JP7456760B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing games.

The gaming machine is equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section. There is a slot machine in which winnings can be generated depending on the displayed results.

Furthermore, as a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game ball enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a game value is given to the player. There is a pachinko machine.

As such a gaming machine, there is a slot machine that lights up an AT lamp 58 during AT (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2019-76498A

In the above-mentioned slot machine, there is still room for improvement regarding the control of lighting means such as the AT lamp 58 for indicating a specific state such as AT.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suitably control a lighting means to indicate a specific state.

(1) A gaming machine for playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine 1),
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a specific state (for example, AT);
lighting means (for example, an AT lamp) that indicates the specific state by lighting;
A lighting control means for controlling the lighting means (for example, a process for controlling an AT lamp by the sub-control unit 91),
The lighting control means includes:
When changing the lighting means from a light-off state to a light-on state in connection with the control to the specific state, changing the lighting means from a light-off state to a specific state and then changing it to a light-on state;
When changing the lighting means that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lighting mode after returning from the power outage, changing the lighting means to a lighting mode without changing the lighting mode from an off mode to the specific mode;
When the lighting means is changed from a lighting mode to a non-lighting mode in connection with the end to the specific state, the lighting mode is changed from a lighting mode to a special mode (for example, a state where the light is gradually turned off) and then the light is turned off. (for example, from t3 to t4 in FIG. 17(a)),
When an error (for example, error occurrence) occurs when the lighting means is in the lighting mode and the lighting means is controlled to be in the error state (for example, an error state), the lighting means is changed from the lighting mode to the off mode. The lighting means is changed from the lighting mode to the non-lighting mode without changing to the special mode (for example, at t3 in FIG. 19).

(2) A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine 1) for playing a game,
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a specific state (for example, AT);
A lighting means (e.g., an AT lamp) for indicating that the specific state is present;
A lighting control means for controlling the lighting means (for example, a process for controlling the AT lamp by a sub-control unit 91),
The lighting control means includes:
When the lighting means is changed from a lighting state to an extinguishing state in connection with the end of the specific state, the lighting means is changed from a lighting state to a special state (for example, a state in which the lighting means is gradually turned off) and then changed to an extinguishing state (for example, t3 to t4 in FIG. 17(a)),
When the lighting means is in a lighting mode and an error (e.g., an error has occurred) and the lighting means is controlled to an error state (e.g., an error state), the lighting means is changed from the lighting mode to the special mode and then changed to the extinguished mode (e.g., t3 to t4 in Figure 20 (b)).

FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the ball output state and the transition of the gaming state. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure for explaining a period without suggestion and a period with suggestion. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern A. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern A. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern A. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern A. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a performance when controlled by AT during a no-suggestion period. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern B. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern B. It is a figure for explaining an example of the performance by CZ performance pattern B. It is a figure for explaining control of an AT lamp. 11 is a diagram for explaining control of an AT lamp when a power interruption occurs. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining control of an AT lamp when controlled in an error state. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining control of an AT lamp according to a second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be explained based on the following example. First, a slot machine according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of a housing 1a with an open front. Inside the slot machine 1, multiple types of mutually distinguishable symbols are displayed in a predetermined order.
Reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) arranged in equal numbers are arranged horizontally, and consecutive symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are placed side by side. Three symbols are displayed in three tiers, top, middle, and bottom in a see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1, and are arranged so as to be visible from the player side.

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

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

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

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

At the front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 57 made up of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, near the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reels are provided corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and which irradiate light to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side or side of the reel. Backlights 28L, 28C, and 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 that output sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, an AT lamp 58 (hereinafter also simply referred to as "AT lamp") and a bonus lamp 59 (hereinafter also simply referred to as "bonus lamp") are provided. The AT lamp is a lamp that indicates that AT is in progress by lighting it up. The bonus lamp is a lamp that lights up to indicate that the bonus is in progress (BB in progress).

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

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

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 is provided that controls performances in accordance with commands from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the performance, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the performance. Based on commands from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays images on the liquid crystal display 51, outputs sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and controls the side lamps 57, AT lamps 58, bonus lamps 59, and reel back lamps. Controls turning on/off of the light 28, etc. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56, and controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the detected operation.

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

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

When the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops spinning. This causes the symbol combination to be derived and displayed in the see-through window 3. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of a winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a win corresponding to that winning combination occurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During the advantageous zone, when the push order role is won, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT, notifying the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player (for example, the operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) using the game assistance display 12, and by sending a command that can identify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, a navigation performance is executed in which the operation mode is notified as navigation information using the LCD display 51, etc.

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

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

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

[Game state transition]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the ball output state and the transition of the gaming state. FIG. 3(A) is a diagram for explaining the transition of the ball output state, and FIG. 3(B) is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. The states managed by the main control unit 41 include a gaming state (RT state) related to the winning probability in the internal lottery, and a ball dispensing state related to the dispensing of balls.

As shown in FIG. 3(B), the gaming states include non-internal, internal, and BB. When a BB is won in non-internal mode and the winning of the BB is missed, the gaming state shifts to internal mode from the next game. In other words, the internal state is such that the winning of BB has been carried over.

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

Internally, the BB win has been carried over. If a BB symbol combination can be derived in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R inside, the BB will win. In this case, the RT state is controlled to BB from the next game. When BB ends, the RT state shifts to non-internal mode again.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3(A), the ball release states managed by the main control unit 41 include a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when the winning section is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery (advantageous section winning), the state is controlled to be the advantageous section.

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

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

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

In both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, medals decrease. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are states in which the number of medals increases. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , In the advantageous section AT, the net increase in 1G is designed to be eight.

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

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

Control over the advantageous section CZ is managed, for example, by the number of games, and on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games (for example, 20 games), the relevant Advantageous section CZ ends.

The advantageous section AT is in a state that can be controlled from both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. A win in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also referred to as an "AT win."

Control over the advantageous section AT is managed, for example, by the number of games, and the advantageous section AT ends on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. . In addition, the advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games, but also the number of times the navigation is executed reaches a preset upper limit, and the number of winnings of the main character when winning the push order winnings is a preset upper limit. It may also be managed based on other conditions, such as reaching a predetermined maximum number of coins, and that the number of coins to be paid out or the number of net additions reaches a predetermined upper limit.

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

Advantageous Section Normally, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, if CZ is won, control is made to advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ. If the advantageous section CZ ends without winning AT, the advantageous section is controlled normally.

Here, the main control unit 41 performs a bonus lottery regarding granting of benefits. For example, the benefits are AT, CZ, and the number of additional games (the number of AT games). In this embodiment, an AT lottery is performed as a bonus lottery in a game controlled by the advantageous section normal or CZ. When it is determined that AT will be awarded in the AT lottery, the number of games controlled by AT (the number of AT games) is further determined, and the AT winning game is determined. If AT wins, it will be controlled by AT.

In addition, a CZ lottery is held as a bonus lottery in the normal advantageous section. When it is determined that CZ will be awarded in the CZ lottery, the number of games controlled by CZ (number of CZ games) is further determined, and the CZ winning game is determined. If CZ wins, it will be controlled by CZ. Further, when an additional lottery is conducted as a bonus lottery at AT, and the player wins the additional lottery (additional win), the number of additional games (number of AT games) is given in addition to the number of AT games.

When the limiter condition is satisfied in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, or when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, the state is controlled normally from the ball-out state during the advantageous section. Specifically, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, when the total number of played games (the number of G in the advantageous section) that is updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G (for example, 1500G) , the advantageous section ends, and the ball output state is controlled normally.

Note that the number of advantageous sections G is counted by an advantageous section G number counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends when the total number of net increases during the advantageous section, which is updated based on the progress of the game, reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400 coins). , the ball output state is controlled normally. Note that the net increase in number of sheets during the advantageous section is counted by a net increase in number of sheets counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is controlled from the ball output state during the advantageous section to the normal state, the total number of games played and the net increase number that were counted during the ball output state during the advantageous section, as well as the points that can be earned during play are initialized. be done.

Further, for example, the arbitrary termination conditions include that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning a CZ, or that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning an AT in an advantageous section CZ. . Further, the AT termination condition may be satisfied in the advantageous section AT.

In addition, in the advantageous section AT, it may be controlled to be an advantageous section specialization zone (also referred to as an "additional specialization zone") in which the rate at which the number of AT games is awarded is higher when the specialization zone is won. . The advantageous section specialized zone is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, and advantageous section AT.

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

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

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

The production control board 90 is connected to a production switch 56, a side lamp 57, an AT lamp 58, and a bonus lamp 59. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The production control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (exemplified in the production control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives commands sent from the game control board 40, performs processing to perform production, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the production control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, BB is provided as a special winning combination. The small winning combinations include a middle bell, a right-up bell, a right-down bell (also referred to as a "left-up bell"), upper bells 1 to 8, a watermelon, and a cherry. As a replay combination, a reply is usually provided.

BB is a winning combination that involves transition to an advantageous state called a bonus. The payout number column of BB shows the conditions for ending the bonus transferred by winning. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more is paid out. The bonus controlled by winning/winning BB ends in the game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus reaches 351 or more.

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

[Role to be selected]
6 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning roles read out as lottery target roles for each game state. The role number column in FIG. 6 shows the role numbers determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows the names, the winning role combination column shows the winning role combinations included in each lottery target role, and the game state column shows with a circle that the lottery target role is a lottery target role for each game state.

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

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

During the bonus (BB), for example, it is determined that a 6-choice bell will be won with an extremely high probability. Further, the 6-choice bell is a winning combination that can generate a prize regardless of the timing of the operation. Therefore, during the bonus, a 6-choice Berber prize can occur with an extremely high probability, regardless of the operation timing and operation order. Therefore, during the bonus, the number of medals can be efficiently increased, and the bonus is advantageous for the player.

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

In a game where either 6-choice bell 1 or 2 wins, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct sequence, the main bell downwards to the right will win and 11 coins will be paid out, but if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect sequence, the secondary bell on the top will win and 2 coins will be paid out, or no prize will be awarded.

In a game where either 6-choice bells 3 or 4 are won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

In the game where either the 6-choice bell 5 or 6 wins, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the leading right-up bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

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

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

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

When the settings are changed based on the settings change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process to initialize the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, information regarding the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, if the setting is changed during an advantageous section, information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and control is made to the normal section.

[No suggestion period and suggestion period]
Next, the non-suggestion period and the suggestion period controlled in CZ will be explained. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the non-suggestion period and the suggestion period. As mentioned above, the main control unit 41 is capable of controlling the advantageous section to normal, CZ, or AT. In the normal advantageous section, when CZ wins, it is controlled by AT, and when AT wins in CZ, it is controlled by AT.

CZ is controlled over a plurality of games (20 games in this embodiment). CZ is the period during which a decision is made as to whether or not to grant AT. In CZ, one of CZ performance pattern A and CZ performance pattern B is executed. Which performance will be performed may be determined by lottery. Hereinafter, FIG. 8(a) explains a situation in which CZ effect pattern A is executed, and FIG. 8(b) explains a situation in which CZ effect pattern B is executed.

CZ includes a suggestive period and an expectation level suggestive effect. The suggestion period is a period during which an expectation level suggestion effect, which will be described later, is executed. On the other hand, the no-suggestion period is a period in which the expectation-level suggestion performance is not performed. The suggestive period is longer than the non-suggestive period.

First, a case where CZ effect pattern A is executed will be described using FIG. 8(a). As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the normal advantageous section, if CZ is won, control will be given to CZ. When the CZ effect pattern A is selected and the CZ is controlled, the control is first performed without any suggestion period. Then, after the non-suggestion period ends, the control is performed to a suggestion period.

During the no-suggestion period, the sub-control unit 91 executes an explanation performance. The explanatory performance is a performance that explains the conditions for providing AT over a plurality of games (eight games in this embodiment). Further, the explanatory performance is a performance that explains a specific character.

