JP2018175114A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of fully exhibiting a reminder function.SOLUTION: A game machine displays attention display for urging a player to pay attention to an excessive game until predetermined time passes in a layer having higher priority than a layer on which a background image is displayed. In the game machine, specific display is performed in an area not overlapping with an area in which the specific display, such as a navigation performance and history display, is performed according to progress of a game is performed, even during attention display, and an area in which the attention display is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stop operation means for halting variable display, and capable of providing a privilege according to the symbols when the variable display is halted.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arrayed are provided, and by performing a start lottery, a role lottery is performed and rotation of the reels is started. There is a slot machine capable of giving benefits according to a combination of symbols on a pay line when all reels stop, based on pushing order, operation timing, etc.). Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay), a result of RT (Replay Time), and a combination lottery result in winning multiple combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for reporting operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a bonus when the game is played. In addition, pachinko gaming machines that display pachinko balls by displaying pachinko balls in the game area and stopping after displaying various kinds of symbols variably by winning in the start winning opening provided in the game area. Are known.

  Among such gaming machines, there has been one that displays a reminder message at the center of the screen in order to prevent the stagnation in the game when a predetermined operation is received (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-8184, A

  The conventional gaming machine reduces the alerting message and moves it to the upper part of the screen and starts the other effect at the center of the screen when starting another effect such as symbol variation while the alerting message is displayed. On the other hand, other presentation modes such as symbol variation are the greatest concern for the player because they can notify the possibility of a big hit or the like. For this reason, the significance of the presence of the alerting message diminishes, and the player is focused on other effects. As a result, there has been a risk that the alerting function can not be fully realized.

  The present invention is made in view of the above-mentioned subject, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine which can fully exhibit a function of calling attention.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a gaming machine capable of providing a benefit according to a symbol when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of images capable of being displayed An image display means capable of superimposing layers and displaying in a display area is provided, wherein the image display means displays a predetermined image associated with the end of the advantageous state advantageous to the player on a predetermined layer of the plurality of layers. When the predetermined image is displayed in the predetermined layer, a warning image for urging the player to pay attention to excessive gaming in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer is displayed until at least a predetermined time has elapsed. The specific image is displayed when the specific condition on the image is satisfied, and the specific image is displayed until the predetermined time elapses when the specific condition is satisfied. An image is also displayed in the area which does not overlap with the area where attention image is displayed among the display area.

  According to this configuration, the attention image is displayed at least for a predetermined time in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer on which the predetermined image is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being disturbed by the predetermined image. In addition, while the specific image is displayed until the predetermined time during which the attention image is displayed has elapsed, the specific image is displayed in an area not overlapping the area where the attention image is displayed. Therefore, the specific image can be displayed while preventing the attention image from being disturbed by the specific image. As a result, while the attention image is displayed, the player can view the attention image so that the attention function can be sufficiently exhibited, and at least information about the fact that the specific condition is satisfied by the specific image is played It is possible to reliably notify a person or a store clerk at a game arcade or the like.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes advantageous state control means for controlling to the advantageous state, the specific condition includes a condition established when the advantageous state is ended, and the specific image is a game during the advantageous state. It includes a history notification image for notifying information on the history.

  According to this configuration, since the history notification image can be viewed by the player even when the caution image is displayed, it is possible to reliably notify the player of information related to the game history.

  Preferably, the gaming machine comprises abnormality determination means for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine, and the specific condition is established by the abnormality determination means determining that an abnormality has occurred. The specific image includes an abnormality notification image for notifying that an abnormality has occurred.

  According to this configuration, since the abnormal notification image can be visually recognized by the player even when the caution image is displayed, it is possible to reliably notify that an abnormality has occurred.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes stop operation means for stopping variable display, and combination lottery means for performing combination lottery for determining which combination of a plurality of combinations is won, and the specific condition is The condition that is established by the lottery result of the role lottery being a specific lottery result in which the degree of advantage for the player is different depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the specific image has a high degree of advantage for the player It includes an advantageous operation mode notification image for notifying the advantageous operation mode so as to be identifiable.

  According to this configuration, since the advantageous operation mode notification image can be viewed by the player even when the caution image is displayed, the advantageous operation mode can be reliably notified to the player.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes effect control means for controlling execution of a plurality of types of effects including an update effect for updating the effect image over a plurality of stages, and the specific condition is that the update effect is executed. Among the effect images updated in the update effect, the specific image includes the effect image updated by the predetermined step, and the specific image includes the effect image updated in the update effect, and after the predetermined step in the effect image updated in the update effect The effect image updated to is an image displayed in an area overlapping the area where the caution image can be displayed.

  According to this configuration, even when the caution image is displayed, the player can visually recognize the effect image updated by the predetermined stage of the update effect, so the caution image is displayed without impairing the game characteristic. be able to.

  Preferably, after the image display means displays an image of a predetermined aspect as the attention image, the display aspect of the attention image is at least until the predetermined time elapses regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied. Maintain in a predetermined manner.

  According to this configuration, the display mode of the caution image can be maintained in the predetermined mode from the start of display of the caution image to the end thereof. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being overlooked as compared with the case where the display mode changes (such as the movement of the display position) in the middle.

  Preferably, the gaming machine includes a game operation receiving means for receiving a game operation for advancing a game, and the image display means receives a game operation when the caution image is displayed. Even if it continues, the display of the said caution image is maintained until at least the said predetermined period passes.

  According to this configuration, even if the game operation is accepted when displaying the caution image, the display of the caution image is maintained until at least the predetermined time has elapsed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the caution image from being overlooked as compared with the case where the display of the caution image is changed (such as the movement of the display position) by accepting the game operation.

  Preferably, the image display means can display a special image different from the predetermined image in a predetermined layer among the plurality of layers, and even in the case of displaying the special image, the priority is higher than that of the predetermined layer. The caution image is displayed at least until the predetermined time elapses in the layer where the

  According to this configuration, even if a special image different from the predetermined image is displayed, the attention image is displayed at least for a predetermined time in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being disturbed by the special image.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is an expanded view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination of components, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating the priority etc. of the area | region and layer which are used for a display among the display areas of a liquid crystal display about a caution display and each other image display. It is a timing chart for explaining the example of an effect about attention display. It is a timing chart for explaining the example of an effect about attention display. It is a figure for demonstrating the display content of the example of an effect in a liquid crystal display. It is a timing chart for explaining the example of presentation about the attention display in the ending weight period. It is a figure for demonstrating the display content of the example of an effect in a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the display mode of a caution display. It is a figure for demonstrating the example using the background image which the image of a caution display contains. It is a figure for demonstrating the example in case the area | region used for the display of a warning display and the area | region used for a suggestion display are common. It is a figure for demonstrating the example from which the display position of a cautions display differs by the time at the time of bonus completion, and the time of AT completion. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display regarding a cautions display. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display regarding a limiter display. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display regarding a limiter display.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as gaming media will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, but a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium, or using a internally provided score instead of using a gaming medium It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

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

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-like housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached openably and closably at one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and released from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game arcade manager.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, it is possible to visually recognize the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 a state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display portion 13 is a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the left variable display row 10L configured of the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. In the state in which the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, each of the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can display symbols stopped on the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage. For this reason, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower side of the left variable display row 10L, the lower side of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower side of the right variable display row 10R is set There is. In the display window 7, a pay line NL is drawn.

  A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 performs effects by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further, above and on the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , And lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, a notification indicator 60, and an advantage period notification lamp 80 are disposed. The credit display 45 displays credits, which are the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set at 50.

  The payout indicator 46 is a indicator that displays the number of medals (game media) paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information. The indicator 60 for notification is a display for notifying of predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pushing order, etc .; hereinafter, also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) which is advantageous for the player It is The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be accepted.

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. In addition, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, is lit in the advantageous period, and is extinguished in the normal period that is not the advantageous period.

  Below the display window 7 of the front door 5, various operation units are provided. The operation unit includes the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the settlement switch 23, the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and the medal insertion slot 25. It is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using a credit. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number refers to the maximum number (in this embodiment, set to “3”) in which the bet number can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game). The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of a symbol. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the number of bets already set. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of a corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R and stopping variable display of symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert a medal.

  Below the various operation parts of the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, for example, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out a medal according to the occurrence of a winning combination and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. At the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds and the like according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the internal configuration of the chassis 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, at the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1, there is provided a reel unit 9 for accommodating the reels 11L to 11R side by side. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes a reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L-14R), and position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R (see FIG. 4. Hereinafter, both the position sensors 55L through 55R) Say)).

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

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, photo interrupters. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, symbol No. 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being accommodated in the board case. In order to make it possible to easily distinguish the trace of the control case etc. housed in the circuit board case, the control case can not contact the control board unless some members are broken, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

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

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

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

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

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches the presence or absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting the switching operation of the setting value during the setting change process capable of changing the setting value. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for releasing an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process.

  The set value is a value that specifies the winning probability (as a result, the payout rate, the degree of advantage) in the role lottery. As the setting value, for example, six steps of 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities are provided. The setting value can be changed by switching on the setting change process by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the game arcade manager. At the time of setting change processing, the RAM of the slot machine 1 is initialized (cleared).

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example, 5 to 6 to 1 to 2) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. The setting value is displayed on the payout display 46 during the setting change process. In the setting change process, when the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the setting value displayed at that time is stored, and the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF to end. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like to be described later is performed based on the stored set value.

  A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate, and the regular medals are stored on the side of the first flow path 40 for storing in the hopper container 42. While guiding, the non-regular medal has a structure guiding to the side of the second channel 44 for discharging it to the outside.

  In addition, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medal to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, at the time of reaching the credit upper limit, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects the medals guided to the first flow path 40 among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 when the front door 5 is closed. On the other hand, the medal guided to the second flow path 44 side is discharged from the medal payout opening 39 through the medal chute 47.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, etc. Actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a pattern of "7" in red as "R7", a pattern of "7" in green as "G7", a pattern of "Bell" as "BE", a pattern of "Replay" as "RP", etc. are arranged. ing. A plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they can be distinguished from other patterns, and any pattern such as a pattern, a symbol, or a numeral may be used. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are comprised by the pattern whose appearance is similar, these are collectively called "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also configured by patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "T".

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the prescribed number necessary for the start of one game (set to "3" in this embodiment) when the medal insertion to the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 etc. is operated. By setting the number of bets for the minute, it becomes possible to start rotation, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display symbols, and one game is started. The prescribed number is not limited to the one set to “3”, but may be one set to “3” or more, or one set to less than “3”, and the game being controlled Different values (for example, “3” other than “bonus”, “1” during “bonus”, etc.) may be set according to the state.

