JP7421245B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some types of gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines (so-called reel-type gaming machines), have been able to issue warnings regarding addiction, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. There are gaming machines.

JP2019-092563A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are issued is constant, for example, the frequency with which warnings regarding addictiveness are issued to the customer base of the gaming parlor is too high. Therefore, there was a risk that warnings regarding addiction could not be effectively carried out.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a specific operation means that can be operated, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means, By operating the specific operation means, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least first information and second information can be set, and the effects that the display means can perform include: , an effect to notify that the first information is set when the first information is set, and an effect to notify that the second information is set when the second information is set. and at least one of the following, the display means is capable of issuing a warning regarding the addiction, and when the warning regarding the addiction is being executed in the standby state, the display means is capable of issuing a warning regarding the addiction in parallel with the warning regarding the addiction. The number of performances executed when the first information is set is greater than when the second information is set, and the number of performances executed is greater when the first information is set than when the second information is set, and the number of performances executed is higher than when the second information is set. When executed, the number of effects executed in parallel with the alert regarding the said addiction is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set. and when the second information is set, the time during which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state is the same as the time when the first information is set. The gist is that the light emitting means emit light for a longer period of time per unit time when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in a standby state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively call attention to addiction.

A diagram showing the front side of a slot machine. A diagram showing a production button. A diagram showing a gaming state. A diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. Flowchart showing game progress main processing. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when a menu is displayed, and (c) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when the display content is related to volume adjustment. The figure shown in FIG. 3(d) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when the display content is related to the effect explanation. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when setting OFF information and ON information. (a) is a timing chart showing effects related to the standby state when OFF information is set, and (b) is a timing chart showing effects related to the standby state when ON information is set. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when the warning regarding absorption is executed in a standby state when OFF information is set. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when the alert regarding absorption is executed in a standby state when ON information is set. Flowchart showing special stagnation processing. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect|effect display apparatus when the alert|warning and setting suggestion effect regarding absorption are being performed. (a) to (c) are situations in which a warning regarding addiction is not executed as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state, and a situation in which a warning regarding being addicted is executed as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state. Diagram showing the situation. (a) is a timing chart showing effects related to the standby state when OFF information is set in the second embodiment, and (b) is a timing chart showing effects related to the standby state when ON information is set in the second embodiment. A timing chart showing the performance.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described below. In this specification, the directions "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", and "back" refer to directions as viewed from a player playing a game in a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a main body cabinet 11 in the shape of a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 covering an opening of a main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported by the main cabinet 11 so as to be openable and closable.

The slot machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp 13 on the front door 12 as a light-emitting means capable of performing effects such as turning on, turning off, or blinking a light-emitting body. The slot machine 10 is equipped with a speaker 14 on the front door 12 as a sound output means capable of outputting sounds such as sound effects, music, and voices. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, an effect display device 15 as a display means capable of displaying an image imitating a character or text, for example. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc. can be adopted. The slot machine 10 includes a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front side of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15. The display window 12a is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin material.

The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that it can be viewed by the player through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are rotating drums also called drums. Each of the reels 16a to 16c has a symbol row along its outer peripheral surface in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a distinguishable manner. The pattern rows are provided by winding a band-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the symbol rows on the reels 16a to 16c includes 21 symbols. There are multiple types of designs. For example, the multiple types of designs include a cherry design that imitates a cherry, a watermelon design that imitates a watermelon, a bell design that imitates a bell, a seven design that imitates "7," and a replay design that imitates the word "REPLAY." It is included.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that drives the left reel 16a, an actuator that drives the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that drives the right reel 16c. For example, a stepping motor can be used as the actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided respectively. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbol array (multiple types of symbols) visible through the display window 12a is varied, and a variable game is executed. For example, the symbol row is changed in such a manner that the symbol row is vertically scrolled from the top to the bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute variable games. The reel unit 16 also includes a left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, a middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and a middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 16c. A right reel sensor SE3 is provided for this purpose (shown in FIG. 4).

The display window 12a is large enough to display three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each reel 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each reel 16a to 16c is used to determine a valid combination of stop positions that can determine a stopped symbol combination as a winning combination. is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of valid stop positions will be simply referred to as an "effective line YL." In the present embodiment, each intermediate stop position of the reels 16a to 16c constitutes an effective line YL (a combination of effective stop positions). The active line is also called the winning line.

Here, "stopped" with respect to a symbol means that the symbol is stopped within the display window 12a, that is, at any of the upper stop position, middle stop position, and lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. . Moreover, "winning" means that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is displayed on the activated line YL. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a prize determined for the winning symbol combination is awarded. Note that combinations other than valid stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined to be a winning combination. Hereinafter, the term "game result derived in a variable game" corresponds to a symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL in a variable game.

The slot machine 10 includes a plurality of backlights BL (shown in FIG. 4). Specifically, the slot machine 10 includes a backlight BL that illuminates the symbols stopped at the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position on each reel 16a to 16c. The backlight BL is disposed inside the transparent film of the reels 16a to 16c, and illuminates each stop position from inside the transparent film. Incidentally, when each reel 16a to 16c is rotating, the backlight BL illuminates the stop position of a symbol on the rotating reel. In this way, by illuminating the stopping positions of the symbols on the rotating reels, the symbols on the rotating reels can be visually recognized compared to the case where the stopping positions of the symbols on the rotating reels are not illuminated. It becomes easier and visibility increases.

The slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 on the front side of the front door 12, into which medals as game media are inserted. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front side of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means for multiplying medals from internally stored credits in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a bet). The bet button 18 has a built-in bet light 18a (shown in FIG. 4) that can emit light. The slot machine 10 is equipped with a settlement button 19 on the front side of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means to be operated when paying out betted medals or credits internally stored in the slot machine 10.

The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation section on the front side of a front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means for performing a start operation to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. That is, acceptance of the start operation becomes an opportunity to start the variable game. The operation of the start lever 20 to start the variable game corresponds to a start operation. In the slot machine 10, a variable game is started based on a start operation.

The slot machine 10 includes a left stop button 21 (first stop button) on the front side of the front door 12. The left stop button 21 corresponds to the left reel 16a, and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a middle stop button 22 (second stop button) on the front side of the front door 12. The middle stop button 22 corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a right stop button 23 (third stop button) on the front side of the front door 12. The right stop button 23 corresponds to the right reel 16c, and is a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a plurality of symbol rows. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a stop operation section. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the reels when the stop button is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button that stops the rotating reels corresponds to the stop operation. In the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation.

The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 26 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 27 for receiving medals paid out from a medal payout port 26. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The slot machine 10 is equipped with a hopper unit HU (shown in FIG. 4) that can perform a payout operation to pay out medals from a medal payout port 26 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes a translucent lower panel 28 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 also includes a panel light 28a (shown in FIG. 4). The panel light 28a is arranged on the back side of the lower panel 28. On the lower panel 28, for example, a character that is a motif of the slot machine 10 is drawn. The panel light 28a illuminates the lower panel 28 from the back side.

The slot machine 10 is equipped with an effect button EB that can be operated by a player on the front side of a front door 12.
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect button EB is composed of a selection button SB and a menu button MB. The selection buttons SB include an upper button SBa, a right button SBb, a lower button SBc, a left button SBd, and a decision button SBe.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 on the front side of the front door 12, which can display predetermined information. The information panel 30 includes an insertable display section. The insertable display section displays whether the slot machine 10 is in a state where medals can be inserted, for example, based on the lighting state of the light emitting body. The information panel 30 includes a replay display section. The replay display section displays whether the game is a replay (replay), for example, based on the lighting state of the light emitting body. Note that replaying will be described later. The information panel 30 includes a weight display section. The wait display section displays whether the wait time is in progress, for example, based on the lighting state of the light emitter. The information panel 30 includes a status display section. For example, the status display section displays an error code so that an error occurring in the slot machine 10 can be identified. The information panel 30 includes an advantageous section display section. The advantageous section display section displays whether the vehicle is in an advantageous section, for example, based on the lighting state of the light emitter.

Further, the information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display section, a 2-bet display section, and a 3-bet display section. In the following description, the 1-bet display section to the 3-bet display section may be collectively referred to as the bet display section. The bet display section displays the number of bets (the number of bets) based on, for example, the lighting state of the three display sections that constitute the bet display section. The "number of bets" is also sometimes referred to as the "number of bets." In the slot machine 10, it is possible to play one variable game by setting the number of bets to three. In other words, the slot machine 10 is configured so that one variable game can be played by using three medals. The information panel 30 includes a credit display section. The credit display section displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine. The information panel 30 includes a payout display section. As the payout display section, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side can be employed. In this case, the payout display section can be configured to display two decimal numbers from 00 to 99 using two 7-segment displays. The payout display section displays information regarding the number of medals that will be paid out when a winning occurs in the variable game. Note that the number of medals paid out when a winning occurs in a variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 26, but also the number of medals added to the credits. It can also be said to be the number of medals awarded depending on the occurrence of winnings.

Next, symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be explained.
The combination of symbols for which prizes are determined is also called a ``rotation.'' The symbol combinations (combinations) for which a prize is determined include a symbol combination (payout combination) that determines the payout of medals as a prize, and a symbol combination that determines a replay as a prize (replay combination). Replaying means being able to start the next variable game without having to bet medals. A replay winning combination is also called a replay winning combination.

The payout roles include, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a one-piece role. For the cherry win, a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals are paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a cherry winning combination is won is referred to as a "cherry stop". For the watermelon winning combination, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 5 medals) will be paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when the watermelon winning combination is won will be referred to as a "watermelon stop". For the Bell role, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15 medals) are paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a bell winning combination is won is referred to as a "bell stop eye". For a single winning combination, it is determined that a predetermined number of medals (for example, one medal) will be paid out as a prize. In the following explanation, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a single winning combination is won is referred to as a "bell spill stop eye". Note that in this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out does not include the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 26, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and includes the number of medals that have been added as credits. corresponds to the number of sheets.

A replay is defined as a prize for the replay combination. In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a re-gaming combination wins is referred to as a "re-gaming stop eye". In the following explanation, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line YL when a re-gaming combination wins is referred to as a "re-gaming stop eye".

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 3, there are multiple types of gaming states in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the gaming states in the slot machine 10 include a first normal state, a second normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as the advantageous state. As will be specifically described later, the advantageous state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

When the slot machine 10 is in the first normal state and it is determined to shift to the advantageous section, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when a transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the second normal state, the slot machine 10 transitions to the first advantageous state. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is not satisfied (shown as not being satisfied in FIG. 3), the advantageous section ends and the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is satisfied, the slot machine 10 transitions to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the first advantageous state reaches "30" which corresponds to the prescribed number of times, the condition for ending the first advantageous state is satisfied. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the second advantageous state is transitioned to the first advantageous state, or when the second normal state is transitioned to the first advantageous state, the transition to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery. If determined, the transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the second advantageous state occurs after the first advantageous state ends. In the slot machine 10, when the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games that can stay in the second advantageous state reaches 0, the advantageous section ends and the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, if the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the slot machine 10 shifts to the first normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of executions of the variable game in the advantageous section reaches "1500 times" which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, or when the number of game media awarded in the advantageous section reaches "2400 times" which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, If the number of cards reaches 1,000 pieces, the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met. In this embodiment, at least one of the first gaming state and the advantageous state corresponds to the specific state. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a specific state that is advantageous to the player. Further, in this embodiment, the first normal state corresponds to a non-specific state. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to be controlled to a non-specific state after the specific state ends.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the performance state (performance mode).
There are multiple types of presentation states in the slot machine 10. Specifically, the performance states in the slot machine 10 include a normal performance state, a pseudo bonus performance state, and an advantageous performance state. The normal performance state is a performance state in which the user mainly stays when in the normal state. The pseudo-bonus performance state is a performance state in which the player mainly stays when the player is in the first advantageous state. The advantageous performance state is a performance state in which the player mainly stays when in the second advantageous state. In each performance state, performance state identification information that allows identification of the performance state (the performance state being controlled) during the stay is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, the effect display device 15 displays a different background image for each type of effect state, the decorative lamp 13 emits light in a different color for each type of effect state, or the different background images are displayed for each type of effect state. Performance state identification information is notified by outputting different background music from a speaker 14. By notifying the performance state identification information, the player can recognize the type of performance state during his/her stay.

In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as navigation effect) that notifies the operation mode of a stop button (the operation timing is the operation order) for stopping a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the activated line YL. is executed. The navigation performance is also called operation navigation performance (operation navigation) or push order navigation performance (press order navigation).

In the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the normal performance state, the navigation performance is not executed with contents advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when in the pseudo-bonus performance state and when in the advantageous performance state, navigation performance is executed with content advantageous to the player. That is, when the game is in the pseudo-bonus performance state and when it is in the advantageous performance state, the rate at which navigation performance is executed with content advantageous to the player is higher than when it is in the normal performance state. Note that in the slot machine 10, the navigation performance is not executed when the slot machine 10 is in the normal performance state, but the navigation performance is performed when it is in the pseudo bonus performance state and when it is in the advantageous performance state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is in the pseudo-bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state, the rate at which the navigation effect is executed is higher than when it is in the normal effect state. Therefore, the pseudo-bonus performance state and the advantageous performance state that are controlled in the advantageous state can be said to be performance states that are more advantageous than the normal performance state that is controlled in the normal state. The pseudo-bonus performance state and the advantageous performance state can be said to be performance states that are more advantageous than the normal performance state. The pseudo-bonus performance state and the advantageous performance state are so-called "assist time (AT)." Therefore, the advantageous state is more advantageous than the normal state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs processing related to the variable game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 inside the machine. The sub-board 50 performs processing based on control signals input from the main board 40. The sub-board 50 controls the display performance by the performance display device 15, the performance by the decorative lamp 13, and the performance by the speaker 14. In this embodiment, the main board 40 including the main CPU 41 corresponds to the main control section. Further, in this embodiment, the sub board 50 including the sub CPU 51 corresponds to a sub control section that can be controlled based on control information from the main control section.

First, the main board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the input sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 through ports not shown. The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown).

A bet button 18, a settlement button 19, a start lever 20, and stop buttons 21 to 23 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21 to 23 through a port not shown. A bed light 18a is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the bed light 18a via a drive circuit (not shown). An information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display content of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). A hopper unit HU is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the hopper unit HU via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to a set value switch 60. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input, via a port, an operation signal that is output when the set value switch 60 is operated. The set value switch 60 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, "the set value switch 60 is operated" means that the set value switch 60 is operated using a predetermined key. The set value switch 60 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12.

The set value can be set by operating the set value switch 60 when power supply to the slot machine 10 starts. The setting value is composed of multiple stages, and any setting value can be set. That is, the slot machine 10 can change the setting value by operating the setting value switch 60. The setting values in this embodiment include "1" to "6", and any one of "1" to "6" can be set as the setting value. The slot machine 10 is controlled to a set value changeable state in which the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 60 upon the start of power supply. In the slot machine 10, by operating the start lever 20 in the set value changeable state, the set value selected as the set value to be set can be changed one step at a time. In the slot machine 10, the setting value selected when the setting value switch 60 is operated in the setting value changeable state is set as the setting value.

In the slot machine 10, various lottery drawings are performed with winning probabilities based on set values. In the slot machine 10, the advantage varies depending on the set value, and the machine split varies. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning various winning combinations in the winning combination lottery varies depending on the set value. In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the transition to the advantageous section is determined when the first normal state is in the first normal state differs depending on the setting value. Further, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that a transition to the first advantageous state is determined when the second normal state is in the second normal state differs depending on the set value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined when the second normal state changes to the first advantageous state differs depending on the set value. In the slot machine 10, since the probability of being controlled to be in an advantageous state differs depending on the set value, the frequency of being controlled to be in an advantageous state differs depending on the set value. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the machine percentage is higher in the order of setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". , highly advantageous. In the slot machine, at least when any one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set, compared to when any one of the setting values "1" to "3" is set, Easily controlled to advantageous conditions. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when non-specific information is set, it is easier to be controlled to a specific state than when specific information is set.

Here, among the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 42, the winning numbers and the combination lottery table used in the internal lottery for determining the winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers will be explained. Note that the internal lottery for determining the winning numbers is a "winning lottery". The winning numbers determined in the lottery are also called conditional device combinations. For this reason, the winning combination lottery can also be said to be a "condition device combination lottery." In the following explanation, "a predetermined winning number is determined in a winning lottery" will be referred to as "a predetermined winning number will be won in a winning lottery", or "a winning number determined in a winning lottery" will be indicated as "winning number determined in a winning lottery". It may also be indicated as ``the winning winning number''.

The winning number is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in a variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier in which one or more winning combinations are determined as winning combinations in a variable game. In this embodiment, the winning numbers include, for example, a winning number that allows winning of the Cherry role, a winning number that allows winning of the Watermelon role, a winning number that allows winning of the Bell role, and a winning number that allows winning of the replaying role. Contains a number.

Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, there are winning numbers that allow a winning of a bell winning combination, as well as winning numbers that allow a winning of a one-piece winning combination in addition to the bell winning. Among the winning numbers that allow winning of the Bell role and the One Piece role, there are winning numbers in which the order of operation of the stop button for winning the Bell role is different from the order of operation of the stop button for winning the One piece role. include. For example, for a winning number that allows a winning of a Bell winning combination and a single winning winning combination, if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operating order, the Bell winning number will be won, but if the stop button is operated in a predetermined operating order, the winning number will be stopped. It includes a winning number that will result in a one-card winning combination when the button is operated.

