JP6815674B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved gaming machine. SOLUTION: A privilege giving means for giving a privilege advantageous to a player according to the progress of a game, an operation receiving means for receiving a predetermined operation from the player, and an operation promotion image for prompting the player to perform the predetermined operation. A plurality of types including a first predetermined effect of displaying the operation promotion image after displaying a suggestion image suggesting the possibility of being displayed, and a second predetermined effect of not displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the suggestion image. In a situation where the privilege is not given, the execution ratio of the second predetermined effect is higher than that of the first predetermined effect, while the privilege is given. In such a situation, the execution rate of the first predetermined effect is higher than that of the second predetermined effect. [Selection diagram] FIG. 10

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing a game and giving a privilege according to the result of the game.

As an example of a game machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and a winning combination lottery is performed and the reels start rotating by operating the start switch with the number of bets set using medals or the like. Then, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switch, and medals are given according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels are stopped. There are slot machines that can be paid out. In addition, as a privilege (for example, an advantageous state) for the player, a bonus that improves the winning probability of a predetermined role (for example, a small role or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the role lottery are won for a plurality of roles. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) that notifies operation information that is advantageous to the player in order to win a winning combination with a larger privilege when the result is achieved. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine that launches a pachinko ball into the game area and wins a prize at the start winning opening provided in the game area to variably display a plurality of types of symbols and then stops the pachinko game machine to display the symbol combination. Are known.

In addition, such a game machine is provided with a promotion effect of displaying a promotion image that prompts the player to operate a specific operation unit, and in response to accepting the operation, a privilege such as a big hit is given. Executes a fanning effect that notifies whether or not the promotion image is granted (see Patent Document 1) and a fanning image that notifies that the promotion image may be displayed in the period until the promotion image is displayed. There was something to do (see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-42564 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-137148

However, there is still room for improvement in the promotion and fanning effects of conventional game machines.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved gaming machine.

It is a game machine capable of playing a game and can give a value for a game according to the result of the game, and the game machine has a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and 1 By setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets on the game, it is possible to start the variable display in each of the variable display columns, and it is possible to give the game value according to the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. Yes, there are a privilege giving means for giving a privilege advantageous to the player according to the progress of the game, a game operation detecting means for detecting a plurality of types of game operations, and a game detected by the game operation detecting means. Suggestion suggesting that a game control means for controlling the progress of the game according to a user operation, an operation reception means for receiving a predetermined operation from the player, and an operation promotion image for prompting the player to perform the predetermined operation may be displayed. One of a plurality of types of predetermined effects including the first predetermined effect of displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the image and the second predetermined effect of not displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the suggested image. The second predetermined effect is provided with the effect executing means to be executed, and the execution rate of the second predetermined effect is higher than that of the first predetermined effect in the situation where the privilege is not given, while the second predetermined effect is provided in the situation where the privilege is given. The execution rate of the first predetermined effect is higher than that of the first predetermined effect, and the plurality of types of game operations include a start operation for starting the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display columns and two of the plurality of variable display columns. In the state where one or more variable display columns are variably displayed, an intermediate stop operation for stopping the variable display in any of the variable display columns and one of the plurality of variable display columns are variable display columns. The effect executing means includes the final stop operation for stopping the variable display in the one variable display column in a state where only the variable display is displayed, and the effect executing means performs the predetermined effect based on the detection of the intermediate stop operation. The predetermined effect can be started based on the detection of the start operation or the final stop operation without starting.
Further, the game machine may have the following configuration.
As another configuration , it is a gaming machine that can play a game and can give a value for the game according to the result of the game, and is a privilege that gives a privilege advantageous to the player according to the progress of the game. The operation promotion image is displayed after displaying the granting means, the operation reception means for receiving the predetermined operation from the player, and the suggestion image suggesting that the operation promotion image prompting the player to perform the predetermined operation may be displayed. The privilege includes an effect executing means for executing one of a plurality of types of predetermined effects including a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect that does not display the operation promotion image after displaying the suggested image. In the situation where the first predetermined effect is not given, the execution rate of the second predetermined effect is higher than that of the first predetermined effect, while in the situation where the privilege is given, the execution rate of the first predetermined effect is higher than that of the second predetermined effect. ..

Preferably, the game machine has a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, variable display in each of the variable display columns is started. It is possible to give a game value according to the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped, and the game operation detecting means for detecting a plurality of types of game operations and the game operation detecting means are used. The game control means for controlling the progress of the game according to the detected game operation is provided, and the plurality of types of game operations include a start operation for starting variable display in each of the plurality of variable display columns, and a start operation for starting the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display columns. In a state where two or more variable display columns among the plurality of variable display columns are variably displayed, an intermediate stop operation for stopping the variable display in any of the variable display columns that are variably displayed, and the plurality of variable display columns. The effect executing means detects the intermediate stop operation, including a final stop operation for stopping the variable display in the one variable display column in a state where only one variable display column of the display columns is variably displayed. It is possible to start the predetermined effect based on the detection of the start operation or the final stop operation without starting the predetermined effect.

Preferably, the effect after the predetermined effect is executed in the situation where the privilege is not given is a common mode regardless of whether the predetermined effect is the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect.

In addition, it may have the following configurations. A game machine capable of playing a game and giving a value for the game according to the result of the game, and a privilege giving means for giving a privilege advantageous to the player according to the progress of the game, and the above-mentioned A specific event generating means that enables a specific event that can be specified to be granted a privilege, an operation receiving means that accepts a predetermined operation from the player, and an operation promotion image that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation are displayed. The plurality of types of promotion effects include an effect execution means for executing any one of a plurality of types of promotion effects, and the plurality of types of promotion effects are described after displaying an image of a suggestion effect suggesting that the operation promotion image may be displayed. The effect executing means includes the first promotion effect of displaying the operation promotion image and the second promotion effect of displaying the operation promotion image without displaying the image of the suggestion effect, and the specific event has occurred. When the promotion effect is executed in the first situation, the first promotion effect is executed at a higher rate than the second promotion effect, while the promotion effect is performed in the second situation where the specific event occurs. When it is executed, the second promotion effect is executed at a higher rate than the first promotion effect.

According to this configuration, in the first situation where the player does not know that the specific event has not occurred and the privilege is given, the first promotion effect is executed at a higher rate than the second promotion effect. .. Therefore, in the first situation, as a result of displaying the image of the suggestion effect as much as possible by the time the operation promotion image is displayed, the expectation of the player is effectively raised, and when the operation promotion image is displayed, it is predetermined. The motivation to perform the operation can be improved. Further, in the second situation in which the player is aware that a specific event has occurred and the privilege is granted, the second promotion effect is executed at a higher rate than the first promotion effect. Therefore, in the second situation, the operation promotion image is displayed without displaying the suggestion effect image as much as possible, and as a result, the suggestion effect image is displayed in the second situation, which causes distrust and stress that the player has. It can be reduced as much as possible.

Preferably, the operation receiving means can effectively accept the predetermined operation after the operation promotion image is displayed during the first promotion effect.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a predetermined operation from being accepted from the stage where the operation promotion image is not yet displayed during the first promotion effect, and to prevent an inconsistent effect from being executed. ..

Preferably, the effect executing means does not execute the first promotion effect in the second situation, and executes the second promotion effect when executing the promotion effect in the second situation.

According to this configuration, in the second situation, the first promotion effect of displaying the image of the suggestion effect is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust and stress.

Preferably, the effect executing means includes a special end effect executing means for executing a special end effect that ends without displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the image of the suggestion effect, and in the second situation, the effect is described. Do not execute the special end effect.

According to this configuration, the special end effect is executed in the second situation while increasing the chance that the image of the suggestion effect is displayed by executing the special end effect and increasing the chance of raising the expectation of the player. Since it is not done, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust and stress.

Preferably, the specific event includes an event in which a specific effect for displaying a specific image is executed.

According to this configuration, by displaying the specific image, the player can easily visually identify that the privilege is given, and it is possible to prevent the player from unnoticed and overlooking it as much as possible.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door open. It is a development view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a role name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination group and combination composition. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of each game state and advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of a plurality of kinds of chance button productions. (A) is a diagram for explaining a chance button effect lottery table, and (b) is a diagram showing a display example when the chance button effect is executed in the first situation where a specific event has not occurred. , (C) is a diagram showing a display example when the chance button effect is executed in the second situation where a specific event occurs. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the "BAR matching replay" is won and the aiming effect is executed in the AT controlled in the sky mode. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an effect when a chance button effect is executed after the result which is related to the winning or failing of a privilege is notified by the aim effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the continuous production which included the 1st chance button production in the 3rd game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an effect which gives a feeling of expectation that an operation promotion image is displayed by executing a chance button effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing when a chance button production can be started. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example of the liquid crystal display when a chance button effect is executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described 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 a medal as a gaming medium will be described. However, the game machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and does not use a game machine capable of executing a game using a game ball as a game medium or a game medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal) internally. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of performing a game using the given score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

<Slot machine configuration example>
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-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 which is openably and closably attached to 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 / unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by a door key managed by the manager of the amusement park. Whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 is detected by the door sensor 20.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter, collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. 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 the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form a 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 unit 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. A medium variable display row 10M composed of a 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 are provided. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can each stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

In the present embodiment, a so-called middle row line composed of the middle row of the left variable display row 10L, the middle row of the middle variable display row 10M, and the middle row of the right variable display row 10R is set as the winning line to be the winning judgment target of the winning combination. There is. A winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes the effect by displaying a predetermined image according to 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 are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, and an advantageous period notification lamp 80 are arranged. The credit display 45 displays 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 to 50.

The payout display 46 is a display that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination occurs, and also displays various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the set values 1 to 6, and is information that suggests the set set value. The notification display 60 is a display that notifies predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, push order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous to the player, a combination lottery result, and the like. It is a vessel. The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display that notifies 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 tolerated.

The credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. Further, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on in an advantageous period and turned off in a normal period other than the advantageous period.

Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation unit includes a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, an effect operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

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

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation related to the effect. Operations related to the production include operations for executing and developing the production, operations for selecting the production mode and characters, and a player menu for displaying the game history, etc. Administrator menu for displaying the status, setting history, etc. Includes operations for transitioning to the state.

The start switch 19 is a switch that detects an operation for starting the variable display of the symbol by rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R. The settlement switch 23 is a switch that detects an operation for paying out a number of medals corresponding to credits or a set number of bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R to stop the variable display of the symbol. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

Various switches including the effect operation unit 81 detect an operation on the operation unit (button unit) corresponding to each. The operation unit corresponding to various switches is composed of a transmissive member that transmits light. In addition, a light source such as an LED is mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and it is produced by emitting light at a timing (timing for effectively accepting the operation) that can be operated according to the progress of the game. To execute.

Below the various operation units on the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout exit 39 for paying out medals in response to the occurrence of winning a prize and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 are provided. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout outlet 39, respectively, for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds, and the like according to the progress of the game.

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

The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shaft thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are composed of, for example, stepping motors.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are composed of, for example, a photo interrupter. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position on the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. It is configured in.

A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case cannot come into contact with the control board unless, for example, some members are destroyed so that the traces can be easily discriminated if the control board or the like housed in the board case is illegally identified. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

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

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

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

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

The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether or not power is supplied to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during a setting change process in which the set value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change processing start switch 56 is a switch that includes a key cylinder for setting change processing and detects an operation for shifting to the setting change processing. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the amusement park can operate it.

The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the winning probability of winning a winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. That is, when the set value is different, the winning probability of winning in the winning combination lottery may be different even if the winning combination is the same. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during the execution of the game a predetermined number of times differs depending on the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be different. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set value, for example, 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities (in this embodiment, four stages of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6) are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. , The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be set in 6 steps of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by shifting to the setting change processing by turning on the power with the change processing start switch 56 turned on by the setting change key managed by the game hall administrator.

The set value can be sequentially switched by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process (for example, ... 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 5 ...). During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, after the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off to store the set value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like, which will be described later, is performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

On the back side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is arranged 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 genuine, and the regular medals are stored on the first flow path 40 side for being stored in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, non-regular medals have a structure of guiding to the side of the second flow path 44 for discharging to the outside.

Further, 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 medals to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects one medal guided to the first flow path 40 side among the medals inserted from the medal insertion port 25. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 in a state where 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 outlet 39 via the medal chute 47.

Next, the configuration of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. A plurality of types of patterns are composed of patterns. In the following, each of the plurality of types of symbols has a name (“R7”, “B7”, “BAR”, “BL”, “R1”, “R2”, “BE”, “CH”, which is shown to correspond to each other in FIG. 3 (b). "WM1" "WM2") will be described. The plurality of types of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbols, numbers, or the like. "R7" and "B7" mainly have a pattern of "7" and have the same shape, but the position and direction of the sharp part (R7: pointed to the left in the upper right part + upward in the lower left part) It is sharp, B7: not sharp in the upper right part and the lower left part, and the hue (R7: red, B7: blue) is different. In addition, "R1" and "R2" are described as "Replay" in the center of the pattern, and although they have the same shape and color, they are protruding parts (R1: up / down / left / right, R2: upper left, lower left, upper right, right). Below) is different. As described above, since "R1" and "R2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as "R". Similarly, "WM1" and "WM2" have a design mainly of "watermelon" and have the same shape and color, but with or without a special design (design that makes you imagine glitter) (WM1: None, WM2: At the cut end. Dotted along) are different. As described above, since "WM1" and "WM2" are composed of patterns having similar appearances, they are also collectively referred to as "WM".

In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end thereof, corresponding to a symbol arrangement area 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 region is the symbol in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 7 in a predetermined order such as symbol number ... 19 → 18 → 17 → ... 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... Can be made to.

The slot machine 1 having the above configuration has a specified number required to start one game by first inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 25 or operating the bet switch 15 or the like (set to "3" in this embodiment). When the number of medals for the minute is set, the rotation can be started, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display the symbols and one game is started. In the present embodiment, an example in which "3" is set as the specified number regardless of the game state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a different specified number is set according to the game state (for example, other than the "bonus state"). "3" may be set as the specified number of game states, and "2" may be set as the specified number of "bonus states".

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped to end one game. To do. The slot machine 1 newly imparts a predetermined game value to the player according to a symbol combination (game result) when all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped rotating. Examples of the value for the game include paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits), and replaying a game that is given by automatically setting the number of bets for the next game without using a new medal or the like. It is not limited to these.

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 a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which a sub CPU 71 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 uses electric power supplied from the outside to generate a power source for driving various electric components mounted on 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 machine, etc.).

The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data related to the game, 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 controlling the hardware.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and is transmitted from a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Processes related to the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the closing sensor 53 for a predetermined time or longer, a full tank error in which the hopper container 42 is detected by the full tank sensor 58 to be full, 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 longer.

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

Further, the main CPU 61 performs a process related to the progress of the game to drive and control the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include a switching solenoid 51, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, a notification display 60, an advantageous period notification lamp 80, and reel motors 14L to 14R, as shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, the main control board 63 is equipped with a display composed of 7-segment LEDs. On the main control board 63, the ratio of staying in the advantageous period to the total number of games, the ratio of the number of bonuses paid out to the total number of games paid out, the ratio of the bonus winning to the total number of games to the end of the bonus The ratio of the number of games played, such as the number of medals, and the ratio of the total number of medals paid out by the navigation effect (instruction) during the advantageous period to the total number of medals paid out during the bonus state (for example, the designated combination). It is equipped with a display that displays (also called the object ratio). It should be noted that the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, etc. are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but are provided separately. It may be displayed on a display (for example, payout display 46, etc.). In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, the indicated accessory ratio, and the like on the display. Good.

The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot 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 the effect and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect content according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, and an effect operation unit 81 shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes display processing for displaying an image in the display area. The display control unit executes display processing based on a command for display control from the sub control board 73, and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the display control unit can also transmit a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R, various lamps, LEDs, and the like based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light effect corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To execute. The various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to the various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the controlled mode, depending on whether or not the eco mode is used.