  After 1 game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and 1 game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. Do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined benefit to the player according to the symbol combination or the like when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. The predetermined benefits include, for example, transition of gaming state, automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, etc., medal payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of sheets, etc. is not.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and switches (operation means) and sensors (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Perform processing on the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 or not. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected for a predetermined time or more by the insertion sensor 53, a full error detected that the hopper container 42 is full by the full tank sensor 58, and the hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal out error that has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

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

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, the advantage period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, on the main control board 63, a display consisting of a 7-segment LED is mounted. The display mounted on the main control board 63 always displays the ratio of stay in the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with bonus to the total number of payouts, etc. . It should be noted that the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of features are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 etc.) It may be In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the character ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command can not be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling an effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to effects, etc. The effect control stored in the ROM 77 It has various functions implemented by executing a program and various functions implemented by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game And the like, and based on the result, drive control is performed on the devices connected to the sub control substrate 73 to produce effects. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, and various lamps and LEDs shown in FIG.

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

(Betting count setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set at the time of winning a replay role. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation start can be started (effectively received) to effectively receive the operation on the start switch 19.

  Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set number of bets are paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving the operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process shifts to the internal lottery process of S200.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, the random number value for the combination lottery is extracted from the random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as the extracted value) A combination lottery is performed to draw a lottery as to whether or not one of a plurality of types of combinations will be won. With reference to FIG. 6, the type and role name of the role set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role and a small role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus with a high probability of winning a small combination. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role to set the replay flag described above, and the rule of the next game without newly using a player's own medal (or credit) in the bet number setting process. It is a role of automatically setting the bet number corresponding to the number as the bet number of the next game. The small role is a role accompanied by the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As a bonus combination, combination names "RBB1" and "RBB2" are provided. In the symbol combinations of "RBB1" and "RBB2", combinations of three "R7" and three "G7" are defined. “RBB1” and “RBB2” end in a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number described in the remarks column of FIG.

  The role names “RPC” “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided as replay players. The symbol combination of "RPC" defines three combinations of "RP". The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “RTT1” to “RTT9”, respectively. When the symbol combination “RTT1” to “RTT9” is stopped at the pay line NL, the “T” symbol may be stopped at the lower, middle, and upper portions of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the “T” symbol appears in appearance Are aligned diagonally. In addition, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are roles that trigger to control to the advantageous RT, they are also referred to as promotion replay.

  As the small role, role names “BE” “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BE", a combination of three "BE" is defined. The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, respectively. "BE" is a prize when the pushing order is correct, and nine medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA12” are awarded when the pressing order is incorrect (failed) and can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and one medal is paid out. When "CH" is won, one medal is paid out. In addition, “CH” is a role serving as a trigger of the advantageous period lottery whether or not to control to the advantageous period.

  In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups configured from predetermined combinations of the combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination group and the combination of components in the present embodiment will be described.

  “RBB1” and “RBB2” are provided as the winning combination group including the bonus combination. "RBB1" and "RBB2" are winning combination groups each consisting of one bonus combination.

  As a winning combination group of re-playing roles, "normal rep" and "promotion lip" are provided. "Normal repeat" is a winning combination group consisting of only "RPC". On the other hand, “promotion lip” is a winning combination group including “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As the winning combination group of the small winning combination, "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" and "one sheet" are provided. In addition to "BE", "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" include two or more types of roles among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" and include roles that are different combinations with each other It is a winning combination group constituted by. The “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are also collectively referred to as a “push order bell”. The "one-sheet combination" is a combination of winning combinations comprising "CH".

  Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, the determination value related to the winning probability in the role lottery is determined in accordance with the winning combination group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value set.

  The game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include "initial RT", "normal RT", "favorable RT", "RBB internal winning state" in which "RBB" is won, and the type of bonus combination. "RBB" etc. are provided. The “initial RT”, the “normal RT”, and the “favorable RT” are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, “RBB1” and “RBB2” are targets of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. For each of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, for example, when the setting value is 1, the determination value is set such that the winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is obtained. Judgment values of winning combination groups including bonus combinations are determined differently according to the setting value, and the probability of winning increases as the setting value becomes higher (for example, in the case of setting value 6, the winning probability is 1 It is defined that it becomes / 900. Note that “RBB1” and “RBB2” may have their determination values determined so that they will be elected with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

  Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-playing role, “normally rep” is a target of the lottery in the normal gaming state and “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability during “advantage RT” is 1 / 1.7. The determination value is set such that the probability of winning in other states (for example, “normal RT”) is 1⁄8. In addition, the “promotion lip” is a target of the role lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the probability of winning of 1/20 will be obtained. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the replay role is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored such that the probability of winning in either the normal rep or the promotion rep is “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“favorable RT”. For this reason, in the general gaming state, "advantage RT" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the replay role is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are targets of the role lottery in the normal gaming state, the "RBB internal winning state", and the "RBB". The probability of winning in any of the “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” in the ordinary gaming state is 1⁄5, and the “right correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are respectively elected The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probability is the same. In "RBB", determination values are determined such that all of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are elected with an almost 1/1 probability. “RBB” is advantageous to the player because the probability of winning in “BE” is improved as compared with the normal gaming state and the like.

  The "one-sheet combination" is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state". The probability of winning a "one-piece winning combination" in the ordinary gaming state etc. is determined regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning 1/50 is established regardless of any set value, regardless of the set value. It is done.

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value of the winning combination group targeted for the character lottery in the current gaming state is read out, and the value subtracted from the extraction value (update the extraction value) becomes smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0). The determination process is performed to determine whether or not it is determined, and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), the cycle of performing the determination process for the next winning combination group is repeated.

  If it is determined in the determination processing for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination groups Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery for the winning combination is finished. Therefore, the probability of winning in the winning combination group is “judged value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the judgment value read out in the role lottery, the easier it to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high probability of winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination processing has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, "missing" not winning any winning combination group It is determined that

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups is not selected and it is determined to be "disappearance", the combination lottery ends , Transition to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group elected in the winning combination is performed. For example, when “RBB1” or “RBB2” is won, a prize type command capable of specifying that “RBB” is won is output, and when “normal rep” or “promotion rep” is won, any one It outputs a win type command capable of specifying that the player has won the re-playing role, and when any of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is elected, the push bell is selected Output a identifiable win type command. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantage period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, the process concerning the advantageous period is performed. In this embodiment, in the normal period, it becomes possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery related to AT gaming can be executed and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for performing AT gaming. While CZ is a period during which the payout rate during CZ does not exceed 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a non-detached period during the advantageous period), AT results that AT gaming is performed and the advantageous RT can be maintained And a period during which the payout rate in the AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ. Further, during CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “one-sheet combination” winning. Further, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the winning of the "one-sheet combination". A plurality of CZ shift lottery conditions and AT shift lottery conditions may be provided.

  If it is not controlled by the AT after CZ, the advantageous period ends when a predetermined end condition is met. The predetermined end condition is that the advantageous operation mode is notified when the "push bell" is won after at least a predetermined number of times the game is performed and the AT non-election notification is performed, or by being controlled to "RBB" To establish.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a predetermined end condition can be satisfied (for example, a winning combination is won). When it is a gaining situation, an effect is performed that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments blink.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the predetermined end condition can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 can specify the condition that may be satisfied. The condition related command is output to the sub control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility of being satisfied for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the predetermined end condition.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, informing process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 is executed in accordance with the result of the lottery for winning during AT among the advantageous period. For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win "BE" as described later. Of the seven segments, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment at the position corresponding to the upper case letter "L" of the alphabet (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side). Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control process)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are drive-controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement is started after rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process is performed to start rotation of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, it is possible to delay the timing for starting to rotate the reels 11L to 11R in the current game until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state in which the stop operation can be performed is enabled, and the state (activation) in which the operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received.

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in the state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols are arranged within a predetermined retractable range from the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn to the pay line NL and the reel is stopped. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbol points, and it is possible to stop the symbols arranged from the symbol on the pay line NL to the 4 symbol points on the pay line NL when the stop switch is operated. Become.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, if it is possible to pull in the symbol constituting the winning combination on the pay line NL within the pull-in possible range, the symbol is drawn in on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not won will not be stopped on the pay line NL.

  In the reel stop process, although symbols in the retractable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, symbols out of the retractable range can not be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, even for a combination in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, the winning line if the operation timing does not match even if winning in the combination lottery. There is a case where the player can not pull in the symbols that make up the combination on the NL but loses the combination (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols making up the “bonus part” include portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Also, with respect to the symbols constituting the other "bonus combination", there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range on at least one reel. For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to pull in the symbols constituting the bonus combination on the pay line, and there is a possibility of dropping it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, although reel control is performed to pull in the bonus combination that has been won within the pull-in possible range, it is not possible to win any combination. Will occur. If “RBB1” and “RBB2” can not be awarded in the won game, the RBB internal winning state is controlled to carry over the winning flag of the bonus combination until the bonus combination is won. It will be.

  The symbols "RP" constituting "RPC" included in the "normal lip" are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. In addition, the symbols that make up "RTT1" to "RTT9" included in the "promotion lip" have portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel, but when "promotion lip" is won, "RTT1" ~ Win on all of "RTT 9". As a result, when the player has won the "promotion lip", one of the "RTT1" to "RTT9" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  The symbols ("R7" and "MD") that constitute "CH" included in "one sheet" of the small role, as shown in Fig. 3, have a location that is not within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel Do. For this reason, even if the "one-piece winning combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting "CH" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line, and it may be dropped. .

  Further, in the reel stop processing, when winning in a plurality of types of winnings, depending on the type of winning winnings (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operating mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. An object to be drawn in priority is predetermined.

  Here, the reel stop processing when one of “left correct bell 1” to “right right bell 4” is won will be described. When one of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, it is determined that an object to be preferentially drawn in is different according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. Further, the first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (the first stop of the left reel 11L) is performed when “right correct bell 1” is won, “BE” has priority over the other roles. It is determined to draw in. Since the symbol "BE" constituting "BE" is arranged within the retractable range, a drop of "BE" does not occur. Therefore, when the player has won the "left correct bell 1", the reel control is performed so that the player always wins "BE" when the first left stop is made.

  On the other hand, when "right correct bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the first stop of the middle or right reel 11M or 11R), the simultaneous win is over "BE". It is determined that priority is given to ATA1 or ATA4. The symbols “R7”, “T1” and “T2” constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. 3 There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to pull in the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” to the pay line, and even if winning “left correct bell 1”, any role is made to win There are cases where you can not do it.

  In addition, even when “left correct bell 2” to “left correct bell 4” are selected, “BE” can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when it is middle or right first stop The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win a prize. Similarly, when "Middle Correct Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Bell 4" are selected, "BE" can always be won when the first stop is in the middle, but when the left or right the first stop, either combination The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win any prizes, and must always win the prize “BE” when the first right stop is made even when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won. The reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations when the left or middle first stop is performed. In addition, when all “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” have been won (for example, in “RBB”, etc.), “BE must be always“ BE ”regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Reel control is performed to win a prize.