In the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of the cherry winning combination is won in the winning lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of the cherry winning combination is allowed". Note that the case where the winning of the cherry winning combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the cherry winning combination". In addition, in the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of the watermelon winning combination is won in the winning lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of the watermelon winning combination is allowed". Note that the case where the winning of the watermelon winning combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the watermelon winning combination". Similarly, in the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of the Bell winning combination is won in the winning lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of the Bell winning combination is allowed". Note that the case where winning of the Bell winning combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning winning combination is "a lottery result that allows winning of the Bell winning combination". The winning numbers that allow winning in the Bell role include winning numbers that allow winning in the Bell role and the one-piece role. In addition, in the following explanation, a case where a winning number that allows winning of a re-gaming combination is won in the winning combination lottery is referred to as a "case where winning of a re-gaming combination is permitted". The case where the winning of the re-gaming combination is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the re-gaming combination".

The main ROM 42 stores a winning combination lottery table that is referred to for each set value. In the winning lottery table, the value of the random number used for winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as random number for winning lottery) is selected from among the possible values of the random number for the winning number that can be determined. They are distributed in predetermined numbers. In the slot machine 10, if no winning number is won in the winning combination lottery, that is, if the winning combination is not allowed, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery becomes a "loser". If the lottery result of the winning combination lottery is a "miss", the symbol combination for which a prize is determined will not be derived on the active line YL based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RWM 53. For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a sub control program. The sub ROM 52 stores a sub control program, a lottery table used in a lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 13. The sub ROM 52 stores sound production data regarding the sound production in the speaker 14. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 15. The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number. A decorative lamp 13, a speaker 14, and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). A menu button MB and a selection button SB are connected to the sub-board 50. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the menu button MB and the selection button SB via a port (not shown). A panel light 28a and a backlight BL are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the panel light 28a and the backlight BL via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the processing executed by the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 will be described.
When the setting value switch 60 is operated with the start of power supply to the slot machine 10, the main CPU 41 enters a setting change state. In the setting change state, the main CPU 41 changes the setting value selected as the setting value one step at a time each time the start lever 20 is operated. Then, when the operation of the setting value switch 60 is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the setting value selected as the setting value to be set at that time as the selected setting value, and uses information (hereinafter referred to as (shown as setting value information) is stored in the main RWM 43. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a setting value command) that allows identification of the set setting value in the output buffer. Note that the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured such that any one of a plurality of types of setting values can be set by operating the setting value switch 60 and the start lever 20 when power supply starts. ing. In this embodiment, setting values "1" to "3" correspond to specific information, and setting values "4" to "6" correspond to non-specific information. The main CPU 41 can perform control to set any one of the setting values "1" to "6". That is, in this embodiment, the main control unit is capable of controlling to set any one of a plurality of types of information including specific information and non-specific information. The special operation means in this embodiment includes a set value switch 60 and a start lever 20. In this way, the present embodiment is configured such that by operating the special operation means, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least specific information and non-specific information can be set.

The processing performed by the main CPU 41 includes game progress main processing.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 performs a game start setting process (step S101). In the game start setting process, the main CPU 41 stores information regarding the gaming state of the slot machine 10, and erases or updates the upper part of a predetermined storage area in the main RWM 43. Next, the main CPU 41 starts accepting medal bets (step S102). Next, the main CPU 41 checks the gaming state (step S103). Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not it is time for a replay operation (step S104). The replay operation time corresponds to the time when replay is granted. If it is not the replay operation (step S104: NO), the main CPU 41 performs medal management processing to set the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). When the number of bets is set in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a number of bets setting command) that can specify that the number of bets has been set in the output buffer. Note that the set bet number can also be specified from the bet number setting command. In step S105, when the main CPU 41 receives the detection signal from the bet button 18, it adds the number of bets so that the number of bets stored in the main RWM 43 becomes the specified number of bets Subtract the credits stored in . Further, in step S105, the main CPU 41 increases the number of bets by 1 when the detection signal from the input sensor SE4 is input. At this time, if the number of bets has reached the prescribed number of bets X, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credits stored in the main RWM 43 to update the credits. Further, at this time, if the credits have reached the upper limit number of credits, the main CPU 41 drives the hopper unit HU and pays out one medal.

The main CPU 41 determines whether the number of bets in the current variable game is equal to the specified number of bets X that allows the variable game to be started if the replay is activated (step S104: YES) or if the process of step S105 is finished. It is determined whether they match (step S106). Note that when the replay operation is in progress (step S104: YES), the main CPU 41 sets the number of bets in the previous variable game in the main RWM 43 again as the number of bets in the current variable game. Incidentally, even if the number of bets has been set, the main RWM 43 stores information that can identify whether the replay operation is activated, and by referring to this information, the main CPU 41 determines whether the replay operation is activated. It is possible to determine when the time is. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the prescribed number of bets X can also be said to be the number of bets required to play one variable game. In the slot machine 10, for example, the prescribed number of bets X does not vary depending on the gaming state, but remains the same. However, the prescribed number of bets X may be varied depending on the gaming state. For example, the prescribed number of bets X may be different between the normal state and the advantageous state. In this way, when varying the prescribed number of bets X according to the gaming state, the main CPU 41 performs the process of step S106 using the prescribed number of bets X according to the gaming state.

If the number of bets does not match the specified number of bets X (step S106: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether the variable game can be started. On the other hand, if the number of bets in the current variable game matches the specified number of bets X (step S106: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a start operation using the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). The main CPU 41 causes the bet light 18a to emit light if replaying is not in operation (step S104: NO) between the end of the process in step S102 and the affirmative determination in the process in step S106. In this embodiment, the number of bets can be set in a situation where replay is not activated (step S104: NO) between the end of the process in step S102 and the affirmative determination in the process in step S106. This corresponds to a situation where

In the process of step S107, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the operation signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination when the operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. If the start operation has not been accepted (step S107: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main CPU 41 performs a game number subtraction process (step S108). Note that when the main CPU 41 receives the start operation, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) that can specify the start of the variable game in the output buffer.

In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, a second game number subtraction process, and a third game number subtraction process. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, after completing the first game number subtraction process, performs a second game number subtraction process, and after completing the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a second game number subtraction process. 3 Performs game number subtraction processing. Then, in the game subtraction process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after completing the third game number subtraction process.

In the first game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag stored in the main RWM 43 and determines whether the current gaming state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the pseudo bonus stay remaining number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The remaining number of pseudo bonus stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the first advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process.

In the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The remaining number of stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the second advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process.

In the third game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second normal state or the advantageous state. If neither the second normal state nor the advantageous state exists, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if the state is either the second normal state or the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the advantageous upper limit stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The advantageous upper limit value is a value until the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and when the advantageous upper limit value reaches 0, the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process.

After completing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery process to determine a winning number (step S109). In the role lottery process, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number for the role lottery. The main CPU 41 also refers to the setting value information and identifies the set value. Then, the main CPU 41 selects a winning combination lottery table corresponding to the specified setting value. The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery by referring to the selected winning lottery table based on the value of the acquired winning random number. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines the winning number to which the obtained winning combination lottery random number value is distributed. In addition, if the value of the random number for winning combination is not allocated to a winning number that allows winning of the symbol combination for which the prize is determined, the lottery result of the winning combination will be "lost". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means that performs a winning lottery.

In addition, in the winning combination lottery process, the main CPU 41 stores information (hereinafter referred to as winning information) that can identify the lottery result of the winning combination lottery in the main RWM 43. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning information command) that can specify the lottery result of the winning combination lottery in the output buffer. After storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the winning combination lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the winning combination lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous lottery process (step S110). In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery process, a first advantageous transition lottery process, a second advantageous transition lottery process, a ceiling determination process, and an additional lottery process. In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery process, performs a first advantageous transition lottery process after completing the advantageous area transition lottery process, and performs a second advantageous transition lottery process after completing the first advantageous transition lottery process. Perform lottery processing. Further, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a ceiling determination process after completing the second advantageous transition lottery process, and performs an additional lottery process after completing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after completing the additional lottery process.

In the advantageous section transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the first normal state. If it is not the first normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous section transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the first normal state, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of a random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine transition to an advantageous section. A lottery will be held. The probability that transition to an advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery differs depending on the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery results are the same, setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". '', there is a high probability that the transition to the advantageous section will be decided. In addition, the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous section in the advantageous section transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on one of the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. Furthermore, if a shift to an advantageous section is not determined in the advantageous section shift lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous section shift lottery process. On the other hand, when a transition to an advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RWM 43. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as advantageous permission command) that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the advantageous shift lottery process.

In the first advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second normal state or the second advantageous state. If it is not the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 performs the first advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of a random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the first advantageous state. 1 Advantageous transition lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery differs depending on the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery results are the same, setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". '', there is a high probability that the transition to the first advantageous state will be determined. Note that the probability of determining the transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on one of the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. Further, the probability of determining the transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery differs between the second normal state and the second advantageous state. Specifically, the probability that a transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second advantageous state is in the second advantageous state is as follows: is higher than the probability that the transition will be decided. If transition to the first advantageous state is not determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 transmits first advantageous acceptance information that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined to the main RWM 43. to be memorized. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first advantageous permission command) that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 determines whether the main RWM 43 stores second advantageous permission information that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been determined. Then, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the second advantageous acceptance information is not stored, the main CPU 41 performs the second advantageous transfer lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the second advantageous state. 2 An advantageous transition lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery differs depending on the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery results are the same, setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". '', the probability that the transition to the second advantageous state will be determined is high. Note that the probability of determining the transition to the second advantageous state in the second advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on one of the set value and the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. If transition to the second advantageous state is not determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores the second advantageous permission information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second advantageous permission command) that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second normal state. If it is not the second normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, in the second normal state, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal executions stored in the main RWM 43 to update the number of normal executions. The number of normal executions corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the second normal state without being controlled to an advantageous state. The main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal executions after the update has reached the ceiling number stored in the main RWM 43. If the number of normal executions has not reached the ceiling number, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, when the number of normal executions reaches the ceiling number, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous permission information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous permission command in the output buffer, and ends the ceiling determination process.

In the additional lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the additional lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 performs an additional lottery based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 obtains the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the obtained random number value, and, according to the obtained random number value, An additional lottery will be held to decide whether or not to add an additional amount. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to add on, the number of times to add on (the so-called number of additions) is also determined. "Additional" here means increasing the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games that can stay in the second advantageous state, that is, extending the period controlled by the second advantageous state. . The "additional number of times" corresponds to the number of times that the remaining number of stays is increased, that is, the number of times that is added to the remaining number of stays. However, if the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 exceeds the advantageous upper limit stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform the additional lottery in the additional lottery process and ends the additional lottery process. . When it is determined to add on the number of additions in the additional lottery, the main CPU 41 adds the determined number of additions to the remaining number of stays and updates the remaining number of stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an add-on number command) that can specify the number of add-ons in the output buffer, and ends the add-on lottery process.

After finishing the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information determination process (step S111). In the instruction information determination process, if the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state and wins a winning number that allows winning of the Bell role and the Single-card role in the lottery, the main CPU 41 selects an instruction number corresponding to the operation order for winning the Bell role. Determine. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) that can specify the determined instruction information in an output buffer, ends the instruction information determination process, and returns to the game progress main process. The instruction information displayed on the payout display section in this embodiment includes instruction information corresponding to each operation order (press order) of the stop buttons. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the gaming state flag and specifies the current gaming state.

After completing the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information display process (step S112). When the instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit so that the determined instruction information is displayed. Note that if the instruction information has not been determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the instruction information display process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the wait time has elapsed (step S113). If the wait time has not elapsed (step S113: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed (step S113: YES), the main CPU 41 controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the reels 16a to 16c start rotating (step S114). In the slot machine 10, a variable game is started by starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S114. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to play the variable game after the determination result in step S106 in the game progression main process becomes affirmative. In the process of step S114, the main CPU 41 waits until the rotational speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotational speed and a stop operation using the stop buttons 21 to 23 can be accepted. When the rotational speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotational speed, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a stop reception command) that can specify that a stop operation can be accepted to an output buffer. Store in.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21 to 23 has been accepted (step S115). In the process of step S115, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if a detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23, and if a detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. If not, a negative determination is made. If the stop operation has not been accepted (step S115: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the stop operation is accepted.

On the other hand, if the stop operation is accepted (step S115: YES), the main CPU 41 executes a reel stop process of stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S116). That is, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator using the stop operation as a trigger, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. To explain in detail, the main CPU 41 selects a draw within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode (operation order and operation position (operation timing)) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. A symbol that can be stopped on the active line YL is searched from among the symbols located at . Then, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the active line YL. The main CPU 41 performs such reel stop control regarding the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination according to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the active line YL. In addition, in the process of step S116, when the main CPU 41 inputs a detection signal from the stop buttons 21 to 23, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) that can identify the stop button to which the detection signal has been input to an output buffer. Store.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S117). If some of the reels 16a to 16c have not been stopped (step S117: NO), the main CPU 41 moves to the process of step S115. On the other hand, if all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S117: YES), the main CPU 41 performs an additional stagnation process (step S118).

In the add-on stagnation process, the main CPU 41 determines whether it has been decided to add in the add-on lottery process of the advantageous lottery process in step S110. If it has not been decided to top up, the main CPU 41 ends the top up stagnation process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, if it has been decided to add money, the main CPU 41 performs a top-up stagnation control, and after the end of the top-up stagnation control, ends the top-up stagnation process and returns to the game progress main process. In the additional stagnation control, the main CPU 41 measures the additional stagnation time. When performing additional stagnation control, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an additional stagnation start command) that can specify the start of additional stagnation control in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 waits until the additional stagnation time has elapsed. Then, when the additional stagnation time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the additional stagnation control. When ending the additional stagnation control, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an additional stagnation end command) that can specify that the additional stagnation control has ended in the output buffer.

After finishing the additional stagnation control, the main CPU 41 performs display symbol determination processing to determine the symbol combinations stopped on the active line YL (step S119). In the displayed symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the symbol combination (combination) with a prize determined on the active line YL is stopped, and whether the symbol combination (combination) with a prize determined on the activated line YL is stopped. If so, the type of the symbol combination is determined. Then, when the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is stopped, that is, when the winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as winning command) that can identify the winning combination in the output buffer. do. In addition, in step S119, if the symbol combination for which replay is determined as a prize is stopped on the active line YL, the main CPU 41 sets the number of bets placed in the current variable game as the number of bets again, Activate replay (this is when replay is activated). As a result, a replay will be awarded as a prize.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether to pay out medals to the player (step S120). In the process of step S120, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if the payout combination has won, while making a negative determination if the payout combination has not won. If medals are to be paid out (step S120: YES), the main CPU 41 executes medal payout processing (step S121). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 increases the credits stored in the main RWM 43 by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the upper limit number of credits (for example, 50) is exceeded, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so that the number of medals exceeding the upper limit number of credits is paid out. In addition, in the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit so that the number of medals to be paid out in response to the occurrence of a winning is displayed. Incidentally, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a missed stop) is stopped on the active line YL, no prize will be awarded.

If medals are not paid out (step S120: NO) and if the medal payout process (step S121) is ended, the main CPU 41 performs an end process to end one variable game (step S122). In the termination process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) that can specify the end of the variable game in the output buffer. The variable game end command in this embodiment is control information that can also specify whether there is a prize or not and the winning combination.

In addition, in the termination process, the main CPU 41 performs a process of counting the number of acquired coins, a process of transitioning to a gaming state, and a process of transitioning to an effect state. First, the acquisition number counting process will be explained.
In the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 is capable of specifying the number of game media awarded during the advantageous section based on the result of the display symbol determination process when the second normal state or the advantageous state is present. Advantageous section acquisition information may be updated. The advantageous section acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. When the bell winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Similarly, when the watermelon winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the cherry winning combination is won. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the replay combination wins. Further, when a single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Furthermore, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is a loss, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Note that when subtracting from the advantageous section acquisition information, if the value after subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the advantageous section acquisition information to "0" and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. The advantageous section acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as the first normal state is controlled. Specifically, the advantageous section acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the acquisition number counting process, when the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state, based on the result of the display symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 updates the first period acquisition information that can specify the number of gaming media awarded when the advantageous condition is present. There are cases where The first period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. When the bell winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. When the watermelon combination wins, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the first period acquisition information when the cherry winning combination is won. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the first period acquisition information when the re-gaming combination wins. When a single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. Furthermore, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is a loss, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. Note that when subtracting from the first period acquisition information, if the value after the subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the first period acquisition information to "0" and updates the first period acquisition information. The first period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as the first normal state is controlled. Specifically, the first period acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 executes a second period during which the number of game media awarded when the player is in the first advantageous state can be specified based on the result of the display symbol determination process when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state. Acquisition information may be updated. The second period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. When the bell winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Similarly, when the watermelon winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the second period acquisition information when the cherry winning combination is won. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the second period acquisition information when the replay combination wins. Further, when a single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Furthermore, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is a loss, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Note that when subtracting from the second period acquisition information, if the value after the subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the second period acquisition information to "0" and updates the second period acquisition information. The second period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized in accordance with being controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state. Specifically, the second period acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state.