The specific characters include characters A to F. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (b1), the liquid crystal display 51 is executing an explanatory effect that explains character A. The explanatory effect will be explained in detail using specific examples from FIG. 9 onwards.

As shown in FIG. 8(b2), the sub-control unit 91 executes a mission production using specific characters (characters A to F) during the suggestion period. The mission performance is a performance that is repeated for each game. The mission presentation will also be explained in detail using specific examples from FIG. 9 onwards.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expectation level suggestion effect during the suggestion period. The expectation level suggesting performance is a performance that suggests the level of expectation regarding the provision of AT (hereinafter also simply referred to as "expectation level") by any one of a plurality of stages of performance modes. In this embodiment, the degree of expectation regarding the provision of AT is suggested by multiple levels of background colors (background colors of the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). Details of the expectation level will be described later.

The background colors include white, blue, green, and red. A blue background color is more promising than a white background color, a green background color is more promising than a blue background color, and a red background color is more promising than a green background color.

Furthermore, when the suggested period ends, it becomes the final game of CZ. AT lottery will be held in the final game of CZ. In the AT lottery, if it is decided to award AT (AT won), the next game will be controlled by AT. On the other hand, if it is not decided to award AT (AT is not won), the advantageous section from the next game is normally controlled.

Furthermore, in the final game of CZ, a result notification effect is executed. The result notification performance is a performance that notifies whether or not to give AT. In the result notification performance, when it is decided to give AT in the AT lottery, it is announced that AT will be given, and when it is decided not to give AT, it is announced that AT will not be given. Details of the presentation will be explained using FIGS. 11(a22) to 12 and FIGS. 16(a19) to (a23).

Next, the relationship between point lottery and expectation level will be explained. In this embodiment, the expectation level is designed to be high when a predetermined event (replay win) occurs among a plurality of types of events (winning of a winning combination). Here, the plural types of events are the winning of winning combinations. Further, the predetermined event is a replay win.

The main control unit 41 performs a process of determining whether to grant AT based on the occurrence of a predetermined event (replay win) in CZ. Note that the occurrence of the predetermined event is not limited to the winning of a replay, but may be the winning of a rare combination, the winning of a bell, or a combination thereof.

In this embodiment, control over the AT is determined based on points acquired in the CZ (also referred to as "acquired points"). When controlled by CZ, the acquired points are initialized to 0 points (also referred to as "pt").

The main control unit 41 performs a point lottery when an internal lottery is performed based on the start operation and a replay is won. For example, one of 0 points (also referred to as "pt"), 1 pt, and 2 pt is determined by a point lottery. Points determined by point lottery are added to the acquired points.

Furthermore, the rate at which a decision to grant AT is made differs between the suggested period and the non-suggested period. In the present embodiment, point lottery is performed such that the expected value of the determined points is higher in the suggestion period than in the non-suggestion period.

Then, as the game progresses and a start operation is performed to start the final game (20th game) of CZ, an AT lottery is performed. In the AT lottery, it is determined whether or not to award AT based on the points earned in CZ. In the AT lottery, the lottery is conducted in such a way that the larger the acquired points, the easier it is to decide to grant AT.

For example, if the acquired points are 0 points, the decision to grant AT is not made, and when the acquired points are 2 points, the decision to grant AT is higher than when the acquired points are 1 point. The decision to grant AT is higher when the number of points earned is 3 points than when the number of points earned is 2 points, and when the number of points earned reaches 4 points, there is a 100% probability that AT will be granted. A decision to grant may be made.

When the AT lottery result indicates that the AT should be awarded, a result notification effect is executed to notify the player that the AT should be awarded. Then, when a start operation is performed to start the next game, the CZ ends and the game is controlled by the AT.

On the other hand, if the decision to provide AT is not made, a result notification effect is executed to notify that the decision to provide AT has been made. Then, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the CZ ends and the advantageous section is controlled normally.

As explained above, the main control unit 41 performs a point lottery when a replay is won in CZ, updates the acquired points based on the point lottery, and performs an AT lottery based on the acquired points in the final game of CZ. Then, it is determined whether or not to grant AT. In this way, the main control unit 41 performs a process of determining whether or not to grant AT based on the fact that the replay has been won.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute point acquisition condition notification. By the point acquisition condition notification, it is reported that an event that increases the expectation level is a predetermined event in both the suggestion period and the non-suggestion period.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8(b1) and (b2), by displaying the text image "Expected for replay", the level of expectation increases as a point lottery is held based on winning replay. is shown. In this way, the point acquisition condition notification is performed in the same manner in both the suggestion period and the non-suggestion period.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a replay winning suggestion effect. The replay winning suggestion performance is a performance suggesting that the replay has won. As shown in FIGS. 8(b1) and (b2), when the replay wins in the no-suggestion period, the sub-control unit 91 suggests the replay win in a less conspicuous manner than when the replay wins in the suggestion period. Execute the performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b1), during the no suggestion period, three small images including a character image "!" are displayed as a replay winning suggestion effect. On the other hand, during the suggestion period, three images of large replay symbols are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the replay winning suggestion effect may be executed in an inconspicuous manner during the non-suggestion period by lowering the execution rate of the replay winning suggestion effect during the suggestion period than during the suggestion period. good.

As explained above, since the specific period (CZ) includes a no-suggestion period in which no expectation-level suggestion effect is executed, there is a period in which it is not possible to grasp the level of expectation regarding the granting of AT. It can last suitably. In addition, since the replay winning suggestion performance is executed when the replay that is the trigger for determining whether or not to grant AT during the no suggestion period is won, the interest of the game is not spoiled. In addition, when a replay wins during a no-suggestion period in which no expectation-suggesting performance is performed, the replay win-suggestion performance is performed in a less conspicuous manner than when a replay wins during a suggestion period, so it is suitable depending on the situation. It is possible to perform a replay suggesting winning. In addition, in CZ effect pattern A, an explanatory effect that explains the conditions for AT to be granted during the no-suggestion period that is controlled when controlled in a specific period is executed, so the explanation effect for AT to be granted is executed. It is possible to deepen the understanding of the conditions and improve the interest of the game. In this way, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation during the specific period.

Next, a case in which CZ effect pattern B is executed will be described using FIG. 8(c). In the explanation of FIG. 8(c), parts common to the explanation using FIGS. 8(a), (b1), and (b2) above will be omitted. For example, in CZ performance pattern B as well, expectation level suggesting performance, replay winning suggestion performance, and point acquisition condition notification are executed.

In CZ presentation pattern A, when it is controlled by CZ, it is first controlled to a non-suggested period, and then controlled to a suggested period. In contrast, in CZ presentation pattern B, it is different from CZ presentation pattern A in that when it is controlled by CZ, it is first controlled to a suggested period, and then controlled to a non-suggested period.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), in the normal advantageous section, if CZ is won, control will be given to CZ. When CZ effect pattern B is selected and controlled by CZ, control is first performed in a suggested period. Then, after the suggestion period ends, the period is controlled to be no suggestion period.

Furthermore, when the suggested period ends, it becomes the final game of CZ. In the final game of CZ, an AT lottery is held and if it is decided to award AT, the next game is controlled by AT. On the other hand, if it is not determined to provide AT, the advantageous section from the next game is controlled normally. In the final game of CZ, similarly to CZ effect pattern B, a result notification effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8(d1), a mission performance using specific characters (characters A to F) is executed during the suggestion period. The mission performance is a performance that is repeated for each game.

As shown in FIG. 8(d2), the explanation effect is executed during the no-suggestion period. In the explanation performance, the specific character is explained and the conditions for giving AT are explained.

For example, the specific characters include characters A to F. As shown in FIG. 8(b1), on the liquid crystal display 51, a presentation explaining character A is being executed as an explanation presentation. The mission performance, explanation performance, and result notification performance in CZ performance pattern B will be explained in detail using FIGS. 14 to 16.

As explained above, in CZ performance pattern B, an explanation performance that explains the conditions for AT to be granted during the no-suggestion period that is controlled after the end of the suggestion period is executed, so AT is not granted. In addition to deepening the understanding of the conditions for playing the game, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of anticipation toward the end of the specific period (CZ), and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In this way, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation during the specific period.

[An example of a performance using CZ performance pattern A]
Next, an example of the effect by the CZ effect pattern A will be described. Figures 9 to 12 are diagrams for explaining an example of the effect by the CZ effect pattern A. Assume that the game is currently controlled in the normal advantageous zone. In the normal advantageous zone, as shown in Figure 9 (a1), an image showing a character walking on a road is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of a road.

Next, assume that CZ is won in the advantageous section normal. Furthermore, at this time, it is assumed that it is decided to perform a performance using CZ performance pattern A as a performance during CZ. In this case, when controlled by CZ, first, the control is performed without any suggestion period. Then, after the non-suggestion period ends, the control is performed to a suggestion period.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game after the CZ-winning game, it is controlled by CZ and is controlled indefinitely. During the CZ, an image of the sun is displayed as a background image on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 9(a2). Further, in connection with the start of the no-suggestion period, a title display effect related to the start of the no-suggestion period is executed.

Specifically, in the first game started by CZ, an image including a character image "CZ entry" indicating that the game is controlled by CZ is displayed as a title display effect. Further, a display may be made that allows identification of the start of the explanation performance.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game, the title display effect ends and an explanation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 9(a3). Character A among the specific characters is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As described above, the explanatory performance is a performance that explains the conditions for being given AT over a plurality of games (eight games), and is a performance that explains a specific character. After that, when the control is performed during the suggested period, the mission performance is executed.

The mission performance is a performance that is repeated for each game, and is a performance using a specific character. Then, when the suggestion period ends, in the final game of CZ, a result notification effect is executed to notify whether or not a decision to provide AT has been made. Also in the notification result presentation, a presentation using a specific character is performed.

Specifically, in this example, a "six people reach the goal" performance is executed as a mission performance. The explanation performance, mission performance, and notification result performance executed in CZ are performances executed as a series of stories using characters A to F.

The "Six people will reach the goal" production is a production that consists of a story in which all six specific characters (Characters A to F) participate in a marathon tournament, and all six characters aim to complete the marathon. It is. In the "Six people reach the goal" effect, an image (video) showing six people running in a marathon event is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In the "Six people reach the goal" performance, the command for the mission performance is for all six characters (Characters A to F) to complete the marathon (reach the goal) in the marathon event. If all characters A to F reach the goal, it means that the instructions for the mission production have been cleared. If even one person is unable to reach the goal, it means that the instructions for the mission production have not been cleared.

Whether or not the above commands have been completed is notified by the notification result presentation. In the notification result presentation, an image is displayed indicating whether or not all of the characters A through F will reach the goal. If a decision is made to grant AT, an image is displayed indicating that all of the characters A through F will reach the goal. On the other hand, if a decision is not made to grant AT, an image (video) is displayed indicating that any of the characters A through F failed to reach the goal.

Then, in the explanation performance executed before the mission performance, the characters A to F are explained and the conditions for giving AT are explained. Specifically, an image that explains that the characters that appear in the mission production and result notification production are characters A to F, and suggests how characters A to F should act to receive AT. is displayed.

That is, in the explanatory performance, the content of the mission performance to be executed is suggested in advance, and in the result notification performance, a performance is performed that suggests the conditions under which AT is given.

In addition, there are multiple types of mission performances. The conditions for drawing points may differ depending on the mission performance. For example, the point drawing may be performed on the condition that a rare role is won, or the point drawing may be performed on the condition that a rare role or a replay is won. Also, which mission performance is executed may be determined by drawing lots.

Furthermore, the ratio of whether AT is given or not (also referred to as "mission expectation level") differs depending on which of the mission effects is executed. For example, when performing a mission performance with high mission expectation, when performing a point lottery, a lottery may be performed so that high points are determined.

As shown in FIG. 9(a3), an image (video) of character A running is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the explanation in the explanation performance includes an explanation using subtitle display and an explanation using audio output. On the liquid crystal display 51, a text image "Today is a marathon" is displayed as a subtitle display. At the same time, the speakers 53 and 54 output the voice "Today is the marathon."