  When one of "left correct bell 1" to "right right bell 4" is selected, the pressing order for winning "BE" is also called a correct procedure. When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is elected, any one of the roles that can not be operated in the correct procedure and which is elected among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is not won among the “off” symbol combinations, the specification does not stop on the pay line Reel control is performed to draw the "off" symbol combination onto the pay line. A particular "off" symbol combination involves a transition to "normal RT" when stopping on payline NL at "early RT" or "favorable RT". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see FIG. 7).

  Also, in the reel stop process when the player is elected to the re-play combination or the small combination in a state in which the bonus combination is carried over (RBB internal winning condition), priority is given to the re-play combination or the small combination over the bonus combination. It is defined as follows.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel, the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle), etc. Output. As a result, the sub control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can perform corresponding effects. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome judgment processing of S500.

(Result judgment processing)
In the outcome judgment processing of S500, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when the small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed to pay out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or to add a credit. Further, when the re-playing combination is won, processing for setting a re-playing flag is executed. In the outcome judgment processing, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thereby, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome judgment processing, according to the result of the game, the stay ratio of favored period and the feature ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. When the outcome judgment processing ends, the processing shifts to the gaming state setting processing of S600.

(Playing state setting process)
In the gaming state setting process of S600, a gaming state flag capable of specifying the gaming state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game or the like. The gaming state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the gaming state currently controlled based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying “normal RT” when the normal shift outcome is stopped on the pay line NL in “initial RT” or “favored RT”. Further, in the gaming state setting process, when winning in “RTT1” to “RTT9” which is promotion replay in “normal RT”, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “advantage RT” is set.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify the “RBB internal winning state” when the player does not win a game winning “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “favored RT”. Set the game state flag. In addition, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RBB” when winning “RBB”. In the gaming state setting process, the number of payouts during “RBB1” and “RBB2” is counted, and a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” is set when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” when being initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8A, the transition of the gaming state will be described. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT of the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the gaming state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, while "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), there is no AT game in which an advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of "push order bell" win. For this reason, the pushing order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, the normal transition appearance is stopped, and the normal control is performed at RT.

  In the normal RT, when the "promotion replay" is won and the "promotion replay" is won, the advantageous RT is controlled. However, since the odor is not in the AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, as a result of the "push order bell" being won with a relatively high probability, the normal transition appearance is stopped at a relatively early timing. It will be controlled to "normal RT". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game will be played at the normal RT.

  Further, even if the player wins the "RBB" during the normal RT or the like, it is not possible to achieve a prize unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when it is not possible to achieve a prize in the game in which the "RBB" is won, it is controlled to the "RBB internal winning state".

  When winning in "RBB", it is controlled to "RBB". In the RBB, as a result of winning all “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” with high probability, “BE” can be won regardless of the operation mode, so medals are efficiently obtained it can. When the number of paid-out sheets exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended and the initial RT is controlled.

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT of the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the “BE” is for notification when the “push order bell” is won during the “normal RT” and the “favorable RT”. The notification is given by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to win "BE" surely as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition appearance, it is also possible to prevent a fall from "advantage RT" to "normal RT", and it is advantageous to keep the ratio of winning and winning "replay role" increased. You can play the game in the state. In addition, CZ in the advantageous period is ended by notifying an advantageous operation mode at the time of "push order bell" winning after the game is performed a predetermined number of times or being controlled to "RBB". Further, during the "initial RT", even if the AT is controlled to win the "push order bell", the advantageous operation mode for winning the "bell" is not notified.

(Advantage period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteeable game number that can be controlled to the CZ of the advantageous period based on the winning lot or the result of the game, etc., the AT of the advantageous period The AT number-of-games counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled, and the advantage period counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled during the advantage period are set. The CZ game number counter, the AT game number counter, and the advantage period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 determines whether the present period is the advantage period or the normal period based on the advantage period counter, and if it is the advantage period, whether it is in CZ or not based on the CZ game number counter or the AT game number counter Identify if it is inside. In the following, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is established in the game this time, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (CZ in the advantageous period), and CZ at the start of the advantageous period Execute a CZ transition lottery that determines the minimum number of guaranteed games that can be controlled (ie, the CZ advantage). When the minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed, it is informed whether AT is won or not. For this reason, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery for determining the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed game number.

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is defined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Even during the normal period, during the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus, the CZ transfer lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transfer lottery condition is satisfied. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in the normal period, it is determined to be "not elected" at a 50% rate, and it is determined to be controlled at 50% rate to the CZ. Ru. In addition, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning "one sheet", it is decided to be any of "10", "15", and "20" at a ratio of 15%, 15% and 20% as the minimum guarantee game number of CZ. Be done. In accordance with which CZ transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be different as the advantage of CZ (advantage period).

  When it is determined that the CZ is to be controlled, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum number of guaranteed games determined by the CZ shift lottery is set in the CZ game number counter and 1500 is set in the advantageous period counter. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), control is made to CZ of the normal period to the advantageous period.

  The CZ transition lottery is collectively performed using an extraction value extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the CZ transfer lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The CZ transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for the CZ transfer lottery is separately It may be extracted and the CZ transfer lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is being performed is performed by lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. In addition, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled during the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by one each time one game is executed. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the CZ or the advantage period is determined based on whether or not the CZ game number counter and the advantage period counter are decremented for each game and reached 0 (subtraction method). Alternatively, the determination of the end of the advantage period is not limited to the subtraction method. For example, the CZ game number counter and the advantage period counter are added one for each game, and the count value is a predetermined value (minimum guarantee number of CZ, 1500). (Addition method) may be performed depending on whether or not Similarly, although the subtraction method is illustrated in the present embodiment for the termination determination of the AT, the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination determination of the AT may be performed by the addition method.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the AT transition lottery condition or the end condition is satisfied in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is established, the AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and to determine the number of AT games corresponding to the AT degree of advantage. . The AT transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is defined such that the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in CZ, it is decided as "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to control to AT at a rate of 90%. Ru. Further, in the case of controlling to AT by winning "one-sheet combination", the number of AT games is determined as one of "50", "100" and "150" at a ratio of 20%, 30% and 40%. In accordance with which AT transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be a different advantage as the advantage of AT.

  The AT transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the CZ transition lottery. For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The AT transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the AT transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as the AT transition lottery is performed according to the result of the role lottery, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for AT transition lottery is separately It may be extracted and the AT transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter becomes “0” and the minimum guaranteed game count is consumed without being determined to be controlled by AT by AT transition lottery, AT non-win notification that AT is not won in the advantageous period setting process Perform AT non-winning notification processing to do. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “−−”, or an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning is output to the sub control board 73 Processing for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27. This makes it possible to notify the player of AT non-winning.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied in CZ. In the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined that the ending condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 8B, the advantageous period is ended and the normal period is started.

  When the advantage period is ended without being controlled by AT, although it is controlled during the advantage period, the advantage operation mode is informed when the "push bell" is won after the game for the minimum guarantee game number of CZ is played. Alternatively, the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied by being controlled by winning the “RBB”. As a result, control to the advantageous period (CZ) is ended, and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off. When it is determined in the AT transition lottery during CZ that AT is to be controlled, the AT winning notification processing for performing AT winning notification to be controlled by AT is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, the next game) Control to AT from the start timing). In the AT winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “77”, or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning can be output to the sub control board 73 Includes a process for displaying a message such as "AT winning" in the device 27. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is performed when the CZ minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for AT being won in the period until the CZ minimum guarantee game number is consumed.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is performed, the CZ is ended immediately, and the AT game number determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the AT game number counter to control the AT. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, the AT game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by one each time one game is executed.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, “one-piece winning” winning etc.) is satisfied, an additional lottery is performed to add to the number of AT games. Further, in the process of setting the advantageous period during the AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, and the AT game number has been added to the AT. (When the continuation condition is not satisfied) or when the advantage period counter becomes 0, the AT game number counter is initialized (for example, 0) to end the advantage period including the AT and control to the normal period. The continuation condition is established when the number of AT games is not added during AT.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, even when the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, there is no addition of the AT game number in the AT. It controls to CZ at the time (when continuation condition is satisfied). In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of times of CZ is determined, and the CZ game number counter is set to control again to CZ. This makes it possible to compensate for the fact that the number of AT games has not been added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which gaming state is the next or subsequent game, CZ (CZ game number counter value of the ordinary period and the advantageous period And an AT (including the value of the AT game number counter) in the advantageous period, and the like, and outputs a status command that can be identified. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the main CPU 61 outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

<Effect control process>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game, etc., and based on the result, the sub control board An effect control process is performed to drive and control the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, and various means such as lamps and LEDs connected to the display 73. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Representation about the winning combination group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of a winning combination group that has won in a winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of winning combination group. When a winning classification command is received, for example, when receiving a winning classification command of "RBB", an effect such as displaying an image such as "bonus confirmed!" On the liquid crystal display 27, or a winning classification command capable of specifying "push order bell". The effect of displaying an image of “yellow balloon” of similar color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on the above. As a result, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group which has won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode during AT is received, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Run. As a result, when any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it becomes possible to surely win "BE". In addition, during ART which is “at RT” and under AT, “BE” can be won even when one of “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, so the transition is usually made. It can be reliably prevented that the eyes stop and fall to "normal RT". In addition, the image which can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navi effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period related process of S300, the condition related command is the sub control board 73 when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the predetermined end condition are satisfied. Output to

  In the effect control process, when a condition related command capable of specifying that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be established in a normal period is received, a message such as “chance is!” In the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Display In addition, based on the state command output at the end of one game, when specifying that it is CZ from the next game, control to CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as "CZ rush!" Report that it will be done.

  Further, in the effect control process, during the CZ during the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen in the CZ and the number of remaining games of the CZ specified from the state command, and, for example, a predetermined battle effect And perform continuous rendition. In addition, when the number of CZ games is taken into consideration and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the battle effect or the continuous effect is notified.

(About caution display)
When a predetermined notification condition is established, the slot machine 1 performs attention display to prevent the player from being overwhelmed with the game by prompting an excessive attention to the game. The caution display is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 27 until, for example, at least a predetermined time has elapsed in a predetermined manner (a frame surrounded by a square frame) a message such as "Let's pay attention to sticking!" The predetermined notification condition is a condition established in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub CPU 71 determines that the notification condition is satisfied when a state advantageous to the player such as AT or RBB is ended based on the state command from the main control board 63, for example, and displays a warning display on the liquid crystal display 27. .

  The sub CPU 71 outputs to the liquid crystal display 27 information capable of specifying an image to be displayed and a layer / display position for each image according to the progress of the game, and the layer on which the image is drawn is based on the priority of the layer. The superimposed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment defines a relationship (a layer, a display position, etc.) with another image (effect) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in order to fully exhibit the function of alerting by the alert display. There is.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining, for each of the caution display and the other image display, an area used for display in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, priority of the layer, and the like. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing areas 1 to 5 in which the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 is divided into five. FIG. 9B is a view showing the priority of the area and the layer used for display for each type of image.

