JP7358093B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and derives a display result by variably displaying the variable display section and then stopping the variably displaying of the variable display section. , relates to a slot machine in which winnings can occur depending on the displayed results.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display section that has reels with multiple types of symbols drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and when a start switch is operated with a predetermined number of bets set, The reels start rotating, and when the stop switch is operated and the reels stop rotating, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a result combination, or Winning occurs when the winnings (also called winnings) are derived.

The types of winnings include small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when a display result corresponding to a small winning combination is drawn on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. When a display result corresponding to a special combination is drawn on the winning line, the state can shift to a special state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB). Further, it is also possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals to set the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, there is one that displays a message on a liquid crystal display prompting the user to operate a stop button (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-75271

In the above-mentioned slot machine, there is still room for improvement in providing promotional notifications such as displaying a message on the liquid crystal display to prompt the user to operate the stop button.

The present invention was devised in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a slot machine that can suitably perform promotional notifications.

(1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A variable display start means (for example, a process for starting rotation of the reels by the main control section 41) that starts a variable display on the variable display section when a variable start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied;
a timer (for example, timekeeping processing by the sub-control unit 91) that measures the elapsed time after the timekeeping start condition (for example, start operation) was satisfied after the fluctuation start condition was satisfied;
an operation reception means for accepting a valid operation of the derivation operation means (for example, a stop operation reception process by the main control unit 41);
a promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing a stop promotion notification performance by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification performance) to prompt the operation of the derivation operation unit;
Preparation control means for performing preparation control for executing the performance after power is supplied to the slot machine,
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is normally displaying a variable display, and the operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is not normally displaying a variable display. The operation of the means is not effectively accepted (for example, FIG. 19(a)),
The timekeeping means is
After starting the measurement of the elapsed time, even if the operation accepting means no longer effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means, the elapsed time continues to be measured (for example, as shown in FIG. 20(a) ),
After the variable display of the variable display unit starts during execution of the preparation control, when the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted and a timing related to the end of the preparation control is reached, the timing The time measurement start condition is satisfied and the time measurement of the elapsed time is started,
The promotion notification means is configured to notify the promotion even when the elapsed time measured by the timer reaches a predetermined time while the operation of the derivation operation means is no longer effectively accepted by the operation reception means. A notification is made (for example, FIG. 20(a)).
(2) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A variable display start means (for example, a process for starting rotation of the reels by the main control section 41) that starts a variable display on the variable display section when a variable start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied;
a timer (for example, timekeeping processing by the sub-control unit 91) that measures the elapsed time after the timekeeping start condition (for example, start operation) was satisfied after the fluctuation start condition was satisfied;
an operation reception means for accepting a valid operation of the derivation operation means (for example, a stop operation reception process by the main control unit 41);
a promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing a stop promotion notification performance by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification performance) to prompt the operation of the derivation operation unit;
Preparation control means for performing preparation control for executing the performance after power is supplied to the slot machine,
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is normally displaying a variable display, and the operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is not normally displaying a variable display. The operation of the means is not effectively accepted (for example, FIG. 19(a)),
The timing means is configured such that after the variable display unit starts to display a variable display during execution of the preparation control, the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted and a timing related to the end of the preparation control has been reached. Sometimes, the time measurement start condition is satisfied at the timing and the time measurement of the elapsed time is started,
The promotion notification means continues the promotion notification even when the operation of the derivation operation means is no longer effectively accepted by the operation reception unit after starting the promotion notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 ( b)).

FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the standards of type test. It is a figure for explaining an example of transition of the number of net increases in an advantageous section. It is a diagram for explaining the AT winning rate, the number of AT acquisitions, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining termination control and continuation control. It is a figure for explaining the relationship between continuation control, AT winning rate, and the number of net additions. It is a diagram for explaining freeze winning, normal winning, and reset suggestion effect. It is a diagram for explaining AT winning game number lottery. It is a figure for explaining AT acquisition number lottery. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of a stop promotion notification effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining control when an abnormality is detected. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a stop promotion notification effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion effect. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between setting suggestion performance and advantageous section transition selection. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between setting suggestion performance and advantageous section transition selection. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between setting suggestion performance and advantageous section transition selection. It is a figure for explaining the transition of the game state concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining various lottery tables concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance concerning a 2nd embodiment.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of a housing 1a with an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) are horizontally arranged with the same number of symbols of a plurality of types that can be identified from each other in a predetermined order. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged in parallel, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in three rows, top, middle, and bottom, respectively, in the transparent window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and placed so that it can be seen from the player side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 by the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The structure may be such that the symbols can be displayed variably by moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display section is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front of the slot machine 1 includes a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ), the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the maximum number of bets among the prescribed number (in this embodiment, 3) of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, and the game The start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as the left stop switch, middle stop switch, and right stop switch). ), and a performance switch 56 which is operated by the player during the performance are provided so as to be operable by the player.

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

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as a "stop operation." Furthermore, the release of the press (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is referred to as "first stop release", and the press on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is referred to as "first stop release". "second stop release" means that the third stop switch is released (i.e., releasing the hand from the stop switch), and releasing the third stop switch (third stop operation) (i.e., releasing the stop switch) This is also called "third stop release." In addition, stopping the reel due to the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel due to the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel due to the third stop operation is "third stop". Also called.

At the front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, near the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reels are provided corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and which irradiate light to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side or side of the reel. Backlights 28L, 28C, and 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 that output sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, there is a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and the details when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., a 1BETLED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2BETLED 15 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 2, and a number of bets that is set to 3. A 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, an insertion request LED 17 lights up to indicate that medals can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. A gaming display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that indicates by lighting that the game is controlled in an advantageous section, which will be described later, and a replay mode LED 20 that indicates by lighting that a replay game is being played.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control section 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects operations on the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and adjusts reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operations. , 2R, turning on/off the LEDs on the gaming display section 13, and controlling the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 is provided that controls performances in accordance with commands from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the performance, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the performance. The sub-control unit 91 controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the turning on/off of the side lamps 27 and reel backlight 28 based on commands from the main control unit 41. Control. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56, and controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the detected operation.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a prescribed number of bets by inserting medals into the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, making it possible to start the game. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the transparent window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the middle row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row, is defined as the winning line. , a plurality of winning lines may be provided. Further, an invalidation line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a winning prize has been aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that are allowed to be derived. When a symbol combination is allowed to be derived through an internal lottery, it is also said that the winning combination corresponds to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the transparent window 3. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of a winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (in this embodiment, 190 ms (milliseconds)) from the time when each stop switch is operated. Control is performed to stop it. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols are varied by 80 (rotations) x 21 (number of symbols per reel, for example, 21 symbols) = 1680 symbols, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190ms) elapses, a maximum of four symbols can be drawn in. In other words, in the stop control, one symbol is selected from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). It is possible to select and derive the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

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

In order to win a prize for each role determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for that role. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winnings for each of the above-mentioned winning combinations before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 (at the time of detection) using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for small roles and replay roles are valid only in the game in which the flags were set, and will be invalid in the next game, but the winning flags for special roles are It is valid until the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed, and becomes invalid in a game where the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed. In other words, once a special winning flag is won, even if it is not possible to match the combination of winnings allowed by the flag, that winning flag will not be invalidated and will be carried over to the next game. ing.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), the small winning combination becomes more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in other operation modes. It is possible to win a winning combination or a re-playing combination (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order combination"). For example, the push order combination may include a combination in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the stop mode is more advantageous than the stop mode when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , including combinations in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner, the rate of stopping is higher in a more advantageous stop operation than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. Further, the advantageous stopping mode includes not only a stopping mode that involves the awarding of medals, but also a stopping mode that involves a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stopping mode that avoids a transition to a disadvantageous gaming state, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transfer lottery to determine whether to control the advantageous section when predetermined lottery conditions are established in the normal section (hereinafter also referred to as "normal section normal"). By doing so and winning the relevant advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported.

The main control unit 41 is capable of executing a navigation system that notifies the player of the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous to the player when the player wins the push order combination in the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 provides a navigation system that notifies, as navigation information, the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT) which is a notification period during which notification can be executed.

During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push order combination, and determines the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous for the player ( For example, the order of operations, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation information , a navigation effect is executed to notify the user of the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

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

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination that pays out more medals among the winning combinations included in the push order bell. Alternatively, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win a winning combination that is unlikely to be missed out of the winning combinations included in the push order bell. In addition, among the roles included in the push order bell, the role that can win when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is called the "main character", and the stop switch 8L, The winning combinations that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated are also referred to as "secondary winnings."

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and navigation performance, it is now possible to securely win the main character included in the push order winning combination in the internal lottery. It has become. Furthermore, in controlling the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section control is being performed.

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

Inside, the game is in a state where the game can be played and the payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. Note that in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the player is not inside the game, the player does not play a game, or even if the player plays a game, the time for playing the game is extremely short. In non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the gaming state shifts to internal mode from the next game. In other words, the internal state is such that the winning of CB has been carried over. Once the gaming state is internally controlled, it is rare for the carried over CB to win, and even if it does, the probability is extremely low.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, CB is not shown as a gaming state, but if a CB is won during non-internal or internal, the game will be changed from non-internal or internal to CB. The state changes. In this case, the CB ends after approximately one game, and the gaming state shifts to non-internal mode again.

The internal state includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when the winning section is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery (advantageous section winning), the state is controlled to be the advantageous section.

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

Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game during the normal advantage section and the normal period. The net increase per game (hereinafter also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used to set the number of bets per game. .

The net increase in a predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section AT) is the total number of medals paid out in a predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section AT) in the predetermined state ( This is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used to set the number of bets in the normal section normal, advantageous section normal, and advantageous section AT).

In both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, medals decrease. The advantageous section AT is a state in which the number of medals increases. The advantageous section AT is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in this embodiment, the 1G net addition number is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, and the 1G net addition number is designed to be 8 in the advantageous section AT. .

That is, the ball payout rate in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal is less than 1, and the ball payout rate in the advantageous section AT is greater than 1. Further, the ball payout rate is the same between the normal section and the advantageous section. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during a period controlled to a certain state.

If the advantageous section is won in the normal normal section, the advantageous section will be controlled as normal. Advantageous Section Normally, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, the advantageous section is normally controlled when continuation control is performed, and the normal section is normally controlled when end control is performed. Further, when end control is performed in the normal advantageous section, control is performed in the normal section.

The main control unit 41 is capable of executing termination control and continuation control. End control is performed when control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, advantageous section AT) ends in an advantageous section, or when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in a normal advantageous section. This is the control to end the control to the advantageous section. Continuation control is control that continues control to an advantageous section when control to an advantageous state (advantageous section AT) ends in the advantageous section.

When the control to the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section normal is terminated by the termination control, the control to the advantageous section is terminated. In this case, the next game will be controlled to the normal section (normal section normal). At that time, information regarding advantageous sections is deleted. The information regarding the advantageous section includes information such as the number of games played in the advantageous section, the number of net additions during the advantageous section, and the number of net additions during the advantageous section AT.

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

For example, the limiter conditions include that the number of games played in an advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (1500G), or that the net increase in the number of coins in an advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400). . Further, for example, the arbitrary ending condition includes playing the predetermined upper limit number of games without winning an advantageous win in the advantageous section normal.

If you win the advantageous section transfer lottery during the normal section, you will be controlled again to the advantageous section. In this embodiment, the number of games to be played in the normal section is designed to be approximately one (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transfer lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing this, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which control to the normal section is started, and the control is again controlled to the advantageous section (advantageous section normal) from the next game.

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

On the other hand, when the control to the advantageous section AT is completed by continuous control, the control to the advantageous section is continued and the advantageous section is normally controlled. Furthermore, in this case, since control to the advantageous section continues, information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized. In other words, the main control unit 41 can continue to count the number of games played in the advantageous section and grasp the net increase in the number of games played during the previous control in the advantageous section AT.

In this embodiment, the continuous control ends the control to the advantageous section AT and the advantageous section is normally controlled, and the end control ends the control to the advantageous section AT and the normal section is controlled normally. It is designed to have different advantages depending on the case. For example, in FIG. 10, which will be described later, the AT winning rate, the number of AT acquired coins, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins are different depending on whether the continuation control is performed or the termination control is performed. Note that the case where termination control is performed may be more advantageous than the case where continuation control is performed. Furthermore, it may be more advantageous to perform continuation control than to perform termination control.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a performance control board 40 that controls predetermined performances according to the commands. 90, a power supply board 101 that generates power to drive electrical components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs signals according to the progress of the game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (examples shown on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), Display devices such as those shown on the left side of the board 40 are driven and controlled. Moreover, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R.

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

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

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

[Winning role]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. The name column in FIG. 5 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will result in the winning combination. In addition, in the symbol combination column that can stop on the invalid line, symbol combinations that can be easily recognized by the player and that can stop on the invalid line when a winning symbol combination stops on the winning line are listed. It is shown. The award column shows the value that will be awarded at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay award, etc.).

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

The middle bell is a role corresponding to the main character mentioned above. Upper bells 1 to 8 are winnings corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary winnings, and the number of coins paid out is smaller than that of the middle bell. Specifically, if the middle bell is won, 11 coins will be paid out, and if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won, two coins will be paid out. If a watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols will line up on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. The role number column in Figure 6 shows the role number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows its name, and the winning combination combination column shows the role numbers included in each lottery target role. The combinations of winning combinations to be drawn are shown, and in the gaming state column, for each gaming state, a circle mark indicates that the winning combination is to be drawn.

As shown in FIG. 6, CB is provided as a lottery target winning combination for the special winning combination. The small winning combinations to be drawn include 6-option bells 1 to 6, watermelon, and cherry. As a lottery target role for the re-gaming role, a reply is usually provided. Note that watermelon and cherry are also referred to as "rare combinations" because their winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than that of the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal mode, all the winning combinations are possible, but in the internal mode, only CB cannot be won because the winning of CB has already been carried over.

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

For example, in a game where any of the 6-choice bells 1 to 6 wins, when stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the main middle bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. , when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes depending on a set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The set value is comprised of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and decreasing values in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

To change the setting value, operate the power switch on the power box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, turn it off once, and then change the setting. It is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after operating the key switch and turning on the setting key switch. When the setting key switch is turned on to turn on the power of the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 shifts to a setting change state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game on condition that the door is open. When the setting change state is entered, the current setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display as a display value.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (if the setting is further operated from setting 6, it returns to setting 1). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game enters a state in which the game can proceed. Note that the setting change state is entered by turning the power switch once to the OFF state, turning the setting key switch to the ON state, and turning on the power switch, so these operations are also collectively referred to as setting change operations.

When the settings are changed based on the settings change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process to initialize the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, information regarding the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, if the setting is changed during an advantageous section, information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and control is made to the normal section. In this case, as described above, the main control unit 41 will no longer be able to grasp the net increase in number when it was controlled in the previous advantageous section AT.

[About type test]
The slot machine 1 is capable of outputting external output signals indicating the gaming status, error occurrence status, and the like. These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and are sent to the hall computer or the It is designed to be output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the slot machine 1.

Furthermore, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to externally output signals used for type testing. In the industry where gaming machines such as slot machines are distributed, inspection by a third-party organization (type test) is mandatory before shipment, and only those machines that are determined to meet the specified standards in the type test are There are special circumstances in which shipping to amusement arcades is permitted.

The slot machine 1 includes an input/output board for inputting and outputting signals used for testing. The input/output board is electrically connected to the game control board 40 and the performance control board 90. The test signals output from the slot machine 1 to the test device include a game start signal for starting the game, such as setting the bet amount and rotating the reels, and a game start signal for ending the game, such as stopping the reels. This includes an end signal, a signal that allows the number of coins to be paid out to be specified, and the like.

The input/output board mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector for electrically connecting to the production control board 90, and an electrically connecting to the testing device. A connector is provided for this purpose. The type test is performed by inputting and outputting various signals with the input/output board and the test device connected through a connector. When the slot machine 1 outputs a test signal, the test signal is input to the test device via the input/output board. This allows the test device to specify the number of games played in the slot machine 1, the number of bets set, the number of medals paid out, and the like.