Through this kind of presentation, the player can recognize that a marathon tournament is being held and that character A is one of the participants in the marathon tournament. In this way, in the explanatory performance, explanations are given using images (videos) of characters, and also by displaying subtitles and audio narrations (dialogues).

In addition, the text image "Looking forward to replay" is displayed as a point acquisition condition notification. This suggests that expectations are high when winning a replay. Thereafter, the point acquisition condition notification is performed in the non-suggestion period and the suggestion period.

When the next game starts, as shown in FIG. 9(a4), an image in which running character B appears in addition to running character A is displayed. Further, a character image "My friends..." is displayed, and a voice "My friends..." is output. Thereby, the player can recognize that his two friends (Characters A and B) are participating in the marathon tournament.

It is assumed that the player wins the replay when the start operation for playing the next game is performed. At this time, it is assumed that it is determined that 1pt of points will be awarded through a point lottery. As a result, the acquired point becomes 1pt. Further, at this time, it is assumed that it is decided to execute a replay winning suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 9(a5), three small images including a character image "!" are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect.

Further, a character image "Two people?" is displayed, and a voice "Two people?" is output. This suggests that there may be three or more friends participating in the marathon event.

When the next game starts, as shown in FIG. 9(a6), an image in which running characters C and D appear in addition to running characters A and B is displayed. Further, a character image "4 people?" is displayed, and a voice "4 people?" is output. This suggests the possibility that there are four or more companions.

When the next game starts, as shown in FIG. 9(a7), an image is displayed in which running characters E and F appear in addition to running characters A to D. Further, the character image "6 people" is displayed and the voice "6 people" is output. This allows the player to recognize that six of his friends (Characters A to F) are participating in the marathon tournament.

When the next game starts, an image in which a big man appears is displayed, as shown in FIG. 9 (a8). Further, a character image "Disturber Appears" is displayed, and a voice "Disturber Appears" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the big man may interfere with the marathon of his six friends.

When the next game starts, an image of a signboard with "Goal" written on it is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10(a9). Furthermore, the character image ``The goal is here'' is displayed, and the voice ``The goal is here'' is output. This suggests a story in which six friends (characters A to F) are aiming for a goal even though they are hindered by a giant man.

When the next game starts, the no-suggestion period ends and the explanation performance ends. At the same time, it is controlled for a limited period of time and the mission performance begins. At this time, in connection with the start of the suggestion period, a mission display effect related to the start of the suggestion period is executed.

Specifically, when a start operation is performed to start the suggested period, as shown in FIG. 10 (a10), a text image "Six people reach the goal" is displayed as a mission display effect. This allows the players to recognize that the command for the mission presentation is for six players to reach the goal.

At the same time, based on the content explained in the explanatory presentation, the player can recognize that "goal" means to reach the goal in a marathon tournament, and that "six people" are characters A to F. . Furthermore, the players can recognize that there is a possibility that all six players will not be able to reach the goal because they will be hindered by the big man.

In addition, it can be recognized that a benefit (AT) will be given when all six people reach the goal. Note that the mission display effect may be executed in the starting game of the suggestion period, or may be executed in the ending game of the non-suggestion period (for example, after the third stop operation).

Furthermore, a display indicating the above-mentioned mission expectation level is displayed on the screen. For example, 1 to 5 star images are displayed on the screen depending on the mission expectations. The higher the mission expectations, the more star images will be displayed. In the "Six people reach the goal" performance, three star images are displayed that suggest that the level of mission expectation is moderate.

Further, as described above, during the suggestion period, the expectation level suggestion effect is executed. In the expectation level suggesting performance, the expectation level is suggested depending on whether the color is white, blue, green, or red. Note that the suggestion of the degree of expectation suggests the degree of expectation regarding the provision of AT in accordance with the acquired points obtained through the point lottery. On the other hand, regarding the above-mentioned mission expectation level, an advantageous point lottery is held depending on the mission performance that is executed, and the advantageous level of the point lottery is indicated by the expectation level (indicating the expectation level of the mission performance itself). thing).

The background color when the control is performed during the suggestion period is determined by lottery according to the points (earned points) obtained when the control is performed during the suggestion period. The higher the number of points earned, the more expected a background color will be determined. In this example, the point earned when the suggestion period is controlled is 1 point, and a blue background image is displayed as the expectation level suggestion effect. Note that the mission display effect may be executed in the final game without any suggestion period.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game (Nth game from the start of CZ),
Suppose you win the replay. At this time, it is assumed that it is determined that 1pt of points will be awarded through a point lottery. As a result, the acquired points will be 2pt (1pt+1pt). Further, at this time, it is assumed that it is decided to execute a replay winning suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 10 (a11), three large replay symbol images are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect.

Assume that the number of acquired points increases from 1 pt to 2 pt, so that it is decided that an expectation level suggesting performance with an even higher level of expectation will be executed. Here, a decision is made to change the background image from "blue" to "green", which has a higher expectation level. In this way, in the expectation level suggesting performance, the expectation level changes depending on the currently acquired points.

Then, an image of a large man appearing in front of running character A is displayed. Further, a character image "Disturber Appears" is displayed, and a voice "Disturber Appears" is output. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big man is obstructing the running of character A.

When the first stop operation is performed, an image of an ally character appearing from behind the giant man and attacking the giant man is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10 (a12). Further, the character image "Sukedachi Sanjo" is displayed and the voice "Sukedachi Sanjo" is output. This allows the player to recognize that an ally character has appeared who is attempting to eliminate the large man who is obstructing the player's run.

When the second stop operation is performed, an image of an ally character appearing and continuing to attack the big man is displayed. When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (a13), an image is displayed in which character A is defeated by an ally character, is no longer obstructed by the big man, and character A starts running again. Further, the character image "exclude" is displayed and the voice "exclude" is output. As a result, the player can recognize that the big man has been successfully eliminated and that the character A has started running towards the goal again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (a14), an image including the text image "Expectations UP" is displayed on the screen, and the background image changes from "blue" to "green", which has even higher expectations. do. At the same time, the voice "Expectation Level UP" is output.

In this manner, in the mission presentation, a presentation based on a story that is completed in one game is executed. For example, in the example above, when a large man obstructs your run, if you succeed in eliminating the large man, the background image will change to a highly anticipated background image, and if you fail to eliminate the large man, the effect will change to a highly anticipated background image. An effect that changes to a highly anticipated background image is not executed. Then, as will be explained below, such effects are repeated for each game.

Assume that the player does not win the replay when a start operation is performed to start the next game (N+1 game from the start of CZ). At this time, the acquired points still remain at 2pt. As shown in FIG. 10 (a15), an image in which a large man appears in front of running character B is displayed. Further, the character image "Appears again" is displayed and the voice "Appears again" is output. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big man is obstructing the running of character B.

When the first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 10 (a16), an image is displayed in which the big man continues to block the running character B. Furthermore, a text image "Can't move forward" is displayed and a sound "Can't move forward" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the big man continues to obstruct the running of character B.

Even if the second stop operation is performed, a similar image is displayed. When the third stop operation is performed, Figure 11
As shown in (a17), an image in which a large man is displayed in a large size is displayed. Further, a character image "Standing..." is displayed and a voice "Standing..." is output. As a result, the player can recognize that the running of character B has stopped due to the interference from the giant man (that the player has failed to eliminate the giant man).

It is assumed that the player wins the replay when a start operation is performed to start the next game (N+2 game from the start of CZ). At this time, it is assumed that it is determined that 1pt of points will be awarded through a point lottery. As a result, the acquired points will be 3pt (2pt+1pt). Further, at this time, it is assumed that it is decided to execute a replay winning suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 11 (a18), three large replay symbol images are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect.

Assume that the number of acquired points increases from 2 pts to 3 pts, so that it is decided that an expectation level suggesting performance with a higher level of expectation will be executed. Here, a decision is made to change the background image from "green" to "red", which has a higher expectation level.

Then, an image of a giant man appearing in front of running characters C and F is displayed. Further, the text image "Appears again" is displayed and the voice "Appears again" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the giant man is obstructing the running of characters C and F.

When the first stop operation is performed, an image of an ally character appearing from behind the giant man and attacking the giant man is displayed, as shown in FIG. 11 (a19). Further, the character image "Sukedachi Sanjo" is displayed and the voice "Sukedachi Sanjo" is output. This allows the player to recognize that an ally character has appeared who is attempting to eliminate the large man who is obstructing the player's run.

When the second stop operation is performed, an image of an ally character appearing and continuing to attack the big man is displayed. When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 11 (a20), an image is displayed in which characters C and F start running again, with the big man no longer obstructing them as they are defeated by their ally characters. Further, the character image "exclude" is displayed and the voice "exclude" is output. As a result, the player can recognize that the giant man has been successfully eliminated and the characters C and F have started running toward the goal again.

After that, as shown in FIG. 11 (a21), an image including the text image "Expectations UP" is displayed on the screen, and the background image changes from "green" to "red", which indicates even higher expectations. do. At the same time, the voice "Expectation Level UP" is output.

Thereafter, when a plurality of games have been played and a start operation for starting the final game (20th game) of CZ is performed, the suggested period ends. Further, when the start operation is performed, an AT lottery is performed. In the AT lottery, it is determined whether or not to award AT based on the points (3 points) acquired in CZ.

Below, we will use Figures 11 (a22) to (a24) and Figures 12 (a25) to (a27) to explain the case where a decision to grant an AT is made in the AT lottery, and Figures 11 (a22) to (a24) and Figures 12 (a28) to (a30) to explain the case where a decision to grant an AT is not made in the AT lottery. In either case, the screen transitions from Figure 11 (a22) to (a24) are the same.

When the final game of CZ starts, a result notification effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. First, as shown in FIG. 11 (a22), an image of character C reaching the goal is displayed.
The character image "GOAL" is displayed and the voice "GOAL" is output, thereby enabling the player to recognize that one of the six players has reached the goal.

When the first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 11 (a23), an image is displayed showing characters F and E also reaching the finish line. In addition, the text image "GOAL" is displayed and the sound "GOAL" is output. This allows the player to recognize that three of the six people have reached the finish line.

When the second stop operation is performed, an image in which characters A and D have also reached the goal is displayed, as shown in FIG. 11 (a24). Further, a character image "One more person..." is displayed and a voice "One more person..." is output. This allows the players to recognize that five of the six players have reached the goal and that if one more player reaches the goal, AT will be awarded.

If a decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery, the following will occur. When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 12 (a25), an image in which character B reaches the goal and all six players reach the goal is displayed. Furthermore, a text image "Everyone Goals" is displayed and a voice "Everyone Goals" is output. As a result, the player can recognize that he/she has cleared the command of the mission presentation, ``Six players should reach the goal.''

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (a26), an image including the character image "WIN" is displayed. Furthermore, the voice "WIN" is output. This notifies the user that the decision to provide AT has been made. When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, control to CZ ends and control is then transferred to AT. During AT, as shown in FIG. 12 (a27), a girl character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with a background image of stars.

On the other hand, if a decision to award an AT is not made in the AT lottery, the following occurs. When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 12 (a28), an image is displayed in which five out of six players have reached the finish line, with the last character B not reaching the finish line. Furthermore, the text image "One retires" is displayed and the sound "One retires" is output. This allows the player to recognize that he or she has not been able to complete the mission command to "reach the finish line with six players."

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (a29), an image including the character image "LOSE..." is displayed, and the screen becomes dark. Furthermore, the voice "LOSE..." is output. This notifies the user that the decision to provide AT has not been made. When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the control to CZ ends and the advantageous section is controlled normally. During the normal advantageous section, a girl character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of the city, as shown in FIG. 12 (a29).

Next, an example of the effect when controlled by AT during the no-suggestion period will be explained. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when controlled by AT during the no-suggestion period. The flow from FIGS. 13(a1) to (a6) is the same as that of FIGS. 9(a1) to (a6), so the details will be omitted.

Assume that the game is currently being controlled in the normal advantageous zone. In the normal advantageous zone, as shown in FIG. 13 (a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a performance image for the normal advantageous zone.