  In the caution display, an area 2 corresponding to the center of the display area shown in FIG. 9A is used, and the highest “1” is set as the priority of the layer. Therefore, even if another image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, the image of the caution display can be displayed so that the player can visually recognize it.

  The error notification is to notify the type of the error when the sub CPU 71 determines that an error has occurred based on the error command. For error notification, areas 1 and 3 corresponding to the upper and lower portions of the display area are used, and “2” is set as the layer priority.

  In the navi effect, the sub CPU 71 reports an advantageous operation mode based on an advantageous operation mode command from the main CPU 61. In the navigation effect, the area 3 corresponding to the lower part of the display area is used, and "3" is set as the priority of the layer.

  The history display indicates the number of medals obtained in the advantageous state (hereinafter, also referred to as acquired number) or the number of games in the advantageous state (for example, when the state advantageous to the player such as AT or RBB ends). The number of AT games is displayed. The main CPU 61 counts the number of wins from the bet number set in a state advantageous to the player such as AT and RBB and the number of medals paid out, and outputs a command for specifying the counted number of medals to the sub CPU 71 Do. The sub CPU 71 specifies the acquired number based on the command. The number of acquired sheets may be counted by the sub CPU 71. In the history display, the area 3 corresponding to the lower part of the display area is used, and "4" is set as the priority of the layer. Further, the main CPU 61 counts the number of games (for example, the number of AT games) digested in a state advantageous to the player such as AT, and outputs a command for specifying the counted number of games to the sub CPU 71. The sub CPU 71 specifies the number of games based on the command.

  The indication indicates the set value set in the slot machine 1. In the indication, for example, the indication A indicates that the set value being set is likely to be any of even (2, 4, 6), and the set value set is 4 or more. And the indication C that the set value set is 6 and the like. The main CPU 61 outputs a command capable of specifying the setting value to the sub CPU 71 when the setting value is set. The sub CPU 71 specifies a set value based on the command, and determines the presence or absence of the suggestion display, the type of the suggestion display, and the like by random number lottery based on the set value (hereinafter, also referred to as suggestion display lottery). As the suggestion display, one of the areas 4 and 5 corresponding to the left and right of the display area is used, and "5" is set as the priority of the layer.

  The speech display is an effect that can be developed in three stages across multiple games. In the first stage of the dialogue display, an explanation and commentary of an effect or the like generated in the slot machine 1 is displayed. The display after the second stage of the speech display is performed when the next game is started after the game for which the first stage display has been performed is ended. The display after the second stage of the speech display indicates the setting value set in the slot machine 1 as in the case of the suggestion display. The second speech display indicates that the set value set may be 4 or more. The phrase display at the third stage suggests that the set value being set may be six. Therefore, it is only a material to deepen the understanding of the presentation etc. from the first stage presentation of the speech display. However, from the effects after the second stage of the speech display, the player becomes a material that predicts the set value that has been set.

  The sub CPU 71 specifies the setting value based on the command capable of specifying the setting value, and based on the setting value, the presence or absence of execution of the speech display, the type of speech display (how many stages to develop, the contents of the speech, etc.) ) Is determined by a random number lottery or the like (hereinafter, also referred to as a dialogue display lottery). The serif display uses different regions depending on the stage. An area 1 corresponding to the upper part of the display area is used for the first stage image of the speech display. An area 2 corresponding to the central portion of the display area is used as the second stage image in the speech display. An area 3 corresponding to the lower part of the display area is used as the third stage image in the speech display. In the speech display, “6” is set as the layer priority, regardless of the image of any stage.

  The background is to display an image according to the state controlled in the slot machine 1 (general gaming state, RBB, CZ, AT, error, etc.). The sub CPU 71 displays a background image according to the state specified from the state command or the like. As the background, the entire display area is used, and the lowest "7" is set as the layer priority. For this reason, even if the background image is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 27, other images can be displayed with priority by being superimposed thereon.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are timing charts for explaining an example of effect on the caution display. In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the case where the alerting | reporting conditions of a caution display are satisfied by completion | finish of AT as an advantageous state is demonstrated. 10 and 11 show a plurality of examples of effects, but from the upper row, the type of gaming state, the number of games, the rotational state of the reels 11L to 11R, the background among the effects, identification, suggestion, attention It shows the execution status. The background image corresponds to the background. Indications correspond to indications. Caution notices correspond to cautions. For identification, error notification other than these, navigation effect, history display, speech display (first stage) and the like correspond. The suggestion is an image displayed according to the progress of the game. The identification is a condition that can be established in accordance with the progress of the game, and is an image displayed when the specific condition regarding the game is established.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the final game in the advantageous state is started, an ending effect for ending the advantageous state is performed during the final game. During the ending effect for ending the advantageous state, a caution display and a history display are performed, and a navigation effect and a suggestion display are performed according to the winning situation and the result of the suggestion display lottery. Further, after the next game after the ending effect is completed, the speech display is performed according to the result of the speech display lottery. First, with reference to FIG. 10, an effect example (hereinafter, also referred to as an attention completion pattern) in which an attention display is completed during ending effect will be described.

  FIG. 10A is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 1 in which history display and speech display are performed as specific display. Timing 1 indicates the timing at which the reel rotation is started and one game (final game) is started when the value of the AT game number counter specified from the state command is “1”. Until the final game is started, when the final game is started while the background for AT (for example, an image in which lightning falls, a story image including narrative elements, etc.) is displayed as a background image. It is switched to the ending background for AT termination. As the ending background for AT termination, for example, an image in which the shutter of the camera is closed is displayed (described later with reference to FIG. 12A and the like).

  In the final game with the number of games “N + 1” in FIG. 10 (a), for example, the navi effect is not performed because the player is not elected in the push order bell, and the suggestion display is made because it is not won in the suggestion display lottery. Not even done. A timing 2 is a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the final game, and indicates a timing when the caution display is started.

  The caution indication is the area 2 and is displayed in the layer with the highest priority. The caution display is displayed until a predetermined time (three seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the display. The sub CPU 71 increments the value of the caution display counter capable of specifying the time during which the caution display is displayed by 1 at each predetermined interval, and when the value of the caution display counter reaches a value equivalent to “3 seconds” End the warning display. The caution display counter is added and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 75.

  Timing 3 indicates the timing at which the final game is finished when the stop switches 21L to 21R are operated to stop the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. When the final game is over, a history display is performed, and the number of medals acquired and the number of AT games during an advantageous state of ending are notified. The history display is the area 3 and is displayed in the layer of priority "4". For this reason, the warning display is not inhibited by the history display.

  Timing 4 indicates the timing at which the sub CPU 71 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the caution display based on the caution display counter, and the timing at which the caution display is ended. The caution display can be continued until a predetermined time passes while maintaining the display mode at the beginning of the display in the area 2 and is not disturbed by other images (history display, background, etc.). Therefore, the function of alerting by the alert display can be sufficiently exhibited.

  The timing 5 indicates the timing at which the game was started in the normal period after the end of the AT. When the game in the normal period is started, the background is switched to the background image for normal use. Further, in the first game of the normal period after the end of AT, a speech display is performed. As a result, it is possible to provide an enjoyment that the setting value is estimated by developing the speech display up to the second stage, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 10 (b) is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 2 in which a navigation effect is performed as a specific display by winning in a pushing order bell etc. in the final game. When the final game is started, as shown in timing 1, the background for AT is switched to the ending background for AT termination, and a navigation effect is displayed. Even when the navigation effect is displayed, the attention display is performed at timing 2 as in the example 1 of effect in FIG. 10 (a). The navigation effect is displayed in the area 3 and in the layer of which the priority is "3". For this reason, the warning display is not disturbed by the navigation effect. In addition, since timing 2 and subsequent ones are the same as the effect example 1 of FIG. 10A, the description will be omitted.

  FIG. 10C is a timing chart for explaining the effect example 3 in which the suggestion display is performed in the final game. Timing 2 indicates timing when a predetermined time (for example, one second) has passed since the start of the final game, as in FIG. 10A. The indication starts at timing 2. When the suggestion display is performed, the caution display is not performed at timing 2. Therefore, in the final game, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the suggestion display or the caution display is performed at the timing 2.

  The timing 2 'indicates the timing at which the suggestion display has ended. When the suggestion display is over, a caution display is started. Since the indication is an indication that suggests the setting value (advantage) of the slot machine 1, the line of sight of the player tends to be concentrated. For this reason, in the slot machine 1, the caution display is performed after the end of the suggestion display without the caution display being performed simultaneously with the suggestion display. In addition, since the caution display is displayed in the area 2 different from the areas 4 and 5 in which the suggestion display has been performed, the player can easily notice that the display content has changed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being overlooked, and by focusing attention on the warning display, it is possible to sufficiently exert the function of calling attention.

  FIG. 10 (d) is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 4 in which the navi effect and the suggestion display are performed in the final game. In the description of FIG. 10 (d), reference is made to FIG. FIG. 12 is a view for explaining the display content of effect example 4 in the liquid crystal display 27. As shown in FIG.

  At timing 1 when the final game is started, navigation is performed while switching to the ending background. As shown in FIG. 12A, an ending background image for AT termination such as a camera shutter is displayed on the entire display area, and an image of navigation effect is displayed in area 3.

  At timing 2, a suggestion display is performed. In the example of FIG. 12B, the image of the character A is displayed in the area 5 as a suggestion display. The indication to display the character A is, for example, an example of the indication A indicating that the set value being set is highly likely to be any one of (2, 4, 6). As a result, it is possible to suggest the player the advantage of the slot machine 1 and to provide the player with an idea of making the player guess.

  At timing 2 ', the suggestion display is ended and a caution display is performed. As shown in FIG. 12C, the suggestion display in the area 5 ends, and the attention display is performed in the area 2. At timing 3, the final game is over and history display is performed. As shown in FIG. 12D, the display such as "TOTAL: 540" is displayed as the history display in the area 3 and the warning display in the area 2 is continuously performed without being disturbed by the history display.

  At timing 5, the game is started in the normal period after the AT ends, and the background is switched to the background for normal, and the dialogue display is performed. As a background image for normal use, for example, an image of the sun is displayed at the upper right of the display area as shown in FIG. 12 (e), and an image corresponding to the entire display area is not shown in FIG. Is displayed. Further, in the first stage of the dialogue display, a dialogue such as "character A is not good" is displayed as a message for explaining the suggestion display displayed in FIG. 12 (b). This makes it possible for the player to easily understand the content of the suggestion display.

  When the second and subsequent stages are not performed as the speech display, the speech display is ended when the next game is started. On the other hand, when the second and subsequent stages are performed as the speech display, when the next game is started, a speech such as “I expect!” Is displayed in the area 2 as shown in FIG. The possibility that the set value being set is 4 or more and the possibility that the set value being set is 6 differ according to the content of the serif in the second and subsequent stages. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with material suggesting the set value and make prediction possible, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B, an effect example (hereinafter also referred to as an “attention incomplete pattern”) in which the caution display is not completed during the ending effect will be described. FIG. 11 (a) is a timing chart for explaining an effect example 5 when the indication display is not performed during the ending effect, and FIG. 11 (b) is a case when the indication display is performed during the ending effect It is a timing chart for explaining the example 6 of an effect.