The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation on the determination switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops a predetermined effect by operating the determination switch 81a. Control to make it. Further, the sub CPU 71 is in an effect mode selectable state (during the effect mode selection screen display) in which one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can be set. In, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the decision switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. It can be displayed on the vessel 27. On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", "setting change history" can be displayed, "mobile phone interlocking service ON / OFF setting", "eco mode setting", and the like can be performed. The eco-mode is a mode in which the power consumed by the production execution by the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved more than in the normal state. When the eco mode is set, for example, control to lower the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, control to shorten the driving time or lighting time, and output from the speakers 31L and 31R than in the normal state. Control to lower the volume is performed.

Further, the sub CPU 71 promotes a specific effect (for example, continuous effect continuously over a plurality of games, operation to a specific button) that occurs according to the progress of the game without rotating any of the reels 11L to 11R. The decision switch 81a is in a state where a predetermined time has elapsed without detecting any operation (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby state or a game waiting state) even when the chance button effect) is not executed. Is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In the standby state, a guidance effect (included in the promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the determination switch 81a to guide the player to the player menu state is executed. By operating the decision switch 81a during the guidance effect, the player menu screen is displayed by shifting to the player menu state.

Further, on the player menu screen, a mobile interlocking service for confirming a role history such as the number of times a prize is generated and the probability of occurrence of a prize and accumulating a player's game history according to an operation on the effect operation unit 81. (Hereinafter, also referred to as mobile interlocking) can be set, the volume output from the speakers 31L and 31R can be set, and the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27 can be adjusted. An example in which the eco-mode can be set in the administrator menu state will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the eco-mode setting may be set in the player menu state.

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

In addition, when a specific effect is continuously executed on a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect that does not involve a chance button effect that prompts an operation on a specific button. The player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, while the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts the operation of a specific button. You may not do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally developed to the next stage by operating the determination switch 81a while the player menu screen is being displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, the switch for developing the chance button effect is operated while the player menu screen is displayed. It is possible to prevent the production from being unintentionally developed.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs a game control process 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.

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the input sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the replay flag set at the time of winning the replay combination, and the like. The process for setting is performed. In the bet number setting process, the bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) that effectively accepts the operation to the start switch 19 is set.

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 number of medals corresponding to the credit amount or the set bet number is paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process ends when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received in a state where the rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process shifts to the internal lottery process, a bet command that can specify the actually set bet number (medal number) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for one game can be specified on the sub-control board 73 side as well.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for winning combination lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that 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 an extracted value). A role lottery is held to determine whether or not to win one of a plurality of types of roles. With reference to FIG. 6, the type of combination and the combination name set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replaying role, and a small role are provided. The bonus role is a transfer role with a privilege of shifting to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is high. The replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a combination in which the above-mentioned replay flag is set when a prize is won and a replay is given. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the specified number of games (this time games) to be started next (from now on) is set without using new medals (or credits) owned by the player. The corresponding bet number is automatically set as the bet number for the next game. A small role is a role that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

As a bonus combination, the combination name "RBB1" is provided. As the symbol combination of "RBB1", a combination of three "R7" is defined. When "RBB1" is won, it is controlled to a bonus state. The bonus state ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number of medals corresponding to the winning bonus combination (200 medals described in the remarks column of FIG. 6).

The role names "RP1" to "RP10" are provided as the re-game combination. As the symbol combination of "RP1", a combination of three "R1" is defined. As for "RP2" to "RP10", the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined respectively. When the symbol combination of "RP1" and "RP2" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbol stops at the middle, middle, and middle stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbol appears to be the winning line. Align on NL. When the symbol combination of "RP3" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbols stop at the lower, middle, and upper rows of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "R" symbols appear to be aligned on the upward-sloping line. .. “RP4” and “RP5” are also referred to as promotion replays because they serve as an opportunity to control a gaming state (RT2 described later) which is advantageous for a player who has a high probability of winning a replaying combination. When each symbol combination of "RP4" and "RP5" stops at the winning line NL, the "R" symbol stops at the middle and middle stages of each of the reel 11L and reel 11M, and the "BE" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11R. However, apparently, the "R" symbol is tempered on the reels 11L and 11M.

When each symbol combination of "RP6" and "RP7" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the middle stage of the reel 11M and the upper or lower stage of the reel 11R, and the "BE" symbol appears at the middle stage of the reel 11L. When stopped, the reel 11M and the reel 11R may be in a state where the "BAR" symbol is tempered. Therefore, "RP6" and "RP7" are also referred to as BAR tempi replay or fake BAR.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination of "RP8" stops at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol stops at the lower, middle and upper stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BAR" symbol appears to rise to the right. It may be stopped on the line. For this reason, "RP8" is also referred to as a BAR-aligned replay that rises to the right. Further, when the symbol combination of "RP9" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BAR" symbol is apparently on the downward-sloping line. It may be in a stopped state. For this reason, "RP9" is also referred to as a downward-sloping BAR-aligned replay. When the symbol combination of "RP10" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the middle and upper stages of the reels 11L and 11M, respectively.

As the small role, the role names "PZ1" to "PZ41" are provided. For "PZ1" to "PZ41", the symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 6 are defined. Of these, when the symbol combinations of "PZ1" and "PZ2" stop at the winning line NL, the "BE" symbol stops at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the appearance is "BE". The symbol is stopped at the downward-sloping line. Therefore, "PZ1" and "PZ2" are also referred to as downward-sloping bells. When the symbol combination of "PZ3" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the middle, middle, and middle stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "BE" symbol is stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, "PZ3" is also referred to as a middle bell. In the states other than the bonus state, "PZ1" to "PZ3" are won when the push order is correct, and in the bonus state, the prize is won regardless of the push order, and 9 medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R when the pressing order is incorrect (failed), and four medals are paid out. "PZ4" to "PZ36" are also referred to as push order incorrect answer bells.

Further, when the symbol combination of "PZ37" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "WM" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 11L to 11R, respectively, and the "WM" symbol is stopped at the downward-sloping line. There is. Therefore, "PZ37" is also called a watermelon. When each symbol combination of "PZ38" to "PZ40" is stopped at the winning line NL, the "CH" symbol may be stopped at the upper or lower stage of each of the reels 11L and 11M. Therefore, "PZ38" to "PZ40" are also referred to as cherries. "PZ41" is a role that can stop the chance that the "WM" symbol is tempted on the winning line NL. "PZ37" to "PZ41" can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and four medals are paid out.

In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups composed of predetermined combinations among the combinations shown in FIG. The winning combination group and combination composition in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, an "RBB" composed of the bonus combination "RBB1" is provided. The winning combination group including the bonus combination may include not only the bonus combination but also the winning combination group that is elected at the same time as other combinations (for example, "PZ38" to "PZ41").

The winning role groups for the replay role are "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 transition replay"), "fake play", and "fake play". "BAR matching replay" is provided. "Normal replay" is a winning combination group composed of "RP1" and "RP2". "RT2 Transition Replay 1" is a winning combination group composed of "RP1", "RP2", "RP4", and "RP5". The winning combination group of the other replaying combination is also composed of the combination described in the combination composition column of FIG.

As the winning role group of the small role, "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4", and "all small roles" are provided. Of these, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are a plurality of types of roles of "PZ4" to "PZ36" in addition to "PZ1" and "PZ2" or "PZ3". This is a winning combination group that is configured to include combinations that are different from each other. "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" are also collectively referred to as "push order bell". "All small roles" is a winning combination group consisting of all small roles. The winning combination groups of other small combinations are also composed of the combinations described in the combination composition column of FIG.

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

As the game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "RT0" to "RT2", "RBB1" are won, so-called carry-over game state and internal winning state, "RT3", and a bonus role is won. "RBB1" which is a bonus state accompanying the above is provided. "RT0" to "RT2" are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "RBB" is subject to the combination lottery in the general gaming state. For the winning combination group including the bonus combination, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/400 when the set value is 1, for example. As the judgment value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination, different judgment values are set according to the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the set value is 6, the determination value is set so that the winning probability is 1/380. In addition, "RBB" may have a determination value set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value. Further, the probability of winning a winning combination group including a bonus combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability.

Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-game combination, the "normal replay" is subject to the combination lottery in the general gaming state, "RT3". In addition, "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are subject to the combination lottery only in "RT1". "Fake play" and "BAR matching replay" are subject to the role lottery in "RT1" and "RT2", respectively. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the re-game combination is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

The probability of winning any of "normal replay", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", "fake play", and "BAR matching replay" is, for example, "RT1" ≤ "RT0" <"RT3". The determination value is stored so that the relationship is <“RT2”. Therefore, among the general gaming states, "RT2" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is improved as compared with other gaming states. Further, the determination value is stored so that the probability of winning any one of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is, for example, 1/20 in "RT1". Further, the probability of winning the "fake play" and the probability of winning the "BAR matching replay" are, for example, 1/20 in "RT1" and 1/10 in "RT2", respectively. Is remembered. It should be noted that the probability of winning the winning combination group including the replaying combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability.

Of the winning combination groups including small roles, "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are subject to the role lottery in the general game state and "RT3", respectively. Become. In addition, the probability of winning each of "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is determined so that it is a uniform probability regardless of the game state and the set value. It is remembered. For example, the probability of winning any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is, for example, 1/5 regardless of the game state or set value, and "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4". 4 ”The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the winning probabilities of each are the same. The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning any of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance eye" is, for example, 1/100 regardless of the game state or the set value. In addition, "all small wins" are subject to a lottery in "RBB1", and the judgment value is set so that they will be won with a probability of 1/1, and all small wins will be won for each game 9 Win a prize in "PZ3" with payout. Therefore, it can be said that the "RBB1" is in an advantageous state for the player as compared with the general gaming state and the like. The probability of winning a winning combination group including a small combination is not limited to the example, and may be set to be another probability, and is determined according to the set value. It may be the one that exists.

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

When it is determined in the determination process 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 flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning combination lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "determination value of the winning combination group / 65536". It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read in the combination lottery, the more likely it is to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the winning combination groups that are the target of the combination lottery are not smaller than the predetermined value, no winning combination group has been elected. Is determined to be. The probability of "out of place" in the present embodiment may be set so that, for example, "RT1" ≥ "RT0"> "RT3"> "RT2".

In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that no winning combination group has been won and it is "missing", the combination lottery is terminated. , S300 shifts to advantageous period related processing.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery to the sub-control board 73 is performed. For example, when "RBB1" is won, a winning type command that can identify that a bonus combination has been won is output, and when any of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination is won, it becomes one of the replaying roles. A winning type command that can identify that you have won is output, and when you win any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4", you can identify that you have won the push order bell. Output the type command. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantageous period related processing)
In the advantageous period-related processing of S300, the processing related to the advantageous period is performed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to control the advantageous period by satisfying the predetermined advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. The advantageous period includes the advantageous general, the chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ), and the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The general advantage is the period during which the CZ transition lottery for whether or not to transition to CZ can be executed. The CZ is a period during which the AT transition lottery for whether or not to shift the AT game to an executable AT can be executed. The general advantage is the period during which the transition lottery (CZ transition lottery, AT transition lottery) for whether or not to shift to an AT in which the CZ or AT game can be executed can be executed. CZ is a period during which an AT transition lottery for whether or not to transition to AT can be executed. In the AT transition lottery, the rate at which the transition to AT is determined is higher in the CZ than in the advantageous general.

Among the advantageous periods, the advantageous general and CZ are periods in which the payout rate does not exceed 1 during the period (for example, also referred to as a non-ball-out period during the advantageous period), whereas in the AT, the AT game is performed. As a result, it can be said that it is a period in which the payout rate during AT exceeds 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a ball-out period during an advantageous period). Therefore, AT is an advantageous privilege for the player. In the advantageous period, the advantage is generally controlled first. Further, in the general advantage, the CZ can be controlled by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions are satisfied. Further, in the advantageous general and CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed by satisfying the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period that can be controlled by the AT. Further, it can be said that the AT during the advantageous period is in an advantageous state for the player.

The predetermined advantageous period transition condition is a condition that is established based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and is established by winning one of the winning combination groups including, for example, the replaying combination and the small combination. Including conditions and so on. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period are also established by winning the winning combination group with a setting difference in the winning probability, and also by winning the winning combination group with no setting difference in the winning probability. To do. The conditions for transition to the advantageous period may be satisfied by winning a specific winning combination group that is uniformly defined regardless of the type of state in which the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is controlled. "The winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined regardless of the type of controlled state" means that the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is uniformly determined in any of the states described later using FIG. 8A. It means what is defined.

In addition, for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery conditions and the predetermined AT transition lottery conditions, for example, conditions that are satisfied by winning any of "cherry", "watermelon", and "chance eye" and conditions that are satisfied by winning "RBB". And so on. Therefore, for example, when "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", or "RBB" is won, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied, and the CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are satisfied. As a result, even in the normal period, by winning "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye" and "RBB", by winning in the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery, the AT is controlled during the advantageous period. It can also happen. The advantageous period transition condition, the CZ transition lottery condition, and the AT transition lottery condition may be exactly the same condition, may be completely different conditions, or may include common conditions. ..

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are the first condition that is established when the advantageous period counter = 1500 indicating that the upper limit value of the advantageous period (for example, the maximum number of games: 1500) has been reached, and the number of bets in the advantageous period. The lowest cumulative number, which is the total number of differences based on the number of medals and the number of medals awarded, is set to 0 as the base point, and the current cumulative number from that base point reaches the upper limit of the advantageous period (for example, the upper limit cumulative number: 2400). The second condition that is satisfied by the above is included. The cumulative number is specified according to the value of the cumulative number counter that is updated during the advantageous period. Both the advantageous period counter and the cumulative number counter are updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Regarding the first condition, the maximum number of games 1500, and the second condition, the maximum cumulative number 2400, the numerical values are not always reached, and the advantageous period is a numerical value that does not exceed these conditions. It may be terminated, for example, it may be terminated at around 1450 under the first condition, or at around 2300 under the second condition.

The conditions for ending the advantageous period are that the number of AT games and the number of AT navigations have ended, and that the game is digested a predetermined number of times without being transferred to CZ or AT during the general advantage after the end of AT. It also includes a third condition that is satisfied by digesting the game a predetermined number of times without being transferred to the AT during the CZ after the AT is completed. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period (general advantage, either CZ or AT) are collectively referred to as "conditions for ending the advantageous period (condition for ending the advantageous period)". The conditions for terminating the advantageous period are not limited to those illustrated in the present embodiment as long as they include at least the first condition and the second condition, and conditions that can be satisfied by other predetermined events. It may be.

In the advantageous period-related processing, during the advantageous period, the advantageous period may end with the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition (for example, winning a predetermined winning combination group), and the end of this game. It is determined whether or not the situation (for example, the maximum number of games (1500) or the maximum cumulative number (2400) of the advantageous period has been reached by this game), and if the situation can be satisfied, the condition may be satisfied. Perform a production that incites something. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout display 46, the notification display 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments are blinked.

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the situation where the advantageous period can end with the end of the game this time during the advantageous period, the main CPU 61 A condition-related command that can specify a condition that may be satisfied is output to the sub-control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility that each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for terminating the advantageous period is satisfied. As described above, the advantageous period-related processing executes the processing according to whether or not the conditions related to the advantageous period can be satisfied. The process for actually shifting to the advantageous period and the process for determining whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied and ending the advantageous period are performed by the advantageous period setting process of S700 described later. Will be

Further, in the advantageous period-related processing, it is possible to execute the notification processing for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the notification display 60 according to the result of the winning combination lottery during the AT during the advantageous period. For example, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display is stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win the "PZ1" or "PZ2" as described later. The notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner that the segment (one of the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side) corresponding to the capital letter "L" of the alphabet is lit out of the seven segments constituting the 60. Further, in the advantageous operation mode-related processing, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. As a result, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like on the sub control board 73 side as well. When the advantageous period-related processing is completed, the process shifts to the reel control processing of S400.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and 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 the measurement is started after the 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, the reel rotation process for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. As a result, the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game can be delayed 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 the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes 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 stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

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

If any of the winning roles is won in the role lottery, when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range, the symbol is drawn onto the winning line. Stop it. On the other hand, if no winning combination is won, a symbol that is a combination of out-of-order symbols that does not win any winning combination is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL within the pullable range, the symbols are pulled into the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, "when any of the winning roles is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbols constituting the winning winning combination can be drawn into the winning line within the drawable range. It is a thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning role group", the "winning role" corresponds to any of the roles constituting the winning "winning role group" in detail. It becomes a thing.

