highlighted, an animation image of the selected costume is displayed in the costume display area on the right half, and sound effects are played on the speakers 31L and 31R. is output from. In addition, by operating the up, down, left, and right switches of the production operation section 81, the selection item can be switched to another item and selected. Specifically, when "Costume B" is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches of the production operation section 81, the item "Costume B" is highlighted and displayed in reverse video. Along with this, the costume display area is also switched to display the content (costume) corresponding to the selected item, and the costume display area is switched to display "Costume B". In this embodiment, when a costume is selected, an example is shown in which an animation image of the costume is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a still image of the selected costume may be displayed.

Further, when the selected item is determined by operating the decision switch 81a of the production operation section 81, setting information for specifying the costume is stored in the RAM 75, and the "costume" item is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. The display ends and returns to the second layer screen. At this time, by displaying a setting completion message such as "Costume ○○ has been set" and outputting sound effect B from the speakers 31L and 31R, it is possible to notify the player of the setting, and also to person can recognize that it has been set.

Among the "costume" items, the "costume?" item is a costume that cannot be selected at present, but becomes selectable after the player reaches a predetermined level by accumulating a game history or the like. Therefore, if the selection item "Costume?" is selected by operating the up/down/left/right switches of the production operation section 81, even if the "Costume?" item is highlighted and displayed, the predetermined costume will not be displayed. In the display area, a silhouette whose costume cannot be identified is displayed. Note that when you select the selection item "Costume?" in the selection item display area, the "Costume?" item is displayed in reverse video and does not need to be displayed in an emphasized manner. It does not change and is not displayed in the predetermined costume display area. (2) "Costume?" cannot be selected in the first place, and the next character's item is selected, and the predetermined costume display area also corresponds to the next costume. You may also display what you want to do.

In Figure 28, as a screen when the "Customize Effect" item is selected and determined, when the item is selected and determined in the second layer image (Figure 28 (a)), the screen is switched to the third layer image. (FIG. 28(b)), when an item is selected and determined in the image of the third layer, the image returns to the image of the second layer again (FIG. 28(a)), and "Back" etc. is selected and determined. An example has been described in which the image returns to the image of the previous hierarchy (the image of the second hierarchy in the case of FIG. 28(b)). However, the screen when an item is selected and determined is not limited to this, and when an item is selected and determined on an image on the second layer, an image on the third layer is displayed while displaying an image on the second layer. may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 28(c), when the "Navi Voice" item is selected and determined, the "Character" item from which one of multiple types of characters can be selected and the "Back ” item may be displayed in a superimposed manner on the screen of the second hierarchy. In addition, as shown in FIG. 28(d), when the "Costume" item is selected and determined, the "Costume" item from which one of multiple types of costumes can be selected and the "Back ” item may be displayed in a superimposed manner on the screen of the second hierarchy. In this case, when the selected item is determined by operating the determination switch 81a of the production operation section 81, setting information for specifying the character or the costume is stored in the RAM 75 and displayed on the second layer screen. The display of the superimposed "character" item, etc. or "costume" item, etc. may be ended and the display returns to the screen of the second layer.

The "wallpaper" item is an item for selecting the type of image (frame image, etc.) that is fixed to some extent among the backgrounds displayed during the game. When the "wallpaper" item is selected and determined on the effect customization screen, a "wallpaper type" item from which one of a plurality of types of wallpaper can be selected is displayed as a third layer screen. Thereby, by operating the up/down/left/right switches of the effect operation section 81, one of the displayed wallpaper types is selected. When selected, an image of the wallpaper may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27b. Further, when the selected item is determined by operating the determination switch 81a of the production operation section 81, setting information for specifying the type of wallpaper is stored in the RAM 75, and the "Wallpaper" is displayed on the sub-LCD display 27b. The screen ends displaying the "Type" item and returns to the second layer screen. At this time, by displaying a setting completion message such as "Setting as wallpaper ○○", it is possible to notify the player that the setting has been made, and the player can also recognize that it has been set. . During the game, the background is displayed using the set wallpaper.

The "return to default" item is an item for returning the custom setting state of navigation voice, costume, wallpaper, etc. to the default state (initial setting state) in production customization. When the item "Return to default" is selected and confirmed on the performance customization screen, the third level screen will be displayed asking "Do you want to reset the performance customization from the next game?" as shown in FIG. 29(a). Along with the message, selection items such as "Back" item, "Yes" item, and "No" item are displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. The menu screen shown in FIG. 29(a) is an initial selection menu screen that displays a selection image for selecting whether or not to return the setting state of the effect item to the initial setting state in accordance with the operation on the effect operation section 81. It is. In addition, when the player menu screen is displayed while waiting for a game and you are about to start playing, if the ``Return to default'' item is selected and confirmed, a message will be displayed saying ``Reset the production from the game you are about to start.'' Do you want to reset your customizations?'' is displayed, and the ``Restore to default'' item is selected and determined when the player menu screen is displayed during play (for example, while the reels are spinning) rather than during play standby. Sometimes, the message "Do you want to reset the performance customization from the next game?" may be displayed.

Below the selection items, there is a guide display that is an image imitating the production operation section 81 with the left and right buttons inverted, and buttons such as "select with left and right buttons" and "confirm with middle button". A guide image is displayed that explains or guides the player about the functions to be performed. This allows the player to understand that selection items are selected by operating the left and right buttons, and determined by operating the middle button. The player selects one of the displayed selection items by operating the up, down, left, and right switches of the production operation section 81.

The selection item currently selected based on the operation of the up/down/left/right switches of the production operation section 81 is highlighted and displayed in reverse video, and FIG. 29(a) shows a situation where the "Yes" item is selected. ing. When the decision switch 81a of the production operation section 81 corresponding to the middle button is operated with the "Yes" item selected, the setting information related to production customization stored in the RAM 75 is initialized, and the "Setting information After displaying a message such as "Completed", the screen returns to the second level screen (performance customization screen) where the "Restore to default" item is highlighted, as shown in FIG. 29(b). On the other hand, when the decision switch 81a of the effect operation section 81 corresponding to the middle button is operated with the "No" item or the "Back" item selected, the setting information regarding effect customization is maintained and the As shown in 29(b), the screen returns to the second level screen (effect customization screen) where the "Return to default" item is highlighted.

The "return to menu top" item is an item for returning to the menu top screen. When the "return to menu top" item is selected and determined on the effect customization screen, the effect customization screen is ended and the menu top screen is displayed.

In FIG. 27, the menu top screen of the first layer, various display screens and effect customization screens of the second layer, and effect customization screen and reset screen of the third layer are illustrated as player menu screens in FIG. Regardless of which player menu screen is being displayed, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any operation of the effect operation section 81, the screen changes to the demo screen. The player menu screen is a screen for displaying or setting game items for the player.

In addition, even when any player menu screen is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27b in the player menu state, the sub CPU 71 controls whether the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 is operated or the medal slot 25 is operated. When the number of bets is set by inserting medals into the game machine, or when the start switch 19 is operated, the player menu screen is terminated and the game screen is displayed. Thereby, when the player's intention to start the game is confirmed, the game can be started immediately. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the player menu screen is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b in the player menu state, it is possible to display effect images, etc. according to the progress of the game on the liquid crystal display 27a. Therefore, depending on whether the number of bets is set by operating the bet switch 15 or maximum bet switch 17 or by inserting medals into the medal slot 25, or by operating the start switch 19, the sub liquid crystal display The player menu screen in 27b may be maintained without ending, and an item may be selected and determined in accordance with the operation on the performance operation section 81, and the player menu screen may be transitioned to a corresponding menu screen. .

On the player menu screen, as shown in FIG. 28, customization settings can be made according to the player's preferences in performance customization according to the operation on the performance operation section 81, and the settings can be customized based on the player's intention. Customization settings can be reset as shown in FIG. 29. Further, in order to prompt the player to make customization settings, the slot machine 1 displays an effect customization promotion image as a setting promotion image when a standby period has started with no customization settings made. In addition, in order to prevent as much as possible the slot machine 1 from being played by another player without realizing that the customization settings have been made, the slot machine 1 is configured to A performance customization reset selection image (hereinafter also referred to as a first performance customization reset selection image) is displayed as a promotion image.

The effect customization promotion image and the first effect customization reset selection image are displayed during a waiting period in which no operation is detected and no game is played for a certain period during a period in which no games are being played. be done. The predetermined period during which the setting promotion image is displayed is set to be shorter than the predetermined time period (for example, 5 seconds) that is the standby demonstration period during which the demonstration performance is performed. Note that the fixed period may be an extremely short period of time (for example, 0.1 seconds, etc.), and may be a period that can start almost at the same time as the end of the game from the player's experience. Furthermore, the fixed period is not limited to a time shorter than the predetermined time, it may be the same time as the predetermined time, or it may be longer than the predetermined time (for example, 1 minute, etc.). It may be something that you have. Furthermore, the fixed period during which the effect customization promotion image starts to be displayed and the fixed period during which the first effect customization reset selection image starts to be displayed are not limited to being set at the same time, but may be set at different times. It may be something that you have.

Furthermore, even if a game is started by another player without noticing the first performance customization reset selection image (standby release condition is satisfied), the game is prevented from being continued as is, and the game in the slot machine is In order to enable reset without reducing operation, for example, when the start switch 19 is operated and the game is started (when the standby release condition is satisfied), the production customization reset selection image (hereinafter referred to as the second (also referred to as a production customization reset selection image) is displayed. The standby cancellation condition will be described with reference to an example that is established when the start switch 19 is operated, but is not limited to this, for example, conditions that are established due to an operation for setting the number of bets (inserting a medal, operating a BET switch, etc.) It may be. The second effect customization reset selection image is displayed when the standby release condition is satisfied when the first effect customization reset selection image is displayed during the standby period, but if a certain period of time has not elapsed. Even when the first performance customization reset selection image is not displayed, it may be displayed when the standby cancellation condition is satisfied after a period shorter than a certain period has elapsed.

FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a performance customization promotion image and a performance customization reset selection image. FIG. 30(a) shows a display example of an effect customization promotion image. On the liquid crystal display 27a, even when a game is not being played, the game screen corresponding to the game (including the screen displayed while the reels are rotating) is continuously displayed, and the game is kept constant. During a standby period in which no games have been played, a settings promotion image is superimposed and displayed on the game screen, and during a standby demo period, in which no games have been played for a predetermined period of time, the game screen is switched to a demo screen and a settings promotion image is displayed. will be maintained. Note that during AT, which corresponds to an advantageous state, the game screen corresponding to the game is continuously displayed when no game is being played, just like during non-AT, and the game screen corresponding to the game is continuously displayed when no game is being played for a certain period of time. During the period, a setting promotion image is superimposed and displayed on the gaming screen, but even during a period that could be a standby demo period in which no games are played for a predetermined period of time, the setting promotion image is not displayed on the gaming screen without being switched to the demo screen. The superimposed images may be displayed continuously.

Among the settings promotion images, the production customization promotion image is displayed in a predetermined partial area (FIG. 30(a)) of the corresponding screen (demonstration screen in FIG. 30(a)) during the standby period on the liquid crystal display 27a. In a), it is displayed superimposed on the upper right area). As the effect customization promotion image, a message image such as "Do you want to customize the effect?", selection items such as a "yes" item and a "no" item, and a guidance display are displayed. FIG. 30(a) shows a situation where the "Yes" item is selected. When the decision switch 81a of the production operation section 81 corresponding to the middle button is operated with the "Yes" item selected, the second level screen of production customization shown in FIG. 28(a) is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal. displayed on the display 27b. Thereby, customization settings can be made in response to operations on the effect operation section 81. In addition, if the "Yes" item is selected and determined and the second level screen of production customization is displayed on the sub-LCD display 27b, or if the "No" item is selected and determined, the display will be displayed during the standby period. However, the performance customization promotion image will not be displayed.

FIG. 30(b) shows a display example of the first effect customization reset selection image. During the standby period, the first performance customization reset selection image is displayed in a predetermined partial area (FIG. 30(b) of the screen corresponding to the standby period (demonstration screen in FIG. 30(b)) on the liquid crystal display 27a. ), it is displayed superimposed on the upper right area). As the first performance customization reset selection image, a message image such as "Do you want to reset the performance customization?", selection items such as a "yes" item and a "no" item, and a guidance display are displayed. FIG. 30(b) illustrates a situation where the "Yes" item is selected. When the decision switch 81a of the production operation section 81 corresponding to the middle button is operated with the "Yes" item selected, the setting information regarding production customization stored in the RAM 75 is initialized to the initial setting state. At the same time, after a message image such as "Setting information has been cleared" is displayed in place of the first performance customization reset selection image, the message image is hidden. On the other hand, when the "No" item is selected/determined, the first effect customization reset selection image is not displayed even during the standby period without being set to the initial setting state.