Incidentally, the value "12" added to the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information when the Bell prize wins is the number of medals awarded by winning the Bell prize. This corresponds to the difference between "15 medals" and "3 medals" which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. When the watermelon winning combination wins, the value "2" added to the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information is "5 medals", which is the number of medals awarded by winning the watermelon combination. ” and “3 medals”, which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. When a one-card winning combination is won, the value "2" subtracted from the advantageous section acquisition information, first period acquisition information, and second period acquisition information is the number of medals awarded for the one-card winning combination. This corresponds to the difference between "1 medal" and "3 medals" which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. In the case of a loss, the value "3" subtracted from the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information corresponds to ``3'', which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. do.

Next, the game state transition process will be explained.
In the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the gaming state flag and shifts the gaming state. Note that the main CPU 41 refers to the gaming status flag and identifies the current gaming status. The main CPU 41 identifies the winning combination based on the result of the display symbol determination process (step S119). When the main CPU 41 updates the value of the gaming state flag, it stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a gaming state designation command) that instructs a gaming state that can be specified from the updated value.

Specifically, in the gaming state transition process, if advantageous transition permission information is stored in the main RWM 43 in the first gaming state, that is, if a transition to an advantageous section is determined, the main CPU 41 executes the second gaming state. A value that allows identification of the normal state is set in the gaming state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 determines the number of ceilings and stores the determined number of ceilings in the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times from among the number of times less than "1500", which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, under the lottery probability according to the set value. Further, the main CPU 41 erases the advantageous transition permission information stored in the main RWM 43.

Further, if the first advantageous permission information is stored in the main RWM 43 when the main CPU 41 is in the second gaming state or the second advantageous state, that is, if the transition to the first advantageous state is determined, 1. A value that allows identification of an advantageous state is set in the game state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores "30 times" as the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the first advantageous permission information stored in the main RWM 43.

Furthermore, when the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state, that is, when the first advantageous state ends, the second advantageous permission information is When it is stored, or when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, a value that allows identification of the second advantageous state is set in the gaming state flag. Here, the time when the second advantageous permission information is stored corresponds to the case where it is determined by lottery to shift to the second advantageous state in the case of transition from the second normal state to the first advantageous state. . Furthermore, here, the case where the remaining number of stays is 1 or more corresponds to the case where the second advantageous state is transitioning to the first advantageous state. Further, the main CPU 41 adds "50" to the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 to update the remaining number of stays. Therefore, when the second advantageous state shifts to the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state ends, and the shift returns to the second advantageous state, the addition will be performed "50 times." Furthermore, if the second advantageous permission information is stored, the main CPU 41 erases the second advantageous permission information stored in the main RWM 43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state and the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0, the second advantageous permission information is not stored and the remaining number of stays is is not 1 or more, a value that allows identification of the first normal state is set in the gaming state flag. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, when the second advantageous permission information is stored, or , the transition condition is satisfied if the remaining number of stays is 1 or more. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous permission information is not stored and the stay If the remaining number of times is not 1 or more, the transition condition is not satisfied.

Further, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the main CPU 41 is in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the first normal state to the gaming state flag. In addition, when the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the main CPU 41 is in the second normal state and the advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 41 returns to the first normal state. Set a value that can be specified to the gaming status flag. Similarly, when the advantageous section acquisition information stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 2400 in the second normal state and advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 41 controls the first A value that allows identification of the normal state is set in the gaming state flag. Further, when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, if any of the advantageous transition permission information, the first advantageous permission information, and the second advantageous permission information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 stores the information. Erase. In this way, in this embodiment, the main control section can control to a specific state. In this embodiment, the function as a gaming state control means is realized by the main CPU 41 performing gaming state transition processing.

Next, the production state transition process will be explained.
In the performance state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the performance state flag and shifts the performance state. The main CPU 41 refers to the performance state flag and identifies the current performance state.

In the performance state transition process, when the game state flag is set to a value that allows identification of the first normal state or the second normal state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the normal performance state to the performance state flag. Furthermore, when the gaming state flag is set to a value that allows identification of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the pseudo bonus performance state to the performance state flag. When the gaming state flag is set to a value that allows identification of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows identification of the advantageous performance state to the performance state flag.

Furthermore, upon finishing the end process in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 performs a special stagnation process (step S123). Note that specific control in the special stagnation process will be explained later. When the main CPU 41 finishes the process of step S123, the main CPU 41 ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variable game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the rotation of all the reels is started in response to the start operation, and the rotation of the reels is stopped in response to the stop operation.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 may perform payment processing in addition to the game progress main processing. The main CPU 41 performs payment processing upon receiving the detection signal from the payment button 19 . Note that the main CPU 41 does not perform the settlement process even if the detection signal from the settlement button 19 is input during the period in which steps S108 to S123 are being executed in the game progress main process. That is, the period during which the payment process can be performed (hereinafter referred to as the payment processing possible period) is within the period during which the main CPU 41 is performing the processes from step S101 to step S107 in the game progress main process.

If the credit amount is 1 or more during the settlement process possible period, the main CPU 41 performs the settlement process upon input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19 . In addition, during the settlement process possible period, even if the credit is 0, if the number of bets is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs the settlement process upon input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19. . However, here, when the number of bets is 1 or more, it is assumed that the number of bets is not set due to a re-game being awarded. Note that even if a replay is granted and the number of bets is 1 or more, if the credit is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 will perform the payment processing upon input of the detection signal from the payment button 19. I do.

In the settlement process, when the number of credits stored in the main RWM 43 is one or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credits. In addition, in the settlement process, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals set as the number of bets when the number of bets is 1 or more, not when replaying is activated. do. However, when replaying is activated, the main CPU 41 does not control the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the number of bets, but if the number of credits is 1 or more, it is stored as the corresponding credit. The hopper unit HU is controlled so that only the specified number of medals are paid out. In this way, during the replay operation, the number of medals set as the number of bets is not settled. Further, when performing the payment process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a payment command) that can specify that the payment process is to be performed in the output buffer.

Next, the processing executed by the sub CPU 51 will be explained.
When the sub CPU 51 receives a setting value command, it specifies a setting value that can be specified from the setting value command. Then, the sub CPU 51 stores setting value information that allows identification of the specified setting value in the sub RWM 53.

The sub CPU 51 updates the gaming state information stored in the sub RWM 53 when a gaming state command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates the gaming state information to indicate a gaming state that can be specified from the gaming state command. Further, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a presentation state command, the sub-CPU 51 updates the presentation state information stored in the sub-RWM 53. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates performance state information indicating a performance state that can be specified from the performance state command.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the multiplication number setting command, it controls the performance state to be specified from the performance state information. Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variable game start command after the replaying combination has been won, the sub CPU 51 controls to a performance state that can be specified from the performance state information. Specifically, when the type of performance state that can be specified from the performance state information is changed, the sub CPU 51 controls to the changed performance state. On the other hand, if the type of performance state that can be specified from the performance state information has not been changed, the sub CPU 51 continues to control the performance state that is currently being controlled. For example, when the performance state that can be specified from the performance state information is changed from a performance state other than the normal performance state to the normal performance state, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device so that the background image in the normal performance state is switched to be displayed. 15, the normal performance state is controlled. Furthermore, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit light in the color of the normal presentation state, and controls the speaker 14 so as to output background music in the normal presentation state, thereby changing the normal presentation state. to control.

When the instruction information command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a navigation effect process in which a navigation effect is executed. The sub CPU 51 performs navigation performance processing based on the winning number that can be specified from the winning information command and the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In the navigation performance processing, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so as to execute a navigation performance that notifies the operation mode of the stop button based on instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. For example, the navigation effect may display an image containing any number from "1" to "3" at a position corresponding to each reel 16a to 16c to notify the operation mode of the stop button. May be executed.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the additional effect is executed when the additional stagnation start command is input. In the add-on effect, the sub CPU 51 specifies the number of add-ons from the add-on count command, and controls the effect display device 15 so that an add-on effect that notifies the number of add-ons is executed.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the settlement command, the sub CPU 51 performs a settlement effect execution process to execute a settlement effect regarding the settlement of medals (gaming media). In the settlement effect execution process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that, for example, an image related to a settlement effect indicating that medal settlement is to be performed is displayed. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 so as to emit light in a light emitting mode related to the payment effect, for example. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that the sound related to the payment effect is output.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed by operating the settlement button 19, a caution regarding the return of the storage medium is issued after the settlement effect regarding the return of the game medium is executed. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed by operating the settlement button 19, the settlement effect regarding the return of the game medium is executed before the alert regarding the return of the storage medium is executed. .

Here, a case where the menu button MB is operated will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the menu button MB is operated in a state where no variable game is being played including a standby state, a menu is displayed on the effect display device 15. The slot machine 10 can display a menu. Note that the "state where no variable game is being played" herein does not include the period during which the additional stagnation process, the first stagnation process, and the second stagnation process are being performed. When the menu is displayed on the effect display device 15, item images KM1 and KM2 with which the items can be specified are displayed on the effect display device 15. The first item image KM1 is an item image that allows specifying an item related to volume customization (item related to volume adjustment). The second item image KM2 is an item image that can specify an item related to a performance executed in the gaming machine (an item related to a performance explanation).

When the menu is displayed on the effect display device 15, a selection image SS pointing to the currently selected item is displayed. The selected image SS is an image imitating an arrow. The selected image SS has either a display mode that points to the first item image KM1 as shown in FIG. 6(a), or a display mode that points to the second item image KM2 as shown in FIG. 6(b). Displayed in display mode. If the right button SBb is operated while the selection image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first item image KM1 as shown in FIG. 6(a), as shown in FIG. 6(b), The selected image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second item image KM2. Similarly, when the left button SBd is operated while the selection image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second item image KM2 as shown in FIG. 6(b), as shown in FIG. 6(a), The selected image SS is displayed in a display manner pointing to the first item image KM1.

As shown in FIG. 6(c), when the selection image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first item image KM1, that is, when the item related to volume adjustment is selected, the enter button SBe is operated. In this case, the display content of the effect display device 15 becomes the display content related to volume adjustment. Specifically, the effect display device 15 displays a meter Ma. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 14 can be adjusted from four levels. Meter Ma includes four scales Ma1 to Ma4. The meter Ma is displayed in a manner according to the stage set as the volume. For example, when the set volume is the third level from the minimum volume, the effect display device 15 displays a meter Ma with three scales Ma1 to Ma3 colored, as shown in FIG. 6(c). Is displayed.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that when the meter Ma is displayed, the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button SBa and the lower button SBc. When the meter Ma is displayed, a vertical operation promotion image Sac imitating the upper button SBa and the lower button SBc is displayed near the display area where the meter Ma is displayed. In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if the maximum volume within the adjustable range has not been reached, the volume can be increased by one level when the upper button SBa is operated. Further, in a situation in which the volume can be adjusted, when the minimum volume within the range in which the volume can be adjusted has not been reached, the volume can be lowered by one level when operating the down button SBc. When the volume is adjusted by operating the upper button SBa or the lower button SBc, the colored scale on the meter Ma (aspect of the meter Ma) changes in accordance with the adjustment. In this way, in the slot machine 10, after the menu is displayed, the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 14 can be adjusted. That is, in this embodiment, after displaying the menu, it is possible to adjust the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the sound output means.

As shown in FIG. 6(d), when the selection image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second item image KM2, that is, when the item related to the production explanation is selected, the enter button SBe is operated. In this case, the performance content of the performance display device 15 becomes the display content related to the performance explanation. Specifically, the effect display device 15 displays a first explanation image PG1, a second explanation image PG2, and a third explanation image PG3.

The first explanatory image PG1 is an image that includes the text (text information) "When alerting is being issued, pay attention!", and focuses on a setting suggestion effect that may be executed when alerting regarding addiction is being executed. This corresponds to an image that explains this. Note that the setting suggestion presentation will be explained later. The second explanatory image PG2 is an image containing the text (text information) that says "Follow the navigation and you'll be fine!", which indicates that there will be no problem if you operate the stop buttons 21 to 23 in the manner notified by the navigation effect. Corresponds to the image to be explained. The third explanation image PG3 is an image that includes the text (text information) "You can adjust the volume from the menu screen!" and corresponds to an image that explains that the volume can be adjusted after displaying the menu.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is displayed while the menu is being displayed on the effect display device 15, the display of the menu ends, and the effect display device 15 displays a message corresponding to the effect state during the stay. A background image is displayed. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the effect display device 15 displays display content related to volume adjustment, when the menu button MB is displayed, the display of the menu ends, and the effect display device 15 corresponds to the effect state during the stay. A background image will be displayed. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the effect display device 15 displays the display content related to the effect explanation, when the menu button MB is displayed, the display of the menu ends, and the effect display device 15 displays the current effect state. The corresponding background image will be displayed.

Next, control related to the menu will be explained.
When a detection signal from the menu button MB is input while a variable game is not being played, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a menu is displayed. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the first item image KM1, the second item image KM2, and the selection image SS are displayed. When the menu is displayed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the selection image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first item image KM1. When the selected image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first item image KM1, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the right button SBb, the selected image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second item image KM2. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that . On the other hand, when the selection image SS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second item image KM2, when a detection signal from the left button SBd is input, the sub CPU 51 selects the selection image SS in a display mode pointing to the first item image KM1. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the image SS is displayed. Incidentally, when the menu is being displayed, if the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the menu button MB, it ends the display of the menu and controls the display to a performance state that can be specified from the performance state information. Then, the sub CPU 51 starts measuring the waiting time. Note that the standby time will be explained later.

If a detection signal from the enter button SBe is input when an item related to volume adjustment is selected, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the display content is related to volume adjustment. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the meter Ma and the up/down operation promotion image Sac are displayed. Incidentally, when the display content of the effect display device 15 is controlled to display content related to volume adjustment, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the menu button MB, it ends the display of the display content related to volume adjustment, and controls the display content related to volume adjustment. Control to a performance state that can be specified from state information. Then, the sub CPU 51 starts measuring the waiting time.

When controlling the display content related to volume adjustment, the sub CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the upper button SBa or inputs a detection signal from the lower button SBc. The value of the first volume flag may be updated. Specifically, when the detection signal from the upper button SBa is input, the sub CPU 51 increases the volume that can be determined from the first volume flag by one level when the volume that can be determined from the value of the first volume flag is not the maximum volume. The value of the first volume flag is updated to the value. Note that even if the detection signal from the upper button SBa is input, if the volume that can be determined from the value of the first volume flag has reached the maximum volume, the sub CPU 51 updates the value of the first volume flag. do not. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the lower button SBc is input, the sub CPU 51 determines a value at which the volume that can be determined from the first volume flag is lowered by one level when the volume that can be determined from the value of the first volume flag is not the minimum volume. The value of the first volume flag is updated. Note that even if the detection signal from the lower button SBc is input, if the volume that can be determined from the value of the first volume flag has reached the minimum volume, the sub CPU 51 updates the value of the first volume flag. do not.

Further, when a detection signal from the determination button SBe is input when an item related to the performance explanation is selected, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the display content is related to the performance explanation. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the first explanation image PG1, the second explanation image PG2, and the third explanation image PG3 are displayed. Incidentally, when the display content of the performance display device 15 is controlled to display content related to the performance explanation, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the menu button MB, it ends the display of the display content regarding the performance explanation, and Control to a performance state that can be specified from state information. Then, the sub CPU 51 starts measuring the waiting time.

The slot machine 10 may be in a standby state. The period in which the slot machine 10 is in a standby state is mainly at least a part of the period from when the process in step S101 in the game progress main process is performed until an affirmative determination is made in the process in step S107. .

In the slot machine 10, when the settlement process is performed, the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in a standby state. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, if the settlement button 19 is operated when the credit is 1 or more, the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in a standby state. However, in the slot machine 10, even if the settlement button 19 is operated when the credit is 1 or more, the slot machine 10 is not controlled to be in a standby state when a replay is granted. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the settlement button 19 is operated when the number of bets is 1 or more, the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in a standby state. However, in the slot machine 10, even if the settlement button 19 is operated when the number of bets is 1 or more, the slot machine 10 is not controlled to be in a standby state when a replay is granted. Further, in the slot machine 10, even if the settlement button 19 is operated when the credit is 0 and the number of bets is 0, the slot machine 10 is not controlled to a standby state by the operation of the settlement button 19. In addition, the slot machine 10 enters a standby state if the standby time elapses without the measurement being reset after the start of measuring the standby time. However, even in this case, when a re-game is granted, the game is not controlled to be in a standby state. For example, in the slot machine 10, measurement of the waiting time is started after the variable game ends. Furthermore, when the slot machine 10 is in a standby state, an effect related to the standby state, which will be described later, is executed. Furthermore, when the slot machine 10 is in a standby state, the backlight BL is turned off. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when the standby state ends, the backlight BL lights up again.

Specifically, when the standby time has elapsed since the start of measuring the standby time, the sub CPU 51 performs a standby state production execution process. For example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variable game end command, it starts measuring the waiting time (for example, 45 seconds). In the standby state performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a performance related to the standby state, which will be described later, is executed. Further, in the standby state production execution process, the sub CPU 51 executes special visibility control that makes it difficult to visually recognize the reels 16a to 16c. In the special visibility control, the sub CPU 51 controls the backlight BL so that the backlight BL is turned off.

However, if a replay is granted, the sub CPU 51 does not perform the standby state performance execution process even if the standby time has elapsed. Furthermore, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the menu button MB while measuring the standby time, it stops measuring the standby time. If a detection signal from the menu button MB is input after stopping the measurement of the standby time, the sub CPU 51 starts measuring the standby time. In this way, in the slot machine 10, the waiting time measurement is reset by operating the menu button MB. Furthermore, if the sub CPU 51 inputs the multiplication number setting command while measuring the waiting time, it stops measuring the waiting time.