  The caution display is continuously displayed until a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the display. Therefore, the ending effect is produced when the final game is ended and the next game is started (by setting the number of bets, the operation of the start switch 19) by the time the predetermined time elapses from the start of the caution display. As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the warning display is not completed during the ending effect regardless of whether or not the suggestion display is performed during the end.

  The timing 6 shows the timing at which the game was started in the normal period after the end of the AT. As in FIG. 10, at timing 6, the background is switched to the background image for normal use. In addition, in the first game in the normal period after the end of the AT, a speech display is performed. Further, in FIGS. 11A and 11B, since the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the caution display at timing 6, the caution display is continuously performed.

  Here, the display contents of the effect example 6 in the liquid crystal display 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. At timing 6, the dialogue display is performed and the caution display is continuously performed. The first stage of the dialogue display is area 1 and is displayed in the layer of priority "6", whereas the caution display is area 2 and is displayed in the layer of "1" with the highest priority. Be done. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), it is possible to prevent the warning display from being disturbed by the serif display.

  A timing 7 indicates a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the caution display and the caution display has been finished. FIG. 12 (h) shows the display content when the second and subsequent steps are performed as the speech display when the next game is started. The caution display has already ended at timing 7. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12H, it is possible to display the second stage serif in the area 2 without affecting the caution display.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11 (c), the effect when the warning display is not completed during the ending effect and when an error occurs at the time of operation for the first game start in the normal period after the end of AT 15 is a timing chart for explaining an example 7; FIG. 11C exemplifies the case where a selector error has occurred. A timing 8 indicates a timing at which a medal is inserted in the medal insertion slot 25 for the first game start in the normal period, but the medal is clogged in the selector and a selector error occurs. That is, timing 8 is timing when the sub CPU 71 specifies that a selector error has occurred based on the error command output from the main CPU 61. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the background for the error is switched to and an error message corresponding to the type of error is displayed. Further, at timing 8, an error notification is performed as a specific display, and since the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the warning display, the warning display is continuously performed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 12I, the display content of the effect example 7 in the liquid crystal display 27 will be described. At timing 8, a character image with an embarrassed expression is displayed at the upper right of the screen as a background image for an error, and a corresponding image is displayed over the entire display area, although not shown in FIG. 12 (i).

  Further, as an error notification, a message image such as “selector error !!” in area 1 and “call a clerk!” In area 3 is displayed in the layer of priority “2”. On the other hand, the caution display is continuously displayed in the layer 2 having the highest priority. For this reason, as shown to FIG. 12 (i), it can prevent that a warning display is inhibited by error alerting | reporting etc. FIG. Note that the warning display ends at timing 9 when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 11C and FIG. 12I, an example has been described in which the caution display is continuously performed even during the error notification. However, during the error notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the warning display is temporarily stopped during the error notification (timing 8 'to 10'), and the warning is displayed after the end of the error notification. The display may be resumed.

  The attention display to be resumed may be displayed by the remaining time until the predetermined time when it is temporarily stopped. Specifically, the value of the warning display counter at the time of stopping may be maintained, updated from the value after resumption, and the warning display may be ended when the value corresponding to the predetermined time is reached. Further, when the caution display is resumed, the caution display may be performed until a predetermined time (3 seconds) elapses from the restart point. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is provided with determination information for determining whether or not the caution display has been displayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds), and has been displayed for a predetermined time based on the determination information after completion of the error notification. In this case, the warning display may not be performed, and the warning display may be resumed when the display has not been performed for a predetermined time based on the determination information. Further, when an error notification is performed, the warning display may be ended and the warning display may not be performed even after the end of the error notification.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the caution display is performed when the AT ends in an advantageous state is specifically described. However, the slot machine 1 is also careful when the bonus controlled by the RBB winning is ended. Display. The slot machine 1 may perform the caution display at another timing as long as the caution display is performed at least when the advantageous state such as the AT or the bonus ends.

<Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>
The slot machine 1 in the above embodiment performs a warning display while displaying the ending background for the end of the advantageous state, as shown in FIG. However, as shown in FIG. 9, a caution display is performed in a layer having a higher priority than the ending background. In addition, attention display is performed until a predetermined time (3 seconds) has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being disturbed by the ending background.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12 (c), (d), (g), (i), etc., navigation effects, history display, A dialogue display (first stage), an error notification and the like are performed. However, as shown in FIG. 9B, the specific display is performed in the area not overlapping the area used for the caution display. For this reason, the specific display can be performed while preventing the caution display from being inhibited even by the specific display. As a result, while the caution indication is displayed, the player can view the caution indication so that the alerting function can be sufficiently exhibited, and information corresponding to the type of the specific indication is given to the player or a store clerk of the game arcade or the like. Therefore, the notification can be made reliably.

  In addition, although the suggestion display is an image that brings the player's attention to it because it is an image suggesting the degree of advantage of the slot machine 1, when a caution display and a suggestion display are displayed, as shown in FIGS. First, after the indication indication is made, the attention indication is made. For this reason, it is possible to prevent attention display from being overlooked by paying attention to the suggestion display as compared with those to be displayed simultaneously. As a result, while the attention display is being performed, the player can view the attention display sufficiently so that the function of calling attention can be sufficiently exhibited, and the interest display improves the interest of the game by suggesting an advantage. It can be done.

  Also, when the advantageous state is over, the player has obtained a relatively large number of medals in the advantageous state. While the ending background is displayed in such a situation, a notice is displayed. For this reason, the function of alerting can be exhibited in an effective scene.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment starts the caution display as shown in FIG. 12C, and then ends the caution display as shown in FIG. The display mode (predetermined mode) from the beginning of the display is maintained until the display start. For this reason, compared with the thing in which the display mode of a cautions display changes (a movement of a display position etc.) on the way, it can prevent that a cautions display is overlooked.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown by the timing 6 in FIGS. Also, the warning display is maintained until a predetermined time has passed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being overlooked as compared with the case where the warning display is changed (such as the movement of the display position) by accepting the game operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment displays the warning display and the suggestion display in different areas. Therefore, since the caution display is performed in the area different from the area where the suggestion display has been performed, it is possible to make the player easily notice that the display content is changing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being overlooked.

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It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claim, and it is intended that the meaning of a claim and equality and all the changes within the range are included. Below, the change to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, an ending effect is performed from the start of the final game in an advantageous state to the start of the next game, and attention is continued until a predetermined time has elapsed from a predetermined timing of the ending effect. The example which displays is demonstrated. In addition, when the operation to start the next game is performed early, the ending effect is ended at that point, but the warning display is continued across the next game because the warning display is continuously performed. It can be done. However, the ending effect may be performed in the weight period (hereinafter also referred to as an ending weight period) by generating a weight for stopping the progress of the game. That is, during the ending effect, the ending effect may be continued without being effectively accepted even if the operation for advancing the game is performed. In addition, the ending wait period (5 seconds) is set longer than the predetermined time (3 seconds) at which the caution display is performed. By this, the warning display may be always completed during the ending weight period. Further, the suggestion display may be performed before or after the caution display, as long as the suggestion display is performed in a period other than the period in which the caution display is performed during the ending effect. These modifications are described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

  FIG. 13 is a timing chart for explaining an example of effects relating to caution display during the ending weight period. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the display content of the effect example in the liquid crystal display 27.

  FIG. 13A is a timing chart for explaining an example of effect in which a caution display is performed after the suggestion display is performed during the ending weight period. The timing 1 shows the timing when the final game in the AT is started, and the timing 2 shows timing when the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. In the final game, the background for AT is continuously displayed until timing 2 at which all the reels 11L to 11R stop rotating. In addition, when the pushing order navigation and the like are won in the final game, the navigation effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), navigation effect is performed during background display for AT.

  Also, after timing 2, an ending weight period is set. In the ending period, the background switches to the background for AT termination. In addition, history display is performed at a predetermined timing (timing 3) in the ending weight period. As shown in FIG. 14B, during the background display for ending the AT, a display such as “TOTAL: 540” is displayed as a history display in the area 3.

  At timing 4, the suggestion display is performed together with the history display. In the example of FIG. 14C, the image of the character A is displayed in the area 5 as a suggestion display. As a result, it is possible to suggest the player the advantage of the slot machine 1 and to provide the player with an idea of making the player guess. The suggestion display ends at timing 5.

  At timing 6, warning display is performed together with history display. As shown in FIG. 14 (d), a caution display is performed in the area 2. As described above, by moving the line of sight of the player from the area 5 to the area 2, it is possible to make the player easily notice that the display content has changed, and it is possible to prevent the warning display from being missed.

  The timing 7 indicates the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the caution display. The timing 6 at which the caution display is started when the suggestion display is performed prior to the caution display is set, for example, within two seconds after the ending wait period is started. For this reason, it is possible to complete the warning display in the ending weight period.

  The timing 8 is a timing at which a game is started in the normal period after the AT ends, and the background is switched to the background for normal, and a dialogue display is performed. As shown in FIG. 14 (e), an image etc. of the sun is displayed at the upper right of the display area as a background image for normal use, and as the first stage of the serif display, the suggestion displayed in FIG. As a message for explaining the display, a message such as "character A is not good" is displayed. This makes it possible for the player to easily understand the content of the suggestion display.

  FIG. 13B is a timing chart for explaining an example of effect in which the suggestion display is performed after the attention display is performed during the ending weight period. The timing 6 'indicates the timing at which the caution display is performed when the history display is performed. As shown in FIG. 14 (f), a display such as "TOTAL: 540" is displayed as a history display in the area 3 and a warning display in the area 2 is performed without being disturbed by the history display.

  The timing 7 'indicates the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the caution display. In the case where the caution display is performed prior to the suggestion display, a timing 6 ′ at which the caution display is started is set, for example, to a timing within one second after the ending wait period is started. For this reason, it is possible to complete the warning display in the ending weight period. Further, as shown in timings 4 'and 5' of FIG. 13 (b) and FIG. 14 (g), it is possible to complete the suggestion display after ending the caution display in the ending weight period.

  As described above, even in the case where the suggestion display is performed after the caution display is performed first, for example, the player is made to pay attention to the suggestion display and the notice display It can prevent missing. As a result, while the attention display is being performed, the player can view the attention display sufficiently so that the function of raising the attention can be sufficiently exhibited, and the interest display improves the interest of the game by suggesting the advantage. It can be done.

  FIG. 13C is a timing chart for explaining an example of effect in which a caution display is performed after the suggestion display is performed during the ending weight period, and the suggestion display is further performed thereafter. The timing 6 indicates the timing at which the caution display is started as shown in FIG. 14 (i) after the suggestion display (timing 4 to 5, refer to FIG. 14 (h)) is performed during the ending wait period There is.