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

[Standards for type test]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the type test criteria. Type examinations are conducted for the purpose of regulating gaming machines that are likely to significantly arouse the desire for gambling. As shown in FIG. 8, tests including a short time test, medium short time test, medium time test, and long time test are conducted as the type test. In the table shown in FIG. 8, the "number of games executed" indicates the prescribed number of games executed in each test, and the "upper limit value" indicates the upper limit value of the ball payout rate. The payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during a period in which a predetermined number of games are played.

In each test, if the ball output rate exceeds the upper limit as a result of playing the prescribed number of games, the machine falls under the category of a gaming machine that is likely to significantly arouse the desire for gambling, and will not pass the type test. In this way, the type test eliminates slot machines that are likely to seriously arouse the desire for gambling.

For example, if the control to the advantageous section AT, which is advantageous to the player, ends, and after a short period of time has elapsed, the control is continued to the advantageous section AT for a long period of time, the ball payout rate will exceed the above-mentioned upper limit. , an excessive amount of medals will be paid out in a short period of time. In such a case, the desire for gambling will be greatly aroused, and the control will be unintentionally continued in the advantageous section AT. In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured so as to prevent the slot machine 1 from being unintentionally continuously controlled to the advantageous section AT.

As shown in FIG. 8, the short-time test is a test of 400 games (hereinafter also referred to as "G"). The upper limit of the ball payout rate in this test is 220%. A 1600G test is performed for medium and short time tests. The upper limit of the ball payout rate in this test is 150%. The medium time test is a 6000G test. The upper limit of the ball payout rate in this test is 125%. The long-term test is conducted at 17,500G. The upper limit of the ball payout rate in this test is 115%.

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

In this embodiment, the design is such that the net increase in the number of 1G cards is eight in the advantageous section AT, which is an advantageous state. In the above example, if you win the middle bell, which is an 11-card hand in all games, the number of coins paid out (11 coins) - the number of bets (3 coins) = 8 coins, so the net increase in 1G will be 8 coins. Become. However, if the advantageous section AT continues for 400G, the ball delivery rate will be 367%, which exceeds the upper limit (220%), so the type test cannot be passed.

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

Assume that the net number of 1G cards added in 220G, which is normally controlled in the advantageous section, is 0, and the net number of 1G cards added in 220G, which is controlled in the advantageous section AT, is eight. In this case, the number of bets for each game is set to 3 and the game is executed for 400G, so the total number of medals used to set the number of bets is 1200.

Also, the total number of medals paid out in the normal advantageous section of 220 games is 660 pieces (=220G x 3 pieces), and the total number of medals paid out in the advantageous section AT of 180 games is 1980 pieces (=180G x 11 pieces). Therefore, the total number of medals paid out with 400G is 2640 (660+1980). In this case, the ball output rate is 2640 pieces/1200 = 220%, which matches the upper limit value (220%) of the ball output rate, and therefore passes the type test.

In the above example, the number of medals (net increase) that increases in the advantageous section AT of 180 games is the total number of medals paid out (11 medals x 180G = 1980 medals) - total number of bets (3 medals x 180G = 540 medals) = 1440 medals. becomes. In other words, in the above example, if the number of games controlled by the advantageous section AT is 180G or less (net increase of 1440 sheets or less), the type test is passed, but if the number of games controlled by the advantageous section AT is 180G or less, the type test is passed. If the number exceeds 1,440 sheets, the model test will not be passed.

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

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

In FIG. 9(a), the vertical axis shows the number of net additions, and the horizontal axis shows the number of executed Gs. As shown in FIG. 9(a), when the advantageous section is normally controlled and the 220th G is completed, the net increase in number is -220 (=-1 x 220G). Then, it is assumed that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous section AT from the 221st G. In 180G from the 221st G to the 400th G, the net increase is 1440 sheets (=8 sheets x 180G). As a result, after 400G has passed, the net increase in number is 1220 (=1440-220).

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

However, the example in Figure 9(a) explains the case where the number of net additions changes on average, and in reality, stochastic variations occur, so there is no reason why the number of net additions changes like this. isn't it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9(b), suppose that in the case where the advantageous section is normally controlled, the winning combination with a large number of payouts (for example, an 11-card winning combination) happens to be consecutively won. As a result, if the number of sheets is increased by 80, the net increase will be -140 after 220G. As a result, after 400G has passed, the net increase in number is 1300 (=1440-140). However, even in such a case, the upper limit value (220%) of the short-time test is not reached.

In the example explained earlier in which the number of 1G net additions is 0 in the normal advantageous section, if even a slight stochastic variation as shown in Figure 9(b) occurs, the upper limit of the short-term test (220%) will be exceeded. This will result in However, as shown in Figure 9, if the 1G net increase is set to -1 in the normal advantageous section, even if stochastic variations occur, the upper limit of the short-time test will be exceeded. The probability of such cases occurring can be reduced as much as possible.

[AT winning rate, number of AT acquired, and rate of reaching 2400 coins]
As explained above using FIGS. 8 and 9, when trying to design the net increase in number of cards to 8 in the advantageous section AT, setting an upper limit (for example, 180G) to the number of games that can be controlled in the advantageous section AT, After ending the advantageous section AT, it is desirable to control to a non-advantageous section AT in which the net increase in 1G is negative (for example, -1 sheet) in a predetermined period (for example, 220G).

Based on the above, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment was designed as follows. As described above, when the control to the advantageous section AT is completed, the main control unit 41 performs either continuation control or termination control. If continuous control is performed, the advantageous area is normally controlled by ending the control to the advantageous area AT. In other words, control to the advantageous section continues. In this case, information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized, and information such as the number of net additions during the previous advantageous section AT control and the number of net additions during the advantageous section is retained.

On the other hand, when the end control is performed, the control to the advantageous section AT ends and the control is then carried out to the normal section (normal section normal). Then, after being controlled to the normal section for about one game, when the control is again performed to the advantageous section (advantageous section normal), the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized. As a result, information such as the number of net additions during the previous advantageous section AT control and the number of net additions during the advantageous section will be erased.

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

When the number of AT winning games has elapsed since the advantageous section was controlled normally, the advantageous section AT is won. For example, if 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games, the advantageous section will be controlled normally, then the advantageous section AT will be won in the 220th G (AT winning game), and the next game will be controlled to the advantageous section AT. become. Winning to the advantageous section AT may be determined when an operation to start the AT winning game is performed. Other details of the AT winning game number lottery will be described later using FIG. 14. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT lottery may be performed every game to determine whether or not to win the advantageous section AT.

In addition, the main control unit 41 determines the number of AT acquisitions by lottery in the AT acquisition number lottery. The number of AT acquired medals is the number of medals to be increased from when the control to the advantageous section AT ends until the control to the advantageous section AT ends. The main control unit 41 determines the number of AT games to be given when controlling the advantageous section AT based on the number of AT acquisitions.

For example, suppose that it is decided to increase the number of medals by 480 in the AT acquisition number lottery. In this embodiment, the net increase in the number of 1G medals in the advantageous section AT is 8, so if it is decided to increase the number of medals by 480 medals, the number of AT games will be 60G (=480 medals/ 8 pieces) will be awarded. Other details of the AT acquisition number lottery will be described later using FIG. 15.

In this embodiment, the number of games played after the advantageous section is normally controlled (hereinafter referred to as
The rate of winning in the advantageous section AT (hereinafter also referred to as the "AT winning rate") is designed to vary depending on the number of games played (also referred to as the "number of games elapsed").

For example, during a period when the number of games played after being controlled normally in the advantageous section is between 201G and 250G, the ratio of being controlled by the advantageous section AT is higher than during a period when the number of played games is between 1G and 200G. (AT winning rate is high). In other words, in the AT winning game number lottery, the rate at which one of 201G to 250G is determined is higher than the rate at which any one of 1G to 200G is determined.

In addition, in this embodiment, depending on the number of games played from the time when the advantageous section is normally controlled until winning the advantageous section AT, the control to the advantageous section AT ends after being controlled to the advantageous section AT. The number of medals that increases by the time (AT acquired number) and the rate at which the increase in medals reaches 2400 medals in the advantageous section (the limiter condition due to the number of net increases is met) (hereinafter also referred to as "2400 medal attainment rate") Designed differently. A detailed explanation will be given below using FIG. 10.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the AT winning rate, the number of AT acquisitions, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins. As shown in FIG. 10, when continuous control is performed, during the period when the number of elapsed games is 1G to 200G, the AT winning rate is X11, the number of AT acquired coins is Y11, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins is Z11. In the period when the number of elapsed games is 201G to 250G (hereinafter also referred to as the "first period"), the AT winning rate is X12, the number of AT acquired coins is Y12, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins is Z12. In the period where the number of elapsed games is 251G to 300G (hereinafter also referred to as the "second period"), the AT winning rate is X13, the number of AT acquired coins is Y13, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins is Z13. .

On the other hand, when termination control is performed, during the period in which the number of elapsed games is 1G to 200G, the AT winning rate is During the period, the AT winning rate is X22, the number of AT acquired is Y22, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins is Z22.In the second period, the AT winning rate is X23, the number of AT acquired is Y23, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins is Z22. , the rate of reaching 2,400 sheets is Z23.

In this embodiment, X11>X21, Y11<Y21, Z11<Z21, X12>X22, Y12<Y22, Z12<Z22, Designed so that the following relationships hold: >Y12, Z11>Z12, X13<X12, Y13>Y12, Z13>Z12, X21<X22, Y21>Y22, Z21>Z22, has been done. A more specific explanation is as follows.

After the control to the advantageous section is terminated by the end control, the period from when the control is again controlled to the advantageous section until the 200G (hereinafter also referred to as "specific number of games") is played is the first after the said period has passed. The rate of control in the advantageous section AT is lower than in the period (201G to 250G) (X21<X22). By doing so, it is possible to significantly reduce the desire for gambling, and it is also possible to prevent medals from being paid out excessively in a short period of time. Note that the period is not limited to the first period (201G to 250G) described above, and may be a period that includes all games after 201G.

In addition, when one set value is set, the first period (from 201G to 250G) is higher than the ratio of control in the advantageous section AT in the second period (251G to 300G) after the first period has elapsed from the specific timing (X22>X23). By doing this, players will be motivated to continue playing until they play a specific number of games, and it will be difficult for players to end the game as control to the advantageous section AT ends, so the operating rate of slot machines at game parlors will increase. can be improved.

Here, the first setting value is, for example, setting 6. Further, settings 4 to 6 may be used. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the pattern in which the net increase number changes is designed to vary depending on the set value. Note that the period is not limited to the second period (201G to 250G) described above, but may be other periods (for example, 301G to 350G).

In addition, when the first setting value is set, in the first period (201G to 250G) from the specific timing (timing when 200G is played) when the specific number of games (200G) is played after continuous control is performed. The rate controlled by the advantageous section AT is the first period (201G to 250G) from the specific timing (timing when 200G is played) when the specific number of games (200G) is played after the control to the advantageous section is finished by the end control. ) is higher than the ratio controlled by the advantageous section AT (X12>X22). By doing so, the player can expect that continuous control will be performed to continue control to the advantageous section.

Here, the first setting value is, for example, setting 6. Further, settings 4 to 6 may be used. Note that the period is not limited to the second period (201G to 250G) described above, but may be other periods (for example, 301G to 350G).

In addition, after the control to the advantageous section is finished by the termination control, the period from when the control is re-controlled to the advantageous section until the specific number of games (200G) is played is after the continuation control is performed and the specific number of games is played. The rate of control in the advantageous section AT is lower than in the period up to (X21<X11). By doing so, it is possible to significantly reduce the desire for gambling, and it is also possible to prevent medals from being paid out excessively in a short period of time.

Furthermore, when the control to the advantageous section AT is decided in the first period, the expected value of the number of medals to increase in the advantageous section AT is the same as the expected value of the increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT is decided in the second period. The increase in the number of medals in section AT is smaller than the expected value (Y12<Y13, Y22<Y23). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively even if it is easy to be controlled to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

In addition, when control to the advantageous section AT is decided in the first period, the rate at which medals increase by a certain amount (the number reaching the limiter) in the advantageous section AT is the rate at which the number of medals increases by a certain amount (the number reaching the limiter) in the advantageous section AT in the second period. This is lower than the rate at which the number of medals equal to or greater than the specific amount increases in the advantageous section AT when control is determined (Z12<Z13). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively even if it is easy to be controlled to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

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

In addition, when continuous control is performed, the expected value of the number of medals to increase in the next advantageous section AT when control is performed to the next advantageous section AT is the same as when control is performed to the next advantageous section AT when termination control is performed. is smaller than the expected value of the increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section AT when the number of medals increases (Y12<Y22). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively even if it is easy to be controlled to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

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

[Termination control and continuation control]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, the control to the advantageous section AT and the transition of the net increase will be specifically explained when the end control and the continuation control are performed. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining termination control and continuation control. FIG. 11(a) shows an example of winning the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time in the normal advantageous section, and FIG. 11(b) shows an example of winning the advantageous section AT for a long period of time in the normal advantageous section. This is an example.

First, an example of winning the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time in the normal advantageous section will be explained. In this example, as will be described later, a transition pattern of the number of net increases is assumed in which setting 6 is set as the setting value. As shown in FIG. 11(a), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently controlled in an advantageous section AT. It is assumed that end control is performed when control to advantageous section AT ends. When the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, control is performed to the normal section (normal section normal).

It is assumed that the advantageous section is won in the 1st G after the normal section is controlled normally. In the next game in which the advantageous section is won, the game is controlled to be an advantageous section (advantageous section normal). As a result, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized, and counting of the number of games played in the advantageous section is started.

In the example of FIG. 11A, assume that when the advantageous section is normally controlled, 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games, and 60G is determined as the number of AT games. In this case, the advantageous section AT is won in the 220th G after the normal section is controlled normally, and from the next game onwards, the advantageous section AT is controlled. Then, the vehicle is controlled to an advantageous section AT of 60G.

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

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

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

It is assumed that termination control is performed when the 200G advantageous section normal and the 60G advantageous section AT end. As a result, control to the advantageous section (advantageous section AT) ends, and control to the normal section (normal section normal) is started. By performing the termination control, information regarding advantageous sections is initialized.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the expected value of the number of medals that decreases while playing a specific number of games (200G) increases from when it is controlled to one advantageous section AT until the end of that advantageous section AT. smaller than the expected number of medals.

Next, an example will be described in which the player does not win the advantageous section AT for a long period of time in the normal advantageous section. In this example, as will be described later, a transition pattern of the number of net increases is assumed in which setting 1 is set as the setting value. As shown in FIG. 11(b), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently controlled in an advantageous section AT. It is assumed that end control is performed when control to advantageous section AT ends. When the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, control is performed to the normal section (normal section normal).

It is assumed that the advantageous section is won in the 1st G after the normal section is controlled normally. In the next game in which the advantageous section is won, the game is controlled to be an advantageous section (advantageous section normal). At this time, information regarding the advantageous section is initialized, and counting of the number of games played in the advantageous section is started.

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not perform continuous control if the number of medals in the advantageous section AT has increased by a first amount or more when ending the control on the advantageous section AT. In this embodiment, the first amount is, for example, 1400 sheets. In this example, control is performed to an advantageous section AT of 200G. Since the 1G net increase is 8 sheets, the average net increase during the advantageous section AT is 1600 sheets (=8 sheets x 200G), which exceeds the first amount of 1400 sheets.

Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and if the number of medals has increased by the first amount or more during the controlled advantageous section when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the continuous control may not be performed. . In addition, when the number of games played reaches a specific number (1500G), the limiter condition is met and control to the advantageous section ends, but continued control is executed depending on the number of games remaining until the limiter condition is met. It may also be possible to decide whether or not it is possible. For example, when the number of remaining games is less than or equal to a predetermined number of games, the continuation control may not be performed.

When 200G has elapsed after being controlled to the advantageous section AT, the control to the advantageous section AT ends. By executing the termination control, the control to the advantageous section (advantageous section AT) ends, and the control to the normal section (normal section normal) is performed. By performing the termination control, information regarding advantageous sections is initialized.

As explained above, in the example of FIG. 11(a), the winner wins in the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time in the normal advantageous section, whereas in the example of FIG. Do not win in the advantageous section AT. Comparing the example in FIG. 11(a) and the example in FIG. 11(b), in the example in FIG. 11(b), the number of staying games in the advantageous section normal is large, so the net increase in the number of games in the advantageous section AT is also large. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 11(a), continuous control is repeated multiple times such that the number of staying games in the advantageous section normal is small and the number of games stayed in the advantageous section AT is also small. Also. By performing such continuous control multiple times, control is performed to stabilize the net increase.