The effect customization promotion image shown in FIG. 30(a) and the first effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) are both images that prompt the setting or reset setting of effect customization during the waiting period. It can also be said that this is a setting promotion image. As the setting promotion image, the effect customization promotion image shown in FIG. 30(a) or the first effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) is displayed depending on whether custom settings have been made during the standby period. . On the other hand, as a setting promotion image, regardless of whether the gaming state is in AT or not, when no custom settings are made, the performance customization promotion image shown in FIG. 30(a) is displayed in the same manner (the same image is displayed). ), and when custom settings are made, the first effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) is displayed in the same manner (the same image is displayed).

Even when the effect customization promotion image is displayed as shown in FIG. 30(a) or when the first effect customization reset selection image is displayed as shown in FIG. 30(b), there is no chance By operating the switch 81F, a transition is made to the player menu state, and a player menu screen is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27b as shown in FIG. 28. Thereby, an item is selected and determined in accordance with the operation on the performance operation section 81, and the player menu screen is changed to a corresponding menu screen. In this way, when the player menu screen is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27b by operating the chance switch 81F, the performance customization promotion image and the first performance customization reset selection image on the liquid crystal display 27a are hidden. It is also possible to do so.

During the standby period, the sub-LCD display 27b displays a player menu screen (not only the menu screen corresponding to the "performance customization" item as described above, but also the menu corresponding to the "mobile linked service" item and the "winning combination" item). Even if the number of bets has been set and the start switch 19 has been operated to start the game, when any menu screen including Regardless, the already displayed player menu screen is maintained without displaying the second performance customization reset selection image. Furthermore, during the standby period, when the menu screen corresponding to the "performance customization" item on the player menu screen is displayed, when the number of bets is set and the start switch 19 is operated to start the game. Only when the player menu screen that is already displayed is maintained and a menu screen that is different from the menu screen corresponding to the "performance customization" item (for example, the menu screen corresponding to the "role composition" item) is displayed. When the number of bets is set and the start switch 19 is operated to start the game, the game may be switched to the second performance customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c). Furthermore, even when the player menu screen is displayed, when the number of bets is set and the start switch 19 is operated to start the game, regardless of the type of player menu screen being displayed, , it is also possible to switch to the second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c).

FIG. 30(c) shows a display example of the second effect customization reset selection image. The second performance customization reset selection image is an image that can be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b until a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed. The second performance customization reset selection image, as shown in FIG. 30(c), is the same image as the image (FIG. 29(a)) when "Return to default" is selected and determined on the player menu screen. be. Similar to FIG. 29(a), the menu screen shown in FIG. 30(c) is for selecting whether or not to return the setting state of the effect item to the initial setting state in accordance with the operation on the effect operation section 81. This is an initial selection menu screen that displays images.

In the second performance customization reset selection image, when the "Yes" item or the "No" item is selected and determined, the same process as when FIG. 29(a) is displayed is performed. On the other hand, the "Back" item in the second effect customization reset selection image is set so that it cannot be determined, unlike when FIG. The process to return to the screen is not performed. In addition, in the second production customization reset selection image, the "back" item is displayed in gray to make it unselectable, or the "back" item is not displayed in the first place, so that the screen returns to the previous upper screen. Processing may not be performed. Further, even if the chance switch 81F is operated while the player menu screen is being displayed, the currently displayed menu screen is maintained because the player menu screen is already being displayed. Therefore, even if the chance switch 81F is operated while the second performance customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c) is being displayed, the display of the second performance customization reset selection image is maintained. As a result, the second performance customization reset selection image continues to be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b until either the "Yes" item or the "No" item is determined or a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed. Ru. Note that even if the second effect customization reset selection image has not been determined as either the "Yes" item or the "No" item and the predetermined time has not elapsed, the second effect customization reset selection image, for example, The selection image may be hidden when the game that triggered the display of the customization reset selection image ends (such as when all reel rotation stops or payout ends).

The second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c) is an image displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b, which has a smaller display area than the liquid crystal display 27a, but the second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. It is displayed using a display area wider than the display area used for displaying the effect customization reset selection image. That is, the display size of the second performance customization reset selection image is larger than the display size of the first performance customization reset selection image. Therefore, it is possible to make the fact that the second effect customization reset selection image is displayed more noticeable.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the effect customization reset selection image display process for displaying the effect customization reset selection image. The effect customization reset selection image display process is a process included in the effect control process executed by the sub CPU 71. In step S200, the sub liquid crystal display 27b displays the player menu screen (the screens illustrated in FIGS. 28 and 29, not only the menu screen corresponding to the "performance customization" item, but also the "mobile linked service" item and (including a menu screen corresponding to the "Winning Structure" item) is being displayed. When it is determined in step S200 that the player menu screen is being displayed, it is determined in step S207 whether or not the "reset to default" item has been selected on the screen shown in FIG. 28(a). If it is determined in step S207 that the "Return to default" item has not been selected, the process returns to step S200. In this case, as explained in FIGS. 27, 28, etc., items are selected and determined in accordance with the operation on the performance operation section 81, and the player menu screen is changed to the corresponding menu screen (as described above, "performance customization"). '' item, but also includes menu screens corresponding to the ``Mobile Linked Service'' item and the ``Winning Structure'' item). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S207 that the "Return to default" item has been selected, in step S208, the selection image shown in FIG. Displays a selection image (selection screen) regarding resetting performance customization.

When the selection image (selection screen) shown in FIG. 29(a) is displayed, in response to an operation on the effect operation section 81 (determined as YES in step S209), a process corresponding to the operation is performed in step S212. be exposed. Specifically, when the "Yes" item is selected and determined, the setting information regarding the effect customization is initialized, and after being notified of this, the process returns to the second layer screen shown in FIG. 29(b). It will be done. On the other hand, when the "No" item or the "Return" item is selected/determined, the "Return to default" item is displayed in reverse video as shown in FIG. The process of returning to the second layer screen is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S200 that the player menu screen is not being displayed, step S201 is followed by a waiting period (none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating and a specific period that occurs as the game progresses). It is determined whether or not it is a standby period (state in which no performance is being performed). If it is not determined that it is the standby period, the process returns to step S200. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the standby period, the first performance customization reset selection image is displayed in a partial area of the liquid crystal display 27a in step S202, as shown in FIG. 30(b). When the first effect customization reset selection image is displayed, in response to an operation on the effect operation section 81 (determined as YES in step S203), a process corresponding to the operation is performed in step S204. Specifically, when the "Yes" item is selected/determined, the setting information related to production customization is initialized to the initial setting state, and the first production customization reset selection image is replaced with "Setting information has been cleared. ” After displaying the message image, processing is performed to hide the message image. On the other hand, when the "No" item is selected/determined, the first effect customization reset selection image is not displayed even during the standby period without being set to the initial setting state. Note that after the first production customization reset selection image is hidden by selecting and deciding the "Yes" item or the "No" item, during the same waiting period, the Display of the effect customization reset selection image of No. 1 is restricted. Therefore, during a series of standby periods without intervening reel rotation, it is possible to prevent the first performance customization reset selection image from being displayed again after the first performance customization reset selection image is hidden.

Further, when the start switch 19 is operated and the game is started before the "Yes" item or "No" item is determined while the first performance customization reset selection image is being displayed (determined as YES in step S205). As described above, the first performance customization reset selection image is hidden, and the second performance customization reset selection image is displayed. In step S206, a value equivalent to 2 minutes is set as a predetermined time (forced display timer) for forcibly displaying the second effect customization reset selection image, and in step S208, a value equivalent to 2 minutes is set on the sub liquid crystal display 27b. The second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c) is displayed as the selection image.

As described above, during the standby period when the chance switch 81F is operated and the player menu screen is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b while the first performance customization reset selection image is being displayed, YES is selected in step S200. Since the same processing as when the determination is made is performed, even if the start switch 19 is operated and the game is started, the currently displayed player menu screen will not change to the second performance customization reset selection image. maintained.

When the second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c) is displayed, in response to an operation on the effect operation section 81 (determined as YES in step S209), processing corresponding to the operation is performed in step S212. will be held. Note that when the operation is for determining the "return" item (determined as YES in step S210), in step S211, the forced display is being performed based on the forced display timer (that is, the second effect customization reset selection image display medium), and the process returns to step S209. As a result, when the operation for determining the "back" item is performed while the second effect customization reset selection image is being forcibly displayed, it is not possible to perform the operation in step S208 via step S207. (when the selected image is displayed), the operation is not invalidated and the process to return it is not performed. Note that when the second effect customization reset selection image is being forcibly displayed, the "back" item may be displayed in gray and the "back" item may not be selected even if a selection operation is performed. As described above, the "back" item itself may be hidden. On the other hand, if the operation is other than the operation for determining the "back" item, a process corresponding to the operation is performed in step S212. As a result, when the "Yes" item is selected/determined, the setting information regarding the effect customization is initialized, and after being notified of this, the process of returning to the second layer screen shown in FIG. 29(b) is performed. , when the "No" item is selected/determined, the setting information related to production customization is maintained and the second layer screen where the "Restore to default" item is highlighted is displayed, as shown in FIG. 29(b). Processing to return is performed.

Note that when the "Yes" item is selected and determined while displaying the selected image shown in FIG. 29(a), the setting information regarding effect customization is initialized, and the effect in the initial setting state is immediately performed. On the other hand, when the "Yes" item is selected and determined while the second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(c) is displayed, the setting information regarding effect customization is initialized, but the timing is When the reels are rotating, the effects in the initial setting state will be applied from the next game after the reels have stopped rotating. In other words, when the "Yes" item is selected and determined while displaying the selection image shown in FIG. 29(a), and when the "Yes" item is selected while displaying the second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. The timing at which the effect in the initial setting state is applied differs depending on when it is selected/determined.

Further, in step S213, it is determined whether or not the forced display timer of 2 minutes has elapsed. If it is not determined that the time has elapsed, the process returns to step S209, and if it is determined that the time has elapsed, in step S214, The second performance customization reset selection image displayed in step S208 is hidden, and the performance customization reset selection image display process is ended. In this way, when the second effect customization reset selection image (initial selection menu screen in FIG. 30(c)) is to be hidden after the forced display timer of 2 minutes has elapsed, select the "Yes" item and the "No" item. Regardless of which item is selected, maintain the custom settings state without reverting to the default settings state.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the display position where the setting promotion images shown in FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during AT. During AT, as shown in FIG. 32(a), on the liquid crystal display 27a, a game image (two character images in FIG. 32) corresponding to AT and corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed. At the same time, AT-related game information (information indicating the number of remaining AT games as LAST, the number of played games as TOTAL, and the net increase in number of coins as GET) is displayed in the upper right area of the screen.

During the standby period during the customized AT, as shown in Fig. 32(b), the game image shown in Fig. 32(a), which is the same as during the game, continues to be displayed, and during the standby period, the AT-related A first performance customization reset selection image is displayed superimposed on the area where game information is displayed. FIG. 32(b) shows an example of a settings promotion image when customization settings have been made; however, when no customization settings have been made and the default setting state is set, the performance customization promotion image is used as a setting promotion image (FIG. 30(a) ) is displayed at the same position as the first effect customization reset selection image.

Although FIG. 32(b) shows an example in which all of the AT-related game information is completely invisible due to the setting promotion image, this is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 32(c), AT-related game information A setting promotion image may be displayed so as to be superimposed on a part of the information (particularly the actual numerical value) and to make the remaining part visible.

Further, information regarding some items included in the AT-related game information may be made invisible by the setting promotion image. For example, the "TOTAL" item for the number of played games and the "GET" item for the net increase number of tickets included in the AT-related game information are displayed at the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a, and the "LAST" item for the remaining number of AT games is displayed. When only the item is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27a, the setting promotion image may be displayed superimposed on the "LAST" item of the remaining number of AT games.