Next, assume that CZ is won in the advantageous section normal. Furthermore, at this time, it is assumed that it is decided to perform a performance based on CZ performance pattern A as a performance during CZ. When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, as shown in FIG. 13(a2), an effect image of the normal advantageous section is displayed, and a title display effect is executed.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game, an explanation effect is executed as shown in FIG. 13(a3). Also, at this time, it is assumed that the player wins the replay and it is determined that 1 pt point will be awarded through the point lottery. As a result, the earned point will be 1pt. Furthermore, it is decided to execute a replay winning suggestion effect, and three small images including a character image "!" are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game, an explanatory effect is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 13 (a4). When a start operation is performed to start the next game, an explanatory effect is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 13(a5). Also, at this time, it is assumed that the player wins the replay and it is determined that 1 pt point will be awarded through the point lottery. As a result, the acquired points will be 2pt (1pt+1pt). Three small images including a character image "!" are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect.

When a start operation is performed to start the next game, an explanatory effect is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 13(a6). Also, at this time, it is assumed that the player wins the replay and it is determined that 2pt points will be awarded through a point lottery. As a result, the acquired points will be 4pt (2pt+2pt). Three small images including a character image "!" are displayed on the screen as a replay winning suggestion effect.

In this embodiment, even if the points acquired during the no-suggestion period reach 4pt, the AT lottery is performed in the final game of CZ. Then, if the points acquired in the AT lottery are 4pt, a decision is made to award AT with a 100% probability.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of acquired points reaches 4pt during the no-suggestion period, it may be determined to provide AT. Then, the AT may be made to control from the game following the game. In this case, when a decision is made to grant AT during the no-suggestion period, the explanatory performance is interrupted and an AT confirmation performance is executed to notify that the decision to grant AT has been made.

Specifically, in a game where the acquired points have reached 4pt, when the third stop operation is performed, the AT confirmation effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 13(a7), a cut-in image including an image of a flying girl and a text image "Let's go!" is displayed on the screen. As a result, the explanatory performance is interrupted.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13(a8), a character image "AT confirmed" is displayed on the screen. This notifies the user that the decision to provide AT has been made. When a start operation is performed to start the next game, control to CZ ends and control is then controlled by AT.

Note that the present invention is not limited to displaying a cut-in image as described above, and any type of image may be displayed on the entire screen to interrupt the explanation performance. In addition, if you want to interrupt the explanation performance, you may interrupt it at the stage where the explanation ends (for example, at the end of the explanation for each game), or at the stage in the middle of the explanation (for example, when the audio ``Today is a marathon'' is output). The process may be interrupted in the middle state).

[Example of performance using CZ performance pattern B]
Next, an example of performance using CZ performance pattern B will be explained. 14 to 16 are diagrams for explaining an example of the effect based on the CZ effect pattern B.

Assume that the advantageous section is currently being controlled normally. During the normal advantageous section, the effect image during the normal advantageous section is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIG. 14(a1). Next, assume that CZ is won in the advantageous section normal. Furthermore, at this time, it is assumed that it is decided to perform a performance using CZ performance pattern B as a performance during CZ.

When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, it is controlled by CZ and also during a suggested period. As shown in FIG. 14(a2), an effect image during the advantageous section normal is displayed, and a title display effect is executed.

When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, a mission performance starts. As shown in FIG. 14(a3), a text image "Six people reach the goal" is displayed as a mission display effect. The flow of the effects from FIG. 14(a3) to FIG. 15(a11) is the same as that of FIG. 10(a10) to FIG. 11(a24), so a detailed explanation will be omitted. However, in the above description, the states shown in FIGS. 11(a22) to (a24) were explained as result notification effects, but in this example, these states are executed as mission effects.

In Fig. 14 (a3) to Fig. 15 (a11), in response to the command "Reach the finish line with six people," six characters (characters A to F) run toward the finish line while being hindered by a big man, and a mission performance is executed in which a series of images (videos) are displayed until five of the six reach the finish line. The only character who does not reach the finish line is character B.

In the state of FIG. 15 (a11), when a start operation is performed to start the next game, the suggestion period ends and the mission performance ends. At the same time, the explanation effect is started while being controlled to have no suggestion period.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 15 (a12), an image of running character B is displayed as an explanatory effect. Further, the character image "Last person" is displayed and the voice "Last person" is output. Thereby, the player can recognize that the last character B, character B, is heading towards the goal.

When the next game starts, an image of a black character running is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (a13). Further, a character image "Chasing figure" is displayed and a voice "Chasing figure" is output. This allows the player to recognize that character B is being chased by a black character.

When the next game starts, an image of a black character approaching character A from behind is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (a14). Furthermore, the text image "I have caught up" is displayed and the voice "I have caught up" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the black character is approaching character B.

When the next game starts, an image in which a black character has passed character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (a15). Further, the character image "Omitted" is displayed and the voice "Omitted" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the black character has passed character B.

When the next game starts, an image of character A overtaking a black character is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (a16). Furthermore, the character image "I overtook" is displayed and the voice "I overtook" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the black character and character B are competing for ranking.

When the next game starts, an image showing the goal is displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (a17). Furthermore, the text image "Goal is near" is displayed and the voice "Goal is near" is output. This allows the player to recognize that the goal is near.

When the next game starts, as shown in FIG. 16 (a18), an image of character A running slightly ahead of the black character is displayed. Further, a text image "Win or Lose" is displayed and a voice "Win or Lose" is output. Thereby, the player can recognize that not only all six players reach the goal, but also that character A beats the black character and reaches the goal as a condition for being awarded AT.

When the next game starts, the no-suggestion period ends and the explanation performance ends. At the same time, the result notification performance starts. As shown in FIG. 16 (a19), the text image "Beat your rival" is displayed on the screen. Thereby, the player can recognize that AT will be awarded when character A defeats the rival black character and reaches the goal.

When the first stop operation is performed, an image of character A and a black character competing for a goal is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (a20). Furthermore, the text image "Just a little more" is displayed and the voice "Just a little more" is output. Thereby, the player can recognize that character A and the black character are competing for ranking just before the goal.

When the second stop operation is performed, an image in which character A is ahead of the black character is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (a21). Further, a character image "Looks like I'm going to win" is displayed, and a voice "Looks like I'm going to win" is output. This allows the player to recognize that character A is likely to win against the black character.

When the third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 16 (a22), an image in which character A reaches the goal before the black character is displayed. Furthermore, the character image "Goal" is displayed and the voice "Goal" is output. As a result, the player can recognize that all six players have reached the goal, and that character A has achieved the goal by defeating the rival black character.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (a22), an image in which character A has reached the goal before the black character is displayed. Furthermore, the character image "Goal" is displayed and the voice "Goal" is output. As a result, the player can recognize that all six players have reached the goal, and that character A has achieved the goal by defeating the rival black character.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (a23), an image including the character image "WIN" is displayed. Furthermore, the voice "WIN" is output. This notifies the user that the decision to provide AT has been made. When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, control to CZ ends and control is then transferred to AT. During AT, a girl character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a background image of stars, as shown in FIG. 16 (a24). Note that if the decision to give AT is not made, an image of a black character finishing the race and character A falling and retiring from the marathon may be displayed as a result notification effect.

As explained above, in connection with the end of a CZ, a result notification effect is executed to notify whether or not AT has been granted in the CZ. Further, the result notification performance is a performance using a specific character (character B). Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (a12) to FIG. 16 (a18), an explanatory performance that explains a specific character used in the result notification performance is executed during the no-suggestion period.

[AT lamp control]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes an AT lamp. The AT lamp lights up to indicate that AT is in progress. In other words, the player can recognize that AT is in progress because the AT lamp is lit.

The control of the AT lamp is explained below. Figure 17 is a diagram for explaining the control of the AT lamp. The sub-control unit 91 performs processing to control the AT lamp. Figure 17(a) shows an example in which control is made from the CZ to the AT, and after the result presentation is executed in the AT, control is made from the AT to the normal advantageous zone (normal).

The result performance is a performance that notifies the result of the game during AT. For example, as a result performance, after the third stop operation of the final game of AT is performed, a count image for indicating the total number of medals paid out during AT is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the total number of medals paid out during AT is 100, a result image including the text image "TOTAL 100" is displayed.

When the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the off state to the on state in connection with the control to the AT, as shown in FIG. 17(b2), after changing the AT lamp from the off state to the specific state, to change it to the lit state. In this embodiment, the specific state is a blinking state. Note that, as shown in FIG. 17(b1), the AT lamp may be changed from the off state to the on state without changing to the specific state.

Note that in this embodiment, the off state is not limited to a state in which the AT lamp is completely turned off, but also a state in which the brightness is so low that the player looking at the AT lamp feels that the AT lamp is off. This also includes things like turning on an AT lamp in a (dark) state. Further, the lighting state is not limited to lighting the AT lamp at a constant brightness. If the player who sees the AT lamp lights up the AT lamp with such high brightness (brightness) that it looks like the AT lamp is on, then at what brightness is the AT lamp turned on? It may be.

In the example of FIG. 17(a), at t1, when control to CZ ends and control to AT occurs, the AT lamp changes from an extinguished state to a blinking state. For example, t1 is the timing at which a start operation is performed to start the first game of AT. The AT lamp blinks between t1 and t2, and at t2, the AT lamp changes from a blinking state to a lighting state.

In this way, when the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a lit state in relation to control of the AT, the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a specific state and then changed to a lit state, which can increase the interest of the game when the AT starts. This allows for optimal control of the AT lamp, which indicates that it is an AT by lighting it up.

Further, when changing the AT lamp from a lighting state to an unlighting state in connection with the end to the specific state AT, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from a lighting state to a lighting state as shown in FIG. 17(b5). After changing to the special state, change to the off state. In this embodiment, the special state is a state in which the light is gradually turned off. In other words, control is performed such that the AT lamp is gradually reduced in brightness from a lit state, and is finally turned off.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 17(b3), the AT lamp may be changed from the on state to the off state without changing from the on state to the special state. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17(b4), the AT lamp may be changed from a lit state to a specific state (blinking state) and then changed to an off state.

In the example of FIG. 17(a), at t3, the AT lamp is changed from a lighting state to a special state (a state where the light is gradually turned off) at the start of execution of the result effect. For example, the start of execution of the result performance at t4 is the timing after the third stop operation is performed in the final game of AT.

At t4, when the AT lamp is completely turned off, the AT lamp has changed from the special state to the off state. Then, when a start operation is performed to start the next game after the game in which the result effect is being executed, at t5, AT ends and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

In this way, when changing the AT lamp from the lit state to the off state in connection with the end of AT, the AT lamp is changed from the on state to the special state and then changed to the off state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

In the above example, when changing the AT lamp from an off state to a on state in connection with control over the AT, the timing for performing the start operation to start the first game of the AT (t1 in FIG. 17(a)) , an example has been described in which the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the specific state and then changed to the on state. There are multiple types of triggers for changing such an AT lamp from an off state to a on state.

For example, the multiple types of triggers include triggers that are established by the start of control to AT (AT start) as described above, triggers that are established by confirmation of control to AT (AT winning), and triggers that are established by the start of rotation of the reels. This includes an opportunity that is established when a starting operation is performed, and an opportunity that is established when a symbol combination is derived.

For example, in the example of being controlled by the AT shown in FIG. 12, the timing when the start operation as shown in FIG. 12 (a27) is performed and control to the AT starts, or the timing when the control to the AT starts as shown in FIG. The AT lamp may start blinking at the timing when the symbol combination is derived by the stop operation. Further, the AT lamp may start blinking when it is decided to give AT by the AT lottery performed when the start operation is performed.

In addition, if it is decided to give AT during a bonus and the AT is controlled after the bonus ends, the player is made to operate the performance switch 56 after the bonus ends, and the AT is controlled at the timing of the operation. may be notified. In this case, the AT lamp starts blinking at the timing when the production switch 56 is operated.