  The timing 7 indicates the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the caution display. In the case where the caution display is performed after the suggestion display is performed and the suggestion display is further performed thereafter, the timing 6 to start the caution display is set, for example, within one second after the ending weight period is started. ing. For this reason, it is possible to complete the warning display in the ending weight period. In addition, in the period before and after the caution indication in the ending weight period, the suggestion indication can be completed.

  Further, as shown in timings 4 'and 5' of FIG. 13 (c) and FIG. 14 (j), the image of character B is displayed in area 4 as a suggestion display after ending the caution display in the ending weight period. There is. The suggestion display for displaying the character B is an example in which, for example, it is determined and notified that the set value being set is 4 or more. This makes it possible to notify the player that the setting value of the slot machine 1 is 4 or more.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, the indication display after the attention display may be performed in a display mode different from the display mode of the indication display performed before the attention display. As a result, even after the suggestion display has been performed and the caution display has been performed, the player can be made to have a sense of expectation for the suggestion display to be performed again, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. In addition, if the display mode of the suggestion display is changed within a predetermined time when the attention display is performed, the player may pay more attention to the suggestion display than the attention display, and the presence meaning of the caution display It will fade. However, by changing the display mode of the suggestion display after performing the notice display for a predetermined time, it is possible to pay attention to the suggestion display while also paying attention to the notice display.

  The timing 8 is a timing at which a game is started in the normal period after the AT ends, and the background is switched to the background for normal, and a dialogue display is performed. As shown in FIG. 14 (k), an image of the sun etc. is displayed on the upper right of the display area as a background image for normal use, and as the first stage of the serif display, the suggestion displayed in FIG. 14 (j) As a message for explaining the display, a message such as "Good for character B" is displayed. This makes it possible for the player to easily understand the content of the suggestion display.

  It should be noted that whether to perform the ending effect in the ending weight period as in the modified example or in the final game in the advantageous state as in the above embodiment may be determined in advance in any one of them. Also, it may be determined each time by random number lottery for each advantageous state. Also, in the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the indication may be displayed after the attention display, or after the indication is displayed, the attention display is performed and then It may be that which makes a suggestion display. With which pattern the indication of indication is made and the type of indication of indication may be determined in the indication indication lottery described above.

  In the above embodiment and modifications, an example is described in which one type is determined as the background image in accordance with the game state or the like, but the invention is not limited to this and a plurality of types may be determined. . For example, as an ending background for AT end to display a warning, a background image in which the shutter of the camera is closed and a background image in which a treasure overflows from the treasure box are provided, and any of these is ended at AT It may be displayed as an ending background for For example, the sub CPU 71 may determine which ending background is to be displayed according to the acquired number of sheets in the AT by random number lottery. Even when a plurality of types of backgrounds are determined, as shown in FIG. 9B, even if any background is displayed, a layer having a higher priority than the layer in which the background is displayed It is sufficient if the warning display is given in. Thereby, even if any background is displayed, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being disturbed by the background.

  The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification may further include the following configuration. In the gaming machine, the movable member capable of changing between the position overlapping the display area and the position not overlapping the display area, and the movable member effect of changing the movable member over multiple stages so as to increase the area overlapping the display area The movable member effect control means for controlling the area, in which the movable member changes by a predetermined stage of the movable member effect, does not overlap with the region where the caution image is displayed, and The area where the movable member changes after the predetermined stage overlaps the area where the caution image can be displayed. According to this configuration, even when the caution image is displayed, the change image of the movable member up to a predetermined stage of the movable member effect can be visually recognized by the player, so the caution image is displayed without impairing the game characteristic. be able to. The details will be described below. For example, the sub CPU 71 is provided with a movable member capable of changing to a position overlapping with the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 and a position not overlapping at all, and when the predetermined effect condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 71 The movable member effect may be performed by driving and controlling the movable member so that the area overlapping with the display area increases in a plurality of steps (three steps). The predetermined effect condition is satisfied, for example, when the “CH” combination is won in the first game after the end of the advantageous state.

  Also, in the first stage of the movable member effect, similarly to the serif display, for example, it changes to a position overlapping only with the region 1 shown in FIG. It may be changeable to a position which is the area 2 and overlaps the area where the caution display is performed. Even in this case, the movable member effect in the second and subsequent stages is performed when the next game is started after the game in which the first stage drive control is performed is finished, as in the dialogue display. . Thereby, even when the caution display is performed in the area 2 when the movable member effect is started, the first stage effect of the movable member effect can be executed, so that the game property is impaired. It is possible to display a warning notice. In addition, even if the first stage effect of the movable member effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being disturbed. The movable member is, for example, provided so as to surround four sides of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, and may be a shutter member that can be covered from each of the four sides. It may be an accessory member that drops the member to the display area of the liquid crystal display 27.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, after the game in which the display or operation of the second stage or later of the speech display or movable member effect is performed is ended, the next game is performed. The example has been described in which the caution display and the serif display and the movable member do not overlap by being executed when started. However, as a method for preventing serif display and the movable member from overlapping on the area for displaying the caution display, for example, whether or not the caution display is performed by the sub CPU 71 (a predetermined time has not elapsed When it is determined that the caution display is performed, and it is determined that the caution display is not performed by restricting / prohibiting the display or operation after the second stage of the serif display or movable member effect. It is possible to allow the display or the operation after the second stage of the serif display and the movable member effect. In addition, the execution time of the effect may be determined in advance, and in this case, the display or operation after the second stage may be determined to be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, the display or operation at the first stage can be executed until a predetermined time elapses after the attention display is performed, and the display or operation after the second stage has the attention display line It may be executed after a predetermined time has passed since the Further, although the speech display and the movable member effect have been described as to be executed over a plurality of games, the second display or the subsequent display or operation may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the caution display. For example, it may be executed and finished in one game.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, as an example of the display mode of the caution display, as shown in FIG. However, the display mode of the warning display is not limited to this. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the display mode of the caution display. As the display mode of the caution display, as shown in FIG. 15A, the message in the caution display may be surrounded by a square frame, and the frame may be blinked. In FIG. 15 (a), blinking is indicated by making a square frame a dotted line. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the display mode of the warning display may be a prominent mode in which the message in the warning display is surrounded by a jagged frame. In addition, as the display mode of the caution display, as shown in FIG. 15C, a message image of the caution display is displayed in the area 2, and a large jagged frame including the message image is displayed over the entire display area. It may be an aspect. In this case, the large jagged frame and the message image of the caution display are continuous, and the display mode such as the color or shape of the continuous jagged large frame changes according to the degree of advantage. Good. In this way, it is possible to suggest an advantage while paying attention to the caution display. Further, in order to ensure visibility, it is preferable that the color of the warning display is not similar to the color of the background image.

  In addition, the layer of the attention display has been described as an example in which the layer of the highest priority among the plurality of layers is displayed. However, the caution display may be displayed in a layer having a lower priority than a layer such as navigation effect as a specific display or a history display as long as the layer has a priority higher than that of the background image layer. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the warning display from being disturbed by the background. Further, in the relationship between the caution display and the specific display, as shown in FIG. 9B, the regions used for the display do not overlap, and therefore it is possible to prevent the warning display from being obstructed by the specific display. In addition, even when the caution display is performed in the mode shown in FIG. 15 (b), at least the message image in the caution display does not overlap the specific display, so that the message display of the caution display is prevented from being obstructed by the specific display. However, it is also possible to prevent the specific display from being obstructed by the large frame of the caution display.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and the modification, an example in which the background image is an image including only an image according to the gaming state has been described. However, the background image may include the image of the caution display. FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing an example using a background image included in the image of the caution display. In FIG. 16, an example will be described in which an AT display background includes an image of a caution display. In addition, in FIG. 16, the example by which the warning display is displayed in the aspect shown to Fig.15 (a) is shown.

  In FIG. 16A, a layer structure is shown, and an AT end background in which the image of the caution display is arranged at a position corresponding to the area 2 is set as a predetermined layer, Also indicates that the layer is set to a high priority. As a result, an image to be displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 is generated such that the image of the caution display single image overlaps the image of the caution display included in the AT termination background. In addition, the background for AT termination including the image of the caution display may be displayed using data stored in advance as data on the background for AT termination including the image of the caution display, and AT It may be displayed by superimposing the data of the image of the caution display on the data of the background image for termination.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for describing an example of a timing chart in the case of using a background image included in an image of caution display. After the operation navigation (navigation effect) is finished in the final game of AT, the background for AT termination including the image of the caution display is set as the predetermined layer, and the image of the caution display single is set as the layer having higher priority than the predetermined layer. Then, an image to be displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 is generated. As a result, in the liquid crystal display 27, the display content is as shown in FIG. The caution display single image is displayed over the AT termination background including the caution display image.

  Referring back to FIG. 16 (b), when the final game of the AT is completed and the next game is started before the predetermined time has elapsed since the caution display was started, the background does not include the image of the caution display. Switch to the background. However, in the layer with higher priority than the background, the image of the caution display single is continuously displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16D, even after the background is switched to the background for normal use, the caution display can be continued. As described above, even if the process of switching the background image is performed, the caution display can be continuously performed without performing the process of newly performing the caution display and the like, so that the processing load can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the caution display and the suggestion display are displayed using different areas as shown in FIG. 9 has been described. However, the caution display and the suggestion display are not simultaneously performed as shown in FIGS. 10 to 14 and the like. Therefore, an area used for caution display may be used for suggestion display. For example, the caution display may be displayed using area 2 and the suggestion display may also be displayed using area 2. Even in this case, since the caution display and the suggestion display are not simultaneously performed, the notice display is not inhibited by the suggestion display, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Such an example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing an example in the case where the area used for displaying the caution display and the area used for the suggestion display are common. In addition, in FIG. 17, the example by which the warning display is displayed in the aspect shown to Fig.15 (a) is shown.

  In FIG. 17A, the layer structure is shown, and the background for AT termination is set to a predetermined layer, and the indication is displayed at a position corresponding to the area 2 in the predetermined layer or a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer. It shows the state where it sets, and the attention display is set to the layer whose priority is higher than the suggestion display. Thus, an image to be displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 is generated such that the image of the caution display overlaps the image of the suggestion display.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram for describing an example of a timing chart in the case where the area used for displaying the caution display and the area used for the suggestion display are common. After the operation navigation (navigation effect) is finished in the final game of AT, the background for AT termination is set to the predetermined layer, and the indication is displayed at the position corresponding to the area 2 in the predetermined layer or the layer having higher priority than the predetermined layer. Is set, and the caution display is set to a layer having a higher priority than the suggestion display to generate an image to be displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, the liquid crystal display 27 has display contents shown in FIG. The caution display image is displayed over the AT termination background, and the suggestion display image is not displayed.