In the reel stop process, the symbols within the retractable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but the symbols outside the retractable range cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of reels 11L to 11R, for a combination in which the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, even if the combination is won in the combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line In some cases, the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn onto the NL and the winning combination is missed (non-winning).

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the "RBB1" have parts 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. Therefore, even if the "RBB1" is won, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting the bonus combination into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and there is a possibility that the "RBB1" will be missed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when "RBB1" is won, although the reel control is performed to draw in the winning bonus combination within the drawable range, there may be a case where neither combination is won. Regarding "RBB1", if it is not possible to win a prize in the winning game, a process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is performed until the winning combination is won under the control of RT3.

As shown in FIG. 3, "R1" constituting the middle symbol and the right symbol of "RP1" and "RP2" included in the "normal replay" are arranged within the retractable range in all the reels 11L to 11R. There is. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "RP1" and "RP2" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels, respectively. However, when the "normal replay" is won, both "RP1" and "RP2" are won. As a result, when the "normal replay" is won, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, the symbols that make up the replay combination included in each of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are not within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but "RT2 transition replay" When each of "1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, all the corresponding replays are won. As a result, when any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the replay included in the winning "RT2 transition replay" is performed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. You can always win one of the roles.

Further, when "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" are won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means that the reels are stopped first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. The first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stopped reel. Further, the second stop means to stop when one reel is stopped by the first stop and the remaining two reels are rotating, and the third stop means that the remaining one reel is rotating. Sometimes it means to stop. The operations on the stop switch for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop are also referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation.

For example, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the left first stop (the left reel 11L is the first stop), "RP4" and "RP5" accompanied by the transition to RT2 are used as other roles. It is stipulated to draw in with priority over. The "R1" and "BE" constituting the middle and right symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" are all arranged within the retractable range on the reels 11M and 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "RP4" and "RP5" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is the winning line. They are arranged within a range that can be pulled in on the NL. In addition, when "RT2 Transition Replay 1" is won, both "RP4" and "RP5" are won. As a result, when "RP4" and "RP5" are drawn in in preference to other roles, either "RP4" or "RP5" can be awarded. Therefore, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that one of "RP4" and "RP5" is always won when the left first stop is made.

On the other hand, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won and the middle or right first stop (the middle or right reel 11M or 11R is the first stop), "RP1" is more than "RP4" and "RP5". ”And“ RP2 ”are given priority to be drawn in. Therefore, when the "RT2 transition replay 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won when the middle or right first stop is made.

In addition, when the "RT2 transition replay 2" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the middle first stop is made, either "RP4" or "RP5" is always won, and the left or right first. When stopped, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won. In addition, when the "RT2 transition replay 3" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the right first stop is made, either "RP4" or "RP5" is always won, and the left or middle first. When stopped, reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

The push order for winning either "RP4" or "RP5" when any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won is also called a correct answer procedure. When any of "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won during the AT described above, information that can identify the correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

Next, the reel control when the "fake play" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay role included in the "fake play" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "fake play" is won, all the corresponding replay roles Win. As a result, when the "fake play" is won, any of the replay roles included in the "fake play" can be won without fail regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Further, when the "fake play" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, when the "fake play" is won, when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "fake play" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, it is stipulated that "RP6" and "RP7" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" constituting the right symbols of "RP6" and "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. Further, the "BEs" constituting the left symbols of the "RP6" and the "RP7" are arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L. On the other hand, the "BAR" constituting the middle symbols of the "RP6" and the "RP7" has a part that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, when the "Fake Play" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP6" and "RP7" are pulled in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21M draws the middle symbol "BAR" to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is performed at a timing that can be pulled upward, either "RP6" or "RP7" can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L.

When the stop switch 21M is not stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, a prize is generated according to the already stopped symbols of "RP1" to "RP3". It is stipulated that the role should be prioritized and drawn in. For example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win a prize. Further, when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, it is stipulated that "RP3" is preferentially pulled in. "BE" constituting the left symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11L, and "R1" constituting the middle symbol of "RP3" is arranged within the retractable range on the reel 11M. Has been done. Therefore, when "RP3" is preferentially drawn in, "RP3" can always be won.

When the first right stop is made when the "fake play" is won, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when both the "R1" of the symbol number 0 and the "BE" of the symbol number 1 of FIG. 3 are stopped at the timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, the "R1" of the symbol number 0 is used. Is also stipulated to give priority to "BE" of symbol number 1 and draw it onto the winning line NL. Further, when both "R1" of symbol number 5 and "BE" of symbol number 6 in FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, they are more than "BE" of symbol number 6. It is stipulated that "R1" of symbol number 5 is preferentially drawn onto the winning line NL. Therefore, when the first stop on the right is made when the "fake play" is won, the "BE" of the symbol number 1 is placed on the winning line NL when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbol of the symbol numbers 2 to 4. It is possible to stop and stop the "BAR" symbol in the lower row, or stop the "R1" of symbol number 5 on the winning line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper row.

In addition, when the "Fake Play" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row by the first right stop, and when the middle second stop is performed, the stop operation is aimed at the "BAR" symbol of symbol number 3. When this happens, the "BAR" of symbol number 3 can be stopped on the winning line NL. In this way, when the "fake play" is won, the "BAR" symbol is placed on either the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line by stopping the "BAR" symbol by the first right stop and the second middle stop. You can make it tempai. When the left symbol "BE" constituting "RP6" and "RP7" stops on the winning line NL, at least the symbol number 2 "BAR" symbol is in the upper row from the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L shown in FIG. Alternatively, since it is not stopped in the lower row, the "BAR" symbols are not stopped in line on the line.

Next, the reel control when the "BAR matching replay" is won will be described. The symbols that make up the replay combination included in the "BAR alignment replay" include parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement, but when the "BAR alignment replay" is won, the corresponding replay combination Win all. As a result, when the "BAR-matched replay" is won, any of the replays included in the "BAR-matched replay" can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

In addition, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, it is stipulated that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel. For example, at the time of winning the "BAR matching replay", when the left first stop or the middle first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that either "RP1" or "RP2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, it is stipulated that "RP8" and "RP9" are preferentially drawn in over "RP1" and "RP2". "R1" and "BE" constituting the right symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11R. On the other hand, "R1" and "CH" constituting the left symbols of "RP8" and "RP9" have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L. Further, the "BAR" constituting the middle symbols of the "RP8" and the "RP9" has a part that does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M. For this reason, when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, when the first stop on the right is made, "RP8" and "RP9" are pulled in with priority over other roles, and the stop switch 21L is the left symbol "R1" and "CH". When any of the above is stopped at the timing when it can be pulled into the winning line NL, and when the stop switch 21M is stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL, "RP8" "And either" RP9 "can be won.

On the other hand, when neither "RP8" nor "RP9" can be won by the timing of the stop operation to the stop switches 21L and 21M, the following reel control is performed. First, when the stop switch 21M is not stopped at the timing when the middle symbol "BAR" can be pulled into the winning line NL by the second stop operation, or when the stop switch 21L is not operated at the timing when the left symbol "R1" or "CH" can be pulled. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing when the winning line NL can be pulled in, it is determined that the winning combination of "RP1" to "RP3" is preferentially pulled in according to the already stopped symbols. Has been done. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, either "RP1" or "RP2" can be preferentially drawn in to win a prize, and "BE" is stopped as the right symbol. Occasionally, "RP3" can be given priority and won a prize.

Next, in a state where the middle symbol "BAR" is pulled onto the winning line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21L moves the left symbol "R1" or "CH" by the third stop operation to the winning line NL. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing when it can be pulled upward, it is stipulated that the winning combination of "RP6" and "RP7" that causes a prize according to the already stopped symbol is preferentially pulled. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP6" can be preferentially drawn in and won a prize, and when "BE" is stopped as the right symbol, "RP7" is prioritized. You can draw in and win a prize.

In the state where the left symbol "R1" or "CH" is pulled onto the winning line NL by the second stop operation and stopped, the stop switch 21M pulls the middle symbol "BAR" onto the winning line NL by the third stop operation. When the stop operation is not performed at a possible timing, it is stipulated that the winning combination of "RP1" and "RP10" is preferentially drawn according to the already stopped symbol. Therefore, for example, when "R1" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP1" can be preferentially drawn in and won a prize, and when "CH" is stopped as the left symbol, "RP10" is prioritized. You can draw in and win a prize.

When the first right stop is made when the "BAR Matching Replay" is won, either "R1" or "BE" can be stopped on the winning line NL as described above. At this time, when both "R1" of symbol number 0 and "BE" of symbol number 1 in FIG. 3 are stopped at a timing when they can be drawn onto the winning line NL, the same as when the "fake play" is won. Because the reel control of is performed, when the stop operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbols of symbol numbers 2 to 4, the "BE" of symbol number 1 is stopped on the winning line NL and the "BAR" symbol is displayed in the lower row. It is possible to stop or stop the "R1" of the symbol number 5 on the winning line NL and stop the "BAR" symbol in the upper row.

In addition, when the "BAR Alignment Replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row by the first right stop, and the "BAR" symbols of the reels 11L and 11M are respectively in the second stop and the third stop. When the stop operation is aimed at, the "BAR" symbol can be stopped on the winning line NL. Therefore, by aiming at the "BAR" symbol and stopping the operation when the "BAR alignment replay" is won, the "BAR" symbol can be tempered or aligned at either the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line. .. As a result, by aligning the "BAR" symbols on the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line, it is possible to definitively notify the player that the "BAR matching replay" has been won. In addition, when the "BAR" symbol is tempered to the upward-sloping line or the downward-sloping line, the player has the expectation that he has won the "BAR-matched replay" when the stop operation timing does not match. Can be squeezed.

Of the small combinations, the left symbols ("BAR", "BL", "WM1") that make up the small combination included in "cherry" are not within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, as shown in FIG. Exists. Therefore, even if the "cherry" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L, it may not be possible to pull in the left symbol that constitutes the small role included in the "cherry", and there is a possibility that the "cherry" will be missed. ..

Among the small combinations, the symbols forming the small combination included in the "watermelon" are arranged within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the "watermelon" is won, the small winning combination included in the "watermelon" can be drawn in and won a prize regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

Of the small wins, the left symbol (“WM1”) and the middle symbol (“WM2”) that make up the small win included in the “chance eye” are within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L and 11M, as shown in FIG. There is a part that does not exist inside. Therefore, even if the "chance eye" is won, the left symbol or the middle symbol that constitutes the small winning combination included in the "chance eye" may not be able to be drawn in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M. , May be missed.

Next, the reel stop processing when any one of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won will be described. When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, it is determined that the target to be pulled in is different depending on the type of the first stopped reel.

For example, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, when the left first stop is made, it is stipulated that "PZ1" and "PZ2", which will be paid out 9 cards, are drawn in with priority over other roles. There is. "R1" and "R2" constituting the left symbols of "PZ1" and "PZ2" have some parts that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11L, but one of the symbols is placed on the winning line NL. It is arranged within the range that can be pulled into. In addition, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, both "PZ1" and "PZ2" are won. As a result, when "PZ1" and "PZ2" are drawn in prior to other roles, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" can be won. Therefore, when the "left correct answer bell 1" is won, the reel control is performed so that when the left first stop is made, either "PZ1" or "PZ2" is always won.

On the other hand, when the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop is made, priority is given to other small roles such as "PZ4" which are simultaneously won over "PZ1" and "PZ2". It is stipulated to pull in. As shown in FIG. 3, none of the symbols constituting the other small combinations such as "PZ4" are arranged within the retractable range from the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to draw in the symbols that make up other small roles such as "PZ4" that are simultaneously won in the winning line, and even if the "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" is won. In some cases, it may not be possible to win a prize in any of the roles.

Also, even when "Left Correct Answer Bell 2" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ1" and "PZ2" can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when the middle or right first stop is made. There are places where other small winning combinations that are simultaneously won are preferentially drawn in over "PZ1" and "PZ2", and the symbols on the reels 11L to 11R cannot attract the symbols that make up the other small winning combination. Since it is an existing symbol array, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. Similarly, even when "Middle Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the first stop in the middle, can be won. However, when the first stop is made on the left or right, the other small winning combinations that are simultaneously won are drawn in with priority over the "PZ3", and the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R constitutes the other winning combination. Since it is a symbol array in which there are places that cannot be pulled in, it may not be possible to win any of the winning combinations depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. In addition, even when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won, "PZ3", which always pays out 9 cards when the first right stop is made, can be won, but the left or middle first stop is made. Occasionally, other small wins that are simultaneously won are drawn in with priority over "PZ3", and there are places where the symbol arrangement of reels 11L to 11R cannot draw in the symbols that make up the other small wins. Since it is an array, it may not be possible to win any small winning combination depending on the operation timing of the stop switch.

The push order in which any of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is paid out when 9 cards are paid out when any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, is also called a correct answer procedure. When any of "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is won during the AT described above, information that can identify the correct answer procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

When any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won, the timing that cannot be operated by the correct answer procedure and that none of the other small wins that are won at the same time can be won. When the stop operation is performed with, among the "missing" symbol combinations, a specific "missing" symbol combination that does not stop on the winning line when "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are not won. Is performed to pull the winning line onto the winning line. A particular "missing" symbol combination is accompanied by a transition to "RT1" when stopped on the winning line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition roll.

When "all small wins" are won (for example, in the "bonus state"), 9 cards are always paid out regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R, whichever is "PZ1" to "PZ3". Reel control is performed so as to win a crab.

In addition, in the reel stop processing when the winning of the bonus role is carried over (RT3) and the replaying role or the small role is won, it is determined that the replaying role or the small role is drawn in with priority over the bonus combination. Has been.

In the reel stop processing, every time any of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process shifts to the result determination process of S500.

(Die judgment processing)
In the result determination process of S500, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. For example, when a small winning combination wins, the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 are paid out, or a payout process for adding credits is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals (including 0) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the sub control board 73 side as well. In addition, when the re-game combination wins a prize, a process for setting the re-game flag is executed. In the roll determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning combination, and the like is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. Further, in the roll determination process, the advantageous period stay ratio, the accessory ratio, the accessory state ratio, and the like are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the result determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S600.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S600, a game state flag that can specify the game state from the next time onward is set based on the result of the winning combination lottery or the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the gaming state.

The game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT1" when the normal transition roll is stopped on the winning line NL at "RT0" or "RT2". In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT2" when the promotion replays "RP4" to "RP5" are won in "RT1".

In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can identify "RT3" when no prize is won in the game in which "RBB1" is won in any of "RT0", "RT1", and "RT2". .. In addition, the game state setting process sets a game state flag that can specify the "bonus state" when the "RBB1" is won. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the "bonus state" and sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT0" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a game state flag that can identify "RT0" when it is initialized by changing the setting or the like. When the game state setting process is completed, the process shifts to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

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

When the slot machine 1 is initialized due to a setting change or the like, the slot machine 1 is set to RT0 as a game state and the game is started. In RT0, while the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) is not performed when the "push order bell" is won. .. Therefore, the push order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, and the normal transition roll is stopped, and the RT1 is controlled.