In the above example, the control of the AT lamp has been described, but similar control is performed when the bonus lamp equipped in the slot machine 1 is turned on or off. The bonus lamp indicates that a bonus is being performed by lighting up. In other words, the player can recognize that a bonus is being performed by seeing that the bonus lamp is lit.

When changing the bonus lamp from the off state to the on state in connection with the control of the bonus, as shown in FIG. 17 (c2), the bonus lamp is turned on after changing from the off state to the specific state (flashing state). change the state. For example, the bonus lamp may start blinking at the timing when a bonus symbol combination is derived or at the timing when a start operation for starting the first bonus game is performed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 17(c1), the bonus lamp may be changed from the unlit state to the lit state without changing from the unlit state to the specific state.

In addition, when changing a bonus lamp from a lit state to an unlit state in connection with ending a bonus, the bonus lamp must be changed from a lit state to a special state (a state where it gradually goes out) and then changed to an unlit state. . For example, the blinking of the bonus lamp may be started at the timing when the bonus end condition is satisfied due to the payout due to the winning that occurred during the third stop.

Furthermore, in the case where a power outage occurs, which will be explained using FIG. 18 below, or when an error state, which will be explained using FIG. be exposed.

Next, the control of the AT lamp when a power interruption occurs will be described. Figure 18 is a diagram for explaining the control of the AT lamp when a power interruption occurs. Figure 18(a) shows how control is performed from CZ to AT, a power interruption occurs during the AT, and after the result presentation is executed during the AT that has recovered from the power interruption, control is performed from the AT to the normal advantageous zone (normal).

At t1 in FIG. 18(a), when control to CZ ends and control to AT occurs, the AT lamp changes from an extinguished state to a blinking state. Then, at t2, the AT lamp changes from a blinking state to a lighting state. It is assumed that after that, a power outage occurs at t3, and the power is restored from the power outage at t4.

When the sub-control unit 91 changes an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lit state when the power is restored, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the off state to a specific state (flashing state) and then changes it to the lit state.

Assume that at t3, the power supply to the slot machine is cut off due to a power outage or the like, and a power outage occurs. As a result, the AT lamp goes out. Then, at t4, when the power is restored from the power outage, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the blinking state. Then, at t5, the AT lamp changes from a blinking state to a lighting state.

After that, at t6, the AT lamp is changed from a lighting state to a special state (a state where the light is gradually turned off) at the start of execution of the result performance. At t7, when the AT lamp is completely turned off, the AT lamp changes from the special state to the off state. Then, when a start operation is performed to start the next game after the game in which the result effect is being executed, at t8, AT ends and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

In this way, when an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a specific state and then changed to a lit state, making it easy to understand that the AT is under control when the power is restored from the power outage. This allows for optimal control of the AT lamp, which lights up to indicate that it is an AT.

Here, the process of controlling the lamp executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 performs processing such as lighting or extinguishing various lamps through lamp control processing using a lamp control processing program. The various lamps include, for example, a side lamp 57, an AT lamp (AT lamp 58), and a bonus lamp (bonus lamp 59).

The sub-control unit 91 executes lamp control processing using a lamp control processing program in both cases of changing the AT lamp from an off state to a on state in relation to control of the AT (t1 to t2 in FIG. 18(a)) and changing the AT lamp that has become off due to a power interruption to a on state when the power is restored from the power interruption (t4 to t5 in FIG. 18(a)).

In other words, even when being controlled by the AT or when recovering from a power outage, a common program is called and a process for changing the AT lamp to the lighting state is performed. When lighting the AT lamp, a dedicated AT lamp lighting processing program may be called. The AT lamp lighting processing program is included in the lamp control processing program.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT command that can specify the control state of the AT to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 controls the lighting state of the AT lamp based on the command. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that it will be controlled by AT or that AT will end based on the AT command, it controls the AT lamp as described using FIG. 17.

At this time, when changing the AT lamp to the lighting state, the AT lamp lighting state data is updated so that it can be specified that the AT lamp is in the lighting state. The AT lamp lighting state data is data that can specify the state of the AT lamp before a power outage occurs, and is data stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c.

When changing the AT lamp to the off state, the AT lamp lighting state data is updated so that it can be specified that the AT lamp is in the off state. Note that in the case of a specific state or a special state, the AT lamp lighting state data may be updated by regarding it as a lighting state, or the AT lamp lighting state data may be updated as a specific state or a special state.

A predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c in which AT lamp lighting state data is stored is backed up so that it will not be erased even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped (power outage occurs). Therefore, when a power outage occurs and the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power outage, the sub-control unit 91 stores the AT lamp based on the information (AT lamp lighting state data) that can specify the AT lamp mode stored in the RAM 91c. change the aspect of

In the example at t4 in FIG. 18A, since the AT lamp was in the lit state at t3 before the power outage occurred, the AT lamp is controlled to be in the lit state at the time of recovery from the power outage. At this time, first, the light is changed to a blinking state, and then to a lighting state.

In addition, when a power interruption occurs and the power is restored, the main control unit 41 transmits a recovery command to the sub-control unit 91. After receiving the recovery command, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from an off state to an on state based on the recovery command.

Further, the slot machine 1 includes a plurality of lighting means different from the AT lamp. The plurality of lighting means include a side lamp 57. When changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state, the sub-control unit 91 also changes the plurality of lighting means from the off state to the on state. When the AT lamp is changed from a lit state to an off state, the plurality of lighting means are also changed from an off state to a lit state.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b1), when the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state, the side lamp 57 is also changed from the off state to the on state. Furthermore, when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state, the side lamp 57 is also changed from the lit state to the unlit state.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state in relation to the control of the AT, a performance is performed using a performance means different from the AT lamp. Producing means different from the AT lamp are, for example, the above-mentioned side lamp 57 and the speakers 53 and 54.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b1), when controlling the AT (t1 in FIG. 18(a)), when changing the AT lamp from the off state to the blinking state, the side lamp 57 is also turned off. Then, the speakers 53 and 54 output the sound effect A from the muted state.

Furthermore, when the AT lamp is changed from a blinking state to a lighting state (t2 in FIG. 18(a)), the side lamp 57 is also changed from a blinking state to a lighting state, and the speakers 53 and 54 stop outputting the sound effect A. to start outputting BGM during AT.

Further, when an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the AT lamp is restored from the power outage, a presentation using a presentation means different from that of the AT lamp is not performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b2), when changing the AT lamp from the off state to the blinking state at the time of recovery from a power outage (t4 in FIG. 18(a)), the side lamp 57 is turned off. Then, the speakers 53 and 54 start outputting BGM from the muted state to be output during AT.

Furthermore, when changing the AT lamp from a blinking state to a lighting state (t5 in FIG. 18(a)), the side lamp 57 continues to be lit, and the speakers 53 and 54 continue to output the BGM output during AT. . Note that the side lamp 57 may be changed to a lit state at the timing when the AT lamp is changed from a blinking state to a lit state, and the BGM to be output during AT may be output from the speakers 53 and 54.

Note that the liquid crystal display 51 may be used as a presentation means different from the AT lamp. For example, the color of a part of the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, the background color) may be changed in synchronization with the AT lamp. When the AT lamp lights up, the part of the area becomes the same color as the AT lamp, and when the AT lamp flashes, the part of the area changes color to make it appear as if it is blinking. It's okay.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state in relation to control of the AT when any one of a plurality of types of triggers is established. Here, the multiple types of triggers include, as described above, when control over AT starts (Fig. 18 (b1)), and when it is decided to grant AT during a bonus and the bonus ends. This is the case when control to the AT starts later (FIG. 18(b3)).

Even if any of the multiple types of triggers is established to change the AT lamp from the off state to the on state, the AT lamp is turned on after changing from the off state to a specific state (flashing state). change the state.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 18(b1) and (b3), even if the control to AT starts or if the control to AT starts after the end of the bonus, the AT lamp is turned off. It changes from flashing to blinking and then to lighting.

Further, depending on which one of the plurality of types of opportunities is established, the performance mode of the performance using other performance means differs. For example, when control to the AT starts, the side lamp 57 is changed from an off state to a blinking white state, and then to a white lighting state (FIG. 18 (b1)), while the bonus When control to AT is started after the end, the side lamp 57 is changed from an off state to a flashing red state, and then to a white lighting state (FIG. 18 (b3)). Good too.

In addition, when control to AT starts, the speakers 53 and 54 output sound effect A from the muted state and then output BGM to be output during AT (FIG. 18 (b1)), while at the same time, the bonus ends. When control to AT is started later, the speakers 53 and 54 may be configured to output sound effect B from the muted state and then output BGM to be output during AT (FIG. 18(b3)).

Next, the lighting state of the AT lamp when controlled to an error state will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the lighting state of the AT lamp when controlled to an error state. In FIG. 19, after being controlled from CZ to AT, it is controlled to an error state, and after the error state is resolved and a result effect is executed during AT, the advantageous section is controlled from AT to normal (normal). This shows how it looks like.

At t1 in FIG. 19, when control to CZ ends and control to AT occurs, the AT lamp changes from an extinguished state to a blinking state. Then, at t2, the AT lamp changes from a blinking state to a lighting state. It is assumed that the controller is then controlled to be in an error state at t3, and the error state is resolved at t4.

When changing the AT lamp from a lighting state to an off state due to a transition condition being satisfied and being controlled to a predetermined state while the AT lamp is in a lighting state, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from a lighting state to a special state. (a state in which the light is gradually turned off).

In this example, the transition condition is the occurrence of an error. Further, the predetermined state is an error state. When the main control unit 41 detects an error (when an error occurs), the main control unit 41 interrupts the progress of the game and controls the game to an error state. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs notification regarding the abnormality. Thereafter, when the error condition is cleared, the game progress is resumed. For example, the error includes an insertion abnormality regarding the insertion of medals from the medal insertion section, a dispensing abnormality regarding the dispensing of medals from the hopper, and the like.

As shown at t3 in FIG. 19, when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the off state due to an error occurring while the AT lamp is in the lit state and the AT lamp is controlled to be in the error state, the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the off state. To change to a light-off state without changing to a special state (a state in which the light is gradually turned off).

In this way, when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state due to the transition condition being satisfied and controlled to a predetermined state while the AT lamp is in the lit state, the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the special state. Since the light is turned off without being turned off, there is no possibility of giving the false impression that AT has ended when the control is performed to a predetermined state. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the lit state to the unlit state when the transition condition is satisfied and the AT lamp is controlled to the predetermined state when the AT lamp is in the lit state, and then changes the AT lamp to the predetermined state. When changing the AT lamp from an extinguished state to a lit state when control is completed, the AT lamp is changed from an extinguished state to a lit state without changing to a specific state (flashing state).

As shown at t4 in FIG. 19, when the error condition is resolved, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state without being changed to the blinking state.

Note that the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the lit state to the unlit state when the transition condition is satisfied and is controlled to a predetermined state (error state) when the AT lamp is in the lit state, and then changes the AT lamp to a predetermined state. When changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state when the control for the state (error state) is completed, the AT lamp should be changed from the off state to a specific state (blinking state) and then changed to the on state. You can also do this.

In this case, at t4 in FIG. 19, when the error condition is resolved, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the blinking state and then to the on state.

After that, at t6, the AT lamp is changed from a lighting state to a special state (a state where the light is gradually turned off) at the start of execution of the result performance. At t7, when the AT lamp is completely turned off, the AT lamp is changed from the special state to the off state. Then, when a start operation is performed to start the next game after the game in which the result effect is being executed, at t8, AT ends and the normal section is controlled normally.

In this embodiment, when an error state is controlled, an error lamp control process is executed to change the state of each of the multiple lamps to the state in the error state. For example, when an error state is controlled during AT by the error lamp control process, the AT lamp and side lamp 57 are turned off (t3), and when the error state is resolved, the AT lamp and side lamp 57 are turned on (t4).

In addition, if an error state occurs during AT, a predetermined lamp is turned on to identify the error state, and when the error state is resolved, the predetermined lamp is turned off. It's okay.