Furthermore, during AT, as described above, it may be possible to control a plurality of modes with different degrees of advantage for various types of lottery during AT, or, for example, during an extra special period in which an extra winning is achieved with an extremely high probability. In this case, information (items) different from the AT-related game information that is displayed as the game progresses may be displayed during the high probability mode or special add-on period that is advantageous for the player. For example, during the high probability mode, the number of remaining games in the high probability mode may be reported as AT-related game information, or the number of games played in the high probability mode may be reported. In addition, during the special add-on period, when drawing a lottery to determine whether or not to continue the special add-on period for each game, the rate of continuation may be announced as AT-related game information, and the percentage of continuation may be announced as AT-related game information. The number of games played may be notified. In this way, the AT-related game information is made to differ depending on the state of the AT (whether in high probability mode or in the special add-on period). However, when the standby period during AT begins, a setting promotion image in the same manner is superimposed and displayed regardless of the state during AT.

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(A-1) In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, on the player menu screen that is started by operating the performance operation unit 81 and the chance switch 81F, as shown in FIG. A custom setting state can be created in which the performance is customized according to the player's preference. During the standby period in the custom setting state, the first effect customization reset selection image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a as shown in FIG. 30(b) to prompt the user to return to the initial setting state. can. Furthermore, when a game is started while the first performance customization reset selection image is being displayed (when the standby cancellation condition is satisfied), the second performance is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27a, as shown in FIG. 30(c). By displaying the customization reset selection image, it is possible to prompt the user to return to the initial setting state. Furthermore, while the second performance customization reset selection image is being displayed, an operation different from the operation for deciding on the "Yes" item or "No" item for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state (for example, "Back ” item, operation to the chance switch 81F, etc.) by continuing to display the second production customization reset selection image, it continues to prompt the user to return to the initial setting state. be able to. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent a new player from noticing the display of the performance customization reset selection image and continuing playing the game with the custom settings made by the previous player. A game can be played in a setting state that suits the player's preference. Furthermore, when displaying the second performance customization reset selection image on the liquid crystal display 27a after the game has started, the effect image that may be displayed as the game progresses on the liquid crystal display 27a may be obstructed. However, since the second performance customization reset selection image is displayed on a sub-liquid crystal display 27a that is separate from the liquid crystal display 27a, it may interfere with the performance image, etc. You can prevent this from happening.

(A-2) Furthermore, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of types of player menu screens displaying selectable game items according to operations on the performance operation section 81 are displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27a. In other words, the sub-liquid crystal display 27a can be used both for displaying the second performance customization reset selection image and for displaying a plurality of types of player menu screens, so that the limited space of the slot machine 1 can be effectively utilized.

(A-3) In addition, as shown in FIG. 29(a) and FIG. 30(c), multiple types of player menu screens are used to select whether or not to return the setting state of the effect item to the initial setting state. 81 includes an initial selection menu screen that displays an effect customization reset selection image for selection in accordance with the operation to 81. Among these, on the initial selection menu screen shown in FIG. 29(a) that is displayed when "Return to default" is selected and determined on the player menu screen, select whether or not to return to the initial setting state. While it is possible to move to the previous menu screen by selecting the "Back" item, which is different from selecting the "Yes" or "No" item to proceed, the first production customization reset selection While displaying the initial selection menu screen shown in FIG. 30(c) that is displayed when the game is started while the image is being displayed, other menus may be displayed depending on the operation to select the "Back" item or the operation on the chance button 81F. By not transitioning to the screen, the display of the second effect customization reset selection image is maintained. As a result, while the initial selection menu screen shown in FIG. To more effectively prevent a player from continuing to play a game with custom settings unintentionally.

(A-4) Furthermore, even when the first performance customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a, the player menu screen may be can be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 27a, and when a game is started while the player menu screen is being displayed, the display of the menu screen is maintained without switching to the menu screen that displays the second performance customization reset selection image. be done. In other words, during the waiting period, any of the player menu screens (not only the menu screen corresponding to the "Customize Performance" item as described above, but also the menu screen corresponding to the "Mobile Linked Service" item or the "Winning Structure" item) ) has already been displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27a, the display of the player menu screen is maintained (YES in step S200 in FIG. 31, and the process in step S205 is not performed). Therefore, since the second performance customization reset selection image is not displayed until the player intentionally switches the displayed player menu screen, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

(A-5) In addition, on the initial selection menu screen for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state, the operation for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state, As a temporary selection operation for temporarily selecting the item, there are operations for the up, down, left and right switches to select the "Yes" item and "No" item, and for final selection and ending the display of the initial selection menu screen. This selection operation includes an operation on the decision switch 81a for making a decision. In addition, the display of the initial selection menu screen shown in FIG. 30(c) among the initial selection menu screens is such that the forced display timer (2 minutes) as a predetermined time elapses even when the decision switch 81a is not operated. (steps S213 and S214 in FIG. 31), and regardless of whether the "Yes" item or the "No" item is selected as a temporary selection operation until the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the initial setting state is returned. Maintain custom settings without reverting. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the initial selection menu screen that displays the second effect customization reset selection image from continuing to be displayed forever. Furthermore, when the process ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the custom setting state is maintained regardless of whether the "Yes" item or the "No" item is tentatively selected. It is possible to prevent the setting state from being changed even when the setting state has not been changed.

(A-6) Also, an initial selection menu screen that displays the first effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) and a second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) are displayed. The initial selection menu screen is a different image although both include a guide display for explaining operations on the performance operation section 81. This makes it easy for players to understand because guidance regarding operations is displayed regardless of whether it is a performance customization reset selection image during the standby period or a performance customization reset selection image after the standby release condition is satisfied due to the start of a game. However, confusion can be prevented by providing different images depending on whether the game is in the standby period or after the game has started.

(B-1) In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, during an AT that is advantageous to the player, AT-related games related to the degree of advantage for the player in the AT are shown in the upper right of the screen in FIG. 32(a). When an image indicating information is displayed and there is a standby period during AT, a performance customization promotion image that prompts the setting of performance customization is displayed as a setting promotion image (as shown in FIG. 32(b) or 32(c) FIG. 30(a)) and a first performance customization reset selection image (FIG. 30(b)) that prompts the reset of performance customization are displayed superimposed on the AT-related game information image. As a result, when a player leaves his/her seat during AT, for example, the setting promotion image is deliberately displayed superimposed on the AT-related game information image, making it difficult to visually recognize the AT-related game information image. For this reason, during the waiting period, it is possible to prevent other players from deteriorating their feelings in accordance with the degree of advantage specified from the AT-related game information image, and the slot machine 1 during the waiting period can be Since it is possible to prevent the player from drawing attention to the player, regardless of the degree of advantage, the player can shift to the waiting period with peace of mind (for example, can leave the player's seat).

(B-2) Further, the AT-related game information includes the number of remaining games of the AT (LAST in FIG. 32(a)) for specifying the remaining period that can be controlled by the AT. For this reason, for example, if you leave your seat and interrupt the game when the remaining number of AT games specified from the AT-related game information is relatively short, you will not be able to play the remaining games for other players. However, during the waiting period, it becomes difficult to grasp the number of remaining games on the AT, so players may feel that they should leave their seats after the game is over. You can leave your seat at any time.

(B-3) Further, the AT-related game information includes the number of games played (TOTAL in FIG. 32(a)), which is the number of games played in the AT. For example, if you leave your seat and interrupt the game when the number of games you have played that is specified from the AT-related gaming information is relatively small, you may tell other players that you should use a little more AT before leaving your seat. There is a risk that it will make you feel guilty. Furthermore, if a player leaves his/her seat and waits for a waiting period when the number of played games specified from the AT-related game information is relatively large, there is a risk that the slot machine 1 will attract excessive attention from other players. However, during the standby period, the setting promotion image is deliberately displayed superimposed on the number of games played, making it difficult to grasp the number of games played. As a result, the player can leave his seat at his own timing without considering the number of games played.

(B-4) Furthermore, the AT-related game information includes the net increase in number of medals (GET) obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for the game (setting the number of bets) from the number of medals paid out at the AT. For example, if the player leaves his seat and interrupts the game when the net increase in the number of coins specified from the AT-related game information is relatively large, there is a risk that the slot machine 1 will attract excessive attention from other players. However, during the standby period, the setting promotion image is deliberately displayed superimposed on the net increase in number of sheets, making it difficult to grasp the net increase in number of sheets. As a result, the player can leave his seat at his own timing without considering the net increase in the number of coins.

(B-5) In addition, as a setting promotion image, a performance customization promotion image (Fig. 30(a)) that prompts the setting of performance customization is displayed when the performance customization setting state is the initial setting state, and In some cases, a first effect customization reset selection image (FIG. 30(b)) is displayed that prompts the effect customization to be reset. In this way, an image that prompts a setting state different from the current setting state according to the setting state of effect customization (the setting state of effect items) is displayed as a setting promotion image, so that the setting condition matches the player's preference. More opportunities to play games in the set state can be provided.

(B-6) Furthermore, as the settings promotion image, the effect customization promotion image shown in FIG. 30(a) is displayed when the effect customization setting state is the initial setting state, and when the effect customization setting state is the custom setting state, the effect customization promotion image shown in FIG. 30(b) is displayed. ) is displayed. The first effect customization reset selection image shown in ) is displayed. In this way, since different images are displayed as setting promotion images depending on the setting state of performance customization (setting state of performance items), it is possible to prevent player confusion as much as possible.

(B-7) Also, as the setting promotion image, the same setting promotion image as when the standby period starts during AT is displayed even when the standby period starts in a state other than during AT. In other words, regardless of whether the gaming state is in AT mode or not, the performance customization promotion image shown in FIG. 30(a) is displayed in the same manner (the same image is displayed) when custom settings are not made. When custom settings are made, the first effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30(b) is displayed in the same manner (the same image is displayed). Thereby, when the standby period begins, the same setting promotion image is displayed regardless of whether it is AT or not, so it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as much as possible.

(B-8) Also, during a game at AT, as shown in FIG. 32(a), a predetermined effect image (two character images in FIG. 32) different from the AT-related game information image is displayed, and the AT During the standby period, a predetermined effect image is continuously displayed. As a result, during a waiting period, such as when a player leaves his/her seat during AT, the predetermined effect image is continuously displayed in the same way as during a game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent players who have returned from feeling distrustful that the AT has ended.

(B-9) In addition, the AT-related game information is made to differ depending on the state of AT (whether in high probability mode or during special add-on period). Even in this case, when the standby period during AT begins, the setting promotion image in the same manner is superimposed and displayed regardless of the state during AT. That is, unlike the AT-related game information image, the setting promotion image during the standby period during AT has a common display mode regardless of the state during AT. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the setting promotion image that may be displayed during the waiting period during AT.

(1-1) Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that notifies a player of an advantageous operating mode by a notifying device controlled by a main control device. In such a gaming machine, when a start operation or the like for starting one game is performed, an advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification means. However, in such a gaming machine, when performing a pseudo game that is an effect using the reels, the notification means notifies an advantageous operation mode at the same timing (or the same opportunity, etc.) as when the pseudo game is not performed. If this happens, there is a risk that players may be misled into thinking that the game is a real game even though it is a pseudo game, and it becomes unclear whether the game is a pseudo game or a real game, leading to confusion. There was a risk.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 etc., during a normal game in which no pseudo game occurs, one of the timings illustrated in FIG. 23(a) (hereinafter referred to as the first timing) is selected. While the display of the advantageous operation mode is started on the notification display 60, after the pseudo game has occurred, random delay weight processing such as steps S62, S65, and S68 in FIG. 8 is performed instead of the first timing. The display of the advantageous operation mode on the notification display 60 is started at any timing related to the start and illustrated in FIG. 23(b) (hereinafter referred to as second timing).

Thereby, the timing (trigger) for starting to display the advantageous operation mode on the notification display 60 can be made different between a normal game in which no pseudo game occurs and after a pseudo game occurs. Further, in the case where a pseudo game occurs, the display of the advantageous operation mode on the notification display 60 is not started at the first timing. As a result, it is possible to prevent confusion and misunderstanding that the game is a real game even though it is a pseudo game. Further, after the pseudo game has occurred, the advantageous value on the notification display 60 is displayed during the preparatory stage of the main game related to the random delay process that prepares the start of the main game, and at least before the stop is enabled. The display of the operation mode starts. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally performing a stop operation before the display of the advantageous operation mode starts. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's profits from being reduced.