In RT1, if the "RT2 transition replay" is won and the "promotion replay" wins, it is controlled by RT2. However, since it is not AT, the AT game that notifies the advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) at the time of winning the "RT2 transition replay" is not performed. In addition, since the player is not in AT after winning the "promotion replay" and being controlled by RT2, as in RT0, the "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability, and as a result, it is usually at a relatively early timing. The transition roll is stopped and controlled by "RT1". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the games are played in RT1.

Further, even if the "RBB1" is won in the middle of RT1, the prize cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbols constituting the "RBB1" can be drawn onto the winning line NL. As a result, if it is not possible to win a prize in the game in which "RBB1" is won, it is controlled by "RT3".

If you win "RBB1", it will be controlled to a bonus state. In the bonus state, as a result of winning all the small wins in each game, any of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which pays out 9 medals regardless of the operation mode, can be won, so medals can be efficiently awarded. Can be acquired. When the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus ends and the number is controlled to "RT0".

On the other hand, when the AT is controlled during the advantageous period, one of "PZ1" to "PZ3", which is paid out when the "push order bell" is won in "RT1" and "RT2", is paid out. An advantageous operation mode for winning a prize is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, any one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" can be reliably won as long as the stop operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate at which nine medals are paid out increases. Further, when the "RT2 transition replay" is won during "RT1" when controlled by the AT, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "promotion replay" is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. Will be done. As a result, as long as the stop operation is not mistaken, the "promotion replay" can be reliably won. As a result, "RT2" can be controlled. Furthermore, when controlled by the AT, as described above, it is possible to win a prize such as "PZ1" when the "push order bell" is won, so that it is possible to avoid a normal transition result, and therefore the player falls from "RT2" to "RT1". It is also possible to prevent it from happening. As a result, most of the games can be played in RT2 during AT.

Further, after the winning RBB is completed during AT, the number of AT games and the like are carried over, so that AT is performed again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled by "RT2". The period controlled by "RT0" and "RT1" until it is controlled by "RT2" after the RBB won during AT is finished is the preparatory stage until it is controlled by "RT2". Also called a period. In addition, when the "push order bell" is won in "RT0" controlled after the RBB won during AT is finished, "PZ1" or the like is won in order to be able to shift to "RT1". The advantageous operation mode for this is not notified.

(Advantageous period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, the advantageous period is controlled based on the fact that the advantageous period transition condition is satisfied in the normal period. In the advantageous period setting process, a process for controlling the state transition during the advantageous period is executed. Here, the outline of the state transition during the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG. 8 (b).

In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous period transition condition in the normal period. The advantageous period transition condition is established, for example, by winning one of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination and the small combination in the internal lottery. For this reason, most of the games are played during an advantageous period. During the advantageous period, the lowest value, which is the lowest accumulated number of differences based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded since the start of the advantageous period, is set as 0 as the base point, and the current cumulative total from the base point is set. The number (so-called MY value) and the number of games are counted.

When controlled from the normal period to the advantageous period, it is generally controlled to be advantageous as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Advantage In general, even if the probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery (the degree of advantage for the player) is different, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes such as low accuracy, normal, and high accuracy. Often, for example, when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period, it may be controlled to a mode having a high probability of winning in the CZ transition lottery among a plurality of types of modes. By doing so, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player when the normal period immediately after the end of the AT is controlled to the advantageous period. Further, the degree of advantage of the AT transition lottery (for example, the rate of winning the AT) in the general advantage may be different depending on the type of mode such as low accuracy, normal, and high accuracy. In addition, one or both of the CZ transition lottery and the AT transition lottery may be set to be constant.

Further, when the control is performed from the normal period to the advantageous period, the number of ceiling games required to control the AT is set. The AT is different from the RBB and the like that can be controlled by winning the bonus in the winning combination lottery in that the AT is in a state of being controlled by reaching the number of ceiling games and winning the AT. The number of ceiling games is the number of times the AT is forcibly controlled. The number of games digested after the start of the advantageous period reaches the number of ceiling games, and the AT is controlled. The number of ceiling games may be uniformly set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times), or a plurality of games (for example, 250 times) when controlled from a normal period to an advantageous period. , 500 times, 999 times) may be determined by lottery.

Advantages When winning in the CZ transition lottery during general, the game is controlled by CZ for a predetermined period (for example, a period during which a predetermined number of games are consumed). When a predetermined period elapses without winning the AT transition in CZ, it is generally controlled again in an advantageous manner. When the player wins the AT transition lottery in the general advantage or CZ, or when the number of ceiling games is reached, the AT is controlled. When starting the AT, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned on.

During AT, a navigation effect is executed to notify an advantageous operation mode (correct answer procedure) when the "push order bell" and the "RT transition replay" (hereinafter collectively referred to as navigation target roles) are won. In addition, during AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games that can be controlled to AT (additional lottery), and the condition for ending one AT is satisfied (by lottery as the number of AT games corresponding to one AT). Whether to continuously control the AT (next AT) again after the determined number of games (for example, 30 to 100 games, etc.) or the number of games added to the number of AT games (30 to 100 games + α) is exhausted) (AT continuation lottery) It is advantageous when there is no AT stock after one AT end condition is satisfied. Various AT lottery that draws lots about whether to control to general or CZ (AT end state lottery) Will be done. The lottery during various ATs is performed, for example, by winning a predetermined winning combination group (for example, BAR matching replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc.) in the internal lottery.

During the AT, each AT is controlled to one of a plurality of types of modes (stages) having different degrees of advantage. The multiple types of modes are determined, for example, as the additional winning ratio of winning in the additional lottery, the continuous winning ratio of continuous winning in the AT continuous lottery (corresponding to the continuous determination ratio), and the number of AT games when continuous winning is performed. By making each of the expected number of expected games different for each mode, it is determined that the degree of advantage during AT differs for each mode. The types of modes include space mode, sky mode, ground mode, sea mode, and underground mode. The type of background image on the liquid crystal display 27 during AT, the type of sound effect output from the speakers 31L and 31R, and the like differ depending on the type of controlled mode. For example, in the space mode, a background image reminiscent of the universe is displayed, and sound effects and the like that give a quiet impression are output. Further, in the sea mode, a background image reminiscent of the sea is displayed, and a sound effect reminiscent of the sound of waves is output. In addition, the continuous winning ratio between modes is set so that, for example, the space mode has the highest ratio, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode has the lowest ratio. In addition, the expected number of games between modes is determined so that, for example, the space mode has the largest number, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode has the smallest number. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the AT continuous lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest.

In the AT continuous lottery, the number of controllable times (AT stock number) is added to AT by winning. As a result, it is confirmed that the AT will be controlled by the next AT even after the end condition of the AT being controlled this time is satisfied. Specifically, when one AT is completed, the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1 on condition that the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, and the control is continuously performed for the next AT. The mode of the AT is determined by lottery or the like when the AT is started. When the AT is won in the continuous AT lottery, the number of AT games in stock is determined by lottery from 30 to 100 games.

Similarly, regarding the additional winning ratio between modes, the space mode is the highest, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is set to be the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player in the additional lottery is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player by the mode is highest in the space mode, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, and the sea mode, and the underground mode is the lowest.

In the additional lottery, the number of AT games of the AT being controlled this time is added by winning. As a result, the number of games that can be digested in the AT being controlled this time increases, and the period controlled by the AT can be extended. Further, when the game is won in the additional lottery, the number of games to be added is determined by the lottery from 10 to 30 games. Expected games that can be expected to be determined as the number of games to be added when the addition is won are, for example, the space mode most, followed by the sky mode, the ground mode, the sea mode, and the underground mode is the least. It is stipulated in.

When the number of AT games is added in the additional lottery among the various AT lottery, it is added to the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled this time. As a result, the number of games that can be digested in the AT being controlled this time increases, and the period controlled by the AT can be extended. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the AT is continuously controlled again. Further, when the end condition of the AT being controlled this time is satisfied and the number of AT stocks is not 1 or more, it is controlled to either advantageous general or CZ according to the result of the state lottery after the end of AT. .. After being controlled by the AT at least once during the advantageous period, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined game) without winning in the advantageous general and AT transition lottery during the CZ controlled after the end of the AT. When the number is digested), it is controlled during the normal period. At this time, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games that were updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In the advantageous period, the first condition is satisfied when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches the maximum number of games of 1500, or the difference number based on the number of bets and the number of medals awarded during the advantageous period is accumulated. The lowest value at which the cumulative number is the lowest is set as 0 as the base point, and the process ends when the second condition is satisfied when the current cumulative number upper limit cumulative number of 2400 from the base point is reached. When the number of remaining games or the cumulative number of games remaining until the first condition and the second condition are satisfied becomes less than a predetermined value, the ending is controlled. Specifically, during AT, the ending is controlled when the number of games played during the advantageous period reaches 1200 or when the difference number during the advantageous period reaches 2000. It is stipulated that the navigation effect is executed even during the ending. The ending continues until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied and the advantageous period end condition is satisfied, the ending is controlled to the normal period. At this time as well, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off, and all information related to the advantageous period, such as the number of differences and the number of games updated during the advantageous period, is reset.

In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the game state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which game state the next and subsequent games are in is determined by the normal period, the advantageous general of the advantageous period, CZ, and AT ( It outputs a status command that can identify which of the remaining AT games (including the value of the counter for the number of remaining AT games), various information updated during the advantageous period (the conditions for performing various AT lottery conditions), and the like. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute the effect according to the state from the next time onward. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process shifts to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes 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, and when it is determined that an error has occurred, outputs an error command capable of identifying the type of the error.

<Direction control processing>
Based on the command from the main control board 63, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77, and performs an effect lottery to determine the presence / absence and type of the effect execution by a random number lottery according to the progress of the game. Based on the lottery result, the effect control process for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L, 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to the sub control board 73 is performed. The effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect is included in the effect control process performed by the sub CPU 71. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Direction about the winning group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command that can specify the type of the winning combination group won in the combination lottery is received, the effect according to the type of the winning combination group can be executed. The effect control process is based on the reception of the winning type command, for example, when the winning type command of "RBB" is received, a confirmation screen including "bonus confirmation!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or " Based on the winning type command that can specify the "pushing order bell", an effect of displaying an image of a "yellow balloon" having a color similar to that of the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed. As a result, the player can proceed with the game while guessing the winning combination group, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is received during AT, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Execute. As a result, when any of "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed according to the correct answer procedure, and one of "PZ1" to "PZ3" is surely won. It becomes possible to make it. In addition, during ART during "RT2" and AT, even when any of "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4" is won, "PZ1" etc. can be won, so the normal transition is made. It is possible to surely prevent the eyes from stopping and falling to "RT1". In addition, when one of the "RT2 transition replays" is won during AT and "RT1", it is possible to reliably win the "promotion replay" by performing the stop operation according to the correct answer procedure, and the RT2 is controlled. It will be possible. An image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode is also referred to as a navigation effect.

(Direction related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period-related processing of the S300, the predetermined advantageous period transition condition, the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, various AT lottery conditions, and the condition for ending the advantageous period are satisfied. A command that can identify the situation to be obtained is output to the sub-control board 73.

In the effect control process, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any one of a plurality of types of effects including "continuous effect" and "aiming effect" can be executed. The predetermined conditions may be advantageous for the player, for example, that the AT transition lottery condition and various AT lottery conditions are satisfied by winning the BAR matching replay, cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc., and the RBB winning. It is established by what happens and by winning a fake play. The predetermined condition is not limited to this, and in addition to or in place of this, for example, the predetermined advantageous period transition condition is satisfied, or the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. You may.

The continuous production can be executed, for example, by winning the cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. and satisfying the AT transition lottery conditions, various AT lottery conditions, or winning the RBB. In the continuous production, the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied and the AT is controlled by advancing a predetermined production (such as a production with content having a story) over a plurality of times (for example, 3 to 4 times). After suggesting the possibility that various AT lottery conditions will be met and additional or AT continuation etc. will be performed, the possibility of winning the RBB, etc., the lottery result will be notified by notifying the ending of the production. It is a production to notify. The ending of the production is the final conclusion in the flow of the predetermined production, and in the case of the production having a story, it means the final result in the story development. The lottery result is whether or not the person won the AT transition lottery (whether or not it is controlled by the AT), whether or not the person won the lottery during various ATs (whether or not it is added, and whether or not the AT is continued). Etc.), or whether or not the RBB was won. If you have not won in the AT transition lottery, you will be notified that you have not won as the end of the production. On the other hand, when winning in the AT transition lottery or the like, it is notified that the winning rate is high as the end of the production. However, even when the player has won the AT transition lottery or the like, it may be notified at a low rate that he / she has not won as the end of the production. The ending that notifies that the player has won the continuous production corresponds to a specific event in which the privilege of adding AT or continuing AT is won and the privilege can be specified. A specific event is an event that can occur only when a privilege is won.

As the continuous production, a plurality of types of continuous production having different story characteristics are provided. The plurality of types of continuous effects are defined so that the degree of expectation of winning in the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effects differs depending on which type is executed. Specifically, when determining the type of continuous effect to be executed, when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is won, the first type of continuous effect is more than the other second type of continuous effect. It is decided as a continuous effect to be executed at a high rate, and when the lottery that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is not won, the second type of continuous effect is executed at a higher rate than the first type of continuous effect. decide. For this reason, the winning ratio of AT winning, additional winning, continuous winning, etc. differs depending on the type of continuous production. During the continuous production, the production type information (name of the type of continuous production) that makes it possible to specify the type of continuous production and the production expectation that suggests the winning ratio of the continuous production (winning expectation, including the continuous notification ratio). Degree information (including continuous notification rate information) is notified. The effect expectation information is notified by, for example, the number of star images, and the larger the number of displayed star images, the higher the expectation of winning and the higher the winning ratio.

The aiming effect can be executed, for example, by winning the BAR-matched replay and winning the AT transition lottery condition and the lottery conditions during various ATs, or by winning the fake play. The aiming effect suggests the "BAR" symbol with the goal of stopping the "BAR" symbol, and stops along with the "BAR" related image (hereinafter, also referred to as the BAR aiming related image) that aims at the "BAR" symbol. By displaying an arrow image showing the pressing order (reverse pressing) for first stopping the switch 21R, it is an effect of urging the pressing of the "BAR" symbol.

The aiming production is not only when you win in the AT transition lottery or lottery during various ATs (not only when you win the BAR matching replay win, but also when you win the cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc. When the continuous production is not executed and the winning notification is not yet executed), it is executed during the game (at least during reel rotation) in which the "BAR matching replay" shown in FIG. 7 is won, and the AT transition lottery and various types are performed. When the player has not won the lottery during AT, the game is executed during the game (at least during reel rotation) in which the "fake play" shown in FIG. That is, when winning in the AT transition lottery, various AT lottery, etc., the aiming effect is executed only in the game that has won the "BAR matching replay" in which three "BAR" symbols can be matched. On the other hand, if you have not won in the AT transition lottery or various AT lottery, it is not the game that has won the "BAR matching replay", and you cannot have three "BAR" symbols. The aiming effect is executed in the game that has won the "replay". As a result, when the "BAR" symbol is aimed and pushed backward, and the "BAR" symbol is accurately aimed and the stop operation is performed, the three "BAR" symbols are aligned, so that the AT transition lottery and various ATs are performed. Notifying that it has been confirmed that the winner has been won in the middle lottery, etc., and not having all three "BAR" symbols, it becomes a tempai, so it has not been won in the AT transition lottery or various AT middle lottery. You can notify that. Further, even when the stop operation cannot be performed by accurately aiming at the "BAR" symbol, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player has won the AT transition lottery, the various AT lottery, and the like. When three "BAR" symbols are aligned during the aiming effect, a message such as "STOCK" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 (see FIG. 11 and the like described later). In the aiming production, the fact that three "BAR" symbols are aligned and the message "STOCK" is displayed are both winning the benefits of adding AT and continuing AT, and the benefits are granted. Corresponds to a specific event that can be identified. It should be noted that the effect of notifying information about the results of the AT transition lottery and various AT lottery is not limited to the continuous effect and the aiming effect, but for example, the effect of notifying the winning by making a specific character appear. Often, it may be another production.