The state in which the variable game is not being played includes a standby state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated in the standby state, a menu is displayed. That is, this embodiment is configured to be able to display a menu when in a standby state.

In the slot machine 10, the performance related to the standby state executed by performing the standby state performance execution process differs depending on which information is set among the plurality of types of information. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of information include OFF information corresponding to first information and ON information corresponding to second information. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the slot machine 10, the frequency with which a warning regarding getting addicted is executed in the standby state differs depending on which of the OFF information and ON information is set.

First, setting of OFF information and ON information will be explained.
After the power supply to the slot machine 10 is started and the slot machine 10 returns to a state in which a variable game can be played, when the setting value switch 60 is operated, the slot machine 10 enters a setting confirmation state. In the slot machine 10, in the setting confirmation state, by operating at least one of the upper button SBa and the lower button SBc, either the OFF information or the ON information can be set.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), in the setting confirmation state, the effect display device 15 includes a first selection information image SM1 that can specify OFF information, a second selection information image SM2 that can specify ON information, is displayed. Further, in the confirmation state, the effect display device 15 displays an information selection image JS pointing to the information being selected. The information selection image JS is an image imitating an arrow. The information selection image JS has one of two display modes: a display mode that points to the first selection information image SM1 as shown in FIG. 7(a), and a display mode that points to the second selection information image SM2 as shown in FIG. 7(b). Displayed in any display mode. If the lower button SBc is operated while the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection information image SM1 as shown in FIG. 7(a), as shown in FIG. 7(b), The information selection image JS is displayed in a display manner pointing to the second selection information image SM2. Similarly, if the upper button SBa is operated while the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection information image SM2 as shown in FIG. 7(b), As shown in , the information selection image JS is displayed in a display manner pointing to the first selection information image SM1. In the slot machine 10, information corresponding to the selected information image selected when the setting value switch 60 is operated in the setting confirmation state is set. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the setting value switch 60 is operated while the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection information image SM1, the OFF information is set. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the setting value switch 60 is operated while the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection information image SM2, ON information is set. The OFF information and ON information are set by being stored in the sub-RWM 53.

Next, control related to setting of OFF information and ON information will be explained.
If the setting value switch 60 is operated after returning to the state in which the variable game can be played, the main CPU 41 controls the setting confirmation state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a confirmation state start command) that can specify that the setting confirmation state has entered into the output buffer. When the operation of the setting value switch 60 is completed, the main CPU 41 ends the setting confirmation state and sends control information (hereinafter referred to as a confirmation state end command) that can specify that the setting confirmation state has ended to the output buffer. Store in. Note that, when in the setting confirmation state, the main CPU 41 may control the display section disposed on the main board 40 to display information that allows identification of the setting values that have been set.

When the confirmation state start command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the first selection information image SM1, the second selection information image SM2, and the information selection image JS are displayed. The sub CPU 51 refers to setting information that can specify whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, and if the OFF information can be specified from the information, the sub CPU 51 displays the information in a display format pointing to the first selection information image SM1. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the selected image JS is displayed. On the other hand, when the ON information can be specified from the setting information, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection information image SM2. The setting information is stored in the sub-RWM 53. Further, when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection information image SM1, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the lower button SBc, the sub CPU 51 displays a display pointing to the second selection information image SM2. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the information selection image JS is displayed in the following manner. Further, the sub CPU 51 updates the ON information to specifiable setting information. On the other hand, when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection information image SM2, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the detection signal from the upper button SBa, the sub CPU 51 displays a display pointing to the first selection information image SM1. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the information selection image JS is displayed in the following manner. Further, the sub CPU 51 updates the OFF information to specifiable setting information. Further, when the confirmation state end command is input, the sub CPU 51 ends the display of the first selection information image SM1, second selection information image SM2, and information selection image JS, and controls the performance state to be specified from the performance state information. do. Then, the sub CPU 51 starts measuring the waiting time.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that any one of a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information can be set by operating the set value switch 60 and the performance button EB. The sub CPU 51 can perform control to set any one of a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit can perform control to set any one of a plurality of types of information including the first information and the second information. The specific operation means in this embodiment includes a set value switch 60 and an effect button EB. In this way, the present embodiment is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the first information and the second information by operating the specific operation means. Further, the set value switch 60 and the start lever 20, which correspond to the operating means included in the special operating means, are at least partially different from the set value switch 60 and the production button EB, which correspond to the operating means included in the specific operating means. That is, in this embodiment, one or more operation means included in the special operation means is at least partially different from one or more operation means included in the specific operation means.

Here, the effect related to the standby state when the OFF information is set will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the OFF information is set, a predetermined standby effect is executed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state. That is, in this embodiment, when the first information is set, a predetermined standby effect is executed on the display means in the standby state. The predetermined standby performance includes an animation performance, a warning about getting hooked (in FIG. 8A, simply referred to as "warning"), and a logo performance. In this way, a part of the predetermined standby performance includes a warning about getting addicted to the game. In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined standby performance is performed, after the animation performance is performed for a time T1, a warning about getting addicted is performed for a time T2, and then a logo performance is performed for a time T3. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the slot machine 10 becomes addicted when time T2 has elapsed since the alert about getting addicted was executed. The warning regarding this will end. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, at a timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the warning regarding the addiction was executed. The warning regarding addiction ends.

The animation effect is executed by displaying a moving image (so-called moving image) on the effect display device 15. The animation performance may be, for example, a performance that introduces a character that is a motif of the slot machine 10, or a performance that explains a performance that is executed in the slot machine 10. Further, a warning regarding the addiction is executed by displaying a warning image NT1 (shown in FIG. 9) on the effect display device 15. The attention-calling image NT1 is an image that includes the text (text information) that says "Pachinko and pachislot are games to be enjoyed in moderation." and the text (text information) that says "Be careful not to get addicted to it." The logo effect is executed by displaying an image related to the logo effect on the effect display device 15. The logo effect may be, for example, an effect that displays the logo of the company that manufactured the gaming machine, or an effect that displays the company motto of the company that manufactured the gaming machine. Note that when the OFF information is set, a predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed when in a standby state. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, after the logo effect included in the predetermined standby effect is executed, the animation effect included in the predetermined standby effect is executed again.

If the OFF information is set, a menu notification effect that can specify that a menu can be displayed is executed when the device is in a standby state. The menu notification effect is executed by displaying a menu display image MG1 (shown in FIG. 9) on the effect display device 15, which indicates that the menu can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the menu display image MG1 is an image that includes the text (text information) "The menu can be displayed from the menu button." In the slot machine 10, by displaying the menu display image MG1, it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. If the OFF information is set, the menu notification effect is executed while the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, if the OFF information is set, the menu notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning regarding addiction is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. Further, if the OFF information is set, the menu notification effect is executed while the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

If the OFF information is set, a playable notification effect that can specify that the variable game can be executed is executed when the game is in a standby state. The playable notification effect is executed by displaying a playable display image YG1 (shown in FIG. 9) on the effect display device 15 indicating that the game is possible. In this embodiment, the game-enabled display image YG1 is an image that includes the text (text information) "Games are available." In the slot machine 10, the playable display image YG1 corresponding to the image indicating that the game is playable is displayed on the effect display device 15, thereby displaying that the variable game is playable. That is, in the present embodiment, by displaying an image indicating that the game is possible on the display means, it is displayed that the variable game can be played. If the OFF information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, when the OFF information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, it is displayed that the variable game is executable. In addition, when the OFF information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

When the OFF information is set, an OFF information notification effect is executed to notify that the OFF information is set when in the standby state. The OFF information notification effect is executed by displaying an OFF information display image FG (shown in FIG. 9) on the effect display device 15, which indicates that OFF information is set. In the present embodiment, the OFF information display image FG is an image that includes the text (text information) "Setting OFF information". In this embodiment, the OFF information notification effect corresponds to the effect of notifying that the first information is set. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first information is set, the display means can perform an effect to notify that the first information is set. If the OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect is executed while the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, if the OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning regarding addiction is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, an effect is executed to notify that the first information has been set. . Furthermore, if OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect is executed while the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

When the OFF information is set, when in the standby state, the decorative lamp 13 emits light in a light emission mode based on the standby performance pattern. When the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on the standby performance pattern, the decorative lamp 13 emits light during at least a part of the period.

Further, when in the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the backlight BL so as to turn off the backlight BL. Note that even in the standby state, the sub CPU 51 continues to cause the panel light 28a to emit light. Furthermore, even in the standby state, if the number of bets can be set, the main CPU 41 continues to cause the bet light 18a to emit light.

Here, the display contents of the effect display device 15 at timing tX1 (shown in FIG. 8(a)) when the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state will be explained. do. Incidentally, when the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the decorative lamp 13 emits light in a light emitting manner based on the standby performance pattern.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the OFF information is set and when the attention-calling image NT1 is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state and the attention-getting-related attention is being executed, the menu display image MG1 is displayed on the effect display device 15, the menu notification effect is executed, and it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification performance ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the number of bets is If set, the warning regarding addiction will end. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the menu is displayed. If this occurs, the warning regarding addiction will end. That is, in the present embodiment, if the first information is set and the menu is displayed while a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state, the warning regarding the addiction ends.

When the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the playable display image YG1 is displayed on the effect display device 15, the playable notification effect is executed, and the variable game is displayed as executable. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification performance ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the number of bets is If is set, the warning regarding addiction will end. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case where the first information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and it is displayed that the fluctuating game can be executed, When the number is set, the warning regarding addiction ends. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the menu is If it is displayed, the warning regarding addiction ends.

When the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in a standby state, the OFF information display image FG is displayed on the performance display device 15 and the OFF information notification performance is executed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the OFF information notification performance ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, the number of bets is set when the OFF information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and the OFF information notification effect is executed. In this case, the warning regarding addiction ends. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the alert regarding the addictive game ends, and the OFF information notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the menu is displayed when the OFF information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when the OFF information notification effect is executed. , the warning regarding addiction has ended.

Next, the effect related to the standby state when ON information is set will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the ON information is set, the predetermined standby effect is not executed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state. That is, in this embodiment, when the second information is set, the predetermined standby effect is not executed on the display means in the standby state. On the other hand, when the ON information is set, a still image effect is executed on the effect display device 15 in a standby state. The still image effect is executed by displaying a still image on the effect display device 15 instead of a moving image. In the still image performance, for example, a still image introducing a character serving as a motif of the slot machine 10 or a still image explaining a performance executed in the slot machine 10 may be displayed.

If the ON information is set, a warning regarding addiction (in FIG. 8(b), simply referred to as "warning") is executed in the standby state. The attention-getting mentioned here is executed by displaying the attention-calling image NT2 (shown in FIG. 10) on the effect display device 15. The attention-calling image NT2 is an image that includes the text (text information) that says "Pachinko and pachislot are games to be enjoyed in moderation" and the text (text information) that says "Be careful not to get addicted to it." In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the second information is set, while a predetermined standby effect is not being executed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state, a warning about getting addicted is displayed on the effect display device 15. executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set, a predetermined standby effect is not executed on the display means in the standby state, while a warning about getting addicted is executed on the display means. Note that the attention-seeking image NT2 may be the same image as the attention-seeking image NT1, or may be a different image. The size of the attention-seeking image NT2 may be the same as or different from the size of the attention-seeking image NT1.

In the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, the slot machine 10 issues a warning regarding addiction based on the time that has passed since the warning regarding addiction was executed. does not finish. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the hook is determined based on the time that has passed since the alert about getting addicted is executed. The warning regarding this issue does not end. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the time T2 will be reached after the time T2 has passed since the warning about getting addicted is executed. Even after the incident, warnings regarding drowning will continue to be issued. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the alert about getting addicted is executed. Even after this happens, warnings regarding addicts will continue to be issued.

If the ON information is set, a menu notification effect that can specify that a menu can be displayed is executed when the device is in a standby state. The menu notification effect is executed by displaying a menu display image MG2 (shown in FIG. 10) on the effect display device 15, which indicates that the menu can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the menu display image MG2 is an image that includes the text (text information) "The menu can be displayed from the menu button." In the slot machine 10, by displaying the menu display image MG2, it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. Note that menu display image MG2 may be the same image as menu display image MG1, or may be a different image. The size of menu display image MG2 may be the same as or different from the size of menu display image MG1. If the ON information is set, the menu notification effect is executed when the player is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning about getting absorbed is being executed in the standby state, it is displayed that the menu can be displayed.

If the ON information is set, a playable notification effect that can specify that the variable game is executable is executed when in the standby state. The playable notification effect is executed by displaying a playable display image YG2 (shown in FIG. 10) on the effect display device 15 indicating that the game is possible. In the present embodiment, the playable display image YG2 is an image that includes the text (text information) "Playable". In the slot machine 10, the playable display image YG2 corresponding to the image indicating that the game is playable is displayed on the effect display device 15, thereby displaying that the variable game is playable. That is, in the present embodiment, by displaying an image indicating that the game is possible on the display means, it is displayed that the variable game can be played. Note that the playable display image YG2 may be the same image as the playable display image YG1, or may be a different image. The size of the playable display image YG2 may be the same as or different from the size of the playable display image YG1. If the ON information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, it is displayed that the variable game is executable.

When ON information is set, an ON information notification effect is executed to notify that ON information is set when in a standby state. The ON information notification effect is executed by displaying an ON information display image NG (shown in FIG. 10) on the effect display device 15, which indicates that ON information is set. In this embodiment, the ON information display image NG is an image including the text (text information) "ON information setting in progress". In this embodiment, the ON information notification effect corresponds to an effect that notifies that the second information is set. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set, the display means can perform an effect to notify that the second information is set. If the ON information is set, the ON information notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, an effect notifying that the second information has been set is executed. .

If ON information is set, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light and is turned off when in the standby state. When the decorative lamp 13 is turned off, the display contents of the effect display device 15 become more noticeable. As a result, the degree of attention to the warning regarding immersion on the effect display device 15 can be increased compared to when the decorative lamp 13 is emitting light. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and the warning regarding addicting is being executed in the standby state, the light emitting means does not emit light.

Further, when in the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the backlight BL so as to turn off the backlight BL. Note that even in the standby state, the sub CPU 51 continues to cause the panel light 28a to emit light. Furthermore, even in the standby state, if the number of bets can be set, the main CPU 41 continues to cause the bet light 18a to emit light.

Here, the display contents of the effect display device 15 at timing tX1 (shown in FIG. 8(b)) when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state will be explained. do. Incidentally, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the ON information is set and when the attention-calling image NT2 is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state and the attention-getting-related attention is being executed, the menu display image MG2 is displayed on the effect display device 15, the menu notification effect is executed, and it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification performance ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the number of bets is If set, the warning regarding addiction will end. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when ON information is set, a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and a message indicating that the menu can be displayed is displayed, the menu is displayed. If this occurs, the warning regarding addiction will end. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case where the second information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and it is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the menu is not displayed. If it is displayed, the warning regarding addiction ends.

When the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the playable display image YG2 is displayed on the effect display device 15, the playable notification effect is executed, and the variable game is displayed as executable. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification performance ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the number of bets is If is set, the warning regarding addiction will end. That is, in the present embodiment, in the case where the second information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and it is displayed that the fluctuating game can be executed, When the number is set, the warning regarding addiction ends. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the menu is If it is displayed, the warning regarding addiction ends.

When the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the ON information display image NG is displayed on the effect display device 15 and the ON information notification effect is executed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the ON information notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, the number of bets is set when the ON information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and the ON information notification effect is executed. In this case, the warning regarding addiction ends. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the alert regarding the addiction ends, and the ON information notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when ON information is set, a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and an ON information notification effect is executed, and the menu is displayed. , the warning regarding addiction has ended.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, a warning about getting addicted is executed for a period of time T2 every time a predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed during the standby state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the ON information is set, the alert regarding addiction continues to be executed when the slot machine 10 is in the standby state. Therefore, when the ON information is set, the time at which a warning about getting addicted is executed within a unit time in the standby state is the same as when the OFF information is set, when the warning about getting addicted is executed within a unit time in the standby state. is longer than the time it takes to run. As a result, when the ON information is set, a warning about getting absorbed in the game is executed more frequently in the standby state than when the OFF information is set. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set, a warning about getting absorbed in the game is executed more frequently in the standby state than when the first information is set. In other words, the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are executed in the standby state when the first information is set is different from the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are executed in the standby state when the second information is set. . In this way, the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state differs depending on whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state is different depending on whether the first information is set or the second information is set. In the slot machine 10, since the time period during which a warning regarding addiction is executed within a unit time in the standby state is long, the warning regarding addiction is executed frequently in the standby state. In other words, in the present embodiment, since the time period during which the warning regarding addiction is executed within a unit time in the standby state is long, the frequency at which the warning regarding the addiction is executed in the standby state is high.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on the standby production pattern when a caution regarding getting addicted is being executed in the standby state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light when a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state. Therefore, when the OFF information is set and the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time is different from the time when the decorative lamp 13 is in the standby state when the ON information is set. This is longer than the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is being executed. That is, when the first information is set, the time during which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state is the same as when the second information is set, and when the light emitting means is in the standby state. The time period for which the light emitting means emits light per unit time is longer than when the warning regarding the addiction is being executed. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 is different depending on whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set. , differs. That is, in the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means when the alert regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state is different when the first information is set and when the second information is set. It's different.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, regardless of which of the OFF information and ON information is set, if the number of bets is set while a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the addict The warning regarding this will end. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first information and the second information is set, if the multiplier is set while a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, The warning regarding the addiction has ended. In the slot machine 10, regardless of which of the OFF information and ON information is set, if a menu is displayed while a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state, the warning regarding the addiction will be issued. ends. That is, in this embodiment, regardless of which of the first information and the second information is set, if a menu is displayed while a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state, the relevant The warning regarding addiction ends.