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

When the control of the advantageous section AT ends, if the number of medals in the advantageous section AT has not increased by the second amount or more and the continuation control is performed, the number of specific games (200G ), if the number of medals has increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous section AT when the control for the advantageous section AT ends, and the continuous control is performed, The rate of control over the advantageous section AT may be set to be higher than during the period from when the game is played until the specific number of games is played. For example, the second amount is 500 sheets. In addition, in the above, it is not limited to "the number of medals increases by the second amount or more in the relevant advantageous section AT", but it also includes "the number of medals increases by the second amount or more during the controlled advantageous section". good.

In addition, if the number of medals has increased by the second amount (500 pieces) or more in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, and the continuous control is performed, the control is performed on the next advantageous section AT. The expected value of the number of medals that will increase in the advantageous section AT when the control for the advantageous section AT ends is that the number of medals in the advantageous section AT has not increased by the second amount or more and that continuous control is not performed. In the case where this is done, the number of medals may be set to be smaller than the expected value of the increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section AT when the next control is performed in the advantageous section AT. In addition, in the above, it is not limited to "the number of medals increases by the second amount or more in the relevant advantageous section AT", but it also includes "the number of medals increases by the second amount or more during the controlled advantageous section". good.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 12(a), it is assumed that when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the termination control is performed and the normal control is performed in the normal section. Next, it is assumed that the advantageous section is controlled to be normal due to the advantageous section winning. It is assumed that 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 30G is determined as the number of AT games when controlling the advantageous section to normal. Assume that the number of medals increases by 240 due to the control to the advantageous section AT, that is, the number of medals does not increase by the second amount (500) or more, and continuous control is performed.

In this case, during the period until the specific number of games (200G) is played, compared to the example shown in FIG. The number of medals increases when the limiter is reached, and the rate at which the number of medals increases up to the limiter increases in advantageous sections. It is assumed that 180G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 350G is determined as the number of AT games when controlling the advantageous section to normal. By controlling to the advantageous section AT, the net increase in number becomes 2400 sheets and reaches the limiter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12(b), it is assumed that when the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the end control is performed and the normal control is performed in the normal section. Next, it is assumed that the advantageous section is controlled to be normal due to the advantageous section winning. Assume that when controlling the advantageous section to normal, 220G is determined as the number of AT winning games, and 90G is determined as the number of AT games. Assume that the number of medals increases by 720 due to the control to the advantageous section AT, that is, the number of medals increases by a second amount (500) or more, and continuous control is performed.

In this case, during the period until the specific number of games (200G) is played, compared to the example in FIG. At times, the number of medals that increases becomes smaller, and furthermore, the rate at which the number of medals increases until the number reaches the limiter becomes lower in advantageous sections. It is assumed that 260G is determined as the number of AT winning games and 30G is determined as the number of AT games when controlling the advantageous section to normal. By controlling the advantageous section AT, the number of medals increases by 240. In this case, the limiter will not be reached by controlling the advantageous section AT.

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

The first condition is, for example, a freeze win. The second condition is, for example, a normal AT win. A freeze win is a win that involves the execution of a freeze when the advantageous section AT is won. A normal win is a win that does not involve freezing when winning in the advantageous section AT. When a freeze win occurs, it is determined that the net increase in the number of tickets reaches 2400 in the advantageous section AT controlled by the freeze win. This will be explained in detail below.

The main control unit 41 can execute freezing when control to the advantageous section AT is determined (when the advantageous section AT is won). Freeze is a control performed by the main control unit 41, and is a delay control that delays the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 can freeze the game in which control to the advantageous section AT has been determined. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a freeze effect based on a command that is transmitted from the main control unit 41 and can specify freeze information. In this embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the start of rotation of the reels is delayed for a predetermined period of time, and after the elapse of the predetermined period, the reels start rotating.

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

When the freeze is won, after the start operation of the freeze winning game, the freeze is executed and a freeze effect is executed. The freeze effect is a effect that is executed in response to the freeze when the freeze is executed. The freeze effect is executed during the period in which the freeze is executed. Furthermore, the freeze performance is a performance that suggests control over the advantageous section AT and that the net addition number will reach 2400 sheets. In the freeze effect, an image of a treasure chest is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a cloud appears from inside the treasure chest with the words ``extreme heat'' attached to it.

On the other hand, in the case of a normal winning, the normal effect is executed after the normal winning game start operation. The normal performance is a performance that suggests control to the advantageous section AT. In the normal performance, an image of a treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a cloud with the word "chance" on it appears from inside the treasure chest.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining freeze winning, normal winning, and reset suggestion effects. As shown in FIG. 13, in the period (1G to 200G) after the end control ends the control to the advantageous section and until the specific number of games (200G) is played, the freeze winning and normal winning Only winning is possible. If the number of AT winning games is determined to be in the range of 1G to 200G in the AT winning game number lottery, then the AT acquisition number lottery will be held so that the number of AT acquisition coins will be 2400.

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

Further, the expected value of the increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section AT, which is controlled based on the establishment of a freeze win, is larger than the expected value of the increase in the number of medals, in the advantageous section AT, which is controlled based on the establishment of the normal AT win. For example, in this embodiment, if a freeze win occurs, it is certain that the net increase will reach 2400 in the advantageous section, while if a regular win occurs, the net increase will reach 2400 in the advantageous section. I'm trying not to reach that limit.

Further, as described above, in this embodiment, after the end control ends the control to the advantageous section, the rate of winning the advantageous section AT is lower in the period from 1G to 200G than in the first period. (Almost never wins). Furthermore, in the first period, the rate of winning AT in the advantageous section is higher than in the second period.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a reset suggestion effect. The reset suggestion performance is a performance that suggests that the control to the advantageous section will be performed again when the control to the advantageous section is to be performed again after the end control has ended the control to the advantageous section.

In this embodiment, the reset suggestion effect is executed when the end control ends the control to the advantageous section and a start operation is performed to start the control to the normal section. The reset suggestion effect may include, for example, displaying an image of a girl on the liquid crystal display 51 and displaying an image with the words "reset mode" attached thereto.

For example, the reset suggestion effect is executed from when a start operation is performed in a game that starts control to normal in the normal section until a predetermined condition (for example, the first stop operation or the third stop operation is performed) is satisfied. Alternatively, it may be always executed during normal section control. In addition, if a reset suggestion effect is always executed during control of the normal section to normal, it is possible to identify that the normal section is being controlled to normal so that it can be distinguished from other states such as advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT. A background image, an image with the words "reset mode" added thereto, or the like may be displayed.

[AT winning game number lottery]
As described above, using FIG. 10, the relationship between the number of played games, the AT winning rate (proportion of winning AT in the advantageous section), the number of AT acquired coins, and the rate of reaching 2400 coins was explained. Below, these relationships will be explained in more detail. First, the AT winning game number lottery will be explained using FIG. 14. Next, the AT acquisition number lottery will be explained using FIG. 15.

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

In this embodiment, the AT winning rate in each game differs depending on the setting value. Furthermore, the AT winning rate for each game differs depending on whether termination control is performed or continuation control is performed. Further, when continuous control is performed, the AT winning rate in each game differs depending on the number of medals (number of AT acquired) increased in the previous advantageous section AT.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the AT winning rate in each game is different depending on whether the setting is low or high. For example, a low setting is when the setting value is set to 1 to 3, and a high setting is when the setting value is set to 4 to 6. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT winning rate may be made different for each setting.

Furthermore, the AT winning rate for each game differs depending on whether termination control is performed or continuation control is performed. Further, when continuous control is performed, the AT winning rate in each game is different depending on whether pattern A is used or pattern B is used. Pattern A is a case where the previous AT acquisition number (net increase in the advantageous section AT) is less than the second amount (500 pieces), and pattern B is a case where the previous AT acquisition number is greater than or equal to the second amount (500 pieces). This is the case.

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

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

Here, for example, the above X12 (=23.0) is the 201st to 2nd G in the first period.
It shows the percentage of winning the advantageous section AT in any of the 50th G. In other words, the number of AT winning games is determined to be one of 201G to 250G with a probability of 23.0%. It may be equally determined whether one of the 201G to 250G is determined. For example, one of the 201st G to 250th G is determined with a probability of 1/50. In this case, for example, the probability that the number of AT winning games is determined to be 201G is 23.0%×(1/50)=0.46%. That is, the AT winning rate in the 201st G is 0.46%.

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

Furthermore, when setting 1 (low setting) is set as the setting value, the rate of winning the advantageous section AT in 1G to 200G is 1. 2% (0.3% + 0.3% + 0.5% + 0.1%) (pattern A) or 0.2% (pattern B) and when termination control is performed (corresponding to X12 in Figure 10) ) is 0.0%. On the other hand, when setting 6 (high setting) is set as the setting value, the probability of winning the advantageous section AT in 1G to 200G is 3 when continuous control is performed (corresponding to X13 in Fig. 10). .0% (pattern A) or 0.1% (pattern B), and when termination control is performed, it is 0.0% (corresponding to X23 in FIG. 10). Thus, as shown in FIG. 10, the relationship X13>X23 holds. Similarly, as explained using FIG. 10, the relationships of X11<X12, X13<X12, X21<X22, and X23<X22 also hold true.

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

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

In the present embodiment, except for 0 to 200G (hereinafter also referred to as "first range"), the fewer the number of AT winning games, the smaller the number of AT winnings. For example, in the example shown in the table of FIG. 15, the number of AT winning games ranges from 400G to 777G (hereinafter also referred to as the "fourth range"), and the number of AT winning games ranges from 251G to 400G (hereinafter also referred to as the "third range"). If determined, the number of AT winning games is determined to be between 201G and 250G (hereinafter also referred to as the "second range"), and the number of AT won decreases in this order.

Since FIG. 15 shows the AT acquisition number lottery table when the end control is executed, the case where the end control is performed will be described below as an example. For example, the number of AT acquired is 480
If the number of AT winning games is determined to be 220G (second range), the proportion determined to be 26.0% will be 26.0%, but if the number of AT winning games is determined to be 700G (fourth range), the ratio will be 26.0%. In this case, it will be 1.5%. Here, when the number of AT acquisition coins is determined to be 480 coins, the number of AT games awarded is 60G (=480 coins/1G net increase of 8 coins).

On the other hand, the rate at which the number of AT winnings is determined to be 1200 is 0.4% when the number of AT winning games is determined to be 220G (second range), but when the number of AT winning games is 700G. (4th range), it becomes 17.0%. Here, when the number of AT acquisition coins is determined to be 1200 coins, the number of AT games awarded is 150G (=1200 coins/1G net increase of 8 coins).

Additionally, the rate at which the number of AT winnings is determined to be 2,400 (the rate at which the limiter is reached) is 0.2% when the number of AT winning games is determined to be within the second range; If the number is determined to be in the fourth range, it will be 11.1%. Here, when the number of AT acquisition coins is determined to be 2400 coins, the number of AT games awarded is 300G (=2400 coins/1G net increase of 8 coins).

Further, the rate at which the number of AT winning coins is determined to be 2400 coins (the rate at which the limiter is reached) is 100% when the number of AT winning games is determined to be in the first range (1G to 200G). In other words, as explained using FIG. 13, when winning in 1G to 200G, the number of AT acquired coins is always determined to be 2400, a freeze win occurs, and a freeze and freeze effect are executed. It turns out.

As shown in Figure 15, when the number of AT winning games is determined to be in the second range, there is a high percentage of AT winnings of around 300 to 700 coins, whereas the number of AT winning games is in the fourth range. If it is determined, there is a high probability that the AT acquisition number will be about 900 to 1400 or 2400 (reaching the limiter). In the former case, the number of net additions will change as shown in FIG. 11(a), and in the latter case, the number of net additions will change as shown in FIG. 11(b).

Furthermore, as explained using FIG. 14, when the setting is high such as setting 6, the AT winning rate in the first period (201G to 250G) is higher than when the setting is high such as setting 1. At a high setting such as setting 1, the AT winning rate in 251G to 777G (period after the first period) is higher than when setting a high setting such as setting 6. Therefore, if the setting is high such as setting 6, the net increase will tend to change as shown in Figure 11(a), and if the setting is low such as setting 1, the net increase will tend to change as shown in Figure 11(b). The number of net increases is likely to change as follows. In this way, the pattern in which the number of net additions changes varies depending on the set value.

Also, for example, if the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G, the percentage that the number of AT winnings is determined to be 2400 is 100%, and if the number of AT winning games is 201G to 250G, the number of AT winnings is 100%. If the number of AT won games is 251G to 300G, the percentage of AT winnings determined to be 300 to 399 coins is 28.0%. be. The average value of the number of AT winnings is, when the number of AT winning games is 201G to 250G (corresponding to Y22 in Figure 10), when the number of AT winning games is 251G to 300G (corresponding to Y23 in Figure 10), When the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G (corresponding to Y21 in FIG. 10), the numbers increase in order. That is, as explained using FIG. 10, the relationships Y21>Y22 and Y23>Y22 hold true.

Also, for example, the rate at which the number of AT winnings is determined to be 2400 is 100% (corresponding to X21 in Figure 10) when the number of AT winning games is 1G to 200G, , it is 0.2% (corresponding to X22 in FIG. 10), and when the number of AT winning games is 251G to 300G, it is 7.0% (corresponding to X23 in FIG. 10). In other words, the rate at which the number of AT winnings is determined to be 2400 is when the number of AT winning games is between 201G and 250G, when the number of AT winning games is between 251G and 300G, and when the number of AT winning games is between 1G and 200G. The value increases in this order. That is, as explained using FIG. 10, the relationships Z21>Z22 and Z23>Z22 hold true.

Although the AT acquisition number lottery table when continuous control is executed is not shown in FIG. 15, in the table, as explained using FIG. 10, Y11<Y21, Z11<Z21, Y12< It is designed so that the relationships Y22, Z12<Z22, Y13<Y23, Z13<Z23, Y11>Y12, Z11>Z12, Y13>Y12, and Z13>Z12 hold true.

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

Specifically, each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R is provided with a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is installed so as to be sandwiched between the light emitting part and the light receiving part. . Further, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided with a notch. When the notch provided on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R passes between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R, the light receiving part receives the light from the light emitting part. , whereby the reel reference position is detected. By detecting the reel reference position, it can be determined that the reel is rotating normally.

In this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R each having 21 mutually distinguishable symbols of a plurality of types arranged on the outer periphery are used. Each of the 21 symbols arranged on one reel is assigned in advance a consecutive number (0 to 20) as a symbol number based on the symbol at the reel reference position. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, symbol 2 corresponding to symbol number 2 on the left reel 2L is a replay symbol. Further, in the reel motor, 16 steps are evenly allocated to each symbol, and the total number of steps is 336 steps (16 steps x 21 symbols).

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

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

As a result, valid operations of each stop switch are accepted in the stop operation acceptance process. When a stop operation is performed, the operation of the stop switch on which the stop operation was performed is invalidated. As a result, a valid operation of the stop switch on which the stop operation has been performed will no longer be accepted.

Further, in the stop operation reception process, when all the reels are rotating normally, the main control unit 41 validates the operations of all the stop switches, and effectively accepts the operations of all the stop switches. When one reel is not rotating normally, all stop switch operations are disabled and no stop switch operations are validly accepted.

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

Note that when any reel is rotating normally, the operation of a stop switch corresponding to the reel is enabled, and the operation of the stop switch may be effectively accepted. Further, when one reel is not rotating normally, the operation of a stop switch corresponding to that reel is disabled, and the operation of the stop switch may not be effectively accepted.

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

Each reel is rotated by being driven by each reel motor based on the number of steps from the reel reference position (value of a step number counter). Each reel detects a reel reference position each time it goes around, and a step number counter is initialized each time the reel reference position is detected. That is, while the reels continue to rotate normally, the step number counter is initialized every 336 steps required for the reels to make one revolution.

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

When such a state continues and the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel reaches a predetermined number of steps (400 steps) or more, abnormal rotation of the reel is detected. In addition, the reel rotation control may be stopped for a very short time due to an instantaneous power outage, the reel motor may not operate due to insufficient torque, or the reference position may not be detected due to malfunction of the reel sensor. However, rotational abnormalities may occur.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 disables all stop switches when abnormal rotation occurs after the reels start rotating but before the corresponding stop switches are operated. Further, when a rotation abnormality occurs in any reel while a plurality of reels are rotating, all stop switches are disabled.