  Referring back to FIG. 17B, the warning display ends when a predetermined time elapses after the warning display is started. In the lower layer of the caution display, an image of the suggestion display is set. For this reason, when the caution display is ended, as shown in FIG. 17D, it is possible to display the image of the suggestion display that has been set before that. As described above, when the caution display is ended, since the suggestion display can be performed without newly performing a process of performing the suggestion display and the like, it is possible to reduce the processing load when ending the caution display.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the caution display and the suggestion display are not simultaneously performed. However, as long as the suggestion display does not change the indication mode of the indication display while starting the indication indication newly while the attention indication is being performed, the attention indication is simultaneously performed while the indication indication is continuously performed It may be one. In FIG. 17C, an example in which the image of the suggestion display is not displayed due to the caution display has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the caution display is performed, the image of the suggestion display that is out of the area 2 may be displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the suggestion display is not performed or updated in the caution display by adjusting the execution timing and the layer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the caution display is being performed by the sub CPU 71, and when the caution display is not being performed, the suggestion display is permitted or updated. May be restricted or prohibited from being newly added or updated.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the warning display is displayed on the predetermined area 2 has been described. However, the warning display is not limited to this as long as the display position and the display mode are maintained from the display start time to the display time end, for example, depending on whether the bonus end time or AT end time is reached. The display mode of the warning display may be made different. Here, with reference to FIG. 18, an example will be described in which the display position of the caution display differs between when the bonus ends and when the AT ends. In addition, in FIG. 18, the example in which the warning display is displayed in the aspect shown to FIG. 15 (b) is shown.

  FIG. 18A is a view for explaining an example of a timing chart when, for example, an RBB 1 is won to be controlled to be a bonus, and the bonus is subsequently controlled by an AT. First, when the bonus is controlled, the background of the bonus is displayed and the game progresses. Further, the bonus controlled by winning in the RBB 1 ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 200. When the bonus ends, as shown in FIG. 18A, a warning display is performed together with a screen at the end of the bonus (including a history display). FIG. 18B is a view showing a display example of the bonus end screen. In the bonus end screen, history display is performed using area 2 shown in FIG. 9A, and caution display is performed using area 1. The other specific display and suggestion display may be performed using an area other than the area 1.

  Referring back to FIG. 18 (a), when the bonus ends, control is subsequently made to the AT. When controlled by the AT, the background of the AT is displayed and the game proceeds. Further, in the M + 1 game, which is the final game of the AT, as shown in FIG. 18A, a caution display is performed together with a screen (including a history display) at the end of the AT. FIG. 18C is a view showing a display example of the AT end screen as in FIG. 12D and the like. In the AT end screen, as shown in FIG. 9, history display is performed using area 3 and caution display is performed using area 2. As described above, since the display position of the caution display can be made different according to the state when the caution display is performed, there is a possibility that misunderstanding may occur that, for example, the AT has ended despite the bonus end time. Can be reduced. Although FIG. 18 illustrates an example in which the display position of the caution display differs depending on when the bonus ends and the AT end, display contents of the caution display (for example, a message) and a frame of the caution display The aspect of may be different.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the warning display is ended after the warning display is performed until a predetermined time has elapsed. However, even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the warning display may be continued until the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. The predetermined notification end condition is established by, for example, detecting an operation for starting the next game (detecting medal insertion, detecting an operation to a bet switch, detecting an operation to a start switch, etc.) May be As a result, the warning display can be continued even after the warning display has been performed for a predetermined time, so that the effect of the warning can be increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the display mode of the caution display does not change from the display start to the end has been described. However, the display mode of the caution display may change when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. The predetermined change condition may be established by, for example, the suggestion display. FIG. 19A is a diagram for describing an example in which the display mode of the caution display changes. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), in the display mode shown in the above embodiment, the caution display is performed in the N + 1th game which is the final game of the AT, and the predetermined display is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed. Assuming that the change condition is satisfied, the display mode of the warning display may be changed to the conspicuous mode shown in FIG. 15B to emphasize the warning display. As a result, even after the alerting function is sufficiently performed, the player can be made to pay attention to the caution display, since the caution display is performed in a prominent manner while performing the suggestion display.

  Further, in FIG. 13C, in the case where the caution display is performed, the suggestion display performed so far is ended, and when the suggestion display is performed after the caution display, the example in which the caution display is ended is described. . However, the warning display may be performed while continuing the suggestion display until the warning display without ending. In addition, the suggestion display after the caution display may be performed while continuing the caution display without ending the caution display. FIG. 19B is a diagram for describing an example of performing another display while continuing the caution display and the suggestion display without ending the display. First, suggestion A is performed as indication indication, and attention indication is performed at a predetermined timing. As shown in FIG. 19B, the suggestion A continues even after the caution display is started in the N + 1th game, which is the final game of the AT. In addition, when the caution display is performed for a predetermined time, the suggestion display is changed to suggestion B. As shown in FIG. 19 (b), the caution display continues even after the suggestion B is started. As described above, if the display mode of the suggestion display is not changed in a period during which the notice display is being performed for a predetermined time, even if the suggestion display and the caution display are performed simultaneously, Since the player can be made to pay attention to the caution display, the function of alerting can be sufficiently exhibited. Note that, in FIG. 19B, the caution display is performed after the suggestion A is performed, but the suggestion display and the caution display may be started at the same time.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an advantageous period in which CZ and AT are included as an advantageous state is exemplified, and an example in which a caution display is performed when the AT is completed has been described. However, even if it is controlled in the advantageous period, it may not necessarily be controlled by the AT, and there may occur a case where the advantageous period ends although it is controlled by the CZ but not controlled by the AT. As described above, when CZ is ended during the advantageous period but not controlled by the AT, the warning display may not be performed. The M game in CZ shown in FIG. 19C is the final game of CZ because the next M + 1 game is in a normal state. However, as indicated by the * mark, the caution display is not performed in the M game. On the other hand, in the N + 1th game, which is the final AT game, an attention display is performed as in the above embodiment. As described above, the caution display is not performed in the final game of CZ in which the medal does not actually increase, and the caution display is performed in the final game of AT in which the medal actually increases, thereby preventing the frequent occurrence of the caution display. While being able to do, it is possible to prevent in advance that the player's attention to the warning display is reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which a warning display is displayed using a layer with the highest priority. However, the warning display is not limited to this as long as it is displayed using a layer having a higher priority than at least the background. For example, since the error notification is performed during an error in which it is impossible to advance the game, a layer having a higher priority than the caution display may be used for display. This makes it possible to prevent the warning display from being performed until the game can not be advanced. When an error notification is performed during the warning display, for example, as described with reference to FIG. 11D, the warning display is temporarily stopped during the error notification (timing 8 ′ to 10 ′). The warning display may be resumed after the end of the error notification. Also, the caution display to be resumed may be displayed by the remaining time up to a predetermined time at the time of stopping temporarily, or even if the warning display is performed until a predetermined time (3 seconds) elapses from the restart point. Good. Further, when an error notification is performed, the warning display may be ended and the warning display may not be performed even after the end of the error notification.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the caution display is performed at the end of the advantageous state has been described. However, the warning display is not limited to this, and may be performed by not being controlled in an advantageous state over a predetermined period. Specifically, the warning display may be performed until a predetermined time has elapsed since the bonus or AT is not controlled even once during the insertion of 500 sheets. Further, the caution display may be performed when displaying a demonstration screen (also referred to as a customer waiting screen) which is executed when a game has not been performed for a certain period of time.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment and modification, an example has been described in which the number of wins in an advantageous state is displayed as history display, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be displayed. Moreover, although the example which suggests a setting value as a suggestion display was demonstrated, not only this but a thing etc. which suggest game mode may be used.

  The gaming machine in the above-described embodiment and modification can be controlled during an advantageous period including CZ and AT, and as shown in FIG. The example which forcedly complete | finishes an advantageous period by performing 1500 times was demonstrated. In such an advantageous period, display regarding reaching the upper limit may be performed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, in accordance with the remaining number of times up to the limit number of times. The predetermined display condition is, for example, an arrival that is satisfied when a game with the remaining number of times up to the limit number being a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) is started (the start switch 19 is operated with the number of bets set) Pre-display conditions and arrival display conditions established when the game (final game of the advantageous period) that reaches the limit number of times is started (the start switch 19 is operated with the number of bets set) ing.

  In the gaming machine, regardless of the state in the advantageous period in the system (for example, during CZ, during AT, during RBB operation, etc.), when the display condition before arrival is satisfied, the display before the limiter arrival is performed, When the arrival display condition is satisfied, the limiter display is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display condition is satisfied in the advantageous period, and the display before limiter arrival or the limiter display according to the display condition satisfied in the liquid crystal display 27 when the display condition is satisfied. I do. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the advantageous period is about to end, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust. The sub CPU 71 may determine the success or failure of the display condition based on a command from the main CPU 61, or may count the number of games played after being controlled in the advantageous period and determine the result based on the counting result. . In this case, the main CPU 61 transmits a command to the sub CPU 71 based on the fact that the advantage period counter is updated. Hereinafter, these display examples and display patterns will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

  FIG. 20A is a view for explaining a display example of the display before reaching the limiter and the display of the limiter. The display before limiter arrival and the limiter display are performed using regions 2, 4 and 5 in the display region of the liquid crystal display 27, respectively. The indication before the limiter has reached “the advantage period shortly until the final stop operation separation in the final game of the advantage period (the pressing operation on the stop switch serving as the third stop operation is finished) after the indication condition before arrival is met, The message “The upper limit of 1500 G is reached” is displayed. The limiter display displays a message such as "the advantage period upper limit 1500G has been reached" until the final stop operation separation in the final game of the advantage period (the pressing operation to the stop switch serving as the third stop operation is finished). . When the limit number of times is reached, as shown in FIG. 20A, the limiter display is performed together with the display before reaching the limiter. In FIG. 20A, a band-shaped image including a message before display of limiter arrival and a message of limiter display is displayed on a layer having a higher priority than the background (for example, displaying one character) in CZ of the advantageous period. Shows an example. Note that the display before limiter arrival and the limiter display are not limited to the telop display as shown in FIG. 20 (a), but the message before the limiter arrival display and the limiter display may be subtitled, and a liquid crystal display 27 may be displayed using the entire display area.

  FIG. 20 (b) shows an example when the display condition is satisfied during AT (during out period during the advantageous period) of the advantageous period. In AT, for example, two characters are displayed as a background in AT, and in the upper left of the display area, the number of wins (TOTAL) and the number of games (GAME) in the advantageous period are displayed. Navi presentation may be performed. When the start operation for starting the 1497th game is performed and the display condition before arrival is satisfied, display before limiter arrival is performed in the area 2 and the like (see the lower left screen of FIG. 20B). In FIG. 20B and the subsequent figures, an example is shown in which the display before reaching the limiter and the limiter display are subtitled. When the start operation for starting the 1500th game, which is the final game of the advantageous period, is performed and the arrival display condition is satisfied, limiter display is performed (see the lower right screen of FIG. 20B). The display prior to reaching the limiter and the display of the limiter continue until the 1500th game is over, and end when the third stop operation departs. As shown in FIG. 20 (b), the ending effect may not be performed when the advantageous period ends due to reaching the limit. In this case, the limit display may be performed but the warning display may not be performed, or the warning display may be performed together with the limit display. When the caution display is performed together with the limit display, the message of the limit display may be displayed so as not to overlap the message of the caution display.