In addition, when the first timing is set to the time when the stop is enabled (timing 4 in FIG. 23(a)), in a normal game in which no pseudo game occurs, an advantageous operation on the notification display 60 is performed when the stop is enabled. Since the mode is started to be displayed, the player can smoothly play the game (stop operation) according to the display immediately before the operation. Furthermore, if the pseudo game has ended, the display of the advantageous operation mode on the notification display 60 will start at the same time as the start of the random delay. It is possible to notify in advance that a stop operation on a switch is an operation that is enabled to stop in the main game, and it is possible to notify in advance that it is not a pseudo game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a stop operation in the main game due to the inertia of the pseudo game.

Furthermore, if the advantageous operation mode is to be announced at the first timing even after the pseudo game ends, the advantageous operation mode will be notified at a later timing than the first timing that does not involve the pseudo game. As a result, a problem arises in that the speed of game progress in the game becomes slow and it becomes difficult to play the game at a good tempo. In order to solve this problem, after the pseudo game ends, the speed of game progress is slowed down by notifying the advantageous operation mode at a second timing that is earlier than the first timing with the pseudo game. This allows you to play the game at a good tempo while minimizing the possibility of this happening.

(1-2) In relation to (1-1) above, the second timing is the timing until the delay time is determined in the random delay process (for example, the timing in the embodiment of FIG. 23(b), or timing 1) In this case, the display of the advantageous operation mode on the notification display 60 starts immediately after the pseudo game ends. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel relieved at an early timing. In addition, since the advantageous operation mode is notified early, when the actual stop is enabled after the end of the pseudo game, it is possible to immediately perform the stop operation in the advantageous operation mode, thereby preventing the game progress speed from slowing down. be able to.

(1-3) In relation to (1-1) above, when the second timing is the timing at which the reels start rotating for the first time after the delay time has elapsed (timing 2 in Fig. 23(b)) Or, if the timing is the last time the reels start rotating after the delay time has elapsed (timing 3 in FIG. 23(b)), the notification display 60 The display of advantageous operation modes starts. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable, compared to when the display of the advantageous operation mode on the notification display 60 suddenly starts without any action.

Furthermore, if the second timing is set as the timing when the reels finally start rotating after the delay time has elapsed (timing 3 in FIG. 23(b)), all the reels that have been pseudo-stopped start rotating. Since the advantageous operation mode is notified at the timing when the game is about to start, the advantageous operation mode is notified at the timing when it is possible to reliably know that the pseudo game ends and the real game starts. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the advantageous operation mode while being able to grasp the end of the pseudo game and the corresponding start of the main game.

(2-1) Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that notifies a player of an advantageous operating mode using a notifying device controlled by a main control device. In such a gaming machine, when a start operation or the like for starting one game is performed, an advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification means. However, in such a gaming machine, when performing a pseudo game that is an effect using the reels, if an advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification means in the same way as when no pseudo game is performed, the pseudo game is However, there is a risk that players may be misled into thinking that it is a real game, or that it becomes unclear whether it is a pseudo game or a real game, leading to confusion.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, in a normal game in which a pseudo game does not occur during AT (for example, the "N-1 game" game in FIG. 16), While the mode of the stop operation may be notified on each of the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27a, during a pseudo game (for example, the “Nth game” pseudo game in FIG. 16), Although the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the liquid crystal display 27a, the mode of the stop operation may not be notified on the notification display 60. In a game (for example, the "Nth game" main game in FIG. 16), the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the notification display 60 as well.

As a result, during the pseudo game, advantageous operation modes are not displayed on the notification display 60 even during AT. As a result, it is possible to prevent confusion and misunderstanding that the game is a real game even though it is a pseudo game. In addition, in the main game after the pseudo game ends, an advantageous operation mode may be displayed on the notification display 60 when an AT combination or the like is won, which reduces the player's profit. This can be prevented. On the other hand, even during the simulated game, sub-side navigation effects etc. may be executed on the liquid crystal display 27a, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 17(b) and 17(d), the mode of the stop operation ( The pressing order 321) and the mode of the stop operation notified by the notification display 60 in the main game after the end of the pseudo game ("6" is displayed, "6" is the pressing order from FIG. 6(b) 321) indicate the same content, the notification display 60 does not notify the mode of the stop operation during the "Nth game" pseudo-game, and the "Nth" pseudo-game After the end, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the notification display 60 at the timing when the random delay process is started (see FIG. 23(b)).

As a result, the mode of the stop operation is not notified on the notification display 60 during the pseudo game, regardless of the mode of the stop operation that is notified. Therefore, it is possible to prevent players from having misunderstandings and causing confusion. Further, after the pseudo game ends, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the notification display 60 at the timing when the random delay process which is the preparation stage for the main game is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally performing the stop operation first before the mode of the stop operation is notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's profits from being reduced.

(3-1) Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that notifies a player of an advantageous operating mode using a notifying device controlled by a main control device. Some of these gaming machines notify that an advantageous operation mode can be provided. However, in such a gaming machine, when performing a pseudo game that is an effect using the reels, if an advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification means in the same way as when no pseudo game is performed, the pseudo game However, there is a risk that players may be misled into thinking that it is a real game, or that it becomes unclear whether it is a pseudo game or a real game, leading to confusion. Further, there has been no focus on how to control the notification that an advantageous operation mode is possible during a pseudo game, and no study has been conducted at all.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, during the advantageous period, the mode of the stop operation is notified on each of the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27a during AT gaming as shown in FIG. There is a case where the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on (see "N-1 game" in FIG. 16), and when the AT game is in progress and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on. However, during the pseudo game, the notification display 60 does not notify the mode of the stop operation, while the advantageous period notification lamp 80 continues to be lit (the "Nth game" in FIG. 16). ” during the pseudo game), and in the main game after the pseudo game ends, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the notification display 60 (see during the main game of “Nth game” in FIG. 16). There is.

As a result, during the AT game, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is maintained in a lit state even during the pseudo game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful that the AT game has ended due to the end of the lighting state of the advantageous period notification lamp 80. On the other hand, during the pseudo game, the mode of the stop operation is not notified on the notification display 60, and after the pseudo game ends, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the notification display 60. Therefore, it is possible to prevent players from having the misunderstanding that the game is actually a real game even though they are playing a pseudo game, and from causing confusion. Further, since the mode of the stop operation can be notified after the pseudo game ends, it is possible to prevent the player's profits from being reduced.

(3-2) In addition, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, even during a normal game, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the liquid crystal display 27a during a pseudo game. On the other hand, the mode of the stop operation is not notified on the notification display 60, and furthermore, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is not turned on (in the case of "Nth game" in FIG. 18). (See pseudo-gaming).

Thereby, even during the normal game, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game. On the other hand, even if the mode of the stop operation is notified on the liquid crystal display 27a during normal gaming, the mode of the stop operation is not notified on the notification display 60. Therefore, it is possible to prevent players from having the misunderstanding that the game is actually a real game even though they are playing a pseudo game, and from causing confusion. Further, even if the mode of the stop operation is notified on the liquid crystal display 27a during the normal game, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 will not be turned on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that the information has been migrated to AT or the like.

(4) Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that notifies a player of an advantageous operating mode by a notifying device controlled by a main control device. However, in such a gaming machine, when performing a pseudo game that is an effect using the reels, if an advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification means in the same way as when no pseudo game is performed, the pseudo game However, there is a risk that players may be misled into thinking that it is a real game, or that it becomes unclear whether it is a pseudo game or a real game, leading to confusion. In addition, when a pseudo game is played, no one has paid attention to how to specify an advantageous operation mode to be notified, and no study has been conducted at all.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the value specified in step S35 of FIG. 6(a) is stored in the push order buffer, and the value stored in step S14 of FIG. 5 is acquired and displayed at least for notification. The mode of the stop operation to be notified by the device 60 is specified. Further, when a pseudo game is not occurring during AT, the mode of the stop operation may be notified on each of the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27a, for example, as in "N-1 game" in FIG. 16. do it like this. Furthermore, when the mode of the stop operation is to be notified and a pseudo game occurs, the value specified in step S35 of FIG. 6(a) is saved in the push order buffer before the pseudo game starts, and the pseudo game is While the notification display 60 does not notify the mode of the stop operation during the game, the value of the push order buffer is held, and after the pseudo game ends, the value of the push order buffer is held in step S14 of FIG. The mode of the stop operation specified from the above is notified on the notification display 60.

As a result, the mode of the stop operation is not notified on the notification display 60 during the pseudo game even during AT. Therefore, it is possible to prevent players from having the misunderstanding that the game is actually a real game even though they are playing a pseudo game, and from causing confusion. On the other hand, after the pseudo game ends, the value specified and stored in step S35 of FIG. 6(a) before starting the pseudo game is held at least while the pseudo game is being played. The mode of the stop operation based on the value of the push order buffer is notified on the notification display 60. Therefore, the processing load for notifying the mode of the stop operation on the notification display 60 can be distributed between before the start of the pseudo game and after the end of the pseudo game. In addition, since the value of the push order buffer specified before the start of the pseudo game is used, the value for specifying the mode of the stop operation multiple times, such as before the start of the pseudo game and after the end of the pseudo game, is used as an AT role, etc. There is no need to perform processing to specify based on the information, and the processing load can be reduced.

(5-1) Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that notifies a player of an advantageous operating mode by a notifying device controlled by a main control device. Further, among such gaming machines, there are those that notify that an advantageous operation mode is possible, and those that perform a pseudo game that is a performance using reels. However, there has been no focus on how to specify the timing to notify or end that an advantageous operation mode can be announced, or the timing to start or end a simulated game, nor has any consideration been given. .

Therefore, the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment includes a plurality of pseudo game modes that can specify that a pseudo game is in progress, and other modes that can specify that the pseudo game has ended or that the pseudo game is not in progress. A game specifying lamp 82 and a liquid crystal display 27a (hereinafter also referred to as game specifying lamp 82, etc.) are provided to enable notification of any of the types of modes. In addition, regarding the game specifying lamp 82, etc., as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25(b), the start lever operation to end the pseudo game and the timings related to the start lever operation (timings in the embodiment and timings 1 to 4) are triggered by the pseudo game specific notification. Each) was used as an opportunity to end the pseudo game specific notification. On the other hand, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on when the start lever is operated, as shown in the timing of the embodiment of FIG. 24(a), the timing of the embodiment of FIG. 24(b), and timing 4. As shown in step S23 in FIG. 5, the timing is based on a stop operation to stop the rotation of only one of the reels 11L to 11R in a game where the advantageous period ends when only one reel is rotating. The light is turned off at a timing after (YES in step S17) and until the game end process (for example, processes such as steps S19 and S20) is completed.

As a result, when operating the start lever, the player is given a sense of expectation that a pseudo-game specific notification will be made on the game specifying lamp 82, etc., and that the advantageous period notification lamp 80 will be lit. You can hold it. On the other hand, since the timing at which the pseudo game specific notification ends in the game specifying lamp 82 and the like and the timing at which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 turns off are different, it is possible to determine whether the pseudo game ends or the advantageous period ends. It is possible to prevent players from being notified of both at the same time and greatly disappointing their expectations. In addition, it is possible to disperse the attention of the player to each of the game specifying lamp 82 and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 in terms of timing, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player will miss the game.

(5-2) Further, FIG. 24 shows other examples in which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on, such as timing 1 in FIG. 24(a) and timing 2 in FIG. 24(b). , 3, the reels 11L to 11R are turned on at a timing different from the start lever operation that can start the pseudo game specific notification, and as shown in step S23 of FIG. After the timing based on the stop operation to stop the rotation of the reel in a state where only one of the reels is rotating (YES in step S17), the game end process (for example, the process in steps S19, S20, etc.) ) is also shown.

In this case, since the timing at which the pseudo game specific notification is performed in the game specifying lamp 82 etc. and the timing at which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on are different, the anticipation for the start of the pseudo game and the timing at which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on are different. It is possible to disperse the period and the anticipation for the start of AT in terms of timing. In addition, since the timing at which the pseudo game specific notification ends in the game specifying lamp 82 and the like and the timing at which the advantageous period notification lamp 80 turns off are different, both the end of the pseudo game and the end of the advantageous period are different. It is possible to prevent players' expectations from being greatly disappointed due to being notified at the same time. In addition, it is possible to disperse the attention of the player to each of the game specifying lamp 82 and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 in terms of timing, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the player will miss the game.