Note that, when a rotational abnormality occurs, the main control unit 41 may transmit a command that can specify that the rotational abnormality has occurred to the sub-control unit 91. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 can specifiably notify that a rotational abnormality has occurred in the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, a clerk at a game parlor or the like can recognize that an abnormal rotation has occurred. After the abnormal rotation is resolved by the store clerk's treatment, the player can continue playing the game. Note that even if a rotational abnormality occurs, the occurrence of the rotational abnormality may not be notified.

[Stop promotion notification performance]
The sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing a stop promotion notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as "stop promotion notification"). The stop promotion notification performance is a performance that urges the player to operate the stop switch. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a time measurement process for executing a stop promotion notification effect. In the time measurement process, the elapsed time after the time measurement start condition is satisfied is counted after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. For example, the timing condition may be established when a start operation is performed.

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

That is, in the time measurement process, the sub-control unit 91 measures the time that has elapsed since the start operation was performed. The sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect when the measured elapsed time reaches a predetermined time. The predetermined time is, for example, 3 minutes.

At this time, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapsed time in the time measurement process, regardless of whether the reels are rotating normally. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification when the elapsed time that has elapsed without an effective reception of the stop switch operation reaches a predetermined time.

The present embodiment is characterized in that even if the operation of the stop switch is disabled and the player cannot operate the stop switch, the stop promotion notification is executed. Specific examples will be described later using FIGS. 16 to 22.

In this way, since the process of uniformly measuring the elapsed time from the timing when the start operation is performed, there is no need to branch the process depending on the rotational state of the reels, for example, and the processing load in the time measurement process is reduced. be able to. Furthermore, if the player does not operate the stop switch while the reels are spinning, the clerk at the game parlor needs to check the situation. Regardless of whether the reels are rotating normally or not, the elapsed time is measured, and when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without an effective stop switch operation, a stop promotion notification effect is performed. By executing this, the clerk at the game parlor can recognize the situation where the player is not operating the stop switch through the stop promotion notification performance, and can also notify the player that the reels are not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize situations in which the driver cannot operate the stop switch. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be suitably executed.

In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are used as the stop promotion notification effect. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect by displaying a character image "Please stop the reels" on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect by causing the speakers 53 and 54 to output the voice "Please stop the reels."

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

When the start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. At this time, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that a start operation has been performed, it starts measuring time to execute the stop promotion notification effect in the time measurement process. As shown in FIG. 16(b), when the rotational speed of all the reels reaches a constant speed (constant speed rotation), each stop switch is activated.

Thereafter, when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, a stop promotion notification is performed as shown in FIG. 16(c). At this time, the stop promotion notification is started in a specific manner. Specifically, at the timing when the character image "Please stop the reels" is started to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the output of the voice "Please stop the reels" from the speakers 53 and 54 is started. In this way, the stop promotion notification from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed in synchronization with the stop promotion notification from the liquid crystal display 51.

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

[Control when abnormality is detected during reel rotation]
Next, processing when an error (abnormality) is detected during rotation of the reels will be described. Abnormalities include the above-mentioned rotational abnormality, an abnormality in the insertion of medals from the medal insertion section, a dispensing abnormality in the dispensing of medals from the hopper, and an abnormality in the data of the RAM 41c stored in the main control section 41. There are abnormalities in the RAM that are detected when the player is playing the game, and abnormal winnings in which winnings are detected in combinations that are not allowed to be won due to an internal lottery. In this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected, the operation of the stop switch is disabled only when a rotational abnormality occurs.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation) while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels have stopped. When the main control unit 41 detects an error (abnormality), the main control unit 41 interrupts the progress of the game and controls the game to an error state. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs abnormality control regarding the abnormality. Thereafter, when the error condition is cleared, the game progress is resumed.

However, if a predetermined abnormality regarding the slot machine is detected, and if a predetermined abnormality is detected while the reels are rotating, the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 , performs abnormality control. The predetermined abnormality is, for example, a loading abnormality or a dispensing abnormality.

If an error such as a loading abnormality or a payout abnormality is detected while the reels are rotating, the game continues to progress without being controlled to an error state until all reels stop. Then, when all the reels stop (when the symbol combinations are derived), the system is controlled to an error state based on the detected abnormality. This interrupts the progress of the game.

If an error such as a feeding abnormality or a payout abnormality occurs while the reels are rotating, the main control unit 41 displays an error code corresponding to the feeding abnormality or payout abnormality on the gaming auxiliary display 12 when all reels have stopped. do.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an error command that can specify that an error has occurred to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 performs error notification as abnormality control based on the received error command.

If an error such as a feeding abnormality or a payout abnormality occurs while the reels are rotating, the sub-control unit 91 displays a text image "Feeding abnormality has occurred" or a text image "Payout abnormality" on the liquid crystal display 51 when all reels have stopped. "Occurrence" is displayed. Note that the sub-control unit 91 is not limited to this, and when an error such as a loading abnormality or a payout abnormality occurs while the reels are rotating, the sub-control unit 91 displays a text image "Feeding abnormality has occurred" or a text image "Payout abnormality has occurred" on the liquid crystal display 51. ” may be displayed.

A detailed explanation will be given below using FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining control when an abnormality is detected. As shown in FIG. 17(a), it is assumed that the normal section is currently being controlled normally, and the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying an effect image for the normal section.

When the start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. At this time, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that a start operation has been performed, it starts measuring time to execute the stop promotion notification effect in the time measurement process.

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

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

In this way, when all the reels are rotating normally, the operations of all the stop switches can be effectively accepted. Further, when the first reel is not rotating normally, no operation of any stop switch can be effectively accepted.

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

It is assumed that a charging abnormality is detected in this state. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the stop operation is not invalidated. Further, the abnormality is not notified on the liquid crystal display 51 or the game auxiliary display 12.

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

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

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

FIG. 18(a) shows an example in which a stop promotion notification effect is executed when no abnormal rotation occurs. In the timing chart of FIG. 18(a), the horizontal axis indicates timing t. The vertical axis shows, from top to bottom, the rotational speed of the reels, the reel status (whether or not abnormal reel rotation has occurred), whether or not the stop switch is enabled, whether or not the stop promotion notification performance is executed, and a display example of the liquid crystal display 51.

Furthermore, in the timing chart, the reel is illustrated as the left reel. Further, the stop switch will be exemplified as a left stop switch corresponding to the left reel. Further, the stop operation is a first stop operation of the left stop switch. Further, it is assumed that the reel abnormality occurs on the left reel. The same applies to the description of FIGS. 18(b) to 22 below.

As shown in FIG. 18(a), all reels are stopped before t1. Further, the normal section is currently controlled to be normal, and the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying an effect image for the normal section.

At t1, when a start operation is performed, all reels start rotating. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that a start operation has been performed, the sub-control unit 91 starts measuring time to execute a stop promotion notification effect in a time measurement process.

At t2, when the rotational speed of all the reels reaches a constant speed (constant speed rotation), each stop switch is activated.

Then, at t3 when the measured elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, a stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the character image "Please stop the reels" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Please stop the reel."

After the stop promotion notification effect starts, the stop promotion notification effect continues at least until the stop switch is operated. In this embodiment, the stop promotion effect is ended when any stop switch is operated. Note that the stop promotion effect may be ended when all stop switches are operated.

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

FIG. 18(b) shows an example in which a stop promotion notification performance is executed when a rotation abnormality occurs during a start operation and is resolved before the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes as measured by the timing process. It shows.

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

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

Assume that at t3, the abnormal rotation of the left reel is resolved and the left reel starts rotating. It is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t4. As a result, the rotational speed of all reels reaches a constant speed, and all stop switches are activated.

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

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

FIG. 19(a) shows an example in which a stop promotion notification performance is executed when a rotation abnormality occurs during a start operation and is resolved after the elapsed time measured by the timing process reaches 3 minutes. It shows.

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

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

Then, at t2 when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the abnormal rotation being resolved, a stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a text image "Please stop the reels." In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Please stop the reel."

Assume that at t3, the abnormal rotation of the left reel is resolved and the left reel starts rotating. It is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t4. As a result, the rotational speeds of all reels have reached a constant speed, so all stop switches are enabled. At this time, the stop promotion notification effect is continuously executed.

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

Figure 19(b) shows that when a rotational abnormality occurs in a reel that is rotating at a constant speed and the elapsed time measured by the timer processing reaches 3 minutes after the rotational abnormality is resolved, a stop promotion notification effect is executed. This is an example of how this can be done.

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

Assume that at t3, a rotational abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel stops. This disables all stop switch operations. However, even in this case, the time measurement continues without being stopped.

Assume that at t4, the abnormal rotation of the left reel is resolved and the left reel starts rotating. It is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t5. As a result, the rotational speeds of all reels have reached a constant speed, so all stop switches are enabled.

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

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

FIG. 20(a) shows a stop promotion notification effect when a rotation abnormality occurs in a reel that is rotating at a constant speed, and the rotation abnormality is resolved after the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes as measured by the timing process. This is an example of how this is executed.

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

Assume that at t3, a rotational abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel stops. This disables all stop switch operations. However, even in this case, the time measurement continues without being stopped.

Then, at t4, when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the rotational abnormality being resolved, a stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a text image "Please stop the reels." In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Please stop the reel."

Assume that at t5, the abnormal rotation of the left reel is resolved and the left reel starts rotating. It is assumed that the rotational speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t6. As a result, the rotational speeds of all reels have reached a constant speed, so all stop switches are enabled. At this time, the stop promotion notification effect is continuously executed.

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

In this way, in the time counting process, the sub-control unit 91 continues counting the elapsed time even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted after it starts counting the elapsed time. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes while the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted.

FIG. 20(b) shows an example in which a rotation abnormality occurs after the elapsed time measured by the timing process reaches 3 minutes and the stop promotion notification effect is executed.

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

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

Assume that at t4, a rotational abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel stops. This disables all stop switch operations. However, even in this case, the stop promotion notification effect continues.

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

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

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

When the startup period ends, the sub-control unit 91 performs preparation control. Preparation control is control for preparing to execute an effect after power is supplied to the slot machine. The period during which the sub-control unit 91 performs preparation control is referred to as a "preparation period." Until the activation period ends, the sub-control unit 91 is performing initialization processing and the like, so the liquid crystal display 51 cannot display images. On the other hand, during the preparation period, images can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

During the preparation period, the sub-control unit 91 is preparing for display control, so that the liquid crystal display 51 cannot display performance images or the like. The preparation period ends when the preparation for display control in the sub-control unit 91 is completed.

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a preparation image. The preparing image is an image indicating that the sub-control unit 91 is preparing to perform image display control. Preparation for image display control is, for example, processing for transferring image data from a storage area where it is stored in advance to a work storage area.

On the other hand, when power is supplied to the slot machine, the main control section 41 also executes a startup process to perform initialization process and the like. When the main control unit 41 completes the startup process, control for advancing the game becomes possible.

When the main control unit 41 becomes able to control the progress of the game, the game can be started. When you perform the start operation, the reels start rotating. However, since the timing at which the preparation period ends in the sub-control unit 91 is later than the timing at which control for advancing the game is possible in the main control unit 41, even when the reels start rotating, A preparation image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the preparation period ends, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a performance image (for example, a performance image in the normal section).
is displayed.

In the timekeeping process, if the reels start rotating while the preparation control is being executed (during the preparation period), the timekeeping start condition is satisfied at the preparation control completion timing and the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the elapsed time. The preparation control completion timing is a timing related to the completion of preparation control. The timing related to the end of the preparation control may be the timing at which the preparation control ends, or the timing at which a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the end of the preparation control.

FIG. 21(a) shows an example in which a stop promotion notification performance is executed when the reels start rotating during the preparation period and no abnormal rotation occurs.

As shown in FIG. 21(a), assume that power is supplied to the slot machine at t1. As a result, the main control section 41 starts the startup process, and the sub control section 91 also starts the startup process.

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a preparation image. After that, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 completes the startup process and is now able to perform control to advance the game. On the other hand, since the preparation period has not ended, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the preparation image.

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

At t3, when the rotational speed of all the reels reaches a constant speed (constant speed rotation), each stop switch is activated.

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

Then, at t5 when the measured elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, a stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a text image "Please stop the reels." In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Please stop the reel."

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

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

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

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a preparation image. After that, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 completes the startup process and is now able to perform control to advance the game. On the other hand, since the preparation period has not ended, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the preparation image.

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

Assume that at t3, an abnormal rotation occurs in the left reel before reaching a constant speed, and the left reel stops rotating. Due to the occurrence of abnormal rotation of the left reel, all stop switch operations are disabled.

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

Then, at t5 when the measured elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, a stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a text image "Please stop the reels." In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Please stop the reel."

As explained above, the sub-control unit 91 controls the operation of the sub-control unit 91 when the preparation control completion timing is reached without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted after the reels start rotating during the execution of the preparation control. Also, the timing start condition is satisfied at the timing when the preparation control is completed, and the timing of the elapsed time is started. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches three minutes without an effective reception of the operation of the stop switch.

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

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

During the preparation period, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a preparation image. After that, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 completes the startup process and is now able to perform control to advance the game. On the other hand, since the preparation period has not ended, the liquid crystal display 51 continues to display the preparation image.

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

At t3, when the rotational speed of all the reels reaches a constant speed (constant speed rotation), each stop switch is activated.

After that, at t4, it is assumed that an abnormal rotation occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel stops. This disables all stop switch operations.

Then, at t5, the preparation period ends, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in the normal section. Even if the operations of all stop switches are disabled, the sub-control unit starts counting time in the timing process when the preparation period ends.

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

As explained above, the sub-control unit 91 controls the operation of the stop switch after the reels start rotating and the stop switch operation is effectively accepted during the execution of the preparation control. Even if the preparatory control completion timing is reached without the preparatory control completion timing being effectively accepted, the time measurement start condition is satisfied at the preparatory control completion timing and the elapsed time measurement is started.

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

[Setting suggestion]
The sub-control unit 91 is capable of performing processing for awarding benefits to players. The privilege granted by the sub-control unit 91 is, for example, the execution of a setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion performance is a performance that makes a suggestion related to the set setting value. Specifically, it indicates the setting value that has been set.

The setting suggestion effect is executed during the period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section until the advantageous section transition effect is executed. A plurality of types of setting suggestion effects can be executed as the setting suggestion effects. The plurality of types of setting suggestion effects include setting suggestion effect A, setting suggestion effect B, setting suggestion effect C, and setting suggestion effect D.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 23(b), when setting suggestion effect B is executed, setting suggestion effect image B including a girl character image and six star images is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. 23(e), setting suggestion effect B is an effect that suggests that either 2, 4, or 6 is set as the setting value. Setting suggestion performance B is more advantageous for the player than setting suggestion performance A because it is likely that an advantageous setting value is set.

As shown in FIG. 23(c), when the setting suggestion effect C is executed, the setting suggestion effect image C including a girl character image and ten star images is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. 23(e), the setting suggestion effect C is a effect that suggests that either 4, 5, or 6 is set as the setting value. Setting suggestion presentation C is more advantageous for the player than setting suggestion presentation B because it suggests that a high setting value (4 to 6) is set.

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

As shown in FIG. 23(e), setting suggestion rendering D is a rendering suggesting that 6 is set as the setting value. The setting suggestion performance D is more advantageous for the player than the setting suggestion performance C because it confirms that 6 is set as the setting value.

As explained above, the setting suggestion presentations are advantageous to the player in the following order: setting suggestion presentation D, setting suggestion presentation C, setting suggestion presentation B, and setting suggestion presentation A.

The setting suggestion effect can be executed when the normal section normal effect described later is being executed. Regarding the setting suggestion performance, whether or not the setting suggestion performance can be executed is determined by a setting suggestion performance lottery, and if the setting suggestion performance is to be executed, which setting suggestion performance is to be executed.

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

As mentioned above, when the advantageous section is won in the normal section, the normal section is switched to the advantageous section. The situations when the advantageous section AT ends in the advantageous section include a first situation and a second situation.