  FIG. 20 (c) shows an example when the display condition is satisfied during CZ of the advantageous period (non-extraction period during advantageous period). As shown in FIG. 20C, when the display condition before arrival is satisfied, display before limiter arrival is performed, and when the display condition at arrival time is satisfied, limiter display is performed. FIG. 20C shows an example in which the ending effect is not performed when the advantageous period ends in CZ, and thus the limit display is performed but the caution display is not performed.

  FIG. 21 (d) shows an example in which the ending effect is performed in the final game of the advantageous period when the display condition is established during AT (during out period during the advantageous period) of the advantageous period. Similar to FIG. 20 (b), the display before the reaching the limiter and the display of the limiter are performed according to the satisfaction of the display condition, and the process is ended when the third stop operation deviates in the 1500th game. FIG. 21D shows an example in which the ending effect is performed by generating the ending weight period when the third stop operation is separated in the 1500th game. During the ending effect, the attention display shown in the above embodiment and the modification is performed. When the ending effect is performed with the start of the 1500th game without generating the ending weight period, the limiter display and the like are performed together with the ending effect. In this case, the caution display is displayed in an area or timing that does not overlap with the limiter display or the like, or displayed on a layer having a higher priority than the limiter display.

  FIG. 21 (e) shows an example when an RBB is awarded and controlled to be a bonus during the advantageous period, and the number of limits of the advantageous period is reached during the bonus. As shown in FIG. 21E, when the display condition before arrival is satisfied, display before limiter arrival is performed, and when the display condition at arrival time is satisfied, limiter display is performed. FIG. 21E shows an example in which an ending effect is not performed to cause the player to feel discomfort when the advantage period ends during a bonus, so an example is shown in which attention is not displayed although limit display is performed There is. In this case, a warning is displayed at the end of the bonus.

  It should be noted that the gaming machine shifts to an ending period in which a final narrative story effect is executed from when the number of remaining times until reaching the limit number of the advantageous period reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50). Exists. When transitioning to the ending period in this way, the player recognizes that the advantageous period will end soon, and therefore, it becomes easy for the player to execute the ending effect in the final game of the advantageous period. For this reason, in the gaming machine that shifts to the ending period, the limiter display and the ending effect may be executed in the final game of the advantageous period, or the warning display may be performed during the ending effect. . On the other hand, when the transition to the ending period is not performed, the player does not necessarily recognize that the advantageous period is about to end soon. Therefore, if the ending effect is performed in the final game of the advantageous period, the player may feel discomfort. There is. Therefore, in the gaming machine which does not shift to the ending period, only the limiter display or the limiter display and the caution display may be performed in the final game of the advantageous period without executing the ending effect.

  In FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, even if the state during the advantageous period is any state (for example, during CZ, during AT, during RBB operation, etc.), display before reaching the limiter is performed when the display condition before reaching is satisfied. The example in which the limiter display is performed when the arrival display condition is satisfied has been described. However, in gaming machines that transition to the ending period from the time the remaining number of times until reaching the limit number of the advantageous period reaches a predetermined number, the AT is in the AT and is transitioned to the ending period. Sometimes, even if the display condition is satisfied, the display before the limiter arrival or the limiter display is not performed, while the display before the limiter arrival or the limiter display may be performed during CZ during the advantageous period.

  In FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, although the example in which the display before limiter arrival and the limiter display are performed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to end the display before reaching the limiter and display the limiter.

  The display before limiter arrival and the limiter display are displayed in a region that does not overlap with the navigation effect that can be executed during AT, as shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being inhibited by the limiter display or the like, and it is possible to reliably notify the player of the advantageous operation mode. In addition, when an error occurs when displaying before reaching the limiter and displaying the limiter, an error notification may be performed in a layer having a higher priority than the limiter display or the like, and the limiter display in a region that does not disturb the error notification. Etc. may be performed. In addition, the priority of the layer is, for example, attention display エ ラ ー error notification> limiter display etc.> navigation effect> history display> suggestion display> relationship display> background (note display · error notification has priority over limiter display etc) However, it is not limited to this.

  Although the variable display part 13 demonstrates the example provided with three left variable display row 10L-the right variable display row 10R in the said embodiment, not only this but even if it is a game machine provided with one variable display row, The gaming machine may have four or more variable display rows. The operation corresponding end condition in the gaming machine having one variable display row is a condition established by the operation timing. In addition, although the variable display unit 13 is an example configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

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

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a gaming machine capable of providing a benefit according to a symbol when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of images capable of being displayed The combination lottery which performs the combination lottery which decides whether it is elected to which combination of the image display means which can display the layer on the display area, the stop operation means to stop the variable display, and any combination of a plurality of combinations And the image display means displays a predetermined image associated with the end of the advantageous state advantageous to the player in a predetermined layer among the plurality of layers, and displays the predetermined image in the predetermined layer. In the layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer, a caution image for urging the player to pay attention to the excessive game is displayed until at least a predetermined time has passed, and the specific condition regarding the game is established. Display specific image by said specific condition includes a condition satisfied by the lottery result of the combination lottery is advantageous degree different specific draw results for the player by operating mode of the stop operation means, wherein specific image is Ri image der displayed in the area which does not overlap with the area where attention image is displayed among the display area even until the elapse of the predetermined time by the specific condition is met, the game It includes an advantageous operation mode notification image that can notify the user of an advantageous operation mode that provides a high degree of advantage .

According to this configuration, the attention image is displayed at least for a predetermined time in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer on which the predetermined image is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being disturbed by the predetermined image. In addition, while the specific image is displayed until the predetermined time during which the attention image is displayed has elapsed, the specific image is displayed in an area not overlapping the area where the attention image is displayed. Therefore, the specific image can be displayed while preventing the attention image from being disturbed by the specific image. As a result, while the attention image is displayed, the player can view the attention image so that the attention function can be sufficiently exhibited, and at least information about the fact that the specific condition is satisfied by the specific image is played It is possible to reliably notify a person or a store clerk at a game arcade or the like. Also, since the advantageous operation mode notification image can be viewed by the player even when the caution image is displayed, the advantageous operation mode can be reliably notified to the player.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a gaming machine capable of providing a benefit according to a symbol when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of images capable of being displayed The image display means includes: image display means capable of displaying layers in a display area, and effect control means for controlling execution of a plurality of types of effects including update effects for updating effect images across a plurality of steps; And displaying a predetermined image accompanying the end of the advantageous state advantageous to the player in a predetermined layer among the plurality of layers, and displaying the predetermined image in the predetermined layer, the priority is higher than the predetermined layer. The attention image which warns the player of excessive game attention in a high layer is displayed until at least a predetermined time has elapsed, and the specific image by establishing a specific condition regarding the game The specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied by the execution of the update effect, and the specific image is the display area even while the predetermined time elapses by the specific condition being satisfied. Of the effect images that are displayed in the area not overlapping with the area where the caution image is displayed among the effect images that are updated in the update effect, the effect image that is updated by a predetermined stage is included in the update effect The effect image updated after the predetermined stage among the effect images to be updated is an image displayed in an area overlapping with the area where the caution image can be displayed.
According to this configuration, the attention image is displayed at least for a predetermined time in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer on which the predetermined image is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the attention image from being disturbed by the predetermined image. In addition, while the specific image is displayed until the predetermined time during which the attention image is displayed has elapsed, the specific image is displayed in an area not overlapping the area where the attention image is displayed. Therefore, the specific image can be displayed while preventing the attention image from being disturbed by the specific image. As a result, while the attention image is displayed, the player can view the attention image so that the attention function can be sufficiently exhibited, and at least information about the fact that the specific condition is satisfied by the specific image is played It is possible to reliably notify a person or a store clerk at a game arcade or the like. In addition, even when the caution image is displayed, the player can visually recognize the effect image updated by the predetermined stage of the update effect, so the caution image can be displayed without impairing the game characteristic. .
Preferably, the gaming machine includes advantageous state control means for controlling to the advantageous state, the specific condition includes a condition established when the advantageous state is ended, and the specific image is a game during the advantageous state. It includes a history notification image for notifying information on the history.

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In a gaming machine provided with display means for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to the symbols when the variable display is stopped,
An image display unit capable of displaying a plurality of layers capable of displaying an image on top of each other in a display area;
The image display means is
Displaying a predetermined image associated with the end of the advantageous state advantageous to the player in a predetermined one of the plurality of layers;
When the predetermined image is displayed in the predetermined layer, a warning image for urging the player to pay attention to excessive gaming in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer is displayed until at least a predetermined time has elapsed.
Display a specific image by establishing a specific condition about the game,
The specific image is an image displayed in a region which does not overlap with the region where the caution image is displayed in the display region until the predetermined time elapses by the satisfaction of the specific condition. Machine. An advantageous state control means for controlling to the above-mentioned advantageous state;
The specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied when the advantageous state ends.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific image includes a history notification image for notifying information on a game history in the advantageous state. And an abnormality determination unit that determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine;
The specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied by the abnormality determination unit determining that an abnormality occurs.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific image includes an abnormality notification image for notifying that an abnormality has occurred. Stop operation means for stopping variable display;
A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine which combination of a plurality of combinations has been won;
The specific condition includes a condition that is established when the lottery result of the role lottery becomes a specific lottery result in which the degree of advantage for the player is different depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific image includes an advantageous operation mode notification image for specifically notifying an advantageous operation mode in which the degree of advantage for the player is high. An effect control means for controlling execution of a plurality of types of effects including an update effect for updating the effect image over a plurality of stages,
The specific condition includes a condition that is satisfied by execution of the update effect,
The specific image includes, of the effect images updated in the update effect, an effect image updated by a predetermined stage,
5. The effect image to be updated after the predetermined stage among the effect images to be updated in the update effect is an image to be displayed in an area overlapping with the area in which the caution image can be displayed. The gaming machine described in.   After the image display means displays the image of the predetermined aspect as the attention image, the display aspect of the attention image at least until the predetermined time elapses regardless of whether the specific condition is satisfied or not The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is maintained. A game operation receiving means for receiving a game operation for advancing a game;
The image display means maintains the display of the warning image at least until the predetermined time elapses, even when the game operation receiving means receives a game operation while displaying the warning image. The gaming machine according to any one of. The image display means is
It is possible to display a special image different from the predetermined image in a predetermined layer among the plurality of layers,
The display method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein even when the special image is displayed in the predetermined layer, the attention image is displayed at least until the predetermined time has elapsed in a layer having a higher priority than the predetermined layer. Of gaming machines.

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