Further, in the effect control process, the chance button effect can be executed after the result of the continuous effect, the aim effect, or the like is notified. The chance button effect is an effect of displaying a button image (hereinafter, also referred to as an operation promotion image) marked with "PUSH" for prompting the operation of the determination switch 81a on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. This operation promotion image is an image that imitates the appearance and shape of the determination switch 81a, and the player can recognize that the determination switch 81a is pointed to by displaying the operation promotion image.

There are multiple types of chance button effects. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a plurality of types of chance button effects. As the chance button effect in the present embodiment, the first chance button effect to the third chance button effect are provided.

FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining an outline of the first chance button effect. The first chance button effect is a pattern in which the operation promotion image is displayed after displaying the image of the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the operation promotion image is displayed. The image of the chance button effect is displayed superimposed on the effect image being executed. In FIG. 9A, as the image of the suggestion effect, for example, a transparent image in which the transparency of the operation promotion image is increased at the start of the first chance button effect (in FIG. 9A and the like, it is shown by a dotted frame). (Semi-transparent thin aspect) is displayed at the four corners of the liquid crystal display 27 (first stage), and the transmitted image is moved toward the center position of the liquid crystal display 27 with the passage of time (first stage → second stage). → 3rd stage), and when the 4 transparent images overlap at the center position, the operation promotion image with low transparency (4th stage, shown in the solid line frame in FIG. 9A, etc., 1st stage) An example is shown in which the change (display) is changed (displayed) from the stage to the third stage to a dark mode rather than translucent or transparent. The image of the suggestion effect in the first chance button effect may be one that progresses with the passage of time (dripping pattern), and the number of bets is set by starting switch 19, stop switches 21L to 21R, inserting medals, and the like. It may be one that progresses stepwise for each predetermined operation such as an operation (operation progress pattern). For example, the first stop operation in the stop switches 21L to 21R is set to the first stage, the second stop operation is set to the second stage, the third stop operation is set to the third stage, and the third stop operation is performed. It may progress to the fourth stage later, or corresponds to the first stage corresponding to the operation of the start switch 19, and the second stage and the second stop operation corresponding to the first stop operation in the stop switches 21L to 21R. The third stage may be advanced to the fourth stage in response to the third stop operation.

In the first chance button effect, for example, an operation promotion image is displayed when an image of a suggestion effect is displayed and four transparent images overlap. The data for executing the first chance button effect is stored in the ROM 77 so as to include the data from the display of the suggestion effect image to the display of the operation promotion image. During the first chance button production, the operation to the decision switch 81a is not effectively accepted and invalidated during the period when the suggestion image is displayed, and the operation to the decision switch 81a is performed during the period when the operation promotion image is displayed. It can be effectively accepted. The start timing of the first chance button effect may be, for example, the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated, or the timing at which the first stop operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is accepted. Further, the timing of displaying the operation promotion image during the first chance button production may be, for example, the timing of receiving the third stop operation (final stop operation) to the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the third stop operation. It may be a predetermined timing after accepting (for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the third stop operation, when the bet number setting operation of the next game, etc.), and the third stop operation (final stop operation) is accepted. It may be the timing when all the rotations of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped.

FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining the outline of the second chance button effect. The second chance button effect is a pattern in which an operation promotion image is displayed without displaying the image of the suggestion effect described above. The data for executing the second chance button effect is stored in the ROM 77 so as to include the data for displaying the operation promotion image. During the period during which the operation promotion image is displayed during the second chance button production, the operation to the determination switch 81a can be effectively accepted. The start timing of the second chance button effect (or the timing of displaying the operation promotion image) may be, for example, the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated, and the first stop operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is accepted. It may be the timing when the third stop operation (final stop operation) to the stop switches 21L to 21R is received, and it may be the predetermined timing after receiving the third stop operation (for example, It may be when a predetermined time has elapsed from the third stop operation, when the bet number setting operation of the next game, etc.), and all the rotations of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped by accepting the third stop operation (final stop operation). It may be the timing that was done.

FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining the outline of the third chance button effect. The third chance button effect is a pattern in which the image of the suggestion effect is displayed, but the operation promotion image is not displayed thereafter. In FIG. 9 (c), an image (first stage) of the suggestion effect similar to that in FIG. 9 (a) is displayed, and when four transparent images overlap at the center position (first stage → second stage → second stage). An example is shown in which the operation promotion image is not displayed in (three stages) (it does not develop in the fourth stage) and the transparent image is hidden. The third chance button effect in FIG. 9 (c) shows an example in which after developing from the first stage to the third stage, it ends without developing to the fourth stage, but it does not develop to the fourth stage. If there is, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be completed in the first stage or the second stage and does not develop to the subsequent stages.

The image of the suggestion effect in the third chance button effect may be one that progresses with the passage of time (dripping pattern) as in the case of the first chance button effect, and the start switch 19 and the stop switch 21L to 21R, the operation progress pattern may be performed step by step for each predetermined operation such as a bet number setting operation such as inserting a medal. The start timing of the third chance button effect is set to be the same as the start timing of the first chance button effect. For example, the start switch 19 may be operated, and the stop switches 21L to 21R may be started. It may be the timing when the first stop operation is accepted. In this way, the third chance button effect is the same as the first chance button effect except that it does not progress to the fourth stage. Therefore, for the player, even if the third chance button effect is performed, the first chance button effect is performed. If it may be, we can have a sense of expectation that it will progress step by step.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9C, when the image of the suggestion effect is displayed, the player cannot specify whether or not the operation promotion image is displayed, and the transparent image is positioned at the center position. It is possible to encourage the operation promotion image to be displayed while moving. Therefore, it can be said that the image of the suggestion effect is a fanned image. The data for executing the third chance button effect is stored in the ROM 77 so as to include the data up to the display of the image of the suggestion effect.

During the first chance button effect, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed using the data of the first chance button effect, while during the third chance button effect, the data of the third chance button effect is used to suggest. The data for displaying the image of the suggestion effect is different between the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect, such as displaying the image of the effect. However, the data for displaying the image of the suggestion effect is stored in the ROM 77 in advance, and the image of the suggestion effect is displayed using the common data both during the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect. During the first chance button effect, the operation promotion image may be displayed by using the data for displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the image of the suggestion effect. In this case, the data for displaying the operation promotion image during the first chance button effect may be the same as the data for the second chance button effect, or may be separate data.

The chance button effect is executed according to the result of the chance button effect lottery. In the effect control process, a chance button effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the chance button effect and, if so, the type of the chance button effect. FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining a chance button effect lottery table used for the chance button effect lottery.

The chance button production lottery table is given a privilege to the player by winning in the AT transition lottery or various AT lottery (additional lottery, AT continuation lottery, etc.) or by winning the RBB. Judgment values for lottery are set so that the distribution rate will be different depending on whether or not the prize is won.

In addition, when a specific event occurs in a continuous effect or a aiming effect, a privilege winning may be notified when the chance button effect is executed. For this reason, in the chance button effect lottery table, for example, the situation when the chance button effect is executed depends on whether or not a specific event occurs in the continuous effect or the aim effect and the privilege winning is notified. Judgment values are set so that the distribution rates are different.

For example, when the privilege is won and the winning notification has been completed (specific event occurs), it is decided that the first chance button effect is executed at a rate of 7%, and the second chance button effect is executed at a rate of 88%. The judgment value is set so that it is decided to do so and it is decided not to execute the chance button effect at a rate of 5%.

In addition, when the privilege is won and the winning is not notified (specific event does not occur), it is decided that the first chance button production will be executed at a rate of 75%, and the second chance button effect will be performed at a rate of 5%. Judgment values are set so that it is decided to execute, it is decided to execute the third chance button effect at a rate of 5%, and it is decided not to execute the chance button effect at a rate of 15%. ..

In addition, when the privilege is not won, it is decided to execute the first chance button effect at a rate of 5%, and it is decided to execute the second chance button effect at a rate of 2%, and at a rate of 8%. The determination value is set so that it is decided to execute the third chance button effect, and it is determined not to execute the chance button effect at a rate of 85%.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the first chance button effect and the second chance button effect in which the operation promotion image can be displayed are executed at a higher rate when the award is won than when the award is not won. obtain. Therefore, when the chance button effect is executed and the operation promotion image is displayed, the player can have a feeling of expectation that the privilege has been won.

Further, even when the privilege is won, there may be a case where the third chance button effect is executed or a case where the chance button effect is not executed, although the ratio is low. Therefore, even when the third chance button effect is executed or the chance button effect is not executed, the expectation that the privilege is won can be maintained.

Further, in the first situation (including the time when the prize is not notified and the time when the prize is not won) in which the fact that the privilege has been won has not been notified yet and the specific event has not occurred, as shown in FIG. , The first chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the second chance button effect. That is, since it is unknown whether or not the player has won the privilege when a specific event has not yet occurred, the suggestion effect is produced by executing the first chance button effect at a higher rate than the second chance button effect. While displaying the image of, it is possible to incite the operation promotion image to be displayed.

On the other hand, in the second situation (when the privilege winning notification has been completed) in which the fact that the privilege has been won has been notified and a specific event has occurred, as shown in FIG. 10C, the first chance button effect is more than The second chance button effect is executed at a high rate. FIG. 10C illustrates a case where a specific event occurs due to a message display such as "STOCK" as a result of, for example, an aiming effect during AT. In a situation where a specific event occurs and the player is aware of the award winning, in order to reduce the rate of inciting the operation promotion image to be displayed, the second is at a higher rate than the first chance button effect. Perform a chance button effect. As a result, it is possible to reduce the rate at which an image or the like of a suggestion effect is displayed and an effect that is unnecessarily agitated is performed.

Here, a specific example will be described when a specific event occurs when the aiming effect is executed during AT. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a case where the “BAR matching replay” is won and the aiming effect is executed during the AT controlled in the sky mode. In FIG. 11, the number of games played during AT and the winning combination group won in the game are shown from the left column, and a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 is shown in the right column. In the description of the various effects shown in FIGS. 11 and 11 onward, a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 will be mainly described, but during the various effects, various lamps are controlled in a manner corresponding to the display on the liquid crystal display 27. At the same time, it is assumed that a predetermined sound effect and BGM are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

During AT, the mode name (type information) for specifying the mode currently being controlled, and the mode expectation information (expectation information) that suggests the continuous winning ratio (continuous winning expectation) and the expected number of games of the mode. ) Is notified. The mode expectation information is notified by, for example, the number of star images, and the larger the number of displayed star images, the higher the expectation of continuous winning, the higher the ratio of continuous winning, and the larger the number of expected games. Suggest. Specifically, five star images are displayed in the space mode, the number of star images is reduced by one in the order of sky mode, ground mode, and sea mode, and one star image is displayed in the underground mode. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the degree of expectation that the AT will be continuously controlled by the next AT following the AT being controlled this time. In addition, during AT, the background image corresponding to the mode is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled this time and the number of continuations for specifying the number of times the AT is continuously performed this time. Is displayed.

In FIG. 11A, a display example during AT in the sky mode is shown as a display example corresponding to the N game. In FIG. 11A, a message such as "sky mode" is displayed as the type information and four star images are displayed as the mode expectation information in the upper center of the liquid crystal display 27, and the number of remaining AT games and the continuation are displayed on the right side. The number of times is displayed. For example, when the number of remaining AT games is 40 and the number of continuations is the second, as shown in FIG. 11A, "LAST: 40" is displayed as the number of remaining AT games, and "2 sets" is displayed as the number of continuations. "Eyes" are displayed.

Further, as the background image of the liquid crystal display 27, a cloud image (a muffled image) is displayed corresponding to the sky mode. Further, in the N game, since the push order bell is won, a navigation effect (3.1.2) for suggesting an advantageous operation mode is executed below the liquid crystal display 27.

FIG. 11B shows a display example when the player wins the push order correct answer bell as a result of performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. As shown in FIG. 11B, the navigation effect is completed, and a message such as "GET" is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display 27. This message such as "GET" is a display indicating that the game medium has been acquired by winning the push order correct answer bell, and specifically notifies that the game medium has been acquired in this mode "9-sheet GET". May be the embodiment. However, in the case of a role with a small number of game media such as watermelon, cherry, and chance eyes, a message such as "GET" may not be displayed.

FIG. 11C shows a display example corresponding to the N + 1 game. In the N + 1 game, the case where the BAR matching replay is won and the AT continuous lottery is won (that is, the privilege is won) is illustrated. It should be noted that the AT continuous lottery by winning the BAR matching replay in the game is not limited to the one won, for example, in the game performed before the N + 1 game, the cherry or the like was won and the AT continuous lottery was won. , It may be the case that the winning notification has not been sent yet. FIG. 11C shows a display example when the aiming effect is started when the “BAR matching replay” is won in the internal lottery. As each of the reels 11L to 11R starts to rotate, a related image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 aiming at the BAR. As a result, it is possible to urge the player to aim at the "BAR" symbol at the time of the stop operation with the goal of stopping the "BAR" symbol. During the aiming effect, the mode name and mode expectation information displayed in FIG. 11B and the like are hidden.

When the first stop operation is performed at the timing when the "BAR" symbol on the reel 11R can be stopped and displayed according to the aiming effect, the "BAR" symbol on the reel 11R is stopped in the upper or lower stage. Subsequently, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed at the timing when the "BAR" symbols of the reels 11L and the reels 11M can be stopped and displayed, the "BAR" symbols are on the downward-sloping line or the upward-sloping line. It will be stopped so that it will be aligned at either. Further, in the N + 1 game, the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the symbol combination is stopped, and three "BAR" symbols are aligned, and as shown in FIG. 11 (d), in the jagged mark. A specific event occurs when a message such as "STOCK" is displayed. As a result, it is possible to definitively notify the player that the AT has been won in the continuous lottery and will be continuously controlled by the next AT. As described above, in FIG. 11 (d), the information that can recognize that the benefit related to the continuation of AT has been given is not notified that the game medium has been acquired as shown in FIG. 11 (b). It will be notified. It should be noted that the chance button effect can be executed after the result regarding the validity of the privilege is notified by the aim effect or the like. This will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 11 (e) shows a display example corresponding to the N + 2 game. The game of the N + 2 game is a game started in the situation where it is notified that the next AT will be continuously controlled in the N + 1 game. In such a situation, for example, if the mode expectation information is displayed again together with the mode name, there is a risk that the player may be suspicious or distrustful that the AT continuation has not been confirmed yet. is there. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode name is continuously displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (e) after it has already been notified that the AT will continue to be controlled next time. , Mode expectation information is not displayed. Further, in FIG. 11E, a confirmed notification effect for notifying that the control is confirmed to be continuously controlled to the next AT is executed. The confirmed notification effect is, for example, an effect of scrolling and displaying a message such as "continuation confirmation" in vertically long strip-shaped areas on both sides (left and right) of the liquid crystal display 27. Even after the AT continuation is confirmed, the background image corresponding to the mode is displayed in the same manner as before the confirmation notification, and even when the push order bell is won, the navigation effect is displayed in the same manner as before the confirmation notification. Will be executed.

In FIG. 11, an example in which the confirmation notification of the privilege winning is executed by the aiming effect has been described. However, a specific event that is a definite notification of winning a privilege may occur even during other productions including continuous productions. Even in this case, the mode name and the mode expectation information are hidden during other effects including the continuous effect. Further, after the confirmation notification of the privilege winning is performed by other effects including the continuous effect, the mode name is continuously displayed but the mode expectation information is not displayed as in FIG. 11 (e). ..

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect when the chance button effect is executed after the result related to the success or failure of the privilege is notified by the aim effect. When the "BAR" symbols are aligned as shown in the third stop operation during the aiming effect when the AT continuous lottery is won, the liquid crystal display 27 becomes one of Examples A to C. The display state of is changed.