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

Furthermore, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect executed in the third situation is more advantageous for the player than the setting suggestion effect executed in the first situation. A lottery with suggested settings will be held.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is configured such that the later the advantageous area transition effect is executed after switching from the advantageous area to the normal area, the higher the rate at which the setting suggestion effect is executed. A lottery will be held.

Specifically, the case where the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the second timing after the first timing is better than the case where the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the first timing after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section. , the rate of execution of setting suggestion effects is higher. For example, the first timing is the 3G (see FIG. 25(a) described below), and the second timing is the 4G (see FIG. 25(b) described below).

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the later the timing at which the advantageous section transition effect is executed after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, the more advantageous the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed to the player.

In addition, in the first situation and the third situation, the later the advantageous section transition effect is executed after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, the higher the rate at which setting suggestion effects are executed. , the setting suggestion effect lottery may be performed in such a way that it is advantageous for the player.

For example, in each of the first and third situations, the setting suggestion effect is better when the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the second timing than when the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the first timing. A setting suggestion performance (for example, setting suggestion performance D) that has a high execution rate and is advantageous to the player is executed.

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

Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines that the advantageous section has been won when the 6-option bell (any of the winning combination numbers 2 to 7) is won among the winning combinations shown in FIG. do. On the other hand, if you win watermelon, cherry, or regular reply, or if you lose, you will not win the advantageous section.

In this embodiment, if a watermelon or cherry is won, a specific display result is derived when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation mode. For example, if a watermelon is won, the watermelon winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switch is operated at an operation timing that allows the watermelon winning symbol combination to be derived.

Further, when a watermelon or a cherry is won, the liquid crystal display 51 is made to display a suggestive display (for example, displaying a watermelon pattern or a cherry pattern) that suggests operating the stop switch in a specific operation mode. Good too. If a lottery is held to determine whether or not to give a benefit (for example, AT winning) when a watermelon or cherry is won, it is possible to suggest the granting of a benefit through a suggestion display.

In the present embodiment, execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted at least during a specific period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, regardless of whether or not it is in the advantageous section. For example, in the present embodiment, the specific period is a period from the first game controlled in the normal period to the end of the next game.

In other words, even if you win the advantageous section in the first game that switches from the advantageous section to the normal section and are controlled to the advantageous section from the next game, at least the first game that was controlled to the advantageous section ends. Until then, execution of the advantageous section transition effect will be restricted.

By configuring as described above, regarding the first situation and the second situation with different advantageous degrees, after the advantageous section AT ends, it is possible to determine whether the advantageous section continues in the second situation or the advantageous section switches to the normal section. It becomes easier to determine whether the situation has changed from the first situation to the advantageous section again.

Note that "the execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted" may mean that the execution of the advantageous section transfer effect is prohibited (not executed) at least during a specific period. Further, the execution rate of the advantageous section transition effect during the specific period may be lower than the execution rate of the advantageous section transition effect after the specific period has elapsed.

Further, based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition performance is lifted, and after the restriction is lifted, the advantageous section transition performance is executed. Specifically, if a 6-choice bell is won in a game subsequent to the first game in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted. Then, in the game following the game in which the 6-option bell is won, the advantageous section transition effect can be executed. In other words, unless the 6-option bell is won in the game following the first game that switched to the normal section, the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect will not be lifted.

The 6-choice bell is a target role for the advantageous section transition lottery. For this reason, by removing the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, players will feel uncomfortable regarding the execution of the advantageous section transition effect that suggests that they are in the advantageous zone. You can prevent this from happening.

Furthermore, as described above, if a watermelon or cherry is won, the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition effect is not lifted. When a watermelon or cherry is won, a suggestion display suggesting that the stop switch should be operated in a specific manner is displayed. Suppose that in a game where watermelons and cherries are won, the restriction on the execution of advantageous section transition effects is lifted and the advantageous section transition effects are executed in that game, the game will be There is a risk that people may become confused. Further, even if only the advantageous section transition effect is executed without executing the suggestion display, there is a risk that confusion may occur due to the suggestion display not being executed. By not lifting the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition effect when a watermelon or cherry is won, the advantageous section transition effect is executed in games that require the stop switch to be operated in a specific operation mode to derive the symbol combination. This can be done to avoid confusing the players.

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

Further, as an advantageous section transition performance, an advantageous section transition display is made to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 that performs the game performance. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image including the character image "Advantageable section transition". Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the advantageous section transition effect may be executed by lighting a lamp such as a frame lamp.

Further, the liquid crystal display 51 starts displaying the transition to an advantageous section at the timing when the advantageous section LED 19 turns on. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and any display may be used as long as the advantageous section transition display is started in a game where the advantageous section LED 19 lights up. Furthermore, the screen may be darkened before starting the advantageous section transition display to indicate that the advantageous section transition display will be performed.

[Relationship between setting suggestion performance and advantageous section transition performance]
A specific example will be described below using FIGS. 24 to 26. FIGS. 24 to 26 are diagrams for explaining the relationship between setting suggestion effects and advantageous section transition selection.

As shown in FIG. 24(a), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently controlled in an advantageous section AT (advantageous section). Since the control is in the advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 51 executes a performance executed during the advantageous section AT (hereinafter referred to as "advantageous section AT performance"). Further, since the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is in a lit state.

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

On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect executed during the normal section (hereinafter referred to as "normal section normal effect") is executed. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image showing that the character is walking on the road is displayed together with a background image of the road. By being controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned off.

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

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

It is assumed that the 6-option bell is won (advantageous section win) in an internal lottery executed when the start operation of the normally controlled first game (usually the 1st G) is performed in the normal section. As a result, in the next game, the normal section will be switched to the advantageous section.

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

The setting suggestion effect is executed during the period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section until the advantageous section transition effect is executed. In this example, setting suggestion effect B is normally executed in the 2nd G. This suggests that one of 2, 4, and 6 is set as the setting value.

Also, assume that the 6-choice bell is won in the 2nd G. As described above, if a 6-choice bell is won in the game following the first game in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted.

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

When a start operation is performed to start the next game in which the 6-choice bell is won, the normal section normal performance ends and the advantageous section normal performance is executed. At the timing of the start operation, an advantageous section transition effect is executed.

Specifically, the advantageous section LED 19, which has been turned off, is turned on, and an image including the character image "Advantageable section transition" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (an advantageous section transition display is performed). Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in a game where the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted due to the winning of the 6-choice bell, the advantageous section transition effect may be executed at the timing when the third stop operation is performed. .

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

Note that the setting suggestion performance is not limited to the one that executes the setting suggestion performance during the period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section until the advantageous section transition performance is executed, and the following may be used. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the setting suggestion effect in a period after the advantageous section transition effect is executed after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section.

For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in a game where the advantageous section normal effect starts (for example, after the advantageous section transition display is displayed), or the setting suggestion effect may be executed after the game. It's okay.

In the present embodiment, execution of the advantageous section transition effect is restricted at least during a specific period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, regardless of whether or not the advantageous section is in progress. Specifically, after the 2nd G, an advantageous section transition effect is executed in the game following the game in which the 6-choice bell is won.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the advantageous section transition effect may be executed after a predetermined number of games have been played after switching from the normal section to the advantageous section. The predetermined number of times is, for example, once. In this case, when a start operation is performed to start the next game after the first game that switched from the normal section to the advantageous section, the advantageous section transition effect is executed.

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

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

Assume that in the AT, the net increase in the number of sheets in the advantageous section does not reach a predetermined specific number (2400 sheets) and the limiter condition is not satisfied. When the control to the advantageous section AT ends and a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the advantageous section is normally controlled without being controlled to the normal section. In other words, control to the advantageous section continues.

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

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

It is assumed that the control to the advantageous section AT ends when the limiter condition is satisfied, and the normal section is normally controlled from the next game. As a result, the normal section normal effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Since the vehicle is controlled to be in the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned off.

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

Although the setting suggestion performance can be executed in the normal section, in this example, it is assumed that execution of the setting suggestion performance is not determined in the lottery for determining whether or not the setting suggestion performance can be executed. Furthermore, since the 6-choice bell is normally won in the 2nd G, an advantageous section transition effect can be executed in the game following the game.

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

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

It is assumed that the control to the advantageous section AT ends when the limiter condition is satisfied, and the normal section is normally controlled from the next game. As a result, the advantageous section LED 19 turns off, and the normal section normal effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Suppose that the 6-option bell is won (advantageous section win) in the first game (normally 1G) normally controlled in the normal section. In this case, the next game will be controlled to an advantageous period. However, unless the 6-choice bell is won after the 2nd G, the advantageous section transition performance is not executed, so even in the 1G, the advantageous section transition performance is not executed, and the normal section performance continues.

It is assumed that a watermelon is won in the 2nd G. In this case, since the 6-choice bell is not won, the advantageous section transition performance is not normally performed even in the 3rd G, and the normal section performance continues.

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

Further, it is assumed that execution of the setting suggestion effect D is normally determined in the 3rd G by the setting suggestion effect lottery. As a result, setting suggestion effect D is executed. By executing the setting suggestion effect D, it is suggested that 6 is set as the setting value.

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

As explained earlier, when the advantageous section transition effect is executed at the first timing (for example, 3G) after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section, the second timing after the first timing (for example, , 3G), when the advantageous section transition effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is more likely to be executed.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the difference between the case where no setting change is made and the case where a setting change is made regarding the execution of the setting suggestion effect will be explained. FIG. 26(a) illustrates a case where no setting change is made, and FIG. 26(b) illustrates a case where a setting change is made.

The situation in FIG. 26(a) is the same as the situation in FIG. 24(a), so detailed explanation will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 26(a), the control to the advantageous section AT is completed and the normal section is controlled to the normal section, thereby executing the normal section normal effect.

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

On the other hand, FIG. 26(b) explains a case where the setting change causes a transition from the advantageous section to the normal section. As shown in FIG. 26(b), it is assumed that the vehicle is currently controlled in an advantageous section AT (advantageous section). On the liquid crystal display 51, an advantageous section AT effect is being executed. Further, the advantageous section LED 19 is in a lit state.

In this state, assume that the game parlor has closed and the power to the slot machine has been cut off. It is assumed that the slot machine is turned on in order to start business on the next business day, and the settings are changed at that time. When initialization is performed by changing the settings, when the game is started after changing the settings, the normal control state will be achieved in the normal section.

Since the normal section is normally controlled, the normal section normal effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned off.

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

In the present embodiment, in the third situation where an advantageous section is switched to a normal section based on a setting change operation, a benefit is not given during the period after switching from an advantageous section to a normal section until the advantageous section transition effect is executed. If granted, the benefit granted in the third situation is more advantageous to the player than the benefit granted in the first situation.

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

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

Initialization based on a setting change operation is performed at a gaming parlor during a time period when the gaming parlor is not open for business. Therefore, the first time a game is played after initialization based on a setting change operation is immediately after business starts (first thing in the morning). By making the setting suggestion performance executed in the third situation advantageous, the player is motivated to play the game after initialization (first thing in the morning).

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

In the first embodiment, the game state transitions as shown in FIG. 3 are performed in the configuration described using FIGS. 1 to 7. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the game state transitions as shown in FIG. 27, which will be described later. The configuration of the slot machine described using FIGS. 16 to 22 in the first embodiment and the configuration of the slot machine described using FIGS. 23 to 26 in the second embodiment can also be applied to the second embodiment. It is.

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

Inside, the game is in a state where the game can be played and the payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. Note that in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the player is not inside the game, the player does not play a game, or even if the player plays a game, the time for playing the game is extremely short. In non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the gaming state shifts to internal mode from the next game. In other words, the internal state is such that the winning of CB has been carried over. Once the gaming state is internally controlled, it is rare for the carried over CB to win, and even if it does, the probability is extremely low.

In the example shown in FIG. 27, CB is not shown as a gaming state, but if a CB is won during non-internal or internal, the game will be changed from non-internal or internal to CB. The state changes. In this case, the CB ends after approximately one game, and the gaming state shifts to non-internal mode again.

The internal state includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when the winning section is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery (advantageous section winning), the state is controlled to be the advantageous section.

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

In the present embodiment, the navigation execution probability in the advantageous section normal and advantageous section CZ is 0%, but the navigation may be executed also in the advantageous section normal and advantageous section CZ. For example, in the advantageous section AT, compared to the advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ,
The execution probability of the navigation for making the main character win the prize may be increased when the push order winning combination is won.

Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game during the advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, and normal section.

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

In the normal section normal, advantageous section normal, and advantageous section CZ, medals are all reduced. The advantageous section AT is a state in which the number of medals increases. The advantageous section AT is more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal, the advantageous section normal, and the advantageous section CZ. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal, advantageous section normal, and advantageous section CZ, and the number of 1G net additions is 6 in the advantageous section AT. Designed.

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

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section CZ is a more advantageous ball payout state than the normal advantageous section. A win in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section AT to the advantageous section CZ is also referred to as a "CZ win."

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

The main control unit 41 is capable of controlling any one of a plurality of types of advantageous sections CZ (CZ). Further, the main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of types of advantageous sections AT (AT) that are advantageous to the player. In the second embodiment, the control to the CZ is also referred to as "continuation control." Note that the continuous control is not limited to the control to CZ, but may be such that after the advantageous area AT ends, the control is performed again to the advantageous area AT without being controlled by CZ.

The multiple types of CZs are CZ1, which is controlled by AT again at a first rate when control to AT ends, and CZ2, which is controlled by AT again at a second rate when control to AT ends. including control over. In this embodiment, the first percentage is 20% and the second percentage is 80%. CZ2 includes CZ2A and CZ2B.

That is, when being controlled by CZ2, the rate of being controlled by AT again when control to AT ends is higher than when being controlled by any one of a plurality of CZs. Further, the plurality of types of ATs include AT1 and AT2.

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

The main control unit 41 also performs a specific lottery. If you win the special lottery, it will be decided to move to CZ2A. If you do not win the specific lottery, it will be decided to move to CZ1.

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

In this embodiment, the specific condition is that AT continues for 10 sets (also referred to as "the number of AT continuations reaches 10 times"). "AT continues for 10 sets" means that in addition to the initial hit of AT, the number of times the AT is controlled again when the control to the AT ends is 9 times (control to mode A described later). This means that the number of times the AT has been controlled has reached 10. "First AT win" means winning AT in the normal advantageous section. The specific situation is not only the first time the AT hits, but also the situation after the AT has controlled the AT again 9 times or more after the AT has finished controlling the AT.

In addition, the specific condition may be established when the net increase in the number of games during the advantageous period reaches a predetermined number, or it may be established when the number of games after being controlled to the advantageous period reaches a predetermined number of games. Alternatively, the bonus may be established when the number of bonus wins reaches a predetermined number.

As shown in FIG. 27, when the advantageous section is won in the normal normal section, the control is made to be the normal advantageous section. Advantageous Section Normally, if AT is won, the mode A is controlled and the advantageous section AT1 is controlled. When the advantageous section AT1 ends, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ1 or the advantageous section CZ2A. The above-mentioned non-specific state is a state where the vehicle is controlled in the advantageous section CZ2A. When the advantageous section CZ1 or the advantageous section CZ2A ends, the control to mode A ends and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

When AT is won in the advantageous section CZ1 or the advantageous section CZ2A, the control is performed again to the advantageous section AT1. In this way, mode A refers to a state in which the vehicle is controlled to AT1, CZ1, or CZ2A in the advantageous section. Then, as long as AT continues to be won in CZ1 or CZ2A, the player will continue to stay in mode A and repeat the transition between AT and CZ.

Further, when transitioning from a non-specific situation to a specific situation, the control is performed in a specific state. Specifically, when the number of AT continuations reaches 10, it is controlled to a specific state. As the specific state, for example, an ending effect to be described later is executed.

When the execution of the ending effect is finished, the control to mode A is finished, and the control to mode B is started. When the mode B is controlled, first, the control is performed in the advantageous section AT2.

When the advantageous section AT2 ends, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ2B. The above-mentioned specific state is a state where the vehicle is controlled to be in the advantageous section CZ2B. When the advantageous section CZ2B ends, the control to mode B ends and the advantageous section is controlled normally.

If AT is won in the advantageous section CZ2B, control is again made to the advantageous section AT2. In this way, mode B refers to a state where the vehicle is controlled to either AT2 or CZ2B in the advantageous section. Then, in CZ2B, as long as AT continues to win, it will continue to stay in mode B and repeat the transition between AT and CZ.