Since the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light when the ON information is set, it is assumed that the player may be confused as to whether the variable game can be executed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the playable display image YG2 displayed when the ON information is set has a higher effect than the playable display image YG1 displayed when the OFF information is set. It is displayed in a large size on the display device 15. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from not being played due to a determination that the variable game is not executable.

Next, control related to execution of effects related to the standby state will be explained.
When the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a predetermined standby effect is executed. In the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the predetermined standby effect is executed again after a series of predetermined standby effects are completed, and controls the effect display device 15 so that the predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed. do. When executing a predetermined standby effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the animation effect is executed for a period of time T1, and then displays a caution image NT1 to alert the user to the infatuation. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the logo effect is executed.

Furthermore, when the standby state starts and the OFF information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a menu notification effect is executed by displaying the menu display image MG1. Control. When the standby state starts, if the OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a playable notification effect is executed by displaying the playable display image YG1. Control. When the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that an OFF information notification effect is executed by displaying the OFF information display image FG. Control.

When the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a still image effect is executed. When the standby state has started, if the ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the alert regarding the addiction is executed by displaying the alert image NT2. do. Furthermore, when the standby state starts and the ON information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a menu notification effect is executed by displaying the menu display image MG2. Control. When the standby state has started, if the ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the play-ready notification effect is executed by displaying the play-ready display image YG2. Control. When the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that an ON information notification effect is executed by displaying an ON information display image NG. Control.

Further, when in the standby state, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the menu button MB, it controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the effect related to the standby state that is currently being executed. At this time, as described above, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the menu is displayed. Further, when in the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the effect related to the currently executed standby state when a multiplication number setting command is input.

Next, based on FIG. 11, the special stagnation process (step S123) in the game progress main process will be explained.
In the special stagnation process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first advantageous state has ended (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the main CPU 41 determines whether the value of the gaming state flag has been changed from a value that allows the first advantageous state to be specified in the gaming state transition processing in the end processing (step S122). When the first advantageous state has ended (step S201: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state exceeds 0 (step S202). In the process of step S202, the main CPU 41 determines whether the value that can be specified from the second period acquisition information is a value that exceeds zero. Then, if the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0 (step S202: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the special stagnation process.

If the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state exceeds 0 (step S202: YES), the main CPU 41 performs a lottery process according to the set value (step S203). In the process of step S203, the main CPU 41 performs a special stagnation lottery with a winning probability according to the set value that can be specified from the set value information. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the special stagnation lottery when the setting value is "1" to "3" is higher than the winning probability of the special stagnation lottery when the setting value is "4" to "6". . After completing the process in step S203, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the special stagnation lottery held in step S203 has been won (step S204). When the special stagnation lottery is not won (step S204: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the special stagnation process. On the other hand, if the special stagnation lottery is won (step S204: YES), the main CPU 41 performs the first stagnation process (step S205).

In the first stagnation process, the main CPU 41 measures the first stagnation time. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first stagnation start command) that can specify the start of the first stagnation process in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 41 waits until the first stagnation time has elapsed. Then, when the first stagnation time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first stagnation end command) that can specify that the first stagnation process has ended in the output buffer, and starts the first stagnation process. and end the special stagnation process.

Furthermore, if the first advantageous state has not ended (step S201: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether the second advantageous state has ended (step S206). In the processing of step S206, the main CPU 41 changes the value of the gaming state flag from a value that allows identification of the second advantageous state to a value that allows identification of the first normal state in the gaming state transition processing of the end processing (step S122). Determine whether it was done. If the second advantageous state has not ended (step S206: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the special stagnation process. On the other hand, when the second advantageous state has ended (step S206: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of game media awarded during the advantageous state exceeds 0 (step S207). In the process of step S207, the main CPU 41 determines whether the value that can be specified from the first period acquisition information is a value exceeding zero. Then, if the number of game media awarded during the advantageous state does not exceed 0 (step S207: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the special stagnation process.

If the number of game media awarded during the advantageous state exceeds 0 (step S207: YES), the main CPU 41 performs a lottery process according to the set value (step S208). In the process of step S208, the main CPU 41 performs a special stagnation lottery with a winning probability according to the set value that can be specified from the set value information. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the special stagnation lottery when the setting value is "1" to "3" is higher than the winning probability of the special stagnation lottery when the setting value is "4" to "6". . Note that the probability of winning the special stagnation lottery performed in the process of step S208 may be the same as the probability of winning the special stagnation lottery performed in the process of step S203, or may be different. After completing the process in step S208, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the special stagnation lottery held in step S208 has been won (step S209). If the player does not win the special stagnation lottery (step S209: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the special stagnation process. On the other hand, if the special stagnation lottery is won (step S209: YES), the main CPU 41 performs the second stagnation process (step S210).

In the second stagnation process, the main CPU 41 measures the second stagnation time. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second stagnation start command) that can specify the start of the second stagnation process in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 waits until the second stagnation time elapses. Then, when the second stagnation time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second stagnation end command) that can specify that the second stagnation process has ended in the output buffer, and starts the second stagnation process. and end the special stagnation process. In this embodiment, an affirmative determination in the process of step S202, that is, the fact that the number of game media awarded in the first advantageous state exceeds 0 corresponds to the predetermined condition being satisfied. . Similarly, in the present embodiment, an affirmative determination in the process of step S207, that is, the fact that the number of game media awarded when the situation is advantageous exceeds 0 corresponds to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. do. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined condition is not satisfied if the number of game media acquired in the specific state after being controlled to the specific state does not exceed the predetermined number; A predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of acquired game media exceeds a predetermined number.

Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the prize lottery does not change depending on which of the OFF information and ON information is set. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the number of game media awarded in the first advantageous state exceeds 0 does not change depending on whether the OFF information or ON information is set. That is, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the number of game media awarded when the slot machine 10 is in the first advantageous state exceeds 0 is when OFF information is set, when ON information is set, It is the same. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the number of game media awarded when the slot machine is in an advantageous state exceeds 0 does not change depending on whether the OFF information or ON information is set. That is, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the number of game media awarded when the slot machine 10 is in an advantageous state exceeds 0 is the same whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set. It is. In this way, the probability that the predetermined condition is satisfied is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined execution condition is satisfied by outputting the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command, while the predetermined execution condition is satisfied by not outputting the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command. The execution conditions are not met. Note that either the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output by winning the special stagnation lottery. Therefore, it can be said that the predetermined execution condition is satisfied by winning the special stagnation lottery, while the predetermined execution condition is not satisfied by not winning the special stagnation lottery. In other words, winning the special stagnation lottery corresponds to outputting the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command. The probability of winning the special stagnation lottery corresponds to the probability that the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined execution condition may be satisfied in the special stagnation process that is performed in conjunction with the execution of the variable game, so it is not satisfied when the game is in the standby state.

Next, the process performed by the sub CPU 51 based on the control information output in the special stagnation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, when the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device 15 to display the attention-calling image NT3, and executes the attention-calling regarding immersion. The attention-calling image NT3 is an image that includes the text (text information) "Pachinko and pachislot are games to be enjoyed in moderation." and the text (text information) "Be careful not to get addicted to it." In addition, the image displayed on the effect display device 15 may be changed when executing the alert regarding the addiction depending on which of the first stagnation start command and the second stagnation start command is input. In other words, the mode of calling attention to the addiction when the warning regarding the addiction is executed in response to being controlled to the first advantageous state, and the manner in which the warning regarding the addiction is executed due to being controlled to the advantageous state. The mode of calling attention to the problem may be different from that of the user. Note that the attention-seeking image NT3 may be the same image as the attention-seeking image NT1, or may be a different image. The size of the attention-seeking image NT3 may be the same as or different from the size of the attention-seeking image NT1. The attention-seeking image NT3 may be the same image as the attention-seeking image NT2, or may be a different image. The size of the attention-seeking image NT3 may be the same as or different from the size of the attention-seeking image NT2.

When displaying the attention-calling image NT3 on the performance display device 15 to call attention to the addiction, the sub-CPU 51 causes the decorative lamp 13 to emit light based on a predetermined light-emission pattern. In the slot machine 10, the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on a common light emission pattern regardless of which one of the first stagnation start command and the second stagnation start command is output. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on a common light emission pattern regardless of which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the number of game media awarded when the slot machine 10 is in the first advantageous state exceeds 0, a warning about getting addicted is executed as the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in the first advantageous state. The light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 13 when the lamp is on is the same regardless of which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the number of game media awarded when the slot machine is in an advantageous state exceeds 0, a warning about getting addicted is executed as a result of being controlled to be in an advantageous state. The light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 13 is the same regardless of which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means when a warning regarding addiction is executed due to control in a specific state is different from when specific information is set and when non-specific information is set. It is the same as if Further, in the slot machine 10, the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on a common light emission pattern regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is controlled to the first advantageous state and a caution regarding getting addicted is executed, the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 is determined by which of the OFF information and the ON information is set. The same is true in any case. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in an advantageous state and a caution regarding getting addicted is executed, the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 is determined depending on which of the OFF information and ON information is set. However, it is the same. That is, in the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means when a warning regarding addiction is being executed due to control to a specific state is different from when the first information is set and when the second information is set. It is the same as if it is set.

Further, when the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 determines the content of the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set setting value. The setting suggestion performance includes multiple types of performance contents. For example, the production content of the setting suggestion production includes production content that can be executed regardless of which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set, and a production content that can be executed even when the setting value "1" to "6" is set. 6), there are performance contents that can be executed only when specific setting values are set. The production contents of the setting suggestion production of this embodiment include a first production content, a second production content, a third production content, and a fourth production content. The first performance content and the second performance content are performance content that can be executed regardless of which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set. Compared to the first performance content, the second performance content has a higher probability of being executed when setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set, and setting values with a high degree of advantage are set. The content of the performance has high expectations. The third performance content is a performance content that can be executed only when any one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set. The fourth performance content is a performance content that can be executed only when the set value "6" is set. Therefore, when any of the setting values "1" to "3" is set, the sub CPU 51 makes setting suggestions from among the first performance content and the second performance content based on the selection probability according to the setting value. Decide the content of the performance. When the set value "4" or "5" is set, the sub CPU 51 determines the performance content of the setting suggestion performance from among the first performance content to third performance content based on the selection probability according to the set value. do. When the set value "6" is set, the sub CPU 51 determines the performance content of the setting suggestion performance from among the first performance content to fourth performance content under the selection probability according to the set value. In this way, the slot machine 10 suggests that the most advantageous setting values "4" to "6" among the setting values "1" to "6" are set by executing the setting suggestion effect. Or be notified. That is, in this embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests or informs that non-specific information is set.

Then, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device 15 to display a setting suggestion image SG corresponding to the determined effect content, and causes the setting suggestion effect to be executed. Further, if the multiplication number setting command is input after inputting the first stagnation end command or the second stagnation end command, the sub CPU 51 ends the alert regarding the addiction. Similarly, if the multiplication number setting command is input after the first stagnation end command or the second stagnation end command is input, the sub CPU 51 ends the setting suggestion effect.

In this manner, in the slot machine 10, when the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output, a warning regarding addiction is executed. The first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output when the special stagnation lottery in the special stagnation process is won when an affirmative determination is made in the process of step S202 or the process of step S207. If an affirmative determination is made in the process of step S202 or the process of step S207 and the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output, at least within the period until the first stagnation time elapses, or A warning regarding addiction is issued within the period until the lapse of 2 stagnation times. In other words, in the effect display device 15, in response to the output of the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command, within a predetermined period from when the advantageous state is controlled to the first normal state, the effect display device 15 issues a warning about getting addicted. is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the display means, triggered by the establishment of a predetermined execution condition, executes a warning regarding addiction within a period from when the specific state is controlled until when the non-specific state is controlled. In other words, in the present embodiment, the display means executes a warning regarding addiction when a predetermined execution condition is met. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, even if an affirmative determination is made in the process of step S202 or the process of step S207, if the special stagnation lottery is not won, the warning regarding addiction is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the predetermined conditions are met, if the predetermined execution conditions are not met, the display means does not issue a warning regarding the addiction due to the control to the specific state.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, if the number of game media awarded exceeds 0 when the slot machine is in the first advantageous state, a warning about getting addicted is executed as the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in the advantageous state. Ru. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0, the slot machine 10 does not call attention to the addictive state as it is controlled to be in the advantageous state. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, if the number of game media given out exceeds 0 when the slot machine is in an advantageous state, a warning about getting addicted is executed as the slot machine is controlled to be in an advantageous state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the number of game media awarded when the slot machine is in an advantageous state does not exceed 0, a warning regarding the addiction is not executed as the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in an advantageous state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a warning regarding the addiction may be executed on the display means in conjunction with the control to the specific state, while when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the control to the specific state is executed. Due to this, the display means does not issue a warning regarding the user's addiction.

Furthermore, the probability of winning the special stagnation lottery is higher when the set values "4" to "6" are set than when the set values "1" to "3" are set. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the set values "4" to "6" are set, the first stagnation start is more difficult than when the set values "1" to "3" are set. There is a high probability that a command or a second stagnation start command will be output, and a warning regarding addiction will be executed frequently. Thus, in this embodiment, the frequency at which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied when specific information is set is different from the frequency at which the predetermined execution condition is met when non-specific information is set. Specifically, in this embodiment, the frequency at which the predetermined execution condition is met when specific information is set is higher than the frequency at which the predetermined execution condition is met when non-specific information is set. In other words, in this embodiment, the frequency at which a warning regarding addiction is executed due to being controlled to a specific state when specific information is set is the same as the frequency at which a warning about getting addicted is executed when being controlled to a specific state when non-specific information is set. This differs from the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are issued as a result of being controlled. In the present embodiment, the frequency at which a warning regarding addiction is executed due to being controlled to a specific state when specific information is set is the same as the frequency at which a warning about getting addicted is executed when being controlled to a specific state when non-specific information is set. This is higher than the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are carried out as a result of being controlled.

Furthermore, when the main CPU 41 executes the special stagnation process, a first stagnation start command or a second stagnation start command is output, and as a result, a warning regarding addiction can be executed. In the slot machine 10, a variable game is executed, and after the variable game ends, a special stagnation process is executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the alert regarding the addictiveness that is executed when the advantageous state is controlled corresponds to the alert regarding the addictiveness that is executed when the variable game is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the frequency at which a caution regarding immersion is executed when a variable game is executed when specific information is set is the same as when a variable game is executed when non-specific information is set. This differs from the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are issued as a result of being carried out.

Further, while the probability of winning the special stagnation lottery may change depending on the set value, it does not change depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, when the number of game media awarded when the slot machine is in the first advantageous state exceeds 0, a warning about getting addicted is executed when the slot machine 10 is controlled to be in the first advantageous state. The frequency is the same whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the number of game media awarded when the slot machine is in an advantageous state exceeds 0, the frequency at which a caution regarding getting addicted is executed as a result of being controlled to be in an advantageous state is as follows. The case where OFF information is set and the case where ON information is set are the same. That is, in the present embodiment, the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed in response to control in a specific state when a predetermined condition is satisfied is different from when the first information is set and when the second information is set. It is the same as if it is set. In the present embodiment, the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed in response to being controlled to a specific state differs depending on whether the first information is set or the second information is set. It is the same. In other words, in the present embodiment, the frequency with which a warning about getting addicted is executed as a fluctuating game is executed differs depending on whether the first information is set or the second information is set. It is the same.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the setting suggestion effect is executed at least within a period until the first stagnation time elapses or within a period until the second stagnation time elapses. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests or informs that non-specific information is set within a period in which a warning regarding infatuation is executed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. .

As described above, in the slot machine 10, the effect display device 15 serving as the display means is capable of calling attention to the player's addiction. Further, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 as effect execution means, thereby realizing the function as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Further, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 as a light emitting means, thereby realizing a function as a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 as a sound output means, thereby realizing a function as a sound output control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 as a display means, thereby realizing a function as a display control means for controlling the display means.

Here, based on FIGS. 13(a) to 13(c), a description will be given of whether or not to call attention to the addictive state after the first advantageous state is controlled and the first advantageous state ends. Note that being controlled to be in the first advantageous state corresponds to being controlled to be in the pseudo bonus performance state.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), when the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0 (indicated as "obtained number = 0" in FIG. 13(a)), After the end of the first advantageous state, a warning regarding addiction is not executed. In other words, even if the first advantageous state ends, if the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0, it will be considered that the first advantageous state has been controlled. As a result, warnings regarding addiction are not carried out. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13(b), when the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state exceeds 0 (in FIG. 13(b) and FIG. 13(c), the number of acquired gaming media is > 0'') and the special stagnation lottery is not won, the first stagnation start command is not output, and the alert regarding addiction is not executed after the first advantageous state ends. In other words, even if the first advantageous state ends and the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state exceeds 0, if you do not win the special stagnation lottery. , the first stagnation start command is not output, and as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state, a warning regarding the addicted vehicle is not executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13(c), if the number of game media awarded in the first advantageous state exceeds 0 and the special stagnation lottery is won, the first stagnation start command is output, and a warning regarding addiction is executed after the first advantageous state ends. In other words, if the first advantageous state ends, the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state exceeds 0, and if you win the special stagnation lottery, the first advantageous state ends. 1 stagnation start command is output, and as the vehicle is controlled to the first advantageous state, a warning regarding the addicted vehicle is issued.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained below.
(1-1) When ON information is set, a warning about getting hooked in the standby state is executed more frequently than when OFF information is set. By operating the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least OFF information and ON information can be set. That is, by operating the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB to set either OFF information or ON information, the frequency at which the alert regarding the addiction is executed in the standby state can be adjusted. Thereby, for example, it is possible to adjust the frequency at which warnings about getting hooked are executed in the waiting state depending on the customer group, and it is possible to effectively call attention to getting hooked.