Example A is an example in which a "STOCK" display is performed and a specific event occurs when the "BAR" symbols are aligned and stopped. When a specific event occurs and the winning notification has been completed, as shown in FIG. 10A, the second chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the first chance button effect. Example A illustrates a case where the second chance button effect is executed. The second chance button effect is performed by displaying an operation promotion image superimposed on the "STOCK" display. In addition, when the operation to the decision switch 81a is accepted along with the display of the operation promotion image, the number of AT games determined in response to the continuous winning (stock) AT is notified as information related to the winning privilege. Will be done. In Example A of FIG. 12, by accepting the operation to the decision switch 81a, a message such as "+ 30G" is displayed in the jagged mark on the liquid crystal display 27, and the number of AT games corresponding to the continuously won AT is "30". Is notified.

Even when a specific event occurs and the winning notification has been completed, as shown in FIG. 10A, the first chance button effect may be executed. When the first chance button effect is executed, the operation promotion image is displayed after the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9A is executed. Further, when the operation to the decision switch 81a is accepted along with the display of the operation promotion image, the number of AT games determined in response to the continuously winning AT is notified as information related to the winning privilege. ..

In the above example, as a specific event, displaying the display state shown in FIG. 11D, stopping all the "BAR" symbols, and the like are exemplified. However, the specific event is not limited to this, and for example, as in Example B, the BAR symbol image enhancement in which the BAR symbol image corresponding to the "BAR" symbol whose goal is to be stopped is displayed in the jagged mark. It may be a transition to the display.

Further, even when the "BAR" symbols are aligned, they are not limited to those that cause a specific event in the liquid crystal display 27 as in Example A and Example B, but are displayed in the aiming effect as shown in Example C. It is possible to erase only the arrow image indicating the push order (reverse push), and continuously display the related image itself as it is, aiming at the BAR related to the design. In this case, the award winning cannot be specified from the display of the liquid crystal display 27, but the award winning can be specified by the player because all three "BAR" symbols are stopped.

In either of Examples B and C, since the chance button effect lottery is performed as in Example A, the chance button effect can be executed. When the chance button effect is executed, the image of the chance button effect is displayed by superimposing it on the displays shown in Examples B and C.

It should be noted that which of Examples A to C is transitioned to may be predetermined according to the type of aiming effect being executed among the plurality of types of aiming effects, and "BAR" may be used. When the symbols are aligned, they may be randomly determined using a random number or the like. When randomly determining using random numbers, etc., the distribution rate according to the degree of advantage of the winning privilege (for example, the number of AT games in stock, the number of AT games added, etc.) The transition may be made to any of Examples A to C according to the above. For example, when the ATs are continuously won and the ATs are stocked, when the size of the number of AT games of the stocked ATs is a predetermined number (for example, 50) or more, Example B and Example A have a higher ratio than Example C. It may be decided. As a result, the expectation for the degree of advantage of the privilege can be different depending on whether or not the transition is performed as in Example A.

Further, the slot machine 1 may be one that transitions only to the display state of any one of Examples A to C. For example, when the third stop operation is performed in the aiming effect and the BAR symbols are aligned, the transition to Example A may always occur, or the route may always transition to the route of Example B. It may be a transition to the route of Example C.

On the other hand, even if the player has won the AT continuous lottery, if the "BAR" symbols are not aligned (including the tenpai) during the third stop operation during the aiming effect, as shown in FIG. 11 (d) or the like. The display state of the liquid crystal display 27 changes so as to be Example D instead of the display state shown. In Example D, the reels 11L to 11R are all stopped by the third stop operation, so that the display state is changed to gray out the aiming effect. As a result, it is possible to change the related image to a mode that is less noticeable by aiming at the BAR, and it is possible to notify the player that the period for aiming at the "BAR" symbol and stopping the operation has ended. On the other hand, when the stop operation timing does not match and the BAR symbols are not aligned, the BAR matching replay is actually won, and the expectation that it will be continuously controlled by the next AT will continue after that. Can be made to.

In the case of Example D, since the "BAR" symbols are not aligned and the "STOCK" is not displayed, no specific event has occurred. As in Example D, when a specific event has not occurred and the winning has not been notified, the first chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the second chance button effect, as shown in FIG. 10 (a). To. In Example D of FIG. 12, the case where the first chance button effect is executed is illustrated. The first chance button effect is performed by superimposing it on the grayed out image, displaying the image of the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9A, and then displaying the image that changes to the operation promotion image.

Further, when the operation to the decision switch 81a is accepted along with the display of the operation promotion image, "STOCK" is displayed as in FIG. 11D to notify that the privilege is won, and then "+ 30G". Is displayed to notify that the number of AT games corresponding to the ATs that have been continuously won is "30".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10A, even if a specific event has not occurred and the winning has not been notified even though the AT continuous lottery has been won, the second chance button effect and the third chance button effect have been produced. Can be executed. When the second chance button effect is executed, the operation promotion image is displayed. Further, when the operation to the decision switch 81a is accepted along with the display of the operation promotion image, "STOCK" is displayed as in FIG. 11D to notify that the privilege is won, and then "+ 30G". Is displayed to notify that the number of AT games corresponding to the ATs that have been continuously won is "30". On the other hand, when the third chance button effect is executed, the operation promotion image is not displayed, and it is not notified that the privilege has been won by this effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the chance button effect can be executed even when the AT continuous lottery has not been won and the privilege has not been won. When the first chance button effect or the second chance button effect is executed, the operation promotion image is displayed, but even if the operation to the decision switch 81a is accepted, the display of the operation promotion image is erased and the chance The display state is changed to the display state before the button effect is started (in the case of Example D in FIG. 12, the display state is grayed out). In addition, when the third chance button effect is executed when the privilege is not won even if the AT continuous lottery is not won, the operation promotion image is not displayed and the chance button effect is before the start. The transition to the display state (in the case of Example D in FIG. 12, the grayed out display state) is entered.

In FIGS. 11 and 12, the chance button effect is displayed after the information related to the winning or not of the privilege (whether or not it becomes FIG. 11 (d), whether or not the "BAR" alignment is stopped, etc.) is notified by the aiming effect. The example to be executed was explained. However, the chance button effect may be executed according to the situation when the chance button effect is started (see FIG. 10A), and for example, a continuous effect or other effect may be used to determine whether or not the privilege is correct. It can be performed even after the consequences involved have been announced. For example, after the end of notifying the privilege winning is notified by the continuous production and a specific event occurs, the chance button production lottery is performed according to the distribution rate shown in the winning notification completed time column of FIG. 10A. In addition, after the award has been won but the ending of notifying the award winning has not been notified due to the continuous production and a specific event has not occurred, the distribution rate shown in the column when the winning is not notified in FIG. 10A is followed. Chance button production lottery will be held. In addition, after the award has not been won and the outcome of notifying the award winning by continuous production has not been notified and a specific event has not occurred, the distribution rate shown in the award non-winning time column of FIG. 10A is followed. Chance button production lottery will be held.

<Example of effects produced by slot machine 1>
In the first situation in which the player cannot grasp that the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment has not generated a specific event and has won the award, the winning is not notified and the award is not given in FIG. 10A. As shown in the winning column, the first chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the second chance button effect. Therefore, in the first situation, as a result of displaying the image of the suggestion effect as much as possible by the time the operation promotion image is displayed, the expectation of the player is effectively raised and the operation promotion image is determined when the operation promotion image is displayed. The motivation to operate the switch 81a can be improved. Further, in the second situation in which the player can grasp that a specific event has occurred and the award has been won, the first chance button is displayed as shown in the winning notification time column of FIG. 10A. The second chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the effect. Therefore, in the second situation, the operation promotion image is displayed without displaying the suggestion effect image as much as possible, and as a result, the suggestion effect image is displayed in the second situation, which causes distrust and stress that the player has. It can be reduced as much as possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, during the first chance button effect, during the period until the operation promotion image is displayed and the suggestion effect image is displayed, the determination switch The operation for 81a is not effectively accepted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operation of the determination switch 81a from being accepted until the operation promotion image is displayed, and to prevent the inconsistent effect from being executed, which increases the processing load. It is possible to avoid the inconsistent production being executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, it is possible to execute the third chance button effect that ends without displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the image of the suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the image of the suggestion effect and increase the chances of raising the expectation of the player. However, in the second situation, as shown in the winning notification time column of FIG. 10A, the third chance button effect is not executed, so that the player who knows the privilege winning is It is possible to prevent distrust and stress from being caused by the execution of the third chance button effect.

Further, the specific event includes that the "STOCK" display as shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 11 (d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, by displaying "STOCK", it is possible for the player to visually identify that the privilege has been won, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking it without noticing it.

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It should be considered that the above embodiments are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. The changes to the embodiment are illustrated below.

(1) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a chance button effect is executed separately from a winning notification effect such as a continuous effect or an aiming effect that notifies whether or not a privilege is given. However, the chance button effect may be included in the winning notification effect such as continuous effect or aiming effect. That is, the pattern (type) of the winning notification effect may include a pattern in which the chance button effect is included. Even in this case, for example, the types of chance button effects are sorted and executed according to the sorting rate shown in FIG. 10A.

Specifically, production results such as continuous production and aiming production (screen notifying whether or not a privilege is given. For example, in aiming production, a "STOCK display" screen, a gray display screen, and a screen notifying the end of continuous production. As a pattern (specific event occurrence pattern) for notifying the privilege winning as (FIGS. 13 (p), 13 (q), 14 (h), etc., which will be described later), the first chance button effect is produced after the effect result is notified. The first winning notification pattern that is included so that the effect is executed, the second winning notification pattern that is included so that the second chance button effect is executed after the effect result is notified, and the effect result. A third winning notification pattern is provided in which the chance button effect is not executed after the notification. In addition, as a pattern that does not notify the privilege winning as a production result such as continuous production or aiming production (specific event non-occurrence pattern), the first chance button production is included so that the first chance button production is executed after the production result is notified. 1 Winning non-notification pattern, a second winning non-notification pattern that is included so that the second chance button effect is executed after notifying the effect result, and a third chance button effect after notifying the effect result. A third winning non-notification pattern that is included to be executed and a fourth winning non-notification pattern in which the chance button effect is not executed after the effect result is notified are provided.

After providing such an effect pattern, if the privilege is won, it is executed from the first winning notification pattern to the third winning notification pattern, the first winning non-notification pattern, and the second winning non-notification pattern. The pattern to be used may be determined. In this case, the distribution rate (execution ratio) of each of the first winning notification pattern, the second winning notification pattern, the third winning notification pattern, the first winning non-notification pattern, and the second winning non-notification pattern is, for example, the first. Winning notification pattern: 10%, 2nd winning notification pattern: 70%, 3rd winning notification pattern: 5%, 1st winning non-notification pattern: 10%, 2nd winning non-notification pattern: 5% It may be the one that is. As a result, when any one of the first winning notification pattern, the second winning notification pattern, and the third winning notification pattern is executed, the player can determine that a specific event occurs depending on the effect result and the privilege is won. When the second situation can be grasped, the second chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the first chance button effect. In addition, since either the first winning non-notification pattern or the second winning non-notification pattern is executed, the player cannot grasp that the privilege is won without a specific event occurring depending on the effect result. In the case of one situation, the first chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the second chance button effect.

Further, when the privilege is not won, the pattern to be executed may be determined from the first winning non-notification pattern to the fourth winning non-notification pattern. In this case, the distribution rate (execution ratio) of each of the first winning non-notification pattern to the fourth winning non-notification pattern is, for example, the first winning non-notification pattern: 30%, the second winning non-notification pattern: 5%, and the first. The 3 winning non-notification pattern: 40% and the 4th winning non-notification pattern: 25% may be set. As a result, the player grasps that no specific event occurs depending on the effect result and the privilege is won regardless of which of the first winning non-notification pattern to the fourth winning non-notification pattern is executed. When the first situation is not completed, the first chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the second chance button effect. As a result, in the first situation, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed as much as possible before the operation promotion image is displayed, and as a result, the expectation of the player is effectively raised and the operation promotion image is determined when the operation promotion image is displayed. The motivation to operate the switch 81a can be improved. Further, in the second situation, the operation promotion image is displayed without displaying the image of the suggestion effect as much as possible, and as a result, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed in the second situation, which causes distrust and stress held by the player. It can be reduced as much as possible.

(2) In the above embodiment, an example in which the chance button effect is executed after the result is notified in the continuous effect or the like has been described, but the chance button effect is the timing until the result is notified in the continuous effect (in the middle of the continuous effect). It may be executed in. The pattern of the continuous production includes a pattern in which a chance button is included at a predetermined timing during the continuous production. FIG. 13 illustrates a case where a continuous effect including the first chance button effect is executed in the third game.

The continuous effect shown in FIG. 13 is started when the 1G bet number is set (note that it may be when the start operation is detected to be ON). When the 1G bet number is set, the effects shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) are started. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), a message such as "Compete in competition!" Is displayed in the upper region of the liquid crystal display 27 as an achievement condition, and a rival character B is displayed below it as a character imitating a frog. (Character arranged on the upper side in FIG. 13A) and character A on the player side (character arranged on the lower side in FIG. 13A) are located at the start line of the track. Is displayed, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), a message such as "Win the competition against Kogaeru!" Is displayed as additional information on the achievement conditions.

When the 2G start operation is detected to be ON, messages such as "OK" and "Start" are displayed as shown in FIGS. 13 (c) and 13 (d). After that, the effect is switched to the effects shown in FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (h). As shown in FIGS. 13 (e) to 13 (h), a state in which the characters A and B jump to the right while competing with each other is displayed. After the final stage of the competition between the characters A and B as shown in FIGS. 13 (f) to 13 (h) is continued, the goal is displayed as shown in FIG. 13 (i) and "a little more". A message such as "It's a goal!" Is displayed.

When the start operation of the third game is detected to be ON, as shown in FIG. 13J, both characters A and B are approaching the goal, and which character is in the state of reaching the goal first. Moreover, the effect of keeping the line image (so-called concentrated line) displayed so as to improve the degree of attention of these characters is executed. In this way, in the continuous production (series of productions) being executed, the production is stopped with the content immediately before the ending displayed, or the production progresses with the content immediately before the ending displayed. In the following, the period during which there is no time is also referred to as a tame production, a tame period, or a tame part.
At the time of the first stop operation of the third game, as shown in FIG. 13 (k), the transparent image (first stage) is superimposed on the image while the characters A and B are kept in a predetermined state, and the first stop operation is performed. 1 Chance button production is started. At the time of the second stop operation of the third game, as shown in FIG. 13 (m), the transmitted image is moved toward the center position of the liquid crystal display 27 to develop into the second stage. Further, at the time of the third stop operation of the third game, as shown in FIG. 13 (n), the transmitted image is further moved toward the center position of the liquid crystal display 27 to develop into the third stage. Further, after the third stop operation of the third game, as shown in FIG. 13 (o), the operation promotion image was displayed when the four transparent images overlapped at the center position in the fourth stage. An example is shown. FIG. 13 (p) shows a state in which the character A finishes before the character B and the character A wins by accepting the operation to the determination switch 81a along with the display of the operation promotion image to advance the continuous effect. Is shown, and the ending of the continuous production is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the privilege has been won. On the other hand, in FIG. 13 (q), the continuous effect is advanced by accepting the operation to the determination switch 81a along with the display of the operation promotion image, and the character B finishes before the character A and the character A competes. The appearance of losing is shown, and another ending in the continuous production is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the privilege has not been won.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the progress timing of the continuous production, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in FIG. 13, FIGS. 13 (c) to 13 (i) are shown as production examples in the second game, and FIGS. 13 (j) to 13 (q) are shown as production examples in the third game. Instead of this, for example, in the second game, the effects shown in FIGS. 13 (c) to 13 (g) are executed, and in the third game, the effects shown in FIGS. 13 (h) to 13 (i) are performed. It may be executed and the effects shown in FIGS. 13 (j) to 13 (q) may be executed after the third stop operation of the third game. Further, FIG. 13 shows an example in which the image of the suggestion effect in the first chance button effect is developed for each stop operation. For example, as described above, after the third stop operation in the third game, FIG. 13 (j) ) ~ When the effect shown in FIG. 13 (q) is executed, the image of the suggestion effect may be developed according to the passage of time. In this way, after the third stop operation of the third game (after the final stop operation), the first to fourth stages are advanced from FIG. 13 (j) onward, and the operation to the determination switch 81a is accepted. May be advanced to FIG. 13 (p) or (q).