Further, as described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing such as lighting or extinguishing various lamps through lamp control processing using a lamp control processing program. When the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the off state in connection with the termination to AT (t5 to t6 in FIG. 19), and when the AT lamp is in the lit state, the transition condition is satisfied and a predetermined state (error state) is established. ), the lamp control process using the lamp control process program is executed in both cases where the AT lamp is changed from the on state to the off state (t3 in FIG. 19).

In other words, even when AT is terminated or controlled in an error state, a common program is called and a process is performed to turn the AT lamp off. When turning off the AT lamp, a dedicated AT lamp turning off processing program may be called. The AT lamp extinguishing processing program is a program included in the lamp control processing program. If the AT lamp is to be turned on by the error lamp control process, an AT lamp lighting process program may be called.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a slot machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 19. Regarding the slot machine according to the second embodiment, parts that are different from the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be explained, and other parts will be explained between the slot machine according to the first embodiment and the slot machine according to the second embodiment. Common with machines. Furthermore, the modifications and rewrites described in the first embodiment are also applicable to the second embodiment.

In the first embodiment, in the configuration described using FIGS. 1 to 19, the AT lamps are controlled as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19. In contrast, in the second embodiment, the AT lamp is controlled as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be explained.

[AT Lamp Control According to the Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown at t4 to t5 in Figure 18 (a), when the sub-control unit 91 changes an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the off state to a specific state and then changes it to the lit state.

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when changing the AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp to a turned off state. To change from a state to a lighting state without changing to a specific state.

In this way, when an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, it is possible to change the AT lamp to a lit state without changing the AT lamp from an off state to a specific state. , it is possible to make it difficult to give the misunderstanding that the AT is being controlled when recovering from a power outage. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as shown at t2 in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to enter a predetermined state (error state) when the transition condition (error occurrence) is satisfied when the AT lamp is in the lighting state. When an AT lamp is changed from a lit state to an extinguished state by being controlled, the AT lamp is changed to an extinguished state without changing from a lit state to a special state (a state in which it is gradually extinguished).

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT lamp when the transition condition (occurrence of an error) is satisfied and the AT lamp is in the lighting state and is controlled to a predetermined state (error state). When changing the lamp from a lit state to an extinguished state, the AT lamp is changed from a lit state to a special state (gradually extinguished state) and then changed to an unlit state.

In this way, when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state due to the transition condition being satisfied and controlled to a predetermined state while the AT lamp is in the lit state, the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the special state. Since the light is turned off after the light is turned off, it becomes easy to understand that the game will be interrupted at the AT. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

A detailed explanation will be given below using FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining control of the AT lamp according to the second embodiment. FIG. 20(a) is a diagram for explaining the lighting state of the AT lamp when a power outage occurs, and FIG. 20(b) is a diagram for explaining the lighting state of the AT lamp when an error occurs. This is a diagram.

First, the lighting state of the AT lamp when a power outage occurs will be explained. As shown at t1 in FIG. 20(a), when the control to the CZ ends and the control is started to the AT, the AT lamp changes from the off state to the blinking state. Then, at t2, the AT lamp changes from a blinking state to a lighting state. It is assumed that after that, a power outage occurs at t3, and the power is restored from the power outage at t4.

When changing an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, the sub control unit 91 does not change the AT lamp from an off state to a specific state (blinking state). Change to lit state.

At t4, when the power is restored from the power outage, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state. After that, at t5, the AT lamp is changed from a lighting state to a special state (a state where the light is gradually turned off) at the start of execution of the result effect.

At t6, when the AT lamp is completely turned off, the AT lamp changes from the special state to the off state. Then, when a start operation is performed to start the next game after the game in which the result effect is being executed, at t7, AT ends and the advantageous section is normally controlled.

Next, the lighting state of the AT lamp when an error occurs will be explained. As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the control to the CZ ends and the control is started to the AT, the AT lamp changes from the off state to the blinking state. Then, at t2, the AT lamp changes from a blinking state to a lighting state.

At t3 when an error occurs when the AT lamp is in the lighting state and the AT lamp is controlled to be in the error state, the AT lamp is changed from the lighting state to a special state (a state in which it is gradually turned off). At t4, the AT lamp is off. At t5 when the error condition has been resolved, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state.

After that, at t6, the AT lamp is changed from a lighting state to a special state (a state where the light is gradually turned off) at the start of execution of the result performance. At t7, when the AT lamp is completely turned off, the AT lamp is changed from the special state to the off state. Then, when a start operation is performed to start the next game after the game in which the result effect is being executed, at t8, AT ends and the normal section is controlled normally.

Note that the control of the AT lamp when a power outage occurs in the first embodiment and the control of the AT lamp when an error occurs in the second embodiment may be combined, or The control of the AT lamp at the time of error occurrence and the control of the AT lamp at the time of error occurrence in the first embodiment may be combined.

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

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Based on the fact that the decision result of the advance decision means is a specific decision result (for example, replay winning), a privilege granting determining means (for example, main control) determines whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, AT). a process of determining whether or not to grant AT by the unit 41);
Specific period control means (for example, main control) that controls a plurality of games (for example, 20 games) during a specific period (for example, CZ) during which the bonus award determination means decides whether or not to award the benefit. CZ control processing by the unit 41);
A specific suggestion performance execution means (for example, a replay winning suggestion by the sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific suggestion performance (for example, a replay winning suggestion performance) that suggests that the decision result of the advance decision means has become the specific decision result. (processing to execute the performance),
Expectation level suggesting performance execution means (for example, expectation level by the sub-control unit 91) that executes an expectation level suggesting performance that suggests the level of expectation regarding the granting of the benefit using one of a plurality of stage presentation modes (for example, background color). processing for executing a suggestive performance);
The specific period includes a suggestion period in which the expectation level suggestion performance is executed and a suggestion non-period in which the expectation level suggestion performance is not executed (for example, FIGS. 8(a) and (c)),
When the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the specific decision result in the no suggestion period, the specific suggestion performance execution means causes the decision result of the advance decision means to become the specific decision result in the suggestion period. The specific suggestion effect is executed in a less conspicuous manner than when the specific suggestion effect occurs (for example, FIGS. 8(b1), (b2), (d1), and (d2)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of determining whether or not to grant AT based on the fact that the replay has been won. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 is capable of controlling a plurality of games (20 games) during a specific period (CZ) in which it is determined whether or not to grant AT through the processing. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a replay winning suggestion effect that suggests that a replay has been won. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an expectation level suggesting performance that suggests the level of expectation regarding the provision of AT using any one of a plurality of stages of performance modes (background colors). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(c), the specific period (CZ) includes a suggestion period in which the expectation level suggestion performance is executed and a suggestion non-period in which the expectation level suggestion performance is not executed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8(b1), (b2), (d1), and (d2), the sub-control unit 91 controls whether the replay is won in the no-suggestion period or the replay is won during the suggestion period. To perform a replay winning suggestion performance in a less conspicuous performance mode.

In this way, since the specific period includes a non-suggestion period in which the expectation level suggestion performance is not executed, there is a period in which the expectation level regarding the provision of AT cannot be grasped, so it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation during the specific period. I can do it. In addition, since the replay winning suggestion performance is executed when the replay that is the trigger for determining whether or not to grant AT during the no suggestion period is won, the interest of the game is not spoiled. In addition, when a replay wins during a no-suggestion period in which no expectation-suggesting performance is performed, the replay win-suggestion performance is executed in a less conspicuous manner than when a replay wins during a suggestion period, so it is suitable depending on the situation. It is possible to perform a replay suggesting winning. In this way, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation during the specific period.

(1-2) Explanatory effects (for example, FIG. 8 ( b1))) further comprising an explanatory effect execution means (for example, a process for executing an explanatory effect by the sub-control unit 91),
When controlled in the specific period, it is controlled in the no-suggestion period, and after the no-suggestion period ends, it is controlled in the suggestion period (for example, FIG. 8(a));
The explanatory effect execution means executes the explanatory effect during the no-suggestion period (for example, FIG. 8(b1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b1), the sub-control unit 91 can execute an explanatory performance that explains the conditions for granting AT over a plurality of games (eight games). . Also,
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the control is performed during a specific period, the control is performed to a no-suggestion period, and after the no-suggestion period ends, the control is changed to a period with suggestions. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8(b1), an explanation effect is executed during the no-suggestion period.

In this way, an explanatory performance that explains the conditions for AT to be granted during the no-suggestion period that is controlled when the specific period is controlled is executed, so it is difficult to understand the conditions for AT to be granted. It is possible to deepen the game and improve the interest of the game. In this way, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation during the specific period.

(1-3) During the suggestion period, a special performance (e.g., a mission performance) using a specific character (e.g., characters A to F) is executed (e.g., FIG. 8 (b2) and (d1)).
During the non-suggestion period, the explanation performance that explains the specific character is executed (for example, FIG. 8 (b1), (d2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8(b2) and 8(d1), a mission effect using specific characters (characters A to F) is executed during the suggestion period. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8(b1) and (d2), during the no-suggestion period, an explanatory effect that explains the specific character is executed. By doing so, it is possible to deepen the understanding of the content of the performance, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(1-4) If a decision is made to grant the benefit during the no-suggestion period, the explanatory performance is interrupted and a performance announcing that the decision to grant the benefit has been made (for example, AT confirmation performance) is executed (for example, FIGS. 13(a7) and (a8)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13(a7) and (a8), when a decision was made to give AT during the no-suggestion period, the explanation performance was interrupted and the decision to give AT was made. An AT confirmation effect is executed to notify this. By doing so, it is possible to increase the surprise and improve the interest of the game.

(1-5) Explanatory effects (for example, FIG. 8 ( d2))) (for example, a process for executing the explanation performance by the sub-control unit 91);
When controlled in the specific period, it is controlled in the suggested period, and after the suggested period ends, it is controlled in the non-suggested period (for example, FIG. 8(c));
The explanatory effect execution means executes the explanatory effect during the no-suggestion period (for example, FIG. 8(d2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(d2), the sub-control unit 91 can execute an explanatory performance that explains the conditions for granting AT over a plurality of games (eight games). . Further, as shown in FIG. 8(c), when the control is performed in a specific period, the control is performed in a suggestion period, and after the suggestion period ends, it is controlled in a non-suggestion period. Further, as shown in FIG. 8(d2), an explanation effect is executed during the no-suggestion period.

In this way, an explanatory presentation that explains the conditions for AT to be granted during the non-suggestion period that is controlled after the suggestion period ends is executed, so that the understanding of the conditions for AT to be granted is deepened. At the same time, the player's sense of anticipation can be maintained toward the end of the specific period, and the interest in the game can be improved. In this way, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation during the specific period.

(1-6) In connection with the end of the specific period, a result notification effect is executed to notify whether or not the benefit was granted during the specific period (for example, FIG. 16 (a23)),
The result notification performance is a performance using the specific character (for example, FIG. 16 (a23)),
During the no-suggestion period, the explanatory performance that explains the specific character used in the result notification performance is executed (for example, FIG. 15 (a12) to FIG. 16 (a18)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (a23), in connection with the end of the specific period (CZ) (in the final game), a result notification effect that notifies whether AT was granted during the specific period is created. executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (a23), the result notification performance is a performance using a specific character. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (a12) to FIG. 16 (a18), an explanatory performance that explains the specific character used in the result notification performance is executed during the no-suggestion period. By doing this, there is a non-suggestion period during which the explanatory effect is performed before it is announced whether or not AT has been awarded, so that the player's sense of anticipation can be maintained. Further, since an explanation regarding the result notification performance is given prior to the result notification performance, it is possible to deepen the understanding of the content of the performance.

(1-7) The special performance executed during the suggestion period is a performance that is repeated for each game (for example, FIGS. 8(b1) and (d2)),
The explanatory performance executed during the no-suggestion period is a performance that spans multiple games (for example, FIGS. 8(b2) and (d1)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8(b1) and (d2), the special performance (mission performance) executed during the suggestion period is a performance that is repeated for each game. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8(b2) and (d1), the explanation performance executed during the no-suggestion period is a performance spanning multiple games. By doing so, it is possible to deepen the understanding of the content of the performance.