(1-2) Whether a predetermined standby effect is executed in the standby state depends on which of the OFF information and ON information is set, but whether the OFF information or ON information is set Also, in the standby state, a warning about getting hooked is executed. As a result, regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, the OFF information and the ON information can be effectively alerted regarding addiction in the standby state. It becomes possible to specify which of the OFF information and ON information is set or which of the OFF information and ON information is not set.

(1-3) When the ON information is set, it is configured to be able to execute an ON information notification effect that notifies that the ON information is set. Therefore, it is possible to specify whether ON information is set depending on whether the ON information notification effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether or not there is a situation in which warnings regarding addiction are executed more frequently in the standby state than when the OFF information is set. It becomes possible to consider whether or not to change the information to be set, and as a result, it is possible to effectively issue a warning regarding addiction.

(1-4) Since the ON information notification effect is executed when the alert regarding the addiction is being executed, it becomes easier to understand the relationship between the ON information notification effect and the alert regarding the involvement. As a result, it is possible to more effectively issue a warning regarding addiction.

(1-5) By configuring to be able to execute an OFF information notification effect that notifies that OFF information is set when OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect can be executed depending on whether the OFF information notification effect is executed. It becomes possible to specify whether information has been set. As a result, it is possible to grasp whether or not the frequency of alerting about getting addicted in the standby state is lower than when the ON information is set, so you can operate the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB. It becomes possible to consider whether or not to change the information to be set, and as a result, it is possible to effectively issue a warning regarding addiction.

(1-6) Since the OFF information notification performance is executed when the warning regarding the addiction is being executed, it becomes easier to understand the relationship between the OFF information notification performance and the warning regarding the addiction. As a result, it is possible to more effectively issue a warning regarding addiction.

(1-7) The frequency with which warnings regarding immersion are executed when a fluctuating game is executed is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . In this way, depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, the frequency with which warnings about getting addicted are executed when a variable game is executed does not change, but the warnings regarding getting addicted are executed in the standby state. The frequency with which it is performed changes. As a result, for example, when the OFF information is set for the purpose of changing the frequency at which warnings regarding getting addicted are executed in the standby state, the warning regarding getting addicted is executed when a variable game is executed. Changes in frequency can be suppressed.

(1-8) The frequency at which warnings regarding infatuation are executed due to being controlled to the first advantageous state is the same when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. It is. In this way, depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, the frequency at which warnings about getting addicted are executed after being controlled to the first advantageous state does not change; The frequency with which it is executed changes. As a result, for example, when OFF information is set for the purpose of changing the frequency at which warnings regarding getting addicted are executed in the standby state, the warning regarding getting addicted is executed when the control is controlled to the first advantageous state. It is possible to suppress changes in the frequency of changes.

(1-9) The frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are issued due to being controlled to an advantageous state is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . In this way, depending on whether the OFF information or ON information is set, the frequency at which warnings regarding getting addicted are executed when the control is controlled in an advantageous state does not change, but the frequency at which warnings regarding getting addicted are executed in the standby state is not changed. The frequency with which it is performed changes. As a result, for example, when OFF information is set for the purpose of changing the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are executed in the standby state, the warning regarding addiction is executed when the control is controlled to be in an advantageous state. Changes in frequency can be suppressed.

(1-10) The probability that the number of game media awarded in the first advantageous state exceeds 0 is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. It is. Then, when the number of game media given when the first advantageous state is in the first advantageous state exceeds 0, the frequency at which a caution regarding getting addicted is executed as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state is determined by the OFF information. This is the same whether the information is set or the ON information is set. In this way, depending on which of the OFF information and ON information is set, if the number of game media awarded when the first advantageous condition is greater than 0, it will be controlled to the first advantageous condition. Accordingly, although the frequency at which warnings about getting addicted are executed does not change, the frequency at which warnings about getting absorbed are executed in the standby state changes. As a result, for example, when OFF information is set for the purpose of changing the frequency at which warnings regarding getting addicted are executed in the standby state, the number of game media awarded when the player is in the first advantageous state becomes 0. It is possible to suppress a change in the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are executed due to being controlled to the first advantageous state when the number exceeds .

(1-11) If the number of coins won does not exceed 0 even if the player is controlled to the first advantageous state, there is a possibility that the player feels that he did not receive the benefit of being controlled to the first advantageous state. There is a risk that if a warning about getting absorbed in the game is carried out in such a situation, it may reduce interest. Therefore, if the number of game media given during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0, a warning about getting addicted to the game is not issued, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest.

(1-12) The probability that the number of game media awarded when the situation is advantageous exceeds 0 is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . Then, if the number of game media awarded when the player is in an advantageous state exceeds 0, the frequency at which a warning about getting addicted is executed due to the control to be in an advantageous state is determined by the OFF information set. It is the same whether the ON information is set or the ON information is set. In this way, depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, if the number of game media awarded when the player is in an advantageous state exceeds 0, it will be determined whether the user becomes addicted to the game due to being controlled to be in an advantageous state or not. Although the frequency at which attention is issued does not change, the frequency at which attention is issued regarding addiction in the standby state changes. As a result, for example, when OFF information is set for the purpose of changing the frequency at which warnings about getting addicted are executed in a standby state, the number of game media awarded when the player is in an advantageous state exceeds 0. In this case, it is possible to suppress the change in the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are executed due to being controlled to an advantageous state.

(1-13) If the number of coins won does not exceed 0 even if the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state, there is a possibility that the player feels that he did not receive the benefit of being controlled to be in an advantageous state. If you issue a warning about getting hooked in such situations, there is a risk that interest will be diminished. Therefore, if the number of game media awarded when the player is in an advantageous state does not exceed 0, a warning about getting addicted to the game is not issued, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest.

(1-14) When the OFF information is set, the time that the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning about addiction is being executed in the standby state is the same as when the ON information is set. This is longer than the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state. When the ON information is set, the decorative lamp 13 emits light for a short time per unit time, so the warning about addiction becomes more noticeable. "When you are addicted," the warning about getting addicted becomes more noticeable, and the warning about getting addicted can be executed more effectively.

(1-15) When the OFF information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, the timing when time T2 (predetermined time) has elapsed since the warning regarding addiction was executed. The warning regarding addiction has ended. On the other hand, if the ON information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, the notification regarding the addiction will also be displayed after the time T2 has elapsed since the warning regarding addiction was issued. Alerts will continue to be issued. That is, when the ON information is set, the warning regarding addiction is executed after the time T2 has elapsed since the warning regarding addiction was executed. Therefore, depending on whether the OFF information or ON information is set by operating the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB, it is possible to determine whether the alert regarding the addiction is executed beyond the time T2 in the standby state. Can be adjusted. Thereby, for example, it is possible to adjust, depending on the customer group, whether or not the warning about getting addicted to the game is executed for more than a predetermined time in the standby state, and it is possible to effectively call the attention about getting addicted.

(1-16) When the ON information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, a warning regarding addiction is issued based on the time that has passed since the warning regarding addiction was executed. does not finish. In other words, if the ON information is set, no matter how much time passes after the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the warning about getting addicted does not end due to the elapse of that time, so the warning about getting addicted does not end. Warnings regarding this will continue to be issued. For this reason, depending on whether the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB are operated and the OFF information or ON information is set, it is possible to determine whether, for example, a warning about getting hooked in the standby state should continue to be executed regardless of the elapsed time. It can be adjusted accordingly, and it is possible to effectively call attention to people who are addicted to it.

(1-17) When ON information is set and a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state, a message indicating that the menu can be displayed is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to display the menu even when the user is being warned about getting hooked in the standby state. As a result, for example, even if a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, it is possible to display the menu and adjust the volume to start the game early. It is possible to suppress delays in starting the game.

(1-18) If the warning about getting addicted continues to be executed after the menu is displayed, it is possible that the menu becomes difficult to see. There is a possibility that it will. Therefore, when the menu is displayed, by ending the alert regarding the user's immersion, it is possible to prevent the menu from becoming difficult to see and from causing the user to feel bothered.

(1-19) In a case where ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in a standby state, a message indicating that a variable game can be executed is displayed. Therefore, even when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, for example, it is possible to prevent the fluctuating game from starting after waiting for the end of the warning about getting addicted, and the game can be started early. Therefore, it is possible to prevent delays in the start of the game due to the execution of a warning about getting addicted.

(1-20) If the warning about getting addicted continues to be executed even after the multiplier is set, there is a possibility that the execution of the alert regarding getting addicted becomes a hindrance to the fluctuating game. There is also the possibility that they may feel bothered by being constantly treated. Therefore, when the multiplier is set, the warning about getting addicted ends, so that the warning about getting addicted can be prevented from interfering with the fluctuating game and making the player feel troublesome.

(1-21) The manner in which the decorative lamp 13 emits light when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state differs depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set. Therefore, even after setting either the OFF information or the ON information, it is possible to easily check which of the OFF information and the ON information has been set by checking the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 13. It becomes possible.

(1-22) The lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 when a warning about getting addicted is being executed as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state is different when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. It is the same as if Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the difference in the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 13 while the frequency at which warnings about getting addicted are executed after being controlled to the first advantageous state does not change. .

(1-23) The lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 when a warning about getting addicted is being executed due to being controlled to an advantageous state is different when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. It is the same if there is. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to a difference in the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 13 while the frequency at which warnings about getting addicted are executed does not change as a result of being controlled to be in an advantageous state.

(1-24) When the special stagnation lottery is won and the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output, a warning regarding addiction is executed. Also, the frequency of winning the special stagnation lottery when any of the setting values ``1'' to ``3'' is set is the same as when any of the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set. The frequency of winning the special stagnation lottery differs. In other words, when any of the setting values "1" to "3" is set, the frequency at which the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output is the same as the frequency at which the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output when any one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set. It differs from the frequency at which the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output when any one of them is set. By operating the set value switch 60 and the start lever 20, any one of the set values "1" to "6" can be set. In other words, depending on which of the set values "1" to "6" is set by operating the set value switch 60 and the start lever 20, you can win the special stagnation lottery and command the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command. You can adjust the frequency at which the is output, that is, the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are executed. As a result, for example, the frequency at which warnings regarding addiction are executed can be adjusted depending on the customer group, and warnings regarding addiction can be effectively executed.

(1-25) Generally, between the main board 40 and the sub-board 50, the main board 40 is superior in terms of security. By performing "control to set any one of the setting values "1" to "6" on the main board 40 as described above, the security related to the execution of warnings regarding addiction is improved, For example, it is possible to prevent the frequency at which the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output from being intentionally changed.

(1-26) The frequency with which a warning regarding immersion is executed in the standby state differs depending on which of OFF information and ON information is set by operating the setting value switch 60 and the effect button EB. In this way, the frequency with which a caution regarding immersion is executed in the standby state is varied depending on whether the OFF information or ON information is set by operating the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB. In addition, the frequency at which the first stagnation start command or the second stagnation start command is output to issue a warning regarding addiction can be set to a set value "1" to "6" by operating the set value switch 60 and the start lever 20. It varies depending on which one of these is set. This makes it possible to effectively issue warnings regarding addiction at a frequency appropriate to each situation.

(1-27) If any of the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' is set within the predetermined period in which the alert regarding addiction is executed, which of the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' is set. By configuring to be able to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests or informs that a setting value is set, it is possible to provide the user with the pleasure of guessing which of the setting values "4" to "6" is set.

(1-28) When any of the setting values "4" to "6" is set, the 1. Easily controlled to an advantageous state. Therefore, by estimating the setting value based on the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to infer whether the situation is likely to be controlled to the first advantageous state, and if any of the setting values "4" to "6" is The fun of guessing what is set can be increased.

(1-29) When any one of the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' is set, it is more advantageous than when any one of the setting values ``1'' to ``3'' is set. Easily controlled by the state. Therefore, by estimating the setting value based on the setting suggestion effect, it is possible to infer whether the situation is likely to be controlled to an advantageous state, and if any of the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' is set. You can increase the fun of guessing what is going on.

(1-30) In the standby state when the OFF information is set, the decorative lamp 13 emits light. On the other hand, in the standby state when ON information is set, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light. Therefore, when ON information is set, it is possible to contribute to energy saving.

(1-31) In the standby state when the OFF information is set, a moving image is displayed on the effect display device 15. On the other hand, in a standby state when ON information is set, a still image is displayed on the effect display device 15. Therefore, when the ON information is set, the control burden on the sub CPU 51 is reduced compared to when the OFF information is set, and it is possible to contribute to energy saving.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. Note that configurations similar to those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the slot machine 10 in the first embodiment, the predetermined standby effect is not executed when the ON information is set. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even when ON information is set, a predetermined standby effect is executed as in the case where OFF information is set. In this manner, in the second embodiment, a predetermined standby effect is executed in the standby state.

Here, based on FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the effect related to the standby state when ON information is set will be explained. Note that FIG. 14(a) shows an effect related to a standby state when OFF information is set.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the OFF information is set, a predetermined standby effect is executed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state. The predetermined standby performance includes an animation performance, a warning about getting hooked (in FIG. 14A, simply referred to as "warning"), and a logo performance. In the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set and a predetermined standby effect is executed, after the animation effect is executed for a time T1, a warning about getting addicted is executed for a time T2, and then the logo effect is executed. is executed for a time T3. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the slot machine 10 becomes addicted when time T2 has elapsed since the alert about getting addicted was executed. The warning regarding this will end. Note that if the OFF information is set, a predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed when in the standby state. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, after the logo effect included in the predetermined standby effect is executed, the animation effect included in the predetermined standby effect is executed again.

If the OFF information is set, a menu notification effect is executed when in the standby state. The menu notification effect is executed by displaying the menu display image MG1 on the effect display device 15. If the OFF information is set, the menu notification effect is executed while the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, if the OFF information is set, the menu notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning regarding addiction is being executed. Further, if the OFF information is set, the menu notification effect is executed while the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

If the OFF information is set, a playable notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state. The playable notification effect is executed by displaying the playable display image YG1 on the effect display device 15. If the OFF information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, when the OFF information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. In addition, when the OFF information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

If OFF information is set, an OFF information notification effect is executed when in a standby state. The OFF information notification effect is executed by displaying the OFF information display image FG on the effect display device 15. If the OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect is executed when the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. On the other hand, if the OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect is not executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning regarding addiction is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the effect notifying that the first information is set is not executed, and the first information is set. 1 information is set, a warning about becoming addicted is not executed when an effect is executed to notify that the 1 information is set. Similarly, if the OFF information is set, the OFF information notification effect is not executed while the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

When the OFF information is set, the decorative lamp 13 emits light in a light emission mode based on the standby performance pattern when in the standby state. When the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on the standby performance pattern, the decorative lamp 13 emits light during at least a part of the period.

Here, the display contents of the effect display device 15 at timing tX2 (shown in FIG. 14(a)) when the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted in the standby state is being executed will be explained. do. Incidentally, when the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the decorative lamp 13 emits light in a light emitting manner based on the standby performance pattern.

When the OFF information is set and when the attention-calling image NT1 is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state to alert people about getting hooked, the menu display image MG1 is displayed on the effect display device 15. Then, a menu notification effect is executed, and it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and the menu is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the number of bets is If set, the warning regarding addiction will end. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the menu is displayed. If this occurs, the warning regarding addiction will end.

When the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the playable display image YG1 is displayed on the effect display device 15, the playable notification effect is executed, and the variable game is displayed as executable. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the number of bets is If is set, the warning regarding addiction will end. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the menu is If it is displayed, the warning regarding addiction ends.

When the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in a standby state, the OFF information display image FG is not displayed on the performance display device 15 and the OFF information notification performance is not executed.

Next, the effect related to the standby state when ON information is set will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the ON information is set, a predetermined standby effect is executed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state. The predetermined standby performance includes an animation performance, a warning about getting hooked (in FIG. 14(b), simply referred to as "caution"), and a logo performance. In the slot machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the ON information is set, after the animation effect is executed for a time T1, a warning about getting addicted is executed for a time T4 longer than the time T2, and then the logo effect is executed for a time T4 longer than the time T2. is executed for a time T3. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, a specific time period longer than time T2 after the warning about getting addicted is executed. At the timing when the corresponding time T4 has elapsed, the alert regarding the addiction ends. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, a specific time longer than a predetermined time after the warning regarding addiction is executed. The warning regarding addiction ends when the time period has elapsed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the time T2 will be reached after the time T2 has passed since the warning about getting addicted is executed. Even after the incident, warnings regarding drowning will continue to be issued. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the alert about getting addicted is executed. Even after this happens, warnings regarding addicts will continue to be issued. Note that when ON information is set, a predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed when in a standby state. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, after the logo effect included in the predetermined standby effect is executed, the animation effect included in the predetermined standby effect is executed again.