(5-3) Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that notifies a player of an advantageous operating mode using a notifying device controlled by a main control device. However, in such a gaming machine, when performing a pseudo game that is an effect using the reels, if an advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification means in the same way as when no pseudo game is performed, the pseudo game However, there is a risk that players may be misled into thinking that it is a real game, or that it becomes unclear whether it is a pseudo game or a real game, leading to confusion.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the timing at which the stop operation is notified on the notification display 60 when the specific condition that triggers the execution of the pseudo game during AT is set as shown in FIG. As shown in the "Nth game" pseudo game, the timing is not the timing that overlaps with the timing when the pseudo game specific notification is being made in the game specifying lamp 82, etc., but the timing related to the start of the random delay process after the pseudo game ends. (timings of the example in FIG. 23(b), timings 1 to 3, etc.). Note that the timing to end the pseudo game specific notification in this case is the timing of the embodiment shown in FIG. 25(b), and is not the timing 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 25(b).

This prevents the notification display 60 from notifying the mode of the stop operation even though the pseudo game specifying notification is being performed on the game specifying lamp 82 and the like. As a result, it is possible to prevent confusion and misunderstanding that the game is a real game even though it is a pseudo game. In addition, after the pseudo game ends, the stop operation is displayed on the notification display 60 at the preparatory stage of the main game related to the random delay process that prepares the start of the main game, and at least before the stop is enabled. The mode is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally performing the stop operation first before the mode of the stop operation is notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's profits from being reduced.

(5-4) In (5-3) above, the timing for performing the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 27a in response to displaying the mode of the stop operation on the notification display 60 is As shown in the pseudo game of "game number", the timing is not the timing that overlaps with the timing when the pseudo game specific notification is performed in the game specifying lamp 82 etc., but the timing related to the start of the random delay process after the pseudo game ends ( Step S126 in FIG. 15, the timing related to (corresponding to) the start of the random delay process after the end of the pseudo game, for example, the timing when the reel rotation starts, the timing when the reel rotation starts and reaches the steady rotation speed , the timing when the stop operation is enabled, etc.).

This prevents the liquid crystal display 27a from notifying the mode of the stop operation even though the pseudo game specifying notification is performed on the game specifying lamp 82. As a result, it is possible to prevent confusion and misunderstanding that the game is a real game even though it is a pseudo game. In addition, after the pseudo game ends, the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 at least before the stop is enabled during the preparation stage of the main game related to the random delay process that prepares the start of the main game. is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally performing the stop operation first before the mode of the stop operation is notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's profits from being reduced.

(6) In the slot machine 1 described above, as shown in steps S09 to S11 in FIG. (when it is time to bet). When a bonus is in effect or when the set number of bets is 2 coins, etc., the determination in step S09 is YES, so a pseudo game is executed even if the specific conditions are met. Not done. Thereby, making it possible to execute the pseudo game in a state other than during the bonus period can improve the interest of the game. Further, in order to cause the pseudo game to be executed, it is possible to recommend the player to play a game with a bet of 3 coins. Furthermore, in this case, when betting 2 coins or during a bonus, the player is in a state of low expectations in which he cannot expect to acquire much of the gaming media compared to when betting 3 coins, etc., and pseudo-games do not occur in this low expectation state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent such dissatisfaction in advance, with the aim of preventing dissatisfaction that the player may have due to having his/her expectations aroused by pseudo-games in a state of low expectations.

(7) In the slot machine 1 described above, as described with reference to FIG. 26, regarding the image of the pseudo game specific notification displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game, a character image such as "Pseudo game in progress" is displayed. The outer periphery of the band area to be scrolled is surrounded by a single color such as black, and furthermore, it is set at a position that does not overlap with the edge (for example, the bottom side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the image of the pseudo game specific notification from blending into the background of the game screen and becoming difficult to confirm.

Further, the relationship between the length L of the band region, the length M of the character image to be scrolled, and the interval N between the character images is determined to be (M+N)≦L/2. Therefore, in the pseudo game specific notification image, regardless of the scroll position of the text image, the text image that is being scrolled is displayed from the start point (doubt) to the end point (middle) of the text image. This means that the character images that appear are always included. As a result, the entire character image can be viewed by the player regardless of the scrolling timing. To clearly distinguish between a pseudo game and a real game so as not to misidentify the pseudo game and the real game in a conventional gaming machine in which a pseudo game may be executed. However, by devising the display mode of the image of the pseudo game specific notification as described in (7), it is possible to prevent misidentification.

(8) In the slot machine 1 described above, as shown in FIG. 15, it is possible to perform navigation effects etc. during a pseudo game (step S121), and even during a normal game where a pseudo game is not occurring. The performance can be executed (step S126). The navigation performance during the normal game ends if an operation error is made, as shown in steps S130 and S131. On the other hand, the navigation effects, etc. during the pseudo-gaming are not performed between steps S122 and S124, so the navigation effects, etc. will continue even if an operation error occurs. continue. That is, it is determined that the navigation performance during a pseudo game can be handled differently from the navigation performance during a normal game. Conventionally, there has been a need to increase the motivation of players to participate in pseudo-games in gaming machines where pseudo-games may be executed, and in this way, it is possible to increase the variations of navigation effects etc. displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, by making the modes of navigation effects different, it is possible to understand the difference between a pseudo game and a real game (normal game) based on the difference in navigation effects.

(9) In the slot machine 1 described above, the values of various counters used to calculate the advantageous period stay ratio, accessory ratio, accessory condition ratio, instruction-inclusive accessory ratio, etc. can be updated, The calculation of the ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the instructed accessory ratio, etc. is not performed during the pseudo game processing in step S11, the reel start processing (including the random delay processing) in step S15, etc. , as shown in step S20 in FIG. 5, is performed in a process (such as a payout process) after all the reels have stopped. This allows the processing load to be distributed. Traditionally, pseudo-games have been played as a part of the main game, but if the number of games, payouts, and number of coins are updated due to a pseudo-stop in a pseudo-game or a display result that is stopped due to a pseudo-stop, various counters may not display accurate numbers. Although there is a risk that counting and calculation may become impossible, such a risk can be prevented by not updating the various counters in the pseudo game.

(10) In the slot machine 1 described above, the stopper lamp, which is an LED mounted inside the operation section of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R, is configured to notify that stoppage is enabled during the main game (Fig. 8, step S72) and the mode of notifying that the stop is enabled during the pseudo game (step S44 of FIG. 7) are different. In gaming machines where conventional pseudo-games may be executed, it is required that the difference between pseudo-games and real games be clearly understood so that there is no misidentification between pseudo-games and real games. However, this also prevents the appearance of the stop lamp from giving rise to the misunderstanding that the game is a real game even though it is a pseudo game, and from causing confusion.

(11) In the slot machine 1 described above, the game specifying lamp 82 that performs pseudo game specifying notification can notify that an AT is in progress or that a CZ is being played by changing the lighting mode. Conventionally, in gaming machines where pseudo games may be executed, it has been required to clearly distinguish between pseudo games and real games so that there is no misunderstanding between them. However, as a result, it is possible to effectively utilize the limited space of the front door 5 while providing the game identifying lamp 82 that can clearly identify a pseudo game.

(12) In the slot machine 1 described above, as shown in FIG. 22(a) etc., while the reels are pseudo-stopped, random delay processing is started, and while the reel rotation is delayed, It also outputs an excitation signal at regular intervals to cause slight vibrations. Conventionally, reel control during a pseudo game has been required to be different from that of the main game, and this has resulted in a pseudo stop for the player even before the reel rotation actually starts in the main game. You can notify that.

(13) In the slot machine 1 described above, when a navigation effect, etc. is executed during the pseudo game shown in FIG. 21(b), and a stop operation that matches the navigation effect, etc. is performed (in FIG. When BAR is complete (successful), the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27a as shown in FIG. When the operation cannot be performed (in FIG. 21, BAR misalignment: failure), the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the notification display 60 at the start of the random delay, as shown in FIG. 21(f), and the liquid crystal display After the restoration notification is given on the display 27a, the process moves to FIG. 21(e). There has been a long-standing need to improve players' motivation to participate in simulated games, but this will prevent players from having an advantage or disadvantage depending on the mode of the stop operation during simulated games, and will also be able to prevent players from having an advantage or disadvantage in the event of a failure. Even so, it is possible to maintain expectations for the revival.

(14) In the slot machine 1 described above, a pseudo game can be executed even during a normal game, which is a non-payout period when the payout rate is less than 1 (see Fig. 18), and when the payout rate is 1 or more, the pseudo game can be executed. When a pseudo game is executed during AT, which is the ball payout period, the notification is played at the timing related to the start of the random delay process, as shown in the "Nth game" in FIG. The mode of the stop operation is displayed on the display 60. Conventionally, there has been a need for ingenuity in the use of simulated games, but this can suggest that it is time for the ball to be released.

(15) In the slot machine 1 described above, when the power is cut off during a pseudo game and the power is restored, it is determined in step S61 etc. of FIG. Wait processing is performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the main game from being stopped and validated while the reel positional relationship maintains a predetermined relationship. Furthermore, as shown in step S47 in FIG. 7, during the pseudo game, the pseudo game can be ended midway by performing a pseudo cancel operation. In this case as well, it is determined in step S61 etc. of FIG. 8 that it is after the pseudo game, and the random delay process is performed in the same way as after the power failure recovery during the pseudo game. Conventional gaming machines are required to reduce the processing load, and this allows pseudo-cancellation without adding new processing, while also making it possible to maintain the positional relationship of the reels even after the pseudo-cancellation. It is possible to prevent the main game from being stopped and validated while maintaining a predetermined relationship.

(16) In the slot machine 1 described above, as shown in steps S48 and S49 in FIG. cause a pseudo-stop. When a pseudo-stop is forced, the pseudo-stop is performed in an optimal manner for the player. In the past, there was a risk that the pseudo-gaming would drag on for a long time and affect the progress of the main game. This can prevent stagnation.

(17) In the above slot machine 1, as shown in step S109 in FIG. 14, when the pseudo game ends, the game specifying lamp 82 is controlled in a manner according to the state before the pseudo game starts. As a result, when the state before the start of the pseudo game is AT, the control is performed in an AT mode, and when the state before the start of the pseudo game is favorable, the control is performed to the non-lighting state.

(18) In the slot machine 1 described above, as shown in FIG. 25, the end timing of the pseudo game specific notification is the timing when the start lever is operated (timing before the random delay process starts). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be any of timings 1 to 4 related to the operation of the start lever. As a result, it is possible to continue displaying the pseudo game specific notification even after the random delay process has started, so it is possible to maintain expectations for the continuation of the pseudo game (second pseudo game, etc.). can.

(19) In the above-mentioned slot machine 1, as explained in FIG. 17(c), the image displayed when the symbol combination comes to a pseudo stop in a pseudo game is only the symbol stopped on the winning line NL. Instead, it is permitted to display images related to symbols that are not stopped on the winning line NL. On the other hand, when a symbol combination is displayed in this game, it is possible to display an image related to a symbol that is stopped on the winning line NL, but it is possible to display an image related to a symbol that is not stopped on the winning line NL. It cannot be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variations of images displayed when a symbol combination is pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game.

(20) In the slot machine 1 described above, in steps S123 and S124 of FIG. 15, when it is determined that a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the previous operation during the pseudo game, "Let's make a pseudo stop!" ” will be performed to promote a pseudo-stop operation. On the other hand, in steps S128 and S129 of FIG. 15, when it is determined that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the previous operation during the main game, a stop operation such as "Let's stop the reels!" A promotion performance (a mode different from the pseudo-stop operation promotion performance) is performed. Conventionally, it has been required to prevent misunderstandings between pseudo-games and real games, and this will prevent the misunderstanding that a pseudo-game is a real game even though it is a pseudo-game. This can prevent them from holding each other and causing confusion. Note that the mode of the pseudo-stop operation promotion effect and the mode of the stop operation promotion effect may be the same mode.

(21) The slot machine 1 described above is equipped with a game specifying lamp 82 which is a different device from the advantageous period notification lamp 60, and the game specifying lamp 82 performs pseudo game specifying notification. Conventionally, it has been required to avoid misidentification between a pseudo game and a real game, but this makes the advantageous period notification lamp 60 a dedicated device for notifying that it is an advantageous period. It is possible to prevent a problem in which it becomes difficult for a player to understand whether the period is in progress or not.