In the advantageous section, when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied, the control to the advantageous section ends. The advantageous section end conditions include a limiter condition and an arbitrary end condition, which will be described later. In this case, the next game will be controlled to the normal section (normal section normal). At that time, information regarding advantageous sections is deleted. The information regarding the advantageous section includes information such as the number of games played in the advantageous section, the number of net additions during the advantageous section, and the number of net additions during the advantageous section AT.

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

On the other hand, if the advantageous section end condition is not met, the control to the advantageous section does not end. In this case, since control to the advantageous section continues, information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized. In other words, the main control unit 41 can continue to count the number of games played in the advantageous section and grasp the net increase in the number of games played during the previous control in the advantageous section AT.

The above-mentioned limiter conditions include that the number of played games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (1500G), or that the net increase in the number of cards in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number (2400 G). . Further, the arbitrary termination condition includes playing the predetermined upper limit number of games without winning an advantageous win in the advantageous section normal.

If you win the advantageous section transfer lottery during the normal section, you will be controlled again to the advantageous section. In this embodiment, the number of games to be played in the normal section is designed to be approximately one (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transfer lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing this, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which control to the normal section is started, and the control is again controlled to the advantageous section (advantageous section normal) from the next game.

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

Further, in the second embodiment, the degree of advantage is different between the case where the advantageous section is normally controlled due to the end of the CZ and the case where the normal section is controlled normally when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied. For example, a lottery is conducted so that the AT winning probability is higher in the advantageous section normal when the advantageous section is controlled normally due to the end of CZ than when the normal section is controlled normally due to the satisfaction of the advantageous section end condition. It may be advantageous. Further, the case where the normal section is controlled normally due to the satisfaction of the advantageous section end condition may be more advantageous than the case where the advantageous section is normally controlled due to the end of CZ.

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

The battle performance (battle performance A, B described later) is a performance that suggests whether or not to be controlled by AT again depending on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance, and is a performance executed during CZ.

In the battle performance, a performance image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A series of battles is then held, and whether the ally character wins or loses against the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, the battle effect may be executed over a plurality of games (for example, 10 games).

When the friendly character ultimately wins or loses over the enemy character in the battle performance, the performance result (victory or defeat) of the battle performance is notified. If the ally character wins against the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a performance result. As a result, the player is notified that the decision to award the benefit (AT winning) has been made.

On the other hand, if the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed as darkened (darkened) as a presentation result. In this case, the player is not informed that the benefit will be awarded.

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

In the normal section, when AT is won (first AT), the mode shifts to mode A and is controlled by AT. When controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs a scenario lottery using the scenario lottery table. The scenario lottery is a lottery that determines in advance the AT continuation rate in each CZ that is controlled 1 to 9 times in the non-specific situation of Mode A.

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

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

The table shown in FIG. 28(a) shows the rate of winning AT again (AT continuation rate) in the CZ that is controlled after the first to ninth sets of AT are completed. Here, if 80% is determined as the AT continuation rate, the process shifts to CZ1, and if 20% is determined as the AT continuation rate, the process shifts to CZ2A.

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

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

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

As described above, in this embodiment, CZ is executed over 10 games. If the AT continuation rate is 80%, the probability of winning AT when the 10th G of CZ ends is 80%. If AT winning is not determined, control to CZ ends when the 10th G of CZ ends, and the advantageous section is normally controlled from the next game. Incidentally, it is also possible to decide which game in the CZ the AT will be won by lottery.

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

Thereafter, the transition between CZ and AT is repeated in the same manner. Finally, it is controlled by the 10th set of AT, and when the AT ends, an ending effect is executed. When the ending effect is finished, the mode is controlled to mode B and the mode is controlled to AT (AT2) again. When it is decided to execute scenario A, when each of the 1st to 9th sets of AT is completed, the process shifts to CZ2A (continuation rate 80%).

If it is decided to execute Scenario B, if the first set of AT is completed, the transition will be to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%), and if each of the 2nd to 9th sets of AT is completed, the transition will be to CZ2A (continuation rate). rate of 80%). If it is decided to execute scenario C, when each AT of the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 9th set is completed, it will shift to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%), and then the AT of the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th set will be executed. When each AT ends, the transition to CZ2A (continuation rate 80%) occurs.

If it is decided to execute Scenario D, if each AT of the 1st to 5th set is completed, it will move to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%), and if each AT of the 6th to 9th set is completed, it will move to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%). will also transition to CZ2A (continuation rate 80%). When it is decided to execute scenario E, when each of the 1st to 9th sets of AT is completed, the process shifts to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%).

In this way, scenarios A, B, C, D, and E are more likely to be controlled by CZ2A (continuation rate 80%), which has a higher continuation rate. In other words, it is designed so that the rate of being controlled by AT again (AT continuation rate) increases in the order of scenarios A, B, C, D, and E.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the scenario lottery as described above, and may be used to determine whether the continuation rate is 80% or 20%. In this case, if the continuation rate is determined to be 80% by lottery, and if each of the 1st to 9th sets of ATs is completed, the transition will be made to CZ2A (continuation rate of 80%). Furthermore, if it is determined by lottery that the continuation rate is 20%, when each of the 1st to 9th sets of ATs is completed, all will shift to CZ1 (continuation rate 20%).

Also, during the CZ, a battle effect is performed. The type of battle effect to be executed is determined using the battle effect determination table shown in FIG. 28(c). As shown in FIG. 28(c), the type of battle performance to be executed is determined depending on the CZ to be transitioned to (destination CZ). The battle performance includes battle performance A and battle performance B. Further, the battle performance A includes a battle performance A1 and a battle performance A2.

Specifically, when controlled by CZ1 in mode A, the rate at which battle effect A1 is determined to be executed is 70%, and the rate at which battle effect A2 is determined to be executed is 30%. When controlled by CZ2A in mode A, the rate at which battle effect A1 is determined to be executed is 30%, and the rate at which battle effect A2 is determined to be executed is 70%. In mode A, execution of battle performance A2 is not determined. In addition, in mode B, it is always controlled by CZ2B, and only battle effect B is executed in CZ2B.

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

Also, battle effect B, which is not executed when being controlled by CZ1, is executed when being controlled by CZ2 in a specific situation. Furthermore, battle effects A (battle effects A1, A2) that can be executed when being controlled by CZ1 are executed when being controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation. By doing so, it is possible to create a special feeling regarding the control of CZ2 in a specific situation.

Furthermore, when the battle effect A2 is executed, the rate of being controlled again by the AT is higher when the control to the AT ends than when the battle effect A1 is executed. Further, when controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation, the rate at which battle effect A2 is executed is higher than the rate at which battle effect A1 is executed.

Furthermore, in addition to the scenario lottery described above, the main control unit 41 performs an AT stock number lottery when control over the AT is completed.

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

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

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

For example, assume that the number of AT stocks currently allocated is 3. If AT is not won during CZ, the number of AT stocks is consumed by 1 in the final game of CZ, and when the control to CZ ends, the AT is controlled again. When the number of AT stocks is consumed by one, the number of AT stocks decreases to two.

As shown in FIG. 28(d), in the AT stock number lottery executed at the time of the first AT win, there is a 70% probability that no AT stock will be awarded, and a 30% probability that AT stock will be awarded. Further, the number of AT stocks to be provided is 1 with a 10% probability, 2 with a 4% probability, and 2 to 9 with a 2% probability. In other words, a maximum of 9 AT stocks can be provided at the time of the first AT hit.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28(e), if a lottery for the number of AT stocks is held in each game while being controlled by AT and CZ, there is a 99.5% probability that AT stocks will be awarded in each game. AT stock will be given with a 0.5% probability. When AT stock is provided, the number of AT stocks provided is 1.

As shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), in non-specific situations, when the AT is controlled again by controlling one of multiple types of CZ, and when the AT stock number lottery There are times when the AT is again controlled based on this. On the other hand, in a non-specific situation, the AT is not controlled again based on the AT stock number lottery, but is controlled again by the AT by controlling one of the plurality of types of CZ.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), when being controlled by AT for the first time in mode A (when AT first hits), the AT stock number lottery is higher than when being controlled by AT again. It is designed to increase the rate at which a decision is made to give AT control again. Note that the AT stock number lottery may be executed when a rare combination is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when special conditions regarding control of the AT are satisfied, control of the AT continues until a final condition based on the content of the game at the AT is satisfied. The special condition is, for example, freeze winning. Further, the final condition is, for example, continuing 10 sets of AT.

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

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

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

As described above, if the number of AT stocks awarded in the AT stock number lottery (at the time of the first AT win) is 9, it is determined that the freeze will be executed. In this case, transition to mode B is confirmed. That is, when freezing is executed, the transition to mode B is confirmed. Therefore, in the case of a freeze win, AT will definitely continue for 10 sets.

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

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

It is assumed that the normal section is currently being controlled normally. In the normal section, as shown in FIG. 29(a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing that the character is walking on the road together with a background image of the road. The advantageous section LED 19 is in an off state.

Next, suppose that you win the advantageous section in the normal section. By winning the advantageous section, a transition occurs from the normal section (normal section) to the advantageous section normal (advantageous section).

Advantageous Section Normally, as shown in FIG. 29(a2), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a character walking along with a background image of the city. Based on the control to the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on.

Next, assume that AT wins in the normal advantageous section. By winning AT, the advantageous section changes from normal to AT. As a result, it is controlled to mode A and also to AT (AT1). During AT, a girl character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with a background image of stars, as shown in FIG. 29(a3).

It is also assumed that scenario B is determined by scenario lottery when controlled by AT. As a result, the control to CZ1 is determined in the first CZ controlled, and the control to CZ2A is determined in the second and subsequent CZs.

Thereafter, control to AT ends and control is then given to CZ1. Further, it is assumed that execution of battle performance A1 is determined by lottery. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 29(a4), battle effect A1 is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum.

At the start of the battle performance A1, the title of the battle performance A1 is announced. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image including a character image "Battle Effect A1" is displayed. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

Thereafter, the control to AT ends, and control is started by CZ2A. It is also assumed that execution of battle performance A2 is determined by lottery. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 29(a7), battle effect A2 is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum.

At the start of the battle performance A2, the title of the battle performance A2 is announced. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image including a character image "Battle Effect A2" is displayed. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, it is suggested whether or not to be controlled again by AT depending on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance. Here, it is assumed that it has been decided to be controlled by AT again. In that case, as shown in FIG. 29(a8), the ally character wins against the enemy character, and a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests that AT will control it again.

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

Similarly, it is assumed that the control of AT and CZ is repeated, and when the ninth control of AT is completed, the control is changed to CZ2A as shown in FIG. 29 (a10). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29 (a11), assume that the ally character has won against the enemy character in the CZ2A. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (a12), the AT is controlled again. As a result, the number of times AT is continued is 10 times.

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

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

Thereafter, when the control to AT is completed, as shown in FIG. 30 (a15), control is performed by CZ2B and battle effect 2B is executed. In mode B, it is always controlled by CZ2, and battle effect 2B is always executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum.

At the start of battle performance B, the title of battle performance B is announced. On the liquid crystal display 51, an image including a character image "Battle Effect B" is displayed. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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

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

When the control to the advantageous section AT ends, the control to mode B ends, and as shown in FIG. 31 (a27), the normal control is carried out in the normal section. When the normal section is controlled, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned off. Further, assume that the 6-choice bell is won (advantageous section win) in the first game (normally 1G) normally controlled in the normal section. As a result, the next game is controlled to be in an advantageous period.

However, in this embodiment, even if controlled to be in an advantageous section, the performance in the normal advantageous section (advantageous section normal performance) is not immediately started, but the performance in the normal section normal (normal section normal performance) is continued.

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

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

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

After that, it is assumed that AT wins in the normal advantageous section. By winning AT, the advantageous section changes from normal to AT. As a result, it is controlled to mode A and also to AT. During AT, as shown in FIG. 31 (a31), a girl character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with a background image of stars.

Next, using FIGS. 32(a1) to (a10), we will explain the cases in which a battle effect is executed during CZ and is controlled by the AT again depending on the effect of the battle effect, and the case in which it is not controlled by the AT again. I will explain about it.

Assume that mode A is currently being controlled. Then, it is assumed that control to AT ends and control is then controlled to CZ2A. It is also assumed that execution of battle performance A2 is determined by lottery. As a result, battle effect A2 is executed as shown in FIG. 32(a1).

The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a friendly character (the character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (the character on the right side of the screen) facing each other in the Colosseum. Although not shown, as the battle performance progresses, an image of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
a setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the main control unit 41) capable of setting one of a plurality of levels of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A non-broadcasting section (for example, a normal section) in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means cannot be notified, and a notification section (for example, a normal section) in which the operation information can be notified ( for example, an advantageous section);
The section control means is
In the notification period, when the control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, advantageous period AT) ends, it is possible to perform end control to end the control to the notification period (for example, as shown in FIG. 3),
After the control to the notification period is terminated by the termination control, the period from when the notification period is controlled again until the specific number of games (for example, 200G) is played is longer than the period after the said period has passed. The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is low (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, X21<X22).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the control to the advantageous section AT that is advantageous to the player is completed in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 performs end control to terminate the control to the advantageous section AT. It is possible to do this. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, after the end control ends the control to the advantageous section, the period from when the control is re-controlled to the advantageous section until the specific number of games (200G) is played is after the said period has passed. The rate of control in the advantageous section AT is lower than in the first period (201G to 250G) (X21<X22).

For slot machines, type tests are conducted for the purpose of regulating machines that are likely to significantly arouse the desire for gambling. In the type test, as a result of playing a specified number of games, if the ball payout rate, which is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets, exceeds the upper limit, it is considered to be a sign of a significant gambling desire. Such slot machines are excluded as they are deemed to be potentially tempting. Therefore, if the control to the advantageous section AT, which is advantageous to the player, ends, and the control is again to the advantageous section AT after a short period of time, the above-mentioned ball payout rate will exceed the upper limit and , an excessive amount of medals will be paid out in a short period of time. This greatly arouses the desire for gambling. Under these circumstances, after the control to the advantageous section is finished by end control, the ratio of being controlled by the advantageous section AT during the period from when the control is re-controlled to the advantageous section until the specific number of games is played is reduced. In this way, it is possible to significantly reduce the desire for gambling, and it is also possible to prevent medals from being paid out excessively in a short period of time. In this way, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being unintentionally continuously controlled to the advantageous section AT.

(A2) The expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player (for example, the number of medals) that decreases while the specific number of games is being played is from the time when the advantageous state is controlled until the end of the advantageous state. is smaller than the expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player that increases (for example, FIG. 11(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the expected value of the number of medals that decreases during the playing of a specific number of games is as follows: The increase in the number of medals is smaller than the expected value. By doing so, the player does not need to add new medals and play the game until the specific number of games is played.

(A3) The conditions for determining the control to the advantageous state include a first condition (for example, freeze winning) and a second condition (for example, normal AT winning),
Only the first condition of the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied during a period after the control to the notification period is finished by the end control and until the specific number of games is played. Yes (for example, Figure 13),
In the period after the period until the specific number of games is played, either of the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the conditions under which control to the advantageous section AT is determined include freeze winning and normal AT winning. In addition, in the period after the control to the advantageous section is finished by the end control and until the specific number of games is played, only the freeze win of the freeze win and the normal AT win can be achieved. Further, in the period after the period until the specific number of games is played, either the freeze win or the normal AT win can be satisfied. By doing this, the player can expect a freeze win to occur.

(A4) The expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player that increases in the advantageous state controlled based on the fulfillment of the first condition increases in the advantageous state controlled based on the fulfillment of the second condition. is larger than the expected value of the amount of gaming value owned by the player (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the expected value of the number of medals increases in the advantageous section AT, which is controlled based on the establishment of a freeze win, and increases in the advantageous section AT, which is controlled based on the establishment of a normal AT win. This is larger than the expected number of medals. By doing this, the player can expect a freeze win to occur.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when at least setting 6 is set, after the end control ends the control to the advantageous section, the first period starts from a specific timing (the timing when 200G is consumed). (201G to 250G), the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous section AT is higher than the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous section AT in the second period (251G to 300G) after the first period has elapsed from the specific timing (X22> X23). By doing this, players will be motivated to continue playing until they play a specific number of games, and it will be difficult for players to end the game as control to the advantageous section AT ends, so the operating rate of slot machines at game parlors will increase. can be improved.