If the ON information is set, a menu notification effect is executed when the device is in a standby state. The menu notification effect is executed by displaying the menu display image MG2 on the effect display device 15. If the ON information is set, the menu notification effect is executed while the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, when the ON information is set, the menu notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. Furthermore, if the ON information is set, the menu notification effect is executed when the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

If the ON information is set, a playable notification effect is executed when the game is in a standby state. The playable notification effect is executed by displaying the playable display image YG2 on the effect display device 15. If the ON information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. Similarly, if the ON information is set, the playable notification effect is executed while the game is in a standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed. In addition, when the ON information is set, the playable notification effect is executed when the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

When ON information is set, an ON information notification effect is executed when in a standby state. The ON information notification effect is executed by displaying the ON information display image NG on the effect display device 15. If the ON information is set, the ON information notification effect is executed while the animation effect is being executed in the standby state. On the other hand, when the ON information is set, the OFF information notification effect is not executed while the game is in a standby state and a warning regarding addiction is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the effect notifying that the second information has been set is not executed, and the second information is set. 2. When the effect notifying that the 2 information is set is being executed, the alert regarding the infatuation is not executed. Similarly, if ON information is set, the ON information notification effect is not executed while the logo effect is being executed in the standby state.

If ON information is set, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light and is turned off when in the standby state.
Here, the display content of the effect display device 15 at timing tX2 (shown in FIG. 14(b)) when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state will be explained. do. Incidentally, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light.

When the ON information is set and the attention-calling image NT2 is displayed on the effect display device 15 in the standby state and a caution regarding getting absorbed is being executed, the menu display image MG2 is displayed on the effect display device 15. Then, a menu notification effect is executed, and it is displayed that the menu can be displayed. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when ON information is set, a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and a message indicating that the menu can be displayed is displayed, the number of bets is If set, the warning regarding addiction will end. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the menu notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the menu can be displayed, the menu is displayed. If this occurs, the warning regarding addiction will end.

When the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the playable display image YG2 is displayed on the effect display device 15, the playable notification effect is executed, and the variable game is displayed as executable. At this time, in the slot machine 10, when the number of bets has been set, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification effect ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the number of bets is If is set, the warning regarding addiction will end. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the menu button MB is operated and the menu is displayed, the warning about getting addicted ends, and the playable notification performance ends. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, when a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and when it is displayed that the variable game can be executed, the menu is If it is displayed, the warning regarding addiction ends.

When the ON information is set and a warning about getting absorbed is being executed in a standby state, the ON information display image NG is not displayed on the performance display device 15, and the ON information notification performance is not executed.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, a warning about getting addicted is executed for a time period T2 every time a predetermined standby performance is repeatedly executed during the standby state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, a warning about getting addicted is executed for a period of time T4, which is longer than the time T2, each time a predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed when in the standby state. Ru. In the slot machine 10, the time T4 during which the warning about the immersion included in the predetermined standby effect is executed when the ON information is set is the same as the time T4 during which the alert regarding the immersion included in the predetermined standby effect is executed when the OFF information is set. This is longer than the time T2 during which the warning regarding this is executed. Therefore, when the ON information is set, the time at which a warning about getting addicted is executed within a unit time in the standby state is the same as when the OFF information is set, when the warning about getting addicted is executed within a unit time in the standby state. is longer than the time it takes to run.

As a result, when the ON information is set, a warning about getting absorbed in the game is executed more frequently in the standby state than when the OFF information is set. In this way, the time T4 during which the alert regarding the immersion included in the predetermined standby effect is executed when the ON information is set is the same as the time T4 during which the alert regarding the immersion included in the predetermined standby effect is executed when the OFF information is set. Since the time period for alerting is longer than T2, alerting regarding addiction is executed more frequently in the standby state. In other words, when the second information is set, the time during which the attention-getting attention included in the predetermined standby effect is executed is the same as when the first information is set. Because the time taken to alert the user is longer than the time required for the alert to be executed, the alert regarding the addiction is executed more frequently in the standby state. As described above, the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state differs depending on whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the OFF information is set, the decorative lamp 13 emits light based on the standby production pattern when a caution regarding getting addicted is being executed in the standby state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the ON information is set, the decorative lamp 13 does not emit light when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state. Therefore, when the OFF information is set and the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time is different from the time when the decorative lamp 13 is in the standby state when the ON information is set. This is longer than the time period during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is being executed. In this way, in the slot machine 10, when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 is different depending on whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set. , differs.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, regardless of which of the OFF information and ON information is set, if the number of bets is set while a warning about getting hooked is being executed in the standby state, the hook The warning regarding this will end. In addition, in the slot machine 10, regardless of which of the OFF information and ON information is set, if a menu is displayed while a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state, information regarding the addiction will be displayed. The warning ends.

Next, control related to execution of effects related to the standby state will be explained.
When the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a predetermined standby effect is executed. In the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the predetermined standby effect is executed again after a series of predetermined standby effects are completed, and controls the effect display device 15 so that the predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed. do. When a predetermined standby effect is to be executed and OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the animation effect is executed for a period of time T1. After the animation effect is finished, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the attention image NT1 is displayed for a period of time T2 to alert people to the user's immersion. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the logo effect is executed for a period of time T3.

When the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a menu notification effect is executed by displaying the menu display image MG1. . When the standby state has started, if the OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a playable notification effect is executed by displaying the playable display image YG1. Control. When the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53, and if it is within the period in which the animation effect is executed, the sub-CPU 51 displays the OFF information display image FG. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the OFF information notification effect is executed. However, when the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53, and if it is within the period in which a caution regarding addiction is executed, the sub-CPU 51 does not allow the OFF information notification effect to be executed. . Similarly, when the standby state starts, if OFF information is set in the sub-RWM 53 and within the period in which the logo effect is executed, the sub-CPU 51 does not cause the OFF information notification effect to be executed.

When the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a predetermined standby effect is executed. In the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the predetermined standby effect is executed again after a series of predetermined standby effects are completed, and controls the effect display device 15 so that the predetermined standby effect is repeatedly executed. do. When a predetermined standby effect is to be executed and ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the animation effect is executed for a period of time T1. After the animation effect is finished, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the attention image NT2 is displayed for a period of time T4 to alert people to the user's immersion. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the logo effect is executed for a period of time T3.

When the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that a menu notification effect is executed by displaying the menu display image MG2. . When the standby state has started, if the ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the play-ready notification effect is executed by displaying the play-ready display image YG2. Control. When the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, and if it is within the period in which the animation effect is executed, the sub-CPU 51 will display the ON information display image NG. The effect display device 15 is controlled so that the ON information notification effect is executed. However, when the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53, and if it is within the period in which a warning regarding addiction is executed, the sub-CPU 51 does not allow the ON information notification effect to be executed. . Similarly, when the standby state starts, if ON information is set in the sub-RWM 53 and it is within the period in which the logo effect is executed, the sub CPU 51 does not cause the ON information notification effect to be executed.

Further, when in the standby state, when the sub CPU 51 receives a detection signal from the menu button MB, it controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the effect related to the standby state that is currently being executed. At this time, as described above, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the menu is displayed. In addition, when in the standby state, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to end the effect related to the currently executed standby state when the multiplier setting command is input.

According to this embodiment, effects (1-1), (1-3), (1-5), (1-7) to (1-15) and (1-17) to ( In addition to 1-30), the following effects can be obtained.

(2-1) Regardless of whether the OFF information or ON information is set, a predetermined standby effect is executed and a warning about getting addicted is executed. The frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are issued differs depending on the length of the program. As a result, a predetermined standby effect is executed regardless of whether the OFF information or ON information is set, and the frequency at which the attention to the addiction is executed is determined by the length of time the attention to the addiction is executed. can be adjusted to effectively warn people about addiction.

(2-2) A warning regarding addiction and an ON information notification effect are executed separately. As a result, when a warning about getting addicted is being executed, it is possible to draw attention to the warning, and when an ON information notification effect is being executed, it is possible to draw attention to the effect.

(2-3) A warning regarding addiction and an OFF information notification effect are executed separately. This makes it possible to draw attention to the alert when a warning about getting addicted is being executed, and to draw attention to the effect when the OFF information notification effect is being executed.

(2-4) When ON information is set, it takes a longer time to issue a warning regarding addiction in the standby state than when OFF information is set. For this reason, depending on whether the set value switch 60 and the effect button EB are operated and the OFF information or ON information is set, for example, whether or not the time period for which the alert regarding addiction is executed in the standby state is extended can be determined by the customer base. It can be adjusted accordingly, and it is possible to effectively call attention to people who are addicted to it.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- The frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed when the OFF information is set may be the same as the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed when the ON information is set. For example, if the OFF information is set, the time per unit time that a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, and the time per unit time that the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state if the ON information is set. The execution time may be the same. Furthermore, when the OFF information is set, the system may be configured such that the warning about getting absorbed in the game is executed more frequently in the standby state than when the ON information is set. For example, when the OFF information is set, the amount of time per unit time that a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state is the same as the time per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state when the ON information is set. It may be longer than the execution time. For example, if the ON information is set and a warning regarding addiction is issued in the standby state, the warning regarding addiction is issued before the time T2 has elapsed since the warning regarding addiction was issued. The evocation may be terminated.

- The configuration may be such that the OFF information notification effect is not executed when the OFF information is set. Further, the configuration may be such that the ON information notification effect is not executed when the ON information is set. For example, even if either one of the OFF information notification effect and the ON information notification effect is configured to be executable, it is possible to specify which of the OFF information and ON information is set. If only the ON information notification effect is configured to be executable among the OFF information notification effect and the ON information notification effect, if the ON information notification effect is not executed in the situation where the ON information notification effect is executed, the OFF information will be You can identify what has been set. In addition, if only the OFF information notification effect is configured to be executable among the OFF information notification effect and the ON information notification effect, if the OFF information notification effect is not executed in the situation where the OFF information notification effect is executed, the ON information notification effect will be activated. It can be specified that the information is set.

・When the OFF information is set, the time that the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning about getting addicted in the standby state is executed is the same as the time when the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning about getting absorbed in the waiting state is executed when the OFF information is set. It may be the same as the time that the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning regarding the above is being executed. For example, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 13 may be the same when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. In addition, when ON information is set, the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when a warning about getting addicted is being executed in standby state is different from the time during which decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time in standby state when OFF information is set. The time period may be longer than the time period during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is being executed.

・The brightness of the decorative lamp 13 when the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state when the OFF information is set, and the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 when the alert about getting addicted is executed in the standby state when the ON information is set. The brightness of the decorative lamp 13 may be made different when the lamp is lit. For example, the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 when the ON information is set and the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state is the same as the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 when the warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state when the OFF information is set. The brightness may be lower than the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 when the light is on. By lowering the brightness in this way, it is possible to contribute to energy saving, and by lowering the brightness at which the decorative lamp 13 emits light, it can also contribute to increasing the attention to the display content of the effect display device 15.

- In a case where OFF information is set and a warning about getting absorbed in the game is executed in the standby state, it may be configured such that the fact that the menu can be displayed is not displayed. Similarly, when the ON information is set and a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state, it may be configured such that the fact that the menu can be displayed is not displayed. For example, when the OFF information is set and a warning regarding addiction is being issued in the standby state, the fact that the menu can be displayed is not displayed. On the other hand, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting absorbed in the game is executed in the standby state, it may be configured to display that the menu can be displayed. Furthermore, if at least one of the OFF information and ON information is set, the menu can be displayed during part or all of the standby period. It may be configured so that this is not displayed.

- It may be configured such that even if the menu button MB is operated while the attention-getting alert is being executed, the attention-getting alert continues to be executed. That is, if a menu is displayed while a warning regarding addiction is being executed, the menu may be displayed and the warning regarding addiction may be continuously executed.

- In the case where the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is executed in the standby state, it may be configured such that the fact that the variable game can be executed is not displayed. Similarly, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, it may be configured such that the fact that the variable game can be executed is not displayed. For example, in a case where the OFF information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, it is not displayed that the variable game can be executed. On the other hand, when the ON information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state, it may be configured to display that the variable game is executable. In addition, if at least one of the OFF information and ON information is set, the variable game cannot be executed during part or all of the period in the standby state. It may be configured so that certain things are not displayed.

- Even if the multiplier is set while the warning regarding getting addicted is being executed, the warning regarding getting addicted may be configured to continue to be executed. Furthermore, even if the start lever 20 is operated and the variable game is executed after the number of bets is set while the warning regarding getting addicted is being executed, the warning regarding getting addicted is continuously executed. You may. That is, even if the start lever 20 is operated while the warning regarding getting addicted is being executed, the warning regarding getting addicted may be continuously executed.

- A predetermined standby effect does not have to be executed when the OFF information is set. For example, when OFF information is set, a predetermined standby effect is not executed, a still image effect is executed, and a part or all of the period during which the still image effect is executed, that is, a period in which the standby state occurs. It may be configured such that the warning regarding addiction is executed during part or all of the period.

- It may be configured such that a warning about getting addicted is executed when the first variable game is executed after the advantageous condition ends and the first normal condition is reached. At this time, if the number of game media awarded in an advantageous state does not exceed 0, the warning regarding addiction is not executed, but if the number of game media awarded in an advantageous state exceeds 0, may be configured so that a warning regarding addiction is executed. At this time, the frequency at which the warning regarding addiction is executed may be the same whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set.

- The frequency with which a warning regarding immersion is executed when a variable game is executed may be made different depending on whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. For example, when the ON information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed for a longer time as the fluctuating game is executed, compared to when the OFF information is set. It may be configured such that the evocation is performed more frequently.

・Even if the number of game media given during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0, a warning about getting addicted will be executed when the first advantageous state is controlled. It may be configured as follows. Similarly, even if the number of game media awarded during an advantageous state does not exceed 0, the system is configured such that a warning about getting addicted is executed when the advantageous state is controlled. You may.

- The frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed due to being controlled to the first advantageous state may be different depending on whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . For example, when the ON information is set, compared to the case where the OFF information is set, the warning about getting addicted is carried out for a longer period of time due to being controlled to the first advantageous state, and the It may also be configured such that the frequency of alerting regarding this is increased. Similarly, the frequency with which a warning regarding addiction is executed due to being controlled to an advantageous state may be made different depending on whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . For example, when the ON information is set, compared to when the OFF information is set, the warning about getting addicted is executed for a longer period of time due to being controlled in an advantageous state, and the warning about getting hooked is executed for a longer time. It may be configured such that the evocation is performed more frequently.

- The probability that the number of game media awarded in the first advantageous state exceeds 0 may be different depending on whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . Similarly, the probability that the number of game media awarded in an advantageous state exceeds 0 may be different depending on whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. . For example, when ON information is set, the navigation effect is configured to have a higher probability of being executed than when OFF information is set, and as a result, the predetermined condition is satisfied. The system may be configured such that the warning regarding the addiction is executed more frequently.

- The lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 when the warning regarding addiction is being executed due to control to the first advantageous state is when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. and may be different. Similarly, the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13 when a warning about addiction is being executed due to being controlled to an advantageous state is different when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. and may be different. For example, when a warning about getting addicted is being executed due to being controlled to an advantageous state, if the ON information is set, the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time is set to the OFF information. It may be shorter than the time during which the decorative lamp 13 emits light per unit time when

- The configuration may be such that one piece of information can be set from among a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information by operating one operation means. By operating only the operating means connected to the sub-board 50, it may be possible to set one piece of information from among a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information. By operating only the operating means connected to the main board 40, one piece of information may be settable from among a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information. Further, the configuration may be such that one setting value (information) from among setting values "1" to "6" can be set by operating one operating means. It may be configured such that one set value from among the set values "1" to "6" can be set by operating only the operating means connected to the sub-board 50. Further, by operating the operating means connected to the main board 40 and the operating means connected to the sub-board 50, one set value from among set values "1" to "6" can be set. Good too. In addition, the operating means used to set one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information is the same as the operation means used to set one setting value from setting values "1" to "6". It may be the same as the operating means for That is, one or more operating means included in the special operating means may be the same as one or more operating means included in the specific operating means. An operation to be performed when setting one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information, regardless of whether the operation means is connected to the main board 40 or the sub-board 50. The means may be provided at a position that cannot be operated by the player. For example, an operating means for setting one piece of information from among a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information may be provided on the main board 40 or may be provided on the sub board 50. For example, it may be configured such that by opening the front door 12, an operating means for setting one piece of information from among a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information can be operated.

・If you operate the operation means to set one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information, one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information may be set, and one piece of information may be settable from among a plurality of types of information different from the plurality of types of information. For example, multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information are classified as type 1 information (hereinafter referred to as type 1 information), and multiple types of information different from the information classified as type 1 Assume that the information is classified as type 2 information (hereinafter referred to as type 2 information). At this time, if you operate the operating means to set one piece of information out of multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information, type 2 information will be set along with type 1 information. It may be configured as follows. For example, the configuration is such that a combination of type 1 information and type 2 information can be selected by operating the operating means used to set one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information. You may. For example, assume that information classified as first type information is OFF information and ON information, and information classified as second type information is first special information and second special information. In this case, the combinations of the first type information and the second type information are "OFF information and first special information", "OFF information and second special information", "ON information and first special information", and "ON information and There are four types of "Second Special Information". The second type information may be information that allows the initial value of the volume of the sound output from the speaker 14 to be specified, or may be information that allows the initial value of the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 to be specified, for example. As described above, the operation of the operating means used to set one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information is to set one piece of information from among multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information. The operation of setting information and the operation of setting one piece of information from a plurality of types of information different from those pieces of information may also be used.