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The above embodiments should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims are included. Modifications to the embodiment are illustrated below.

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While displaying the performance customization promotion image or displaying the performance customization reset selection image shown in FIG. Regarding an example in which an item is temporarily selected and the provisionally selected item is determined (selected) based on the operation of the determination switch 81a of the production operation section 81, that is, an example in which both the up/down, left/right switches and the determination switch 81a are used. explained. However, while displaying the performance customization promotion image or displaying the performance customization reset selection image shown in FIG. 30, the decision (selection) may be made using at least some of the performance operation units 81 . As the first performance customization reset selection image, for example, a message such as "Do you want to reset the performance customization?" and a "Yes" item and a guide image are displayed, and by operating the decision switch 81a of the performance operation section 81, A message such as "Are you sure you want to reset? If you do not want to reset, please leave it alone." is displayed, and the remaining operable time (for example, a countdown display from 10 seconds) is displayed, and the user presses the decision switch 81a within the remaining operable time. When the operation is accepted again, the setting information is initialized to the initial setting state, and when the decision switch 81a is left unattended for the remaining operation time without any operation, the effect customization is performed while maintaining the custom setting state. The selection image related to reset may be hidden. Further, regarding the second performance customization reset selection image, similarly to the first performance customization reset selection image, it may be possible to determine whether or not to reset by operating the decision switch 81a in the performance operation section 81. good. In this case as well, the second effect customization reset selection image may be ended even when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without determining whether or not to reset it. Also, while the effect customization reset selection image is being displayed when "return to default" is selected as shown in FIG. It is possible to decide whether or not to reset by operating the button, and by pressing and holding the decision switch 81a, the process of returning to the previous screen is performed in the same way as when the "return" item is selected. You can. On the other hand, while the second performance customization reset selection image in FIG. 30(c) is being displayed, the long press operation on the decision switch 81a is disabled, and the process of returning to the previous screen is not performed. You can.

Further, the provisional selection operation and the main selection operation may be operations on the same operation unit. For example, if the liquid crystal display 27b is a touch panel display, an operation on the touch panel and a touch operation on a predetermined determination area is the main selection operation; A touch operation may be detected as a temporary selection operation.

In the above embodiment and modification, the setting promotion images shown in FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b) are generated when none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating and as the game progresses. Specific performances (for example, continuous performances that continue over multiple games, chance button performances that prompt the operation of the chance switch 81F, during a pseudo game, after the symbol combination is pseudo stopped in the pseudo game and until the transition to the main game) An example has been described in which the display is displayed during the standby period when the program is not being executed. However, the setting promotion images shown in FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b) may be displayed during the standby period, or may be displayed when none of the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The display is not limited to this, and may be displayed regardless of whether or not a specific performance is being performed. In this case, when there is a standby period during a specific production, images related to the specific production are continuously displayed, and the image shown in FIG. ) or the image shown in FIG. 30(b) may be displayed. Note that the AT-related game information that may be displayed during AT may be displayed in different ways depending on whether or not a specific performance is being performed. For example, the AT-related game information may be displayed during a specific performance. The display size may be reduced, or the AT-related game information may be hidden. In addition, the setting promotion images shown in FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b) are displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed without any of the reels 11L to 11R rotating and no operation being detected. Alternatively, the display may start at the same time as the above-mentioned demonstration effect.

In the above embodiments and modifications, an example has been described in which, while displaying the effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. , but is not limited to this, by operating the upper button of the up, down, left, and right buttons, for example, a transition is made to a menu screen for the "Wallpaper" item, and by operating the lower button, a transition is made to a menu screen for the "Navi Voice" item. You can do it like this. Even in this case, while the second effect customization reset selection image shown in FIG. In addition to not performing the process of returning to the screen, any operation of the up button or the down button may be disabled and the process of transitioning to another menu screen may not be performed. .

In the above embodiments and modifications, the setting promotion image displayed during the waiting period shown in FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b) indicates whether or not the player is in an advantageous state such as AT An example was explained in which the image is the same regardless. However, the setting promotion image may display a different image when the user is in an advantageous state than when the user is not in an advantageous state.

In the above embodiments and modifications, when a game is started while the performance customization promotion image shown in FIG. It may also be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b. Specifically, when the start switch 19 is operated to start a game while displaying the effect customization promotion image shown in FIG. The effect customization menu screen shown in b) may be displayed for a predetermined period of time.

(About the player menu screen)
In the above embodiments and modifications, the operation of the decision button 81a or the chance switch 81F was exemplified as an operation that triggers the display of the player menu screen, but instead of or in addition to this, for example, It may also be an operation on a switch. Specifically, the player menu screen is displayed when any operation is performed on the performance operation section 81 during the waiting period (including FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b)). Good too.

In the situation where the player menu screen in the above embodiment is displayed, an example has been described in which the game items shown in FIGS. 27 to 29 can be selected and determined. It is not limited to the game items shown in . As game items, instead of or in addition to these, for example, a volume adjustment item to adjust the volume, a light intensity adjustment item to adjust the light intensity, a BGM selection item to select the BGM, winning history or winning history of RBB and small roles. Game history items to be displayed, performance-related items for setting the appearance rate and reliability of a predetermined performance, etc. may be defined.

(Regarding related matters)
In the embodiments and modifications described above, the liquid crystal display 27a is illustrated as the first display section, and the sub-liquid crystal display 27b, which is separate from the liquid crystal display 27a, is illustrated as the second display section. However, as long as the second display section has a smaller display area than the first display section, it does not have to be a separate display, but can be assigned the same display area as the first display section. There may be. Specifically, the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a in the above embodiments and modified examples is divided into a first display area (the majority of the display area) and a second display area (a part of the display area) that is smaller than the first display area. ), the first display area may be the first display section, and the second display area may be the second display section. In this case, the second display area has, for example, a horizontal width equal to one quarter of the horizontal width of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a, and a vertical width equal to one equal half of the vertical width of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27a. It is also possible to use a display area as follows. Further, the boundary between the first display area and the second display area may be visually separated by disposing a predetermined member.

In the above embodiments and modifications, examples have been shown in which the technical matters (concepts) described using FIGS. 27 to 32 are applied to a display mounted on a slot machine. However, the technical matter (concept) explained using FIGS. 27 to 32 is that multiple types of symbols can be created by firing a game ball into the game area and entering the starting prize opening provided in the game area. The present invention may be applied to a display device installed in a pachinko game machine that variably displays and then stops to display symbol combinations. In this case, the waiting period corresponds to a state in which multiple types of symbols are not variably displayed, and the standby cancellation condition is that a game ball is fired and enters the starting prize hole during the waiting period, and multiple types of symbols are displayed. A condition that is satisfied when variable display is started may be applicable. In addition, the advantageous state corresponds to a jackpot state or a probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of becoming a jackpot state is improved, and the specific image includes the total number of game balls paid out during the jackpot state or probability fluctuation state. This applies, and the specific period in the advantageous state may correspond to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which it is certain that if you hit the jackpot, you will be transferred to the probability fluctuating state).

In the above embodiments and modified examples, an image for notifying that a pseudo game is in progress (a pseudo game specific notification image), an image for a stop operation promotion performance, and a pseudo stop operation promotion performance are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. An example was explained. However, images for notifying that a pseudo game is in progress (pseudo game specific notification image), stop operation promotion performance, and pseudo stop operation promotion performance are not limited to this, and may be used on the player menu screen or on the second It may be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal display 27b that displays the effect customization reset selection image. In this case, on the sub liquid crystal display 27b, an image for notifying that a pseudo game is in progress (image of pseudo game specific notification) and a stop operation are displayed, rather than the player menu screen or the second performance customization reset selection image. Images of promotion effects and pseudo-stop operation promotion effects may be displayed with priority.

(About when the reels start rotating)
An example has been described in which when the reels start rotating in the above embodiment, the process of step S15 in FIG. 5 is performed in the main game, and the process in step S42 in FIG. 7 is performed in the pseudo game. Specifically, in the process of step S15 in FIG. 5 in the main game, the process for the main game (for example, steps S61 to S69) is performed, whereas in the process in step S42 in FIG. Game processing is performed. For this reason, in the above embodiment, the processing content of step S15 in FIG. 5 in the main game at the time of starting the reel rotation is different from the processing content in step S42 of FIG. 7 in the pseudo game, that is, An example has been described in which a process dedicated to the main game and a process dedicated to the pseudo game are provided as the process. On the other hand, the excitation pattern (control data) for outputting an excitation signal to the reel motor when the reel rotation starts is determined by the process in step S15 in FIG. 5 in the main game and in step S42 in FIG. 7 in the pseudo game. The same control data may be used for the processing, or different control data may be used for the processing.

Further, the process used when starting the reel rotation may be the same process (all or partially common) for the main game and the pseudo game. In addition, even if the process used when starting the reel rotation is the same between the main game and the pseudo game (all common, some common), the excitation pattern used when the reel starts rotating ( The control data) may be the same data (all shared, partially shared) for the main game and the pseudo game, or may be different data. In addition, if the main game and the pseudo-game have the same data (all common, some common), and the steady rotation speed (predetermined speed) that should be reached in the main game and the constant rotation speed that should be reached in the pseudo-game If the speeds are different, the control data for the faster speed (e.g., steady rotation speed in this game) is stored in a ROM, etc., and when reaching the faster speed (e.g., at the start of the game). The control data is used to control the reel rotation, whereas when the speed reaches a slower speed (for example, at the start of a pseudo game), the control data used to control the reel rotation until the slow speed is reached is used. Reel rotation control may be performed using data.

(About stopping activation)
In the above embodiment, as a process for validating the main stop in the main game, the processes in steps S71 and S72 in FIG. 8 are performed after waiting time elapse determination (step S12 in FIG. 5), and pseudo-stop is enabled in the pseudo game. As the process for this purpose, an example has been described in which the process of step S44 in FIG. 7 in step S11 before the wait time elapse determination (step S12 in FIG. 5) is performed. In other words, an example has been described in which the processing for validating the actual stop or validating the pseudo-stop differs in timing between the main game and the pseudo-game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processes for validating the actual stop or validating the pseudo-stop may be made to be the same in terms of timing. For example, after the wait time elapse determination in FIG. 5 (step S12 in FIG. 5), steps S09 to S11 may be performed, and step S15 may also be performed. Thereby, regardless of whether it is a real game or a pseudo game, it is possible to wait for the start of rotation of the reels until the wait time has elapsed, and to perform processing for validating the stop after the reels have rotated. In this case, the process for validating the stop may be the same process (all common, some common) for the main game and the pseudo game. If the process for enabling the stop is the same process, and the steady rotation speed (predetermined speed) that should be reached in the main game is different from the constant speed that should be reached in the pseudo game, the certain speed will be reached. As the reference speed for determining whether or not the game has been played, a speed may be read and set depending on whether the actual game is started or the pseudo game is started.

(Regarding when the reel rotation stops)
An example has been described in which, when the reel rotation is stopped in the above embodiment, the process of step S16 in FIG. 5 is performed in the main game, and the process in step S45 in FIG. 7 is performed in the pseudo game. In the process of step S16 in FIG. 5, when a stop operation is performed, for example, any of the symbols arranged within a predetermined retractable range from the symbol located on the winning line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is selected. This is a process of drawing the line to the winning line NL and stopping it, and specifically, stopping position determination data is used to determine the stopping position according to the winning combination within the pull-in possible range. The stop position determination data is stored in the ROM 67 in advance. On the other hand, in the process of step S45 in FIG. 7, an example has been described in which the same process as the reel stop process in step S16 may be performed. In other words, the process used to stop the reel rotation may be the same process (all or partially common) for the main game and the pseudo game. In this case, the process of step S45 may use the stop position determination data itself used in the process of step S16. However, in terms of the internal processing of a gaming machine (slot machine), if the data of the machine itself is used in the same way as the actual game, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the actual game and the pseudo game, which may cause confusion during inspections, etc. there is a possibility. For this reason, when using the stop position determination data stored in the ROM 67 in the process of step S45, although it is exactly the same data as the stop position determination data used in the process of step S16, an identification is required to specify the data to be used. The information (for example, data label, etc.) may be different from that used in the process of step S16, or the address of the write destination may be different from that used in the process of step S16 when it is once written to a predetermined area of the RAM 65. It may be made to be different from the address. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows efficient inspection.