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the control to the advantageous section AT ends in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 can perform continuous control to continue the control to the advantageous section AT. It is. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when at least setting 6 is set, a specific timing (200
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous section AT during the first period (201G to 250G) from the timing when the number of games (200G) is consumed is determined by the specific number of games (200G) that are In the first period (201G to 250G) from the timing (timing when 200G is consumed), the ratio is higher than the ratio controlled by the advantageous section AT (X12>X22). In this way, in the first period after the continuation control is performed, the ratio of control to the advantageous section AT is higher than in the first period after the end control is performed, so the control to the advantageous section is continued. The player can expect that continuous control will be performed.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the control to the advantageous section AT that is advantageous to the player is completed in the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 performs end control to terminate the control to the advantageous section AT. It is possible to do this. Further, in the advantageous section, when the control to the advantageous section AT is finished, the main control section 41 can perform continuous control to continue the control to the advantageous section AT. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, after the end control ends the control to the advantageous section, the continuation control is performed during the period from when the control is again performed to the advantageous section until the specific number of games (for example, 200G) is played. The rate of being controlled by the advantageous section AT is lower than the period from when the player is defeated until the specific number of games is played (X21<X11).

For slot machines, type tests are conducted for the purpose of regulating machines that are likely to significantly arouse the desire for gambling. In the type test, as a result of playing a specified number of games, if the ball payout rate, which is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets, exceeds the upper limit, it is considered to be a sign of a significant gambling desire. Such slot machines are excluded as they are deemed to be potentially tempting. Therefore, if the control to the advantageous section AT, which is advantageous to the player, ends, and the control is again to the advantageous section AT after a short period of time, the above-mentioned ball payout rate will exceed the upper limit and , an excessive amount of medals will be paid out in a short period of time. This greatly arouses the desire for gambling. Due to these circumstances, after the control to the advantageous section is finished due to end control, the period from when the control is re-controlled to the advantageous section until the specific number of games is played is the period after the continuation control is performed and the specific number of games is played. By lowering the ratio controlled by the advantageous section AT compared to the period until the end of the game, it is possible to significantly reduce the desire for gambling, and to prevent medals from being paid out excessively in a short period of time. I can do it. In this way, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being unintentionally continuously controlled to the advantageous section AT.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, during the period from when the continuous control is performed until the specific number of games is played, the rate at which the AT is controlled is more advantageous than in the first period after the period has elapsed. is low (X11<X12). By doing so, it is possible to prevent medals from being paid out excessively in a short period of time.

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

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

(A12) In the case where the continuation control is performed, the rate at which the gaming value increases by the specified amount or more in the advantageous state when the control is next performed in the advantageous state is the following in the case where the termination control is performed: is lower than the rate at which the gaming value increases by the specified amount or more in the advantageous state when the control is performed to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, Z12<Z22).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when continuous control is performed, the next time control is performed to an advantageous section AT, the number of medals increases by a specific amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) in the advantageous section AT. This rate is lower than the rate at which the number of medals increases by a specific amount in the advantageous area AT when the end control is performed and the next advantageous area AT is controlled (Z12<Z22). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively even if it is easy to be controlled to the advantageous section AT in a relatively short period of time.

(A13) When the notification period is controlled again after the control to the notification period is terminated by the end control, a suggestion effect that suggests that the notification period is controlled again (for example, a reset suggestion presentation) The apparatus further includes a suggestion effect execution means (for example, a process for executing a reset suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91) (for example, FIG. 13).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the control to the advantageous section is again performed after the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control, the sub-control unit 91 controls the control to be controlled to the advantageous section again. Executes the suggested reset suggestion effect. In this way, by executing the reset suggestion effect when the termination control is performed, it becomes easy for the player to understand whether or not the continuation control is performed.

(A14) If the gaming value has increased by a first amount (for example, 1400 coins) or more in the advantageous state when ending the control to the advantageous state, the section control means performs the continuation control. No (for example, FIG. 11(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the main control unit 41 ends the control for the advantageous section AT, the main control section 41 determines whether the number of medals increases by a first amount (1400 pieces) or more in the advantageous section AT. If so, do not perform continuous control. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively, and it is possible to prevent the player's desire for gambling from becoming too intense.

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

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

(A16) If the gaming value has increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends, and the continuation control is performed, then the control to the advantageous state is The expected value of the amount of gaming value that increases in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends is the case where the gaming value has not increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state and the continuation of the When the control is performed, the amount of gaming value that increases in the advantageous state when the control is performed next time is smaller than the expected value (for example, FIG. 12(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the control for the advantageous section AT ends, the number of medals has increased by the second amount (500 pieces) or more in the advantageous section AT, and the continuous control is In this case, the expected value of the number of medals to increase in the advantageous section AT when the next control is applied to the advantageous section AT is the second amount in the advantageous section AT when the control to the advantageous section AT ends. In the case where the number of medals has not increased and continuous control is performed, the expected value of the number of medals to increase in the advantageous section AT when the next control is performed in the advantageous section AT is smaller than the expected value. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively, and it is possible to prevent the player's desire for gambling from becoming too intense.

(A17) If the gaming value has increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends and the continuation control is performed, then the control to the advantageous state is The rate at which the gaming value increases by the specified amount or more in the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state ends is determined if the gaming value has not increased by the second amount or more in the advantageous state and In the case where the continuous control is performed, the rate at which the gaming value increases by the specified amount (the number of coins reaching the limiter) or more in the advantageous state when the control is next performed to the advantageous state is lower (for example, 12(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the control for the advantageous section AT ends, the number of medals has increased by the second amount or more (500 pieces) in the advantageous section AT, and the continuous control is In this case, the rate at which the number of medals in the advantageous section AT increases by a certain amount (the number of medals reaching the limiter) when the control is applied to the advantageous section AT is determined by the time when the control over the advantageous section AT ends. If the second amount or more of medals are not paid out in the advantageous section AT and continuous control is performed, the next time the control is performed in the advantageous section AT, the specified amount or more of medals will be paid out in the advantageous section AT. (for example, FIG. 12(b)). By doing this, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing excessively, and it is possible to prevent the player's desire for gambling from becoming too intense.

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A variable display start means (for example, a process for starting rotation of the reels by the main control section 41) that starts a variable display on the variable display section when a variable start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied;
a timer (for example, timekeeping processing by the sub-control unit 91) that measures the elapsed time after the timekeeping start condition (for example, start operation) was satisfied after the fluctuation start condition was satisfied;
an operation reception means for accepting a valid operation of the derivation operation means (for example, a stop operation reception process by the main control unit 41);
a promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing a stop promotion notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) to prompt the operation of the derivation operation means;
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is normally displaying a variable display, and the operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is not normally displaying a variable display. The operation of the means is not effectively accepted (for example, FIG. 19(a)),
The time measuring means measures the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the variable display unit is normally displaying fluctuations (for example, FIG. 19(a));
The promotion notification means may be configured to notify the user when the elapsed time measured by the timer reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) without the operation of the deriving operation means being effectively accepted by the operation receiving means. Promote notification is performed (for example, FIG. 19(a)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of starting the rotation of the reels when a start operation is performed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs a time measurement process of measuring the elapsed time after the start operation is performed. The main control unit 41 also performs a stop operation reception process to accept a valid operation of the stop switch. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect that prompts the operation of the stop switch. Further, as shown in FIG. 19(a), in the stop operation acceptance process, the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the operation of the stop switch when the reels are rotating normally, and when the reels are rotating normally. The stop switch operation will not be effectively accepted when the stop switch is not in use. Furthermore, in the timekeeping process, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapsed time regardless of whether the reels are rotating normally or not. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect when the elapsed time reaches three minutes without an effective reception of the operation of the stop switch.

In this way, since the process of uniformly measuring the elapsed time from the timing when the start operation is performed, there is no need to branch the process depending on the rotational state of the reels, for example, and the processing load in the time measurement process is reduced. be able to. Furthermore, if the player does not operate the stop switch while the reels are spinning, the clerk at the game parlor needs to check the situation. Regardless of whether the reels are rotating normally or not, the elapsed time is measured, and when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without an effective stop switch operation, a stop promotion notification effect is performed. By executing this, the clerk at the game parlor can recognize the situation where the player is not operating the stop switch through the stop promotion notification performance, and can also notify the player that the reels are not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize situations in which the driver cannot operate the stop switch. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be suitably executed.

(1-2) The timer is configured to continue measuring the elapsed time even when the operation accepting means no longer effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means after starting to measure the elapsed time. Continue (for example, FIG. 20(a)),
The promotion notification means is configured to notify the promotion even when the elapsed time measured by the timer reaches the predetermined time while the operation of the derivation operation means is no longer effectively accepted by the operation reception means. A notification is made (for example, FIG. 20(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20(a), in the timekeeping process, the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the elapsed time, and even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted. , continue counting the elapsed time. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes while the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted. By doing this, the store clerk at the game parlor can recognize the situation where the player is not operating the stop switch through the stop promotion notification performance, and can also recognize that the reels are not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize a situation where the player is unable to operate the stop switch. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be suitably executed.

(1-3) The promotion notification means continues the promotion notification even when the operation of the derivation operation unit is no longer effectively accepted by the operation reception unit after starting the promotion notification ( For example, FIG. 20(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20(b), the sub-control unit 91 performs the stop promotion notification even when the operation of the stop switch is no longer effectively accepted after starting the stop promotion notification effect. Continue the performance. By doing this, the store clerk at the game parlor can recognize the situation where the player is not operating the stop switch through the stop promotion notification performance, and can also recognize that the reels are not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize a situation where the player is unable to operate the stop switch. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be suitably executed.

(1-4) After starting the promotion notification, the promotion notification unit continues the promotion notification at least until the derivation operation unit is operated (for example, FIG. 18(a)).

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

(1-5) The promotion notification means is configured in a specific manner (for example, displaying a character image "Please stop the reel" on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting a voice "Please stop the reel" from the speakers 53 and 54) The promotion notification is started at (for example, FIG. 16(c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(c), the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image "Please stop the reels" on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voice "Please stop the reels" from the speakers 53 and 54. Please start the stop promotion notification performance by outputting "Please". By doing so, it becomes easier to recognize that the stop promotion notification effect has started.

(1-6) When a predetermined abnormality (for example, insertion abnormality, payout abnormality) regarding the slot machine is detected, abnormality control means (for example, main further comprising: a process for notifying an error by the control unit 41 or the sub-control unit 91;
If the predetermined abnormality is detected while the variable display section is displaying a variable display, the abnormality control means performs the abnormality control after the variable display stops displaying the variable display (for example, in FIG. (e) to (h)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 perform error notification regarding the insertion abnormality or the dispensing abnormality when the insertion abnormality or the dispensing abnormality is detected. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17(e) to (h), if a feeding abnormality or a discharging abnormality is detected while the reel is rotating, an error notification is performed after the reel rotation stops. By doing so, other control processing does not interrupt the reel rotation, so that the reel rotation is not adversely affected.

(1-7) The slot machine is
Equipped with a plurality of variable display sections that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After the variable display section displays a variable display, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and a prize can be won according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. and
A plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) that are operated to derive display results;
a variable display start means (for example, a process for starting the rotation of the reels by the main control unit 41) that starts variable display on the plurality of variable display sections when a variation start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied;
an operation reception means for accepting valid operations of the plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop operation reception processing by the main control unit 41);
Further comprising a promotion notification means (for example, a stop promotion notification process by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) to prompt the operation of the plurality of derivation operation means,
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operation of the plurality of deriving operation means when all of the plurality of variable display sections are normally displaying a variable display (for example, FIG. 17(c)).

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

(1-8) The operation accepting means does not effectively accept any operation of the plurality of deriving operation means when any one of the plurality of variable display sections is not normally displaying fluctuations (for example, in FIG. 17 (d)).

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

(1-9) Preparation control means (for example, preparation control) that performs preparation control (for example, preparation control) to prepare for execution of the performance over a predetermined period (for example, preparation period) after power is supplied to the slot machine. For example, a process of performing preparation control by the sub-control unit 91),
If the variable display unit starts displaying a variable display while the preparation control is being executed, the timing start condition is satisfied at a timing related to the end of the preparation control (e.g., preparation control completion timing) (e.g., as shown in FIG. (a)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 performs preparation control to prepare for execution of the performance over a preparation period after power is supplied to the slot machine. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21(a), in the timekeeping process, if the reels start rotating while the preparation control is being executed, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the timekeeping start condition is satisfied at the preparation control completion timing and the time elapses. Start timing. By doing so, the notification screen with the stop promotion notification performance is displayed based on the elapsed time under conditions where the game can be played suitably, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

(1-10) The timer is configured to cause the preparation control to end without the operation of the derivation operation means being effectively received after the variable display unit starts to display a variable display during execution of the preparation control. Even if the related timing is reached, the timing start condition is satisfied at the timing and the timing of the elapsed time is started (for example, FIG. 21(b));
The promotion notification means is configured to provide the promotion notification even when the elapsed time measured by the time measurement device reaches the predetermined time without the operation of the derivation operation device being effectively accepted by the operation reception device. (For example, FIG. 21(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21(b), after the reels start rotating during the execution of the preparation control, the sub-control unit 91 continues the preparation control without effectively receiving the operation of the stop switch. Even if the completion timing is reached, the time measurement start condition is satisfied at the preparation control completion timing and the measurement of elapsed time is started. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches three minutes without an effective reception of the operation of the stop switch. By doing this, the store clerk at the game parlor can recognize the situation where the player is not operating the stop switch through the stop promotion notification performance, and can also recognize that the reels are not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize a situation where the player is unable to operate the stop switch. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be suitably executed.

(1-11) The timer is configured to perform the derivation operation after the variable display of the variable display unit starts and the operation of the derivation operation means is effectively accepted by the operation reception means during execution of the preparation control. Even if the operation of the means is no longer effectively accepted and the timing related to the end of the preparation control is reached without the operation of the deriving operation means being effectively accepted, the time measurement may be started at the timing. When the condition is met, the elapsed time starts counting (for example, FIG. 22),
The promotion notification means is configured to provide the promotion notification even when the elapsed time measured by the time measurement device reaches the predetermined time without the operation of the derivation operation device being effectively accepted by the operation reception device. (for example, FIG. 22).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 controls whether the stop switch is effectively accepted after the reels start rotating and the stop switch operation is effectively accepted while the preparation control is being executed. Even if the timing for completing the preparation control is reached without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted, the timing start condition is satisfied at the timing for completing the preparation control, and the measurement of the elapsed time is started. The sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect even when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without effectively accepting the operation of the stop switch. By doing this, the store clerk at the game parlor can recognize the situation where the player is not operating the stop switch through the stop promotion notification performance, and can also recognize that the reels are not rotating normally. It is also possible to recognize a situation where the player is unable to operate the stop switch. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be suitably executed.

(2-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A non-broadcasting section (for example, a normal section) in which operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode (for example, pressing order) of the derivation operation means cannot be notified, and a notification section (for example, a normal section) in which the operation information can be notified ( for example, an advantageous section);
A specific suggestion means (for example, a process for executing an advantageous section transition effect by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a specific suggestion (for example, an advantageous section transition effect) indicating that the notification area is in progress;
When a transition condition (for example, winning an advantageous section) is satisfied in the non-notification section, the non-notification section is switched to the notification section (for example, FIG. 3),
A first situation in which the notification period switches to the non-notification period when an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, advantageous period AT) ends in the notification period; and a second situation in which the notification period continues. (for example, Figure 3),
The advantage of the player is different between the first situation and the second situation (for example, FIG. 3),
At least for a specific period after switching from the notification period to the non-broadcast period (for example, a period from a game controlled to the normal period to the end of the game following the game), whether or not the notification period is in progress. Regardless, execution of the specific suggestion is restricted (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

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

(2-2) further comprising a light emitting means (for example, advantageous section LED 19) that can be turned on when controlled in the notification period and turned off when controlled in the non-notification period;
As the specific suggestion, the specific suggestion means turns on the light-emitting device which is turned off (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, when the six-choice bell is won, the advantageous section is won. Also, if a watermelon or cherry is won, the advantageous section will not be won. Further, as shown in FIG. 25(b), the sub-control unit 91 releases the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect based on the winning of the six-choice bell, and executes the advantageous section transition effect after the restriction is lifted. do. The 6-choice bell is a target role for the advantageous section transition lottery. For this reason, by removing the restriction on the execution of the advantageous section transition effect based on the winning of the 6-choice bell, players will feel uncomfortable regarding the execution of the advantageous section transition effect that suggests that they are in the advantageous zone. You can prevent this from happening.