・When setting values ``1'' to ``3'' are set, the proportion of longer time being set as the first stagnation time compared to when setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set. By setting the value higher, it may be configured such that the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are executed becomes higher. Similarly, when set values ``1'' to ``3'' are set, a longer time is set as the second stagnation time compared to when set values ``4'' to ``6'' are set. By increasing the ratio, it may be configured such that the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are executed becomes higher. Lengthening the first stagnation time and lengthening the second stagnation time correspond to lengthening the time during which the attention-calling image NT3 is displayed.

- When setting values ``1'' to ``3'' are set, the time for which the alert image NT3 is displayed is made longer than when setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set. In this case, the system may be configured so that the warning about getting addicted to the game is executed more frequently. In this case, even if you do not conduct a special stagnation lottery, when the setting values ``1'' to ``3'' are set, you will be more careful about getting hooked than when the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set. The frequency with which evocations are performed can be increased. No matter which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set, if the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state exceeds 0, the first It may be configured such that a warning regarding addiction is always executed when the user is controlled to be in an advantageous state. Similarly, no matter which of the setting values ``1'' to ``6'' is set, if the number of gaming media awarded when the situation is advantageous exceeds 0, It may be configured such that a warning regarding the addiction is always executed when the state is controlled.

・Even if the number of game media awarded during the first advantageous state does not exceed 0, a warning about getting addicted will now be executed when the first advantageous state is controlled. may be configured. Similarly, even if the number of game media awarded during the advantageous state does not exceed 0, the system is configured such that a warning regarding the addiction is executed when the advantageous state is controlled. You can. For example, if the advantageous state ends and the control returns to the first normal state only if the number of game media awarded from the start of the advantageous section to the end condition of the advantageous section does not exceed 0. In addition, the system may be configured so that the warning regarding the addiction is not executed.

- If a warning regarding addiction is executed as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state, the warning regarding addiction is not executed when the first advantageous state ends, and, for example, the first advantageous state starts. It may be configured to sometimes issue a warning regarding addiction. At this time, for example, when the control is changed from the second normal state to the first advantageous state, a predetermined condition is satisfied and a warning regarding addiction may be executed, while when the control is changed from the second advantageous state to the first advantageous state, a predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be configured such that the alert regarding the addiction is not executed unless the conditions are met. In this way, the predetermined condition may be configured to be satisfied depending on the gaming state before being controlled to the first advantageous state.

・When setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set, warnings regarding addiction will be executed more frequently than when setting values ``1'' to ``3'' are set. It may be configured as follows. For example, when the setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set, it is easier to win the special stagnation lottery than when the setting values ``1'' to ``3'' are set, and the first stagnation starts. The command or the second stagnation start command may be output easily. For example, when setting values ``4'' to ``6'' are set, the time for which the alert image NT3 is displayed is longer than when setting values ``1'' to ``3'' are set. It may be configured as follows. By the way, when the set values "4" to "6" are set, it is easier to be controlled to the first advantageous state than when the set values "1" to "3" are set. 1. There are many opportunities for warnings regarding addiction to be carried out as a result of being controlled to an advantageous state. Similarly, when set values ``4'' to ``6'' are set, it is easier to be controlled to an advantageous state compared to when set values ``1'' to ``3'' are set. There are many opportunities for warnings regarding addiction to be carried out as a result of the control. For this reason, even if any one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set, there is a risk that the player will become more involved than necessary. Under such circumstances, by increasing the frequency with which warnings regarding addiction are executed, it is possible to easily suppress unnecessary addiction. Here, "unnecessarily addicted" means, for example, the number of gaming media consumed while continuing to play even though one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set. This refers to a situation where the number of game media acquired is significantly greater than the number of game media acquired.

- It may be configured such that when the effect display device 15 is only alerting people to getting hooked, a different alert from getting hooked is executed. If a different caution is issued in parallel with a caution regarding addiction, the player's attention to the caution may be dispersed, and the frequency with which the player recognizes that a caution regarding addiction is being executed may decrease. Conceivable. Therefore, when only a warning about addiction is executed as a warning, the warning about addiction is executed less than when a separate alert is executed in addition to the caution about addiction. It can be seen that it is easy to recognize that people are addicted to the game, and that warnings regarding addiction are carried out frequently. In addition, in the case where another alert is executed in parallel with the alert regarding addiction, if the number of alerts executed in parallel is the first number, the number of alerts executed in parallel is It can be understood that the frequency of alerting regarding addiction is higher than when the number is the second number, which is larger than the first number. In addition, when executing another alert in addition to the alert regarding addiction, the effect display device 15 superimposes another alert on part or all of the image displayed when executing the alert regarding addiction. The configuration may be such that an image displayed during execution is displayed. For example, when executing another alert in addition to the alert regarding addiction, the image displayed when executing the other alert is the layer that displays the image displayed when executing the alert regarding addiction. may also be displayed in an upper layer. Similarly, when executing another alert in addition to the alert regarding infatuation, the effect display device 15 superimposes a part or all of the image displayed when executing the other alert to alert the user to the intoxication. The configuration may be such that an image that is displayed when executing is displayed. For example, when executing another alert in addition to the alert regarding addiction, the image displayed when executing the alert regarding addiction may be different from the layer that displays the image displayed when executing the other alert. may also be displayed in an upper layer.

Similarly, when another performance is performed in parallel with a warning about getting addicted, it is thought that the player's attention will be dispersed and the frequency with which they will be aware that a warning about getting addicted is being executed will decrease. It will be done. Therefore, when the effect display device 15 executes only a warning about getting addicted, compared to the case where the effect display device 15 executes another effect in addition to the alert about getting addicted, the effect calls the attention about getting absorbed more easily. It can be seen that it is easy to recognize that this is being carried out, and that warnings regarding addiction are carried out frequently. In addition, in the case where another production is executed in parallel with the warning about getting hooked, if the number of productions executed in parallel is the first number, the number of productions executed in parallel is the first number. Compared to the case where the second number is greater than 1, it can be considered that the frequency of alerting regarding addiction is higher. In addition, when executing another effect in parallel with calling attention to addiction, the effect display device 15 executes another effect overlapping part or all of the image displayed when executing the attention calling regarding addiction. It may also be configured such that an image that is displayed when doing so is displayed. For example, if another effect is executed in parallel with a warning about getting addicted, the image displayed when executing the other effect is lower than the layer that displays the image displayed when executing the alert about getting addicted. It may be displayed in an upper layer. Similarly, when executing another performance in parallel with a warning about getting addicted, the performance display device 15 displays a warning about getting addicted by overlaying part or all of the image displayed when executing the other performance. The configuration may be such that an image displayed during execution is displayed. For example, when executing another production in parallel with a warning about getting addicted, the image displayed when issuing a warning about getting addicted is more important than the layer that displays the image displayed when executing the other production. It may be displayed in an upper layer.

- The size of the image displayed on the effect display device 15 may be changed when issuing a warning about getting addicted. When increasing the size of an image to be displayed when executing a warning regarding addiction, the degree of attention to the image is high, and it becomes easier to recognize that the warning regarding addiction is being executed. For example, if the size at which the alerting image NT2 is displayed is made larger than the size at which the alerting image NT1 is displayed, the alerting image NT1 is displayed more when the alerting image NT2 is displayed. It can be seen that warnings regarding addiction are carried out more frequently than when warnings are issued. In this way, if the image displayed when issuing a warning regarding addiction is displayed in the first size, the image displayed when issuing a warning regarding addiction is smaller than the first size. It can be seen that the frequency of alerting about getting absorbed is higher than when the display is displayed in the second size.

- The first advantageous state may be configured to end when a number of game media exceeding a predetermined number of game media are awarded. That is, the first advantageous state may be configured to end based on the number of game media awarded, for example. Similarly, the second advantageous state may be configured to end when a number of game media exceeding a predetermined number of game media are awarded. That is, the second advantageous state may be configured to end based on the number of game media awarded, for example.

- Some or all of the various buttons that make up the effect button EB may have a built-in light emitter. For example, a button with a built-in light emitter may be used as the menu button MB. The brightness of the light emitted by the light emitting body built into the menu button MB does not change depending on which of the OFF information and ON information is set, and may be configured to emit light at a predetermined brightness. Conversely, when the ON information is set, the luminance of the light emitted by the light emitting body built into the menu button MB is lower (reduced) than when the OFF information is set. ), or it may be configured such that the light emitting body built into the menu button MB does not emit light. In this case, when in the standby state (for example, when in the standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed), the brightness emitted by the light emitting body built into the menu button MB does not decrease. Alternatively, a light emitting body built into the menu button MB may be configured to emit light.

- The brightness at which the bed light 18a emits light does not change depending on which of the OFF information and ON information is set, and may be configured to emit light at a predetermined brightness. Conversely, when the ON information is set, the luminance of the bed light 18a may be configured to be lower (reduced) than when the OFF information is set. However, the bed light 18a may be configured so as not to emit light. In this case, when the bed light 18a is in the standby state (for example, when the bed light 18a is in the standby state and a warning about getting addicted is being executed), the brightness of the light emitted by the bed light 18a does not decrease, or the bed light 18a does not It may be configured to emit light.

- In the standby state, depending on which of a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information is set, whether or not the panel light 28a emits light or the brightness of the panel light 28a may be varied. For example, when in the standby state, the panel light 28a may emit light if ON information is set, while the panel light 28a may not emit light if OFF information is set. In this case, it can be said that only when the ON information is set, the panel light 28a emits light to notify that the variable game can be executed. For example, when in the standby state, if ON information is set, the panel light 28a may be made to emit light with higher brightness than when OFF information is set. In this case, it can be said that only when the ON information is set, the panel light 28a emits light with high brightness, thereby notifying that the variable game can be executed.

- Even if the alert regarding the addiction is not executed due to the control to the first advantageous state, the setting suggestion performance may be configured to be executed. Similarly, even in a case where a caution regarding getting addicted is not executed due to being controlled to be in an advantageous state, the setting suggestion performance may be configured to be executed. Further, it is not necessary to execute the setting suggestion effect.

- When a warning regarding the addiction is executed as a result of being controlled to the first advantageous state, the configuration is configured such that the setting suggestion effect is not executed during the period in which the warning regarding the addiction is being executed. Good too. Similarly, when a warning about getting addicted is executed as a result of being controlled to be in an advantageous state, the configuration is configured such that the setting suggestion effect is not executed during the period when the alert regarding getting addicted is being executed. Good too.

- The number of setting values corresponding to specific information and the number of setting values corresponding to non-specific information may not be the same. For example, the setting value corresponding to specific information may be set to "1" to "5", while the setting value corresponding to non-specific information may be set to "6". In addition, it is not necessary to consider all setting values ``1'' to ``6'' as setting values that correspond to either specific information or non-specific information; some setting values may correspond to specific information. In addition, some of the setting values may be set as setting values corresponding to non-specific information. For example, the setting value corresponding to specific information may be set to "3", while the setting value corresponding to non-specific information may be set to "6".

- The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game occurs (is awarded) when a symbol combination (bonus stop number) corresponding to a bonus combination is derived in a variable game. The period during which the bonus game is occurring may be configured to be included in the advantageous period. Incidentally, in a slot machine that can generate a bonus game, the state in which bonus winnings are allowed is also referred to as a "carryover state" or "internal state."

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that can impose a penalty that puts the player at a disadvantage. Note that the penalty may be applied to one variable game, or may be applied to multiple variable games.

- Even if the number of cards to be multiplied is set to be less than three, the structure may be such that a variable game can be played. Further, the number of medals paid out may be varied depending on the number of bets. Further, the probability that some or all of the winning combinations of the plurality of types of winning combinations are allowed may be varied depending on the number of bets.

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses gaming media different from medals. For example, it may be embodied as a game machine that uses game balls (pachinko balls) as game media. In addition, the game media may be managed using data (information). That is, the slot machine 10 may be a so-called managed gaming machine.

- The slot machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko game machine. In a pachinko game machine, a jackpot game generally occurs after winning a jackpot lottery. When implemented in a pachinko game machine, the time when a jackpot game is occurring can be replaced with the time when the first advantageous state is controlled, or the time when the control is controlled into an advantageous state. In addition, in pachinko gaming machines, mainly when no variable games are being executed, when no jackpot games are occurring, when there is no interval between games, and when there are no variable games pending execution, It will be in a standby state.

- There may be only one type of setting value. Even if there are multiple types of setting values, for some of the setting values, the same winning lottery table is used in the winning lottery, and as the first advantageous state is controlled, a warning about getting hooked is issued. It may be configured such that at least one of the frequency of execution and the frequency of execution of a warning regarding addiction due to being controlled to an advantageous state are different.

- The functions of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. Further, the main CPU 41 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The functions of the sub-board 50 in the above embodiment may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that exclusively controls the speakers 14, and a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamps 13 may be provided, and these board groups may be centrally controlled. A general board may further be provided. Further, the sub CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

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(B) Regardless of which of the first information and the second information is set, if the multiplier is set while a warning about getting hooked is being executed in the standby state, the hook The warning regarding this will end.

(b) The menu is configured to be able to be displayed when in the standby state, and no matter which of the first information and the second information is set, a warning about getting hooked in the standby state is issued. If the menu is displayed while the program is being executed, the warning regarding the addiction ends.

(c) A specific operation means that can be operated, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means, and the specific operation means can be operated. By doing so, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the first information and the second information can be set. If the first information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, the warning regarding addiction ends when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the warning regarding addiction was executed. On the other hand, in the case where the second information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, after the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the warning regarding the addiction was executed. When the warning about getting addicted is continuously being executed and the first information is set, the time during which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state is as follows: A game machine characterized in that the light emitting means emits light for a longer period of time per unit time when the second information is set and a warning regarding addiction is being executed in a standby state.

(d) comprising an operable specific operating means, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, a light emitting means, and a light emitting control means for controlling the light emitting means, and the specific operating means is operated. By doing so, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the first information and the second information can be set. If the first information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, the warning regarding addiction ends when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the warning regarding addiction was executed. On the other hand, in the case where the second information is set and a warning regarding addiction is executed in the standby state, after the predetermined period of time has elapsed since the warning regarding the addiction was executed. When the warning about getting addicted is being executed continuously and the second information is set, the time during which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the warning about getting addicted is being executed in the standby state is as follows: A game machine characterized in that the light emitting means emits light for a longer period of time per unit time when the first information is set and a warning about getting addicted is being executed in a standby state.

(E) A specific operation means that can be operated, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means, and the specific operation means can be operated. By doing so, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the first information and the second information can be set. The number of effects that are executed in parallel with the alert regarding the addiction when the alert regarding the addiction is being executed in the state is higher when the first information is set than when the second information is set. The first information sets the number of effects that are executed in parallel with the attention-getting action when the attention-getting notice is executed in a predetermined situation different from the standby state. The case where the above-mentioned second information is set is the same as the case where the second information is set. The time during which the means emits light per unit time is longer than the time during which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the first information is set and a warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state. A gaming machine characterized by:

(F) A specific operation means that can be operated, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means, and the specific operation means can be operated. By doing so, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the first information and the second information can be set. The number of effects that are executed in parallel with the alert regarding the addiction when the alert regarding the addiction is being executed in the state is higher when the first information is set than when the second information is set. The first information sets the number of effects that are executed in parallel with the attention-getting action when the attention-getting notice is executed in a predetermined situation different from the standby state. The case where the above-mentioned second information is set is the same as the case where the second information is set. The time for which the means emits light per unit time is longer than the time for which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the second information is set and the warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state. A gaming machine characterized by:

(g) The effects that can be executed by the display means include an effect that notifies that the first information is set when the first information is set, and the second information. The gaming machine according to technical idea (e) or technical idea (f), which includes at least one of the following: an effect that notifies that the second information is set in a case where the second information is set.

10... Slot machine 13... Decorative lamp 14... Speaker 15... Performance display device 16a-16c... Reel 20... Start lever 21-23... Stop button 40... Main board 41... Main CPU 42... Main ROM 43... Main RWM 50... Sub Board 51... Sub CPU 52... Sub ROM 53... Sub RWM 60... Setting value switch EB... Production button

Claims (1)

A specific operable operation means,
a display means;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
A light emitting means;
A light emission control means for controlling the light emission means,
By operating the specific operation means, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least first information and second information can be set,
The effects that can be performed by the display means include an effect that notifies that the first information is set when the first information is set, and an effect that notifies the user that the first information is set when the second information is set. At least one of the following is included: an effect that notifies that the second information is set;
The display means is capable of calling attention to addiction,
When a warning about getting addicted is being executed in a standby state, the number of effects that are executed in parallel with the warning about getting addicted is higher when the first information is set than when the second information is set. more than if set,
When a warning about getting addicted is executed in a predetermined situation different from the standby state, the number of performances that are executed in parallel with calling attention to getting absorbed depends on whether the first information is set or It is the same as when 2 information is set,
When the second information is set, the time during which the light emitting means emits light per unit time when the warning regarding addiction is being executed in the standby state is the same as the time when the light emitting means emits light per unit time, when the first information is set. A game machine characterized in that the time period for which the light emitting means emits light per unit time is longer than when the warning regarding addiction is being executed in the state .