(Regarding the start and end triggers of pseudo game specific notification)
In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which, in FIG. 5, after performing the processing of steps S09 to S11 regarding the pseudo game, the wait time elapsed determination is performed in step S12. Therefore, the pseudo game start command, which is the process in step S41 in FIG. 7, is transmitted when it is determined that the start lever has been activated in step S02 in FIG. An example has been described in which the game end command is sent before determining whether the wait time has elapsed. As a result, the pseudo-game specific notification on at least the sub-control board 73 side is started when the start lever that triggered the pseudo-game is operated. However, the pseudo game specific notification is not limited to this as long as it is started in response to the start lever being operated. For example, after the wait time elapse determination in FIG. 5 (step S12 in FIG. 5), It is also possible to perform steps S09 to S11. In this case, the pseudo game start command in step S41 of FIG. 7 is transmitted after the start lever is operated and when the wait time has elapsed. As a result, the pseudo game specific notification can be started when the start lever that triggered the pseudo game is operated and it is determined that the wait time has elapsed.

Further, when it is determined in step S10 that a pseudo game is to be executed when the specific condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S11, and in step S41, a pseudo game start command is transmitted to start pseudo game specific notification (FIG. 14 Step S106), when the introduction operation is performed after the pseudo game (step S50 in FIG. 7), a pseudo game end command is sent in step S51 to end the pseudo game specific notification (step S109 in FIG. 7). ) example explained. However, a predetermined command is sent at a timing corresponding to the operation of the start lever that triggered the pseudo game (for example, a command sent at any of the timings shown in FIG. 25(a)), and the pseudo game is started. When the start of the game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side, the pseudo game start command may not be transmitted in step S41. Further, a predetermined command is transmitted at a timing corresponding to the end of the pseudo game (for example, a command sent at any of the timings shown in FIG. 25(b)), and the sub control board 73 side instructs the end of the pseudo game When it can be specified, the pseudo game end command may not be sent in step S51. Even in this case, the pseudo game start command in step S41 and the pseudo game end command in step S51 are sent to the test machine when the gaming machine is connected to a predetermined test machine and a test is performed. It may be configured such that it is possible to do so.

(Regarding the promotion of operation of the start lever (start switch 19))
In the above embodiment, at a timing when the start lever can be operated, lever operation promotion effects (for example, displaying a message such as "Hit the lever!") prompting the player to operate the start lever, for example, in order to increase expectations for the player. ) may be performed. The lever operation promotion performance may be executed at a higher rate when the degree of advantage for the player is high than when it is low, depending on the result of the winning combination lottery, AT shift lottery, etc. However, the lever operation promotion effect is performed immediately after the prescribed number of bets is set and during the pre-game period when operation of the start lever to start one game can be accepted (the determination process of step S02 in FIG. 5). During the repeated period), the game may not be executed or may be executed only at a lower rate than when it is not the pre-game period. During the pre-game period, it is unclear whether a pseudo game will be started by operating the start lever or whether the actual game will start immediately. It is possible to prevent the player from drawing too much attention to the operation and from making the player have more expectations than necessary. On the other hand, during a period in which an introduction operation or an operation for starting the next pseudo game can be accepted (a period during which the determination process in step S50 in FIG. 7 is repeated), a lever operation promotion effect may be performed, for example. , may be executed at a higher rate than in the pre-game period.

(About notification mode during pseudo-stop)
In the above embodiment, during a pseudo game, a pseudo game specific notification is performed, and during a pseudo game and during a pseudo stop, the reels are pseudo stopped at regular intervals as shown in FIG. 22(a). An example of causing slight vibrations has been explained. In other words, an example has been described in which when the reels are in a pseudo-stop, the reels are vibrated slightly at regular intervals and a pseudo-game specific notification is made to notify that the reel is in a pseudo-stop during a pseudo-game. However, when the reels are pseudo-stopped and a pseudo-game specific notification is performed, the pseudo-stop pattern 1 (FIG. 22(a)), which causes slight vibrations, is not used, but the pseudo-stop pattern 2 (FIG. 22(b)), which does not cause slight vibrations. )). Conversely, when a pseudo-stop is performed according to the pseudo-stop pattern 1, the pseudo-game specific notification may not be performed at least during the period. In other words, when performing a pseudo-stop using the pseudo-stop pattern 1, the pseudo-game specific notification may not be made only during the period of the pseudo-stop, and the pseudo-stop using the pseudo-stop pattern 1 is performed. The pseudo game specific notification may not be made over the period from the start of the pseudo game until the end of the pseudo game. In addition, during a pseudo game, a pseudo game specific notification is given in principle, but during a pseudo stop, the pseudo game specific notification is temporarily interrupted, and if the pseudo game is played multiple times, the pseudo stop ends. The pseudo game specific notification may be restarted when the reel rotation is started.

Furthermore, an example has been described in which the pseudo game specific notification is performed using the game specifying lamp 82 and the liquid crystal display 27a. It is sufficient that at least one of the notifications and the notification by the liquid crystal display 27a is performed. In addition, during the simulated game, benefits for the player (for example, the number of AT games granted or added, the high continuation rate of whether or not to continue AT, the high setting value, etc.) Depending on the degree of advantage, the combination of the type of pseudo stop pattern (pseudo stop pattern 1, pseudo stop pattern 2, etc.) and the type of pseudo game specific notification (game specific lamp 82, liquid crystal display 27a, etc.) It may be selected. Thereby, it is possible to provide the fun of predicting the degree of advantage of a benefit from a combination of notification modes during a pseudo game.

In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the fact that a pseudo game is being played is notified by the slight vibration of the reels that are pseudo stopped, the game specifying lamp 82, and the liquid crystal display 27a. However, the fact that a pseudo game is being played may be notified by any one of the slight vibration of the reels that are pseudo stopped, the game specifying lamp 82, and the liquid crystal display 27a. In addition, even if the pseudo-game specific notification is not performed by the game specifying lamp 82, it is possible to notify that the game is in AT or CZ using the game specifying lamp 82, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the game specifying lamp 82 is not used to issue a pseudo game specifying notification, the game specifying lamp 82 may not be provided in the gaming machine (it is not necessary to provide it). For example, when the pseudo game specification notification is performed on the liquid crystal display 27a, the game specification lamp 82 may not be mounted on the gaming machine.

(About timing to start measuring random delay time)
In the random delay weight process described in step S62 of FIG. 8 in the above embodiment, for example, after determining a delay time for delaying the rotation start timing of the reel to be rotated, the measurement of the delay time is started. , when the delay time has elapsed, a process of moving to the next step S63 etc. is performed in order to start the reel rotation. Here, the timing to start measuring the delay time may be the determined timing as long as it is after the delay time has been determined. The timing may be the timing when the excitation pattern of the excitation signal for causing slight vibration reaches a predetermined state. In other words, after the delay time is determined, until the excitation pattern of the reel subject to the delay reaches a predetermined state, the start of delay time measurement is waited, and the delay time measurement is started from the timing when the predetermined state is reached. You can also do this. If you start measuring the delay time without taking into account that the reel is vibrating slightly due to the pseudo-stop, it is possible that the reel is being excited by various excitation patterns when the delay time has elapsed. As a result, depending on the excitation pattern when the delay time has elapsed, there is a risk that step-out or the like may occur when the reel is excited with an excitation pattern for starting rotation of the reel. However, as mentioned above, the timing to start measuring the delay time is the timing when the excitation pattern of the excitation signal for slightly vibrating the reel subject to delay among the reels that are pseudo-stopped is in a predetermined state. Therefore, rotation can be smoothly started using the excitation pattern for starting rotation that is used after a random delay has elapsed.

Specifically, when the excitation pattern for starting reel rotation after the delay time has elapsed is determined as, for example, 1 phase → 1 phase + 2 phases → 2 phases → 2 phases + 3 phases →... If excitation in the excitation pattern is started after a delay time has elapsed at the timing when one phase is caused by slight vibration, the reel can start rotating smoothly. On the other hand, if excitation with the above excitation pattern is started after the delay time has elapsed at the timing of two-phase due to slight vibration during pseudo-stop, the reel rotation will change from two-phase excitation to one-phase excitation. Since the reel is once excited in the opposite direction, there is a risk that the reel will not be able to start rotating smoothly, and in some cases, there is a risk that it will step out. However, as mentioned above, the timing to start measuring the delay time is the timing when the excitation pattern of the excitation signal for slightly vibrating the reel subject to delay among the reels that are pseudo-stopped is in a predetermined state. Therefore, rotation can be smoothly started using the excitation pattern for starting rotation that is used after a random delay has elapsed.

Note that the predetermined state is, for example, a state (excitation state) designed in advance so that a delay time does not elapse at the timing of 2-phase or 2-phase + 3-phase due to slight vibration during a pseudo-stop. . In other words, even if the measurement of any delay time that can be set when the excitation pattern is, for example, one phase is started, if the excitation pattern is one phase when the delay time has elapsed, the excitation pattern is The state of one phase becomes the predetermined state. In addition, even if the measurement of any delay time that can be set when the excitation pattern is, for example, 2 phases + 3 phases, starts, if the excitation pattern is 1 phase when the delay time elapses, the excitation A state in which the pattern is 2-phase + 3-phase is a predetermined state. In addition, even if the measurement of any delay time that can be set is started when the reel is not vibrating slightly, if the excitation pattern is one phase when the delay time elapses, the reel is not vibrating slightly. A state in which the device is not vibrating is a predetermined state.

(others)
In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the game specifying lamp 82 that performs the pseudo game specifying notification is electrically connected to the sub-control board 73 and is controlled on the sub-control board 73 side. However, the game specifying lamp 82 may be electrically connected to the main control board 63 and controlled on the main control board 63 side. In addition, the game specifying lamp 82 can notify only that a pseudo game is in progress when a pseudo game specifying notification is being performed, and in other states (AT, CZ, etc.) where a pseudo game is not in progress, it is possible to notify that the pseudo game is in progress. Although an example has been described in which a notification is given for both purposes, the lamp is not limited to this, and may be a dedicated lamp that only makes a pseudo game specific notification.

In the above embodiment, as shown in steps S61 to S69 in FIG. 8, a delay time is determined for one reel in the order of the left reel 11L, the middle reel 11M, and the right reel 11R, and the rotation is performed over the delay time. An example has been described in which the rotation is started after the start is delayed, thereby transitioning to random delay processing for the next reel. However, the random delay process is not limited to this as long as the positional relationship of the reels 11L to 11R is randomly varied. For example, when starting the random delay process, the delay time for each of the reels 11L to 11R is After determining the delay time, measurement of the delay time may be started, and the reels may start rotating in order from the time when the determined delay time has elapsed.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which an excitation signal is output to the reel motor so that the reel that is pseudo-stopped vibrates slightly every certain period of time (for example, 500 msec), as shown in FIG. 22 and the like. However, it is not limited to this, as long as it outputs an excitation signal before a certain period of time has elapsed. It may also be something that may output . A plurality of excitation patterns including a first excitation pattern that outputs an excitation signal every first time that is less than a certain time, and a second excitation pattern that outputs an excitation signal every second time that is less than a certain time (>first time). Various types of excitation patterns are provided, such as benefits for players (for example, the number of AT games to be given or added, the high continuation rate of whether or not to continue AT, the high setting value, etc.) An excitation pattern is determined for each pseudo game, and the excitation pattern is determined for each pseudo game so that the higher the advantage, the higher the rate at which the second excitation pattern is selected than the first excitation pattern. The reels that are pseudo-stopped during the game may be controlled. Thereby, it is possible to provide the fun of predicting the degree of advantage of a benefit from the excitation pattern of the reels that are pseudo-stopped.