(1-8) The explanation in the explanatory performance includes an explanation using text display (for example, subtitle display) (for example, FIG. 9(a3), FIG. 15(a12)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (a3) and FIG. 15 (a12), the explanation in the explanatory performance includes explanation by text display (subtitle display). In this way, it is possible to deepen understanding of the performance content.

(1-9) In connection with the start of the no-suggestion period, an effect (for example, title display effect) related to the start of the no-suggestion period is executed (for example, FIG. 9(a2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(a2), in connection with the start of the no-suggestion period, a title display effect related to the start of the no-suggestion period is executed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player correctly recognize the switching of the period.

(1-10) In connection with the start of the suggestion period, an effect (for example, a mission display effect) related to the start of the suggestion period is executed (for example, in FIG. 10 (a10), FIG. 14 (a3) )).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a10) and FIG. 14 (a3), a mission display effect related to the start of a suggested period is executed in association with the start of the suggested period. In this way, the player can correctly recognize the change in period.

(1-11) The rate at which the decision to grant the benefit is made differs between the suggestion period and the no suggestion period (for example, FIG. 8).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the rate at which the decision to grant AT is made differs between the suggestion period and the no suggestion period. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the suggestion period and the no suggestion period is being controlled.

(1-12) The suggestion period is longer than the no suggestion period (for example, FIGS. 8(a) and (c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(c), the suggested period is longer than the non-suggested period. By doing so, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's sense of expectation.

(1-13) When a predetermined event (for example, replay winning) occurs among multiple types of events, the expectation level increases (for example, FIG. 8),
In both the suggestion period and the non-suggestion period, an effect (for example, point acquisition condition notification) suggesting that the event for which the expectation level is high is the predetermined event is executed (for example, a 8 (b1), (b2), (d1), (d2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when a predetermined event (replay win) occurs among a plurality of types of events (winning of a combination), the expectation level becomes high. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8 (b1), (b2), (d1), and (d2), the event for which the level of expectation is high in both the suggestion period and the non-suggestion period is a predetermined event. A point acquisition condition notification that suggests the following is executed. By doing so, the player can be made aware of which event will be advantageous when it occurs.

(2-1) A gaming machine for playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine 1),
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a specific state (for example, AT);
lighting means (for example, an AT lamp) that indicates the specific state by lighting;
A lighting control means for controlling the lighting means (for example, a process for controlling an AT lamp by the sub-control unit 91),
When the lighting control means changes the lighting means from a non-lighting state to a lighting state in connection with control to the specific state, after changing the lighting means from a non-lighting state to a specific state (for example, a blinking state), to change the lighting mode (for example, from t1 to t2 in FIG. 17(a)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control AT as a specific state. Further, the AT lamp indicates that it is an AT by lighting it up. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing to control the AT lamp. Further, as shown from t1 to t2 in FIG. 17A, when changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state in connection with the control of the AT, the sub control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the off state to the on state. After changing to a specific state (flashing state), change to a lighting state.

In this way, when the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a lit state in relation to control of the AT, the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a specific state and then changed to a lit state, which can increase the interest of the game when the AT starts. This allows for optimal control of the AT lamp, which indicates that it is an AT by lighting it up.

(2-2) When the lighting control means changes the lighting means, which has been turned off due to a power outage, to the lighting state when the power is restored from the power outage, the lighting control means changes the lighting means from the off state to the specific state ( For example, the state is changed to a blinking state) and then the state is changed to a lighting state (for example, from t4 to t5 in FIG. 18(a)).

Specifically, as shown from t4 to t5 in FIG. 18(a), the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp, which has been turned off due to a power outage, to a lit state when the AT lamp is restored from the power outage. In this case, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to a specific state (blinking state) and then changed to the on state.

In this way, when an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a specific state and then changed to a lit state. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the AT is controlling the recovery from a power outage. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

(2-3) The lighting control means changes the lighting means from a non-lighting state to a lighting state (for example, FIG. 18(a)) by processing using a specific program (for example, a lamp control processing program);
In connection with the control to the specific state, the lighting means is changed from a non-lighting state to a lighting state, and the lighting means, which was in a non-lighting state due to a power outage, is changed to a lighting state when the power is restored from the power outage. In both cases, processing using the specific program is performed (for example, from t1 to t2 and from t4 to t5 in FIG. 18(a)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a), the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the off state to the on state by processing using a lamp control processing program. In addition, as shown in t1 to t2 and t4 to t5 in FIG. 18(a), there are cases in which the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state in relation to control over the AT, and when the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state due to a power outage. Processing using the lamp control processing program is performed both in the case of changing the AT lamp to the lighting state when the AT lamp is restored from the power outage. In this way, by making the program common, the program capacity does not increase.

(2-4) When changing the lighting means from a non-lighting state to a lighting state in connection with the control to the specific state, effecting means different from the lighting means (for example, side lamp 57, speakers 53, 54) An effect using (for example, FIG. 18(b1)) is performed,
When the lighting means, which has been turned off due to a power outage, is changed to a lighting state when the power is restored from the power outage, an effect using a different effect means than the lighting means is not performed (for example, in FIG. 18 (b2)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(b1), when the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state in connection with the control to the AT, the effect means different from the AT lamp (the side lamp 57, the speaker 53, 54) is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18 (b2), when an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is turned on when the power is restored from the power outage, a different presentation method than that for the AT lamp is used. There is no performance. By doing so, it is difficult to cause a false recognition that the AT is newly controlling when recovering from a power outage.

(2-5) The lighting control means changes the lighting means from the off state to the specific state when changing the lighting state from the off state due to the power outage to the lighting state when the power is restored from the power outage. Change the lighting mode without changing (for example, t4 in FIG. 20(a))
.

Specifically, as shown at t4 in FIG. 20(a), when the sub-control unit 91 changes an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lit state when the AT lamp returns from the power outage, To change an AT lamp from an off state to on without changing it to a specific state.

In this way, when an AT lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, it is possible to change the AT lamp to a lit state without changing the AT lamp from an off state to a specific state. , it is possible to make it difficult to give the misunderstanding that the AT is being controlled when recovering from a power outage. Thereby, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp which indicates that it is an AT by lighting it.

(2-6) Further comprising a storage means (for example, RAM91c) for storing information,
The storage means stores information (for example, AT lamp lighting state data) that can specify the mode of the lighting means before a power outage occurs in a predetermined storage area (for example, FIG. 18(a));
The lighting control means changes the mode of the lighting means based on the information stored in the storage means that can specify the mode of the lighting means when a power outage occurs and the mode is recovered from the power outage ( For example, t3 and t4 in FIG. 18(a).

Specifically, the slot machine 1 includes a RAM 91c that stores information. Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, the RAM 91c stores AT lamp lighting state data that can specify the state of the AT lamp before a power outage occurs in a predetermined storage area. Furthermore, as shown in t3 and t4) in FIG. 18(a), when a power outage occurs and the sub-control unit 91 recovers from the power outage, it is possible to specify the AT lamp mode stored in the RAM 91c. The mode of the AT lamp is changed based on the information. By doing so, the state of the AT lamp can be restored based on the state of the AT lamp that was backed up before the power outage occurred.

(2-7) A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
Further comprising a performance control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the performance,
When a power outage occurs and the game control means returns from the power outage, the game control means transmits a specific command (for example, a return command) to the production control means (for example, at t3 and t4 in FIG. 18(a)). ),
After the effect control means receives the specific command, it changes the lighting means from the off mode to the on mode based on the specific command (for example, from t3 to t4 in FIG. 18(a)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 controls the progress of the game. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 controls the presentation. Furthermore, as shown at t3 and t4 in FIG. 18(a), the main control unit 41 transmits a recovery command to the sub-control unit 91 when a power outage occurs and the power is restored. Furthermore, as shown at t3 to t4 in FIG. 18(a), after the sub-control unit 91 receives the recovery command, it changes the AT lamp from an off state to a on state based on the recovery command. In this way, it is possible to ensure that the game state and the state of the AT lamp are consistent.

(2-8) A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine 1) for playing a game,
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling to AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a specific state (for example, AT);
A lighting means (e.g., an AT lamp) for indicating that the specific state is present;
A lighting control means for controlling the lighting means (for example, a process for controlling the AT lamp by a sub-control unit 91),
When the lighting control means changes the lighting means from a lighting state to an extinguished state in connection with the end of the specific state, the lighting control means changes the lighting means from a lighting state to a special state (e.g., a state in which the lighting is gradually turned off) and then changes the lighting means to an extinguished state (e.g., t3 to t4 in Figure 17(a)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control AT as a specific state. Further, the AT lamp indicates that it is an AT by lighting it up. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing to control the AT lamp. Further, as shown from t3 to t4 in FIG. 17A, when changing the AT lamp from the lit state to the off state in connection with the end to AT, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the lit state to the off state. After changing to a special state (a state in which the lights are gradually turned off), the lights are changed to an off state.

In this way, when changing the AT lamp from the lit state to the off state in connection with the end of AT, the AT lamp is changed from the on state to the special state and then changed to the off state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

(2-9) The lighting control means is configured to control the lighting means when a transition condition (for example, error occurrence) is satisfied and the lighting means is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, an error state) when the lighting means is in the lighting mode. When changing from a lighting mode to a non-lighting mode, the lighting means is changed to a non-lighting mode without changing from the lighting mode to the special mode (for example, at t3 in FIG. 19).

Specifically, as shown at t3 in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 determines that when the AT lamp is in the lighting state, a transition condition (error occurrence) is satisfied and control is made to a predetermined state (error state). When changing the AT lamp from a lit state to an extinguished state, the AT lamp is changed to an extinguished state without changing from a lit state to a special state (a state in which the light is gradually extinguished).

In this way, when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state due to the transition condition being satisfied and controlled to a predetermined state while the AT lamp is in the lit state, the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the special state. Since the light is turned off without being turned off, there is no possibility of giving the false impression that AT has ended when the control is performed to a predetermined state. Thereby, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

(2-10) When controlled to the predetermined state, a predetermined process (e.g. error lamp control process) for changing the aspect of each of the plurality of lighting means to the aspect in the predetermined state is executed (e.g. , t3 in Figure 19),
When controlled to the predetermined state, the predetermined process is executed and the lighting means changes from a lighting state to a non-lighting state (for example, at t3 in FIG. 19).

Specifically, as shown at t3 in FIG. 19, when the lamps are controlled to a predetermined state (error state), a predetermined process (lamp control during error) is performed to change the mode of each of the plurality of lamps to the mode in the predetermined state. processing) is executed. Further, as shown at t3 in FIG. 19, when the AT lamp is controlled to a predetermined state, a predetermined process is executed and the AT lamp changes from a lit state to an unlit state. By doing so, the state of the AT lamp can be suitably controlled to be one of the predetermined states.

(2-11) The lighting control means is configured to control the lighting means when a transition condition (for example, error occurrence) is satisfied and the lighting means is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, an error state) when the lighting means is in the lighting mode. When changing from a lighting mode to a non-lighting mode, the lighting means is changed from a lighting mode to the special mode and then changed to a non-lighting mode (for example, from t3 to t4 in FIG. 20(b)).

Specifically, as shown from t3 to t4 in FIG. 20(b), when the AT lamp is in the lighting state, the sub-control unit 91 establishes a transition condition (error occurrence) and enters a predetermined state (error state). When changing the AT lamp from a lit state to an extinguished state, the AT lamp is changed from a lit state to a special state (gradually extinguished state) and then changed to an extinguished state.

In this way, when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state due to the transition condition being satisfied and controlled to a predetermined state while the AT lamp is in the lit state, the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the special state. Since the light is turned off after the light is turned off, it becomes easy to understand that the game will be interrupted at the AT. As a result, it is possible to suitably control the AT lamp, which indicates by lighting that it is an AT.