In FIG. 13, an example in which the first chance button effect is executed in the middle of the continuous effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pattern in which the second chance button effect and the third chance button effect are executed is provided. .. Even in this case, as shown in FIG. 13, in the first situation where the specific event does not occur, the first chance button effect can be executed at a higher rate than the pattern in which the second chance button effect can be executed. The pattern is executed. On the other hand, in the second situation, a specific event has occurred before the result of the continuous production is notified, for example, the display mode at the start of the continuous production in FIG. 13A notifies that the privilege has been won. In, a pattern in which the second chance button effect can be executed is executed at a higher rate than the pattern in which the first chance button effect can be executed. As a result, in the first situation, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed as much as possible before the operation promotion image is displayed, and as a result, the expectation of the player is effectively raised and the operation promotion image is determined when the operation promotion image is displayed. The motivation to operate the switch 81a can be improved. Further, in the second situation, the operation promotion image is displayed without displaying the image of the suggestion effect as much as possible, and as a result, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed in the second situation, which causes distrust and stress held by the player. It can be reduced as much as possible.

Further, in FIG. 13, the chance button effect is not executed in the progressed portion of FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (i) where the series of effect contents progresses, and the series of effect contents does not progress in FIGS. 13 (j) to 13 (j). The chance button effect is to be executed during the time period of FIG. 13 (o), and then progresses to FIG. 13 (p) or (q), which is the ending content of the series of effect contents. .. In this way, by executing the chance button effect during the dead period in the series of effect contents, the player's interest in the ending portion in the series of effect contents can be increased. In addition, since the chance button effect is not executed in the progress part, the value of the willingness to participate in the chance button effect during the tame period can be increased. In addition, the chance button effect may not be executed at all in the progress part, and the rate at which the chance button effect is executed in the progress part is lower than the rate at which the chance button effect is executed during the tame period. You may.

In addition, if the speakers 31L and 31R output a predetermined background sound, that is, a BGM or a sound effect corresponding to the continuous production during the continuous production, the progress of the BGM or the sound effect may be stopped during the tame period. The sound output may be suppressed. Specifically, the sound output from the speakers 31L and 31R can be stopped during the tame period, the part corresponding to the tame period in the BGM, a series of sound effects, and the sound data can be silenced in advance, or the sound output (volume). ) Is suppressed, or the part corresponding to the tame period is looped. Then, when the tame period ends and progresses to the ending portion, the progress of the BGM and the sound effect is restarted, and the sound output (volume) is restarted at an arbitrary volume. Of course, the production sound related to the chance button production is output without being suppressed or staying. That is, by intentionally suppressing the effect sound corresponding to the continuous effect during the tame period, the player can be concentrated in the tame period. However, when sound output conditions related to the game progress or game state occur, specifically, an error notification sound when an error occurs, a door opening sound when the door is opened, a payout sound, a medal insertion sound, and the number of bets. As for the bet number setting sound at the time of setting, if the sound output condition occurs during the tame period, the corresponding sound may be output.

Further, when the lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R, 37L, and 37R sequentially change the light emitting mode according to the continuous effect during the continuous effect, the light emitting mode is not changed during the tame period (the light emission mode is maintained). , Maintaining the lighting state or maintaining a predetermined light emission pattern), and when the tame period ends and progresses to the ending part, light emission is restarted in an arbitrary pattern to change the light emission mode. You may do so. In this way, by not changing the light emitting mode of the lamp unit during the tame period, the player can be concentrated during the tame period. However, lamps related to the progress of the game and the game state, for example, the lamp of the maximum bet switch 17, the re-game lamp that can identify the re-game, the insertable lamp that can identify that the medal can be inserted, and the start switch. Start lamp that can be specified that operation is possible, 1BET lamp, 2BET lamp, 3BET lamp that can specify the number of bets currently set, credit display 45, payout display 46, various states are notified. The predetermined state display LED or the like for the purpose may change the light emitting mode when a situation occurs in which the light emitting mode is changed during the tame period. For example, when an error occurs during the tame period, a payout display is displayed. The error code display in 46 may be executed, the status display LED may also be lit in a predetermined manner, and the lamp units 33L, 33M, 33R, 37L, and 37R may be changed to the light emitting mode during error notification. If a payout occurs during the charge period, the display on the payout indicator 46 is updated, and if the number of bets can be set and medals can be inserted during the charge period, the lamp of the maximum bet switch 17 and the insertable lamp are turned on. .. In this way, while the lamps related to the production do not change the light emitting mode during the tame period, the lamps related to the game progress and the game state, and the situation related to the game progress and the game state occur, as long as it occurs. Absent.

Further, when executing the chance button effect during the tame period, the operation promotion image (chance button effect) is displayed while displaying the tame effect of the continuous effect in FIG. 13 (hereinafter, this is referred to as the first progress pattern). However, not limited to this, it is different from the tame effect, and it switches to the special effect display that is executed when the chance button effect is executed, and the chance button effect is executed together with the special effect display, or the operation promotion image is displayed. It may be displayed (hereinafter, this is referred to as a second progress pattern). That is, instead of displaying the operation promotion image together with the tame effect in the series of effects being executed, the operation promotion image may be displayed together with the special effect display different from the tame effect. Then, after operating the determination switch 81a according to the operation promotion image, the ending portion in the series of effect contents may be executed. The specific flow is as follows: "progress part in a series of contents-> tame effect-> special effect display + operation promotion image-> ending part". In addition, the flow may be "progress part in a series of contents-> special effect display + operation promotion image-> ending part". In the latter case, the series of effects does not progress during the period when "special effect display + operation promotion image" is executed, so the period when "special effect display + operation promotion image" is executed is the dead period. It can be said that. In this way, when performing a chance button effect immediately before the end period or the ending part, switch to a special display (special effect display) that is different from the series of effect contents, and together with the special display (special effect display). By performing the chance button effect and displaying the operation promotion image, the player's attention can be drawn to the chance button effect and the operation promotion image that guide the ending part.

Further, the expectation of privilege grant may be higher in the second progress pattern than in the first progress pattern. In other words, during the tame period, the degree of expectation of privilege grant and the size of the privilege to be granted will be greater with the special effect display than when the chance button effect is performed together with the tame effect in the series of effects being executed. You may do so. Alternatively, when the second progress pattern is reached, the special effect display may be set as the final effect during the tame period by making the privilege grant confirmed.

Further, the chance button effect is not limited to the one executed in connection with other effects such as the continuous effect and the aim effect, and may be executed independently. FIG. 14 describes an example of an effect that gives a sense of expectation that the operation promotion image is displayed by executing the chance button effect.

In FIG. 14A, the title of the effect is displayed. As shown in FIG. 14A, the character A is displayed in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27, and a message such as "At the appearance of the acquisition chance PUSH button !?" is displayed above the character A. As a result, it is possible to remind the player that the feeling of expectation is increased by displaying the operation promotion image. After that, as shown in FIGS. 14 (b) to 14 (e), a message such as "Ikee!" Is displayed below the character A, and an image of a suggestion effect is displayed as a chance button effect. 14 (b) to 14 (d) proceed according to the passage of time, and FIG. 14 (e) is executed at a predetermined timing during the third operation or after the third stop operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 14 (b) to 14 (d) proceed step by step according to the start operation and the stop operation, and FIG. 14 (e) shows the third operation or the third operation. 3 It may be executed at a predetermined timing after the stop operation.

FIG. 14 (f) shows an example in which the chance button effect started from FIG. 14 (b) is the third chance button effect, and the operation promotion image is not displayed when the four transparent images overlap at the center position ( An example) that does not develop to the 4th stage is shown. After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), a non-occurrence specific display that can be specified to disappear without displaying the operation promotion image is performed, the transparent image is hidden, and a message such as "sorry" is displayed. After the appearance of the character A crying is displayed at the same time, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), a message such as "Is this so far ..." is displayed and the character A is turned backward. As a result, it is notified that the privilege has not been won. It should be noted that it is possible to specify that the operation promotion image disappears without being displayed as in FIG. 14 (g) even after the third chance button effect shown in FIG. 9 (c) or the like has progressed to the third stage. The non-occurrence specific display may be performed.

FIG. 14 (i) shows an example in which the chance button effect started from FIG. 14 (b) is the first chance button effect, and the operation promotion image is displayed when the four transparent images overlap at the center position (No. 1). An example of developing into four stages) is shown. FIG. 14 (j) shows a case where the display state is changed to the same as that of FIG. 14 (h) by accepting the operation to the determination switch 81a with the display of the operation promotion image. As a result, it is notified that the privilege has not been won. On the other hand, in FIG. 14 (k), by accepting the operation to the decision switch 81a along with the display of the operation promotion image, a message such as "+ 30G" is displayed in the jagged mark, and the privilege is won and the AT is given. It is notified that the number of games is "30".

14 (m) to 14 (o) show an example in which the second chance button effect is executed. FIG. 14 (m) is a table of titles of effects based on patterns that are different from the patterns shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (k) and can be executed only when the privilege is won. It is an example. In FIG. 14 (m), the message such as "acquisition chance" is the same as in FIG. 14 (a), but the character is large and the message asserts that "PUSH button appears!", And the background is rainbow-colored ( The title of the special mode (shown in gray in FIG. 14 (m)) is displayed. As a result, a specific event has occurred that makes it possible to specify that the privilege is granted.

FIG. 14 (n) shows an example in which the second chance button effect is executed instead of the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect. In addition, by accepting the operation to the decision switch 81a along with the display of the operation promotion image, a message such as "+ 30G" is displayed in the jagged mark as shown in FIG. 14 (o), and the privilege is won and granted. It is notified that the number of AT games played is "30".

Even when the chance button effect is executed as shown in FIG. 14, in the first situation where no specific event has occurred, the first chance button effect or the like is performed at a higher rate than the pattern in which the second chance button effect can be executed. Is executed, whereas in the second situation where a specific event occurs, the second chance button effect is executed at a higher rate than the pattern in which the first chance button effect or the like can be executed. The pattern to get is executed. As a result, in the first situation, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed as much as possible before the operation promotion image is displayed, and as a result, the expectation of the player is effectively raised and the operation promotion image is determined when the operation promotion image is displayed. The motivation to operate the switch 81a can be improved. Further, in the second situation, the operation promotion image is displayed without displaying the image of the suggestion effect as much as possible, and as a result, the image of the suggestion effect is displayed in the second situation, which causes distrust and stress held by the player. It can be reduced as much as possible.

When the display example shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (k) is used as the first example and the display example shown in FIGS. 14 (m) to 14 (o) is used as the second example, the first example. Whether or not an operation promotion image appears is an important matter for both the player and the future development of the game. Therefore, in the case of the production of the first example in which attention is paid to whether or not the operation promotion image appears, the ratio of the first chance button production being executed is high. On the other hand, whether or not the operation promotion image is clearly displayed as in the second example, the privilege grant is clear, or the operation promotion image appears as in the first example. If it is not what you expect, or if it triggers the notification of the degree of advantage or content of the granted privilege as shown in Fig. 14 (o), the ratio of the second chance button effect being executed is It's getting higher. In the case of the second example, the player does not pay attention to whether or not the operation promotion image appears, but pays attention to the degree of advantage and the content of the privilege given as shown in FIG. 14 (o). Because there is.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an effect that can generate a specific event (continuous effect or aiming effect) and a chance button effect are executed in a series of flows has been described, but an effect that can generate a specific event has been described. The chance button effect is, for example, the next game of a game in which a continuous effect or the like has ended, or a game, after a predetermined interval period has passed after the effect that can generate a specific event has been executed and ended. After the number of times is exhausted, etc.), the chance button effect may be executed.

(3) In the above-described embodiment and modified example, an example in which the chance button effect is executed at a predetermined timing has been described. However, the chance button effect (particularly, the first chance button effect and the second chance button effect) is an effect that encourages the operation of the determination switch 81a as described above. For this reason, for example, if the chance button effect is executed between the first stop operation and the subsequent stop operations, the stop operation with good rhythm is hindered, and the flow of the game is divided. There is a risk that it will end up. In addition, if the number of bets is set but the start operation has not yet been performed and the chance button effect is executed while the game start is not confirmed, the player decides whether or not the chance button effect is executed. It becomes recognizable and may be used to determine whether or not to start the game. In order not to cause such a problem, the timing for starting the chance button effect may be limited to a predetermined timing during the game. An example thereof will be described below.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the chance button effect can be started. In FIG. 15, after the number of bets is set by inserting medals or operating the bet switch, the start switch 19 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R, and the reels 11L to 21R are operated in response to the operation of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Depending on the progress of the game until the rotation of each of the 11Rs is stopped, it is indicated whether the chance button effect can be started or cannot be started.

In FIG. 15, in the number of games column, the Nth game and the N + 1th game are shown, and for each game, the period from when the bet number is set until the start switch 19 is operated is "BET". The period from when the start switch 19 is operated (ON detection) to start the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R until the first stop operation is detected as ON is indicated as "START", and the first stop operation is turned ON. The period during which the detection is performed is indicated as "1ST" and "ON", the period during which the detection is turned OFF after the first stop operation is detected to be ON is indicated as "1ST" and "OFF", and the second stop operation and Each of the third stop operations is shown in the same manner as the first stop operation.

In such a flow of games, as a period during which the chance button effect can be started, as illustrated in correspondence with the flow of the number of games "N", the period indicated as "START" and the third stop operation are ON. The period from the detection to the setting of the bet number is defined. On the other hand, as the period during which the chance button effect cannot be started, a period indicated as "BET" and a period from the detection of the first stop operation to ON detection of the third stop operation are defined. .. As shown in Examples 1 and 2 of FIG. 15, the chance button effect is started in the period indicated as "START" and in the period from the detection of the third stop operation to ON until the bet number is set. Once started, it can be continuously executed even at the timing after the lapse of the period. As a result, as shown in the flow of the number of games "N + 1", when the chance button effect is started in the period indicated by, for example, "START", it is continuously executed even after the first stop operation is detected to be ON. To. On the other hand, as shown in Examples 3 and 4 of FIG. 15, the chance button effect includes a period indicated by “BET” and a period from when the first stop operation is detected to ON and when the third stop operation is detected as ON. It becomes impossible to start at.

Next, a specific example of the chance button effect will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the liquid crystal display 27 when the chance button effect is executed. FIG. 16 shows a display example when conditions related to benefits (for example, AT transition lottery conditions, various AT lottery conditions, etc.) are satisfied. In the following description, an example in which the chance button effect is started when the start switch 19 is operated to detect ON or the third stop operation is detected to be ON will be described. However, as described above, the chance button The production is not limited to this as long as it is started in the period indicated as "START" or in the period from the detection of the third stop operation to ON until the bet number is set.

As shown in FIG. 16A, for example, a background image corresponding to the ground mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. A message such as "ground mode" and three star images are displayed in the upper left region of the liquid crystal display 27, and a state in which character A is taking a walk is displayed in the lower left region.

FIG. 16B shows a display example when the first chance button effect is executed when the start switch 19 is operated (ON detection) in response to the establishment of the AT continuation lottery condition. In FIG. 16B, an example in which the first chance button effect is started when the start switch 19 is detected to be ON will be described, but the first chance button effect is started in connection with the operation of the start switch 19. If this is the case, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start switch 19 may be started at a predetermined timing between the ON detection and the OFF detection of the start switch 19. Even when other second chance button effects are executed, the second chance button effects (display of operation promotion image, etc.) are started when the start switch 19 is detected to be ON. , The second chance button effect (display of operation promotion image, etc.) is also started at a predetermined timing between the time when the start switch 19 is detected to be ON and the time when the start switch 19 is detected to be OFF. You may. Note that FIGS. 16 (b) to 16 (c) may be a pattern that progresses with the passage of time (dripping pattern), and the number of bets is set by starting switch 19, stop switches 21L to 21R, inserting medals, and the like. It may be one that progresses stepwise for each predetermined operation such as an operation (operation progress pattern).