In addition, the manner in which the reel is caused to vibrate during pseudo-stopping is not limited to one type, but multiple types are determined, that is, multiple types of excitation signal patterns are determined when causing the reel to perform operations such as slight vibration. It may be something that exists. The plurality of types of motions may be those in which at least one of the plurality of parameters, such as the amplitude of vibration, the duration of vibration, and the speed and interval of vibration, are different. In addition, a first excitation pattern is used to operate the pseudo-stopped reel in the first type of mode, and a second type of excitation pattern (larger swing width than the first type, longer vibration time, etc.) A plurality of types of excitation patterns including a second excitation pattern are provided, and for example, benefits for players (for example, the number of AT games granted or added on, the high continuation rate of whether or not to continue AT) are provided. , the height of the set value, etc.), the excitation pattern is determined for each pseudo game so that the higher the advantage, the higher the ratio of the second excitation pattern being selected than the first excitation pattern, The reels that are pseudo-stopped during the pseudo game may be controlled based on the excitation pattern. Thereby, it is possible to provide the fun of predicting the degree of advantage of a benefit from the excitation pattern of the reels that are pseudo-stopped.

In addition, regarding the determination of the number of simulated games that can be played when a specific condition is met, for example, when a specific condition is met, benefits to the player (for example, the size of the number of AT games to be given or added, etc.) The number of simulated games is adjusted so that the higher the degree of advantage, the higher the rate of determination of the number of times, depending on the degree of advantage (high continuation rate of whether to continue AT, high setting value, etc.) may be determined. As another example, when a specific condition is established and a pseudo game is started, the continuation rate for continuing the pseudo game may be selected from among multiple types of continuation rates (for example, 30%, 60%, 90%, etc.). The number of simulated games may be specified by determining whether or not to perform the next simulated game after one simulated game ends, according to the continuation rate. In this case, depending on the degree of advantage of the benefits to the player (for example, the number of AT games granted or added, the high continuation rate of whether or not to continue AT, the high setting value, etc.) The continuation rate may be determined such that the higher the degree of advantage, the higher the rate at which a high continuation rate is determined. Thereby, it is possible to provide the fun of predicting the degree of advantage of a bonus based on the number of times the pseudo game is executed. In addition, regarding specific conditions, benefits for players (for example, the number of AT games granted or added on, the high continuation rate of whether or not to continue AT, the high setting value, etc.) are advantageous. The success or failure of the specific condition may be determined (specified) in such a way that the higher the degree of advantage, the higher the probability that the specific condition will be met.

In the pseudo game in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which all of the reels 11L to 11R are caused to pseudo-stop in accordance with the operation of the stop switch after being rotated. After the reels 11L and 11R are rotated, the reels 11L and 11R are automatically brought to a pseudo-stop according to the passage of time, while only the reel 11M may be brought to a pseudo-stop in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 21M. . In addition, in the pseudo game, the symbol combinations (for example, BAR matching) that are pseudo-stopped in response to the operation of the stop switch are automatically rotated on all reels 11L to 11R according to the passage of time, and then the symbols are restarted. It may be possible to move to a random delay process after automatically pseudo-stopping a combination (for example, a set of BARs), or it may be possible to move to a random delay process etc. after a combination (for example, a set of BARs) is automatically pseudo-stopped. , not limited to BAR alignment), all reels 11L to 11R are automatically rotated according to the passage of time, and then a predetermined symbol combination (for example, BAR alignment) is automatically pseudo-stopped. It may also be possible to shift to random delay processing or the like later.

Further, during the pseudo game, the reels may not be automatically stopped as time passes, and the pseudo stop may be performed only by operating the stop switch, similar to the main game. Furthermore, during the pseudo game, it may not be possible to cancel the game midway through, and the game may be ended only by operating the stop switch, similar to the real game. Specifically, in the pseudo game process of FIG. 7, at least one of the processes of steps S48 and S49 and the process of step S47 may not be performed. For example, when the determination is NO in step 46, the process may proceed to step S45, or when the determination is NO in step 46, the process may proceed to step S47, or the process is determined to be NO in step S48. When this happens, the process may proceed to step S45. Thereby, it is possible to improve the degree of involvement of the player in the pseudo game.

In the pseudo game reel starting process in step S42 of FIG. 7 in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which all the reels 11L to 11R are rotated at the same time, as in the normal game which is not a pseudo game, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the reel rotation may be started in a predetermined order (see, for example, FIG. 23(a')).

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the start lever is required to be operated in order to move to the next process (the main game or the next pseudo game) in the pseudo game. However, in the pseudo game, the operation for moving to the next process (for example, random delay processing or the next pseudo game) may be a bet number setting operation instead of or in addition to the operation on the start lever. In addition, without the need to operate the start lever, when a predetermined period of time (e.g. 3 seconds) has elapsed after all the reels have pseudo-stopped in a pseudo game, the next process (e.g. random delay processing or the next pseudo stop) can be started. It may also be possible to automatically shift to the game (gaming).

In the above embodiment, even when it is determined that the AT combination has not been won in step S34 of FIG. 6, the process moves to step S35, and in step S35, "0" is set as the value and saved in the order buffer. You can also do this. In this case, the determination process in step S13 of FIG. 5 may not be performed, and if the value is "0" in step S14, the notification display 60 may be in a non-display state.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the contents of the navigation effect etc. displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game are determined in step S121 of FIG. 12 on the sub-control board 73 side, but the present invention is not limited to this. The main control board 63 side may decide the contents of the navigation effect etc. to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game, and send the determined contents to the sub-control unit 73 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. . For example, the main control board 63 determines the content of the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during a pseudo game depending on the result of a winning combination lottery, or randomly determines it by random number lottery or the like. Good too. In addition, when the main control board 63 side determines the position and pattern to be pseudo-stopped, the main control board 63 controls the content of the navigation effect, etc. displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo-gaming to the position and pattern to be pseudo-stopped. It may be determined according to the above, or it may be determined to be a predetermined content according to the position or pattern of the pseudo-stop.

In the above embodiment, in a normal game in which a pseudo game does not occur during AT, the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the notification display 60, and the value specified from the push order command from the main is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. An example in which the mode of the stop operation is displayed based on (the value stored in the push order buffer) has been described. However, during AT and in a pseudo game, it is possible to execute any navigation effect etc. on the liquid crystal display 27a regardless of the value specified from the push order command, while on the notification display 60, the liquid crystal display Although the mode of the stop operation is not displayed regardless of the navigation display etc. of the device 27a, the winning combination information (winning flag) of the winning combination before the start of the simulated game is retained, and after the simulated game ends, the mode of the stop operation is not displayed. The mode of the stop operation may be notified on each of the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27a based on the winning combination information.

In step S14 of FIG. 5 in the above embodiment, the mode of the stop operation is notified based on the value stored in the push order buffer before the pseudo game occurs, regardless of whether it is after the pseudo game has occurred. Although an example of specifying has been described, the value stored in the push order buffer before the pseudo game is not used, but, for example, the value (see FIG. 6(b)) is specified at the timing after the pseudo game ends. The mode of the stop operation based on the value may be notified on the notification display 60.

In the above embodiment, the area irradiated by the game specifying lamp 82 and used for the pseudo game specifying notification (for example, the area surrounding the characters "pseudo game" shown in FIG. 17(b) etc.) is a monochrome border. covered. In addition, the area used for the pseudo game specific notification by the game specifying lamp 82 (for example, the area of the area surrounding the characters "pseudo game" shown in FIG. 17(b) etc.) is used for notification of bonus winning, etc. The area may be set larger than the area used for such purposes or the area used for notification by the advantageous period notification lamp 80. Further, the area used for the pseudo game specific notification by the game specifying lamp 82 is set to have a different size from the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R (for example, BAR symbols), and It may be set to a size of % or 150% of the symbol. Further, the area used for the pseudo game specific notification by the game specifying lamp 82 is set to have a different size from the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R (for example, BAR symbols), and It may be set to a size of % or 150% of the symbol. In addition, the pseudo game mode used for the pseudo game specific notification has been described as an example in which the lights are lit in red, but there is also a mode in which the pseudo game mode is lit in a color that is not used in any of the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Alternatively, the reels 11L to 11R may be lit with a color that is located on the opposite side of the hue wheel to the color used for the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R.

In the above embodiment, various LEDs electrically connected to the main control board 63 are set with a prescribed number of bets, and the reels are rotated by operating the start lever (not only the reel rotation of this game but also the specific conditions). includes an LED for lever activation notification (start operation activation notification means) to notify that the game has been established and is ready to start the pseudo game (including the reel rotation of the pseudo game performed before the main game). Good too. The LED for notifying lever activation is provided, for example, at a predetermined position on the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, and at a position that is visible to the player. For example, when a prescribed number of bets is set in step S01 in FIG. When the lever is operated and it is determined as YES, the light goes out indicating that the lever is not activated. On the other hand, when all the symbols are pseudo-stopped during the pseudo-gaming and it is determined as YES in step S46 in FIG. 7, and the operation on the start lever (introduction operation) is enabled. Even if it is, the LED for lever activation notification is not controlled to turn on again. Thereby, lever activation will not be notified even during a period when an introduction operation can be accepted. As a result, in a state where the lever operation for the already set number of bets has been detected, the pseudo game is turned into a real game by notifying the user that the lever has been activated again even though no new number of bets has been set. It is possible to prevent players from having the misunderstanding that it was a game.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17(b) and 17(d), the display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the "Nth game" pseudo game according to the determination result of step S121 in FIG. The mode of the stop operation notified by the navigation performance (press order 321) and the mode of the stop operation notified by the notification display 60 in the main game after the end of the pseudo game (“6” is displayed, 17(b) and FIG. 17 depending on the determination result of step S121 in FIG. 15. As shown in (d), the mode of the stop operation (press order 321) notified by the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the "Nth game" pseudo game, and the stop operation after the pseudo game ends. In the game, the mode of the stop operation notified by the notification display 60 ("6" is displayed, "6" is the pressing order 321 from FIG. 6(b)) may indicate different content. Thereby, it is possible to increase the variety of combinations of the notification contents during the pseudo game and the notification contents during the real game.

On the other hand, in step S121 of FIG. 15, for example, the mode of the stop operation notified by the notification display 60 in this game is the mode of the stop operation notified by the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a. (“6” is displayed, “6” is the pressing order 321 from FIG. 6(b)) may be determined so that the content is always the same, or conversely, in this game, the notification display The mode of the stop operation notified by the device 60 (“6” is displayed, “6” is the pressing order 321 from FIG. 6(b)) may be determined so that the content is always different from the mode of the stop operation notified by the device 60. .

In the above embodiment, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 17(b) and 17(c), the mode of the stop operation may be displayed on the notification display 60 (displayed on the main control board 63 side) in this game. The manner of navigation effects (color, shape, design, size, etc.) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a (displayed on the sub-control board 73 side) in accordance with the display on the notification display 60 An example has been described in which the mode of the navigation effect etc. displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a (displayed on the sub control board 73 side) during a pseudo game (not displayed on the main control board 63 side) is the same. In other words, the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the main game and the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game may be in the same manner (such as color or , shape, design, size, etc.). However, the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the main game and the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a during the pseudo game may differ in appearance even if they notify the same content (press order, etc.). (Color, shape, design, size, etc.) may be different. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from having the misunderstanding that the pseudo game is the real game, even from the aspect of the navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 27a.

In the above embodiment, an example will be described in which the variable display section 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display column 10R, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the gaming machine includes one variable display column, The gaming machine may include four or more variable display columns. Furthermore, although the variable display section 13 has been shown as an example constituted by the reels 11L to 11R, it is not limited thereto, and may be constituted by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, although an example has been described in which only one winning line is set for the variable display section 13, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27a liquid crystal display, 27b sub-liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub-control board.

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A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a game item setting means for setting a plurality of types of game items including performance items related to performance during the game according to an operation on a predetermined operation section;
Effect image display means for displaying an effect image on a first display section according to set effect items and the progress of the game;
When the setting state of the production item is different from the initial setting state and is in a custom setting state where the setting state is custom set according to the operation on the predetermined operation section, and during a standby period in which no games are played for a certain period of time, , a first selection image display for displaying a selection image on the first display section for selecting whether or not to return the setting state of the production item to the initial setting state in accordance with an operation on the predetermined operation section; means and
When the standby release condition is satisfied while the selection image is displayed on the first display section, the setting state of the effect item is displayed on a second display section having a smaller display area than the first display section. a second selection image display means for displaying a selection image for selecting whether to return to the initial setting state in accordance with an operation on the predetermined operation section;
When the selection image is displayed on the second display section, the second selection image display means, unlike the first selection image display means, selects whether or not to return to the initial setting state. The display of the selection image is maintained even when an operation different from the operation for the selection is accepted, and the display of the selection image is ended when a selection is made as to whether or not to return to the initial setting state. A game machine.

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