(2-6) further comprising a derivation control means (for example, reel control processing executed by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result,
When the second determination is made, the derivation control means displays a specific display result (for example, when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, an operation timing that allows a watermelon winning symbol combination to be derived)). , watermelon winning symbol combination) (for example, FIG. 25(b)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25(b), if a watermelon is won, the watermelon winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switch is operated at an operation timing that allows the watermelon winning symbol combination to be derived. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing an advantageous section transition performance in a game where it is necessary to operate the stop switch in a specific operation mode in order to derive a symbol combination.

(2-7) The specific suggestion means executes the specific suggestion after a predetermined number of unit games (for example, once) have been executed after switching from the non-announcement period to the notification period (for example, as shown in FIG. 24(a)).

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

(2-8) further comprising a benefit granting means (for example, a process of granting a benefit by the sub-control unit 91) for granting a benefit (for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect) to the player;
The benefit grant determining means grants the benefit during a period after switching from the notification section to the non-notification section until the specific suggestion is executed (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 provides a benefit to the player by executing a setting suggestion effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 24(a), the sub-control unit 91 executes the setting suggestion effect during the period after switching from the advantageous section to the normal section until the advantageous section transition effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that it is a normal section.

(2-9) further comprising a benefit granting means (for example, a process for granting a benefit by the sub-control unit 91) for granting a benefit (for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect) to the player;
The benefit granting means grants the benefit in a period after the specific suggestion is executed after switching from the notification section to the non-notification section (for example, FIG. 24(a)).

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

(2-10) Compared to the case where the specific suggestion is executed at the first timing (for example, 3G) after switching from the notification section to the non-notification section, the second timing ( For example, when the specific suggestion is executed in the 4th G), the rate at which the benefit is granted is higher (for example, FIGS. 25(a) and 25(b)).

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

(2-11) Initialization means (for example, initialization processing by the main control unit 41) that initializes the storage area in the storage means (for example, RAM 41c) based on the initialization operation (for example, setting change operation). More prepared,
There is a third situation (for example, FIG. 26(b)) in which the notification section is switched to the non-notification section based on the initialization operation,
If the benefit is granted in the period after switching from the notification section to the non-notification section until the specific suggestion is executed, the benefit granted in the third situation is the same as in the first situation. This is more advantageous for the player than the above-mentioned benefits that are granted (for example, FIG. 26(b)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs initialization processing to initialize the storage area in the RAM 41c based on the setting change operation. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26(b), there is a third situation in which the advantageous section is switched to the normal section based on the setting change operation, and after the advantageous section is switched to the normal section, until the advantageous section transition effect is executed. When the setting suggestion performance is executed during the period, the setting suggestion performance executed in the third situation is more advantageous to the player than the setting suggestion performance executed in the first situation. Initialization based on the setting change operation at the game parlor is performed during times when the game parlor is not open for business. Therefore, the first time a game is played after initialization based on a setting change operation is immediately after business starts (first thing in the morning). In this way, by making the setting suggestion performance executed in the third situation advantageous, the player is motivated to play the game after initialization (first thing in the morning).

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

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of types of CZ. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute battle effects. In addition, multiple types of CZs include CZ1, which is controlled again by AT at a rate of 20% when control over AT (AT1, AT2) that is advantageous to the player ends, and CZ1 when control over AT ends. , CZ2 (CZ2A, CZ2B) is controlled again by AT at a rate of 80%. In addition, the situations in which one of the multiple types of CZ is executed include a non-specific situation after the decision to transition to CZ2A is made and before the specific condition is met (AT continues for 10 sets), and a non-specific situation where the specific condition is met. (AT continues for 10 sets) and subsequent specific situations. The main control unit 41 controls the CZ2 in non-specific situations and specific situations.

Due to the limitations of RAM capacity, it is necessary to reduce the processing load as much as possible by sharing the processing in the processing of the main control unit 41. CZ2A, which is controlled by the main control unit 41 before AT continues for 10 sets, and CZ2B, which is controlled after AT continues for 10 sets, are both controlled by AT again at a rate of 80%. Therefore, the processing between CZ2A and CZ2B and the processing for migrating between CZ2A, CZ2B, and AT can be made common. By configuring as above, the process can be shared between when controlling CZ2A, which is desired to be more advantageous in terms of controlling AT, and when controlling CZ2A, which is controlled as an ending state after AT continues for 10 sets. can be converted into In this way, suitable control can be performed in relation to the control of the AT that is transitioned by continuing 10 sets of ATs.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), battle effect B, which is not executed when being controlled by CZ1, is executed when being controlled by CZ2 in a specific situation. Furthermore, battle effects A (battle effects A1, A2) that can be executed when being controlled by CZ1 are executed when being controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation. By doing so, it is possible to create a special feeling regarding the control of CZ2 in a specific situation. In this way, suitable control can be performed in relation to the control of the AT that is transitioned by continuing 10 sets of ATs.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 29 (a10) and 30 (a15), when AT continues for 10 sets after being controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation, battle performance A (battle performance A1, A2) are executed (FIG. 29 (a10)), and in a specific situation, battle effect B is executed (for example, FIG. 30 (a15)). By doing this, it is possible to make the player feel like he or she is getting a good deal even if the degree of advantage has not changed.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(f), when the freeze win is won, the control to AT continues until AT continues for 10 sets. By doing so, the player can expect to win the freeze, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(3-5) The specific situation is such that when the control to the advantageous state ends, the number of times the control to the advantageous state is re-controlled is greater than or equal to a specific number of times (for example, 9 times (10 times including the first hit)). (For example, Fig. 27).

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

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when being controlled by CZ2, it is more likely to be controlled by AT again when control to AT ends than when being controlled by any of a plurality of CZs. The percentage is high. By doing this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by CZ2.

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

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

(3-8) The first specific performance and the second specific performance are both performances that suggest whether or not the advantageous state will be controlled again depending on the performance result (for example, victory, defeat) of the specific performance. (For example, FIG. 32).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, both battle performances A and B are performances that indicate whether or not to be controlled again by AT depending on the performance result (win or defeat) of the battle performance. By doing so, it is possible to make the player look forward to the outcome of the battle performance.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(c), battle performance A includes battle performance A1 and battle performance A2. When the battle effect A2 is executed, the rate of being controlled again by the AT is higher when the control to the AT ends than when the battle effect A1 is executed. Further, when controlled by CZ2 in a non-specific situation, the rate at which battle effect A2 is executed is higher than the rate at which battle effect A1 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player look forward to controlling the AT again (continuing the AT).

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, an ending effect is executed when transitioning from a non-specific situation to a specific situation. By doing this, it becomes easier to understand that the situation has shifted to a specific situation.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28(a), when settings 1 to 3 are set, when settings 4 to 6 are set, and in a non-specific situation, CZ2A is set. The rate at which control is performed is the same or higher than when settings 4 to 6 are set. By doing this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by CZ2.

(3-12) When the control to the advantageous state is completed, a right lottery means (for example, the main control unit 41 further comprising: a process of calculating the AT stock number according to
In the non-specific situation, there are times when the advantageous state is controlled again by performing one of the plurality of types of continuous control, and there are times when the advantageous state is controlled again based on the right lottery. In the non-specific situation, the advantageous state is not controlled again based on the right lottery, but the advantageous state is controlled again by performing one of the plurality of types of continuous control (for example, Figure 28(d),(e)).

Specifically, when the control to the AT ends, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery for the number of AT stocks to determine whether to control the AT again. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), in non-specific situations, when the AT is controlled again by controlling one of multiple types of CZ, and when the AT is controlled again based on the AT stock number lottery. While there are times when it is controlled by AT again, in non-specific situations, it is not controlled by AT again based on the AT stock number lottery, and by controlling one of multiple types of CZ, it is possible to be controlled by AT again. controlled. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for control over AT again (continuation of AT) in non-specific situations.

(3-13) When controlled to the advantageous state for the first time, the rate at which the right lottery means decides to control to the advantageous state again is higher than when the control is again controlled to the advantageous state (for example, , Fig. 28(d),(e)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 28(d) and (e), when being controlled to the advantageous state for the first time, it is more likely that AT will be controlled again in the AT stock number lottery than when being controlled again by AT. A high proportion of decisions are made to By doing so, it is possible to make the player expect a certain degree of control over AT again (continuation of AT).

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

[About the lighting state of the advantageous section LED 19]
In this embodiment, based on the control for the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on to notify that the advantageous section control is being performed. The lighting timing of the advantageous section LED 19 is, for example, when the third stop is made in a game in which an advantageous section has been won, or when a start operation is performed to start a game that starts control to the advantageous section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on may be set as follows.

For example, the advantageous section LED 19 may be turned on after the third stop in the 2nd G (or in subsequent games) when control to the advantageous section ends due to end control and control to the normal section starts. You can also do this. Further, by lighting the advantageous section LED 19, it is possible to suggest a transition to an advantageous section, and to execute an advantageous section transition suggestion effect in which an image suggesting a transition to an advantageous section is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. . Further, when the player wins the advantageous section in the normal section, an image indicating that the player wins the advantageous section may be displayed in the game. Further, the advantageous section shift suggestion effect may be executed at the timing when the start operation is performed in the 2nd G (or in subsequent games).

In this embodiment, the probability of winning the advantageous section is very high in the first game in which control to the normal section is started. However, in the first game, rather than turning on the advantageous section LED 19 or performing an advantageous section shift suggestion effect at the timing of the third stop, in the second game or later, turning on the advantageous section LED 19 or executing an advantageous section shift suggestion effect. By executing , it becomes easier to distinguish whether termination control or continuation control has been performed.

[About advantageous sections]
In the present embodiment, the states in the advantageous section include the normal section normal and the advantageous section AT, but may also include CZ. CZ is a state in which navigation can be executed. AT is a state in which navigation can be executed, and the probability of navigation execution is higher than in CZ. The net increase in the number of games per game that the player can acquire during AT is larger than the net increase in the number of games per game that the player can acquire during CZ. Normally, when a player wins in the CZ lottery, the state is controlled to be CZ. Control over the CZ is managed by the number of games, and the CZ ends on the condition that the number of games played during the CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. Furthermore, based on the AT winning in CZ, the state is controlled from CZ to AT. When controlled from CZ to AT, the control is again changed to CZ after AT ends. If AT wins in CZ, it will be controlled by AT again. On the other hand, if the number of games played reaches the upper limit number of games without winning an AT in CZ, the state is controlled in normal mode. When applied to this embodiment, for example, when a lottery for the number of AT winning games is performed, a lottery may be performed to determine whether to shift to CZ at the same time. If the CZ is won, the control may be made to the CZ at the number of games obtained by subtracting the number of CZ execution games from the number of AT winning games.

[About stop promotion notification performance]
In the present embodiment, the reels start rotating during the preparation period, and then the stop promotion notification effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reels may start rotating during the preparation period, and then the stop promotion notification effect may be executed as described below.

For example, the reels start rotating during the preparation period and the rotational speed of all reels reaches a constant speed during the preparation period, but the stop promotion notification effect is not executed until after the preparation period has ended and timing has started. There may be cases where an abnormal rotation occurs in the left reel and all stop switch operations are disabled before the rotation occurs. Even in this case, time measurement is continued, and when the elapsed time reaches 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification is executed.

In addition, the reels start rotating during the preparation period and the rotation speed of all reels reaches a constant speed during the preparation period, but the stop promotion notification effect is not executed until after the preparation period has ended and timing has started. After that, there may be a case where an abnormal rotation occurs in the left reel and the operations of all stop switches are disabled. Even in this case, the stop promotion notification continues.

Further, in the above modification, the abnormal rotation of the left reel may be resolved and the operations of all stop switches may be enabled during the stop promotion notification. Even in this case, the stop promotion notification continues. Furthermore, in the examples described in FIGS. 21(b) and 22, during the stop promotion notification, the abnormal rotation of the left reel may be resolved and the operations of all stop switches may be enabled. Even in this case, the stop promotion notification continues.

[About benefits granted by sub-control unit 91]
In the present embodiment, the execution of a setting suggestion effect is exemplified as a benefit provided by the sub-control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the benefit granted by the sub-control unit 91 may be one that grants points advantageous to the player. Further, the awarded points may be accumulated, and when a predetermined point is reached, a benefit advantageous to the player may be granted.

[About the setting suggestion drawing lottery]
In this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect lottery is performed in a game in which the restriction on execution of the advantageous section transition effect is lifted due to the winning of the 6-choice bell. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting suggestion performance lottery may be held for every game during the period in which the normal section normal performance is being executed. In this case, the longer the period in which the normal section normal performance is performed, the higher the possibility that execution of the setting suggestion performance will be determined by the fixed suggestion performance lottery.

[About application to pachinko machines]
Further, when the configuration of the slot machine explained using FIGS. 27 to 32 is applied to a pachinko game machine, the following may be done. In a pachinko game machine, a game is played by driving a pachinko ball, which is a game medium, into a game area provided on a game board by operating a ball-striking operation handle. In a pachinko game machine, it is determined whether or not to generate a jackpot based on the extracted random numbers. By passing through the starting area, the image display device displays a fluctuating effect pattern. In the performance display device, a ready-to-win performance is executed in which the possibility of occurrence of a jackpot continues before the final result of the performance pattern is displayed. After the jackpot is achieved, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the jackpot type, the state may be controlled to a variable probability state. Probability change control is executed in which the probability that the probability change state display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. For example, multiple types of CZ may be applied to multiple types of reach effects with different possibilities of jackpot occurrence. Further, AT may be applied to a jackpot gaming state. The establishment of a specific condition may be applied to control to a variable probability state.

Note that the various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, etc. in the present embodiment and the modified examples described above can be combined as appropriate.

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit display, 12 Gaming auxiliary display, 13 Gaming display, 27 Side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R Reel backlight, 41 Main control unit, 41a Main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 Liquid crystal display, 53, 54 Speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-control unit, 91a
Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit after the variable display unit displays the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Fluctuation display starting means for starting fluctuating display on the variable display section when a fluctuation start condition is satisfied;
A timer for measuring the elapsed time after the time measurement start condition is satisfied after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied;
operation reception means for accepting a valid operation of the derivation operation means;
Promotion notification means for providing promotion notification to encourage operation of the derivation operation means;
Preparation control means for performing preparation control for executing the performance after power is supplied to the slot machine,
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is normally displaying a variable display, and the operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is not normally displaying a variable display. Does not effectively accept manipulation of means,
The timekeeping means is
After starting the measurement of the elapsed time, even when the operation reception means no longer effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means, continuing the measurement of the elapsed time;
After the variable display of the variable display unit starts during execution of the preparation control, when the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted and a timing related to the end of the preparation control is reached, the timing The time measurement start condition is satisfied and the time measurement of the elapsed time is started,
The promotion notification means is configured to notify the promotion even when the elapsed time measured by the timer reaches a predetermined time while the operation of the derivation operation means is no longer effectively accepted by the operation reception means. A slot machine that makes announcements. Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit after the variable display unit displays the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Fluctuation display starting means for starting fluctuating display on the variable display section when a fluctuation start condition is satisfied;
A timer for measuring the elapsed time after the time measurement start condition is satisfied after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied;
operation reception means for accepting a valid operation of the derivation operation means;
Promotion notification means for providing promotion notification to encourage operation of the derivation operation means;
Preparation control means for performing preparation control for executing the performance after power is supplied to the slot machine,
The operation accepting means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is normally displaying a variable display, and the operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation means when the variable display section is not normally displaying a variable display. Does not effectively accept manipulation of means,
The timer is configured such that after the variable display unit starts to display a variable display during execution of the preparation control, the operation of the derivation operation means is not effectively accepted and a timing related to the end of the preparation control has been reached. Sometimes, the time measurement start condition is satisfied at the timing and the time measurement of the elapsed time is started,
The slot machine is characterized in that the promotion notification means continues the promotion notification even when the operation acceptance unit no longer effectively accepts the operation of the deriving operation unit after starting the promotion notification.

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