FIG. 16C shows a display example when the operation promotion image is displayed after developing to the fourth stage at the time of the third stop operation or the timing after the third stop operation. FIG. 16D shows a display example when the corresponding effect is executed in response to the operation of the determination switch 81a of the effect operation unit 81 during the chance button effect. In FIG. 16D, the execution is performed by cutting in an image of the character C with a message such as "CHANGE" in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the privilege may have been won (the privilege may be granted).

FIG. 16E shows an example in which a background image corresponding to the ground mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as in FIG. 16A. FIG. 16F shows a display example when the second chance button effect is executed when the third stop operation is detected to be ON in response to the establishment of the AT continuation lottery condition. In addition, in FIG. 16E, an example in which the second chance button effect is started when the third stop operation is detected to be ON will be described, but it is started in connection with the operation to the start switch 19. If it is, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be started at a predetermined timing between the detection of the third stop operation being ON and the detection of the third stop operation being OFF. Even when the other first chance button effect is executed, the first chance button effect (image display of the suggestion effect) is started when the third stop operation is detected as ON. The first chance button effect (image display of the suggestion effect) and the like are also started at a predetermined timing between the detection of the third stop operation being ON and the detection of the third stop operation being OFF. There may be.

FIG. 16 (g) shows a display example when the corresponding effect is executed in response to the operation of the determination switch 81a of the effect operation unit 81 during the chance button effect. In FIG. 16 (g), it is executed by cutting in a message such as "WIN Congratulations" in the central region of the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to definitively notify the player that the privilege has been won (the privilege is given).

In FIGS. 15 and 16, the first period from the detection of the start operation for rotating the reel to the detection of the first stop operation, and the bet after the final stop operation (third stop operation) is detected. The chance button effect is started in at least one of the second periods until the number setting operation is detected, and the third period from the detection of the bet number setting operation to the detection of the start operation. An example has been described in which the chance button effect is not started in the period and the fourth period from the detection of the first stop operation to the detection of the final stop operation.

Specifically, the chance button effect is not started in the period from when the first stop operation is detected to be ON until the final stop operation, which is the third stop operation, is detected to be ON. Therefore, the chance button effect for prompting the player to operate the determination switch 81a is not started while the player performs the first stop operation and then accepts the subsequent stop operations. As a result, the flow of the game is not interrupted while the subsequent stop operations are being accepted after the first stop operation is performed, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation with good rhythm are performed following the first stop operation. It is possible to prevent the stop operation from being hindered.

Further, the chance button effect is not started in the period from the detection of the bet number setting operation for setting the bet number to the detection of the start operation ON. For this reason, a chance button effect that prompts the player to operate the decision switch 81a while the player is performing the bet number setting operation but the start operation has not yet been performed and the game is not confirmed to be performed. Will not be started. As a result, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the chance button effect is executed by performing the bet number setting operation, and if the chance button effect is not executed, the set bet number is released and the game is not executed. It is possible to prevent us from being fooled.

Further, the following configuration may be provided.

For example, by detecting the determination switch 81a with the display of the operation promotion image in the chance button effect, it is possible to specify whether or not the privilege is given, and specify whether or not the privilege is given. When any of a plurality of types of chance button effects including an impossible non-identifiable effect can be executed, and the ratio of the identifiable effect executed is in the second period rather than in the first period. Is set to be higher, and the rate at which the unspecified effect is executed is set to be higher in the first period than in the second period. There may be. As a result, the expectation that the winning notification effect will be executed as the operation response effect will be raised when the chance button effect is started when the third stop operation ON is detected than when the chance button effect is started when the start ON is detected. Can be done. In addition, when the start ON is detected, the expectation that the privilege is given is raised, and it becomes easier to maintain the expectation that the privilege is given until the third stop operation ON is detected, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. In addition, since it is easy to execute the winning notification effect when the third stop operation ON is detected, it is easy to identify whether or not the privilege is given when the third stop operation ON is detected, and the privilege is given. It is possible to give a sharp impression to whether or not it is possible.

Further, the chance button effect is obtained by detecting the first pattern of executing the unspecified effect in which it is not possible to specify whether or not the privilege is given by detecting the decision switch 81a, and the determination switch 81a being detected. The rate at which the chance button effect that becomes the first pattern is started in the first period, including the second pattern that executes the identifiable effect that can specify whether or not the privilege is given, is the chance that the second pattern occurs. The button effect may be set to be higher than the rate at which the button effect is started in the second period. As a result, it is possible to provide many opportunities to raise the sense of expectation by starting the chance button effect of the first pattern when the start ON is detected, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the chance button effect is executed in any of a plurality of types including a predetermined mode (for example, a first chance button effect) and a special mode (for example, a second chance button effect), and the chance button effect in the special mode is performed. Is started at a higher rate in the second period than in the first period, and the chance button effect in a predetermined mode is started in the first period than in the second period. It may be started at a high rate. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation that the chance button effect will be executed in a special mode in the second period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in both the first chance button effect and the second chance button effect, there are a plurality of types of modes including a predetermined mode as the operation promotion image and a special mode in which the expectation of giving a privilege is higher than the predetermined mode. In any of the above, the special aspect is started at a higher rate in the second period than in the first period, and the predetermined aspect is started in the first period in the second period. It may be started at a higher rate than when. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation that the game will be executed in a special mode in the second period, and to improve the interest of the game.

As described above, even when the timing for starting the chance button effect is limited to a predetermined timing during the game and the chance button effect is executed, in the first situation where no specific event has occurred, the second While the pattern in which the first chance button effect can be executed is executed at a higher rate than the pattern in which the chance button effect can be executed, in the second situation where a specific event occurs, the first chance button effect is executed. Etc. may be executed at a higher rate than the pattern in which the second chance button effect can be executed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment and modified example, as shown in FIG. 10A, an example in which the first chance button effect can be executed although the distribution rate is low when the winning notification has been completed has been described. However, when the winning notification has been completed, the first chance button effect is not executed, and when the chance button effect is executed, the distribution rate may be set so as to execute the second chance button effect. As a result, in the second situation, the first chance button effect that displays the image of the suggestion effect is not executed, so that the distrust and stress caused by the execution of the first chance button effect in the second situation are played. It is possible to prevent people from hugging them.

Further, in FIG. 10A, an example in which the chance button effect may not be executed even when the winning notification has been completed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any chance is obtained when the winning notification has been completed. The distribution rate may be set so that the button effect is executed, and further, the distribution rate may be set so that the second chance button effect is always executed.

Further, in FIG. 10A, an example in which the second chance button effect can be executed even when the privilege is not won has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second chance button effect is executed even when the privilege is not won. The distribution rate may be set so that it will not be done.

(5) As shown in FIG. 9A and the like, the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect in the above-described embodiment and the modified example have been described with respect to an example in which one type of suggestive effect is provided. Not limited to this, there are multiple types of first chance button effects and third chance button effects that differ in the effect content and display mode (size, time to combine, design, etc.) of the suggestion effect. You may. In this case, for example, in the case of executing the first chance button effect, a specific type of effect among a plurality of types (for example, an image of a specific mode is displayed as a suggestion effect) at a higher rate than when the privilege is not won. The effect to be performed) may be executed as the first chance button effect. Further, in the first chance button effect and the second chance button effect, as shown in FIG. 9A and the like, an example in which one type of operation promotion image is described has been described, but the operation promotion is not limited to this. A plurality of types of first chance button effects and second chance button effects having different image display modes (size, design, orientation, presence / absence of rotation, etc.) may be provided. Furthermore, these may be combined. For example, the operation promotion image includes a predetermined display mode among a plurality of types having different display modes and a special display mode having a higher expectation of granting a privilege than the predetermined display mode, and the operation promotion image is displayed in the predetermined display mode. When displayed, the suggestion effect is also executed in a predetermined display mode (transparent image in the predetermined display mode), and when the operation promotion image is displayed in the predetermined display mode, the suggestion effect is a special display mode. The second pattern executed in (transparent image in special display mode) and the suggestion effect when the operation promotion image is displayed in the special display mode are also executed in the special display mode (transparent image in special display mode). The third pattern is executed, and when the operation promotion image is displayed in the special display mode, the suggested image is executed in the predetermined display mode (transparent image in the predetermined display mode). It may be a thing. In this case, the degree of expectation of privilege grant may be different in the first pattern to the fourth pattern, or the size of the privilege granted may be different. For example, the third pattern is expected more than the first pattern. The degree may be high, or the size of the benefits granted may be large.

Further, in a situation other than when the winning notification has been completed, it is possible to execute the first chance button effect of a type other than the specific type among the plurality of types of the first chance button production, whereas the first chance button when the winning notification has been completed. When executing the effect, only a specific type of first chance button effect may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, an example in which the third chance button effect is not executed when the winning notification has been completed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the third chance button effect is executed at a predetermined ratio. You may try to get it. In this case, after providing a plurality of types of third chance button effects having different suggested effects as the third chance button effects, in situations other than when the winning notification has been completed, other than a specific type of the plurality of types of third chance button effects. While the third chance button effect of the above type can be executed, when the third chance button effect is executed when the winning notification has been completed, only the third chance button effect of a specific type may be executed. ..

In addition, regarding the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect, when a plurality of types of effects are provided and the first chance button effect is executed, a specific type is used at a higher rate than a type other than the specific type. While the first chance button effect is executed, when the third chance button effect is executed, the third chance button effect of a type other than the specific type may be executed at a higher rate than the specific type.

(6) In the above-described embodiment and modification, as a specific event, a specific effect for displaying a specific image (for example, FIG. 10 (c), FIG. 13 (k), etc.) is executed, or a specific symbol combination is performed. It was illustrated that (three sets of BAR, etc.) are stopped. However, the specific event is not limited to this, and if the privilege is given by digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 1000 times) without giving the privilege such as AT, the game is specified. It may be assumed that a specific event has occurred by digesting the number of times.

(7) During the first chance button effect of the above embodiment and the modified example, as shown in FIG. 9A, during the period in which the image of the suggestion effect is displayed until the operation promotion image is displayed. Explained an example in which the operation to the decision switch 81a is not effectively accepted. However, even during the first chance button production, when the winning notification has been completed, the determination switch 81a can be operated even during the period in which the suggestion effect image is displayed until the operation promotion image is displayed. You may accept it effectively and proceed with the production. Further, even during the first chance button production, when the privilege is won, the operation to the determination switch 81a is effective even during the period when the suggestion effect image is displayed until the operation promotion image is displayed. You may accept it and proceed with the production.

(8) The first chance button effect, the second chance button effect, and the third chance button effect in the above embodiment and the modified example are all predetermined operations (for example, operation to the start switch 19 and the number of bets) during the effect. By accepting a setting operation, etc.), it may be configured to end at that timing. In this case, if a predetermined operation is accepted while either the first chance button effect or the second chance button effect is being executed, the operation promotion image is displayed without the predetermined operation being performed. The same effect as the effect (notification) that was executed by accepting the operation to the determination switch 81a may be executed, or the effect may not be executed.

(9) In the above-described embodiment and modification, when the first chance button effect is executed, the operation promotion image (fourth stage) is reached, while when the third chance button effect is executed, the third chance button effect is reached. An example in which the image can be performed but does not progress to the operation promotion image (fourth stage) has been described, and an example in which the image is executed according to the fractionation rate shown in FIG. 10A has been described. However, as the type of the third chance button effect, a first pattern that progresses to the first stage, a second pattern that progresses to the second stage, and a third pattern that progresses to the third stage may be provided. In this case, further, when considered together with the first chance button effect, the possibility (expectation degree) of progressing to the operation promotion image (fourth stage) is, for example, the first pattern <second pattern <third pattern. The execution rate of the third chance button effect, the pattern determination rate of the third chance button effect, the execution rate of the first chance button effect, and the like may be determined so as to increase in the order of.

(10) An example in which the operation promotion image in the above embodiment is an image imitating the determination switch 81a has been described. However, the operation promotion image is not limited to an image imitating the decision switch 81a as long as it is an image that can prompt the player to operate the decision switch 81a, and is not limited to an image that imitates the decision switch 81a, but is a predetermined image such as "press!" It may be a character image representing characters.

(11) In the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect in the above embodiment, the image imitating the determination switch 81a in the translucent aspect gradually approaches the center. However, the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect are not limited to this, and may be faded-in so that the mode in which the transparency of the operation promotion image is high gradually decreases. In addition, although the mode is such that it progresses from all sides, the mode is not limited to this, and it may gradually approach the center from the left and right or top and bottom, and the mode has high transparency in the central region from the start of the production. The display may be started and gradually changed to a mode with low transparency.

Further, as the operation promotion image, a plurality of types of operation promotion images having different display modes may be provided. In addition, the plurality of types of operation promotion images are provided with a predetermined display mode and a special display mode in which the expectation of giving a privilege is higher than that of the predetermined display mode, and in the first chance button effect and the third chance button effect, As a fan image, the operation promotion image of the predetermined display mode appears semi-transparently from one side, and the operation promotion image of the special display mode appears semi-transparently from the other side, and either display is performed in the fourth stage. It may be an embodiment. As a result, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation in the first to third stages, which are the fanning periods, which display mode is used. In addition, both the predetermined display mode and the special display mode may appear from the first stage, and only the predetermined display mode is used at the start of the production, and the predetermined display mode and the special display mode are provided from an intermediate stage (for example, the second stage). It may be in both display modes.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, as benefits, the transition to an AT in which the navigation effect can be executed, the addition of the number of AT games, the continuation of the AT, and the like are illustrated. However, the benefits are not limited to those that are advantageous to the player (state, etc.), for example, a so-called bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role increases, or a so-called CB (challenge bonus) in which the probability of winning a small role increases. It may be in any state, such as a state, a so-called RT (replay time) state in which the probability of winning / winning a replaying combination increases.

(13) In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display columns 10R will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is a gaming machine including one variable display column. Alternatively, it may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display rows. Further, although the variable display unit 13 is configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display unit 13 may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display unit 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.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play a game and can give a game value according to the result of the game.
The game machine
It has a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, it is possible to start variable display in each of the variable display columns, and all the variable displays. It is possible to add game value according to the combination of symbols when the line is stopped.
A privilege granting means that grants a privilege that is advantageous to the player according to the progress of the game,
Game operation detection means that detects multiple types of game operations,
A game control means that controls the progress of a game according to a game operation detected by the game operation detection means.
Operation reception means that accepts predetermined operations from the player,
The first predetermined effect of displaying the operation promotion image after displaying the suggestion image suggesting the possibility that the operation promotion image prompting the player to perform the predetermined operation is displayed, and the operation promotion image after displaying the suggestion image. It is provided with an effect executing means for executing any one of a plurality of types of predetermined effects including a second predetermined effect that does not display.
In the situation where the privilege is not given, the execution rate of the second predetermined effect is higher than that of the first predetermined effect, while in the situation where the privilege is given, the execution of the first predetermined effect is higher than that of the second predetermined effect. ratio is rather high,
The plurality of types of game operations include a start operation for starting variable display in each of the plurality of variable display columns, and a state in which two or more variable display columns among the plurality of variable display columns are variably displayed. In the intermediate stop operation for stopping the variable display in any of the variable display columns that are variably displayed, and the one variable in the state where only one variable display column among the plurality of variable display columns is variably displayed. Including the final stop operation to stop the variable display in the display column
The effect executing means does not start the predetermined effect based on the detection of the intermediate stop operation, but can start the predetermined effect based on the detection of the start operation or the final stop operation. Is a game machine.