(2-12) The lighting control means includes:
By processing using a predetermined program (for example, a lamp extinguishing processing program), the lighting means is changed from a lighting mode to a light-off mode (for example, FIG. 19),
When the lighting means is changed from a lighting mode to a non-lighting mode in connection with the end to the specific state, and when the lighting means is in the lighting mode, the transition condition is satisfied and the control is performed to the predetermined state. In both cases where the lighting means is changed from a lighting mode to a lighting-off mode, processing using the predetermined program is performed (for example, at t3 in FIG. 19).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the on state to the off state by processing using a lamp extinguishing processing program. Further, as shown at t3 in FIG. 19, when the AT lamp is changed from a lit state to an unlit state in connection with the end to AT, and when the AT lamp is in a lit state, a transition condition is satisfied and a predetermined state is reached. In any case where the AT lamp is changed from a lit state to an unlit state due to being controlled in an error state, processing using a lamp extinguishing processing program is performed. In this way, by using a common program, the program capacity does not increase.

(2-13) The lighting control means changes the lighting mode from the lighting mode to the extinguishing mode when the transition condition is satisfied and the lighting mode is controlled to the predetermined state when the lighting mode is in the lighting mode. After that, when the lighting means is changed from the off state to the on state when the control to the predetermined state is completed, the lighting means is changed from the off state to the specific state and then changed to the on state (for example, , a modification of t4 in FIG. 19).

Specifically, as shown in the modification of t4 in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to a predetermined state (error state) due to the transition condition being satisfied when the AT lamp is in the lighting state. After changing the AT lamp from the on state to the off state, when the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state when the control to the predetermined state (error state) is completed, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the specific state ( (flashing state), then change it to a lit state. By doing so, it is possible to easily understand that the AT is controlling the system when returning from a predetermined state.

(2-14) The lighting control means changes the lighting mode from the lighting mode to the extinguishing mode when the transition condition is satisfied and the lighting mode is controlled to the predetermined state when the lighting mode is in the lighting mode. After that, when the lighting means is changed from the off state to the on state when the control to the predetermined state is finished, the lighting means is changed to the on state without changing from the off state to the specific state (for example, t4 in FIG. 19).

Specifically, as shown at t4 in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the AT lamp when the transition condition is satisfied and the AT lamp is controlled to a predetermined state (error state). When changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state after changing from the on state to the off state and when the control to the predetermined state ends, the AT lamp is changed from the off state to a specific state (flashing state). It changes to the lighting state without any problem. By doing so, when returning from a predetermined state, it is difficult to misidentify that the AT is newly controlling the vehicle.

(2-15) The lighting control means switches to the specific state when any one of multiple types of triggers (for example, when controlling the AT, when controlling the AT after the end of the bonus) is established. It is possible to change the lighting means from a non-lighting state to a lighting state in connection with control, and when any of the plurality of triggers is established to change the lighting means from a non-lighting state to a lighting state. Even if there is, the lighting means is changed from the unlit mode to the specific mode and then changed to the lit mode (for example, FIGS. 18(b1) and (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18(b1) and 18(b3), the sub-control unit 91 selects which one of multiple types of triggers (when controlling AT, when controlling AT after the bonus ends). It is possible to change the AT lamp from the off state to the on state in connection with the control to the AT when the above is established, and when any of the multiple types of triggers is established, the AT lamp can be changed from the off state to the on state. Even when changing to a lit state, it is easy to understand that the AT lamp is controlled by the AT because the AT lamp is changed from an off state to a specific state (blinking state) and then to a lit state.

(2-16) When the lighting control means changes the lighting means from the off state to the on state, an effect is performed using other effect means (for example, the side lamp 57, speakers 53, 54) (for example, Figure 18 (b1), (b3)),
Depending on which one of the plurality of types of opportunities is established, the presentation mode of the presentation using the other presentation means differs (for example, FIGS. 18(b1) and (b3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18(b1) and (b3), when the AT lamp is changed from the off state to the on state, the effect using other effect means (side lamp 57, speakers 53, 54) is performed. will be held. Further, as shown in FIGS. 18(b1) and (b3), the performance mode of the performance using other performance means differs depending on which of the plurality of types of opportunities is established. By doing so, it is possible to perform a variety of effects and improve the interest of the game.

(2-17) Further comprising a plurality of lighting means (for example, side lamps 57) different from the lighting means,
When the lighting control means changes the lighting means from the off state to the on state, the plurality of lighting means also changes from the off state to the on state (for example, FIG. 18(b1)).

Specifically, the slot machine 1 includes a plurality of lighting means (such as the side lamp 57) different from the AT lamp. Further, as shown in FIG. 18(b1), when changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state, the sub-control unit 91 also changes the plurality of lighting means from the off state to the on state. By doing so, the lighting of the AT lamp can be emphasized.

(2-18) Further comprising a plurality of lighting means (for example, side lamps 57) different from the lighting means,
When the lighting control means changes the lighting means from a lighting state to a non-lighting state, the plurality of lighting means also changes from a lighting state to a non-lighting state (for example, FIG. 18(b1)).

Specifically, the slot machine 1 includes a plurality of lighting means (such as the side lamp 57) different from the AT lamp. Further, as shown in FIG. 18(b1), when the AT lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state, the plurality of lighting means are also changed from the lit state to the unlit state. By doing so, it is possible to emphasize that the AT lamp is turned off.

(2-19) The plurality of types of triggers include a trigger established by the determination of control to the specific state (for example, AT winning), and a trigger established by the start of control to the specific state (for example, AT start). (For example, FIG. 17).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of types of triggers include a trigger established by establishing control to AT (AT election) and a trigger established by starting control to AT (AT start). include. By doing so, the AT lamp can be turned on at various occasions, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(2-20) The gaming machine includes a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display section, stop the variable display of the variable display section. By doing so, a display result can be derived, and a prize can be won depending on the display result.
The plurality of triggers include a trigger that occurs when the variable display of the variable display starts (for example, when a start operation is performed), and a trigger that occurs when the display result of the variable display is derived (for example, when a symbol combination is derived)) (for example, FIG. 17).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the multiple triggers include a trigger that occurs when the reels start rotating (when a start operation is performed), and a trigger that occurs when a symbol combination is derived. including. By doing so, the AT lamp can be turned on at various occasions, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(2-21) The specific state includes a first specific state (for example, AT) and a second specific state (for example, bonus),
The lighting control means includes:
In connection with the control to the first specific state, the first lighting means (for example, an AT lamp) is changed from a light-off state to a light-on state (for example, FIGS. 17(b1) and (b2)),
In connection with the control to the second specific state, the second lighting means (for example, the bonus lamp) is changed from the off state to the on state (for example, FIGS. 17(c1) and (c2)).

Specifically, the specific state includes AT and a bonus. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17(b1) and 17(b2), the sub-control unit 91 changes the AT lamp from the off state to the on state in connection with the control to the AT. As shown in FIGS. 17(c1) and (c2), the bonus lamp is changed from the off state to the on state in connection with the control of the bonus. By doing this, it is easy to understand that AT and bonus are controlled separately.

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

[About the non-indicative period and the indicative period]
In this embodiment, the CZ is controlled to have a non-suggestion period and a suggestion period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT may be controlled to have a non-suggestion period and a suggestion period. In this case, a point lottery may be performed during AT, and when predetermined points are acquired, a lottery may be performed to add the number of games controlled by AT (AT game number) (additional lottery). When winning the additional lottery, it is announced in the result notification performance that the number of AT games will be added.

[About multiple opportunities]
In this embodiment, there are multiple triggers for changing the AT lamp from the off state to the on state, such as when the AT lamp is controlled by the AT when the bonus is not in progress, and when it is decided that the AT lamp is given during the bonus. The case where the AT controls the process after completion has been explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used.

For example, the configuration is such that a bonus (BB) and a rare combination (cherry or watermelon) are won at the same time. It may also be a case where an AT lottery is held when a rare combination is won, and a case where a bonus is won and a rare combination is won as well. In this case, if an AT is won in the AT lottery, the bonus and AT are won at the same time. Then, when the bonus symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is derived, the AT lamp may start blinking at the same time as the bonus lamp starts blinking. Alternatively, in the above case, when the bonus is won and the bonus is not won in the game, the AT lamp may start flashing when the next game (within the bonus) is started, or The AT lamp may start blinking when the third stop operation of the game that satisfies the bonus end condition is performed after being controlled by , or when the start operation of the game that starts AT is performed. The AT lamp may start blinking. Further, in the case where the bonus is won and the bonus is not won (during the bonus), the AT lamp may start blinking when a rare combination is won based on the start operation and an AT is won in the AT lottery.

[About transition conditions and predetermined states]
In this embodiment, the transition condition when controlling the lighting of the AT lamp is the occurrence of an error, and the predetermined state is the error state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the transition condition may be a setting confirmation operation for confirming the current setting value, and the predetermined state may be a setting confirmation state in which the current setting value can be confirmed. Further, the transition condition may be a menu display operation for displaying a menu screen, and the predetermined state may be a menu screen display state. On the menu screen, it is possible, for example, to check the history of games played by the player (such as the number of times the game has been controlled to an advantageous state), and to make settings related to effects (volume settings and light intensity settings).

[About application to pachinko machines]
Next, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine will be explained. Hereinafter, detailed explanation of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted.

In a pachinko game machine, a game is played by driving a pachinko ball, which is a game medium, into a game area provided on a game board by operating a ball-striking operation handle. In a pachinko game machine, when pachinko balls pass through a starting area provided in a game area, it is determined whether or not to generate a jackpot based on extracted random numbers. By passing through the starting area, the image display device displays a fluctuating effect pattern. When a jackpot is achieved, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display. After the jackpot is achieved, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the jackpot type, the state may be controlled to a variable probability state. Probability change control is executed in which the probability that the probability change state display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state.

When applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, the specific state may be applied to a jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot gaming state may be indicated by lighting a predetermined lamp. When changing the predetermined lamp from the off state to the on state in connection with the control to the jackpot gaming state, the predetermined lamp is changed from the off state to the specific state and then changed to the on state. Further, when a predetermined lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the lamp returns from the power cut, the predetermined lamp is changed from an off state to a specific state and then changed to a lit state. Furthermore, when a predetermined lamp that has been turned off due to a power outage is changed to a lit state when the power is restored from the power outage, the predetermined lamp is turned on without being changed from an off state to a specific state.

Further, when changing the predetermined lamp from the lit state to the off state in connection with the end of the jackpot game state, the predetermined lamp is changed from the lit state to the special state and then changed to the off state. Furthermore, when changing the predetermined lamp from the lit state to the unlit state due to the transition condition being satisfied and the predetermined state being controlled while the predetermined lamp is in the lit state, the predetermined lamp may be changed from the lit state to the special state. The light changes to the off state. In addition, when the predetermined lamp is changed from the lit state to the unlit state due to the transition condition being satisfied and the predetermined state is controlled while the predetermined lamp is in the lit state, the predetermined lamp is changed from the lit state to the special state. Change it to the off state later. Other configurations can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine.

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

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit display, 12 Game auxiliary display, 13 Game display, 28L, 28C, 28R Reel backlight, 41
Main control section, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53, 54 speaker, 56 production switch, 57 side lamp, 58 AT lamp, 59 bonus lamp, 91 sub control section, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
specific state control means for controlling to a specific state;
lighting means that indicates the specific state by lighting;
Lighting control means for controlling the lighting means,
The lighting control means includes:
When changing the lighting means from a light-off state to a light-on state in connection with the control to the specific state, changing the lighting means from a light-off state to a specific state and then changing it to a light-on state;
When changing the lighting means that has been turned off due to a power outage to a lighting mode after returning from the power outage, changing the lighting means to a lighting mode without changing the lighting mode from an off mode to the specific mode;
When changing the lighting means from a lighting mode to a non-lighting mode in connection with ending the specific state, changing the lighting means from a lighting mode to a special mode and then changing it to a non-lighting mode;
When the lighting means is changed from the lighting mode to the unlighting mode due to an error occurring when the lighting means is in the lighting mode and being controlled to the error state, the lighting means is changed from the lighting mode to the special mode. A gaming machine that can change to a state where the lights go out without any hassle.

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